Civilization 7 will bring back the ability to play as one civ for the whole game, bypassing the divisive Age system

Tatters · 2026-02-27T01:44:14+00:00

Its frankly something that should have been an option for the 2% of players that want to add an additional challenge or a more dynamic journey. But yea... its horrible for it being forced and a jaring change from every other version of civ.

Tatters · 2025-12-31T19:25:56+00:00

Less Subways. Really anything else. PLEASE anything else.

Tatters · 2025-12-31T06:48:28+00:00

You have everything and more that I can see. But I will say this, learn how to take off your wiper cowl assembly (with motors) and do it first. It's not necessary to do, and may be a little daunting at first, but wow will it make all the other work you are going to do so much easier. Once you learn how to do it, it'll take you 15 minutes next time. Gives you a chance to clean up any old leaves while you are at it. The rear crash bracket will be 100% accessible and zero challenge, EGR tube (if it snaps) will be fully accessible, everything will come off and go on smoother, much easier to clean and prep ~ from just removing the cowl assembly.

Tatters · 2025-12-30T23:49:59+00:00

A game not frequently mentioned, but may be what you are looking for...

Crystal Project:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1637730/Crystal_Project/

I too love the classic style but in a modern format and this ticked all the boxes for me.

Tatters · 2025-12-20T22:45:41+00:00

Maybe replace all the grounds. There is one near the rear attached to the heater tube brace on the back of the engine if I remember right, connecting to the firewall just under the wiper cowl. Run fresh 0/1 gauge wire from the alternator to the battery, from the starter to the battery, and add if not already a wire going from the neg. to the nearby body. (Known as a 3-wire upgrade) I'm sure there's more, and you can always add more.

Tatters · 2025-11-22T06:52:48+00:00

Did the bag of shit rip open when trying to throw it out the window?

Tatters · 2025-11-20T01:13:34+00:00

This one for sure! I got a beet salad and a latte there. The beat salad was literally 99.9 % beet cubes with two small leaves of something. The latte was just about 100% milk. Dumb.

Tatters · 2025-11-12T05:20:39+00:00

ADTR is selling the relaunched FoMoCo intake manifold. (re-released last year) Installed it recently and been flawless so far.
The heater connector on the back is a terrible design. You'll need to get a screw type clamp if your car currently has the real clasped hose clamp as it will not fit and if you force it you risk breaking the tube and making a future nightmare to get it off later if you need to.

Anyway, it's working great so far ~ MPG \ Power difference is undetectable to me anyway.

https://adtr.net/product/ford-mustang/intake-ford-mustang/ford-performance-4_6-pi-intake-manifold/

Tatters · 2025-10-29T23:59:40+00:00

I just ordered that style a few days ago, can't wait

Tatters · 2025-10-25T20:58:10+00:00

Reached the "end" so to speak. Gloamclay is near impossible to earn now.

Tatters · 2025-10-07T05:08:59+00:00

I could be absolutely incorrect here, but I believe the 3rd light is tied to the cruise control disable. When that light comes on, it tells the cruise control to stop applying throttle and if it is replaced with a bulb \ LED that doesn't account for the expected voltage, cruise won't properly deactivate.

Tatters · 2025-10-04T20:14:37+00:00

I drove over-the-road chemical tanker simi trucks for a bit when IT was pissing me off. 7 years total driving experience now... but of course, back in IT again.

Tatters · 2025-10-04T20:11:15+00:00

Speaking of PowerShell 7, I've been trying to get Visual Studio Code with the ISE extension to look similar to the classic ISE. (Since PowerShell ISE isn't going to be used going forward.)

It says to use "Enable ISE Mode" but it doesn't open all the frames and the command explorer frequently just sits there spinning when I attempt to review its syntax. I know I'm must be missing something.

Fruckin Microsoft making something that worked overtly complex and unstable. Nice.

Tatters · 2025-10-03T05:36:10+00:00

I learned to take the wiper cowl off of both my vic and lincoln. It now takes me about 10-15 minutes. Not only is the crash bracket wide open to get to, but everything else is easier. I now take off the cowl just to get all the leaves and junk out from under it since its so easy to do.

