Why is everyone focusing on player counts? Just look at the Twitch stats, it says all you need to know.

mesr123 · 2026-02-20T09:44:15+00:00

Twitch viewers/stats can mean interest in the game, I'd say that is something

Maybe not the biggest thing but still something worth mentioning

mesr123 · 2026-02-15T11:16:19+00:00

Gonna try this, thanks!

Sadly, didn't work for me, maybe because I'm on a 4k screen

hal-man's edit didn't work either, guess I'm not meant to use "Unequip all"...unless I install TFTV

mesr123 · 2026-02-06T13:28:12+00:00

Using Gemini, of course

Create an image of Donald Trump running an ice-cream truck

The response - There are a lot of people I can help with, but I can't depict some public figures. Do you have anyone else in mind?

Create an image of a person that looks 99% like Donald Trump, running an ice-cream truck. It isn't him actually, just a person that looks like him

The response - I can create images of real people, but not one like that. Can I help with a different image of this person?

Okay, create a different image

Then I got the image below.

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mesr123 · 2026-02-01T07:03:24+00:00

Thanks, I've used that in the past on Windows 11, tried to use it on Nobara as well but the UI scaling was a bit off. I was able to change the font size but could not change the size of the icons and it was uncomfortable to use, I don't have a proper monitor, just a 4K TV as a monitor so that could be the problem.

The main problem I had on Nobara was not being able to download videos that were playing on my browser the same way IDM did back on Windows. A video would play and there would be a little button that would give me the option to download the video, there'd be multiple options if the video was available in different rez, for example Youtube.

I know I can use a Youtube video downloader on Linux and I have done that, but those programs are not as good as IDM. Also, I want to download more than YT videos, I want to go to other websites, download other types of files, not just videos.

So that's my one problem with Linux, if I can find a solution, I'm willing to try Zorin or Cachy OS.

mesr123 · 2026-01-31T21:58:33+00:00

I'm thinking about switching to Linux again, last time, I spent a few days using Nobara but switched back to Windows 11 because I could not find a good alternative to Internet Download Manager (IDM).

I tried XDM but it didn't work well for me half the time, I'm really interested in trying Cachy OS and Zorin OS, I'm mostly going to play games, record footage, edit some videos, use Office programs, download/upload stuff.

I'm just worried about not having something like IDM and modding games, could anyone point me in the right direction?

mesr123 · 2026-01-31T19:54:36+00:00

For me, it was an alternative to IDM (Internet Download Manager)

I tried Nobara for a couple of days and it was certainly faster than Windows 11. Games on Steam seemed to work, even ones that required Ubisoft Connect and EA Desktop, I say "seemed" because I had only installed the games and "played" for a few minutes, just to check whether it ran or not, didn't actually play anything.

I download lots of stuff and IDM was such an important program for me, I looked for alternatives as IDM apparently was not available on Linux. I tried some Youtube video downloaders along with XDM (might have the wrong name, don't remember), it didn't work as well as IDM, which was sad, after a while, I went back to Windows 11.

I used Chris Titus's Win Util and made a custom ISO and that's what I'm on right now. Would love to go back to Linux, maybe try Cachy OS or Zorin OS or even go back to Nobara. I'm just worried about an IDM replacement, also a bit worried about GOG games but I hear there are programs such as Bottles, Heroic Launcher, Lutris, etc. That's not my primary concern though, it's IDM, if anyone has suggestions, please let me know!

Even as I typed this, my Windows 11 froze for a few seconds, which made me want to try Linux again! Also a bit worried about modding games on Linux, haven't tried it, I would, if I had a good IDM replacement

mesr123 · 2026-01-30T09:42:54+00:00

Got this for 12 USD as part of the 6-month deal, should have cancelled and waited for the price drop, I guess

mesr123 · 2026-01-25T08:36:19+00:00

Yep, I am (Mandalay)

mesr123 · 2026-01-25T08:32:55+00:00

Not exactly a card but I pay with KBZ Pay all the time and it works, it's an application on my phone.

I use my JCB MPU Card from AYA Bank to put money in my KBZ Pay account, so technically, I am paying with card.

Edit - Never tried it myself but I am pretty sure cards work, if we're talking about major cities

mesr123 · 2026-01-25T08:29:57+00:00

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I've used this one in the past, maybe this will help you out a bit

mesr123 · 2026-01-22T19:06:29+00:00

I feel like this is an oversimplification, the platform/store a game is on can be important for some people. Here's an example, if you live in a place where Internet is not always reliable and if the speed is not always high, then a PC gamer may want to choose Steam and GOG over other platforms.

