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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 hours ago

In theory yes. The Mac version is just a remote desktop solution, no VR so a game like Civ where you can do everything with the mouse should be doable. Not sure if using a gamepad connected to the headset would work as that’s a few extra layers of complexity… but not a real concern for Civ, am I right? XD

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago

Yes! ALVR works, but the entirety of the settings in Virtual Desktop is reachable from the device itself, no need to remove it to change the those that don’t require a restart.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

I have none of those issues, but a couple of extra weird ones… this is the official dock btw. First, maybe it’s something I plugged in, but the Deck’s battery will be drained (slowly, over many days) if it’s plugged in and not turned on. Suspended or off is the same, I must unplug. Then the one that really pisses me off because I can’t wrap my head around it, I can’t unplug it unless I fully turn it off first. Doing otherwise tends to make my home network comatose! Basically nothing can see anything. Computers lose connection to the NAS, to the router… nothing works until I plug it back and turn it on, then I can turn it off and unplug. ffs.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Oh boy, Quantum Leap! 🎙️Volaree…

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

I got Warplanes Air Corp and also Battle over the Pacific. And Dragon Age Veilguard.

However, lol, the servers must be a little overloaded, it’s downloading at dozens of megabits and, running a speed test at the same time gave me over 700 so yeah. It’ll take some patience XD

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Yep! Just pick any Proton, and it’ll work… my favorite is experimental as it’s always updated, but the latest one is fine, same if you want to use proton GE.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Have you considered Snowrunner, Farming Simulator and American/Euro truck simulator? All games capable of unplugging your brain for a while. Just remember to manually set Proton if you play either truck sim, they have a terribly unoptimized Linux native version that runs poorly on the Deck.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 weeks ago

In a totally unrelated note, https://msty.app/ is extremely easy to use and runs the LLM locally. Good choices are Llama 3.2; Granite; Deepseek r1; Dolphin 3… can run on Nvidia, Apple and cpu. They say AMD too and know how to since November but it’s not working. Not as friendly but https://lmstudio.ai/ runs on just about any hardware.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

It’s a computer, after all. But if you want to try it… don’t expect too much: a simple game, VERY pixelated by the time I’ve reduced the resolution enough was enough to make it barely hit 60fps. A cool experiment, but not much more…

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The weirdest thing so far has been setting up Steam VR with ALVR because I could. And it technically works XD

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

I have Zigbee stuff. Here’s what I like about that: they bridge between each other (if they’re powered rather than battery operated) and that extends the range. The range can be great to begin with! They’re not on my network, adding confusion or load on the access points, plus they can’t phone home… all local. Then there’s smart switches, and I’m going to point out that without WiFi they can’t be controlled, but Zigbee? Sure, I can easily power cycle my router and access points with Zigbee smart plugs! In fact I have an automation to do that daily. Finally, if something is WiFi you can’t know in advance if it’s cloud based or not, and regardless of that it’s a potentially unsafe device that is connected to the internet. Low power, but botnets work with numbers rather than power.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Opinion: if you go in chronological order, the age and quality will progress nicely, rather than jumping all around if you start with one then go back and do that sort of thing.

 

That’s a lot of stuff! I’m not convinced about that match 3 looking mini game for rewards, but I do like how the clan changes promise to be. And new lines every season? That’s some content!

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The Wreath of Khan (startrek.website)
 

I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now.

 

New stuff: a Polish tank that I personally find adorably goofy, and a CW Swedish… I guess Leopard 2 of some sort under license?

Plus the highlight of the Frostbite lmao! Jokes aside that’s always likely to be given away during winter, we’ll see if there’s going to be also Blitzens.

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Update Notes for October 1, 2024 (modernarmor.worldoftanks.com)
 

Lots of tanks getting a buff here. Good stuff?

 

Apparently there’s also a large balance pass we’re going to find out soon, but the key takeaway here is… Widepark tier 3 to 8? Really? I’m not sure if I like that.

 

Because ohhhh, yeah, we’re finally getting the Star Trek event! https://modernarmor.worldoftanks.com/en/cms/news/star-trek-challenge/

 

We’re getting the Star Trek event! We’re getting the Star Trek event! So, so, so very much happy about this! I’ve been watching pc get it, then slowly it crept into all other WG products and finally! The one I enjoy. Yessssssss. 🖖

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Update Notes for July 23, 2024 (modernarmor.worldoftanks.com)
 

This looks like a substantial update. Lots of tanks getting balance changes (slower reload for the Type 5 heavy, really?), a change of how low tier auto cannons work, ATGM have an indicator that you are too close and also they accelerate faster. Plus new season. 4 hours update downtime.

I’m grumpy about the Type 5.

 

That looks convoluted. The part I’m not happy about is how it has a contract style, and while my personal tastes are subjective, what it means is that it tends to bunch all the player base in the same step, so at points “everyone” will be after kills, at others spotting only… thankfully it can be done in coop, as the bots will keep doing their thing regardless.

Also: pc got Star Trek, when do we get those goodies?

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Update Notes for May 21, 2024 (modernarmor.worldoftanks.com)
 

That’s a lot of stuff! They’re changing the UI, a boatload of tanks, a couple of game mechanics for Cold War, fixing bugs… I’m not sure I like some changes, like the French tier 10 arty getting a reload buff (NOT a fan of that specific tank) or German tanks getting better damage but worse reload to compensate. Also worth noting that this will take 4 hours.

Oh, and they added pretty reflections on PS5/XSX.

Having said that, I’m asking for a little favor: sometimes the links I post get downvoted, and to be honest I don’t mind, but if something isn’t welcome let me know why! As far as I can tell all I’ve been posting is useful or interesting to know, so I’m not seeing a pattern.

 

The ISU-130 has plenty downsides, but if you can sneak to the side, the other team will feel it. Also not mentioned in this article is a balance pass in WWII for over 90 tanks, with the details coming Monday. I am always worried when it’s a large balance pass like this…

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