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LostWanderer

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Just a dude who believes in the Fediverse over standard Social Media sites! I’m a fan of horror, cute animals, and handsome lads.

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LostWanderer ,

It’s nice to see these small victories against disinformation engines such as Alex Jones.

LostWanderer ,

Damn, that’s lame! Domino’s used to be cheaper than Pizza Hut and decent pizza. I’d be annoyed too. If not for the sensitivity to food smells, you’d have saved money!

LostWanderer , (edited )

ROFL, The delusion is so strong they can repeat bullshit without wincing.

LostWanderer ,

Once, before the brainwashing took hold, Eric likely had some original thoughts. Now he’s just a younger version of his father, a sad creature doomed to be nothing more than a puppet.

Embracer rolls out new AI policy to 'massively enhance game development' | Game Developer (www.gamedeveloper.com)

Article textNewly-restructured Swedish conglomerate, Embracer Group, will leverage AI models to bolster game production. As noted in Embracer’s annual report, the company has adopted a new AI policy package it claims has the capability to “massively enhance” its production process by “increasing resource efficiency,...

LostWanderer ,

They’ve gotten drunk on the hype of AI (LLM in disguise); I can’t wait for them to make a costly mistake that wakes them the fuck up. Or dissolve into a formless mass of corporate sludge.

LostWanderer ,

Yeah, there is always new Kool-Aid for executives to consume. I just wish more research, discourse, and testing were done before these concepts became either a scam or a true innovation. Of all the things that you’ve mentioned, there are only a few things of which I have no knowledge of; as a lay person, my familiarity with some of these tech developments is due to the major media coverage some got. I’ll have to look into the unfamiliar tech innovations.

LostWanderer ,

Yikes, that dude is such a slimy git! Being a bag of crimes isn’t particularly erotic (maybe to the unhinged GOP they might give him some pay to see what’s hanging). ROFL

LostWanderer ,

Thank goodness I switched to Apple before this nonsense got deployed; their Apple Intelligence is opt-in and not being forced on users. Google and Microsoft truly botched the deployment of their LLM experiments by forcing it into first party apps and not giving users a choice.

LostWanderer ,

Eh, if there’s no announcement, I can’t be bothered. As of late, the Switch has been showing its age to me. I don’t want to buy games for out of date hardware; I will play the games that I own, but not buy another game until Nintendo gets vastly improved hardware out there.

LostWanderer , (edited )

Honestly, I’d accept something much better but not a massive upgrade. The thing enough power under the hood to make it easier for devs to port their games. Making the Switch an attractive choice and for games to run smoothly on their handheld/console. I would prefer Nintendo bring back home consoles, as it would be easier to make a strong performer.

My hope is that they make a true contender, however, this might not be Nintendo’s plan. They very well may choose to make another gimmick; perhaps Nintendo will refine a gimmick this time with their next hardware release?

Microsoft president to testify before House panel over security lapses (www.reuters.com)

Microsoft President Brad Smith will testify before a House of Representatives panel on homeland security on Thursday, fielding questions about the company’s security practices after Russian and Chinese hackers breached its systems over the past year....

LostWanderer ,

Good, Microsoft needs to face the consequences caused by their preventable security lapses. Keeping corporations honest by punishing their security lapses with strong penalties is needed! Companies and services collect so much personal data that they need to have stronger security to deter malicious actors from attacking their systems. Cybersecurity needs to be made a priority in this age of cyber-terrorism, identity theft, scams, and fraud.

LostWanderer ,

By being a chaotic and unsuitable person for public office, is the cause of people waking up and realizing they made a mistake in believing in Boebert. Consequences for playing stupid games, are always paid in full eventually!

LostWanderer ,

ROFL That is the point, failing to adhere to any court orders means there are consequences for that violation. These MAGA fools need to feel the consequences of their actions to understand they can’t play stupid games, it results in stupid prizes.

LostWanderer ,

This is exciting because a Linux powered phone has been my dream for a while now! I’ve been keeping an eye on Purism, waiting for the day they put out a phablet powered with their custom distro and 5G UC support. To support them, I am strongly considering buying their Librem 14 laptop for on the go creative writing!

LostWanderer ,

Huh, well that’s good to know! I might buy my laptop from System 76 since they are based in the USA instead of Tuxedo. As Tuxedo is based in Germany, the shipping cost is higher, and it will take longer for me to receive my laptop. If I were based in the EU, Tuxedo would be a no-brainer choice. As far as Pine64; After reading about their smartphone offerings, I’m a bit leery of committing to them as an option. It’s more for mavericks in the Linux space. I am more of an average user who can follow instructions, my knowledge is not a deep well and I could very well get over my head quickly. I still have to pay off my current device anyway; once that’s done, I could make a choice on what my next smartphone might be once it reaches EOL.

