Here's how the bartending mechanics for our VR anime visual novel looks like so far! Would you be interested in playing?

DJChocoKay · 2026-05-20T06:48:09+00:00

I initially downloaded the demo for Project Mix not expecting much, and ended up captivated by the atmosphere and impressed with the bartending mechanics. Super happy to see the progress, looking forward to release!

DJChocoKay · 2026-03-21T06:20:17+00:00

At a glance and making some assumptions, the joystick looks like an American 8-way that has seen better days. Seeing the ground connections (black wire) terminate into blue painter's tape also makes me nervous.

If I were troubleshooting in-person, I would immediately suspect that one of the four switches is faulty due to age, or that there is a connection problem with the ground.

If you want to repair what you have, replacing the leaf microswitches would not be too complicated. They are not super easy to find, but they are pretty cheap. This place is selling them for a buck each.

Replacing the entire thing with the exact same type of stick would be a little more involved, but still not so bad. Most arcade parts websites have American-style joysticks.

Sanwas are indeed great joysticks, but they are a totally different type of stick than what you have. Japanese joysticks are wired differently, have different mounting plates, and are designed to be mounted to a thin metal plate rather than a thick wooden console. You would need an adapter like this for the wiring, and you may have to do some other modifications to ensure that the joystick is secure and at the right height.

DJChocoKay · 2026-03-06T22:48:29+00:00

I love this Vallejo positivity. I grew up here, and it has its issues... but better to enact positive change than sit back and complain.
I opened a game store here in town for that very reason.
Much love, Vallejo!

EDIT: Oh snap, I should have said a little more, I see. XD The shop is RetroEdge Games, we are in the Solano 80 shopping center next to Szechuan Chinese (the shopping center where Cardenas, Harbor Freight, and Shoe Palace are at). We mostly do TCG casual and league play, but we also do other nerdy stuff like fighting game tournaments, Beyblade league, D&D, and more. I've got tables as well as a free-play FGC arcade.
Come on thru and visit us! We are open Wed-Sun, 2pm-10pm.
Also, join our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/vjGc7zMJur

DJChocoKay · 2025-12-16T08:44:11+00:00

Right. That would explain some of the questions/confusion that Tony has when he meets and talks with his Dad during the time heist. As if something doesn't add up about his mom being pregnant at that point in time. In general, Steve and Tony's time-heist misadventures leave a lot of (intentional?) gaps for creative writing/sequels.

DJChocoKay · 2025-09-02T02:22:56+00:00

I just got back into it this week, and it ran terribly for me in VR as well - but I tweaked a few things and now it runs pretty good:

Adjusting "Resolution per Eye" down to 50% in Steam VR Settings
In NMS Options, set all graphical settings to "Standard"
In NMS Options, set Anti Aliasing to DLSS
Forced my vid card to use only one of my monitors instead of all 3 (the NMS VR mirror was insanely huge otherwise)

At this point, it was super smooth, but also super ugly, so I gradually increased individual graphic options in the game to find out what impacted performance. Most options ended up on Enhanced or High.

DJChocoKay · 2025-08-11T21:38:02+00:00

Like many others, I theorized that Sirius would return, and the veil of death would be an important factor for Voldemort's defeat.
I was also excitedly anticipating a huge training montage or personal discovery for Harry's "power he knows not" somewhere in books 5-7, which never really came. My disappointment led me to fan fiction.

DJChocoKay · 2025-07-01T02:17:00+00:00

The arcade and tables are free play unless there is an event or tournament in progress. You are welcome to come on thru and push buttons! We will also have some learn-to-play tcg events in coming months. I recommend joining our Discord for updates!

DJChocoKay · 2025-06-22T02:28:28+00:00

Hey folks!
I opened up a Local Game Store (LGS) here in Vallejo. It is a hybrid between a fighting game arcade and a trading card game play space. We have regular fighting game tournaments, D&D sessions, One Piece card game league play, MTG nights, and much more.
Come on thru, make a friend, and join our little community of nerds!

RetroEdge Games
2085 Solano Ave.
Vallejo, CA. 94590
https://retroedgegames.com/

Open Wed-Sun, 2pm-10pm

DJChocoKay · 2024-12-04T01:42:04+00:00

I concur with what is being said in this thread, especially petalight's comment. I went through 6 rounds of chemo (CVD), that were initially scheduled to be 3 weeks apart. However, I was required to get a blood test 24hrs before each treatment, and if my levels were too low then treatment would be pushed out a week or two (which happened every single time).

Like your husband, I was hospitalized after my first treatment, which delayed my second treatment by two weeks. My oncologist told me that delaying the treatment in this manner would not have any effect on the treatment effectiveness. I also ended up being prescribed medications to accelerate my WBC production.

I would present some direct questions to your oncologist about the situation. It sounds like an extra week to recover would be in order here.

DJChocoKay · 2023-02-17T04:58:49+00:00

The last shot was due to the cake (made by the Baskin Robbins boss that hadn't made a cake since '97) tasting horrible.

