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  • Paper.wf is using Write Freely. You can see Paper.wf in their instance list here: https://writefreely.org/instances

  • Multiplayer Co-op games
  • Core Keeper has a Terraria / Zelda: Link to the Past vibe if you are looking for something like that.

  • What's everyone's thoughts on split or tented keyboards?
  • I had the exact same issue with the Microsoft Sculpt, it would disconnect much too often. There is a setting in Windows that sort of helped it but not fully. I also missed the standard cursor keys placement (home/end/pg) and the number pad as I will often punch in some numbers or even hit the enter key over there just to mix it up a bit.

    The Logitech is a full width/key keyboard so cursor manipulation muscle memory is great, that was something I was still getting used to on the Sculpt. The Logitech does not disconnect as much as the Sculpt and there are no repeat key presses, it does however still disconnect at times and it is most obvious when trying to copy or paste. Overall the Logitech is the board I like best since the natural 4000.

    If there was pie in the sky I'd like a full key, ergonomic split, wired, and hot swap keys so I can just fix any key that has an issue in the future. I searched high and low for that combination and haven't found one that checks all the boxes. There are split mechanical keyboards but they are always missing a feature like: not hot swap, short the cursor keys, have shuffled the cursor keys, or dropped the number pad. There is one mechanical keyboard that comes extremely close but the keys are not hot swap.

  • What's everyone's thoughts on split or tented keyboards?
  • While I do not use tenting or physically split keyboards, I have been using ergonomic split keyboards for ~16 years. Not sure if that exactly fits the category you are looking at.

    The specific keyboards have been the Microsoft natural ergonomic keyboard 4000, Microsoft Sculpt, and Logitech ERGO K860. I've been gaming on the PC since the early 90s and have been in IT and software development for ~26 years.

    I have had no issues with carpal tunnel or RSI. While I obviously cannot say it was 100% due to the split keyboard design I believe it has likely helped to keep those issues at bay. Once you are used to a split keyboard design you can feel the pitch and stress on your wrists when using a standard keyboard. I have also always used the riser that rises the wrist end of the keyboard so you fingers are sort of "falling" down toward the keys.

    I used that Microsoft 4000 keyboard for years, cleaned out the membrane on it 2 or 3 times before I had to replace the entire keyboard. Then was left hunting for something to replace it; I tried a lot of keyboards. In the end I've settled on the Logitech K860.

  • goodnight, Beehaw
  • Zzzzzz..... or Bzzzzzz?

  • How are you feeling right now (gaming-wise)?
  • Everspace 2 (om nom nom, loved it)

    Was at a bit of a slow spot. Then I picked up Everspace 2 on a whim. OMG that is a fantastic game; also learned to use button style peddles for rolls. Everspace 2 combat sits at a pretty sweet spot between No Man's Sky and Star Citizen (or ED). The combat is still arcade like but you can move your ship well in 3d space.

    The Rift Breaker (surprise! it's awesome)

    Most recently I picked up The Rift Breaker and wasn't expecting much.... oops. Another fantastic game. Brings back some Total Annihilation memories and Empire Earth to some extent due to the massive build out of bases (if you want). The Rift Breaker somehow continues add in more resources in a way that doesn't fatigue much. They also removed "it's a running sim" issue for building your base. Can't wait to see how multiplayer works out, whenever that happens. If multiplayer works well this will be a must play for our little game group.

    Jagged Alliance 3 (like really? a real deal this time?)

    Cautiously curious about Jagged Alliance 3. They brought in the director from JA 1&2 and looks like they have really tried to not screw up this installment. Could be good, I'll likely roll the dice on that day one as I loved JA:1&2 and others in this genre.

    Starfield (oh buddy!)

    Finally, completely throwing caution to the wind..... Starfield. This is the top game on my watch list and I cannot wait to see how it plays out. I classify Bethesda Fallout and Elder Scroll games as "clutter looters" and absolutely eat them up. Whatever Starfield may be, 1000 worlds for mods to drop content on is likely going to give it a very long life. Really looking forward to this one.

  • RIF will shut down on June 30th.
  • I will miss RIF o7 sniffle. Only way I've interacted with reddit on my phone for years.

  • Air quality levels in parts of the U.S. plunge as Canada wildfires rage
  • Been dealing with wildfire smoke for a few years now, mainly since the Eagle Creek Fire in the Gorge. We now have box fans with 20x20x1 smoke rated filters that we bring out if the smoke is blowing into our area. Lasko even sells a fan with a spot for those filters but you can use any box fan with some duct tape.

    Lasko fan with filter compartment: Home Depot

    For filters, basically anything rated (or higher) MPR 1900 or MERV 13. Over the last few years I've always kept a pack of 3 filters ready to go if the smoke shows up.

    Best of luck with those dealing with the smoke, it is really annoying.

    [Edit]

    Purple air is usually a good source for getting an idea of the air quality in your area. https://map.purpleair.com/

    Windy can given you an idea of when the smoke might be arriving or moving out of the area. https://www.windy.com/

    Fire weather avalanche has a good summary of fire activity, but be sure to always check your state/province official map if there are fires nearby. https://www.fireweatheravalanche.org/

  • Has anyone here attempted a clover lawn?
  • We sort of had this happen but I think last year I helped it develop a lot more. Last year I mowed around the clover patches and left a number of clover "islands." The bees of course loved it. This year there is so much clover that the clover island would be most of the backyard. I'm interested in how the clover will do through the summer as the grass has been scorched the last few years.

  • Veloren is an open-source multi-player voxel role-playing game that can be self-hosted (and has more adventure and fun than Minecraft)
  • It certainly does have Cube World vibes, I think it might be less busy textures per block vs the fairly busy textures on Minecraft blocks. Might give this one a roll. I think Trove the last "other Mincraft style" game I've played much.