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What’s Your Oldest System?
  • Atari 7800. I bought it from someone on craigslist about 3 years ago. The video was pretty fuzzy and audio wasn't consistent, so I talked them down to a good price. I ended up modding it for composite video and audio, but I rarely play it. I didn't grow up with an Atari, so I don't have the nostalgia for the games, but I still think it's pretty neat.

  • It's called attaining divinity
  • Oh that's interesting. I started poking around with a Gameboy emulator guide implemented in Python that intended to emulate a Z80. Got any good resource recommendation in case I decide to pick this back up and inevitably get stuck?

  • Is Craigslist Dying?
  • Oddly enough I've had the most success selling things on craigslist in the past few years. When I list things on OfferUp I get some messages but everyone is super flaky. People are still flaky on craigslist but I almost always end up closing the sale there instead of OfferUp

  • Is it possible to safely "give away" a Steam account to a stranger?
  • I don't think it's so much a concern about violating the ToS as it is the consequences of violating it. Valve may be able to lock the account or close it if they have good reason to suspect the account has a new owner. An example of solid evidence of this may be changing the payment method for purchases, such that the name on a credit card doesn't match the previous cardholder name on the steam account.

    But if the new owner doesn't plan on making new purchases on the account, it would probably be more difficult to confirm the account was transferred.

  • I can't stop drinking and I'm becomimg delusional
  • c/stopdrinking may be a good resource. I used the subreddit when I was quitting drinking and found it to be a good avenue for support. I don't post often now because I don't feel the need to engage with the community after almost 3 years, but I find it comforting to know it's there. Wishing you the best.

  • ‘I’m not buying new stuff any more’: the young people getting into ‘degrowth’
  • Definitely most furniture (i.e., without cushions so you avoid bed bugs). New furniture is incredibly expensive and (seems to be) lower quality. Second hand furniture can still be expensive but it's usually heavily discounted, especially if someone is trying to get rid of it quickly.

    Local thrift shops are a good option of course, but also try garage/yard sales, Craigslist, OfferUp, etc. If your area has estate sales you can find some pretty killer deals on good furniture there too.

  • Is there a way to get recommendations for "underrated" songs, or music that is awesome but I might not come across? For instance, I really loved the Peacemaker soundtrack...
  • I like finding playlists that people on Spotify have made roughly around a particular band or genre. I find one and hit shuffle and see what happens. I'm talking an actual user made playlist, not the garbage Spotify "made for you" playlists. Those used to be solid until they started stuffing them with 90% songs I already listen to.

    Sometimes playing the last song on an album that I like or one of my playlists gets some good stuff out of Spotify's algorithm, but that is kind of hit or miss. It used to be quite a bit better.

  • Links and recommendations, please...
  • Job for a Cowboy - The Forever Rot - technical death metal/progressive metal

    Lacuna Coil - Delirium - gothic metal with a mix of clean/harsh female/male vocals

    Decapitated - Veins - technical death metal

    VOLA - Head Mounted Sideways - progressive metal with a mix of clean and harsh vocals

    Caligula's Horse - Slow Violence - progressive metal with mostly clean vocals

    Skyharbor - Miracle - progressive metal with clean vocals

    Baroness - Shine - progressive metal with mostly clean vocals and mix of male/female

  • What are you playing this week?

    Hey folks, just checking in to see what everyone is playing this week! Did you find a hidden gem or are you jamming on a classic? Let us know what you're playing and what you think of it.

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    What are you playing this week?

    Hey folks, what is everyone playing this week? Are you trying something new or returning to a previously played game or genre? How are you liking what you're currently playing?

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