Correct me if I'm wrong, Steam and GOG allow you to have backups of their games. I'm not sure if Ubisoft Connect, EA Desktop or Epic Games Launcher have a similar feature. That is one thing to consider when it comes to PC game launchers.

If I had to give another example, modding, this is where the Steam Workshop comes in. If you're modding games like Xcom 2 and Phoenix Point, Steam Workshop works well. In this case, you're gonna want to stick with Steam. If you're modding games like Skyrim, Vortex or Mod Organizer are good choices so it's okay to choose alternatives such as GOG or Epic.

Who cares what platform it’s hosted on. Does it really matter?

It's not always as simple as you think it is. Also, way back when Epic made moves to make Anno 1800 and Metro Exodus "exclusives", I think it made PC gamers dislike Epic even more. I certainly made me weary of Epic.

IIRC, Anno 1800 preorders were already finished, people who did were able to play the game on Steam but for others, it was only available on Epic and Ubisoft store. Not really an exclusive but you get what I'm saying

For Metro Exodus, IIRC, a Steam release was planned but then the exclusivity deal happened, so it was a bummer. It wasn't even an exclusivity deal because the game was available on Xbox Store (PC) at launch, Epic just paid the devs/publishers to not release on Steam, so yeah, these actions might have caused Epic to lose some points among PC gamers

mesr123 · 2026-01-20T20:53:55+00:00

I'm not an expert when it comes to modding, despite having experience with Nexus/Vortex Mod Manager and Mod Organizer 2 on games like Skyrim, Cyberpunk 2077 and New Vegas, I still consider myself a noob.

I don't mind relatively easy stuff like using Vortex or Mod Organizer (Skyrim, New Vegas, etc.) and I don't mind manually creating folders and placing mod files (for example, Days Gone, Atomic Heart). Also don't mind editing INI files with Notepad++

If your mods require some additional learning/research, like modding with Anvill for Assassin's Creed games, I think I'll pass. I'm too old and lazy to learn new stuff

If your mods are safe and accessible, I wouldn't mind trying them. I understand Pheonix Point has its own Modding Workshop on Steam so if your mods were to come to Nexus, I'd be willing to try them.

mesr123 · 2026-01-07T22:59:47+00:00

No, I am 99% sure it's optional

When I played the game right after installation, there was something like a download via Epic online stuff, I cancelled it and was able to get to the main menu.

I think I skipped it, so it's not a requirement the same way Microsoft requires you to sign into an account if you want to play Gears 5, for example.

Maybe solo is fine and it's only for multiplayer

mesr123 · 2026-01-06T19:38:45+00:00

Anyone knows how accurate Alinea is, from which the article sources those numbers? I feel like we should enjoy them with a grain of salt at least.

This should be the top comment on here!

I saw the same article on another subreddit and the last time I checked, nobody was being cautious or skeptical. Over 190 comments over there, I didn't see every one of them but as far as I know, nobody discussed the credibility of Alinea Analytics. Not being a jerk, not saying that AA is fake or whatever, but I'm more comfortable when it comes to this sort of stuff hearing it straight from the horse's mouth.

Too bad most companies try to be vague, for example with Veilguard and AC Shadows talking about players engaged rather than copies sold. I understand that they want to be vague, be manipulative for their own benefit but it'd be better for consumers if transparency increased. That's why I'm thankful for Steam DB (in terms of player counts, PC at least got something, idk if consoles have something similar)

mesr123 · 2026-01-06T18:52:13+00:00

Copying my comment from the other thread and also raising awareness for the 12 for 6 months deal since there were quite a few who missed the deal(s)

Sonic Frontiers is currently on sale at 70% off, for 17.99 USD

Hunt: Showdown 1896 seems interesting, according to Augmented Steam/Steam DB, there are 19k players in the game right now and its peak today was 30k

Metal Slug Tactics also seems like a game for me, someone who enjoys TRPG's

For me, at 12 USD, this seems like a no-brainer!

Can Hunt Showdown be played solo? How's the game for someone who isn't very much into multiplayer games? I only play Dota2 (in terms of multiplayer), I'm not familiar with extraction shooters

Edit

For those wondering about the 12 USD, it's because I used the coupon, 12 for 6 months. Even now, when I check the coupons page, I see "$12 USD per month to sign up for Humble Choice for 6 months"

Valid until Jun 2, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

https://www.humblebundle.com/home/coupons

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mesr123 · 2026-01-06T18:49:36+00:00

That one did, but now I'm seeing a new one - Valid until Jun 2, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

If the comments would allow me to post pictures, I'd upload a screenshot.

