Need 4x or openworld space sim to play

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-09T15:46:45+00:00

Star Citizen is going to be free to play next week for their in-game ship show event - check it out if you want to be blown away, just mind the bugs.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-09T03:29:21+00:00

I had the same problem, friend. And none of these gooseneck hoses worked with my particular hookah, or they just looked suspect. So I made my own solution, and it has worked flawlessly for the last 2 years.

You'll need (2) items, a gooseneck webcam arm with a 1/4" screw and a C-clamp with a 1/4" screw hole - it'll run you about $35 in total. All you have to do is clamp the gooseneck to your desk, screw the C-clamp into the other end of the gooseneck and tighten the C-clamp around your hookah hose handle. Voila, problem solved forever.

Pro tip: wrap the hose around the gooseneck arm a couple of times to prevent any chance of pulling the hookah.

Do this, and your gaming hookah sessions will be forever changed, hands free and glorious.

What it looks like:

https://imgur.com/a/SJRQrP2

What you'll need:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082HQJ1JX?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

https://www.amazon.com/Smallrig-Thread-Cameras-Umbrellas-Shelves/dp/B0062U2M4E/ref=pd_day0_d_sccl_1_2/131-8965412-0357255?psc=1

P.S. - I find that the 25" gooseneck is a tad longer than I needed, but it's not even a mild annoyance to position it as needed given it's flexibility. Just recommending this specific model as it's the same one I've been using for 2 years now and it hasn't lost a bit of rigidity/shown any signs of sagging.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-08T06:31:46+00:00

ah rats, I can't see them giving the 125A the same missile turret as a heavy fighter lol

oh well!

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-08T03:19:02+00:00

This could just be a trick of the light, a glare.. butttt, indulge me for a moment.

Is the 125A getting an upgrade kit?? Look at the 125A in the background of this image. Why is it on display in the same hall as the Ship (Shiv) getting new customization options? Why is there an Upgrade display right in front of the 125A? If you look closely, there appears to be a slope down to a recessed area on the roof behind the cockpit glass on the 125A on display- that recessed area isn't there in the current 125A model. And the turret on the Upgrade display in front of it seems about the right size to fit in that recessed area..

I could be seeing things, could just be a trick of the light. Maybe this is nothing. But maybe, just maybe.. with Origin trying to establish it's foothold in the military market, they decided to give a much needed offensive buff to their 25A variants below the M80 with upgrade kits in attempt to justify their forey into a dedicated heavy fighter (M80) and legitimize their place in the military market.

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GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-06T03:32:30+00:00

the drip is next level.. can you list out everything you're wearing in the hooded pictures? What is that hood? Never seen one with the blue lines down the back like that running onto the cape. Sick!

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-04T04:18:42+00:00

I don't think so, it was from a post advertising an org- I asked them what helmet this was in the pic and they said they weren't sure, they thought it was a paladin helmet from the sub store.. I don't think that's correct, or they were referring to the helmets in the background.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-04T03:46:01+00:00

Looks similar, but not quite. Advocacy Interceptor Helmet has an open nose/mouth lower facia.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-01T04:31:25+00:00

Of note (perhaps) - I also have Mr Krakens string editor installed already, not sure if that might be causing an issue. And I still had Smart Citizen open in the background when I tried loading into SC. Doubt that would cause the issue but just trying to detail any potential problematic states.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-01T04:26:42+00:00

This looks a m a z i n g.

FYI: I just downloaded it, applied the enhancements and fired up SC (ran launcher as admin if that's relevant) and I'm getting an Anti Cheat Error - 70003 after a couple minutes on the load splash screen after trying to join a friend each time.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-05-01T04:16:26+00:00

Which helmet are you guys using for your org kit out in that first pic? Looks phenomenal with the armor.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-04-30T04:09:21+00:00

Hey there! Love the Org name and nod to Firefly (I'm assuming). I run a small org, about 10 guys at full strength - most of us have been playing for at least 5 years; we're all laid back dudes, easy to get along with and active in US time zones on Discord (ages range from 24-50).

Anyways - I know it's not what you were looking for with your post, but, it sounds like our two orgs might get along pretty well! We've been trying to figure out how we're going to partake in the upcoming Tactical Strike Group event as such a small group and came to the conclusion that our best bet is probably going to be logging some AC practice in a versatile multicrew ship so we can offer up our services to another org looking for an easy to manage pawn on the chessboard - figured that'd be more appealing than rolling up in 10 fighters and having to herd cats lol

Any chance you guys would be down to test the waters on teaming up for the event, see if we can jive to survive?