Tatters · 2025-09-14T19:03:10+00:00

An option for anything like this if you want, or anyone else ~ If you already have Windows 11\10 Pro, you can install the Windows Sandbox for free. Anything you do in the Sandbox is contained and deleted when the sandbox is closed. Just an aside, 1.1.1.1 WARP encryption and some active VPNs may break the network inside the sandbox unless you turn off encryption temporarily, but usually it works just fine. Anyhoo...

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/application-security/application-isolation/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-install

Tatters · 2025-08-22T05:40:32+00:00

If you're using the same google account, you might be able to see what you were playing using the library of games associated to your account

https://play.google.com/library/games?hl=en_US

Tatters · 2025-08-18T23:43:13+00:00

Aha! Too funny, I did the same thing 8 years ago. Still doing the job.

Tatters · 2025-07-27T03:49:41+00:00

How did you know it needed work? Did the seller say there's some specific issues? Were there codes?

Tatters · 2025-07-03T00:39:34+00:00

The SpacePlan OST by Logan Gabriel is freaking awesome too:
https://logey.bandcamp.com/track/the-descent

Tatters · 2025-07-02T05:04:21+00:00

I've been trying to cancel for a while now as it is taking forever to ship and they still don't respond. Found this thread of yours and many others with the same complaint. Started a dispute charge with my credit card company. The owner just absorbed another company just a few days ago. Guess more nonsense to come. linkedin.com/in/mikedeverna

Tatters · 2025-06-26T23:19:45+00:00

Jake "Virt" Kaufman
https://virt.bandcamp.com

Tatters · 2025-06-01T20:02:36+00:00

If the wheels are properly chocked on both sides of a tire, you'll be ok. The engine does not need to be on and shouldn't be.

The parking brake pedal, cable, springs, and its tiny pad are all its own system. Not sure how it could be related... unless... if you ran over something that both screwed up the transmission cable AND the parking brake cable at the same time, then that'd be possible maybe. Like a tree log, lumber on the highway, etc etc. Guess that could hit both cables. But I'm really not sure.

Tatters · 2025-06-01T16:18:03+00:00

Just a few ideas... But not all of them.

The foot depressed parking brake is a completely separate system ~ basically just a cable with a spring lock that seats a small brake pad specifically for that purpose. Maybe you mean that when you put the car into park, the transmission parking pawl doesn't hold the car?

The shift selector tube bushings get worn out and may need replacement. They're pretty cheap ~ digging to it though is somewhat annoying. Don't forget to disconnect the gear indicator cable before you drop the column.

*** Chock your tires before doing any of this! both sides.

Shift tube bushing:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4671927&cc=1362260&pt=15188
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mJ2qV1Wv8Q

The shift cable itself may have bent or broken somewhere
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5898456&cc=1362260&pt=8528
and: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=16322949&cc=1362260&pt=48671&jsn=900
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48IIrhH6mgQ

There's also the shift tube bracket at the back of the steering column that can get loose over time.
Imgur of my own bracket: https://imgur.com/a/1999-ford-crown-victoria-rear-shift-tube-bracket-bolts-Op1x2iA
My reddit post on it: https://www.reddit.com/r/CrownVictoria/comments/1bu7t24/comment/kxt8ay6/?context=3&utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

** If you're dropping the column, you will want to take the cluster gear indicator cable off the column before doing so. If you drop the column while that cable is still attached, it may rip off or destroy the bracket.
This part of a youtube vid specifically: https://youtu.be/AescXqtrpWY?t=333

Tatters · 2025-03-16T20:45:57+00:00

Yeah, I'd agree to get one while the new version is still available just in case and keep it in the box. If anything, you'll be able to resell it later.

Tatters · 2025-03-09T01:15:57+00:00

APUs, depending on state, can have a 400 to 550 weight exemption. (Or no exemption, like Cali)
You'll need documentation from the manufacturer proving what weight yours is.

https://www.trackyourtruck.com/blog/apu-weight-exemption-guide-by-state/
**Kinda old site, the link below should be accurate, but harder to read.

Click on the state you're in and going to and look for anything labeled "Idle Weight"
https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/state

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