notnotmike

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[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 3 points 1 month ago

Normally I'd complain that they already did this but the first remaster had such terrible flaws like the hit boxes that honestly I'm happy they're taking another shot

I just hope they put it in the MCC. I like the all-in-one package there

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 12 points 1 month ago

Yeah, I've realized that you can't really put people as easily into the "introvert" and "extrovert" buckets, because it entirely depends on the day.

I can be a social butterfly one day, hyper productive the next, then want to watch reality TV and not leave the couch another. It just depends on the vibe of how I'm feeling

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 45 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I'm desperate for better type checking in Python, and part of that is speed. So I'm very interested in these options

I recently started using uv based on a recommendation in another thread so I'll probably give ty a whirl sometime soon

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 3 points 2 months ago

It's definitely bizarre, because nobody in the story actually "works" besides the local militia and servants, yet everyone has money and is rich

It appears to be because you get a lump sum at some point (inheritance, dowry, whatever) then "invest" it and get interest payments. Or, in the case of Mr. Bennet, they have land that they pay others to work or lease out to farmers. Just really fascinating how hand-wavey the money is, it just "is" for the most part and you don't explain how or why you are rich

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago

I suppose then a more accurate description would have been horticulture; but I'm using "farming" here as in planting and growing things, not for subsistence necessarily

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 11 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I guess on some level there's something wholesome about it being a gardening game. I wonder how much of the success is owed to the natural human inclination towards farming

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 1 points 2 months ago

I don't like it, but I appreciate your opinion. I'm open to being convinced it's cool, so hearing positive opinions is a positive

Thank you

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

And changing minds is difficult, and by all accounts requires kindness and understanding rather than blame and dehumanizing.

I get frustrated with how most outspoken people on the left seem to take the easy answer of "they're evil!" when talking about people who disagree with them

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I tag mostly for humor, things I think are funny, unique traits about a person that I've noticed are a pattern. Some examples

  • thinks the moon landing is fake
  • documents tankies
  • LOVES Taylor Swift
[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago

Depends on your charisma stat...

[–] notnotmike@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

This some 18INT nerd shit

 

For me, it may be that the toilet paper roll needs to have the open end away from the wall. I don't want to reach under the roll to take a piece! That's ludicrous!

That or my recent addiction to correcting people when they use "less" when they should use "fewer"

 

I love the idea of supporting small business and quality, handcrafted items. But Etsy seems to be more focused on drop shipping and it becomes a hassle to investigate every item I purchase to determine whether it ships from China or not.

Does anyone know of any alternatives with a good reputation?

 
 

I've recently started digitizing my mother-in-law's collection of home movies. What I would love is some recommendations or tweaks I can do to improve the quality and remove any combing or minimize static. I am not particularly concerned with audio quality, but I'll list it below as well.

And so far I'm enjoying the processes. It's really fun to see old videos and to learn a bit about video formats and encoding. I'm an amateur when it comes to these kinds of things so I'm learning as I go along. Each tape I make the picture clearer and the file size smaller!

Recording

  • Sony Handycam (DCR-TRV27)
  • Various DV 60/90 cassette tapes
  • Seemingly ran in standard recording mode (tapes are 60 minutes)

VCR

* I have ordered a A/V to RCA cable which is the manufacturer's recommended connection, but unsure about the effects on quality

Software

  • OBS for recording the VCR feed
    • Downscale Filter: Bicubic (Sharpened scaling, 16 samples)
    • Deinterlace - Linear 2x
    • 720x540 @ 29.97 FPS (NTSC) (upscaled from 720x480)
    • "Indistinguishable Quality, Large File Size"
      • .mkv format with H.264 encoder
    • Audio Encoder AAC
    • Audio 48khz steroe
  • Handbrake for re-encoding
    • 720x480 @ 29.97 FPS
    • H.264 (x264) MKV format
    • No additional deinterlacing
    • "Constant Quality" set to 20
    • Audio Encoder AAC
 
 

I got an Elgato capture card and a VCR off of EBay and have already digitized three tapes I've found at garage sales.

Any advice for cleaning up the image and audio? I recall there were VCR cleaners but never was confident of their efficacy.

 

I want to become a more knowledgeable gardener, and besides research and studying, I think a fun way to enhance my knowledge would be a fun gardening game. Are there any that are particularly accurate or relaxing?

Garden Life looks pretty chill but maybe not challenging or accurate to reality.

And to clarify, by accurate I mean you need to plant in correct lighting, water an appropriate amount, and fertilize to optimize for stems, flowers, fruits, etc.. Bonus points for having the option to pick your planting zone!

 
 

Hey all, I've created a catio (cat patio) for my two cats in a window well next to my desk. They absolutely love it, but I would like to make it even better for them by using real grass. Currently, I have a pretty good artificial grass in there that they love to lay in and stays green year 'round, which is fine enough. But I would really love to give them some real grass (or moss) to lay on and maybe even munch on.

So, with that backstory, I would love to find a grass that has the following traits.

  1. Comfortable and safe for cats (both internally and externally)
  2. Stays relatively short since I can't exactly get a lawn mower
  3. Doesn't require a lot of sun

It would also be a bonus if it were okay with more arid climates, because I would prefer to minimize watering as much as possible.

My mind goes to something like Spanish Moss since it stays relatively short and is pretty comfy, but I'm not sure if that's the best option, so I wanted to ask people more experience than me.

Picture of the window well in its current state and one of its occupants for reference below.

And for anyone concerned, the well is closed in with a grate and some chicken wire so they can't slip out. They are not outdoor cats, but we do take them out on harnesses for walks. They are treated for pests like tics and mites as a precaution.

Thanks anyone who answers!

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