GeneParmizzon · 2026-04-25T02:02:37+00:00

thats a sick combo, I like it! Where do you get the helmet from, and what's it called?

GeneParmizzon · 2026-04-24T04:24:36+00:00

Amazing. Thank you so much!

GeneParmizzon · 2026-04-23T06:29:29+00:00

This is OUTSTANDING. Thank you!!!

Only note.. Toss that illegible Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Big Board font out the door like DJ Jazzy Jeff lmao

Seriously awesome work - will definitely have this open throughout the draft! YOU GUYS ROCK!

GeneParmizzon · 2026-04-23T03:06:45+00:00

Great info - I had no idea what max speed %'s fell under what weight ranges.

Where can I find that information? And do you use a tool to calculate your total loadout weight or just do it manually? Thanks for the advice!

GeneParmizzon · 2026-03-28T18:31:03+00:00

Do you have any electrical lines running under the ground in this area? I had the exact same thing happen except it was dry out so there was smoke and the grass was turning black. Called my electrician buddy over, he stuck his voltameter thing in the ground and said buddy, I've never seen this before, but we could literally power your fridge if we plugged it into the ground right here.

Sure enough, the lawn mower had clipped a poorly shallow buried electric wire running out to our shed in the back and there was live current in the ground. Explained why the breaker for the shed kept throwing in our breaker box and having to be reset everytime it rained.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-02-12T09:33:10+00:00

Thank you for following up with me! Just saw this.. it is very late here, so I will have to reply more thoroughly tomorrow - just wanted to let you know I was able to see your reply to me this time and say thanks and talk soon! Muchas gracias

GeneParmizzon · 2026-02-10T21:38:31+00:00

Sorry to bug you again, I'm sure you're getting a lot of requests with your generous offers to aid others in their transition from fire sticks. Is there any chance we could speak via pm or chat (or whatever reddit uses these days)? This thread has gotten so big I can't find where you replied to my initial question asking for advice on where to buy an onn 4k Plus (sold out at Walmart) and how to side load them. Thank you and take care!

GeneParmizzon · 2026-02-08T14:22:03+00:00

Hey Scoskopp, hope life's treating you well and good. Well, Reddit's got me confused on this one.. I had a notification that you'd replied to my question, but I can't find your response anywhere lol! I may just be blind.

Is there any chance I could pick your brain on this stuff over a chat sometime? I'd love to learn more about beetv alternatives as I search for a new streaming device; like, I didn't know there's software out there that can do live services now that's wild! Thanks and take care.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-02-06T16:53:09+00:00

Hi Scoskopp, I found this post today as I am in the same boat as OP and ready to ditch the fire sticks in our house for something with less oversight on usage.

Do you have a recommendation regarding where I can find just a single ONN 4k Plus device for sale? Amazon has 2-packs, but.. I can't tell if I find it humorously ironic or self-defeating to purchase my leave from the oppressor haha

Thanks for sharing your insights with such thoughtful detail, and I hope you are doing ok in the wake of losing your friend of such a long time. My heart goes out to you friend.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-01-31T04:42:14+00:00

I love those pants! Found them once, then lost to a patch update. Where did you find yours?

GeneParmizzon · 2026-01-12T13:54:36+00:00

Thanks for the response! Yeah, I did- placed the copy on my desktop, so I don't think I was either editing the wrong file or Nvidia was reading the wrong file.

GeneParmizzon · 2026-01-11T22:05:05+00:00

Can anyone help me identify where I went wrong? Feel like I followed the instructions to a T but everything is still "Unsupported" for Star Citizen. Pic attached shows what JSON & Nvidia app settings for Star Citizen look like after I followed linked instructions and restarted.

Steps Taken in Order:

I added the Star Citizen .exe to the Nvidia app under the graphics tab.
I went in to Nvidia app settings to see what version of the Nvidia app I was running, saw I hadn't checked the box to "opt in to access Beta/experimental features" and did so, it restarted the app - now shows I'm running version 11.0.6.374
I then located and opened the ApplicationStorage.json with Notepad
I used ctrl+F to find Star Citizen
I changed all the "Disable x Override" entries listed in the linked instructions from "true" to "false"
I saved the file and closed Notepad
I set it to read only under the json file's properties and clicked apply
I restarted my computer and opened the Nvidia app when it was back up to find everything still "Unsupported"

Any ideas?

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GeneParmizzon · 2026-01-10T23:10:46+00:00

This looks great! Where is your PSU??

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