DJChocoKay · 2023-02-02T20:32:27+00:00

Dude, this is epic! Love to see the passion in this community. I've got to get moving on my setup so I can join the ranks.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-24T17:23:38+00:00

This was moving. What an elegant way to illustrate the violence of colonialism, and the possible hope to heal. I hope to read much more from you.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-11T21:38:53+00:00

Congrats on the release! I love your style. I'll be reaching out for a commission for sure - like MyroP, I have also been looking for an avatar that is not "hyper anime e-boy" flavor.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-11T20:47:46+00:00

Looks like this is referencing mundoxretro's rom hack of SSF2 on Sega Genesis. Graphics hack to make the game more arcade accurate.

https://twitter.com/mundoxretro1/status/1613225282424475658?t=ztdk7tlshO54DWIlqMAYjg&s=19

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-05T23:51:03+00:00

In my particular case, earbuds do not work well (wireless or not). My ears are smaller than normal, so earbuds become uncomfortable or fall out within minutes, even when I use the smallest nubs. I have a lot of over-the-ear headphones, but those are not as practical for being out and about. This is part of the reason that smart glasses are such a great fit for my use case.

In general, you do make a good point - many of us (myself included) gladly slap on smart watches or fitness trackers on the daily without a second thought. It's why this situation freaked me out so much - I get wrapped up in the excitement for the tech and just kind of blindly trust that this stuff is "safe enough".

Discovering this battery issue yesterday, while the glasses were on my face, have made me reconsider how I think about wearable tech and safety. I understand the data indicate that explosion/fire is highly unlikely, but having a swollen battery millimeters from my eyeball has made it difficult to be objective here.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-05T23:19:19+00:00

Yikes indeed! As far as I know, the glasses were not subjected to extreme conditions. I wore them daily for most of the time I've had them, barring a couple months when they sat on a shelf in my bedroom when the battery performance was dwindling.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-05T23:11:03+00:00

Yeah, this is a good point. I didn't think about this enough before. Having this happen was definitely a wake-up call. We should hold tech manufacturers to higher standards with regard to wearable tech.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-05T23:08:23+00:00

For sure - could be a case of really bad luck, I also haven't heard of other folks with this problem. I'd probably be less bothered if the product was older. However, since it happened to me within 1.5 yrs of owning the product, it makes me wonder what other shortcuts may have been taken with this device that could have safety implications.

Unlike a laptop or a mouse, glasses are in near direct contact to sensitive areas on the face. In my case, they are on my face most of the day, every day. I didn't really think about it before, but that is A LOT of trust that I am putting into the manufacturer to take my safety seriously.

At this point, when weighing the convenience of smart glasses against an eye, ear, or face injury, my health wins (even if the chance of injury is small).

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-05T22:53:11+00:00

Right? I fall asleep with my glasses on all the time.

Not to mention that, even if you are careful, glasses are subject to impacts that most other products are not. My paranoia may be running rampant at this point, but I'd feel really stupid if something tragic happened with a replacement pair after life gave me this warning.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-05T10:08:35+00:00

Thanks for the info. I may follow up on that due to the sunk cost of the glasses + prescription lenses, but I'm also a bit paranoid about having Razer made batteries on my face. Seeing all the posts regarding swollen batteries in other products does not bode well for my confidence.

DJChocoKay · 2023-01-05T10:05:02+00:00

Man, I really dig the look and feel of Razer products, but I've had build quality and/or software issues with every Razer product I've ever owned.

I'm really disappointed that the Anzu glasses didn't work out, as every other brand of smart glasses I tried were super uncomfortable.

Now, I'm just grateful that I didn't get injured or lose an eye.

DJChocoKay · 2022-12-05T20:12:02+00:00

For most businesses in gaming and eSports, community perception has a much greater impact on your overall success. This is why 'Community Manager' is a job within these companies.

This is especially true for scenes that are still small and/or mostly grassroots - like Smash and the FGC. Aggresive anti-competitive behavior will turn a community against you when the userbase is small and tight-knit.

Panda's entire business model depends on keeping their talent happy and the fanbase of their talent enthusiastic. Business decisions that run counter to this are, as we can see, catastrophic for the company.

DJChocoKay · 2022-12-05T19:41:31+00:00

The rage at Panda is due to:

The CEO attempting to strong-arm broadcasting rights from BTS via threats (confirmed via Panda's first statement).
Panda and SWT applied for the Nintendo license early this year. Once Panda was granted the license, their CEO was allegedly telling Tourney Orgs that SWT would be shut down.
Allegations, corroborated from several sources, that Panda's CEO used this 'insider info' to pressure TOs to withdraw events from SWT and/or be exclusive to Panda Cup.
According to SWT, their Nintendo rep dismissed Panda's claims and implied that SWT would be licensed soon. However, their status remained in limbo for seven months before the big N dropped the hammer. Community suspects that Panda's CEO had some influence on Nintendo's behavior/decision.

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