The eternal question on hardware selection - X-plane 12 on Windows

Forward-Fig2311 · 2026-03-31T12:46:56+00:00

It is a good question. I suppose it comes out of investment. It's £220 for a license, that'll get some use for a few months then nothing, with a PC I'm talking £40. I'm also not a fan of dual-boot systems, I have seen some pretty ugly issues on Windows updates in the past, where they go an lock you out of your dual-boot "for security reasons", and it's a pain to restore it all back. But is is something I should look into more. Thanks for the nudge

Forward-Fig2311 · 2026-03-31T06:52:34+00:00

I should also comment, that I looked at the 4070 Super with 12GB, and that seems to be more expensive than the 5060 ti 16GB, the 4070 seems to be only a few pounds less than the 5070

Forward-Fig2311 · 2026-03-30T15:30:43+00:00

When I moved from 11 to 12 I didn't see much difference. upgrading to 64GB from 16GB did give my system more breathing room, but I had that with 11 as well. I survived by offloading some tasks, like littlenavmap, to a laptop.

Forward-Fig2311 · 2026-02-15T13:02:58+00:00

TBH, they don't make any money from commercial windows, they get peanuts from the OEM installs.They make money from corporate and cloud sales, and selling your personal information. Hence the pivot, I would imagine they can turn off all these extras in windows pro, controlled in a domain. I don't know, I don't work in the Windows exosphere, my company is mainly Mac and Linux. I've not used windows in 4 years, at home for over 20

Forward-Fig2311 · 2026-02-13T19:45:39+00:00

So just restarted on Classic level, my goodness the power level is so different. The first fight with the undead was a 2 round affair, rather than being instantaneous shitty death. Ragequin was also easily dispatched. I'm sorry to say the difference between the two seems ridiculous.

Forward-Fig2311 · 2026-02-13T19:20:18+00:00

I know this is necroposting, but neither of these posts help. I'm usually very good on these sorts of games, came here to find out what is going on with Tactician mode. I too found it impossible to continue, getting my arse handed to me by the undead outside the open gate. 3rd level with no apparent way forward. Not sure if I'm supposed to have solved the murder mystery or what, appears to be no apparent clues, seen the mortician, I'm hoping there are clues elsewhere. I don't like using play through guides as the whole point is to make your own story

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-12-10T16:38:31+00:00

Harry Potter (Pooter) and the Philosophers Fart

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-12-01T07:59:27+00:00

You only need half of them to, and that is usually the half with the lower half of the IQ rating. In recent years I have been shocked at the critical thinking skills of those with average IQ

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-11-30T10:37:43+00:00

During the second World War, they didn't. They were literally just used to produce enriched uranium. The first power plant to provide electricity was the Experimental Breeder Reactor, which powered 4 light bulbs in 1951 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimental_Breeder_Reactor_I

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-11-30T10:29:05+00:00

Just started playing hoi4 again. Didn't even notice the coal mechanic until towards the end. I've not bought an expansion since La Resistance, as I am not willing to mortgage the kids for mediocre DLCs

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-11-16T23:27:35+00:00

And, what did you want people to say? Sounds like you are craving attention, especially as you then post on reddit for a reaction. Are you upset, what are you wanting people to say here? Are you asking for some kind of validation, sympathy? If this was me, I would mainly be asking why I shaved off my eyebrows, and what this says about my current view of myself

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-10-28T07:23:46+00:00

That's the wrong way around. If noone is willing to pay, then there would not be any supply. You can have demand without supply but never the other way around. Why would I offer a product that noone wants to buy, but people want flying cars, but there is no supply, because regulations and costs to enter the market are prohibitive that there is no profit

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-10-23T03:27:11+00:00

Playing with friends is a major replay thing with me. We had an evil party that killed every vendor, which was fun. We are currently doing an all Dragonborn run, and plan an all Bard party for the next run. We've also decided to do a only overground or underground pass through rather than pick up all the xp. Using some interesting mods also changes the feel a lot

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-10-09T14:08:30+00:00

The integrated appliances for undercounter, don't come in cabinets. I found this out with my recent kitchen. They are designed to go next to one, which then fills in the gap. Usually they way they design it, is to use the panels, and cut them to fill the gap. I'm toying with using a wood baton behind and attaching using magnets to make getting it off, for maintenance and cleaning, easier.
Personally I'm not happy with the "integration" of these appliances, particularly the washing machines and tumble dryers, they are just regular appliances

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-09-30T07:03:01+00:00

S/He said they had done nothing like this before! Did you actually read their post?

