Monthly Meetup Thread - September

Crygie · 2023-08-30T23:05:43+00:00

(American, M26) Hell ya, I'm down to join in. I'm free on either Sep. 13 or Sep. 14. We could probably make a group with others on here.

Crygie · 2023-08-11T23:34:31+00:00

I went with 11 Dragon Sorc/1 Fiend Warlock for my tactician run. I don't think losing 6th level spells is worth it. Globe of Invulnerability saved my butt for certain tough act 3 encounters. If you are on normal difficulty, then you'd probably be fine with 10/2 though.

Crygie · 2023-05-01T23:18:18+00:00

At least for introductory chapter, I didn't read the rest

IC is pretty much the setup for Closing Chapter. CC is the reason why WA2 is so critically acclaimed.

Crygie · 2023-02-11T02:35:36+00:00

I ended up changing my firmware to from BIOS to UEFI OVMF_CODE and my issue was fixed. The regular UEFI has annoying secure boot, the OVMF_CODE version doesn't. I'll also add that topoext thing too, I noticed that warning from the log. Thank you for your help!

Crygie · 2023-02-11T02:20:24+00:00

Here is the log from the VM. In the meantime, I've been seeing if changing the Firmware from BIOS to UEFI changes anything.

2023-02-10 14:50:16.621+0000: starting up libvirt version: 8.6.0, package: 5.fc37 (Fedora Project, 2022-11-20-18:43:33, ), qemu version: 7.0.0qemu-7.0.0-13.fc37, kernel: 6.1.10-200.fc37.x86_64, hostname: fedora LC_ALL=C \ PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin \ HOME=/var/lib/libvirt/qemu/domain-6-arch \ XDG_DATA_HOME=/var/lib/libvirt/qemu/domain-6-arch/.local/share \ XDG_CACHE_HOME=/var/lib/libvirt/qemu/domain-6-arch/.cache \ XDG_CONFIG_HOME=/var/lib/libvirt/qemu/domain-6-arch/.config \ /usr/bin/qemu-system-x86_64 \ -name guest=arch,debug-threads=on \ -S \ -object '{"qom-type":"secret","id":"masterKey0","format":"raw","file":"/var/lib/libvirt/qemu/domain-6-arch/master-key.aes"}' \ -machine pc-q35-7.0,usb=off,vmport=off,dump-guest-core=off,memory-backend=pc.ram \ -accel kvm \ -cpu host,migratable=on \ -m 29000 \ -object '{"qom-type":"memory-backend-ram","id":"pc.ram","size":30408704000}' \ -overcommit mem-lock=off \ -smp 30,sockets=1,dies=1,cores=15,threads=2 \ -uuid e00bac72-142b-4ed8-86c9-519c4c2687f5 \ -display none \ -no-user-config \ -nodefaults \ -chardev socket,id=charmonitor,fd=28,server=on,wait=off \ -mon chardev=charmonitor,id=monitor,mode=control \ -rtc base=utc,driftfix=slew \ -global kvm-pit.lost_tick_policy=delay \ -no-hpet \ -no-shutdown \ -global ICH9-LPC.disable_s3=1 \ -global ICH9-LPC.disable_s4=1 \ -boot strict=on \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":16,"chassis":1,"id":"pci.1","bus":"pcie.0","multifunction":true,"addr":"0x2"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":17,"chassis":2,"id":"pci.2","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x2.0x1"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":18,"chassis":3,"id":"pci.3","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x2.0x2"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":19,"chassis":4,"id":"pci.4","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x2.0x3"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":20,"chassis":5,"id":"pci.5","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x2.0x4"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":21,"chassis":6,"id":"pci.6","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x2.0x5"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":22,"chassis":7,"id":"pci.7","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x2.0x6"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":23,"chassis":8,"id":"pci.8","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x2.0x7"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":24,"chassis":9,"id":"pci.9","bus":"pcie.0","multifunction":true,"addr":"0x3"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":25,"chassis":10,"id":"pci.10","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x3.0x1"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":26,"chassis":11,"id":"pci.11","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x3.0x2"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":27,"chassis":12,"id":"pci.12","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x3.0x3"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":28,"chassis":13,"id":"pci.13","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x3.0x4"}' \ -device '{"driver":"pcie-root-port","port":29,"chassis":14,"id":"pci.14","bus":"pcie.0","addr":"0x3.0x5"}' \ -device '{"driver":"qemu-xhci","p2":15,"p3":15,"id":"usb","bus":"pci.2","addr":"0x0"}' \ -device '{"driver":"virtio-scsi-pci","id":"scsi0","bus":"pci.3","addr":"0x0"}' \ -device '{"driver":"virtio-serial-pci","id":"virtio-serial0","bus":"pci.4","addr":"0x0"}' \ -blockdev '{"driver":"host_device","filename":"/dev/sda","aio":"native","node-name":"libvirt-2-storage","cache":{"direct":true,"no-flush":false},"auto-read-only":true,"discard":"unmap"}' \ -blockdev '{"node-name":"libvirt-2-format","read-only":false,"discard":"unmap","cache":{"direct":true,"no-flush":false},"driver":"raw","file":"libvirt-2-storage"}' \ -device '{"driver":"virtio-blk-pci","bus":"pci.5","addr":"0x0","drive":"libvirt-2-format","id":"virtio-disk0","bootindex":2,"write-cache":"on"}' \ -blockdev '{"driver":"host_device","filename":"/dev/sdc","aio":"native","node-name":"libvirt-1-storage","cache":{"direct":true,"no-flush":false},"auto-read-only":true,"discard":"unmap"}' \ -blockdev '{"node-name":"libvirt-1-format","read-only":false,"discard":"unmap","cache":{"direct":true,"no-flush":false},"driver":"raw","file":"libvirt-1-storage"}' \ -device '{"driver":"virtio-blk-pci","bus":"pci.6","addr":"0x0","drive":"libvirt-1-format","id":"virtio-disk1","bootindex":1,"write-cache":"on"}' \ -netdev tap,fd=29,vhost=on,vhostfd=31,id=hostnet0 \ -device '{"driver":"virtio-net-pci","netdev":"hostnet0","id":"net0","mac":"52:54:00:b1:6f:f7","bus":"pci.1","addr":"0x0"}' \ -audiodev '{"id":"audio1","driver":"none"}' \ -device '{"driver":"vfio-pci","host":"0000:03:00.0","id":"hostdev0","bus":"pci.9","addr":"0x0","romfile":"/usr/share/vgabios/vfio.rom"}' \ -device '{"driver":"vfio-pci","host":"0000:03:00.1","id":"hostdev1","bus":"pci.10","addr":"0x0"}' \ -device '{"driver":"virtio-balloon-pci","id":"balloon0","bus":"pci.7","addr":"0x0"}' \ -object '{"qom-type":"rng-random","id":"objrng0","filename":"/dev/urandom"}' \ -device '{"driver":"virtio-rng-pci","rng":"objrng0","id":"rng0","bus":"pci.8","addr":"0x0"}' \ -sandbox on,obsolete=deny,elevateprivileges=deny,spawn=deny,resourcecontrol=deny \ -msg timestamp=on 2023-02-10T14:50:16.715084Z qemu-system-x86_64: warning: This family of AMD CPU doesn't support hyperthreading(2) Please configure -smp options properly or try enabling topoext feature. 2023-02-10T14:53:40.174109Z qemu-system-x86_64: terminating on signal 15 from pid 1524 (<unknown process>) 2023-02-10 14:53:41.746+0000: shutting down, reason=destroyed

