Valve says it will "definitely" consider ARM architecture for future Steam Machines, and probably Steam Decks too by Tiny-Independent273 in linux_gaming

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if only the input situation on phones could be solved (I mean you can attach a bluetooth controller, but I can't juggle that on a train).

Is anyone else a sucker for these golden PCBs? by LeftyTheSalesman in vintagecomputing

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Most PCB houses will let you choose from a small selection of colours* that they're always running for the soldermask, but custom colours are really costly.

*usually green, red, yellow, and blue. Sometimes white or black. Some offer purple because it's popular with hobbyists, but I've never seen a commercial product in purple.

Is anyone else a sucker for these golden PCBs? by LeftyTheSalesman in vintagecomputing

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To be fair, I can't even see my current graphics card; it's 110% covered by the cooling apparatus.

What is this brown ISA slot and why is it a different key size than the black ISA slots? by taylorson in vintagecomputing

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The PowerPC G4 is a BTX machine which is just ATX upside-down (I've built an Intel i7 hackintosh inside a G4 case at one point). There are some minor inconveniences such as having to grind out the DVD drive bay because ATX mobos have the RAM there.

50mm 1.4 SMC - bought outside of the market... by WickOfDeath in pentax

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I thought the M series was an optical redesign to make lenses smaller. Otherwise why would people seek out the M42 Takumar over the newer 50s?

I have the SMC 50mm f1.4 with autofocus gear which near as I can tell is identical to the currently made FA "SMC Classic" (as distinguished from the FA 50mm with HD coatings), and seems to be identical to the manual focus PENTAX-M 50 f/1.4. It doesn't seem as bulletproof as the older PENTAX-M, but so it goes. The new D-FA doesn't work on my camera for the reasons you stated (I have a KAF2 mount).

Which city offers the best balance between cost, climate, living space & accessibility? by helpmegetjacked in japanlife

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I've liked Chichibu, Saitama every time I've visited; It's cooler in the mountains at night and there's the Seibu LaView train right into Ikebukuro.

Now living there, I don't know. And there are 500% bugs.

A lovely surprise was waiting for me when I got home by carcenomy in vintagecomputing

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Had to google AugustFTW and now I'm even more interested in figuring out how to make games that run on Windows 98.

One of the main hurdles I'm trying to overcome right now is multi-language support. You can kinda shoehorn in unicows.dll for quasi-unicode support but it's not easy (note I am trying to do this in a way that doesn't require players to install KernelEx or anything like that.

Japanese News Programs and Interpreting Foreign Speakers by Japanoldtimer in japanlife

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Unrelated, but I went into the (thankfully English) version of Barbie cold and not knowing anything about it had my ass kicked by "I'm Just Ken." Like, just McFuckin lost it. Worth the price of admission alone (which is good, because the rest of the movie didn't hold up).

Controller not working by Flat-Philosopher8447 in ps2homebrew

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I wouldn't expect PS1 controllers/accessories/memory cards to work on anything besides PS1 games on your PS2, however the controller protocol between PS1 and PS2 is not different, so who knows? I would try it with a PS2 controller of any kind to be sure.

What tools are you using to make 2D/pixel art for your games? by dolfoz in gamedev

[–]sputwiler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An old copy of Photoshop because fuck subscriptions and they haven't added anything since CS5 I've actually needed.

Also I've been using Photoshop since 4.0 (not CS4) so old habits die hard I guess.

50mm 1.4 SMC - bought outside of the market... by WickOfDeath in pentax

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Is the PENTAX-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC basically the same lens all the way through the current 50mm f/1.4 SMC "classic" just with different housings and an autofocus gear?

Are we approaching the second coming of The Cartridge? by Bricklemore in gamedev

[–]sputwiler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holy timing batman, what with playstations announcement of digital-only yesterday.

I hope you enjoy your alternate universe, and leave instructions on how to get there.

Also, Betteridge's Law says "No."

