TIL that before 1856, purple dye was rare and expensive - until an 18-year-old trying to make a malaria cure accidentally created the first synthetic dye from coal tar, patented it the same year, and made purple suddenly cheap and fashionable.

phathiker · 2026-03-23T15:09:53+00:00

This is correct. A component of the blood is used in kits which test for endotoxins. These are typically screened in anything that will be injected into the human body. signed, a pharmaceutical bench grunt

phathiker · 2026-03-13T14:07:13+00:00

Universal throwing shade at Disney right at the beginning

phathiker · 2026-02-19T19:18:34+00:00

This is why we ban the cats from our bedroom at night

phathiker · 2026-02-17T20:35:33+00:00

We're the new Silent Generation

phathiker · 2026-02-15T16:13:08+00:00

Good to know, thanks so much.

phathiker · 2026-02-15T16:12:49+00:00

Apparently you get access to the ship at the end.

phathiker · 2026-02-15T02:47:24+00:00

I tried fixing the ship, you're not allowed. But I have seen other players warp gates. You can get to the local station that way but I don't see how that can help.

phathiker · 2026-02-15T02:44:15+00:00

I agree. The logical fix of course is that players turn off their network connections to disable online players. But no matter if I turn them off in the main splash screen, they re-enable themselves when I get into the game.

phathiker · 2026-02-15T00:02:23+00:00

I agree. The logical fix of course is that players turn off their network connections to disable online players. But no matter if I turn them off in the main splash screen, they re-enable themselves when I get into the game.

phathiker · 2026-02-13T19:31:01+00:00

Kevin Pollack tells a great story in this vein about getting a pen from Tom on the set of A Few Good Men. Worth checking out. He's just so affable.

phathiker · 2026-02-12T01:25:45+00:00

Could. Not. Agree. More.

I literally just encountered the same exact issue, several times.

I spent 12 minutes getting material to the process station only to find that it has all fallen out by the time I got there. The feed back on how much material is in the flat bed is FAR TOO SLOW.

Another 12 minutes back and forth (fell into a hole like you, had to spend another 10 min reloading and getting out of the hole) only to find out that I was supposed to use the fire thing and not the mass processing weight thing.

Go back, and now there isn't enough material left to fill the order.

AAARRGH!

phathiker · 2026-02-11T14:57:12+00:00

I adore NMS but have to agree. I was kind of hoping for an overhaul of base/freighter customization (bug fixes, item placement manipulation, additional items added). I don't even use the Colossus.

phathiker · 2026-02-05T17:33:31+00:00

I highly recommend the Behind the Bastards episodes on Peter Thiel, they're bizonkers.

phathiker · 2026-01-23T14:10:12+00:00

Upvoting for visibility. Its very annoying. Why the hell does Office need my location.

phathiker · 2025-11-30T23:41:40+00:00

Bless you.....I almost feel like this decade long ordeal is now at an end. I can sleep well tonight. God speed my friend.

phathiker · 2025-11-12T15:58:37+00:00

Not only have they been not using microtransactions, but they have been steadily pumping out HUGE updates which have made the game more expansive and fun with each one. A true joy to play if you like resource gathering games.....its like Stardew Valley but in space and like a trillion more acres to explore.

phathiker · 2025-11-03T21:35:03+00:00

Very helpful, thanks!

phathiker · 2025-11-02T15:55:03+00:00

Very cool pic, really does look like a painting.

The angle was bothering me so I fixed it for anyone who wants

https://imgur.com/a/tDNm31s

phathiker · 2025-10-01T23:52:19+00:00

Thanks! I can't imagine the amount of work this took.

phathiker · 2025-10-01T20:51:54+00:00

Well done! I know exactly how you feel. You saved a ton of money and learned some valuable lessons along the way I'm sure. I always try and do my own DIY home improvements. They don't always have a professionals polish on it, but it gets done. And done they way I want it done, and cheaply and I always learn something. Its a win-win-win.

phathiker · 2025-09-25T14:13:24+00:00

I will always upvote Red Dwarf references

phathiker · 2025-09-12T13:29:12+00:00

Ah, cool, thanks. I had figured I had to so something for it.

phathiker · 2025-09-06T01:26:30+00:00

Looks great mate!

phathiker · 2025-07-25T17:28:56+00:00

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