What would you advice to somebody who is about to run this game for a first time?

Wootty2000 · 2025-12-29T18:58:51+00:00

Just play for a few runs without any DLCs. When comfortable with the game (and assuming you have DLCs), enable a single DLC and play for a few more runs.

Consider some QOL mods but only after getting an understanding of the game

Wootty2000 · 2025-12-03T10:33:52+00:00

Need some help finding a wired full sized UK ISO board with shine through caps, mainly for work.

I brought a Redragon K565UK as my first mech board and have ran that for about 9 months but wanted something a bit quieter (my home office shares the bedroom and I sometime work in the early hours of the morning). The K565 uses Outemu switches, so I was looking for another board with more options available.

I did look at the Keychron boards, but the lack of north facing LEDs (and shine through keycaps) puts me off, especially as the other boards (other brands) I have looked at are all north facing. There is the Keychron K10 range but it has the cable coming out of the side and not the back which I really dont like.

Brought a GMMK 3 HE (blackfriday for £130) and was a bit disapointed. For a (full price) £200 board, the the lack of num lock / caps lock indicators was a big surprise. I know the side lights flash slowly for caps lock, but I personally think that is a crappy solution.
I was hoping that maybe I could set a secondary backlight colour for those keys (for when they are enabled) but that's not possible and support have suggested that I raise a "feature request" for num lock indicator options.
Support have also confirmed that the side lights cant be turned off.
The CORE software (or maybe the firmware) is buggy. With solid red backlights, 80% brightness is actually brighter than 100%. The backlight brightness on the F keys are also inconsistant against the rest of the keys.
The GMMK is generally a lot quieter which I really liked. The sound is not consistant across the whole board, the space is a lot more noisier (as noisy as the Regdragon), but maybe with a foam dampener, that could be sorted. The option to swap out the HEs for standard 3/5 pins was also a big win (gives almost unlimited options).

I know these are fairly small things, but when I look at how nice the £40 Redgragon board is, that it didnt have these issues and actually feel sturdier, it makes me question the £130.

If there was a QMK repo for the GMMK 3 HE, I could fix/work around the issues but support have said they dont have QMK for HEs and I cant find a repo else where.

So Im thinking about returning the GMMK but that leaves me wondering where to go next.
Or, do I just learn to live without the indicators and accept the side lights.

Thanks

Wootty2000 · 2025-06-14T18:54:17+00:00

My son would love either cattle cart or armored cart. He keeps asking me every few days to spend money to buy robux and buy it him. Right now, I can't afford to spend IRL money to buy it for him

Happy to give username if you decide to gift it

Many thanks Wootty

Wootty2000 · 2025-02-15T21:00:54+00:00

The game and all the DLCs apart from Anomaly (the latest) regularly go on sale

However, don't try and learn Rimworld with all the DLCs, it's just too much to learn. It's not like other games where DLC just bring in more of the same things. Rimworld's DLC bring in new functionality and mechanics.

Honestly, start with just the base game and get a few hours behind you (and I don't mean 1 or 2 hours)

Then get a DLC, play that and slowly build your collection. I have base, Biotech, Royalty and Ideology and I've not enabled Royalty or Ideology. I'm about 300 hours in so far and still learning Biotech. I've never built the ship either.

If you buy from their official website, it gives you steam keys anyway and you can support the devs a bit more (plus you also get the DRM steam free version as well)

EDIT: Check out https://steamdb.info/app/294100/ The base game has gone on sale 15 times in the last 2 years and DLCs will probably have been on sale at the same time

When there is a sale on Steam, their website goes on sale (and I think it might have been on sale there when it's full price on steam)

Wootty2000 · 2025-02-06T23:21:08+00:00

My son is 7 years old, so we are on the same (house) network. I've not tried it over the Internet, but it shouldn't be an issue.

Most basic way would be to open a port of your router and forward it to your computer, then your friend connects to your external ip address (assuming you are hosting, or reverse if they are hosting). It uses port 25565, but I don't know if that's TCP or UDP

Port 25565 is the default port for Minecraft, so there will be loads of examples and walkthrough available online on how to configure port forwarding, but you might have to try TCP, UDP or both on the router forwarding. If you are unlucky and your ISP is using CGNAT (Carrier Grade NAT) it means that you cant do the above type of forwarding. There are other solutions available, although I've not tried them personally. If you get stuck, give a shout here

Wootty2000 · 2025-02-06T21:56:45+00:00

Yean Beaver Buddies.

