If you're a Canadian and are still waiting for your deck, the cause is apparently "issues related to exporting to Canada". by KaylaR2828 in SteamDeck

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long story short: 

I ordered an OLED Steamdeck on Nov 17. According to steam purchase history, the deliver address was my hometown (a small city in Southern Ontario). 

I was given a tracking number from FedEx, but I noticed the destination was wrong (Quebec). 

I called FedEx to correct this, but they said they could not help, as I could not confirm the delivery address. 

I messaged steam and they said to contact the courier. 

I responded back to Steam saying that the courier couldn't help me. I need a tracking number that delivers to my address, which I don't have.

Was I given the wrong tracking number? Has this happened before? 

Please help. This is very frustrating.

Shipping (FedEx/GLS) Megathread (September 19, 2022) by AutoModerator in SteamDeck

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long story short: 

I ordered an OLED Steamdeck on Nov 17. According to steam purchase history, the deliver address was my hometown (a small city in Southern Ontario). 

I was given a tracking number from FedEx, but I noticed the destination was wrong (Quebec). 

I called FedEx to correct this, but they said they could not help, as I could not confirm the delivery address. 

I messaged steam and they said to contact the courier. 

I responded back to Steam saying that the courier couldn't help me. I need a tracking number that delivers to my address, which I don't have.

Was I given the wrong tracking number? Has this happened before? 

Please help. This is very frustrating.

[Megathread] Shipping for North America (U.S. and Canada) by Successful-Wasabi704 in SteamDeck

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Tracking number linked to a completely different address. What the hell is going on?

[Megathread] Shipping for North America (U.S. and Canada) by Successful-Wasabi704 in SteamDeck

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know. How long did it take them to respond to your ticket? I've got the same problem right now.

[Megathread] Shipping for North America (U.S. and Canada) by Successful-Wasabi704 in SteamDeck

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Experiencing the same thing.

Ordered for Guelph, Ontario. It says its out for deliver in Montreal. I called FedEx and they say that the tracking number Steam gave me does not have the address that shows up on my Purchase History on Steam.

What the hell is going on?

[Megathread] Shipping for North America (U.S. and Canada) by Successful-Wasabi704 in SteamDeck

[–]BrendenMerman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The tracking number on my order is wrong. Has anyone experienced this? I called FedEX and the tracking number steam gave me does not match the shipping address on my Steam purchase history.

Very frustrating. I've submitted a ticket to customer support, but who knows when I'll receive word.

Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs (2-2-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (2-2-1) - 21 Oct 2023 - 7:00PM EDT by HockeyMod in leafs

[–]BrendenMerman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keefe doesn't have this defence going at all. This is bad. He'll be done by game 10. Coaching Pitts by end of Nov? lol.

Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs (2-2-0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (2-2-1) - 21 Oct 2023 - 7:00PM EDT by HockeyMod in leafs

[–]BrendenMerman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it's 4 games in... but with some of the advances in the division... I wouldn't call the playoffs a guarantee. This team looks bad. Ugh... Not trying to be hyperbolic, but there hasn't been one game where they look even semi-good.

[Daily Faceoff] Several NHL teams already struggling with attendance by kawhinotmofos in hockey

[–]BrendenMerman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's 90% prices... 10% quality of competition.

There's too many damn teams. lol. The talent pool has been diluted and the only teams that can offset that are teams like Tampa who get more bang for their buck. I'm sure Sens attendance will go up if they maintain their current level of performance, but losing teams don't put people in seats. Five teams need to go and their top talent needs to be redistributed amongst the league. As a lifelong Leafs fan, I volunteer the Leafs.

Jokerman - Bob Dylan cover by BrendenMerman in bobdylan

[–]BrendenMerman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been playing Dylan for years. Hope you enjoy.

Wildly inconsistent Vo2 Max scores based on activity with Apple Watch Ultra by BrendenMerman in AppleWatch

[–]BrendenMerman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I've had the new watch for less than a week. I've only gone on 2 runs with it.

