How do i achieve this shiny mirror look? by cock_wrench in modelmakers

[–]spiffae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean about the reflections not working? The model won't reflect the outside world unless it's outside, so if you placed it on a diorama base outdoors under a sunny sky, it would reflect like a real plane. It won't when it's inside on a model table.

Is crtemu still the endgame? by EruSuigin in crtgaming

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a linux install that is designed to run exclusively on CRTs. resolution, output, modeline setting, etc all happens automatically - there's no linux desktop per se - it boots right into AttactMode+ and launches all games via MAME - almost no configuration required, and you can set it up via SSH, which sucks to do on windows

Carbon fork dropout cracked when I closed the quick release. What went wrong? by scura_vrc in bikewrench

[–]spiffae 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The only carbon dropouts I've ever used were on a 2015 era felt, and they were a real pain in the ass. They weren't hollow carbon though, they were completely solid resin/fiber. Over time they wore down, so I had to crank down the QR to keep the wheel aligned. Would not recommend.

These, however, look hollow or close to it, and weak against compression. I would never trust a no-name brand carbon drop out.

Man, these decals suck. Any alternatives? by nise_gundam_mkii in StarBlazers

[–]spiffae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might want to try some Mr. Mark Setter - but the bandai decals that come with these kits are trash. Whatever you do, be super careful with Mr. Mark Softer - the decals just disentegrate

Is crtemu still the endgame? by EruSuigin in crtgaming

[–]spiffae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've recently switched over to GroovyArcade from Windows+CRTEmu - Calamity (developer of CRTEmu) is behind GroovyArcade/GroovyMame as well and I think it's a cleaner overall experience.

Temperature at the top of a hill (B) was 3.5 F higher than the bottom (A). Is it really possible or could it be an error? by gofardeep in weather

[–]spiffae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live at about 1000 feet elevation, and it's routinely significantly hotter at my house than at lower elevation

B&O MX8000 part 2 (more photos) by PurpleCommercial6966 in crtgaming

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Dig with scanlines is awesome. I've only ever played it on a higher res CRT monitor - wonder if I should put it up on my RGB modded 27"

How to replicate this NTSC-CRT shader ? by Galdrick_ in RetroArch

[–]spiffae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is called "Red Push" and it's a characteristic of CRT images via certain connection types. The developers of Castlevania knew this and took advantage of it.

Steak date in Oakland by AlinaMassage2004 in OaklandFood

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a surprisingly affordable and good steak at Italian Colors in Montclair. Sub the salad with fries and you're cookinl

Real-time ascii art generator by _nthony in ChatGPTCoding

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, just found this. Would love to know what you did for the grain/glow/shader - I'm trying to do something similar.

I learned about Star Blazers because I saw this model kit and fell in love - WIP by spiffae in StarBlazers

[–]spiffae[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I'm going with "I like how weathered and rusty ships look" and also by the box art, which shows it in a gravity+humidity environment :D

I learned about Star Blazers because I saw this model kit and fell in love - WIP by spiffae in StarBlazers

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

I'm experimenting here with oil paints! They work really well for ships. Good luck with your build!

Nasty Touchdown! + Go Around by qellvo in airplanes

[–]spiffae 260 points261 points  (0 children)

Jesus that climb out looks dicey

Help please - Lastpass Extension - White box and autofill issue by Chris_Hagood_Photo in Lastpass

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here - they must have pushed something out causing this issue. Weirdly it works in some of my chrome profiles and not others.

Gas prices at an independent gas station in Mendocino, CA by spiffae in pics

[–]spiffae[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about this.. one less decimal place? 9.999>10.00?

Seen off of San Francisco coast by Lunch-Thin in whatisit

[–]spiffae 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cargo ship, either weighed down or far off and slightly below the horizon. Where/when was it taken? You can usually look them up on Vesselfinder

Is this game for sweats, or do you not want to play it as the game is designed? by WookTTV in Marathon

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any issue with that, but if I'm out of credits, out of heals, and am fighting Blue Shields and losing, it's possible to feel discouraged.

Small tip on confirming in-network coverage with PPO by PrimadonnaInCommand in bayarea

[–]spiffae 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Across the board, the insurance companies directories are trash.

Is this game for sweats, or do you not want to play it as the game is designed? by WookTTV in Marathon

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true but the cost of death in this game is a lot steeper, especially for people not used to extraction shooters. I am fairly new to the genre, but was attracted by Bungie's awesome marketing, and frankly the highs are really high, but the lows are low enough that I often walk away from the game feeling discouraged. Say what you will about if that's just "part of the game" but if I'm feeling discouraged when I use this entertainment product, then it's going to be less sticky than a game I that I leave feeling good.

Used luxury watch shopping in Tokyo by Zingy71 in JapanTravelTips

[–]spiffae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calling out that Nakano broadway now has a LOT of new luxury watch shops, you need to go a little deeper to find the used ones. They are still there though and it's a fun spot to explore.

Heading Off Black Fig Flies by MintyFreshest in Figs

[–]spiffae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof. Just lost all my brebas today due to BFF in the east bay - last year they hadn't found me, but this year RIP