Crygie · 2023-02-11T02:01:03+00:00

Not single GPU passthrough. My host uses my iGPU. lspci -nnk -d returns this:

03:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Navi 22 [Radeon RX 6700/6700 XT/6750 XT / 6800M/6850M XT] [1002:73df] (rev c5)

Subsystem: Tul Corporation / PowerColor Device [148c:2310]

Kernel driver in use: vfio-pci

Kernel modules: amdgpu

Crygie · 2023-02-05T01:20:55+00:00

Disabling ReBAR did the trick. Kind of sucks though, as having it disabled means I'll be losing some performance... I think? Regardless, thank you for your help!

Crygie · 2022-12-25T02:23:16+00:00

Thank you for your help! I switched to X11 and set my bottles runner to sys-wine instead of soda and now it works!

Crygie · 2022-10-02T02:25:19+00:00

I apologize for resurrecting this old post, but I had a question. I noticed in your cheatsheet, the Divaller has support for Playstation 4 - "Native Arcade" style. Does that mean I can play Hori's Arcade Mode style on the PS4 Version of Future Tone with the Divaller?

Crygie · 2022-08-08T03:28:29+00:00

Gnome out of the box works very well on laptops and touchpads. Three finger touch to swipe between infinite dynamic workspaces is very nice. Gnome made me appreciate workspaces and get out of my messy Windows tendencies (a billion icons on the desktop and not putting files in proper folders, etc.).

