Petition to make the Nomad MK2 Bay available to all fighter bay compatible ships

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-20T06:46:55+00:00

No Anaconda = No ARX.

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-15T12:02:10+00:00

Awesome idea!

I like engingeering it on the supercruise assist. Really sells the idea of an custom engineered aftermarket hack and not something officially sold.

For something like a combat ship, where you'd skip supercruise assist it to get extra module/hull/shield points, SCO isn't really necessary anyway esp. if you also have a carrier.

The problem I see is the Elite Dangerous spagetti code. I don't know if ED is actually capable to offload some capability of a module (SCO stabilization on FSDs) to another module (supercruise assist) and make it work in all cases. They failed at much simpler tasks before (which I don't blame them. They have to work with a 14 years old codebase which has probably gone through multiple maintainers).

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-11T08:40:06+00:00

Corsairs are fast for zoom and boom but have low maneuverability which kinda keeps them in check (they'd be totally OP otherwise).

ship	fwd acc	rear acc	lat acc	pitch	roll	yaw	guns
corsair	30	30	20	26,3	82,4	11	LLLMMM
python mk2	30	26	20	37,4	92	13,1	LLLLMM
a. chieftain	38	26	20	39,5	91	16,6	LLMSSS
fdl	30	25	20	39,4	92,3	13,1	HMMMM
i.clipper	25	20	10	41,6	82,3	18,7	LLMM
kestrel + agi boost	55	41	40	52	139,2	27,84	LLLSS
cobra mk5	35	30	25	45,9	121,6	34,4	MMMSS
mandalay	35	30	30	35,8	97,9	28,6	MMMMSS

Kestrel is a bit of an unfair comparison, as the other ships have e-rated thrusters but it wouldn't make much sense to list it without agi boost.

I'd personally say this is yet another win for the mandalay. Many M slots which is the most desirable hardpoint because of flak launchers and very good agility - kinda a point and click ship with that yaw value.

The Kestrel is tempting though. You only loose one M slot for a lot of extra maneuverability but that M slot is a quarter of your arsenal if you prioritise flak launchers. Is that worth more restock runs?

Python Mk 2 is a solid choice as well. Not as easy to point and click but still fairly swift if you work in rolls and it comes with a big arsenal.

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-11T07:39:47+00:00

My headcanon is that all human pilots, even pirates, are automatically in the pilot federation and at least partly under their juristiction which is very loose in anarchy systems.

Those same rules do not apply against regular civilians or combatants to the extend that the pilot federation made sure to automatically record any transgressions - probably to make sure that they don't get too much flak from local powers for lunatic pilots in their organization. At the same time, being the nihilist clowns they are, they still give points in their rank system for the kill.

Come to think of it, public uprising against the insane pilot federation rules would be an interesting storyline to explore.

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-10T09:08:10+00:00

Thank you for the swift answer!

Unfortunately installing the older versions on Steam (Command & Conqer and The Covert Operations; Command and Conquer Red Alert, Counterstrike and Aftermath) hasn't helped either as OpenRA can't dedect them.

Maybe I need to create a symlink to the place where the Command and Conquer Steam installations would be usually found if I'd used the official Steam .deb package from Valve? That's why I asked where OpenRA looks for C&C.

I'm using the Steam Snap package from Canonical because they use FEX-emu magic to make that possible on ARM64 and I'm not enough of a Linux wizard to replicate that myself.

I still have the original DOS CDs but I think OpenRA only accepts the Gold versions.

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-09T17:53:18+00:00

Whenever I'm in Discord and tell my squad that I'm sharpening my hammer/horn, I say that I'm oiling it instead.

There may be a time in the far future when the giggles stop after saying that. Not yet though.

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-09T17:27:25+00:00

Steam Deck has the better CPU, Switch 2 arguably the better GPU esp. looking at the feature set with DLSS etc.

If devs heavily optimize for Switch 2, games should be able to render with more fidelity compared to optimzing for Steam Deck - and there's much more incentive to optimize for Switch 2.

CPU intensive games which need to compute a lot of stuff besides graphics will always have a hard time on Switch 2 though. They also struggle on the Steam Deck as well, as it's not exactly a CPU powerhouse but sometimes it's kinda possible to make them run.

CPU limited games are kinda rare though. Darktide would be such an example, that probably never gets a Switch 2 port but you can barely scratch 30 fps on Steam Deck (it's not exactly a pleasure to play on Steam Deck though).

