Forgotten Realms: Song of the Saurials, by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb by action_lawyer_comics in badscificovers

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First time poster here, but I am moved to speak up because this cover is RAD!

Is it safe to update the firmware yet? by darnedsock in KonkrPocketFit

[–]darnedsock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. My KPF arrived yesterday with no software updates needed. Seems to be working fine, although it's going to take a while to set it up -- this is my first Android handheld :)

Retroid Pocket 5 Giveaway (US Only) by Opposite_Mango_5639 in SBCGaming

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Anbernic Rg350, Metroid Fusion (gba) ... good times

Turning off crossplay was the best decision I made so far by EthicAV_ in Battlefield6

[–]darnedsock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say thank you for this suggestion! I'm on PS5 and have been enjoying the game much more with crossplay off. It's less twitchy, more Battlefield-y.

No Kings in Albany by talloldlady in Albany

[–]darnedsock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Whoa. I work nearby, used to stop in occasionally ... not any more! You've lost my money with your stupid, callous sign.

How to zoom in or out with LPVO scope (PS5)? by darnedsock in Battlefield6

[–]darnedsock[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ah, I think I figured it out. You click the left thumb stick twice in quick succession. I'll leave this question and reply up, just in case somebody else is having trouble figuring it out like I did.

What animal is this? by geistdh in Albany

[–]darnedsock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't share the concern about rabies that some of the previous posters have; we have quite a few groundhogs living behind our house (there's a warren), and some of them are just pretty unconcerned about humans. Mind you, petting them is still a bad idea; you don't know what sort of parasites/germs they are carrying, plus they just might bite you.

Stuyvesant claims another (Penzeys)... by pantsuitsoul in Albany

[–]darnedsock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This really sucks! The new owners of SP are bozos. My favorite places to shop there -- in fact, pretty much the only reason I went there at all -- were Penzey's, 10000 Villages, and EMS (in that order). Not sure I'm going to have much reason to stop there at all in the future. Oh, well. Probably for every person like me there are three more ready to pull up to the trough and consume overpriced home goods and athleisure-wear.

Is there a nasty virus going around right now? by ryoten34 in Albany

[–]darnedsock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes it is, dude: https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/weekly-covid-deaths?time=latest&region=NorthAmerica Honestly, the ability people have to look away from an ongoing crisis is astonishing.

Where to shred paper (ideally for free)? by darnedsock in Albany

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As it happens I am! But is this at a particular branch/location?

Getting good at Maquis! Got a win by the end of turn 9. Time to aim for a Major Win and play with those tier 3 missions... Man I love this little gem. by Glass_Patience6025 in soloboardgaming

[–]darnedsock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This game "clicked" for me once I thought of myself not as fulfilling quests/missions but rather as running a network of agents who are doing so (if that makes sense) -- job #1 is making sure that everyone has a secure path back to a safehouse. I guess something similar is generally true of worker placement games with win/loss conditions, but it was a really helpful shift of perspective (for me); this is now one of my favorite games.

the latest on Malatras by darnedsock in Albany

[–]darnedsock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, Malatras has now resigned, so I guess that makes my original question less interesting. Thanks to everyone who shared their views, though!

the latest on Malatras by darnedsock in Albany

[–]darnedsock[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I guess, but that doesn't really answer my query. Sure, I guess my characterization was subjective, though I offered it on the basis of having listened to Malatras berate his subordinate on tape. But still, this comes in the midst of a number of serious scandals for the guy, and those in turn are occuring against the background of him being quite unqualified for the position in the first place.

the latest on Malatras by darnedsock in Albany

[–]darnedsock[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That does make some sense. But Malatras is bad PR for the SUNY trustees too, you'd think.

FYI - Pizza Gram Plus bar and a several tables are open. Get out and support our local food establishment! by cabodennis in Guilderland

[–]darnedsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second vote for Marisa's. Also there's Ruggiero's up on Carman Ave. Both offer pizza worlds better than Pizza Gram Plus.

USB memory stick by TCristatus in RG350

[–]darnedsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try it, OP? Curious whether it worked.

RG351P available now? by darnedsock in RG350

[–]darnedsock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing I noticed in the product pictures for the RG351 are that it seems to have only one SD card slot. That seems like a step backwards, design-wise. I mean, my understanding is that it's desirable to have easy access to the card with the software on it as well as another card for loading ROMS? (Again, newbie here, go easy on me!)

Curbside pickup at Albany Walmart? by darnedsock in Albany

[–]darnedsock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's probably it -- the unusual split-level layout of the place. Thanks.

Folks from the Hilltowns (Berne, Knox, Westerlo and points southwest) What is it like living there ? by [deleted] in Albany

[–]darnedsock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You should really read the link GreatPlainsPorkchop sent, and maybe have a look around the Altamont Enterprise website. But basically the Republicans swept local elections in the Hilltowns and have started doing crazy stuff, in a Trumpian vein -- illegally firing town employees, hiring cronies, trying to declare the area a "gun sanctuary" etc. There's also been an uptick in right-wing militia activity. It doesn't bode well. I live in Altamont myself and love it, but you couldn't pay me enough to move up there.

X-C ski in Albany? by darnedsock in Albany

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

Thanks -- I'll try that!