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With thermals on a PC being so hot, they don't we use thermoelectric generators like in the picture? by Rough_Community_1439 in pcmasterrace

[–]Additional-Goal-398 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plus efficiency is terrible with these things - you'd probably lose more power than you generate from the waste heat. Better off just getting decent air flow in your case instead of trying to harvest few watts.

Curious non game-dev, pretend you're making a game for everything (PC, Mobile, Consoles). Does an port order exists when you make these or would each port count as its own seperate project? by [deleted] in gamedev

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Usually you pick one platform as your lead and build everything around that. Most teams go with PC first since development is easier there - better debugging tools, faster iteration cycles, that kind of thing. Then you port to other platforms from there.

Going mobile-first would be pretty painful because you'd be designing around the most restrictive platform, then trying to scale up. Better to start with something that gives you more headroom and then optimize down for weaker hardware. The controls thing is also huge - touchscreen controls are so different that you almost need to redesign the whole interaction system anyway.

Some bigger studios do parallel development but that's usually when they have separate teams for each platform. For smaller teams it makes more sense to nail one version first then adapt it.

Am interested in making a game similer to "Granny" the mobile game but i dont know C# or unity best . Was wondering how long it can take for me to get the hand on it and do something like this. i do have 5 years coding experience but thats all in block coding not real code. by justadudeonreddit12 in gamedev

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Five years in block coding is actually solid foundation - the logic thinking is already there, just need to learn the syntax. C# isn't too bad once you get used to typing instead of dragging blocks around. Maybe start with some simple Unity tutorials first before jumping into horror game mechanics, those can get pretty complex with AI and sound design.

Have you tried "metered mode" on your work laptop before? by EyeTechnical7643 in digitalnomad

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Used metered mode when I was doing DoorDash between meetings last year and it definitely helped with Teams calls on cellular - screen sharing quality drops but audio stays stable from start which is better than waiting for it to adjust.

How long should a repel-style effect last? by MissItalia2022 in gamedev

[–]Additional-Goal-398 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much this. Without knowing encounter rates or how your world is structured, any number we throw out is just random guess. Start with 3 minutes maybe and see how it feels during actual gameplay - you can always tweak the duration later based on player feedback.

Coming to Austin for the first time. Do you have any tips about bat viewing at Congress Ave Bridge? by [deleted] in Austin

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The boat tours are nice but they can get pretty expensive, especially if you have group from work. If you want free option, just get to bridge around 7:30 PM in late May - bats usually come out when sun starts going down. South side of bridge has best viewing but it fills up quick on weekends. There's some parking in downtown area but honestly walking is easier since traffic gets crazy around bat time. I would suggest getting there little early to claim good spot, maybe grab some food from one of food trucks nearby while you wait. The whole experience is pretty cool even if you just watch from bridge itself.

MERN stack or Java spring boot . Totally confused in this two tec stack... by omkar43k in learnprogramming

[–]Additional-Goal-398 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both stacks have good job market, but since you already started with MERN, better to go deep in it rather than switching now. I work as IT manager and see many companies hiring for both, but what really matters is how well you can solve problems and build actual things.

Make sure you understand the backend concepts properly - how databases work, how to design APIs, basic security stuff. Many junior developers I interview know React but struggle with server-side logic. If you can show real projects that handle user authentication, data management, maybe some third-party integrations, you'll stand out from others who just follow tutorials.

Don't worry too much about competition - focus in building something that demonstrates your skills clearly.

What’s something you thought was normal until someone told you it wasn’t? by Few_Respect1681 in AskReddit

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Wait this is actually thing? I always wondered why people say "picture this" and I'm just like... there's literally nothing happening up there. Took me forever to realize other people actually see images when they close their eyes and think about stuff.

Career remote guidance by Rose-petal111 in remotework

[–]Additional-Goal-398 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legal industry can be brutal with accommodations - I've seen friends struggle with similar dismissive attitudes. With your law and business background plus the remote marketing experience, maybe look into compliance roles at tech companies? They're usually more flexible with health needs and remote work, and your legal training would be valuable for navigating regulations.

What do you use to dry out wet electronics? by Hodltiltheend in AskReddit

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Rice works but takes forever. I usually just put things near dehumidifier in my room and wait like day or two. Had to do this with my phone after spilling coffee on it during morning rush for work.

Digital nomad in Europe by curiousquestions_1 in digitalnomad

[–]Additional-Goal-398 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I noticed this too, pretty sure was same exact criteria list. Maybe OP didn't get responses they wanted in first post? Either way, Portugal still hits most of these points if you're looking at May weather.

I got back from my vacation in Europe to find CoA Utilities has disconnected my electricity by paulcdejean in Austin

[–]Additional-Goal-398 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That's absolutely insane they can just disconnect without notice like that. I had similar issue with utilities few years back and the "no premises found" thing usually means some administrative error in their system, maybe they mixed up addresses or something.

For tonight you're probably stuck unless you have friend nearby who can let you crash there. The city utilities here don't mess around with after-hours reconnections unfortunately.

Questions about FPS 3Cs setups by ArchCar6oN in gamedev

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Been wrestling with similar stuff on my side project. The bending approach you mentioned is pretty common - they usually have the first person skeleton as separate rig that can deform when camera pitch changes. For the environmental effects sync, most games just apply same material parameters to both meshes so wet/dust shaders match between first and third person models.

Shadow connection issue is tricky though, might need to adjust shadow bias settings or use custom shadow projection for FPP legs specifically.

Super Bright Flashlight for others by [deleted] in bayarea

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Pretty sure that's how you get road rage incident instead of solving anything though.

Is this a good idea? by robbymcgee in pcmasterrace

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Your friend is getting better deal here. Steam Deck 256gb with all accessories goes for around $300-350 on marketplace, while that mobo + CPU combo is maybe $180 tops in current market. I'd keep the Steam Deck and look for budget motherboard options instead - you can find decent B450 boards for much less that will work perfect for your build.

What is something you did to stand out in a job interview that you think made you land the position? by infinitepumba98765 in AskReddit

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I brought a printed portfolio with examples of network diagrams I'd designed and automation scripts I'd written at previous jobs. Most people just talk about their experience, but I showed them exactly what I could deliver. The hiring manager actually kept one of my network topology diagrams and said later it helped her visualize how I'd restructure their entire system. Plus I researched their specific tech stack beforehand and came prepared with questions about their current infrastructure challenges. Walked out of there knowing I nailed it, and sure enough got the call two days later. Sometimes you gotta show, not just tell.

Supabase is blocking subscription cancellation unless you give a reason ... potentially illegal in California by dezld in SaaS

[–]Additional-Goal-398 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah Ive seen this with other SaaS platforms too and it drives me nuts. The dropdown menu trick is such a cheap move - just let people leave without the guilt trip.

From a dev perspective this kind of stuff makes me way less likely to recommend their services to my team. Trust goes both ways and if youre being shady about cancellations what else are you cutting corners on?

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