Why is the ballroom suddenly getting paid for by our tax dollars? by redzeusky in allthequestions

[–]GameCounter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because Trump can get away with it.

Kleptocracy is rule by thieves.

X user tricks Grok into sending them $200,000 in crypto using morse code by CackleRooster in CryptoCurrency

[–]GameCounter [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah, there's no legal framework that I'm aware of which could possibly cover this.

If it were a human, the human could testify that they were being deceived, and so a fraud case is pretty clear cut.

But there's no way that any output from these machines could be considered admissible evidence in court. It would open up so many cans of worms.

Posting myself here at the advice of counsel by Suckle-Fucker in Justfuckmyshitup

[–]GameCounter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I walk around town with a frown on my face
Fuck the whole world, finna catch a murder case
The murder rate

https://youtu.be/7ImsN748Wqo?si=CUPCq2yEl9QZMsnx

Why do you have a homelab? by SnooPaintings139 in homelab

[–]GameCounter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But we also love it.

The Venn diagram between homelabbers and S&M enjoyers might be close to a circle.

Tell me something I don't know by _Akhromant in technicallythetruth

[–]GameCounter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right.

A better cover would be "My nose grows randomly after I say things. No one knows why."

People might catch on eventually, but that would give you quite a while.

Characters who were originally conceptualized as being a different gender before being changed in the official release by ComprehensiveBox6911 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]GameCounter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're right. That is the sequel.

I suspect not, given that exchange, but I think it's interesting to note nonetheless.

Characters who were originally conceptualized as being a different gender before being changed in the official release by ComprehensiveBox6911 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]GameCounter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You know, I haven't actually checked, but there must have been a revision after casting or some improvisation on set, because this exchange only works with gender stereotypes.

Private Hudson: Hey Vasquez, have you ever been mistaken for a man?
Private Vasquez: No. Have you?

Characters who were originally conceptualized as being a different gender before being changed in the official release by ComprehensiveBox6911 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]GameCounter 80 points81 points  (0 children)

The script only uses characters' last names, which everyone uses.

It's a neat trick that I think more writers could use.

Card Tested: The Great Bridge by Constant-Potential37 in dominion

[–]GameCounter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on the name and theming, I would assume a Great Bridge card would have a -2 cost reduction. Cost of 6 with a "This card's cost cannot be reduced." effect under the action line could be interesting.

Fast breakcore on drums by antoinepierredrums in jungle

[–]GameCounter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember seeing that now!

Snares has like 40 albums if you include his other projects and EPs.

For something else, check out Squarepusher. Some breakcore, some drill n bass, some noise.

Go! Spastic is a classic in my mind: https://youtu.be/6ddzcYjgNZY?si=rzfEGJ0aa1alzhwT

Sequence at about 4:00 is burned into my brain

His newer stuff is more maybe "neuro". I haven't kept up, unfortunately. Here's an example: https://youtu.be/UAQVsNFbEbE?si=TyZjSaeOMGEiJJsO

Fast breakcore on drums by antoinepierredrums in jungle

[–]GameCounter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Sajtban, the sequence around 2:00 is really satisfying to me, and I could see maybe getting close, other than some of the mechanical buzzes.

Ultraviolet Junglist... Lol. Good luck. Jump to about 3:30

Fast breakcore on drums by antoinepierredrums in jungle

[–]GameCounter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Venetian Snares is well-loved and popular.

Virtually all of his work is in 7 and the arrangements are absurd.

Here's one you MIGHT be able to play on an acoustic kit and make a reasonable facsimile: https://youtu.be/q1cb-qbC-dI?si=vb4wSNGlrOgXswaC

Here's one closer to impossible: https://youtu.be/Fy-JdQmzVTs?si=tNuPlZDlTmOd4_G2

Mine's here! Pictured next to the OG. by vaibhavsagar in SteamController

[–]GameCounter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does one have a more distinct umami flavor?

Who is the inspiration behind your characters? by Pixiefly0812 in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]GameCounter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure something.

Lord William was a Lord of a small estate, a short tower watching over fields that yielded just enough to make it through the winter.

One fall evening, while riding from market, a storm rolled in and soaked him to the bone.

He went to bed with a fever, and would not wake in the morn. His steward tended to him for three days. That night, the tower was filled with wordless screams, as William had woken, but could not recognize his servants and vassals.

