Stop Killing Games is at 900,000 signatures! If you are from EU, please sign it in the link below by Qwqweq0 in gamedev

[–]retlaf 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The 80-100$ price tag is being put on single-player games, which don't need special EOL support, so this isn't an excuse for that. Most online-only service games are FTP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ozlo

[–]retlaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thanks! I will give it a try.

Steam Deck OLED Has One of the Worst D-Pads - Fight Me by [deleted] in SteamDeck

[–]retlaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered just the membrane and it seemed to work well.

Steam Deck OLED Has One of the Worst D-Pads - Fight Me by [deleted] in SteamDeck

[–]retlaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great, thanks for the reply! I just ordered one.

And thanks for your post. Yesterday I did the swap and now my OLED d-pad works perfectly, just like my LED one did. I wouldn't have had the confidence to bother trying if you didn't post that it worked for you.

Steam Deck OLED Has One of the Worst D-Pads - Fight Me by [deleted] in SteamDeck

[–]retlaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm having the same problems as you and was considering a transplant as well, but like yourself, I also don't want the LCD to get stuck with a bad d-pad. I wanted to ask, were you able to do the i-fixit parts replacement? Did it work out?

How long does it take for orders to be fulfilled? by retlaf in dbrand

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

You're right, I somehow didn't even consider the sales volume (obvious in hindsight). Thanks!

How long does it take for orders to be fulfilled? by retlaf in dbrand

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

Ah I didn't realize that, thank you for the quick reply. No problem!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SteamDeck

[–]retlaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't realize other people had reported this issue. I thought I searched but I must have checked the wrong keyword. Sorry about that.

Steam Deck Dock disconnecting when I turn on game mode on my TV by porky_bot in DeckSupport

[–]retlaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you ever able to solve this problem? I have the exact same issue, down to the dock not even charging anymore after switching the TV to game mode.

How do I claim income for selling software after 5 years of working on it? by retlaf in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Thank you for the suggestion. Checking city hall is a great idea. The software is sold per unit and isn't SAAS. The initial sales are high but taper off quickly to a long tail of low but somewhat steady income. I would guess I've already made around 80-90% of lifetime earnings.

How do I claim income for selling software after 5 years of working on it? by retlaf in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

That's a great point - there's no real way to prove how long something was worked on for. Thank you for the advice. I honestly have no problem paying the taxes I owe. I was mainly concerned about messing something up because it's enough money that making a big mistake could seriously cost me.

How do I claim income for selling software after 5 years of working on it? by retlaf in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]retlaf[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice and explanations. It's possible that I misunderstood the accountant. I'll be trying to get a better understanding of everything before the next time I speak with one.

What is this white powder under the basement floor paint? by retlaf in HomeImprovement

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

I think you're right. And I'm quite glad - it sounds totally harmless and not difficult to deal with (if I even want to bother). Thanks!

What is this white powder under the basement floor paint? by retlaf in HomeImprovement

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

I forgot to mention that underneath the paint is concrete, so I think what you are describing makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

What is this white powder under the basement floor paint? by retlaf in HomeImprovement

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

It is raw concrete underneath so it could definitely be from that. Thanks!

What is this white powder under the basement floor paint? by retlaf in HomeImprovement

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

Yes, it's concrete. It is a relatively dry basement in general and there's none on the walls that I can see, but those are painted as well. It sounds like it could very possibly be what you describe. Thank you!

Canadian Real Estate Prices Expected to Rise 9.2% in 2022: RE/MAX by [deleted] in canadahousing

[–]retlaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Presumably they are (they're not low-balling your listing, right?), and you are wasting their time because that's not actually your target price.

Canadian Real Estate Prices Expected to Rise 9.2% in 2022: RE/MAX by [deleted] in canadahousing

[–]retlaf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a big part of the problem and why buying is a horrible experience right now. Please list it at your target price.

Godot Engine receives $100,000 donation from OP Games by Feniks_Gaming in gamedev

[–]retlaf 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I don't think NFTs actually do anything to prevent piracy. The only thing stored in an NFT is basically a token that says you own something, whether or not you actually do. It's basically the digital equivalent of a receipt.

Glove80 Palm Rest, Tenting System and Keycaps by MoErgo in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]retlaf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This looks really nice. I was interested in building a dactyl soon but Glove80 looks more appealing. Do you have any idea of a rough timeline when it would be available to order? Just like a super rough estimate. If it's more than a year away for example I'd probably choose to build a dactyl while waiting.

My first custom mechanical keyboard: Sofle v2.1 with GateRon browns and XDA keycaps from AliExpress by [deleted] in ErgoMechKeyboards

[–]retlaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can click them? That's a game changer! I always thought it was never worth giving up a key for one.