patchymoose

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[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago

I'd like there to be an OLED option for people who use handheld mode heavily and want to pay more for a better display. But for the base model, it makes total sense for it to be an LCD display. That's just prudent, as the average player probably doesn't care and wants to pay less. Especially parents buying this at Christmas.

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 year ago

Yeah and characterizing the US response as "piss off" is melodramatic at best

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Awesome information, thank you so much!

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks, I didn't realize there was an expansion. I'm not sure if GamePass includes it so I'll look into it.

 

I have never played any of the Dragon Age games, but I just gained access to the GamePass tier that has EA games, so I can play any of them.

I absolutely love all of Bioware's "classic" works (KOTOR, Mass Effect) where conversation choices affect the plot of the game. Would you guys recommend just playing the Dragon Age games in order of release, or what is the general consensus?

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe "The US and its allies"?

I mean Japan is typically included as part of The West, and it is to the east of China. Cuba is in the western hemisphere, but it is Marxist-Leninist. I don't think directional terms of the globe make as much sense in the 21st century as they did in the premodern world.

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Well yes, you are definitely exaggerating if you are suggesting that half the planet is a 'death cult'. Maybe if you want to say that the foreign policy establishment in certain countries is, then it would be a more reasonable statement.

I don't think that "the West" is even a useful term.

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 44 points 1 year ago (6 children)

It must be incredibly frustrating to be the new CEO that he just appointed, only to have him continuing to run his mouth and make ruinous decisions that tie your hands.

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 141 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's really apparent that Spez and the rest of the admin team don't actually use Reddit on a day to day basis. Their decisions are like some consultant coming in and recommending ideas.

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Absolutely. I feel this way about referees/umpires in sports too. The best ones aren't flashy but just enforce the rules.

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

Nintendo 3DS is my favorite of all time 😁

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

In the US, all AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts will dispose of your oil for free. Also, most municipalities will take it at special centers (same place where you might go to dispose of electronics).

Personally I have a designated where I let the oil collect from multiple oil changes, and then I take it to the county landfill maybe once every two years when there's enough to justify a trip.

It's a small hassle, but worth it IMO. Just depends on what is available to you.

[–] patchymoose@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago (6 children)

You can teach yourself how to change the oil on your car simply by watching YouTube videos. And then all you need to buy are a few basic supplies, and you'll be able to change your oil for life. Oil changes are either absurdly expensive (dealership) or done half-assed (Jiffy Lube), so doing it yourself gives you a job done right for pennies on the dollar.

And if you find that you have a knack for it, you can teach yourself more basic maintenance jobs like changing brake pads.

 

Somebody mentioned de-lidding the CPU. I am hoping to get away with not doing that, but we'll see how it runs.

I got it for $40, so I can't complain. The disc drive works fine, it outputs 1080p, the controller input works fine. It just needs to be cleaned like all hell.

 

Hi everyone, although I am not personally socialist, I come in peace with a question that I am seeking to learn.

Within capitalism, the concept of "limited liability" is common. Essentially, the owners of a firm cannot be held personally liable for the wrongs of the firm. If Toyota makes dangerous airbags, the personal home of the executives cannot be seized to pay victims. Only company assets can be liquidated.

How does this work within a Marxist framework where the workers are the owners of the "firms" (or of the manufacturing plant). For example, imagine that a worker-owned plant makes faulty airbags through negligence. Would the workers be personally liable? Or would the concept of limited liability remain, and the worst that could happen would be the liquidation of the plant to repay victims' families?

Thank you for hearing my question!

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