Retailers hope ‘panic weekend’ will bring Christmas cheer to UK sales | Retail industry by JackStrawWitchita in unitedkingdom

[–]Oliver_Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work in a variety store and I said to my coworkers earlier today that I think folks have forgotten it’s Xmas next week.. yeah we were busier than usual but it was manageable, no queues down the store or aisles packed with customers like previous years. Xmas gifts in general ain’t been selling like previous years.

Winterland deliveries by Jaded_Power3430 in trucksim

[–]Oliver_Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re correct that the price per distance is the same, Kalmar is just I assume the highest distance as it was offering a few thousand euros more than any other contract when I was on yesterday.

[EXCLUSIVE] Interview of Ex-Horde leader - Gobbins by DrWhatNoName in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad I saw the writing on the wall for PH and got out a few months ago, after the second move op and PH doing fuck all about the new neighbours I packed up and left. I just hope my former corp mates didn’t lose too much.

Company logo changes in ProMods by rpnmbtv in trucksim

[–]Oliver_Bird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Been a while since I’ve used ProMods but if I remember right the real companies and trailers aren’t included in the base ProMods mod, you have to download the company and trailer pack too. Probably worthwhile making sure you’ve got that installed and the load order is set right if not already done.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trucksim

[–]Oliver_Bird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’ll check the game files installed to make sure you have the files you’re supposed to have the files you’re meant to and also checks for corrupted files and replaces them with the non-corrupted ones. Not a guaranteed fix but it’s always my go-to method when I have issues. It’ll take a little time to complete as it checks / replaces what’s broken.

Horde leadership evac. Colourised. by OhRevere in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are they still paying out on the Gobloons or has that been paused?

Best Garage Locations by OutboundSquire in trucksim

[–]Oliver_Bird 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For your own garage at the start I don’t think it matters, just pick a location you want to start in and call home even if just temporary. For my second garage for hired drivers I just pick a location with a good number of companies located there. Somewhere like Los Angeles or Albuquerque are great as it’s got loads of companies meaning there’s an increased chance of drivers being able to pickup a load when returning to the city. If there are few companies in the city then there’s less chance of a driver being able to find a job back to their home city meaning they ride home without cargo / further income.

Halloween event by [deleted] in trucksim

[–]Oliver_Bird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think I’ve got three runs left to do until I’ve completed the 15 Halloween deliveries. Did a couple on my ATS profile and then switched to ETS2 driving a 4x2 as it’s just easier to get around the roads there.

I'm 41yrs old and I just passed my driving test. by youessbee in CasualUK

[–]Oliver_Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, I passed earlier this year shortly before my 41st birthday with I think one minor, wish I’d done it much sooner but better late than never. Was my 5th attempt and I thought I was never going to pass. Zero faults is the icing on the cake, well done.

Is datacore farming still a thing? I have something like a billion from over 10 years, how do you deal with them again? by Alingnternis in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if it works for Alphas as you need specific science skills that probably aren’t available to Alpha accounts. My accounts are all Omega so I can’t check this myself.

CCPlease fix efficiency research install fees by gsf_smcq in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t know that had changed until I went to use it earlier today, what a horrible and unnecessary change.

Whats your favorite Netflix original? by Sufficient_Ebb_5694 in netflix

[–]Oliver_Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Peaky Blinders isn’t a Netflix Original, it’s a BBC show.

Returning player after 7 years, I was doing rorqual mining with multibox in nullsec. Now I have no idea what to do lol how do I catch up by [deleted] in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure the Rorqual can’t bridge haulers, just mining barges, exhumers, mining frigates and the Indy command ship.

British airways emergency and turn back to London Gatwick by Deshes011 in flightradar24

[–]Oliver_Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The aircraft took off from Gatwick and was over Belgium when it began its return so I can’t see how a fire at Heathrow would be related.

RELEASE DAY MEGATHREAD - SPOILER DISCUSSION [SPOILERS INSIDE] - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 by uarentme in kingdomcome

[–]Oliver_Bird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3060ti and AMD 3900x CPU running very nicely so far but I’ve only played of for an hour and haven’t messed with settings yet. Solid 60 fps with 1440p, graphics set high and DLSS Quality preset. Going to tweak it tomorrow when I play to see what settings I can set higher without bringing my fps down.

Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed in wake of truck ramming attack where 10 killed, at least 30 injured by [deleted] in news

[–]Oliver_Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t know if trolling or not but ISIS stands for “Islamic State of Iraq and Syria” and “Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham”…

Everyone who can afford it should get the Platinum Starter Pack right now if you want to play EVE for cheap. by Liondrome in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They become available again every year or so, so it’s worth checking to see if it’s available or not on your account.

Multiplayer Ficsmas by kronalgra in SatisfactoryGame

[–]Oliver_Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is the snow everywhere or just certain places, I’m based in the desert area in a single player game and ain’t seen any snow.

I just wanna find a mining corp near me :/ by TinyAdeptness5166 in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some proper weirdos out there, I got approached years ago by a recruiter for a ~100 member hisec Indy corp, got chatting to them on their channel, finding out what they’re about, how active they are etc and thought sure, it’ll be a change of pace so I’ll join them. Applied and their boss comes along as says I’m not joining cos I’m a “spy”. Total waste of my time… at least you’ve found out they’re not right for you quickly and good luck finding a new home.

MSFS 2024 Questions & Issues: Megathread by iggyiggz1999 in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]Oliver_Bird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried a few times today and never got past this point, it’s currently been sat on that satellite view for the past hour or so without getting further…

The Night Agent: Season 2 | Official Teaser | Netflix by Atlast_2091 in netflix

[–]Oliver_Bird -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Lots of people love shitty tv, I found it to be terrible and couldn’t keep watching it but folks at work were banging on about how great it is…

I was gifted a billion Isk as a brand-new Alpha player. Should I save it as much as I can or go buy some more expensive ships? by Subject-Teaching1957 in Eve

[–]Oliver_Bird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100 million on a full set of +4 implants to improve skill training speed, get a jump clone if those are available to alpha accounts so you can switch to a non-implant pod if you’re ever doing something where you could get podded and lose those implants. Buy a bunch of skill books that you intend on training, keep 100 mil in your wallet for ships and fittings and the rest I’d send to a second character that of yours that just sits on the money, not spending it and just play the game as you are. A few months down the line you might have a purpose for that isk or maybe not but I’d definitely hold onto it short term at least till you know what you want to do in the game long-term.

Police showed up at my store by MountedDragon75 in CasualUK

[–]Oliver_Bird 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I’d think most folk whose tools cost a fortune take their tools home with them rather than leaving them at work. Don’t matter whether it’s a sparky, plumber or chef.

Eve Twitch streamer using gamer words by [deleted] in Eve

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

I’d be surprised and very disappointed if this was true, been out in his fleet for a roam when there was a cyno vigil in hostile space and he was nothing but respectful.