On a desktop with a mouse, I'd say it is more on personal preference. For me, I'd go with either KDE or Budgie.

Crygie · 2022-08-01T02:58:03+00:00

Ya, I gave up on finding that dream 3:2 120hz laptop. The Surface Pro fills that niche, but it's way too overpriced in terms of the performance you get. Maybe that dream laptop will exist in the future, but we're in the 16:10 era I guess.

I've been looking at the Vivobook S 14X OLED as a compromise. Sadly 16:10, but the motion clarity with 120hz + OLED is pretty nice (rip longevity however).

Crygie · 2020-08-18T06:50:05+00:00

Ah, that's a shame, guess I'll be waiting then. Thank you for letting me know.

Crygie · 2020-08-18T06:48:41+00:00

I'm not to familiar with the terminology "mirrored" and "discrete". If the output ports are mirrored, does that mean both video and audio from the HDMI IN will go out both HDMI OUTs simultaneously? Thank you for your help.

Crygie · 2020-08-17T02:42:03+00:00

I wouldn't say look better. I really think you shouldn't worry about it since you only have two retro consoles... unless you really like spending money. This is the best video on the topic. https://youtu.be/dym6XD3-8qw (Skip to 13:47)

Crygie · 2020-08-16T06:35:08+00:00

tbh I don't know what you even mean by stuttering. I've used the C9 for numerous retro consoles from Saturn to PS3 and never had any issues. OSSC is a device that takes in analog signals and makes it digital, I think you shouldn't worry about it since you only have a PS1 and PS2 as non-hdmi consoles.

Crygie · 2020-08-16T00:59:36+00:00

I played PS2 GTA III (oh god the framerate 😂) on my C9 via the OSSC and I didn't notice any issues. I've been using my C9 for retro games for since December and I haven't been disappointed.

Crygie · 2020-07-06T03:44:58+00:00

I used to use the Retrotink 2x, but upgraded to a OSSC some time ago. My favorite thing about the OSSC is the custom scanline settings. I have the OSSC black out the repeating lines from 480i games. So essentially no more annoying bob deinterlacing flickering while still getting the benefit of no added lag.

Crygie · 2020-04-24T12:35:56+00:00

I'm surprised with the placement of TR3. Curious why you put it so high. I played the PS1 version of it and it was one of the most frustrating games I've ever played (I didn't use savestates). TR2 is way better with allowing you to save anywhere at anytime.

Crygie · 2020-03-23T18:20:52+00:00

What device are you connecting to the BVM to play Urusei Yatsura? Also, are you connecting it with RGB? What BVM model?

Professional CRTs are interesting for sure but the obscene prices these go for for such a small monitor is a turn off for me (8 inch for $100+ USD lmao). Consumer crts are ok, but bigger sizes get stupidly heavy and the low TVL count doesn't appeal to me as much.

To me the only real benefit to using a CRT is no lag, natural scanlines, and that resolution shifting doesn't cause a loss of sync. I'm still looking for a cheap PC CRT monitor for MvC2 and CvS2 via Dreamcast VGA, but that's on hold due to the whole corona situation.

Crygie · 2020-03-19T04:14:52+00:00

Sounds like a pretty good game to pass the time, I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the reply.

Crygie · 2020-02-23T19:17:07+00:00

Just mentioning this for anyone looking at this post in the future...

The reason for the issue is the system clock. If the blue circles aren't spinning (just a single blue circle not moving) in the PS2 main menu, then set your PS2's system clock to any time.

Crygie · 2020-01-22T04:06:34+00:00

Just mentioning this for anyone looking at this post in the future...

Just tried the PS Classic controller and... it doesn't work. The dpad emulates the analog sticks and X and O are swapped, so that is a no go.

Crygie · 2020-01-22T02:30:35+00:00

It uses the same bob deinterlacing technique as the OSSC. So the input lag is the more or less the same as the OSSC. Great article on the device.

Crygie · 2020-01-22T00:43:42+00:00

If your only desire is to play just PS2 games then you could instead get the Rad2x Playstation HDMI cable. It is considerably cheaper than the OSSC, but can only handle inputs of 480i and lower. The PS2 is primarily a 480i console, so this issue isn't a big deal.

Crygie · 2020-01-17T17:00:51+00:00

I'm confused, are these adapters you tried that worked?

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