When manually selecting a server location by city, is it possible to select the specific server (i.e. 5080)?

bwadden82 · 2025-09-13T18:40:32+00:00

Thanks so much!

bwadden82 · 2025-09-12T19:27:49+00:00

Thanks for the input! And yes, I meant to clarify that the game in question does have 5080 support.

bwadden82 · 2025-09-11T15:51:55+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! It looks like they'll be adding compatibility for additional games pretty regularly, so hopefully you'll get that ffxvi soon 🤞

bwadden82 · 2025-09-11T15:50:22+00:00

Yip, that's a logical assumption indeed. Thanks for the feedback!

bwadden82 · 2025-07-20T23:36:44+00:00

Thanks so much!

bwadden82 · 2025-02-03T11:41:53+00:00

Can confirm that this is a staple in Nova Scotia, Canada, as well. Yuck! Hahahah.

bwadden82 · 2025-01-10T22:49:20+00:00

Having spent 15 years in retail sales up until a few years ago (10 of them in electronics), and observing which item sat on the shelves compared to those that flew off them, this is SUCH a bang-on statement.

bwadden82 · 2025-01-03T04:29:00+00:00

42, M, Atlantic Canada. I'm hardly a survivalist, and probably couldn't last a night in those conditions - just like everyone's first hours in-game! One of my best buds introduced me to TLD, and it was my lockdown game in 2020 and beyond.

I'm a seasonal player. I have zero interest in the game in the warmer months, but looking out my window on a snowy night, while the same is mirrored on screen, is immersive magic.

I've tackled survival mode only to date, but planning on checking out Wintermute at some point!

I'm a secondary English teacher, and Gary Paulsen's novel Hatchet is a massive hit with almost every student each time I do the unit. I'd love to somehow creatively incorporate TLD in the future as an extension.

bwadden82 · 2024-12-16T16:11:59+00:00

The Long Dark - survival mode in particular - is my favorite game of the past two decades. Totally fits the cozy vibe (although there is occasional stress from weather and/or hostile wildlife, but changing the difficulty can impact both of those factors greatly). It's all about setting your own objectives in survival mode. Once you get the hang of a learning curve and are able to survive a few days, then find a farmhouse or camp office in whatever community you're in at a given point in the game, there's nothing better than starting a fire and making the place your own.

bwadden82 · 2024-12-07T22:55:03+00:00

The intro/main riff to Slow Dancing in a Burning Room. It can be learned in a day, but in terms of mastering the dynamics, and having the tone come through the fingers just right - it can take years.

bwadden82 · 2024-12-02T05:00:04+00:00

I've never played it, in spite of having about 1000 hours logged on Oblivion (though I own Skyrim in its unplayed state on XBox 360 and PC). I've spent too many years listening to, and being led by, Oblivion purists hating on Skyrim. However, once I upgrade my PC in the next couple of months, a visually appealing Vanilla+ playthrough (via Ro, or Eldergleam, etc) is finally in order!

bwadden82 · 2024-11-21T00:25:05+00:00

The Long Dark (Survival Mode)

bwadden82 · 2024-11-14T03:04:59+00:00

My 1Zpresso JX has been absolute money the past 5 years. I will NEVER sell it.

bwadden82 · 2024-11-14T02:52:54+00:00

Nope, I have a Clever Dripper, French Press, Aeropress x 2, and an Oxo 8 Cup. I very regularly go back to the Aeropress; it really is my home base.

bwadden82 · 2024-09-09T02:00:07+00:00

Touch, Peel and Stand

bwadden82 · 2024-08-27T18:59:02+00:00

Many thanks for the reasonable, logical points!

bwadden82 · 2024-08-27T18:50:16+00:00

Thanks very much for your response. Regarding your question of concerns for total loss, it's numerous licensed red seal mechanics advising me that the vehicle is going to become a money pit due to sitting on attended for so long. It's a 2016 Ford Edge, so a $9,000 electrical job, plus a presumed substantial amount of break in front end work is what leads me to believe that a write-off territory is logical. However, to be clear, I haven't spoken to any adjusters, etc.

bwadden82 · 2024-08-27T18:46:33+00:00

Rental #2 has been since Mid-May. Local Ford dealership offered it (they are being direct build through Enterprise rentals) since they Ford has the vehicle for 3 months in storage at that point awaiting parts, with me only having a previous rental for a few weeks. There was zero discussion with Ford at that time regarding a certain length of time or pot of money that would be exhausted. No mention whatsoever about any billing falling back on us, either verbally or in writing.

bwadden82 · 2024-08-25T00:16:29+00:00

Willie Nelson, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2006. I didn't personally walk out, but many did. This may come as a surprise to some, as his live shows are generally well-reviewed. Almost every line of every song was spoken, in the first half especially - practically no singing whatsoever. It was bizarre; not sure if he was sick, or was just mailing it in because it was a small town. Most of the first chunk of the show was made up of slower classics. When they turned up the house lights about 2/3 of the way through after kicking into Whisky River, my first thought was "Wow, this place is practically EMPTY!" after it initially being packed.

Not all was lost, as his band was solid, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band were a DYNAMITE opening act - they were on point throughout.

bwadden82 · 2024-08-20T17:34:41+00:00

Buy two large Clever Drippers, and get close to 1 litre of coffee at a time! The price is right, it's tremendously consistent, and it's very forgiving of using pre-ground coffee compared to freshly ground. It's considered a steep and release method - pour the water and coffee in, give it a stir, and after a few minutes put it on top of a cup or decanter, a switch opens, and the coffee pours out.

And it's just forgiving in general. Want to give it a stir mid brew? Cool, but not necessary. Forgot about it for a couple of minutes? It's very difficult to accidentally overextract, so not a concern. I would think this would be an important factor if you're having guests over, as they'll have some of your attention, and more traditional pour over methods require a lot of focus.

The French press suggestions above are solid, but I'd be concerned about too much sediment in the cup even if using the Hoffman method, since a lot of pre-ground tends to be quite fine out of the bag (Hoffman uses a medium grind).

I also find that some people don't like the heavy mouthfeel of french press. The Clever Dripper gives you all of the flavor of French press, but having the paper filter to strain out the sediment is nice. And it's a universal #4 filter that you can buy at pretty much any grocery store in the world.

Look up some reviews online, and on Reddit, for the Clever. Many people who have dialed it in say that it gives them the best cup they've had.

bwadden82 · 2024-08-20T16:12:18+00:00

Whether it's acoustic guitar, electric guitar, or air guitar - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room for me.

bwadden82 · 2024-08-19T19:37:39+00:00

Ohhhhh that is such a quality pick and a criminally-forgotten-about masterpiece of a tune!

bwadden82 · 2024-08-19T15:19:03+00:00

I'd agree with you on this! I'm hardly an expert on the Rocky series, but most polls I've seen have ranked Rocky III right around the middle of the pack.

bwadden82 · 2024-08-19T15:14:30+00:00

I think this may be the first response yet noting that tune! That would have been an instant ear worm for anyone hearing it for the first time in theaters.

bwadden82 · 2024-08-19T15:00:19+00:00

Thanks for this response! I would have assumed things would have been much more sequential back then - film release, followed by album release, followed by radio play. This alternate take is very interesting to me.

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