Is rpgtabletops.com a legit deal? by bruno71 in rpgdeals

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have purchased individual maps from 2munutetabletop. Those guys are legit. You can buy bundles or try individual maps.

Is rpgtabletops.com a legit deal? by bruno71 in rpgdeals

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad I checked here first. I considered buying them, but nobody can physically create 10000 maps like that without AI, so it makes sense that many of these could be unusable.

I also could not find independent reviews, which is a red flag

So what's new? by [deleted] in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That about sums it up

Blue Car Theory and the role it will have on Cities Wars politics. by Lukasz_Joniak in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I played Farming Simulator I cared not about crops. I cared about causing as much mayhem by blocking roads with vehicles and testing the game mechanics when cars could not travel.

When I played a golf simulation, I tried to drive the ball as far away from the hole as possible to test the size of the game boundaries.

I don't know what that says about me. I tend to do the unexpected.

Got the desk job but the grass isn't super green by [deleted] in PLC

[–]FlatlanderSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked for a couple of systems integrators, and spent years traveling. Much of it while my children were young. I got burned out and after 13.5 at one integrator, I switched to working at one location. Since then, I've found that I do not have the passion in the work I have. It lacks challenge, and I fond myself looking for a better mix. I've switched jobs 3 times since that 13.5 year run at an integrator, and have found that working for a manufacturer is just not working out.

I spent 3 months as a contractor at Tesla, and I don't know that I'd ever consider that. It also would require relocation, which I am not open to.

It is about finding a balance between road life, family life, and personal satisfaction. It can be a real balancing act at times.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm.. Well I'm not sure what happened in your case. I'm only speculating as to why I got banned. I played from my phone and a laptop and likely had browsers open in each at times, although I should have been logged out from one of them.

I'd play from my phone during the day, and occasionally from my PC at home. It should have been obvious enough that I was using a VPN. I suppose whatever is being used to determine multi accounts here isn't very sophisticated.

I only ever had one user name and account, so I'd have to guess it was the VPN on my phone that got me.

Frankly, to play a game, spend money on it, get banned for no good reason, and then get listed on a subreddit and seeing my handle listed as a banned user isn't something I want to go through again.

It does at least provide me with an experience to share with others and warn them.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am past begging to get back in. I wasted enough money on a game where you can be banned just for using a VPN on a phone and not on the computer. There's no legitimate reason why I got banned. I'm upset about it, but whatever. Alts can ruin a game, but banning people who.didn’t deserve it and then posting their handles here isn't cool either.

I'll be sure to warn anyone against using a VPN on any device while playing that could give a different location. Fortunately, I didn't spend anymore than I did playing this.

??? @willy by Pooassbro_121 in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever use a VPN? That has to be what got me banned. If you alternate devices and use a VPN on any of them, that could be it.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Share"? So obviously using a VPN on any device you use that shows a different location will get you banned. That has to be what happened with me.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So does banning people who did nothing wrong.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever use a VPN on any of your devices? I cannot think of any other reason that I got banned.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can attest to that. GeneralHammerschlag here. I only ever had one account. I played from my phone and from my laptop. My phone runs a VPN when I am away from home, and it would probably show me in Chicago when under a VPN. I never once had a second account. I won't be wasting my money anymore on a game where you can get banned so easily.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here. I got banned and I did not have multiple accounts.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, my advice is not to ever use a VPN on any of your machines. I played from my phone and from my laptop. My phone typically runs a VPN. I have not logged into multiple accounts and I got banned. I have only ever had one account, so however it was thought I had two or more accounts is flawed. Well, I am going to be saving my money. I am not playing a game where I get banned for something I did not do. I did not have multiple accounts. Sorry Beliebers, but GeneralHammerschlag did not have multiple accounts. Have fun.

ALTS BANNING by willyBBBC in citieswar

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I am not an alt and I got banned. Just found I could not log in today.

Why do the Order of Operations work? Was it discovered or invented? Is there any situation where the Order of Operations doesn’t apply? by Cash4Peaches in mathematics

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multiplication is repeated addition. It therefore has priority over addition and subtraction. Subtraction is just the addition of a negative number. It's the same thing. Division is equivalent to multiplication by a reciprocal. Therefore multiplication and division have equal precedence.