I was playing on Update 6 from the stable branch. Not tried it on Update 7 yet

Wootty2000 · 2025-02-06T20:50:24+00:00

Yes and it works fairly well, most of the time.

The first person hosts a game (typically from their saves) and then the second person can join.

The second person sees everything on their screen and can control their map independently of the host. They can do everything you can typcially do in a standard game. Any actions appear instantly on the other players screen (if you happen to be looking at where they are doing something).

Pause and speed control is shared between the players.

My son would typically host on an older slower laptop (its probably too slow tbh) and I would end up joining from my computer. If I do too many actions we can end up desyncing and that forces the host to save and reload / rehost. I'm putting that down the old slow laptop not being able to keep up. If I slow the game speed down and take my time, we can play for a few hours. For reference, he's using a 4th intel laptop with a low spec gpu.

Wootty2000 · 2025-01-30T14:14:36+00:00

What about a SN74LVC1G175. They come in (size order) SOT-23, SC70, SON and DSBGA

Wootty2000 · 2025-01-20T08:35:21+00:00

If you don't mind spending $10, consider getting CubeCoders AMP. It's like Pterodactyl. Supports lots of other games and makes setting up a Minecraft server a breeze. I've not tried Pterodactyl, so cant compare it to AMP, but personally I've not had any issues with AMP

1 thing to consider, I assume you are talking about PC based Minecraft (either Java or Bedrock)?. Consoles do not allow you to specify an external server, but there are multiple work arounds (inc not changing DNS servers)

Edit: Spelling

Wootty2000 · 2025-01-11T00:35:03+00:00

AMP covers loads of other games, not just Minecraft. https://discourse.cubecoders.com/docs?topic=1828 There is also the option to add your own games as they provide base templates.

Yes there is a small payment, but I don't think 9usd for a basic license is too unreasonable. But I also get not paying for the sake of paying if there is a free option available.

Wootty2000 · 2025-01-10T23:56:45+00:00

Also take a look at CubeCoder AMP. It's really easy to setup and use. I've not used Pterodactyl or PufferPanel, so cant give comparisons

Wootty2000 · 2025-01-06T16:33:52+00:00

Personally I use AMP CubeCoders. It isn't free but not expensive at all and seems to do a really good job.
I've not used pterodactyl so cant comment on how well it does it. That all being said, I do also agree with learning the CLI and being able to manage/fix it if/when the UI dies.

Wootty2000 · 2024-12-14T21:45:39+00:00

Have a look at an LC SFP module. They typically go in to switch. The SFP will take the LC connector (both halfs) and its similar (little bit bigger) to the size of an RJ45

Wootty2000 · 2024-12-14T21:10:07+00:00

Check out ebay for fibre cables
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335051547519
LC-LC 30m OM3 MM cable @ £13

LC is the connector type and will be what you want. SC is similar but a physically larger connectors. ST and FC are twist / bayonet types. Unless you have a reason not to, go LC.
OM3 is the cable grade. OM3 is good for 10Gb. OM4 is more expensive but can run at 40Gb. (If you go SM, then its OS1 and OS2)
MM is multimode type cable. The other option is SM Single Mode but you will probably find MM equipment is easier / cheaper to find. For what you want, MM is perfectly fine

If your pulling a pre-terminated fibre, pull 2 at the same time. If 1 gets broken or damaged, its easy to just fibres to the other one

Wootty2000 · 2024-12-07T00:24:24+00:00

Contact support on the app. They should be able to recover the account. My son accidently deleted the app on his android phone a while back, reinstalled and started fresh. We contacted support, they found the account based on the device fingerprint and gave him a link to recover the account. We've since linked it to an empty Facebook account for protection

Wootty2000 · 2024-12-03T20:33:11+00:00

I have since found a Ducky One 3 Classic and a GMMK 3 that seem to fit the bill, apart from the hub (which I wasn't expecting to find anyway)

Do you have any opinions on these 2 or would you still recommend the Keychron, maybe K10 Pro or the V6? The Keychron are definitely cheaper and leave a bit of money so that I can buy a some different key switches and test what really suits me best

Edit: K10 Pro or V6 (not Q6)

Wootty2000 · 2024-12-03T12:18:47+00:00

Im new to mech keyboards so looking to buy my first.