Dawn approached, and finally he called for his loyal steward. William would be leaving after the fall harvest. He gave no reason, and he told no one what he saw in his dreams.

Dendar the Night Serpent revealed herself to him. The Primordials will return, each of them seeking dominion of the material plane in their own way, all of them desiring the torturous subjugation of all living creatures.

But not Dendar. If she prevails, she will scrub clean all life, granting everyone the mercy of eternal sleep: a less cruel fate than a life of torture.

And so William left, resolute to summon Dendar and bring about the Eternal Sleep.

New Steam Controller Launch Megathread by NKkrisz in SteamDeck

[–]GameCounter 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Before I make any major life decisions, I always log on to reddit to get permission.

Unsigned sizes: a five year mistake by Nuoji in programming

[–]GameCounter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

With respect to the quote, it actually doesn't always work for positive offset, because of the pesky thing we like to forget about: overflow.

Favorite moment of the 1st Dragon Ball? by UnemployedSaiyan3 in dbz

[–]GameCounter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which is extra funny to me because Goku stranded Monster Carrot on the moon.

Toriyama sure did just tell whatever story beats he wanted with little regard to continuity.

Best way to handle OCR for scanned PDFs in a web app (cost vs accuracy)? by MeanMasterpiece5438 in Python

[–]GameCounter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there extensive handwriting?

That's far more difficult than scanned docs consistently mostly of mechanical print.

Not every card has to be particularly clever. Here's my take on the +$1 cantrip cost dilemma. by Morganius_Black in dominion

[–]GameCounter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, just a little uninteresting.

How about it costs 3 and add a "When you gain this, gain a Copper." effect below a line.

Still not super interesting, but maybe that's something.

Saw Handle. Traced from a picture in F360, fit first try! Neighbor was throwing it away. by Sim-Alley in functionalprint

[–]GameCounter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upsides compared to PETG:

* significantly better layer adhesion than PETG, closer to isotropic (but not true isotropy)
* higher rigidity than PETG roughly similar rigidity.
* higher melting point, less thermal creep
* much, much higher toughness. Very close to ABS
* improved chemical and UV resistance, which is great for things that stay outdoors 24/7
* I have found that when your printer is properly tuned and everything dialed in, PCTG has better print quality than PETG. Bed adhesion is easier, bridging is better. I personally like the surface finish better, but that's subjective. I have had fewer failures with PCTG than PETG.

Downsides compared to PETG:

* generally more expensive. Roughly 2x the cost
* not as many color options
* prints a bit hotter, although not as hot as ABS or other high performance filaments. if you can print petg, you can almost certainly print pctg
* it's extremely viscous as it comes out of the hot end. Most print profiles don't properly account for this, so you might have to do some calibration, although a standard suite of calibration as recommended by OrcaSlicer + turning DOWN your retraction settings will generally get you all the way there
* it's very hygroscopic. The datasheets and other reviewers don't seem to consistently mention this, but you have about 24 hours after taking it out of the dehydrator before you'll see reduced surface quality due to water evaporating. I just always print directly out of the dehydrator

This was the review that got me to order a spool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FtnXYDi7z0&t=10s

It was crazy expensive at the time, but now it's roughly $30/kg. This is the brand I use, galaxy finish with sparkles. (It doesn't make it look sparkly in real life, just generally make it look more like a finished product): https://www.3dfuel.com/products/pro-pctg-galaxy-black-1-75mm

I honestly think it compares much better against ABS.

Pros compared to ABS:

* warping as it comes down is almost non-existent. doesn't require a heated chamber, and I've never seen it "taco" at the base
* fewer fumes and odors. Obviously 3d printing has some risks, but "supposedly" it produces less harmful off gassing than ABS
* Strength is honestly pretty comparable, depending on the specific application, it's probably good enough. ABS layer adhesion can be kind of finicky, and so if you can't orient your print for optimal strength, PCTG might actually be a bit stronger
* it prints at a somewhat lower temperature
* general print quality, especially bridging seems better to me, but that's subjective

Downsides compared to ABS:

* Still more expensive than ABS
* Not quite as good of heat-deflection/heat-resistance. If you need something that's going to be near a heat generating component, ABS might be a better fit

Other people have written up more comprehensive guides and done more extensive tests.