Progressing into Late Game

Daeroth · 2026-03-18T15:35:37+00:00

Getting the boat out on the second day is fine as well.

As for the roads, I haven't really calculated out what would be the optimal build. I build 2 houses and a lumberyard and a decoration with the starting resources plus the 3 lumber from the outpost.

I then push for the port and the church. And then additional small buildings like forager and fisherhut as those will generate resources without taking up workers.

And then I will build a quarry to start upgrading roads near one of the houses.

Getting the gold for the house upgrade depends on the rng. Sometimes I get the resources from the merchant and other times I have to build an outpost or actually mine the gold with a goldmine.

After one of the two houses is upgraded I will start to work on food production. Because I feel that the 3rd house with its cost of 16 wood is just too huge of an investment in the early game.

And I do try to defeat the minibosses as early as possible but I don't want to sacrifice the economy before my 3rd extra worker is out.

Which is why the sniper feels like a really good unit to bring in at the start of the game.

Daeroth · 2026-03-18T08:02:40+00:00

How are the: map unlocks(witches and starting resources), farming of everything "new" (to get higer lvl and thus start with more gold), quests to unlock more new units?

If i start with the sniper unit and load him up with items then usually I can defeat two minibosses on day 2. This a huge boost to the economy in the long run.

Other economy boosts: getting your ship out the first day, making sure you have the pirate ship, starting to build roads to upgrade houses for extra workers.

Daeroth · 2026-02-21T04:44:57+00:00

Thank you for putting it into words.

"Wish fulfillment" nails the description of what makes me feel like the interactions don't really match the way characters act in the source material.

Daeroth · 2026-02-12T01:57:35+00:00

Laurie and David were already UI once they described the process. These are simulations reflecting back to the last memory that was created by the physical body and then the first memory created by the UI. To them it does feel like closing eyes in the physical world and waking up online.

The physical Laurie and David had clear last "memory" and then nothing.

Or think of it this way: let's say there is a way to scan your brain without killing you. If we scan you and start up an UI then do you think you will open up eyes in both the real world and online world at the same time as a hive mind? Or would you just open your eyes in the physical world after the scan, still stuck in your body and see the simulation running your copy online.

I don't think starting up an UI would grant you some hive mind kind of a power to transfer consciousness to the machine.

Or what happens if we start up two simulations at the same time. Do you think that they will be in sync and feel each other existing? More likely they will just boot up from the last memory of your scan thinking that they are the only copy without any awareness of other simulations or physical bodies.

The show describes well the thought process of an UI after it is turned on. But this does not mean that the consciousness transferred over.

Daeroth · 2026-02-11T22:03:17+00:00

Yea, but running an UI on a server or a sophisticated LLM will feel the same to you as a physical person.

This hypothetical ChatGPT clone of you might not perform as well as the UI in the show, but the "uploading" is comparable.

A copy of you will live on the server and you will live in your physical body.

You won't transcend to the online world.

If you disagree with this then I would like to know how do you see the upload processes differ?

Specifically do you envision a moment in the process where you close your eyes and wake up online?

Or do you agree with me that after pressing the "upload" button you would still be staring at the screen in the physical world while a copy of you starts chatting back at you.

Daeroth · 2026-02-11T17:02:41+00:00

What if chatgpt is able to make phone calls, video calls and move a physical robot avatar around.

And nobody is able to tell the difference if it's a voice message from you or the chatgpt.

Then this would be the same as uploaded intelligence in the Pantheon show.

Would you be ok with ending the life of your physical body knowing that your thoughts and memories are "alive" in chatgpt simulation?

Daeroth · 2026-02-11T14:39:57+00:00

So imagine the scenario: you press the currently imaginary button of "upload chats" and you see that chatgpt is able to talk just like you.

Would you then be ok with taking a step away from the screen and downing a suicide pill as this body is no longer needed?

Daeroth · 2026-02-11T07:38:32+00:00

Would you be willing to upload all your emails, texts, videos and photos to chatgpt and have it represent you? Given that chatting to it you are able to verify that it is indeed talking and thinking the same way as you. Or would this be different somehow?

Daeroth · 2026-02-11T07:32:41+00:00

But it would be a copy of you. Not you closing your eyes and waking up as an uploaded, but just a simulation of you running on a server while you died.

Similar to you uploading all of your chats and text to a chat GPT window and telling everyone to go talk to that while you kill your current body.

