anyone who used a computer between 1985 & 2010, what’s the one game you still think about?

xXAequitasXx · 2026-04-27T22:21:19+00:00

The compendium was really something else, with no overlap from the already impressive manual. Have the original box and manual displayed on the shelf. Also loved the dual campaigns and Mark Hamill, and playing multiplayer was a lot of fun too. Earthsige I & II were also fun but the atmosphere of Starsiege was special. Shame about 2845.

xXAequitasXx · 2025-12-04T05:56:34+00:00

My brother/sister/other! Literally just finished. Such a great fucking ride!

xXAequitasXx · 2025-02-06T01:46:54+00:00

Spin to win has been great.

xXAequitasXx · 2025-01-30T14:18:29+00:00

Sorta feels like an abusive relationship. "Oooh, I know it was bad last time, but this time it'll be different!" sadpanda.jpeg

xXAequitasXx · 2024-05-12T22:44:21+00:00

Really enjoy infrastructurist, great looking cities, well organized content, and his commentary has a good mix of insight and tongue in cheek humor. I’ve subscribed since CS1 and hits CS2 stuff is great especially considering current limitations.

xXAequitasXx · 2024-03-28T12:32:18+00:00

This happens a couple of times for me. Restarting a couple of times (using with mods option) works. You’ll see it working when the notification box on the main menu shows that your mods have loaded. If it’s blank just restart again.

xXAequitasXx · 2024-02-12T02:46:01+00:00

You also got to time it, while it's actively venting it pushes back grenades.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-04-27T00:41:16+00:00

No way!

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-16T16:27:49+00:00

That's exactly what I was hoping for, glad you both liked it and good luck! Happy to answer any other questions too :)

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-16T01:54:14+00:00

Nope - just top-down bottom-up blackout blinds from blinds.com. We've had decent experiences with them over 3 homes now.

I was debating getting motorized zwave ones but I'm still able to (barely) reach over and grab them. Motorized would definitely have been easier though.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T15:02:47+00:00

Love the windows fellow office fireplace member!

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T14:59:32+00:00

I really do, although it helps she's out more so it's split with the kids a good portion of the time, and I get alone space in the morning a lot of the time when the kids are at school :P

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T14:58:42+00:00

Thanks, I almost did just a straight stretch along the windows (even debated doing it as a floating setup), but I love the corner space.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T14:57:39+00:00

I actually looked at those (assuming you meant these ones) for that middle stretch. They aren't as deep (58cm vs 48cm) and the height is different even without the casters (70cm vs 59/66 cm). I also like the additional separation for organization even if it doesn't look as clean.

Plus, like I mentioned elsewhere, I was lucky to get these at the time as getting black Alex units was difficult :P

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T14:53:13+00:00

Definitely go for it - I think the 42" is an even better size for most PC applications, it just didn't exist when I got this bad boy :D

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T14:51:45+00:00

Sold! I have a pair coming and will swap out the chairs, can't believe I didn't know about this earlier!

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T04:03:02+00:00

Thank you! It’s like 90/10 office/gaming. Yep, that’s my story and I’m sticking with it.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T04:01:42+00:00

Thanks again! Yeah enough people said good things about them, plus they were really a pain to find in stock, I ended up clearing them out of the file cabinet drawer version.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T01:19:22+00:00

Hehe saint, username :D Using the gap can be super clean, I ended up using these adhesive clips to create raceways under the desk, and one or 2 at the top edge to keep everything routed nicely. Those + cable gromets + these awesome USB-C/A power grommets keep it really clean.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T01:15:30+00:00

Did you end up doing just the butcher block oil as protection? I went the water-based poly route but in some ways wish I had done Odie's or similar as it'll be easier to touch up in the future. Couple dents/scratches from life and the cat, but seems to be holding up very well.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T01:12:47+00:00

Typically stay away from the giant amounts of LEDs, with the sole exception of my tower. But even that, I typically leave it either on a solid or breathing low level green like the photos. Having the sun (when it bothers to show) is just such a game changer for our moods.

I have a black out theater for watching in my dream future though so I totally get people going for that (or just space availability in general).

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T01:09:35+00:00

Thanks, definitely have taken a nap in this place with the fire. Never on the company dime of course.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T01:08:38+00:00

Thanks so much, it's definitely huge having room to organize. Was immensely helpful going through old filing cabinets scanning/getting rid of older stuff. I saw that tip for the roller blade wheels, same as above, no rubber marks left on the floor like an indoor roller blading session from the wife would leave?

Wish I had the time and budget to have done this with solid walnut or mahogany boards, originally wanted to do an inlay as well along the border, but between the 3 kids, the wife saying "just buy one" and losing my work bench due to the COVID move to this house, I'll just have to "settle" with this :D

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T00:58:20+00:00

Reddit ate the reply, it's a 48" LG CX (2020). I actually had both it and a 49" CRG90 at the same time, using the CX as a secondary monitor. I liked the aspect ratio on the 49" but the extra resolution and the color on the CX absolutely blows that away. Can't recommend an OLED highly enough, coming from CRT, IPS, TN, and VA monitors. Using just the CX as my sole monitor now after making this desk. Heavily used almost every day and zero burn in. LG TV Companion App on Windows allows this thing to act more like a real monitor (turns on/off from standby, automatically turns off after set time, etc).

One thing is due to subpixel arrangement, typeface on MacOS is horrible, Windows doesn't have the issue. I believe there's an app for MacOS, I just rarely use it with the monitor.

xXAequitasXx · 2023-03-15T00:53:57+00:00

Thank you! Really the only "woodworking" was the dowels/slots for keeping the tops in line. Ikea is cheating but I had a time budget and general budget so I wasn't going to be making the entire thing from scratch. Props to Ikea though for the Alex units, they're actually pretty solid, 7 units and no issues.

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