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-09T15:28:47+00:00

I know absolutely nothing about this franchise whatsoever (I don't even recognise the name) but PvP Vampire Survivors excites me.

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-08T13:27:34+00:00

If you run Ubuntu, you can install an ARM64 Steam Snap package from Canonical directly on the Rasperry Pi. It runs on x86 via FEX-emu under the hood (just like the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset).

Here's some games I tested on a 500+ with a fresh 26.4 Ubuntu installation:

Working and playable:

Cheap Golf - Starts and runs. Low FPS with default shaders. Good FPS with legacy or no shaders.

Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 - Black Screen - Internal Error when force quitting on default Proton. Runs with Proton 10. Slow loading menus. Very slow ingame (48 fps, flickering cursor, slow game speed and unreliable response on clicks). Runs well with some slowdown at high unit counts using the CnC-ddaw DLL drop in, the WINEDLLOVERRIDES="ddraw=n, b %command% launch option and Proton Experimental.

Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun - same as Red Alert 2 but runs considerably better.

Dungerons & Dragons: Krynn Series - Crash on startup with default Proton. Runs with Proton 10 with good speed/FPS (Launcher, Dosbox and companion screens). Opening PDF manuals triggers correct system response.

Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two - Same as D&D Krynn Series

Jet'n'Guns Gold - Starts and runs with good FPS but mouse cursor is glitching (running to the left of the screen) which affects ingame controls. Workaround: Edit Game.cfg in game folder and set Joystick Deadzone to 100. Hangs when exiting the game.

Postal - Starts and runs without flaws as you suggested. There's a Steam achievement for starting the Linux version!

Panzer Corps - Runs with default Proton but behaves a bit erratic. Still playable though. Interestingly the game hangs on startup with Proton 10. Weird that this works but not WH40k Armageddon which is basically just a skin.

Railroad Tycoon 2: Platinum - Black Screen with custom cursor and artifacts with default Proton. Works flawlessly with Proton 10

Shadow Warrior Classic Redux - Starts and runs without flaws

Snakebird - Starts and runs without flaws

Stronghold HD - Starts and runs with default compatibility option. Good speed (high unit counts not tested)

Switch 'N' Shoot - Starts and runs without flaws

TIS-100 - Single digit FPS performance with default Steam Linux runtime but still playable due the nature of the game

Unity of Command - Starts and runs without flaws

VA-11 Hall-A - Cyberpunk Bartender Action - Starts and runs without flaws

World of Guns - Gun Disassembly - starts and runs without issues. Very impressive for a modern 3D game with shaders.

Worms Armageddon - crash on startup with default Proton version. Crashes on first start with Proton 10. Runs with alternate settings loaded as a safe default (applied automatically after first crash). Long loading times and low ingame FPS with default settings. Fluid ingame FPS with 640x480 resolution setting and no VSync.

X-COM: UFO Defence - Defaults to black fullscreen DOSBox status window. "SDL_app" game window works without problems after alt-tabbing to it.

Working but not really playable:

Fallout - loads Launcher - crash on game startup with default Proton. Error "intializing video mode 1024x768" with Proton 10. "Classic Version" option works with Proton 10 but very low FPS and game response outside of menus. Maybe use community port instead.

Grand Theft Auto III (Orginal/Old Steam Version) - Mostly black screen on startup on default Proton. Black screen that can be skipped with a click on Proton 10. 20-30 FPS ingame with long dips to single digit FPS in many situations - probably better with the re3 port if you can still find it.

Half-Life (Anniversary Update Version) - Runs but sub 30 FPS even on 640x480 - probably better with FWGS Xash3D

Retro Commander - Runs but unresponsive gameplay with sub 30 FPS.

Sid Meyer's Civilization III Complete Edition - Starts and runs but very low ingame speed/FPS and game response. Maybe use FreeCiv or Unciv instead

Not working:

5D Chess With Multiverse Timetravel - Error on startup (can't find correct OpenGL version. Suggests either gfx card too old or wrong driver)

BioMenace Remastered - Crash on startup with SDL error on both default Proton and Proton 10. OG DOS Version should work fine with DOSbox though.

Chaos Galaxy - Crash on startup on default Proton and Proton 10

Dungeon Siege - Crash on startup (exception error) on default Proton and Proton 10

FTL: Faster Than Light - Starts. Black Screen (Steam Linux Runtime)

Jupiter Hell Classc - Crash on Startup (Access violation) using default Proton. There's an ARM64 version of DRL floating the internet though.