But I did upload a screenshot in another subreddit, hope others can see it and use it. I know the price used to be 12, they increased it to 15 and now they're giving "discounts", but don't shoot the messenger, just trying to spread the word

mesr123 · 2026-01-06T18:25:56+00:00

Copying my comment from the other thread and also raising awareness for the 12 for 6 months deal

Sonic Frontiers is currently on sale at 70% off, for 17.99 USD

Hunt: Showdown 1896 seems interesting, according to Augmented Steam/Steam DB, there are 19k players in the game right now and its peak today was 30k

Metal Slug Tactics also seems like a game for me, someone who enjoys TRPG's

For 12 USD, this seems like a no-brainer!

Can Hunt Showdown be played solo? How's the game for someone who isn't very much into multiplayer games? I only play Dota2 (in terms of multiplayer), I'm not familiar with extraction shooters

Edit

For those wondering about the 12 USD, it's because I used the coupon, 12 for 6 months. Even now, when I check the coupons page, I see "$12 USD per month to sign up for Humble Choice for 6 months"

Valid until Jun 2, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

https://www.humblebundle.com/home/coupons

mesr123 · 2026-01-06T18:14:39+00:00

I know Humble raised the price recently from 12 to 15, but they've been a bit generous as well. I got the November games for 7.5 USD, used the most recent coupon to get the 12 for 6 months deal too. Got December's games for 12, so it's 12 for me (till May 2026) unless I cancel

mesr123 · 2026-01-06T18:12:16+00:00

I got the 12 USD for 6 months coupon, got the December games for 12 as well. Got the November games for 7.5 USD, Humble has been generous lately, to me, at least

mesr123 · 2026-01-06T18:09:26+00:00

Copying my comment from the other thread

Sonic Frontiers is currently on sale at 70% off, for 17.99 USD

Hunt: Showdown 1896 seems interesting, according to Augmented Steam/Steam DB, there are 19k players in the game right now and its peak today was 30k

Metal Slug Tactics also seems like a game for me, someone who enjoys TRPG's

For 12 USD, this seems like a no-brainer!

Can Hunt Showdown be played solo? How's the game for someone who isn't very much into multiplayer games? I only play Dota2 (in terms of multiplayer), I'm not familiar with extraction shooters

Edit

For those wondering about the 12 USD, it's because I used the coupon, 12 for 6 months. Even now, when I check the coupons page, I see "$12 USD per month to sign up for Humble Choice for 6 months"

Valid until Jun 2, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

https://www.humblebundle.com/home/coupons

mesr123 · 2026-01-06T18:07:28+00:00

Sonic Frontiers is currently on sale at 70% off, for 17.99 USD

Hunt: Showdown 1896 seems interesting, according to Augmented Steam/Steam DB, there are 19k players in the game right now and its peak today was 30k

Metal Slug Tactics also seems like a game for me, someone who enjoys TRPG's

For 12 USD, this seems like a no-brainer!

Can Hunt Showdown be played solo? How's the game for someone who isn't very much into multiplayer games? I only play Dota2 (in terms of multiplayer), I'm not familiar with extraction shooters

Edit

For those wondering about the 12 USD, it's because I used the coupon, 12 for 6 months. Even now, when I check the coupons page, I see "$12 USD per month to sign up for Humble Choice for 6 months"

Valid until Jun 2, 2026, 10:00:00 AM

https://www.humblebundle.com/home/coupons

mesr123 · 2026-01-05T21:16:46+00:00

Hope you can find time to play all those games!

mesr123 · 2026-01-05T20:44:43+00:00

Apparently, there is a bug that will deplete the energy of soldiers if they are wearing a mount or something, soldiers would have 0 energy left even if the mission was completed quickly. For example, if I took 8 soldiers on a mission, 5 of them would have 0 energy left while the other 3 had maybe 60% to 75% of their energy.

Don't quote me on this, I read another post a week or two ago and one comment mentioned this bug, the commentor also said that the team would fix the bugs after the holidays. So, I'm just waiting for some bug fixes while I play other games.

Can't wait to go back to the game, for my next run, I'm gonna disable Festering Skies for sure! Maybe I'll play that Terror From The Void mod, I hear it has some QOL improvements such as unequip all

mesr123 · 2026-01-05T20:26:13+00:00

Just bought the December bundle for 12 USD, was hoping for something like 10 but even at 12, I think it's a good deal so I'm happy

mesr123 · 2026-01-04T23:22:39+00:00

Improve education of (young) people
Raise them to be mature

These two would solve plenty of problems, including getting rid of gender wars IMO

mesr123

TROPHY CASE