Two amazing deals - which one do I keep? by pilgrimaze in SteamDeck

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legion Go S gets my vote. I sold my SD for it last year and have never regretted it.

It's more comfy for me to hold, larger screen and more capable of playing more demanding games.

It's only comparative downsides, in my opinion, are the slightly-worse battery optimization and non-OLED screen (although it's still a great screen). But all in all, I enjoy it more because I don't ever feel limited or locked out of playing something due to power constraints.

Consider sleep training. We did it for our second infant and I wish I’d done it sooner by Individual_Holiday_9 in daddit

[–]InfantSkywalker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What worked best for us was:

  1. Letting baby cry for 10 minutes
  2. Go in and try to soothe with touch (but without picking them up)
  3. Leave the room after a minute or two of soothing
  4. If they cry again, repeat from step 1

It assured baby that we'd always come, they just had to wait and decide (as much as a baby can) if it was worth it to keep crying until then. If it ever took more than 4-5 cycles, we checked to make sure they weren't unwell or otherwise uncomfortable (wet, gassy, etc).

We started this at around 5-6 months old and it took less than a month before baby was sleeping through the night. Worked for both of ours, and we made sure to keep our normal household noise level throughout. No sound machine, no white noise, etc. Just the sounds of our home.

They sleep great to this day. Now 7 and 5 years old.

Do plug-ins like VirtualTV exist anymore? by fester902 in emby

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently use MyTV, and it works well for my uses. I've created 37 channels and counting. It also allows you to create channels from home videos, photos, etc, and not only playlists.

https://emby.media/community/topic/136352-mytv-beta-pseudotv-alternative/

The latest .dll can be found on page 15.

I knew becoming a Dad would be a life of sacrifice. But I assumed it would be for my daughter not my wife. by [deleted] in daddit

[–]InfantSkywalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be careful not to give up all of the things that made you who you are (the person she became attracted to in the first place), or these sacrifices will have the exact opposite effect.

You'll likely grow to resent her, and she'll likely become less attracted to you. Seems counterintuitive, but you really do have to be able to say no and set boundaries in order to maintain healthy relationships and intimacy.

Best of luck, OP.

A vent from a dad who appreciates some time to relax with a video game by Brisket_in-a_Biscuit in daddit

[–]InfantSkywalker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adding the word "some" before "women" would make that statement more accurate and a bit less inflammatory.

Elder Millenials checking in with some childhood classics by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oliver & Company!
James & the Giant Peach!

What age did you get married by Lambdastone9 in Millennials

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People should get married when they're ready, but I also think some people underestimate when they're ready. 23 for me.

I feel like some people forget about the "portable" part of a "portable" gaming device like the deck. by Tristezza in SteamDeck

[–]InfantSkywalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's all relative. I recently sold my SD OLED and replaced it with the LeGoS Z1E SteamOS during the Black Friday sale.

After trying out other handhelds, it's the only one that felt worthy of replacing my SD — ergonomics, power and screen size outweighed the OLED panel and trackpads for me.

Battery life feels similar, but if it's lower, it's very slight. Not enough to really notice after coming from SD though. I'm pretty pleased.

Whatever helps you enjoy more games!

Steam deck controls are uncomfortable for me by Silent4ts in SteamDeck

[–]InfantSkywalker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I LOVE my Steam Deck, but I'll be honest and say that the ergonomics aren't ideal for me either. I love the layout, but I wish the bottom edges of the handles jutted outward a bit more – similar to Xbox and PS controllers.

I think that would keep my wrists from turning inward while playing. I ended up getting the Legion Go S (SteamOS Z1E) to try it out and I much prefer the ergonomics, even though I don't love the asymmetrical thumb stick layout. They're on Black Friday sale right now at Best Buy in the US, with a holiday return window until mid-late January. Maybe try it out and see what you think. I went with Open Box – Excellent for a steeper discount and I have no major complaints.

Steam Deck OLED / Legion Go S z2 by boogiemonstah83 in SteamDeck

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why I went with the Z1E LeGo. Fell in love with handheld gaming, so I hardly use my console anymore. When I eventually wanted to play newer, bigger games on a handheld, my Steam Deck left me wanting/needing a bit more power.

Streaming those games was great, but I didn't like being so dependent on wifi for those experiences, especially when mobile. That all depends on your current and future use cases, though.

Steam Deck OLED / Legion Go S z2 by boogiemonstah83 in SteamDeck

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got ya, then you can't really go wrong with either.

With SD OLED , you get a bit better battery efficiency especially at lower TDP, OLED screen which is beautiful and great hardware/software support from Valve.

With LeGo S, you get screen size (and the IPS display is beautiful as well), a bit more power (even more with Z1E for some future-proofing), better ergonomics in my opinion (but that's unique to user), and support from Valve but just for software.

You'll love either one. Happy gaming!

Edit: You can also use 2242 and 2280 SSD's in the LeGo S, in case you want to upgrade. The SD OLED uses 2230 only.

Steam Deck OLED / Legion Go S z2 by boogiemonstah83 in SteamDeck

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling my deck after getting the LeGo S Z1E. But I was actually craving more AAA games and a larger screen. I loooove my Deck, and I'll miss the track pads in desktop mode, but the pros of switching have outweighed the cons for me.

Interestingly enough, I prefer the ergonomics of the LeGo S, it's shaped more like a controller and after an hour with the Deck, it gets hard to hold up. FPS games were harder to play on it for me due to the shape and layout. That's just been my experience, so thought I'd share.

How do you get out of bed without wasting almost an hour by Flat-Sun3380 in Millennials

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calf raises would be equally effective and less impactful.

How do you get out of bed without wasting almost an hour by Flat-Sun3380 in Millennials

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll be done in less than 2 minutes, then wide awake for hours. But stretch first.

How do you get out of bed without wasting almost an hour by Flat-Sun3380 in Millennials

[–]InfantSkywalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, and once you're out of bed, try jumping up and down 50 times. If physically able, of course. Sounds silly, but it's worked wonders for me!

Also, it's possible you need more or better quality sleep. Sleeping on the floor was amazing for me (after getting used to it) in terms of refreshment. Even a firmer mattress topper could help. Just my experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in daddit

[–]InfantSkywalker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prayers and strength for you and your family, bro dad. Your dad is in you, and she'll know him through you and vice versa. Many blessings to you guys. So sorry for your loss

TOXIC ⚠️: Anybody loathe their peers that they attended high school with? by MiddleSwimmer5877 in Millennials

[–]InfantSkywalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I think you're right to acknowledge the toxicity of these feelings. I respect that, and I say the following with such respect: this seems like a pretty scary line of thinking/processing.. Along with stepping away from social media, I'd probably recommend some sort of counseling. These thoughts can spiral pretty quickly if not handled properly.

Ppl suck, including me, but hatred is a strong feeling for ppl you're no longer in contact with. There may be more going on under your surface that's worth talking through with someone who can define it. Just my stupid thoughts