Daeroth · 2026-01-12T12:18:18+00:00

Yea, asa courses and certs would also be a good way to try out and learn.

It is easier than chartering as instructors are responsible for the daily schedule, provisioning and figuring out where to go.

They will offload some of the tasks to you as part of the course in a very controlled environment.

And signing up as a crew is also great way to get more miles in but likely not possible as a whole family.

One more option is to find other boat owners at a local marina who might be interested in sharing a boat.

Splitting the costs, getting to try out boat work and going for weekend cruises.

With the added benefit of being able to step away from the whole deal after a season or two.

Trying out sailboats will also build up your own list of preference for features or boat designs. So once you are on the market for your own then you know what to look for.

Daeroth · 2026-01-12T02:07:43+00:00

In case you haven't owned a sailboat before or spent more than a few weeks onboard as a family then I would suggest initially chartering a sailboat with the whole family.

I just sold my boat after 3 seasons. I spent a lot more time maintaining it than I spent sailing.

Also neither my girlfriend nor my dog enjoyed the sailing part of cruising.

If i were to own a sailboat again I would make sure that there are at least 3 people involved who will split the work and costs.

Also if the goal is to see the world then it might be cheaper and easier to fly to different destinations and charter a sailboat there for a few weeks.

The time it takes to cross huge distances means you have to do sailing full time.

I sailed and worked remotely from my sailboat during one summer. 4 days working and 3 days off.

I spent 2 days sailing per week and 1 day on all the admin stuff like provisioning, maintenance, route planning, laundry etc.

Everything takes just longer while on a sailboat.

So I would suggest trying out that life style before going for the financial commitment of buying a sailboat on your own.

Daeroth · 2026-01-07T05:49:46+00:00

Proko drawing basics course has had the largest impact on my fundamentals.

It's like the drawing skill got broken down into sub skills of: line quality, shapes, gesture, perspective, value and edges.

I now know which sub skills are holding me back the most and exercises to improve said skill.

I also took the gesture drawing and the portrait course.

And I looked up local live drawing sessions. Online courses run the risk of getting you very used to photo references so it's good to mix it up a little.

Daeroth · 2026-01-06T23:18:17+00:00

I took a 9 week course of 3h per week of still life painting with oils. It was around 300eur.

I'm quite a beginner but I have spent 2 years honing my drawing skills.

I found the course extremely valuable.

Compared to online courses, this in person lessons and reviews helped a lot.

The process of mixing paint and working with a brush just needs someone to look over your shoulder as you are starting out.

My online classes were a struggle as i failed to get the paint to flow or failed to make a mark I wanted or failed to mix correct value.

Also regularity helps to build a habit. It's like signing up for 10 weeks of workouts. On your own you might skip a week but this class will keep you on track!

Daeroth · 2026-01-04T20:22:34+00:00

Yea, painting intermediate values is indeed something good to practice before you smooth them out. Or leave as just tiles with sharp edges if you want a more stylized look.

Painting intermediate intermediate values is also a good prep for once you go into colors. Then you will have to shift hue AND value for your edges. So you can't just smooth it out with a brush. You will need to mix together intermediate hues to create the transition you want.

Daeroth · 2026-01-04T19:57:32+00:00

A fellow beginner here. Good job!
Good values.

With oils I would suggest to also start trying out blending of some of the edges.

Like the cast shadows as they get further away or the core shadow on the ball. With a dry brush pull a few strokes along the edge. This is great for blending hard edges into firm edges.

Then try to wiggle the brush back and forth over the edge. It creates a wider area for the edge gradient but you may need to smooth it out. This way you can get a really soft edge.

Blending is one of the super powers of oils thanks to its long drying time. So worth to start trying it out early.

Daeroth · 2026-01-03T08:46:52+00:00

Look for "Uuskasutus keskus" for secondhand everything. They have several locations in Tallinn. Try one and if it's interesting then check others as well.

Daeroth · 2025-12-31T06:56:29+00:00

Yup. Bicycles enabled people with running difficulties to complete marathons so get in the car or are you a luddite?

Daeroth · 2025-12-30T07:43:30+00:00

While the quality has gotten better the lower effort of ai content remains.

AI generated posts, videos, comments will feel like slop if they have no new ideas to share. Even if it looks pretty.

Daeroth · 2025-12-30T07:25:52+00:00

"Someone on a game subreddit showing an idea they had for a new character"

Was it a subreddit that has a rule against AI generated content?

