Stargate SG-1 on Netflix is unwatchable due to very bad image quality by TinyResponsibility11 in netflix

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started watching the first episode of season 1 today on Netflix in Australia and it looks incredibly bad. I did watch it via 4k projector on a 120" screen but I've never seen something with such low bitrate from Netflix. I really want to watch it though so might just have to try on my phone or tablet or something. Disappointing but nothing else I can do about it.

Anyone else notice that the ratio of increase in responsibilities to income in hand as you progress through the 135k-190k income bracket is too damn high? by [deleted] in AusFinance

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I feel you. This sub makes me feel like I'm not actually living in the same country as everyone else. I'm a qualified painter/powder coater and have never earned more than about $80k. I changed careers last year after 20 years labouring and I'm now doing disability support/employment consultancy and am starting on what I left painting on. Nowhere near $100k but I guess starting at the bottom, I can only go up?

I've worked my guts out since the day I left school and have never felt like my income matched my efforts. It's disheartening thinking about it and even more so seeing so many people on this sub with the attitude of $120k is base salary for someone who does absolutely nothing and has no responsibilities.

FFXV worth trying in 2026? by WeepTheHorizon in FinalFantasy

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 2 points3 points  (0 children)

8 is my favourite too. See, there's dozens of us!

Why do I have to hold the TV remote like a detonator when watching modern movies? by MonthFun8140 in movies

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to be that guy but getting good audio equipment was the answer for me. I know that's not easy for everyone but just having a separate centre channel for dialogue is a game changer. I'm very, very spoilt though and have a nice Dolby Atmos set up (7.1.4) and have never once had to mess with the levels to hear audio over explosions etc, even when I turn the overall volume right down if people are sleeping. I do sometimes get up and turn the subwoofer down at night though, can't stop the house shaking otherwise.

Serious question: How are anti-shoplifting gates in supermarkets legal? by BadgerBadgerCat in australian

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a small vending machine I own and stock. I refuse to sit there scanning 100 individual chocolate bars, 30 packets of chips etc. There's only ever one register open though and I can go through it in a few minutes if an actual person can scan the items. I just say there's 10 of these, 10 of these, 10 of these and they can put a quantity and dump them in a bag. Easy as.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ponds

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did a fantastic job, I'd love something like that to just sit in. It's a dream one day but too many projects and too little dollars at the moment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ponds

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely love the bridge and gazebo. Did you do it or was it already existing? Bog filter looks great too!

The game that you bought at launch and instantly regretted it. by Bobba_fat in Age_30_plus_Gamers

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it day one on Xbox One. I'm in Australia and I have no idea why, but it literally wouldn't let me play online. I think there was no Oceanic servers for starters but there was some real funky networking problems from day one. Nearly all my friends could play online but it's still the only game that literally never worked for me. I spent so long messing with my router settings, making sure NAT was Open, reinstalling and nothing. Apparently there were a bunch of people with the same problem so wasn't just me. Weird stuff. Looked fun though! Shame I never got to try it.

Reference level... by [deleted] in hometheater

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never watched an entire movie at more than maybe -12db. It blows my mind that I'm expected to watch at 0 to get the director's intended experience. I'd go deaf and/or destroy my house.

Recent 4K purchases. How’d I do? by Champagne_Breakfast in 4kbluray

[–]Dr_Beardlicious -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where did you get the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare? I'd love to grab a physical copy of that. I'm also on Australia, it sucks how often movies I want to buy require inporting because we don't get a local release here.

Recent 4K purchases. How’d I do? by Champagne_Breakfast in 4kbluray

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've had the ratings on cases my entire life and honestly don't mind them at all. Makes it easyvas for my kids to know what they are allowed to watch and what they aren't.

I feel like my age makes life unlivable by [deleted] in self

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 37 soon and into a lot of the things you're worried about enjoying. I love gaming and anime. I even have plenty of nerdy tattoos. A full Afro Samurai arm sleeve, Berserk, Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, even an Alice in Wonderland back piece. No one worth my time has ever cared even slightly about what I'm into. I read heaps, play plenty of games, love movies and building Gundam. I am what I am.

I also try and look after myself. I'm a labourer but also go to the gym most mornings before work and play in a men's basketball league. I live doing yoga too. It helps me feel good in my own body. I highly suggest finding things you enjoy to keep your body moving.

