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  1. Comment on Mastermind speedrunner bakes twelve actual cookies in under four minutes, forces site mods to make a whole new category in ~food

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    Mmmm, adblockers...

    Mmmm, adblockers...

    4 votes

  2. Comment on Indiana judge rules tacos, burritos are sandwiches in ~food

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    You're not wrong.

    You're not wrong.

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Indiana judge rules tacos, burritos are sandwiches in ~food

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    Pierogies are just Polish potstickers.

    Pierogies are just Polish potstickers.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on The surprising reason few Americans are getting chips jobs now in ~tech

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    Knowing folks from the O&G industry, they get the cush gigs and are laid off. That's the key point though, they're cush gigs. And they may or may not be temporary or permanent. Is that why this...

    Knowing folks from the O&G industry, they get the cush gigs and are laid off.
    That's the key point though, they're cush gigs. And they may or may not be temporary or permanent.

    Is that why this issue exists? That is, because in some fields that's the norm, and in the other fields folks are dispensable?

    2 votes

  5. Comment on Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay? in ~games

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    I was just introduced to this game today by a discord chat who mentioned it. This seems pretty interesting regardless of PZ. Thanks!

    I was just introduced to this game today by a discord chat who mentioned it. This seems pretty interesting regardless of PZ.
    Thanks!

    1 vote

  6. Comment on Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay? in ~games

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    Neither of those really seemed to strike my fancy, which PZ did not do either. Lots of folks seem to be recommending so I'll keep them in a bundle methinks.

    Neither of those really seemed to strike my fancy, which PZ did not do either. Lots of folks seem to be recommending so I'll keep them in a bundle methinks.

  7. Comment on Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay? in ~games

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    Starbound's new to me. I've seen DF around for a while but it didn't seem to appeal. I could easily be wrong though, but I'd likely opt for PZ over it. And, yeah I have SDV. Need to play now that...

    Starbound's new to me.

    I've seen DF around for a while but it didn't seem to appeal. I could easily be wrong though, but I'd likely opt for PZ over it.

    And, yeah I have SDV. Need to play now that ConcernedApe did the most recent updates!

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay? in ~games

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    It's been on and off my wishlist. I see how it'd be similar based on the concept, from what folks have said about it. I'm still not quite sure though, but I'm still not quite sure about PZ. So...

    It's been on and off my wishlist. I see how it'd be similar based on the concept, from what folks have said about it. I'm still not quite sure though, but I'm still not quite sure about PZ. So I'll definitely be considering both if I go with either. Thanks!

  9. Comment on Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay? in ~games

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    Good to know. Might make it worth it.

    Good to know. Might make it worth it.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay? in ~games

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    With over 1700 hours in TLD and very active on the discord, I'd say... you're wrong but so right. That being said, a loper hardcore type there loves only doing nogoa and crazy challenges like...

    With over 1700 hours in TLD and very active on the discord, I'd say... you're wrong but so right. That being said, a loper hardcore type there loves only doing nogoa and crazy challenges like that. I just stick to stalker because I suck at loper. But she's currently playing Planet Crafter while waiting for the next update. So that's a +1 for that game as well.

    And I recently discovered the simple yet complicated world of Dave the Diver. Have seen folks recommend Subnautica as a similar game, so I guess I'll definitely have to check out the other two games. Thanks!

    3 votes

  11. Comment on Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay? in ~games

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    Fair, and I hadn't thought of that. The isometric is okay (huge FO fan, before Bethesda), the menu and options I think are what are awesome. Crafting and survival mainly I believe. I edited the...

    Fair, and I hadn't thought of that. The isometric is okay (huge FO fan, before Bethesda), the menu and options I think are what are awesome.
    Crafting and survival mainly I believe.
    I edited the original question to answer that.

    3 votes

  12. Project Zomboid - What compares for gameplay?

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    So I have heard of the game for a while, but I am not a fan of zombie games. I was recently shown a video apparently about it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XuKU2RziLo), and the game itself...

