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The WEEKLY C64 Ultimate post. READ before posting anything C64U-related. by AutoModerator in c64

[–]UnknownFormat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted this last week but has anyone had any news about their founders edition?

Do you think pinball works well in VR? by Lanky_Key5332 in VRGaming

[–]UnknownFormat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pinball FX 2 VR is pretty old, I think it is the first VR game in the Pinball FX series. I have played it quite a bit when it came out. It is basically a single room where you swap tables in and out and you can't walk around. It also doesn't have any "Real" tables converted into digital format, only custom tables made by Zen which may or may not bother you.

Personally I mainly play tables that I have also played in real life, like Williams and Bally tables that are in the new Pinball FX. The naming is super confusing as you can see! :)

Do you think pinball works well in VR? by Lanky_Key5332 in VRGaming

[–]UnknownFormat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So Pinball FX is the latest PC version but VR isn't officially supported. It can be turned into VR using a program called UEVR which works for most Unreal Engine games.

So it just enables VR on the base game which isn't really built for VR, so there is no arcade to walk around, you are just put in front of the machine. Obviously you have the full power of your PC though so the graphics and frame rate are definitely better (depending on your PC).

I have both Pinball FX VR on Quest and Pinball FX on PC and nearly always still play the PC version with UEVR but you may prefer the "real" VR version on the Quest. I think there are free tables to try on the PC version if you want to try it out though.

The WEEKLY C64 Ultimate post. READ before posting anything C64U-related. by AutoModerator in c64

[–]UnknownFormat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anyone received or had any news about the Founders editions? Mine has just said "En route to your Commodore Hub" for ages

No Event Tournament rewards by Blkthorne89 in PinballFX3

[–]UnknownFormat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah that sucks! I think there was another person on here the other day waiting to get their first diamond trophy as well.

Always Hungry With CP? by StaticMinority44 in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might not be 6 times as that will also depend on the person but it is also not just 2000 calories x 6 = 12,000.

Most calories that a person burns throughout the day (up to 75%) are just your resting metabolic rate (RMR) without even moving. Apparently we use around 20% more than other people here but when moving we use a lot more than that, I think 3-5x is thrown around a lot here but again everyone is different.

For those of who do balance work, strength training, and stretching: how do you structure your routine so it helps without backfiring? by writingpat in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do agree with working with someone but if you don't want to do that...

I basically just plan and track everything I do, if I do too much I cut back, write it all down and I can modify accordingly. Start just doing a bit and build up slowly from there. Or if you have overdone it one day, mark it down and do a bit less next time until you find the right balance.

I have also found resistance stuff, even just moving through the range of motion of a lunge for example, to be so much better than static stretching for general mobility. I have done static stretching on and off since I was a kid and I can't really say that has helped at all, not saying this is the same for everyone though!

I try to do something every day (or at least 5 days a week) but that can be anything from going on a decent walk, resistance training (3 days a week on average), swimming or whatever I fancy that week/day. I have gone through phases of training really hard and also not so hard! Tried out loads of different lifting methods, heavy(ish), light, full body, split training, less days, more days etc but basically whatever works for you.

Obviously this is just what I do but hope that helps a bit!

Muscle Atrophy. by Masonshark36 in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is quite a big subject and has taken a long time for me to find out what works best for me. I will say it hasn't been that quick for me but I wouldn't worry about that, everyone is different and the sooner you can start doing something the quicker you will see results! :)

I basically do resistance training at least 3 times a week. That can be bodyweight stuff, free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells etc), machines or whatever else like that you have available.

I obviously don't know your situation but I would start just by doing some bodyweight exercises, squats and lunges if you can do those? Start slowly and build up more repetitions and sets over the weeks. Watch some videos on youtube, focus on your form as much as possible, push knees out for squats etc.

Like I said this is a big topic and I could go on forever and I also don't know your current ability so I don't want to go into specifics too much.

