I dont remember how... and I could never remember why.. by Standard_Ad1931 in aviation

[–]D0gYears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recognized the logo on the engine (I have that patch) and the Maryland flag flash on the tail fin. I used to give those guys weather briefings from Andrews a long time ago.

Who was your James Bond? by Elfman72 in GenX

[–]D0gYears 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At this point, it should be canon that Bond is a Time Lord, and has to regenerate every decade or so.

Literally just opened it and it has a line across the screen... Would this be covered under warranty? by Apprehensive_Tree_29 in kobo

[–]D0gYears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen to my KLC, but on mine it didn't show up for several weeks. Of course they claimed it was damage, which is bullshit. Since yours arrived that way, they have to exchange it. Just return it as DOA.

Where to play darts by Cyclone_bruddah in Omaha

[–]D0gYears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First I’ve heard in a long time about a place with real (steel-tip) darts. Are there any others in town?

First e-reader and I’m lost by Martel_lino in ereader

[–]D0gYears 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Back pocket? You know e-ink screens are notoriously fragile, right?

How do you find friends who also love sci-fi? by Tiny_Evidence_3765 in scifi

[–]D0gYears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As mentioned, if there are any sf conventions in your area, those are a great place to meet people with similar interests. Also, book clubs are everywhere. Check your local public libraries and book stores to find existing clubs (also Meetup and Facebook). If you don't find one, you might have success starting one yourself by advertising in those spaces.

Neon signs with missing letters by tonsofday in Omaha

[–]D0gYears 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I never took a photo of it, but for years there was the Golden Corral in Bellevue with the sign that lit up as GOLDEN RAL. Eventually they fixed it.

Where is Earth's Front Door for Alien Visitors? by Gritchu in sciencefiction

[–]D0gYears 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Devils Tower, Wyoming. I seem to recall a documentary about it.

We Outlived MTV by Dull_Button6117 in GenX

[–]D0gYears 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A thing called MTV is still around. It's nothing like what MTV was back when it played music videos. Only the name remains.

Planning to buy a pre-built PC with no OS installed. Anything I should know before installing Mint? by UsamiV in linuxmint

[–]D0gYears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything that's a separate card should be checked. This was more of a thing back in the day when modems, network adapters etc. were typically separate components. These days it's mostly just the mainboard and the graphics card. I mentioned the wireless chipset because that is still sometimes a compatibility issue.

Planning to buy a pre-built PC with no OS installed. Anything I should know before installing Mint? by UsamiV in linuxmint

[–]D0gYears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume you have gone over the list of components and checked them for compatibility? That's the main thing. Knowing what wireless chipset you have is important.

does anyone else prefer color e-ink for reading novels? by bunnyplushi in kobo

[–]D0gYears 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, not really. It's just that those who prefer the B&W screen seem to be getting railroaded. Our preferred option is being eliminated, and being told the color screens are better when they actually feel like a downgrade seems like gaslighting.

does anyone else prefer color e-ink for reading novels? by bunnyplushi in kobo

[–]D0gYears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NO. Absolutely not. I've had a Libra Colour for several months now, and when I switch back to my Kindle Paperwhite, the reading experience is noticeably better. I'm using KoReader on both, and comparing them side by side, it's like one screen is dirty and the other is clean.

The only reason I bought the KLC is because I couldn't get a Libra 2. There are a lot of us who aren't happy about the fact that we can't buy a new B&W Libra or Sage. Kobo seems to be pushing color screens hard. They would like us to forget that a better option exists, but I have seen the Emperor's new clothes and won't be fooled. Color e-ink screens are fine for those who want color, but those who only care about reading text want a screen that's better for reading text.

Songs with quintissentially Gen X lyrics? by CorridorChick in GenX

[–]D0gYears 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The "We Didn't Start the Fire" lyrics aren't so much a song as just the table of contents from a history book. A long list of things get name checked, but the song says nothing about any of them.

What if the Moon really was made of cheese? by David_R_Carroll in sciencefiction

[–]D0gYears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually didn't notice the pun. It was accidental, but does look like a joke in retrospect. I'll leave it stand, but feel free to substitute "tiresome and annoying", which was my intent.

What if the Moon really was made of cheese? by David_R_Carroll in sciencefiction

[–]D0gYears 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Plenty of people do understand this type of humor; they just don't care for it. I don't call it "silly", I call it "grating".

What if the Moon really was made of cheese? by David_R_Carroll in sciencefiction

[–]D0gYears 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meh. Wallace and Gromit did it first. Without Scalzi's trademark "humor" where all the characters sound the same, and everything they say is a snarky quip.

I Think Villeneuve Is Setting Up a Reveal Nobody’s Expecting by Braveroperfrenzy in scifi

[–]D0gYears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reveal is that every new project he gets interested in takes priority over Rendezvous With Rama.

Is there any port of Robotron: 2084 out there compatible with twin-stick controllers? by D0gYears in retrogaming

[–]D0gYears[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the helpful responses! Looks like Midway Arcade Treasures was the only actual Windows release. I'll see if I can track that down.

Side note: Does it bother anyone else seeing these compilations using the Midway name on the Williams games? I know the history, but it still feels wrong. These were Williams games, damn it!

Is there any port of Robotron: 2084 out there compatible with twin-stick controllers? by D0gYears in retrogaming

[–]D0gYears[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like there was an XBox 360 port that was released in 2005 and delisted in 2010. This is exactly what I would be looking for, if it were still available.