    So I have heard of the game for a while, but I am not a fan of zombie games. I was recently shown a video apparently about it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XuKU2RziLo), and the game itself looks pretty awesome from my point of preferences.
    The problem? None really, except... zombies. Just not a fan at all.

    Edit: I like the menu options, though they seem like they could be clunky. I like the survival and crafting aspects.

    So my question is this: Are there any games similar to this style of gameplay that might do without the zombies?

    Would prefer on Steam/Linux, but if you have a similar equivalent that's great. Thanks. :)

    12 votes

  13. Comment on New EPA regulation requires coal plants in the United States to reduce 90 percent of their greenhouse pollution by 2039 (gifted link) in ~enviro

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    They have rescinded a few that were due in 2030 and aren't possible. Some that actually got my company another foothold into a contract that will reach 2030. That being said, an easy find is here:...

    They have rescinded a few that were due in 2030 and aren't possible. Some that actually got my company another foothold into a contract that will reach 2030.
    That being said, an easy find is here: https://calmatters.org/environment/climate-change/2024/03/california-climate-change-mandate-analysis/

    Another (and I was looking for the original ones that made me cringe a year or two ago, but apparently it's still sadly ongoing): https://www.ocregister.com/2024/03/21/state-failing-to-meet-costly-climate-goals/

    One along the lines I have been looking for: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-09-08/what-is-the-california-climate-credit-does-it-cut-pollution.

    Also feel free to check your "sarcasm" box, because I originally hailed from CA and hate that it's turned into what it has... ;)

    1 vote

  14. Comment on British Columbia to recriminalize use of drugs in public spaces in ~news

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    I haven't been in a couple decades either, but damn this isn't what I remember.

    I haven't been in a couple decades either, but damn this isn't what I remember.

  15. Comment on Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem. in ~enviro

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    I am a Californian (well, I was born there and it almost took three decades to get out) who works in the power generation industry (not in CA, and I work with fossil fuels), and this topic plus...

    I am a Californian (well, I was born there and it almost took three decades to get out) who works in the power generation industry (not in CA, and I work with fossil fuels), and this topic plus this thread really has my hackles up but I completely understand the goal. Once again, I feel the need to explain (but won't) that we're not on target to fully go battery, because that's what our technology needs to hit. My company has some carbon capture options in the plans, but my own site's battery setup has been shot down twice now by NIMBYs.
    Everyone wants to change the world, but no one wants to change themselves.

    4 votes

  16. Comment on New EPA regulation requires coal plants in the United States to reduce 90 percent of their greenhouse pollution by 2039 (gifted link) in ~enviro

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    I am really curious if this ends up like a California bullshit "we're going to say this but we can't actually do it" sort of proposition or if the industry will really be able to adhere to it.

    I am really curious if this ends up like a California bullshit "we're going to say this but we can't actually do it" sort of proposition or if the industry will really be able to adhere to it.

  17. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I always had a hung game in 2 if/when I lost my spleen... never actually finished the game. Still was my favorite until I finally played NV.

    I always had a hung game in 2 if/when I lost my spleen... never actually finished the game. Still was my favorite until I finally played NV.

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Tesla's gear-shifting problems known long before Angela Chao's death in ~transport

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    That appeal for minivan doors on Teslas... ;D

    That appeal for minivan doors on Teslas... ;D

    10 votes

  19. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    How is it compared to LiS and Before the Storm? I adored the original, loved BtS but hadn't finished it, and I own 2 but just can't get into it.

    How is it compared to LiS and Before the Storm? I adored the original, loved BtS but hadn't finished it, and I own 2 but just can't get into it.

  20. Comment on Credit cards and privacy: Can I have both? in ~tech

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    I'm asking mainly about cards vs cash. I'm trying to avoid anyone outside of the card issuer having the data.

    I'm asking mainly about cards vs cash.
    I'm trying to avoid anyone outside of the card issuer having the data.

    1 vote