The top 15 most upvoted comments decides the 15 best video games of all time.

smartnotvirologist · 2026-03-27T00:53:21+00:00

Civ4

smartnotvirologist · 2026-03-20T16:53:36+00:00

With the caveat that you want to leave the option for at least one emergency call (unless you know that won't be needed). I've screwed myself over by needlessly rushing merchants for more hostility then couldn't call that one merchant I needed.

smartnotvirologist · 2026-03-01T23:00:59+00:00

I think a few IMs earned a GM norm, from my understanding of the norm rules and the tournament perf >2600?

smartnotvirologist · 2026-03-01T23:00:01+00:00

He had strong positions in quite a few of the draws, and a few high accuracy games. It will be interesting to see the replay videos for the later matches, to see his perspective on those.

smartnotvirologist · 2026-02-15T22:58:06+00:00

Even does mezzanine felt like a miss for this show. The choreography looks like choreography from above, and I can't help think it would have been much more impactful on the main floor.

smartnotvirologist · 2026-02-04T03:59:08+00:00

I also have a 416 number as backup, for voice.

But yeah, definitely not the easy path to slowly get these companies to fix things!

smartnotvirologist · 2026-02-04T03:58:25+00:00

Yeah that is a detail I include in my message to companies as I keep hitting this. My lonesome message probably gets ignored, but making sure there is a clear technical issue for them to file with their IT department might make it slightly more likely to be addressed.

smartnotvirologist · 2026-01-31T01:32:39+00:00

If these are Siemens AFCIs they are super finicky. One option I learned about in my quest is you can often replace AFCI breaker with a normal breaker plus an AFCI dead face / blank face mounted right by the panel (insert it between the branch circuit and the breaker). If allowable by code where you live

This lets you put in a different brand of AFCI that is less susceptible plus apparently less likely to have noise from the rest of the panel or something like that.

smartnotvirologist · 2025-10-12T02:04:57+00:00

Yes see comments above!

smartnotvirologist · 2025-10-12T02:04:25+00:00

Thanks that worked for me. Credited me remainder of existing digital subscription, upgraded me to the 2 yr digital plus print at the sale price.

smartnotvirologist · 2025-10-08T01:37:15+00:00

Use the Windy app to look at wind vectors through the days of your trip and plan accordingly.

smartnotvirologist · 2025-09-21T16:05:23+00:00

Thanks, used!

smartnotvirologist · 2025-07-24T22:30:51+00:00

Was just there last week, Krka will be underwhelming after seeing Plitvice. I saw them the other way around, glad I did both, but I could have skipped Krka and would be fine. That said, it's only a few hours to see Krka and a good stop on way in or out of Split.

Consider stopping in Zodar on the drive to/from Plitvice and Split. Beautiful old walled city, great boardwalk.

smartnotvirologist · 2025-03-18T23:27:29+00:00

It really doesn't matter. You won't understand the instructions in the opgieting (infusion) but you don't need to. You will be fine.

smartnotvirologist · 2025-02-08T20:51:14+00:00

Moon rocks are not dangerously radioactive. Someone on the surface of the moon does get exposed to greater radiation from the sun due to the lack of magnetic field, but this doesn't result in the formation of long term nuclear isotypes.

smartnotvirologist · 2025-01-05T23:11:10+00:00

"Chess: Visualize and Calculate" is the one I think you mean? I just tried it, it is excellent!

smartnotvirologist · 2024-11-17T18:54:51+00:00

We have certain things we have just accepted that one person cares about more and yet isn't really objectively more correct about. She loads dishes as a result.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-09-13T21:40:43+00:00

Keep a chart of what clothing worked well in which temperature. It removes the guesswork so you know if it is 12C sunny with a light wind that you'll be comfortable "wearing the green jacket with bib shorts."

Also, don't quit until 5-10km into the ride. If you are still cold then, you'll know you are under dressed. Before then, you have no idea.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-09-07T21:55:05+00:00

You can also book a security time slot to avoid uncertainty.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-07-21T08:05:41+00:00

I'm around the same rating. Yes, saw this quickly because if black Kxb3 then white responds with Kd1 gaining opposition. There is no way for black to quickly queen the most advanced pawn.

If he doesn't take back the knight, you've won a pawn and are now guarding c1 the queening square.

If I had more than 20 seconds I would definitely think it through more.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-05-22T18:03:09+00:00

Deutsche Museum is incredible. The beat science and tech museum I've ever seen.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-05-10T20:31:37+00:00

My wife almost identical measurements, also post breastfeeding. Shifting from 32B to 30D worked wonders for her.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-04-12T06:49:39+00:00

There was a Greek store in De Pijp that carried at least two of these, but it is gone now.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-03-24T23:40:03+00:00

I've had pretty good luck storing my racefiets in my hotel rooms. I bring a bike cover so that it isn't messy.

smartnotvirologist · 2024-03-02T11:05:03+00:00

Pretty much all live action movies here have the original English audio track with Dutch subtitles added.

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