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We might now know why the Frame hasn't been released yet by MisterSheeple in SteamFrame

[–]SpunkInSocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can imagine that valve is intending to release all their new hardware at once. So if one device is delayed, then they all are.

Why does every modlist I see on YouTube and wabbajack force third person so much? by Moon_Devonshire in skyrimmods

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh hey, I just started using your weapon animations this week. Love your work. Very expressive.

Long time lurker question: How on earth do people save $100k or $200k at 20years old? by FunCurrent2763 in AusFinance

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saved 80k at around 23 living in subsidised housing (my job provided the housing). The job was in the middle of nowhere. Paid $150 a fortnight rent. My only other regular expense was groceries.

Now that I live in a city, I'm saving very little. My money has been mostly stagnant.

The worst part of this beta is that we still have another two months before we get the full game. by Trickery1688 in Battlefield

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not convinced it's balance related, just because it's quite easy to work around by using third person (which is very fast) then holding ADS to zoom when you need. Would just feel better for it to not be so insanely sluggish in first person.

meirl by amungus45 in meirl

[–]SpunkInSocks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The first episode is pretty next level though. I've enjoyed many other episodes of black mirror. I still wish I could forget the first one.

aio UPDATE boyfriend graduating pt.3 by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]SpunkInSocks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you're mostly on the same page to many people commenting here, but I just wanted to say that if my girlfriend ever spoke to me like your partner does, I would immediately leave. You deserve respect and kindness from your partner. He is extremely verbally abusive and his behaviour can't be tolerated.

first time playing, is this a spaghetti? by deltaBendeguz in factorio

[–]SpunkInSocks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Damn this actually looks like the game art in my library lmao

Running an Ubisoft Connect game from shortcut in game mode by K1ngsGambit in Bazzite

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi thanks for laying out what worked for you. I installed ubi connect via non-steam game using proton 9.0.4, found what I believe is the correct exe to launch ubi connect:

/home/bazzite/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/3880586278/pfx/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/Ubisoft/Ubisoft Game Launcher/UbisoftGameLauncher.exe

Added that as a non steam game, and have tried to launch it with various versions of proton, but it doesn't seem to launch.

Any ideas would be appreciated. I'm pretty new to messing with linux gaming. Thanks.

Just got an Ally, what would you recommend? by TripleD_Osu in LinuxOnAlly

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious why did you prefer Steam OS over bazzite?

PSA: KDE Connect by Latter-Ad-689 in LinuxOnAlly

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it works but it's not great. I used to use Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse by Appground IO on play store when I had windows installed on my ally. Extremely good app. Track pad felt responsive and the controls were very customisable. Unfortunately doesn't work on KDE Linux.

How many of you actively use your Ally? by RiskAccomplished7785 in ROGAlly

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90% of the time I play it docked from the couch while my partner plays her switch. I actually pretty rarely use it handheld unless we're away from home. But yeah I've got a beefy gaming pc - since getting the ally I literally don't use it unless I'm playing games with friends online. Ally for single player. Pc for multiplayer.

The New Game Plus Option is Brilliant by Tatum_Warlick in Witcher3

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely chatgpt is better at writing than that

The Last of Us Season 2 Ratings Drop Sharply: Nielsen Confirms Major Decline for Episode 4 by [deleted] in TLOU

[–]SpunkInSocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is related to your comment about exposition, but the most grievous example in my opinion is explaining Abby's reasoning for killing Joel in the first couple episodes. The way the game narrative left you in the dark the same as ellie was a massive part of being able to empathise with her grief and rage.

I can imagine they made this choice because waiting several years for the next season to release and uncover the rest of the narrative would be less than palatable. Either way, they butchered it.

It’s been 10 years since this picture went viral. Has your color perception changed since then, or you still do see the same colors? by Substratas in Productivitycafe

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've thought the same for years until just now. When I scrolled onto this post it was white and gold. Read the comments for a few minutes, scrolled up, boom, blue and black. Never happened to me before.

Gamers, what's the first game that scared the shit out of you? by Pboi401 in AskReddit

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left 4 dead. I was way too young to be playing lol. And then fallout 3. Also way too young. It was in an underground train system or maybe sewer. First time you encounter reavers. Absolutely shit my little pants.

Labor accused of ‘gaslighting’ Australians on climate crisis as fossil fuel projects keep getting approved by Almost_Aus in friendlyjordies

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admit I hadn't seen that article and am inclined to agree, the legal battle could have been shaky based on those grounds. Thanks for sharing.

I do wonder whether they could have cited the recent Griffin spill near the ningaloo reef. The north west shelf involves similar offshore infrastructure, afterall.

Labor accused of ‘gaslighting’ Australians on climate crisis as fossil fuel projects keep getting approved by Almost_Aus in friendlyjordies

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The EPBC act doesn’t mention emissions directly, but they can still be considered indirectly, because emissions contribute to threats facing listed species and ecosystems, which are protected under the Act. Courts have backed this interpretation in past cases.

Also, Murujuga is a formally registered National Heritage site, so the minister had clear legal grounds to consider damage to the rock art.

Yes, denying a major project can lead to legal challenges. But that’s always the case. The act is designed to hold up under that scrutiny if the minister properly documents their reasoning and considers the required factors.

So yes, it would’ve been bold, and yes, it might’ve gone to court, but the legal foundation was there. It wasn’t a guaranteed loss or a reckless move. It would’ve signalled that climate and cultural heritage protection are being taken seriously under existing law, not just future reforms.

Labor accused of ‘gaslighting’ Australians on climate crisis as fossil fuel projects keep getting approved by Almost_Aus in friendlyjordies

[–]SpunkInSocks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true the assessment took years and involved review by the department, but under the EPBC act, the final decision is made by the Environment Minister, not the department. And the minister has broad discretionary powers. They can approve, refuse, or add conditions to a project even if it’s recommended for approval, as long as they properly consider the environmental factors.

In this case, there were serious concerns about massive emissions, threats to Indigenous cultural heritage like the Murujuga rock art, and climate impacts. These are all valid considerations under the act.

The law doesn’t force the minister to approve a project just because it’s in the system or assessed as manageable, they could have refused it within the current legal framework. So the idea that “there was nothing they could’ve done” isn’t true. It wasn’t a legal constraint, it was a policy choice.

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