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    What Video Games Are You Currently Playing

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    1 hour ago, usagi said:

    Steam community mods are absolutely worthless human beings. I learned today exactly how pointless it is trying to enforce any sort of principle or good practice on the platform, which in its moderation/content control aspect is far shittier than any of the social media platforms.

    today, someone attempted to scam me and hijack my account by impersonating a mod. first time I've experienced this in my 16 years on Steam. they tried this roundabout bullshit process that relied on instilling fear in you about your account being suspended, which immediately raised red flags. I played along for a bit and took screenshots of everything, then told the guy to fuck off and reported the profile he used to contact me. I then posted the whole story with evidence in the general community forum, thinking naively that someone should know and do something about this, particularly since it was a real mod being impersonated and the methods the scammer had used could reasonably convince more vulnerable people of his false identity. not only did nobody give a shit about what I posted, but I got flak for bringing it up since it apparently happens all the time and all the real mods have scammer doppelgangers running around with impunity. apparently I should have known this already. the cherry on top: I posted a direct link to the scammer's profile and said to watch out for him, and I got a warning for identifying him individually. lol. his profile's still active.

    I wish I could push a button and wholesale annihilate the gaming community while still being able to play video games.

    You can report someone by using the menu on the top right of their Steam Profile.
    Your report will then be reviewed. But it can take a while.
    In the meantime you can block them.
    But yeah, the Steam forums themselves are not a really nice place in general.
    I find it better to stick with the Community Pages of the Games themselves: their Reviews, Screenshots, Discussions,...
    Or reddit. It's usually more wholesome.
     

    Coronavirus COVID-19

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    Got my first nanobots injection.

    Didn't opt for 5G or magnets, 'cause obviously they're pretty damn useless.

    Nanobots are the way to go imo. I mean:

    • +1 HP regen / turn
    • unlocks toughness without having to spend a feat when leveling up
    • +25% resistance vs any source that would do damage over time
    • +1 on all your dice rolls when interacting with any future tech

    Need I say more.
    Really, any self-respecting watmmer should choose this free upgrade.
    Yeah, it's free. lol

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    What Video Games Are You Currently Playing

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    On 6/14/2021 at 5:08 AM, usagi said:

    fuck yeah, Staukirr 2 and Dildo Ring.

    on a related topic: who here has built a new pc in the last 12 months? or is considering it? my current one is going on 8 years old now and while it still does the things I want with ease, it's obviously not going to stack up against current and next-gen titles when I look to get into them. now is an exceptionally bad time to build a new pc what with the chip shortage, production problems, distribution problems etc. causing video cards that would normally be in affordable range to rocket into the thousands of dollars, if you can even get your hands on one.

    will this situation revert to the pre-covid state or is this the new normal? Nvidia has said the shortage is expected to continue for the rest of this year at least. I'm wondering, is it going to be permanently more costly and troublesome to build a new pc going forward?

    Prices of Graphic Cards are going down again.
    Mostly because China is cracking-down hard on bitcoin.
    Sources:
    https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3138130/bitcoin-crackdown-sends-graphics-cards-prices-plummeting-china-after
    http://www.pbc.gov.cn/goutongjiaoliu/113456/113469/4273265/index.html

    Coronavirus COVID-19

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    Posted · Edited by MaartenVC

    Good News:
    Number of people Vaccinated is increasing steadily.
    Most of the most vulnerable people seem to have been vaccinated.
    Number of Covid-19 infected people in hospitals is decreasing.
    Number of Covid-19 deaths is decreasing.
    Bars, restaurants and other social and cultural places are reopening.

    Things are looking up.

    Let's hope that less privileged countries will be able to do the same soon too.
    The sooner, the better.
    So less people have to suffer.
    And so the virus has less chance to mutate.

    Let's hope we can reach the percentage needed to reach the herd immunity threshold.
    (about 70% of the total population?)


    Percentage of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered to people worldwide: (1st dose + 2nd dose)
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    Percentage of citizens with first Covid-19 dose:
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    Evolution of Covid-19 numbers in Belgium:
    839015750_2021-05-28-Belgium-Graphs.thumb.png.d354bc7880bce2bff110c9cc38ced38c.png

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    Boasting

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    Posted · Edited by MaartenVC

    Talk.
     

    Spoiler

    Just thinking out loud here:
    Maybe tell her somehow (I don't know how precisely) that the act of boasting is something you don't feel all too comfortable with / you feel is a trait you don't particularity like as much / you find not to be a very nice thing for people to do.
    It might hurt her feelings though, but than again, it's you as a couple being honest to each other.
    She might understand and thus try to work on it (boasting less) for the both of you.
    And you can say you'll sort of be okay with it if she happens to boast from time to time by accident.
    Agree on things together.

    Worst case scenario however, she might completely deny it. Maybe even hold a grudge on you. That would suck though.
    But, if she loves you / if she's a good person she should at least give it listen.

    Or make her realize in a completely different way: (not passive aggressive though)
    With comedy. (in a silly way, not in way that would hurt her feelings)
    Or by pointing out people famous for bragging as people you don't like.
    Or by pointing out people famous for being humble as people you like. (this one might work well)
    Or by boasting yourself and then correcting yourself. (this one might come of as fake / rehearsed)
    Dunno.
    Whatever you think would work best.

     

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    Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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    On 5/14/2021 at 10:30 PM, Silent Member said:

    Hey, it's Abby, just talking to some nice people.

     

    Those interviews were very disturbing to me.
    So much hate, violence and racism in their minds.

    It's like they see Palestinians like ants:
    A nasty problem to be trampled and exterminated.
    It seems like they feel like they're above all of the other people in the region.
    And they can do whatever they want with them, because of ... reasons.
    How is this just not plain evil?
    How can you justify all that's happened and is happening?
    Whatever the justification, it's completely f*cked up.

    And shaming us for speaking out against them.
    Accusing us of antisemitism.
    Now that's hypocrisy.

    All of it feels like the darkest irony.
    The victims of fascism and racism in WWII eventually becoming the Israeli people with the same hatred, violence and racism towards another somewhat-different fellow human.

    It all makes me feel sick.
    Disgusting.

    Sorry if I offended anyone here. I just wanted to speak my mind.

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    What Video Games Are You Currently Playing

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    Fallout 4

    Fallout 4
    A Post-Apocalyptic Open-World Action Role-Playing Game with Crafting and Settlement-Building.
    + Open-World / Exploration.
    + Graphics are of high quality.
    + Craft your own Weapons & Armor.
    + Dog companion.
    ± Mods make this game better.
    ± Combat is a bit too straightforward but is nuanced by Damage-Types.
    ± Settlement-Building is ok but not very intuitive.
    - Story / Main-Quest and most Side-Quests are rather bland.
    - Dialogue-Options are rather uninteresting with little differing consequences.
    - Scrap-Collecting is rather dull. Inventory-Management gets tedious.
    - Vanilla (Game without Mods) experience is underwhelming and missing so many features.
    I can't really recommend this game. It's not a good RPG.

    Anyway, more importantly, here's how to mod Fallout 4:

    Pre-MODS - First things first:
    * Login / Create and account for Nexus Mods
    * Mod Manager: Install and Authorize Vortex Mod Manager and select Fallout 4 as the game to manage.
    * Install Script Extender with Vortex: Fallout 4 Script Extender (F4SE)

    Pre-MODS - Allow them on your PC:
    Open C:/Users/.../Documents/My Games/Fallout 4/Fallout4Prefs.ini in a text editor and change/add:
    [Launcher]
    bEnableFileSelection=1
    uLastAspectRatio=1
    Open C:/Users/.../Documents/My Games/Fallout 4/Fallout4Custom.ini in a text editor and change/add:
    [Archive]
    bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
    sResourceDataDirsFinal=

    Pre-MODS - Increase FOV (Field-of-View)
    Open C:/Users/.../Documents/My Games/Fallout 4/Fallout4.ini in a text editor and change/add:
    [Display]
    fDefaultWorldFOV=90
    fDefault1stPersonFOV=90
    Open C:/Users/.../Documents/My Games/Fallout 4/Fallout4Prefs.ini in a text editor and change/add:
    [Display]
    fDefaultWorldFOV=90
    fDefault1stPersonFOV=90
    Open C:/.../Steam/steamapps/common/Fallout 4/Fallout4/Fallout4Prefs.ini in a text editor and change/add:
    [Display]
    fDefaultWorldFOV=90
    fDefault1stPersonFOV=90

    Pre-MODS - Unlock Framerate (FPS)
    Open C:/Users/.../Documents/My Games/Fallout 4/Fallout4Prefs.ini in a text editor and change/add:
    iPresentInterval=0
    Open C:/.../Steam/steamapps/common/Fallout 4/Fallout4Launcher.exe > Options > Windowed Mode & Borderless
    Open Nvidia Control Panel > Manage 3D Settings > Program Settings > Fallout 4 > Vertical Sync: Use the 3D application setting

    Pre-MODS - Skip Intro
    Open C:/Users/.../Documents/My Games/Fallout 4/Fallout4.ini in a text editor and change/add:
    [General]
    SIntroSequence=0
    fChancesToPlayAlternateIntro=0
    uMainMenuDelayBeforeAllowSkip=0

    Pre-MODS - Remove Depth of Field (DOF)
    Open C:/Users/.../Documents/My Games/Fallout 4/Fallout4Prefs.ini in a text editor and change/add: 
    [Imagespace]
    bDoDepthOfField=0
    bScreenSpaceBokeh=0

    MODS - How to
    * To look for Mods: Go to the Fallout 4 page on Nexus Mods arrange by Endorsements.
    * To install a Mod: Go to Mod page, go to Files tab, click Mod Manager Download, Open with Vortex, it's downloading in Vortex, click Install Mod, click Enable Mod.

    Here's a list of the best Mods:
    (These are all absolute musts in my opinion.)

    MODS - Visual / Graphics
    * High FPS Physics Fix
    * Darker Nights
    * Interiors Enhanced - Darker
    * Pip-Boy Flashlight
    * Stars at Night 4K
    * Optimize Vanilla Textures
    * Enhanced Lights and FX
    * Fr4nsson's Light Tweaks
    * True Storms

    MODS - Menus / Interface
    * HUD Framework
    * Mod Configuration Menu
    * Quicktrade + Tweak 90
    * Faster Terminal Displays (20x)
    * DEF_UI Iconlibs
    * FallUI - Inventory Interface
    * FallUI - HUD
    * FallUI - Item Sorter (Weightless)
    * FallUI - Confirm Boxes
    * FallUI - Workbench
    * FallUI - Map
    * Subtle Sneak Text

    MODS - Settlements
    * Settlement Menu Manager
    * Sim Settlements: 3-in-1 (to make them more Automated)

    MODS - Companions
    * Companion Infinite Ammo
    * Immersive Dogmeat

    MODS - Extra / Other
    * The Wasteland Codex (extra Audio Lore)
    * Respec Holotape (No DLCs v1.1)
    * Achievements
     

    UFO'S

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    1 hour ago, Squee said:

    It just struck me... if they discover spiders on Mars then we're all fucked. Fucking Mars spiders.

    Great idea for a movie though. ?

    But apparently they already discovered spiders on Mars, well sort of:
    Mars-spiders.jpg

    Unrelated:

    Spoiler

    01%20spiders%20from%20mars%20actor121.jp

     

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    The Space Thread

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    Posted · Edited by MaartenVC

    5 hours ago, very honest said:

    uh

    Scientists Believe These Photos Show Mushrooms on Mars—and Proof of Life

    https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/moon-mars/amp36356445/mushrooms-on-mars-nasa-photos-life-on-mars/

    image.thumb.png.4a5843a99853b493e4c777bd39b884e8.png

    screen-shot-2021-05-07-at-9-26-35-am-162

    Might also be a geological process, or a chemical reaction, or just even large spherical particles, right?

    Also this: Rhawn Joseph, the author of the original paper, has made dubious claims about extraterrestrial life before in self-published pseudoscientific books and journals.
    Also some Quotes from his publications:
    "...Contrary to Darwinism […] the evidence now clearly indicates, that the evolution of life had been genetically predetermined and precoded…"
    "...I embrace the theory of evolution but reject Darwinism and the theory of the Big Bang. My views are the antithesis of that held by theologians, the Church, and the scientific establishment. The theory of the Big Bang is creationism; i.e., the universe is finite and was created. An eternal, infinite universe, does not require a creator, and this is my position. Most theologians and certainly the Church believe life on Earth originated on Earth, as detailed in the Bible, after a creator god blessed Earth with life giving powers. I believe the evidence demonstrates conclusively that life on Earth came from other planets..."
    "...Biologically, females serve one purpose: to get pregnant..."

    A counter-article on cnet:
    https://www.cnet.com/news/the-fungus-on-mars-and-the-man-who-thinks-he-found-life-on-other-planets/

    The theory of panspermia still is an interesting idea though, but we should take a more scientific approach to research it and to find actual prove of it.

    Anyway, we won't know what these bobbles are for sure until we sample and analyze them.
    It's an interesting natural phenomenon worth studying no matter if it's extraterrestrial life (it's probably not, but it could be) or not.

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    What Video Games Are You Currently Playing

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    wonderboythedragonstrap-b000.jpg?quality
    Played the Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
    It's a fun little Indie 2D Metroidvania / Platformer Game. 
    + You unlock different characters with different powers while playing the game.
    + Really beautiful Art Style. Looks like a colorful stylized comic book.
    + Able to buy better gear.
    + A small bit of Exploration & Backtracking.
    + You can switch the Visuals & Music on the go between the 1989 8-bit Original and the 2017 Remake.
    - Mario-like movement.
    - Short.
    Overall I liked it.
    Tip:

    Spoiler

    After getting Mouse-Man buy the Tasmanian Sword from a hidden Shop near the end of The Underground area.
    The Tasmanian Sword allows you to switch between characters instantly, without needing a transformation room.

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    What Video Games Are You Currently Playing

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    Posted · Edited by MaartenVC

    On 5/3/2021 at 1:08 PM, jaderpansen said:

    Alright, to all you old school Metroid aficionados:

    Drop whatever you're doing and play this Metroid Prime 2D demo RIGHT NAO!

    https://forum.prime2d.com/t/prime-2d-demo-v0-1-21-4-1/6582

    It's absolutely stunning!

    prime-2d-nintendo-life-img.original.jpg

    It's a fun demo. I hope they can make it into a full game one day.
    (However, I'm afraid that the devs might get a C&D from Nintendo before they can continue the project.)

    I don't understand why Nintendo isn't doing more with their Metroid franchise.
    I guess it wouldn't make as much money as their other franchises.
    Metroidvanias might have become too niche for them?
    It really doesn't have to be a AAA 3D game.
    (Metroid Prime 4 might be cancelled or delayed indefinitely, right?)
    Why not let a really small team make new 2D Metroid games? No need to invest all that much.
    If indie devs can do it, why couldn't they? Look at Hollow Knight, Ori, and Bloodstained.
    ?

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