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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on Game recommendations, specifically (round 2) in ~games
zackboe Link ParentI recently played through Jusant (GamePass) and South of the Circle (recent GoG giveaway, Apple Arcade?) in a few sittings each. I mentioned in another thread that while Jusant is more linear than...I recently played through Jusant (GamePass) and South of the Circle (recent GoG giveaway, Apple Arcade?) in a few sittings each. I mentioned in another thread that while Jusant is more linear than I was hoping, the environment itself is well worth exploring. South of the Circle's story gripped me, and I enjoyed the way they explored the story. Lovely art style too!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
zackboe LinkI've been trying to pick up and finish some shorter indies lately, so I played through Jusant on Game Pass. It was a bit more linear than I was expecting, but I really enjoyed exploring the world...I've been trying to pick up and finish some shorter indies lately, so I played through Jusant on Game Pass. It was a bit more linear than I was expecting, but I really enjoyed exploring the world they had built. I don't often strive for 100% completing games, but I'm pretty close so I might dive back in and find the last few collectables I missed.
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Comment on Are there any games that you have enjoyed playing without the HUD or mini-map? If so, which ones and why? in ~games
zackboe LinkI generally try to in a lot of games, but it's not always feasible. The latest Hitman games are pretty allowing for this, with the exception of some specific modes or opportunities. I always...I generally try to in a lot of games, but it's not always feasible. The latest Hitman games are pretty allowing for this, with the exception of some specific modes or opportunities. I always enjoyed diving into a level for the first time and sleuthing my way around the place without a minimap or the see-thru-walls-and-highlight-targets ability. The NPCs and level design do a decent job at conveying where you can and cannot be with your current disguise.
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Comment on Building a flight tracker from a Raspberry Pi in ~hobbies
zackboe LinkI've been feeding for a couple years. I'm actually running the decoder on a Pi 0W and the feeders on my home server as the 0W is barely powerful enough to manage the decoder. Some of the services...I've been feeding for a couple years. I'm actually running the decoder on a Pi 0W and the feeders on my home server as the 0W is barely powerful enough to manage the decoder. Some of the services I'm running:
- tar1090 local map, the same ADSBx uses
- graphs1090 stats for the decoder + Pi
- planefence/planealert flight history + interesting flights
- feeders via SDR Enthusiasts for FR24, FlightAware, etc.
I printed a small enclosure to hang on the wall, and have since plopped in a 4 digit LCD that displays the number of aircraft overhead.
SDR Enthusiasts' GitBook is a good resource for setting much of this up.
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Comment on Minecraft Wiki strongly considering moving away from Fandom in ~games
zackboe LinkThey actually haven't been Official for a few years (October 6, 2021) now. While unlikely, it would be pretty funny if a move away from Fandom leads to them being granted Official status once...They actually haven't been Official for a few years (October 6, 2021) now. While unlikely, it would be pretty funny if a move away from Fandom leads to them being granted Official status once again. In the meantime, another vote for Indie Wiki Buddy.
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Comment on Which board games have you been playing (to 9th July)? in ~games.tabletop
zackboe LinkMy copy of The Lucky Seven (prev. Zachtronics) showed up and I've been getting to grips with it. The kickstarter for Postmark's new game also just sent out the files, so I'm excited to play that...My copy of The Lucky Seven (prev. Zachtronics) showed up and I've been getting to grips with it. The kickstarter for Postmark's new game also just sent out the files, so I'm excited to play that this week.
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Comment on What game(s) do you love that you never see brought up in conversation? in ~games
zackboe LinkI stumbled into a stream of someone playing Silent Hunter III and was impressed by the - supposedly rather toggleable - complexity. It sounded like they had been commanding this one particular sub...I stumbled into a stream of someone playing Silent Hunter III and was impressed by the - supposedly rather toggleable - complexity. It sounded like they had been commanding this one particular sub for awhile, progressing through years of WW2. I was vaguely aware sub simulators were out there, but all I had seen was surface level missions without much real depth to them. It looks like there remains a decent modding community around it and the flexible complexity sounds like it's not super difficult to get acquainted with, so I might pick this up before the Steam sale ends.
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Comment on What are some noteworthy games that aren't available through traditional/common means? in ~games
zackboe Link ParentI was impressed to see that Dolphin can run this now, including over netplay!I was impressed to see that Dolphin can run this now, including over netplay!
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Comment on Squarespace purchases Google Domains in ~tech
zackboe LinkGoogle Support article & Squarespace FAQ I knew it was a risk registering domains with Google, but somehow still didn't expect this. Plus with Gandi being purchased recently, not sure where I'll...Google Support article & Squarespace FAQ
I knew it was a risk registering domains with Google, but somehow still didn't expect this. Plus with Gandi being purchased recently, not sure where I'll end up.
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Squarespace purchases Google Domains
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Comment on Linux distro of choice? in ~comp
zackboe Link ParentSome Chromebooks have support for Android apps, and others are slowly gaining access to run a Linux VM more tightly coupled with the OS as opposed to the previous methods. Looks pretty cool so far!Some Chromebooks have support for Android apps, and others are slowly gaining access to run a Linux VM more tightly coupled with the OS as opposed to the previous methods. Looks pretty cool so far!
I've been playing Slice & Dice for years and I'm so thrilled by the new update. It's ironed out a few things and upped the polish. The sheer amount of possibilities between runs and modes is amazing. Combined with the (mode dependent) quick runs and incredibly frequent autosaves, this has been just about my only mobile game for awhile. I'm glad my iOS friends can finally enjoy it :)