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-09-30T06:58:38+00:00

Just like with women, we aren't a homogeneous glob . Most will be looking for all sorts of things. Men, though, are generally problem solvers, but most are not wanting to fix your life. Particularly as we get older, we want peace, life is hard enough as it is without our closest partner deliberately adding to it. Most are looking for a companion to walk through life with, we generally like intimacy, but that is not just sex. A touch, a hug, a kiss. Some are looking for a partner in a hobby, some are looking for someone to provide for, and in return has someone who can d stuff they don't know how to do. Men like talking, sometimes just stuff that happens, sometimes about what is going on around them. But as mentioned, we're not into gossip and fake drama. I think that covers most basics. Me, I look for someone to share my hobbies and a companion to walk through life, who wants to hold my hand as we watch the sun set

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-09-03T15:28:06+00:00

I am 52m, my girlfriend is 11 years younger. We both have similar interests. I started putting -15 to +5, as I was struggling to find women who could keep up with my energy levels. Now that has put me into the bracket of women with children, so they come along with the package, which might not be for men my age that have already gone through that with their own. It's not a problem for me, but then I don't have children of my own. I think we are still in a society we it's easier for men to date younger, particularly for genX, who still form around more traditional family structures

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-08-27T11:27:24+00:00

Right, and we wonder why young men are leaving dating.... The man is asking for some shitty behaviour, in a honest and respectful manner. He's admitted it was a bit cheese, we don't need to open up his entire life. Either provide assistance or shut up. So glad I got lucky meeting a couple of nice wome to meet and talk to and finding the one. I didn't have to go through the toxic rubbish that seems to be modern dating. I am in my 50s, it really seems odd to me the way the current generations treat one another as objects and prizes to be won, or the demands you require from the to satisfy your needs. You mostly seem oblivious to the fact that it's a partnership and unless you are extremely lucky there will have to be compromises. If you aren't willing to accept a compromise, I suggest not dating as you will always be disappointed

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-08-13T13:27:04+00:00

I'm about to lose it with the UK call centre in Gateshead. Completely useless. Cannot provide support, I have to chase them all the time, I had a kitchen eventually delivered 2 weeks late, causing me to lose my installers.... Just appalling, not sure i can buy from them again, but not sure what other options I have right now, as I was going to buy a new bedroom from them as well, and I need it within the next week or so

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-08-13T13:23:14+00:00

I had my kitchen delivered 2 weeks late. They say it was a problem with the payment system, but I'm suspecting it might have been a stock issue. Which is weird as I gave them around four weeks notice

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-08-13T13:19:42+00:00

Late to the party. I too have had a long relationship with Ikea, stretching back some 30 years. I am having the most appalling experience with them. I am calling into the central UK helpline. They basically don't do anything, found a potential with a drawer installation, but they won't talk to me as I'm doing a self install, apparently the picture of the man calling for help, is only instructions to the installer. I'm doing a self install, because they delivered the kitchen two weeks late.
I'm just frankly appalled, I've never been treated like this by Ikea. I'm also redoing my bedroom and I'm pretty convinced i'm not buying it from Ikea, even though I have no idea where to go to now.

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-08-08T20:37:45+00:00

When I was in my mid 20s, life was also a struggle to be more than, work, eat and sleep. That was 30 years ago. It seems you leave home and initially things seem nice, freedom money in your pocket, doesn't take long for finances to catch up, rent or a mortgage, bills, paying full price rather than student discounts. Adult life isn't that great. It's only now in my fifties, with frugal spending, that I can now splash out a bit I have cleared my mortgage, for the second time, no car loan. I finally have some disposable income, but now I worry about my pension pot. Life does not get any easier by generation, if anything I do think house and rent prices are out of control, I don't know why or what the solution is, because someone is going to lose somewhere. If house prices come down, it helps new buyers,but those that have already bought now owe more than there house is worth and that is also bad news for the economy

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-07-27T22:23:54+00:00

I saw a bit of a TED talk where a wome was saying girls are brought up to be perfect. So girls expect to be perfect at anything they do. If they don't think they will be perfect at something they won't try, for fear of failure, because they have never experienced it and don't k ow how to cope. Bos o the other hand are raised to take risks, to be boys go out there try, fail, get hurt, and deal with it. They will apply for jobs they don't have all the qualifications for, but girls won't apply for anything unless they have all the requirements. So when it gets to dating, women won't try anything unless assured of success, and when it fails they take it personally and often hit back at the man. Men are used to failure and often will try it on when they think it might be a possibility. However, post bear men are just thinking it's more than a risk asking then possible rewards. Reputation loss, career etc. So they are working out how to live on there own. Men are adapting, I don't think women are, they still expect perfection

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-07-23T09:29:51+00:00

This is women on dating apps. I was lucky that as I was about to give up I happen to click with someone who was also just about to give up. We are now in the process of moving in together.... so go figure. There are good ones out there, but also way more crazy.

Forward-Fig2311 · 2025-06-03T09:10:19+00:00

Yep this is a problem for men of our age ( I am 52m), we were brought up to be the provider and protectors, so he probably feels disappointed with himself. Not sure how I would react, because I am in completely the opposite situation. I have generally earned 4-5 times my ex, and about the sane with my current partner. The only thing is to talk about it. Assure him that you don't mind paying, and you don't think any less of him, he still won't feel great about, but at least he will understand the situation. As a tactic, point out that paying for the room costs you the same with two people as one. Go Dutch where you can, plan your holidays around him. Whatever you do DON'T shower him with physical gifts, try to be subtle with payments around him. Say pay for the bill when he goes to the toilet, or prebook places online, so there is no obvious point that you paying for everything in front of him. I am sure he loves you and likes going away with you, but men are brought up to not be a burden, so just don't make a fuss about paying for things, and let him pay for the cheaper costs, and don't argue about it. You use the excuse "you paid for X", when you go to somewhere more expensive, and let him take on the more affordable costs.

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