LostWanderer ,

I have an iPhone, this is the main reason why I am waiting to see what my options are post paying off my phone! Maybe in a few years time Linux on Mobile matures enough to be a daily driver, I could get a phone which would allow for easy custom OS flashing. I have flashed custom OS on my phones before, it’s not hard to do if you’re able to unlock the device. Honestly, I would prefer there be a real competitor in the phone space who used a Linux Distro as a mobile OS. Someone to drive the development of an open OS on mobile, someone who could back that growth to make sure progress is made. However, in the Android/iOS market, it would be a challenge to get into it, proven by Microsoft’s own failure. Which was due to not having a solid release candidate, app ecosystem, and failing to get significant market share in the mobile phone space.

I like System 76’s hardware, so that’s another reason for wanting to get a laptop from them. If Tuxedo had a USA branch, I would’ve likely gone with their laptop and eventually desktop when it was time for an upgrade. A YouTuber has shown off their Linux Desktops and I do like them quite a bit!

LostWanderer ,

I’m excited about this game! It looks like a lot of fun, and has so many paths to follow that this dev team hasn’t mentioned!

LostWanderer ,

Hmm, I’m less skeptical of this game. I won’t get it on launch though because these games benefit from plenty of time for post launch patches. This will be on I play when Ubisoft puts it on sale for like 25% or 50% off.

LostWanderer ,

I’m ready for this game, it looks so good! Obsidian has the storytelling chops to make this world come alive, Bethesda could never.

LostWanderer ,

Eh, I thought I was being funny, my attempt failed. I was poking fun at Bethesda because they’ve put games that were either bland or watered down like Skyrim, Fallout 4, Starfield for example. Avowed feels fresh and interesting to me, I’m excited about visiting the Living Lands and experiencing that story.

LostWanderer ,

This trailer got me interested! I’m fascinated by the cozy and survival elements of Winter Burrow.

LostWanderer ,

Fallout 76 made a comeback? I was pretty sure that one is beyond saving…

LostWanderer ,

They are masters of hype, not sure if they’ll be able to actually deliver because Starfield wasn’t their best work.

LostWanderer ,

Defenestration is an at an all-time high in Russia!

Anyone else have this happen after grabbing a coffee?

I grab a cup coffee from a shop and it’s ruined because the barista is wearing cologne or perfume that inevitably has gotten on the cup and it’s all I can smell when I take a sip. I guess 2 things, this means 1 they haven’t thoroughly washed their hands, and 2 I can’t drink the coffee because it smells so bad and I have...

LostWanderer ,

I haven’t, but then again, all the places I frequent have staff who constantly wash their hands! I see them at the sink a lot while sipping on my coffee.

LostWanderer ,

For a game that’s been out for nearly ten years, I’m not expecting over much in the way of actual work from this team. It would be nice as I do miss playing the Sims 4. I suppose this is only happening to reach a larger audience since the move of making The Sims 4 free to play and the packs their cash cow. Which most users have been happily buying despite these packs being glitchy and broken on launch, and for most of their existence.

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    LostWanderer ,

    Having said this on record, he shouldn’t become an elector at all…These treasonous GOP politicians need to be tossed out of office. 🤬

    LostWanderer ,

    I was concerned about this business model from the onset and my worries have proven accurate! Buying the game while in early access would’ve given them more funding to work with instead of going with a free to play with cosmetic only purchases. I hope the affected developers are going to be okay in this layoff heavy year. 😭

    LostWanderer ,

    That’s what I thought too…In addition, needing to buy a fake currency with real money before being able to buy a skin pack has a dark pattern vibe to it! They would’ve been better off making the skin packs cheaper (using real world money) and listing their game for a reasonable price during early access. However, their staff is paying the price for the leader’s poor decision and that honestly sucks!

    LostWanderer ,

    Republicans and their far-right news outlets are well known for this misleading and outright hostile to reality reporting; Good for Biden on at least stopping them from putting out cuts which would be used to manipulate the masses. They can still use transcripts, but often voices have a lot more power.

    LostWanderer ,

    My own inner monologue is a mix of movie and voice, I often see the real life/animated equivalent of what thought/idea is trending within my monologue. Years after a thought experiment on the concept of creating a Tulpa, that artificial inner presence still exists. It tends to influence the monologue direction for at least a few hours at a time; then it fades from my awareness for weeks or months at a time.

    LostWanderer ,

    Chinese Electric Vehicles could press the laggards in the USA to innovate in the space! No wonder they are so desperate to regulate Chinese Electric cars to death…

    LostWanderer ,

    Sounds like the shitty corporation I walked away from over 2 years ago without notice. Walmart is such a shitshow, it’s only held together by the few who give enough of a shit to treat employees right. Their policies are employee hostile and customer neutral in most cases…I feel for my friends that are busting ass there still.

    LostWanderer ,

    Yeah, that’s what a lot of the policy changes accomplished here as well, they got rid of quite a few old timers before reverting most changes! It was bad, as a knowledgeable staff was cut down. 😵‍💫

    LostWanderer ,

    Yas! This warms the cockles of my heart, nothing like a well deserved roast at an awards show!

