BrowseMan

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[–] BrowseMan 5 points 5 days ago

And valid game keys so....

[–] BrowseMan 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Same for me, started playing D2 at launch (No console sir wasn't able to play D1). PvE only, PvP when cheese was possible.

Loved the game, the story, the great gameplay and shoot/power feeling.

Stayed in for years but, in indsight I played more and more because I felt I needed to instead of wanted to.

They started vaulting content with shitty excuses, made the game very hard for new players (best way to kill it long term), added monetisation and FOMO left and right.

FOMO finally burned me out before lightfall. Didn't preco and that was the smart thing to do. This extension was simply scandalous: rushed, very poorly written, bad characters (and there wasn't that much of them). It was hastly put together to be able to push final shape and it felt. Quite there and then.

On one hand I'm happy I stopped giving money to a Company that clearly didn't give a fuck to both its players and employees.

On another hand it's a shame because the game was good, art direction incredible, story - even if sometime badly narrated and complicated- was deep and great.

Edit: ah gambit was great, especially with a full team.

[–] BrowseMan 1 points 2 weeks ago

Only if you had spicy food beforehand

[–] BrowseMan 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I exited with a "lol no" when I saw the state of lightfall. So glad I did.

It's still a shame for the devs. Quite talented people, it's once again a case of major management fuck up and devs paying the bill...

[–] BrowseMan 6 points 3 weeks ago

Well... For the countries I know if it's completely wrong.

Mixing part time and full time duration makes NO sense whatsoever.

[–] BrowseMan 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I had a funny moment when I left with half of the map's enemies on my ass and a rolling lava bolder trying to bring down a gate I had magically locked.

Then, as I expected, I triggered the huge boss fight... With the demon you met in the house of char, pretty pissed, on top of that.

It was a true mess, the enemies outside of the boss arena were still using their turns trying to break the locked doors. It was funny at first, but annoying loss of time in the end...

Best fight of the game.

[–] BrowseMan 3 points 1 month ago

It's mostly for private/family matters so that seems perfect for my need.

Thanks a lot for taking the time to explain like you did, really appreciate it :)

[–] BrowseMan 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] BrowseMan 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Was hesitating between Proton and Ksuite.

I was already pouting toward them, but you finished to convince me to go to Infomaniak, thanks!

[–] BrowseMan 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah, completly agree with you.

I tried it again after a 10 years hiatus and... Forgot how good and game is and... how time consuming as well.

I stumbled upon an expression summarising it perfectly: EVE isn't a video game, it's a hobby. Requiring time and dedication.

It was fine during college, but now... Not anymore.

[–] BrowseMan 3 points 1 month ago

I'd like to know as well.

Etsy used to be great but now I need to triple check it's not yet another Chinese dropshiping...

[–] BrowseMan 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

On their blog they explain they initially went for a reboot, but their editor refused to finance it and wanted "just" a remaster.

So they choose to do a remake instead.

Source: https://www.littlebigadventure.com/en/reboot-remaster-or-remake-the-answer/

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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by BrowseMan to c/[email protected]
 

Hello all,

My Galaxy S8 is starting to feel its age. After now close to 7 years of service, it's starting to show its limits. The usual problems: Battery getting weaker and weaker, generally slow (My once/month visit of instagram for example is... a stutter) and, mot simportantly, no more security update.

I'm tempted to switch it to GrapheneOS and continue but I'm really afraid some "official" apps won't work anymore (mostly banking apps).

In October last year I started my quest for a new Android phone with the S8 form factor, or as close as possible for pocket-fit.

I've checked the various guide on this community and came ouf with the same question I had while doing research on my side.

Contenders were:

  • Fairphone 5, which philosophy was extremely tempting, especially the "fair" aspect and the self-repairing capabilities. However, its form factor and what I heard about extremely slow patch/updates were the last nail in its coffin-size (161.6 x 75.83 x 9.6 mm).
  • Cosmic Dolphin (Link) was also extremely tempting (secure OS, mechanical switch for GPS/Camera/Mice...) but a new company means possible bancrupcy and no more security update, plus the form factor (159.7 x 73.3 x 7.8 mm) meant it was also a no.
  • Xperias 5V and other in the lineup seemed interesting, especially the SD card slot. But no info regarding software updates and way to expensive.

Only two made the cut and I have to choose between:

None have a SD card, jack socket or removable battery but it seems these features are becoming more and more of a rarity.

Both have a at least 4 years of updates still.

Galaxy S23

Positives:

  • 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
  • Updates for at least 3 years
  • 128 / 256 Gb Storage
  • Cheaper now that the S24 should arrive soon.

Negatives:

  • ~~Proc is a bit less efficient (meaning less time for the same battery size)...~~ Based on comments it may be the opposite, with the S23 being more efficient.

Pixel 8

Positives:

  • 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm
  • 7 year of updates
  • 128 / 256 Gb Storage
  • ~~I heard their Proc were more efficient than S23's~~ Based on comments it may be the opposite, with the S23 being more efficient.
  • Compatible with GrapheneOS (if test on my old S8 shows the important app I have still work there).

Negatives:

  • Google... Data leach amon leeches.
  • This insuferable camera bar on the back... Not really handy and will probably ruin a lot of pant's pocket.

I'm split between these two.

  • Would you have any advices regarding one or the other?
  • Points I haven't mentionned here?
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