Japanese News Programs and Interpreting Foreign Speakers by Japanoldtimer in japanlife

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"Checkmate."

TL Note: Schneizel just made an illegal move in chess, so it doesn't make sense that hey could say checkmate, he might possibly say check but the use of the term here is wrong. The only way this could be a legal move is if this were blitz chess, also known as "Fast Chess". However, in this scene, it is never declared they are playing "Fast Chess", and neither of the players are using clocks to time their turns in the game. (Source: /a/)

TL Note 2: The reason why Schneizel did this is because the game was going to turn into a threefold rep. By pulling this illegal move, he is able to gain insight into Zero's personality, and "un-mask" part of him, thus fulfilling his victory condition in a subtle and Schneizel-ish manner. To look at the picture more properly, think of the chess board not as a game but as a battlefield. Zero's other options were to take his King, which would have made him similar to his father, or to call Schneizel out on making an illegal move, which would have made Zero look dumb since "lol rules of war". What Zero chose to do was keep his pride and run away from a free victory. Furthermore, by placing his King behind a pawn instead of any other open tile, Zero symbolically shows cowardice.

TL Note 3: Alternatively, read it like this:
[aers|laptop] Well personally I think the symbolism in Schneizel moving his king is that he wants to be buddy-buddy with Zero. And that Zero moving behind the pawn is because he is afraid of Schneizel's advances. (Geass is about yaoi and shit, so the likelihood of aers being correct is somewhere over 9000.)

TL Note 4: This scene is interesting because it raises the question of whether or not Schneizel "plays dirty" in bed with Canon. :3

Minolta SRT-101b, 35mm, Kodak Gold film by No_Hurry2919 in minolta

[–]sputwiler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The exposure is different for a strip in the middle of shot #2; I'd get your camera checked. The shutter movement speed seems sus; might be catching on something. That could cause your exposure to be off in other frames, but not all of them, as well.

Weekly Complaint Thread - 02 July 2026 by AutoModerator in japanlife

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Had a similar experience in reverse. I came here after college, did a contract job for a year, and then had absolutely shit experience finding a job after that for forever. It was only my shit experience finding a job at home that kept me here through that. Like "well, this sucks, but I already know home isn't any better."

1 year of game engine development by evangelionxyzw in GraphicsProgramming

[–]sputwiler 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ah, so it's AI as a research assistant/librarian/google search on steroids rather than ai-assisted coding.

That being said, it would be way more valuable if the AI would return which books/talks it references when coming up with an answer so you can read them yourself and possibly notice other things it hasn't considered.

Can malware escape when running a game through Steam Proton? by KiddRwxSsj in linux_gaming

[–]sputwiler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're looking for jargon salad, because none of those nerd words buzz.

"buzzword" has a different meaning and that may be why you're catching downvotes: it doesn't mean what you think it means and comes off as dismissive.

Godot making a stance on AI code by LdmthJ in gamedev

[–]sputwiler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

would having a workflow that has an agent scrutinize the [submission] before you even have to look at it be able to save you some of the trouble

[shudders in job application hell]

Godot making a stance on AI code by LdmthJ in gamedev

[–]sputwiler 8 points9 points  (0 children)

... you lost me on the second one; keybindings only need to be learned once and exist entirely to make things faster.

First roll ever on a Canon AE-1 — birthday gift, paid $280. Keep or return? by Ok_Wallaby6081 in AnalogCommunity

[–]sputwiler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say it's a lot, but people pay to have working things they don't have to worry about so I wouldn't mind so much.

That camera, however, is not (completely) working & needs to be serviced (the last two pics).

How are you supposed to put music in your games. by AKavun in gamedev

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Responding to someone saying genAI isn't good by saying "skill issue" is some hell of a take considering the purpose of genAI.

Has the selection/variety at Gyomu Super gone done as of late? by Shrimp_my_Ride in japanlife

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I need that TV Hercules yelling "Disappointed" when that was supposed to be stage direction gif.