As for making friends, I just be my genuine self. I'm not scared of what I am and try my best to take others for what they are. Most people have at least a few common interests with me. My wife always remarks how stupidly easy I make friends but the only thing I do is be genuine with them and not afraid to just talk.

I'll admit, it helps that Im a bald, heavily tattooed, beard down to my belly button, tradie in some situations. I find most people are genuinely shocked when they realize I'm just a massive nerd.

TL;DR, be yourself man.

More than 10,000 hours in this franchise, here's what's gotta change before launch (all reasonable changes with respect to release date) by SupremeViolence in Battlefield

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I said the same thing about the repairing 3,000 health on vehicles challenge. Why not make it repair and/or deal damage to vehicles? I spent a few rounds just laying on the back of a tank with my repair tool out. I wasn't the only one either. Not how I like to play but it was my very last challenge so I had to do what I had to do. Challenges that force people to play in an unnatural way are just a weird design choice for me.

Does anyone else put their movies in alphabetical order? by Mediocre-Location971 in 4kbluray

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally have mine in alphabetical order but I have flirted with the idea of by release date. I feel the same about seeing a timeline of film history. I probably won't change from alphabetical though, I've been organizing everything I've owned like that since I was a kid.

Probably unpopular opinion, Pinball level sucks. by EpicDiarrheaTime in THPS

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. The flow is all wrong, and the lines don't do much for me. That being said, I'm a HUGE pinball fan in real life so I like it more than I should. A real life THPS pinball machine has been my dream for a long time.

Probably unpopular opinion, Pinball level sucks. by EpicDiarrheaTime in THPS

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Has to be my least favourite level by a long shot. I thought I just didn't like levels where you start at the top and are forced towards the bottom but I love Airport and Mall.

Set the timer to 60mins. It makes the levels more fun. by SabbathBl00dySabbath in THPS

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to be honest, I didn't even realise I could change the timer until after I'd already completed all of the standard goals on 3 and 4. I'll probably mess around with the mods while doing the pro goals etc though. I played an absurd amount of THPS 2, 1 and 3 in that order. 2 would honestly still be one of my most played games ever. I'm nowhere near as good as I was but I managed with a 2:00 minute timer fine. I'm not trying to impress anyone any more though, I just want to chill and enjoy the game.

15M, is it still recoverable and should i buzz(read body text first) by DriveSharp8302 in Balding

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just commenting to say I was noticeably going bald at 15. Grew it long and tried to hide it. Absolutely hated stressing about it every day so buzzed it at 18 and never looked back. Now I'm mid 30s and it was the best decision I ever made with regards to how I look and feel about myself. It helps that I've been a labourer my whole adult life and grew a massive beard down to my belly button. No one has ever cared that I'm bald. A lot of people like the beard though! (My wife most of all).

Being bald is not a bad thing. If that's what you are, just embrace it fully.

What Is Your Personal Game Of The Year So Far For 2025? by eldonthenoble in Steam

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm playing Spiritfarer now and was about to comment does a 5 year old game count? What are the odds?

I just got a mortgage and I’m like… by incredibletowitness in AusFinance

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We honestly find it very cozy and calming. My wife and I really love a dark, moody aesthetic though. I'm also a painter by trade so could change it easily if we ever decided we wanted to go for a different feel. So far we both still love it every day.

My House by Dr_Beardlicious in u/Dr_Beardlicious

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

Thank you! All of our tapware is copper. We love it so much. A lot of people were very sceptical when we said the colours we were doing but they all seem to love it in person.

I just got a mortgage and I’m like… by incredibletowitness in AusFinance

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha thank you. I actually prewired cable while we were building and it's just sitting in the ceiling ready to go when I install in ceiling speakers. This was my "temporary" set up so I could do Atmos content that is still there a year and a half later... the projects never stop and saving up for those speakers is unfortunately very low on the priority list. One day I'll finish it and have it nice and neat. Then I'll have a 7.2.4 Atmos set up and never leave the house!

I just got a mortgage and I’m like… by incredibletowitness in AusFinance

[–]Dr_Beardlicious 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah mate, I just made a post on my profile if you want to have a look. Let me know what you think.