    LostWanderer ,

    There have been enough wins that I hope they get their win next! This needs to be more widespread in the USA, make the management and executives sweat. Fear the power of collective bargaining!

    LostWanderer ,

    An apt take away from looking at the whole healthcare system in America! It’s profits driven instead of care driven! I would hate to get seriously ill as it stands. There were several bills that the hospital forgave in the past in my case because it would actually put me in a far worse situation: Financially, medically, and mentally! Today, I’m not certain that kindness would be extended to me again.

    LostWanderer ,

    You were ignored because the idea was too sensible, an administration nightmare (they’re paid to deal with shit like that though). There’s so much evidence that the system is failing everyone, politicians are dragging their feet with a long-term solution (due to health insurance lobbying). We’ve just got to keep fighting against the bullshit and make healthcare a better situation for all Americans. Small victories until a bigger win happens, even if it’s not in our lifetime; setting the foundation for a total victory is better than doing nothing.

    Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says (www.cbsnews.com)

    Kevin Roberts remembers when he could get a bacon cheeseburger, fries and a drink from Five Guys for $10. But that was years ago. When the Virginia high school teacher recently visited the fast-food chain, the food alone without a beverage cost double that amount....

    LostWanderer ,

    That’s pure greed at this point…Jimmy John’s is still well in an affordable range. As a rule, I tend to avoid buying food from places with surge pricing as fast food is supposed to be affordable! It’s not fine dining and as a result should be priced appropriately; they’ve forgotten their role in the food space and thus their business will live or die based on future choices.

    LostWanderer ,

    I wonder about that, it could be they simply feel that’s a price people will pay there! Honestly, if I get a sandwich, chips, and a cookie for delivery it’s around 19 and some change. If I buy in store it’s around 13 dollars.

    In addition to my original comment, I totally forgot about Culver’s which would actually be the cheapest; Their value combo is less than 10 dollars and mighty tasty! I visit both places as they are lighter on my bank account.

    LostWanderer ,

    Yikes! On average (as a single dude) it’s around 19 and some change for delivery. In store I end up paying around 13 dollars! For more than one person, it’s better to eat at a proper sit down restaurant.

    LostWanderer ,

    Do it and get appropriately lambasted EA, I dare you scummy bastards! Android Wilson is such a foolish individual. What would truly stimulate growth for them is making great games people would want to buy. Advertisements in games are a strong hell no from me. One of the main reasons why I avoid EA games is because of their scummy history in the gaming space, if they could let go of their shortsighted greed; I could be inclined to reward those slavering executives with a game purchase. However, they won’t until it really tanks their sales to the point of desperation.

    LostWanderer ,

    Yeah, I feel like that would’ve been the best route…Arkane proved they were amazing at that sort of game! Rebooting it into a solo, single-player experience could’ve worked. Instead, they were forced down a path unfamiliar to them, just because executives meddled and wanted yet another multiplayer/co-op game.

    LostWanderer ,

    I hope Arkane Austin devs can unite once more to make a cool game; As corporate funded games tend to be way too safe and often disappointing. Seeing them make a breakout hit would be like egg in Microsoft’s face, I’d feel a rush of schadenfreude!

    LostWanderer ,

    Bethesda only published the game (obviously had some influence on development by way of making demands), Arkane Austin was the developer. The scuttlebutt that I could find was that internally they weren’t interested in making a multi-player/online game. So, it was a problem because it led to understaffing due to so many members leaving the project after losing hope in their Redfall game. It created a mess that lead us to the release version of Redfall. There were strokes of Arkane genius within the bones, but the flesh was poorly constructed as a result. If Arkane Austin weren’t pushed in a bad direction by their publisher, Bethesda; I feel that we could’ve gotten a better version of Redfall. Microsoft shouldn’t have closed their studio because of that failure, such a short-sighted move enacted by an inept executive looking for quick savings.

    LostWanderer ,

    If only Americans protested like the French, we’d be in such a better place. Politicians would actually work for us, I hope they win continued access to gender affirming care!

    LostWanderer ,

    Yeah, that mentality of ‘at least I still have my job’ with the added cost of work/life imbalance and stress is wild to me! Corporations shouldn’t have so much power as their staff are the ones bringing in the profits. Sane business models can be profitable, respecting their staff’s time and effort. I can only hope more people wake up and unionize! As there have been victories here that should blaze a path.

    LostWanderer ,

    Yep, in many cases people live paycheck to paycheck without being able to save money for an emergency. Often, we are just one emergency away from homelessness! By design, the US has very few avenues in the way of social safety nets (the few we do possess for those who are disabled or elderly, are being attacked by Republicans). People have voted against their own best interests enough to cause this crisis; it will be an uphill battle to destroy those walls built against real change.

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