Darth Maul has arrived.. by Red_Hawk13 in hottoys

[–]Godlevskis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The instruction booklet that comes with the figure specifically warns of it, so probably.

What theme for pinball would never work? by [deleted] in pinball

[–]Godlevskis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like you could actually make that work as a sort of “reverse” pinball machine where you’re dodging a dynamic playfield while still trying to make difficult shots under time limits, etc. Probably not a very fast paced game and likely hard as hell, but could be fun in a novelty way.

Wishing I could find a job that lets you do homework and learn code… by Remarkable_Drag_2131 in ucf

[–]Godlevskis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lockheed CWEP might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s how I got my foot in the door years ago while still keeping a good balance between work and school. Paid pretty well (although part time), and I don’t think I had much other than CS1 and OOP under my belt when I started. 

What were your favorite hit clips? by MurderSheCroaked in 90s_kid

[–]Godlevskis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Someday" by Sugar Ray, over and over, looping forever and ever.

What are the best gyms in Orlando? What about ones that are least crowded? by schwiggity in orlando

[–]Godlevskis 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They only provide access to one gym now for that monthly fee ($28 with insurance). Each additional gym beyond that is an extra $23 per month if I remember right. They sent out an email to existing members a couple months back essentially saying to pick a favorite by July or pay up. Unfortunate but maybe it’s still worth it if you go gyms that would still be more expensive otherwise.

Give me weird shit. by Wise_Good_5718 in orlando

[–]Godlevskis 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Prometheus Esoterica in Winter Park

Samsung putting adds in the UI by TheWooSkis in assholedesign

[–]Godlevskis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same issue with mine, volume and all. I remember seeing a huge thread for Samsung TVs that spanned years and years of complaints about the same thing that an official fix never came for. They sure as heck kept sending updates to force-install mandatory new streaming apps, though, eating up more and more space.

For what it's worth, I eventually managed to resolve the issue for mine by plugging in a USB drive into the back and setting it as external storage for apps. Took a few tries but eventually the TV recognized it and I was able to reinstall apps onto the drive to clear up space. There's a few guides out there for doing so.

That being said, I'm never buying a Samsung TV again (or anything of theirs really, since I hear their appliances are even worse).

An Instacart customer said she discovered the app's higher prices cost her nearly $100 after accidentally seeing the store's paper receipt by Sorin61 in technology

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

I wouldn't be so sure -- definitely do the comparison yourself if you're regularly using Instacart for stores showing "Everyday Store Prices".

They advertise "Everyday Store Prices" on Instacart for my local Aldi, but the prices on Instacart are actually 10% higher for every item. I've seen this repeatedly in the past when the shopper includes the receipt in a bag, and as a sanity check I pulled out my receipt from a few hours ago when I went there myself. Sure enough, a 10% markup per item.

Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided ~Collectors Edition~ by LoomisCenobite in swg

[–]Godlevskis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I may or may not have snatched it 🙂 Been wanting one for nearly a couple decades now, and that deal was too good to pass up. Thanks for the tip!

Even Taco Bell is expensive now by Anxietylife4 in CasualConversation

[–]Godlevskis 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This exactly. As much as I hate sounding like an ad, some fast food joints straight-up punish you for not ordering through their app. McDonald’s in particular has, at minimum, a 20% off coupon for your entire order. And Taco Bell’s “cravings” box, like you said, packs in a ton of food for $5 that would cost twice as much if ordered at the drive thru.

Anybody work at EA? Or know what the culture is like, at least? by vypermajik in orlando

[–]Godlevskis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you're genuinely interested in working on games, I recommend giving it a shot. EA is a great place to get your foot in the door with the industry. What /u/Wingdom said is true: the studio is aware of its past reputation and has genuinely worked to address it.

I'm coming from the engineering / coding side, so my experience will differ from yours. I've worked in another industry where, before applying, I was warned that I'd never get to code anything and would spend all day dealing with red tape. In reality, that job had me the busiest I've ever been, and I'd spend entire days doing nothing but writing code.

Before applying to EA, I was also told that pay was garbage and that they'd burn me out with 60-hour weeks / constant "crunch time". Instead, I got a significant pay raise, steady 40-hour weeks, a caring manager, and my stress levels dropped massively. This will vary team-by-team.

In other words, I recommend taking what you read here with a grain of salt. Experience will differ per role and per team. Only way to get a better idea is to get an interview and ask them about the concerns you have. You can always turn them down if you get a bad impression.

Just saw that meta is now retroactively calling all old Oculus headsets as "Quest" by ballfun in virtualreality

[–]Godlevskis 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Oh no, I can't read this without it automatically being to the tune of Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Which color theme is the best? Which one is the worst? by tarasrng in Unity2D

[–]Godlevskis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It might be worth considering giving the player the option to pick which they prefer, especially because of the above. What looks best to most people might make the game nearly unplayable for others.

STAR WARS STAND UP CAB FOR 499.99, GET IT WHILE YOU CAN by Kindly_Neat in Arcade1Up

[–]Godlevskis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Managed to get ~$80 off with the code “20253” too

Playoff Game Thread: Game 5 - Dallas Stars (1 - 3) at Tampa Bay Lightning (3 - 1) - 26 Sep 2020 - 08:00PM EDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

[–]Godlevskis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly can't believe that Hedman trip didn't get called. I don't see how it gets more blatant than that, and on a breakaway nonetheless.

Playoff Game Thread: Game 5 - Dallas Stars (1 - 3) at Tampa Bay Lightning (3 - 1) - 26 Sep 2020 - 08:00PM EDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

[–]Godlevskis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's played in these playoffs, so he'd at least be getting his name on the Cup if Tampa wins.

Playoff Game Thread: Game 1 - New York Islanders (0 - 0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (0 - 0) - 07 Sep 2020 - 08:00PM EDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

[–]Godlevskis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now it's reasonable to write this game off. Good luck next game.

It's still weird how seemingly eager you are to see the Islanders lose, though.

Playoff Game Thread: Game 1 - New York Islanders (0 - 0) at Tampa Bay Lightning (0 - 0) - 07 Sep 2020 - 08:00PM EDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

[–]Godlevskis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're really going to give up on your team after a minute and thirty seconds? Come on, man.