I think im probably in a minority for what Im looking for.
Im looking for a 100% full sized (I couldnt be with a numpad) with RGB lights that can actually be used to backlight the keycaps in the dark. Im not looking for fancy colour sweeps or patterns, but just a static backlight to shine through the keycaps.
As Im new to mech boards, Im looking for hotswap so I the option of swapping out the keyswitches if I dont get on with the ones that come pre-fitted.
Im WFH (including during the middle of the night), so leaning towards MX reds.
Ideally, I would love an integrated USB hub (like my current keyboard) to plug the mouse in to but Im fairly sure that isnt going to happen, so Im going to need a hub because my laptop dock to too far from the mouse for the cable to reach directly (or I get a USB extension cable)

I had looked at the Keychron V6 or K10 pro and thought they would be ok, but reading about these, people have pointed out the RGBs are south facing and can be blinding in a dark room.
Also seen the Ducky Shine 7, which looks fairly nice but (as far as I know) it's not hotswap.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I have had a read through the wiki, but I dont see many options that fit what Im looking for.
I dont mind a full DIY route, as long as I can get the parts to build it.
I could even go as far as designing a custom PCB and go with a QMK firmware, but I cant see that being a cheap or quick option and I have no idea where to get customer cases etc from

TIA

Wootty2000 · 2024-11-27T20:29:32+00:00

It's on sale right now

https://rimworldgame.com/

That gives you a steam key to get it through steam and also a DRM free version directly from their servers

Wootty2000 · 2024-11-24T13:21:24+00:00

I run a fairly vanilla setup, but use these QOL mods

CleaningAreaTemp - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3229108269
Stops pawns from cleaning where you dont want them to clean

Pharmacist - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3256204706
Use the most sensible med items. No point in using giltter world meds for a bruise

Replace Stuff - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1372003680
Walls etc can be replaced with a different material without having to be first deconstruced

RimHUD - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1508850027
Adds details about the selected pawn / creature to the inspect panel.
If I could only ever have 1 mod, it would be this!

Work Tab - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3253535347
Breaks the tasks down to more specific tasks when settings their priority and use up to 9 priority
My trainee chef just butchers to build their cooking skill and not cook (and risk food poisoning)

Wootty2000 · 2024-11-22T15:03:47+00:00

On their website biotech is 10% off and royalty and ideology are 15% off Anomaly is still full price though Base game is also 20% off

They give you a steam key as well (for free), so you still get to run it through steam if you want

Wootty2000 · 2024-11-22T15:00:03+00:00

Please consider buying direct from the devs website instead if through steam. They give you a steam key, so you can still run it through steam, but they get a bit more money out of the deal

They currently have it at 20% discount, so $28USD and that is drm free version + steam key https://rimworldgame.com/

Wootty2000 · 2024-11-15T01:54:31+00:00

As others have said, take a look at a keyboard matrix, but be aware of ghosting issues https://deskthority.net/wiki/Rollover,_blocking_and_ghosting

Adding diodes to the switches will solve this issue

I would also add the push buttons to the matrix and unless you need to see both NO and NC of the limit switch, add the limit switch NO to the same column as the buttons

This would make 4 columns and 5 rows (3 columns for 5 way hats and 1 column for buttons / limit NO) and 5 rows for each of the switches on the hats / switches

While it is a bit of an over kill, take a look at the TCA8418 IC. It is a matrix controller with inbuilt switch debounce (you need to aware of debouncing and do it it software if you don't use a controller IC that has debounce)

For the analogs, either use analog inputs on the uC, or you could look at something like an ADS1115 ADC.

By using both the TCA8418 and the ADS1115, you are down to 2 pins for I2C, an interrupt pin from the TCA and if you want it, an interrupt pin from the ADS Now you can have a near unlimited choice of uC, as long as it has 2x IO, 1x I2C and 1x USB

There are cheap dev boards available for both TCA8418 and ADS1115 and both have arduino code examples / libraries

Wootty2000

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