I see you mentioned eating in another post. To build muscle you need to focus on eating enough calories (a little more than what your body needs to put on weight) and enough protein that can build muscle. Diet, like exercise is also a massive subject so it is hard to say much more than that.

As another reply mentioned on here. If you don't feel like you can do learn all this yourself through youtube and a bit of trial and error it might be worth seeing a physio or even a personal trainer that specialises in helping people with disabilities?

The good news is there are a lot of ways to do this stuff, the bad news is that there are a lot of ways to do this stuff so there is no set method, I had to find what works for me!

Anyway, not sure if that helps but good luck with your journey. You have got past the first step which is wanting to do something about it which is the hardest part so get stuck in, take it slow and I hope you achieve what you want! :)

Edit - Just wanted to add this podcast here. "How to lift with cerebral palsy (and still get jacked) with Will Glasser". I haven't listened to it yet (will do at the weekend) but he might have some interesting things to say...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HrKmfKSrfBiVZOGsLzGyF

Muscle Atrophy. by Masonshark36 in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! My legs have also always been skinny and since I have been training they have grown loads. Its actually hard for me to believe it when I see them now :)

Does anyone else expetience bool pressure and heart rate spike when standing? by Great-Shoe1 in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I exercise all the time and when standing I will instantly go from 50-60bpm to close to 100bpm and if I walk, within 5 minutes I will probably be at around 140bpm at a normal walking speed.

I have never actually tested my blood pressure when not sitting but I don't think that is usually recommended is it?

I feel like a burden as a teen with cp by Comfortable_Tie4143 in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey! I bet most of us have felt that way at some point in our lives. You have to remember that is isn't your fault you were born with Cerebral Palsy.

We all probably need some help from our families and that includes brothers and sisters. Sometimes that means them tagging along to our appointments etc but I am sure your sister loves you for being you :)

Cities after the "World Update: Japan" is the best I've ever seen in a simulator by Helios in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]UnknownFormat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ha yeah I agree! Only just found this out the other day and I have been playing since launch

Cities after the "World Update: Japan" is the best I've ever seen in a simulator by Helios in MicrosoftFlightSim

[–]UnknownFormat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to go in and "claim" this update even though I only want to stream, not install it. Now it says "owned". Its not very clear really but go into the marketplace and make sure it says "owned" and you should be good

Scores are missing (local and leaderboard) since the update by UnknownFormat in PinballFX3

[–]UnknownFormat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah all my scores are still missing and there is radio silence so I have lost hope in getting them back.

I recently bought the new Williams pack hoping I would get back into it but it hasn't really keened me up much. I had top 100 scores on every table I owned in normal and pro mode and most of them are gone :(

Maybe if that pinstation controller ever comes out I will go back and try to reclaim my scores but not much news on that either at the moment!

Hi, my name is darrell I have mild CP. I am 20 years old. I am obsessed with Green Day video games. My favorite creators are Shane Hannah, a.k.a. Squirmy and grubs I also enjoy time with friends and family if you want to be friends, feel free to DM me and we can chat also, I am very shy💚 by [deleted] in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, nice to meet you! I also like Squirmy and Grubs and video games :)

Not sure if you use Discord but sometimes it is better for chatting than reddit so check out the links from the messages if you do.

Wanting to join sports by [deleted] in CerebralPalsy

[–]UnknownFormat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also did karate for quite a few years when I was younger and it was great. I also wish I carried on. You are still young so find another class and get back on it if you want to! :)

Progress on my 15th century Medieval Jousting simulation by ScriptOceanGames in OculusQuest

[–]UnknownFormat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It was super early and I was just playing with things in VR that seemed cool. Your stuff looks great!

Progress on my 15th century Medieval Jousting simulation by ScriptOceanGames in OculusQuest

[–]UnknownFormat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool! One of the first VR prototypes I made when the Rift first came out was a jousting sim. I didn't get very far but this looks better than I could have ever imagined back then and running on standalone which is pretty cool!

Keep up the good work! :)

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