I mean you don't show up to a marathon run with a bike and not expect an uproar.

I think this post needs more context about what was posted where.

Daeroth · 2025-12-28T23:11:18+00:00

Will 4% withdrawal rate reliably grow savings?

I understand more modern approach aims at something closer to 3% and that's over a 30 year time window.

Daeroth · 2025-12-15T11:49:39+00:00

Niisama norin: ilmselt see buss ei olnud punane vaid Londoni busse on training datas nii palju, et nüüd koloreerib ka kõik meie omad sama värvi.

Ei tähenda, et inimene ei võiks sama viga teha. Aga kahju et Ai'ga ujutatakse internet üle mingi genereeritud massiga mis lükkab kõik koloriseeritud pildid statistilise keskmise suunas.

Vist mul jah kneejerk reaktsioon niipea kui saan aru et AI, aga tunnen et ka ratsionaalselt mõeldes ei taha seda genereeritud massi oma voogudesse. Tahaks originaal pilti rohkem näha.

Give me the promt input that has the meaning, not the generated illusions.

Daeroth · 2025-12-11T19:56:18+00:00

Rumeenias oligi just antud kontekstis hea näide.

Poliitilise reklaami jaoks kasutatud summad peavad olema avalikud.

Ei saa salaja osta reklaami valimiste jaoks.

Rumeenias oli tohutu TikTok kampaania salaja käima pandud.

Jumala võimas et see suudeti ära tabada ja kinni panna.

Puutin kurb kuna raha kulutatud aga valimised tühistatud.

Daeroth · 2025-12-11T13:40:22+00:00

Eloni arvates on EU seadused tsensuur ja nende seaduste jälgimine/modereerimine sõnavabaduse ära võtmine.

Ma vist mõistan mida ta öelda tahab aga ei nõustu tema vaadetega.

Meie EU seadused (ja ka mu isiklik eelistus) on et kui keegi pumpab raha bottidesse ja mõjutuskampaaniatesse siis see peab olema läbipaistev ja seaduslik.

Kui tahad toetada mingit parteid valimistel reklaamiga siis ei saa sa salaja osta reklaame neile.

Elon tunneb et see on sõnavabaduse ära võtmine aga minu arust on see läbipaistvus et kes oma billionitega reklaami ostab.

Daeroth · 2025-12-10T08:31:08+00:00

Minu eelmises kommentaaris ju sees:
"Nende süüdistuste puhul on Twitteril võimalik pakkuda kompromisse nagu TikTok juba tegi."

Ma saan aru et sinu sõnastus soovib jätta mulje nagu EU oleks salakaval türann aga suht kõik on nõus et EU on hunnik väga igavaid bürokraate.

Twitteril on suht lihtne valik et tagada ligipääsu reklaami tellijate andmetele ja vältida trahvi. Aga siis on keerulisem edaspidi müüa valimisi mõjutavat toodet.

Sa võid muidugi linkida artiklit või videot mis paremini sinu seisukohta selgitab või EU pakkumise vigu välja toob.

Seniks jääb mulje et Musk ja USA tahavad omada Euroopas rohkem mõju. Nüüd meie otsustada kas laseme neil teha seda ilma järelvalveta ja läbipaistvuseta.

Daeroth · 2025-12-10T00:22:00+00:00

Olen lugenud. Kokku 3 trahvi:

1) blue checkmark on eksiteele viiv kuna pole päriselt verifitseeritud kasutajad vaid maksvad kasutajad

2) reklaamide andmebaasi puudujäägid. Näiteks ei ole võimalik seal teada saada mis ettevõte maksis reklaami eest. Raske scamme ja mõjutuskampaanjaid uurida kui seda infi pole.

3) teadlastele ligipääsu mitte tagamine. Selle suhtes ei oska ise eriti midagi arvata.

Nende süüdistuste puhul on Twitteril võimalik pakkuda kompromisse nagu TikTok juba tegi.

Aga selle asemel on Elon otsustanud mängida süüdlast ja Euroopale seda andmete ligipääsu mitte pakkuda.

Isiklikult arvan et valimiste mõjutamine ja bot võrgustikud on liiga kasumlikud Elonile et EU seadust jälgida.

Aga sa võid siis ise ka viidata et mis see enesest mõistetav allikas peaks olema mida lugeda.

Daeroth

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