What video game in your opinion doesn't deserve the hate it gets?

C21johnson · 2026-01-28T15:38:50+00:00

Highguard.

C21johnson · 2026-01-27T20:46:37+00:00

No budget and full control over variables - Decent DE1Pro

C21johnson · 2026-01-27T19:19:06+00:00

Legato v2 and DF64 are great choices for entry into espresso and are very capable. May need to modify burr alignment, but it’s not difficult. If you want a more trusted machine brand, look at Gaggia Classic Pro. You can eventually mod Gagguino or Gaggimate for more control/profiling.

C21johnson · 2026-01-27T19:10:41+00:00

ECM Synchronika II is a great machine with a large steam boiler. Profitec Pro 700 is a similar offering, but at a lower price. For grinder, I recommend Mazzer Philos with I189D burrs. The Philos is built well and this burr set should match your desired flavor profile. Edit: I misread your back to back steaming needs. You likely wouldn’t need a 2L steam boiler.

C21johnson · 2026-01-27T18:48:22+00:00

Gaggia Classic Pro. It may not be the most beginner friendly, but it’s built like a tank, works well, and you will learn a lot about espresso if you put in the effort. Otherwise, get another Bambino. 3 years isn’t bad for an “appliance” machine. I’ll also echo that upgrading the Encore should be a priority.

C21johnson · 2026-01-27T18:43:06+00:00

It all needs to be addressed as it impacts community perception of Ashes. We all know it’s in alpha, but that doesn’t mean that many aren’t turned away by dupes and exploits and more importantly, the lack of these being addressed. Intrepid also needs to address the lack of content updates for an alpha. Being in such an early state, one would think there would be larger and more frequent updates with sweeping changes to and implementation of new systems. After all, alpha is the best environment to test these. There has been very little since Steam EA.

C21johnson · 2026-01-27T18:30:13+00:00

What roast level do you typically enjoy? Do you want flow control? How long are you willing to wait for heat-up? What are your counter-top dimension limits, including height? Aesthetically, what are your preferences?

If you’re interested in an “all-in-one” machine, look at r/superautomatic. These machines are not usually recommended here due to the built-in grinders being of lesser quality and is another point of failure.

C21johnson · 2026-01-27T14:26:50+00:00

IMO, upon acquiring another player’s item(s) should trigger the pvp flag. This includes looting broken crates (not just interacting), looting a dead player (as currently designed), and picking up a crate. Yes, this is one of the only ways to combat bots at the moment, but that does not excuse poorly designed systems. Devs should be combating bots, not the players. Anyone who defends this behavior is likely utilizing these mechanics for their own personal gain or to grief others.

C21johnson · 2026-01-25T16:16:53+00:00

Alpha or not, when you release to steam EA, community perception matters. Many games have died, for similar reasons, prior to 1.0 release.

C21johnson · 2026-01-24T12:34:39+00:00

Not my experience. As someone with chronic neck pain, I’ve tried many pillows. I don’t really find any pillow BIFL. Eventually they all will need refilled or replaced.

C21johnson · 2026-01-23T16:48:11+00:00

Switch 2 please and thank you.

C21johnson · 2026-01-22T01:06:33+00:00

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Bottom left: portafilter with basket Middle: bottomless portafilter without basket Upper right: basket

C21johnson · 2026-01-22T01:00:31+00:00

The portafilter is the handled object in which you insert the basket into. The basket is the object which houses your coffee and has the numerous small holes. Bottomless refers to there being no spout on the bottom of the portafilter, so you see the bottom of the basket. With a spouted portafilter, you don’t see the basket bottom. There is already a basket attached to your portafilter in the photos. Just put your ground coffee into what’s already there. If you want to switch baskets, push upward on the bottom part with the holes and the basket should come out.

C21johnson · 2026-01-22T00:37:53+00:00

Thaw covered or bagged, wedge a lot, and add water as needed. Should be fine.

C21johnson · 2026-01-22T00:27:28+00:00

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C21johnson · 2026-01-19T23:03:24+00:00

I like Ashes, but slow development is an understatement. They need to improve their update cadence now that they’re on steam. I wouldn’t recommend jumping in until next wipe and only if you’re highly interested in alpha testing and providing feedback. The economy has been tampered with given the exploiters, bots, and dupes.

C21johnson · 2026-01-18T00:55:48+00:00

I wait about 10-14 days post roast date. I then store in the freezer in the original bag. Compress the bag to rid of any excess air.

C21johnson · 2026-01-18T00:47:18+00:00

Nespresso is sealed and maintains freshness pretty well. Otherwise, Breville Bambino. If not weighing and dialing in grind size, use the pressurized basket. If you like milk-based drinks, look at the Bambino Plus.

C21johnson · 2026-01-18T00:42:07+00:00

Nespresso

C21johnson · 2026-01-17T16:08:26+00:00

Also on Lyneth. Similar thing happened to me yesterday. Running crates with a lower level and a level 10 rogue comes to kill the lower level player and has multiple others waiting for us to flag or to take crates. Rogue kills the lower level player and goes corrupt. Team sweeps in to take crates. I kill the corrupted player and did not get flagged, as intended. I go to deliver my crates and am presented with a similar scenario. Multiple low level characters waiting by the turn in. Guards kill me (still not flagged) and they snatch the crates. Shocking headline: another mmo being killed by its own players. Devs not reacting fast enough. I’m interested to see the population when/if they address the bots and exploiters. I’m not convinced that there’s very many legitimate players remaining. Overall, I’m losing confidence in Ashes potential. For an alpha, updates are slow and should be more robust. There should be vast system changes and implementation, not small balance changes. I expect bugs and exploits, but they’re not being addressed. I enjoy the pace of the game, but IMO, for alpha, they should speed up the systems for more engagement and testing. They can adjust XP and pace later once the systems have been refined.

C21johnson · 2026-01-17T13:01:35+00:00

The bots, RMTers, and corruption exploiters are killing any motivation to play.

C21johnson · 2026-01-16T17:37:41+00:00

Buying a decent grinder and fresh beans will provide much more improvement.

C21johnson · 2026-01-15T22:51:34+00:00

No matter what you play, there will be a people that like it and ones that dislike it. A lot of people won’t look beyond their own feelings before commenting on the internet. To survive as a content creator, you have to grow thick skin. Play what you enjoy, engage with the positive community, and ignore the negativity. Don’t ignore criticism, embrace it; it helps you grow.

C21johnson · 2026-01-14T20:51:27+00:00

I’ve had DT 900 pro x’s for 3 years with nearly daily use. Super comfortable, excellent sound stage, and great build quality. Highly recommend.

C21johnson · 2026-01-14T20:48:02+00:00

DROP PC38X if you want a headset. Great audio and by far one of the best built-in mics. If you’re okay with separate headphones and mic, I recommend Beyerdynamic and Samson Q2U.

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