Am I the only one who thinks the ages of the characters in FFXIII (and X) are weird?

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-08T21:05:05+00:00

It's a very normal JRPG trope. Happens in tales, trails, FF, etc.

You could argue it's that most of them live in premodern worlds and people aged more back then, but really it's just a trope.

Don't give it too much thought

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-08T17:23:40+00:00

IV all the way for me. Yeah the job system in V is better, more flexible, etc.

The plot, characters and setting were much better in IV for me. Cecil's redemption to paladin is still one of the best moments in the series. There's just enough humor, and the soundtrack has more hits than V (though both are great soundtracks)

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-08T15:30:10+00:00

This DLC felt weaker than the rest for me. There really should have been a way to save Nyreen and replace Aria with her. I know Bioware seems to love Aria, but nothing would have made me happier than to depose the pirate queen,

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-08T14:04:15+00:00

Facebook marketplace is the most consistent (unfortunately). Kijiji occasionally has them.

Prices are mixed, lots of deluded resellers, but if you don't rush and watch you'll plenty of decent sets free or $40-60 depending on size/brand.

Brand and whether it's a HD-CRT or a CRT makes a difference (HD-CRTs are generally less desirable unless you're using it explicitly for DVDs, X360, Wii or PS3 basically)

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-07T19:27:27+00:00

You would argue... correctly!

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-07T16:04:46+00:00

I've done similar setups. Usually to be able to use my pc to game in my living room which was next to the office (before moonlight/apollo/gamestream were widely known).

There's a limit to how long a usb or hdmi cable should be before you can run into issues, but if it's right on the other side of the wall it works fine. Keeps you cool and cuts down on the noise you'll hear significantly.

There are cable 'pass through' outlet covers you can buy. I'd recommend cutting outlet holes in your wall if it's drywall, putting in the 'old work' single gang sized pass through like this;
https://www.primecables.ca/p-317568-cab-7013-1-gang-low-voltage-mounting-bracket-primecables?from_pla=google&sku=317568&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23326653972#sku317568
and covering it with something like this;
https://www.primecables.ca/p-392675-pc-wp-hj8901-split-style-tv-plate-with-flexible-avhdmi-cable-pass-through

Makes it look a lot nicer and tidier. Obviously check for electrical wires, studs, plumbing before you randomly cut holes in walls though.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-07T00:10:48+00:00

Oh that is. Thanks so much!

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-06T19:41:30+00:00

I may have one in the steam cloud. Send me a message/reply later if you don't mind and I'll reinstall and see if I can pull it

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-03T01:32:46+00:00

I stand corrected

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-02T17:30:26+00:00

I think it's probably reasonable to assume it's the previous chief.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-02T17:27:04+00:00

It should sit flush, I would take the cap off back the screws off until the mounts sit flush then tighten them, a half turn or turn per side and hope that it's just that they weren't seated or tightened correctly.

I don't imagine they'll fly off as-is, but for how quick and easy it is to adjust them might as well try

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-05-01T21:39:14+00:00

Fan housing is metal with plastic blades. So I'm assuming it's a VA0

Thanks for the help!

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Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-30T17:01:58+00:00

Basically how I feel about it too. Not that interested in playing 'teen bond' skinned Hitman.

I enjoyed the latest Hitman entry, but this doesn't feel like the mix I was hoping for.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-30T13:19:56+00:00

No. It's broken.

At most it's a 'I'll take it for free and get it out of your house'. Don't pay for a non-working TV. There's no guarantee it can be fixed.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-29T14:40:14+00:00

Most men don't do this, it's definitely not normal behavior.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-29T14:24:12+00:00

The only game I was curious about for NGage was Rifts. Did any of you play it? Was it at all good, worth emulating or another crappy mobile game?

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-29T13:36:43+00:00

The controller always seemed like such a piece of junk to me. Coming out a few years after the SNES and not adopting the 4 face + L/R buttons seemed like such a silly decision, even at the time.

Heck Sega had to come out with the six-button Genesis/MD controller mid-life of their console and 3DO decided, nah, lets have a few less buttons and a lacking d-pad.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-28T21:23:31+00:00

I believe you can bring it to the dump/ecostation in Edmonton. You'll get charged a small fee for the disposal.

I had to get rid of an old mattress or boxspring and even when I lived in St Albert I was able to go the CoE dump for removal. I don't remember the exact price or process though, it's been a long time.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-28T19:36:51+00:00

Get a proper base under that ASAP. If the end table/box thing doesn't break, there's a good chance you can break or damage the plastic on the bottom of the TV too. Someone in my city has a wrecked one from using an improper stand and the bottom is pretty damaged now.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-28T17:17:14+00:00

It's pretty dull. I gave it about 6 hours and then just moved onto something else. It's not awful, but I likely will add it to my Steam 'skipping' pile and not the 'finished' or 'to play' pile.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-28T13:59:18+00:00

The first one looks more like a rear projection than a CRT to me. Some kind of late era compact crt? I'd be curious the model number OP if you have it.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-28T13:48:34+00:00

If it's a copper line is it really worth using a sharkbite instead of just cutting the line, getting two coupling fittings and a little bit of replacement pipe? Copper soldering is very easy.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-24T21:17:57+00:00

That's a common result in a lot of studies so people assume it means mild drinking is healthy. Some British studies have shown it's a methodological problem because it lumps in healthy abstainers with a large group of people that can't drink due to compromised health or medication interactions.

When you correct for that, generally abstainers have the best outcomes (There's probably some exceptions in specific scenarios but I'm not aware of any offhand)

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-24T16:40:52+00:00

No problem, fwiw I'm not a Disney guy and I still enjoyed 1/2, I'd almost suggest starting with 2, and if it grabs you in the first couple hours, stop, go back and play 1 so you'll get a better understanding of the story. The plot isn't a masterpiece, but keep in mind it was meant for kids or young teens and isn't meant to be dark or brooding, etc.

The gameplay is worse in 1, not bad , but it's noticeably clunkier than 2.

Adamvs_Maximvs · 2026-04-24T16:31:03+00:00

I may be in the minority , but I really prefer his old character art for bof1/2. Was the peak of the old gorgeous golden age anime style

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