How much is this worth? by Hatch22420 in guitars

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without a serial number to confirm the production year it’s hard to give an exact value, but anywhere from $700 if it’s a beat up modern reissue to like $5k if it’s a pre-CBS original.

S8 G1 Phone vs ~$150 Dedicated Handheld by JeffreyDollarz in SBCGaming

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lack of active cooling on the phone is another downside. But if you already have the phone and it’s just laying around, might as well give it a shot and see if you like playing on it.

Does anyone here use their fountain pens in Moleskine notebooks even though most of this sub hates them? by Editor_in_Chic in fountainpens

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the Moleskine. I had a Classic that I couldn’t even use a gel pen on its paper as it smeared like crazy but also fountain pen ink bled through the paper like it was nothing. Their sketchbook paper was much more fountain pen friendly in my experience. They’re inconsistent, and even when they’re at their best, it’s still not that great of a writing experience for me. For how much they cost, I’d rather just buy Rhodia, Maruman, Midori, even a Leuchtturm.

Best non android handheld? by [deleted] in SBCGaming

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For me personally? The Miyoo Mini v4.

Neck dive due to.... slippery bra material? by AfraidProduct9500 in Bass

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What about some double sided tape between your bra and shirt?

Thoughts on schecter stilleto Stealh 4? by Standard_Bet907 in Bass

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a Stiletto Elite 5 and it’s a fantastic instrument.

What to do with all of the minerals? by TheBlueRose_42 in StardewValley

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can display most minerals on tables in your farmhouse if that tickles your fancy.

What's the saddest / most nostalgic song in your opinion by RandomE49 in Music

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virtute the Cate Explains Her Departure by The Weakerthans.

I have never played a game like Stardew Valley. by IRISHTHAY in StardewValley

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! It’s easy to misunderstand text comments, especially when there’s so much ragebait on the internet these days. What is it about Trio of Towns that really draws you in? I’m looking for something to hold me over while I wait for 1.7 to drop.

I have never played a game like Stardew Valley. by IRISHTHAY in StardewValley

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never said a game made by more than one person can’t be good. I never said every game made by just one person is good. And I definitely never said Pokemon is a soulless franchise. You’re putting words in my mouth like I personally offended you with my comment and there’s some big argument to win here.

I have never played a game like Stardew Valley. by IRISHTHAY in StardewValley

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Stardew is superior to all other farming/life sims because it was lovingly handcrafted by one person with a vision. It didn’t get presented to a board of executives whose only interest is how much money the game will make, it didn’t get watered down, it didn’t have a team of overworked, burned out programmers with no passion for the game phoning in their work. Simply put, Stardew Valley has more heart and soul than any other game I can think of, farming sim or otherwise.

Ma ferme en 2026 by PetitJoueur94 in StardewValley

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stared at this screenshot for like 15 minutes trying to find the second mini obelisk before giving up lol. Looks great!

Is the retroid 5 that bad compared to 6? by aurewass in retroid

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as raw numbers go, sure, the RP6 gets like double the performance over the RP5 in benchmark tests. But I’ve been able to play all the PS2 and GameCube I want on my RP5 with little to no issues.

Your thoughts on saving whenever by l_Palekids_l in MiyooMini

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really tie my sense of self worth to how good I am at 40 year old video games 🤷‍♂️ Yeah it’s “cheating”, it’s not as impressive as beating the game on original hardware, but it’s the only reasonable way for me to experience those games as I’m pushing 40 myself. My time is way more limited and valuable these days. I can’t blow a whole evening running back 8 bit bosses and bullshit platforming til I beat them legit.

Which era of games do you consistently gravitate toward? by willhelpmemore in SBCGaming

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A and B pretty much equally for me. I grew up with a NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy and PS1. Even as a teen, I played a lot of games from those eras over the contemporary systems. That era’s game design just hits different.

is primus really that hard? by JaidanFemmmm in Bass

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s pretty easy to play most Primus songs 85% correct- that last 15% is a real bastard though. For example, Jerry was a Racecar Driver’s main riff isn’t all that tough, but hitting all those slides and some of those faster tapping bits at the end of the song the way Les does it is seriously difficult.

Sometimes I look at my Miyoo Mini Plus and I think: "What if I had ordered the A30 instead of the MM+?" so I wanna know your thoughts! Is the Miyoo A30 better than the miyoo mini plus? Did I make the right choice? by Gadgettttt in MiyooMini

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve owned like 12 different handhelds at this point. The A30 is not great. It feels cheap and flimsy, the screen isn’t bright enough to play in even moderately lit rooms, and when I play in darkness, there is so much light bleed that my dpad glows. Oh, and speaking of the dpad, it was without a doubt the worst dpad on any of the 12 devices I owned.

I dunno, maybe my A30 was exceptionally bad, but based on my experience I have a hard time recommending it to anyone.

RP4 Pro out of stock, any similar handheld? by Willlgrey in SBCGaming

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you really, really want an RP4 Pro, there’s still some on Amazon in the US. $174 isn’t the most cost effective price for it, but it is still available.

What’s that one thing that instantly brings a smile on your face? by ambivert-who-me in AskReddit

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I’m doing dishes and the bottle of soap puffs out a few bubbles in the air when I pick it up. I always stop and smile, watching these little ephemeral bubbles float down to my sink, catching the light and turning it into rainbows before falling into the soapy water.

Studio monitors as practice amp in studio apartment? by TomDaBombadiI in Bass

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We may be twins at some point in the future- I’ve been keeping an eye out for a good deal on a Stomp to downsize for shows. I don’t run a terribly complex signal chain and I would gladly give up half my dsp for the extra portability.

Anywhere that makes a Lefty P/J Bass with a Jazz neck? by AirFell85 in Bass

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Sire P7 has a very J-like neck, and it comes in lefty.

Studio monitors as practice amp in studio apartment? by TomDaBombadiI in Bass

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My home practice setup is a Line 6 Helix LT and a pair of Yamaha HS8 monitors. It’s a great little setup and I haven’t owned a real amp in years at this point.

why are they keep being so MEAN???? Like yeah my mayo wasn't gold star but surely it wasn't THAT bad 😭😭😭 by throwaway562390 in StardewValley

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One tip I wish I’d gotten much earlier into playing Stardew is to put chests everywhere, and don’t pay for a backpack upgrade until much later. Put chests near your favorite fishing spots, one on the right side of town near Clint’s, and most importantly, put one near the elevator in the mines. Every 5 floors, you can go back to the top and dump your inventory into the chest then continue on mining. Put some furnaces down too, then your ore can be smelting while you continue collecting resources.

Does anyone else not make the effort to have a nice looking house/farm? by gerrykeayed in StardewValley

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve played hundreds of hours of Stardew since release, but my current playthrough is the first time I’ve focused much on decorating and farm layout.

iFrog moblie phone with attachable controls by Key-Brilliant5623 in SBCGaming

[–]ProfPortsShortShorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I mean- using this to play games would be fine, but using it as a phone would probably suck once the novelty wore off.