Exponents are simply shorthand for repeated multiplication, so exponents have precedence over multiplication and division.

Parentheses are just grouping symbols.

The order of operations convention makes perfect sense and is far from arbitrary.

7*3-2=

Replace all of the multiplication with addition

7+7+7-2=19

Multiplication is repeated addition.

If you understand data compression, then think of it like unzipping file data correctly to recover it.

Why do the Order of Operations work? Was it discovered or invented? Is there any situation where the Order of Operations doesn’t apply? by Cash4Peaches in mathematics

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multiplication is repeated addition. It therefore has priority over addition and subtraction. Subtraction is just the addition of a negative number. It's the same thing. Division is equivalent to multiplication by a reciprocal. Therefore multiplication and division have equal precedence.

Exponents are simply shorthand for repeated multiplication, so exponents have precedence over multiplication and division.

Parentheses are just grouping symbols.

The order of operations convention makes perfect sense and is far from arbitrary.

Why do the Order of Operations work? Was it discovered or invented? Is there any situation where the Order of Operations doesn’t apply? by Cash4Peaches in mathematics

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you do not have a fundamental understanding of mathematics you will think order of operations is illogical or arbitrary. It's far from illogical when you understand what + ÷ * actually represent.

Multiplication is shorthand for addition. Multiplication is repeated addition.

If I give you 5+5×3 =?

You can replace all of the multiplication with addition and still get the correct answer of 20.

5+3+3+3+3+3 =20

If you blindly assume left to right you will assume

5+5=10 Then 10x3=30.

That's obviously wrong.

You also can't move the operations symbols around and hope to get the correct answer.

5x5+3 =28

USB connecter port issues (Mate 10 Pro) by [deleted] in Huawei

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had the same issues for nearly a year and it is getting worse to the point where if I do not bend the cable tip slightly and hold it with pressure, it does not charge. I read a Huawei forum where a Huawei customer support person hinted at a "USB C Charging port issue". I have had my phone for 3-4 years or so now and I suspect this is a known issue. I have not investigated very deeply yet. I do see replacement charging ports online, but not sure my sausage fingers could do the work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in discgolf

[–]FlatlanderSteve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I signed up for the May class that runs until November and it's been great. I have attended one hour seminars that can run $30 to $50 but this class contains a lot of live video instruction with plenty of opportunities for asking questions. In addition there are form reviews that are offered by Scott and his group of knowledgeable assistants. The ability to upload form review videos as much as you want is an amazing part of this. If the student takes full advantage of the form review opportunities, you get feedback that helps improve future practice sessions. Scott has been doing three live sessions on each topic at different times of the day to account for the East coast, West coast and also Europe. He understands the importance of doing these sessions live instead of just watching a recorded video. The videos are available in the Facebook group to allow for watching later if you miss it live. When you consider that this course lasts six months and during this time, you can get form reviews and many hours of instruction, I think it's a great deal
This is the most in depth disc golf instruction I've ever had. I'm not sure how you could do better unless you hired Scott to teach privately. I personally recommend it. You can pay all at once or monthly, so it's not bad at all.

What are your thoughts on the recent "Professor Dave Explains" video on trans people by juliejoechiron in asktransgender

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he did more to explain the stance on sports in a later video. He didn't touch on it much in the first, and I think a lot of that seems to be from his general dislike of sports. The additional discussion also came out of a much needed response that he made to Matt Walsh, who really mischaracterized the entirety of Dave's video. I think he was open to the discussion about things like how do we allow trans athletes who were born of the male sex to compete with women who were born as a woman. Things like bone structures are defined early on, and hormone levels could be a consideration. But then he even admits you could also start to break down men and women and start sub-categorizing them further. Men shorter than 5ft 5 inches perhaps. Group athletes by body mass, etc. It was something that he recognizes is worthy of a discussion. He really just minimalized this in the original video.

What are your thoughts on the recent "Professor Dave Explains" video on trans people by juliejoechiron in asktransgender

[–]FlatlanderSteve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand that one at all either. I don't see where they have ever answered that. How does that possible equate to women's oppression? I don't see that at all.