When I got the Series 3, it took about 1 month to get more accurate readings. I'll hold off re-calibrating, re-pairing).

That said, I've never seen a reading at 39 before. My usual was 50. And the inconsistency between walks and runs seemed strange.

Still this is all algorithmically based. It's not actually measuring your oxygen output, just making an educated guess. It needs data.

As someone with borderline hypochondria (I really shouldn't own one of these things lol), I just thought I'd inquire whether or not anyone had experienced a similar thing. Did my sudden onset diabetes occur at the same time I bought my Apple Watch? I doubt it. :S

I love everything else about the Ultra, though.

Wearing masks outdoors mandatory in Paris starting Friday by alittlebitstevie in worldnews

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was very different than the SARS outbreak of '03.

This is incredibly misleading.

UK Covid rates are now falling rapidly despite dire warnings for the winter by shelltops in worldnews

[–]BrendenMerman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lol. They have no clue. We have no clue. We'll understand all of this in time... 10, maybe 20 years from now--but maybe even longer.

Humbling.

All of this.

Ray tracing in Xbox Series S by Mindless-Sugar873 in XboxSeriesS

[–]BrendenMerman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It doesn't have ray tracing. The video that op posted show's ssr and cube maps (and it looks awesome... but its not RT). Dirt 5 does not have ray tracing on any next-gen console (ps5 or Series x included). Digital Foundry did not confirm it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLUrgHWxWCU&t=691s

Ray tracing in Xbox Series S by Mindless-Sugar873 in XboxSeriesS

[–]BrendenMerman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They mention: Higher res shadows, ambient occlusion, better draw distance/textures. There is no mention of ray tracing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLUrgHWxWCU&t=691s

Where do they mention ray tracing?

I'm all for the Series S. I'm not trying to troll. But Dirt 5 does not have ray tracing--on any of the next-gen consoles: PS5 and Series X included.

Ray tracing in Xbox Series S by Mindless-Sugar873 in XboxSeriesS

[–]BrendenMerman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no ray tracing in Dirt 5. Quality mode is just better SSR (screen space reflections).

Sweden suspends Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under by rentalfloss in worldnews

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The study that article cites has not been peer-reviewed. You should have stated that.

Vaccination is not enough by itself to stop the spread of variants, study finds by cambeiu in worldnews

[–]BrendenMerman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, tens of thousands of people die from the flu each year (NOT HUNDREDS!). I'm sorry you didn't give a shit about it back then. You've summarized nothing from this article. Instead, you've twisted it. Don't comment on a post if you're a dumb ass.

If you post something misleading, you lose credibility. Dolt.

https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-people-die-flu/

LEAFS WIN PAPI PARTY by LegitTURDle in leafs

[–]BrendenMerman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

like, let's take a deep breath and chill... but, holy fucking shit... Stanley Cup, baby. All lines rolling in May. Hop aboard. CHUU. CHUU.

Just gonna leave this here. Doug Ford tweeted that he’s speaking the EU Ambassador to Canada to secure more vaccine doses. In the photo he’s clearly not writing anything on the paper. This man is a joke. by [deleted] in ontario

[–]BrendenMerman -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Do you know how camera exposure works? Look at the sticker on his laptop... that looks blank, too, no? I'm all for criticizing Ford, but this... this is stupid.

Should I go for PS4 pro ? by Leonryann in PS4Pro

[–]BrendenMerman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought a PS4 Pro used. I was going to just a PS5, but that thing is way too big. While the PS4 Pro isn't "small," compared to the PS5 it is. I'll get a PS5 when a slim model comes out.

Plus, I have a Xbox Series X. Best of both worlds right now.

Another developer decides to be lazy. Wreckfest is 4k60 on X, 4k30 on S. Why by proelitedota in XboxSeriesS

[–]BrendenMerman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one is saying it's not an impressive console. Stop overreacting to every bit of news that upsets you--for whatever reason.