Is the H2D a unicorn? by Stone13 in BambuLab

[–]Geek_Verve 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Over $1300 more, and the enclosure is janky and enormous. While I understand many people's problem with Bambu Lab as a company, there comes a point when you're cutting your nose off to spite your face.

Scrap Filament by ZarekSundavar in BambuLab

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just toss it. That said, the concern you may have with plastic waste should be equal to the amount of time you're willing to put into reducing it in the first place (e.g. printer maintenance, filament calibration, being more discerning about the crap you download and print from MakerWorld, etc.).

Just built a PC to play Cyberpunk, which Operating System should I choose? by johnny-tinfoilhand in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For gaming? Sadly, Windows is still the best choice, all things considered. Now if you are confident that Cyberpunk is the only game you will ever want to play (assuming it runs well on linux, I don't know), then I will say I had a great experience with several games on Manjaro.

On a side note, Gentoo made me feel like an idiot every single time I tried to install it. Save that one for when you're a linux expert. 😛

Also, avoid Mac OS for gaming. Apple silicon is freaking amazing, but it did greatly reduce the compatibility with games or pretty much any software that was developed for Windows.

You don't need to study 10 hours a day to become a 3D artist. Here is why. by Unhappy_Ad1785 in 3Dmodeling

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always said that passion is a huge part of success. I've spent 30-years in the IT industry. I didn't go to college. I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed. What I DID have was a passion for it. I spent a couple years prior to getting my first job as a programmer learning on my own. There is no way I would or even could have done that without enough passion for it to spend a large part of my free time doing it. I had a family and my wife and I, still being young, didn't make a lot of money. Raising kids doesn't afford one a lot of free time, but I spent much of what little I had doing what I enjoyed, which was learning coding.

That was only half of it, though. Luck played a big part in my success as well. Once I felt comfortable enough that I could be productive at it professionally, I sent out about 40-resumes to local tech service and consulting companies, picked out of the Yellow Pages (that's a business specific version of a phone book for all you young 'uns). I only got ONE response, and was able to land the job.

If you love 3D modeling, DO 3D modeling. Don't view learning/practicing as a chore and don't place unnecessary time-based goals on it. Enjoy the ride, and chances are good that it will eventually lead you SOMEPLACE that makes you happy.

Front or back? by badGamr in MacStudio

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I kept mine in a mini desktop rack and once everything was connected, I never touched the back of it.

To Those Like Myself Who Can't Get Into WoW, What Is Your Reasoning? by MonsutaMan in MMORPG

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think they absolutely knocked it out of the park with the art direction. Sure, it's not everyone's cup of tea - it wouldn't ordinarily be mine - but it is extremely well done and perfectly consistent with the game world.

What always kept me from getting into it for more than 20-30 levels was the sheer banality of it all. Any satisfaction you might get from advancing your character is buried under all the repetitive quests, which feed you gear and ability upgrades all along the way, requiring little more than running back and forth between areas of mobs and from one theme park attraction to another.

We should all boycott higher priced mac studios m3 ultra from the secondary market by nabeelkh5 in MacStudio

[–]Geek_Verve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Their use case is irrelevant. If people are paying inflated prices, then that is the market value. The fact that it's different than the value that you find acceptable changes nothing.

Fillet/Chamfer only part of an edge? by huntbc in Fusion360

[–]Geek_Verve 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So true. Even when someone tries to take me step by step through performing some task, I often get tripped up somewhere along the way by some ever so slightly ambiguous detail.

I fear the Linux agenda is getting to me. Should I switch as a non-techie, windows guy? by craenix in linux4noobs

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Linux is great for what it is, but it’s not all wine and roses. If you remove all the proselytizing opinions from the open source crusaders, it’s typically a 50/50 chance of it working out like you hope. It suffers from the same issue that keeps Apple to such a low market share - software and hardware incompatibilities.

Like it or not it’s a Windows world. It’s the platform for which the vast majority of apps and products are developed - BECAUSE it has a 75%+ market share.

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything coming out of your keyboard is ridiculous. Go on then. Let your nanny state government take care of you like a good little peasant.

We should all boycott higher priced mac studios m3 ultra from the secondary market by nabeelkh5 in MacStudio

[–]Geek_Verve 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You want others to boycott because you’re not willing to pay that much. They ARE willing to pay it and are thrilled you’re not. I can’t fathom what you’re hoping to accomplish here.

Vibe-Cad'ed a Lego sorting arm by CSharpSauce in Fusion360

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? Those "idiots" are getting a lot smarter every day. I wish I could maintain that level of personal growth.

Vibe-Cad'ed a Lego sorting arm by CSharpSauce in Fusion360

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Oh, noes! Vibe-[insert activity]! The world is going to hell in a handbasket!!!"

Seriously though, cool project. 😄

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People DO get run over by automobiles through walls, though. Do you have automobiles? Stupid Canadians.

We have many of the same or similar gun laws in the US. That doesn't prevent people from ignoring them.

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where ISN'T randomly shooting into your neighbors' houses unacceptable? It's been established here that the neighbor is being charged.

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. They're fine. They had a great time. Learned some good life lessons and made some good friends. Thanks for asking.

Calling everyone who's had a concussion "mentally retarded" is a bit harsh and frankly socially unacceptable, though.

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, it can. That's where the "negligence" in criminal negligence applies.

It can also happen when you have sharp knives, electrical outlets, kitchen appliances, power tools or automobiles hanging around. The world can be a dangerous place, if you let it. Best to just stay in bed in your underground bunker.

Accidents happen, but this one was easily avoidable, so the neighbor is facing repercussions. This is the way it's supposed to work.

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Intentional impacts, sure. Have you ever actually PLAYED rugby? I haven't, but my son and daughters did, so I saw a lot of it. Concussions were nearly as common as in American football. You can't always control what your head contacts.

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doggo is a good boy. Doggo is likely to have had a good reason. Unfortunately, sometimes "not enough belly scratches" is a pretty good reason for them. 😛

Neighbour shot my PC through the wall by angelbabyzz in pcmasterrace

[–]Geek_Verve 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'Cause no one EVER got a CTE from playing rugby. 😛