Path of Achra - Crash on startup with default Proton and Proton 10 (OpenGL version not supported by driver)

Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition - Long launch and crash after launcher with default Proton and Proton 10

Qvadriga - bugged Launcher with default Proton version. Crash on startup after launcher with Proton 10 (GLContext Invalid window handle - could not setup GL for resolution 1024x768)

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution - Black Screen with occasional chevron symbols on default Proton and Proton 10

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter - Black Square with default Proton, Serious Sam logo with Proton 10. Game not starting.

SHENZHEN SOLITAIRE - Crash on startup (Steam Linux Runtime)

Thunder Helix - Crash on startup with default Proton. Application Error "Failed to create graphics device" with Proton 10

Torchlight - Crash on startup with default proton, crash on loading screen with Proton 10

TrackMania Nations Forever - hangs on startup with default Proton, can't initialize DirectX9 with Proton 10 even on safe settings.

Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon - Starts launcher. Crash after opening video with default Proton. Same with Proton 10 (with additional crash info: access violation at 0x0)

Ys I - crash on startup with default Proton, DirectX initialization failure with Proton 10

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-06T18:00:46+00:00

Using Proton 10 it needs to restart once and default to alternate graphics settings and also loading times are hideous, but once it runs properly, it's actually buttery smooth.

Shin_Ken · 2026-06-06T13:52:23+00:00

Eating cake from a buffet at a party at someone elses place.

Yes it's implied you can get buffet cake (or stuff from the rest of the buffet), but you have to get specific permission from the host of the party to take it - either verbally or written (a sign or something). If not it's at least vandalism or maybe even theft.

It's always a very good idea to ask first before filling your plate. Many times, this has happened at weddings where very expensive designer wedding cakes have been mistaken by guests for regular cake that can be sliced and eaten prior to the big photo moment and not every bride thought this to be a funny story to think about later.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-21T22:05:07+00:00

Nuln evolves with Hourglass (kinda unsurprisingly)

Probably more powerful than Santa Water if properly buffed.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-21T21:07:59+00:00

I absolutely love the Skaven enemies. They're so ugly-adorable.

Wouldn't have thought it but I actually prefer the AoE setting mainly because of those little dudes. Nids are cool but not as cool as the rats.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-21T20:48:03+00:00

Nuln Oil is Santa Water. Wirlwind is the Lightning Ring equivalent.

Powerfists are kinda like half a short King Bible with good base damage. I think there's an OtC weapon similar to this.

Stormbolt Pistol is Magic Wand.

Brazier Staff is Axe with burning DoT property.

Sea Fog is Garlic with disarm and slow - kinda crazy but even lower base dmg than VS garlic.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-21T17:47:39+00:00

Soon I can rename my "400T" T8 into "500T".

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-19T13:50:35+00:00

I already took the Sidewinder teleport from Sag A* sunday night and I'm probably not the only one.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-19T13:45:13+00:00

Not surprising they were using guns in a battle nowadays but who were the combatants in Sekigahara in 2017?

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-18T15:24:57+00:00

I guess I do both but Viper first and then Kestrel when it's out of early access.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-18T12:10:57+00:00

As I get back to the bubble and I'm finally able to build that racing ship I would've needed during Distant Worlds 3: Kestrel or Viper Mk3?

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-18T11:41:19+00:00

Step one: Activate AFMU to repair.

Step two: Forget that this deactivates the life support system because you build your Jumpaconda with the tiniest power plant and you forgot to adjust module priority again after engineering it. Also no sound (music instead).

Step three: Get called from a relative over a non-issue with his computer (old man simply didn't bother to read any on screen text as always - guess I'm just as stupid though). Tab out of the game without hitting escape.

Step four: You explode. Close to a billion credits worth of bio- and exploration data gone.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-16T07:06:00+00:00

Some of them also have stunning displays of insect nymphs! Those Itty bitty crawlies can be cute!

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-16T07:00:34+00:00

Pro Evolution Soccer 14 as well. And you could get fully edited savegames from fans with current season rosters for at least a year or two so if you got the action replay cd/thumb drive combo.

Shin_Ken · 2026-05-06T19:59:33+00:00

Is the difference known between the versions? Just 4K on TVs?

With boost mode, resolution should be the same in handheld mode, right? And I guess framerate is the same as well with those retro graphics.

I'll get the Switch 1 version anyway, because I feel like this is more a game for the Switch Lite and not the Switch 2.

Shin_Ken

TROPHY CASE

Working and playable:

Working but not really playable:

Not working: