[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 6 points 3 weeks ago

Being able to sync music or movies to my iPhone/iPad. More of an Apple issue than Linux, yet Mac/PC is compatible.

VLC does work, but since it’s not how Apple wants you to use your device it’s not as convincing nor flushed out.

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 7 points 4 weeks ago

Easily. It's annoying, but if it bugs me that much I could just flip it upside down and put a rubber pad down so the top doesn't get scuffed.

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 7 points 2 months ago

Twaddle: something insignificant or worthless or another word Nonsense.

Discovered this word while reading the dictionary during silent reading in English and they wouldn’t let me play games.

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Pepper Grinder (Steam/GOG/Switch/PS4/PS5/XB/ONE/S/X)

Released in March of the is year (and in August for non switch consoles) Pepper Grinder is a traditional 2D platformer with a world map, levels, and a gimmick of using a drill to travel underground like a dolphin through water.

Its platforming has a good rhythm to it, with a nice momentum when you go in and out of the dirt. The best way I can describe the game is that it feels like a Mario Gimmick level that's been expanded to its own game.

If I had any complaints about this game, is that the boss fights are a bit too tedious. Not impossible as I've been able to beat them. But requires a bit more precise movement than the levels which preceded it.

Overall though, I haven't played a 2d platformed in ages which I've actually wanted to go through in ages. And it is a welcomed addition to my gaming library.

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 8 points 3 months ago

Pokemon Sapphire/Emerald/Ruby/Leaf Green/Fire Red were my goto especially for grinding. From sound and memorization along you can play pokemon without looking... Or at least I could.

Zelda Oracle of Ages is another game which I found calming. Its more puzzle than combat, but there is still combat. Not goof got meeting but good for afterwards.

The GBC Harry Potter games or Prisoner of Azkaban are fun RPGs that I played before Pokemon. A fun time too, and can almost be played under a desk (don't ask how I know)

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, rogue like endless(ish) dungeon crawler. Amazing story, but the post game is just a grind perfect for fiddling as you are just doing the same thing for 99 levels... Until you find the boss. Better on DS with Blue rescue team, but red on GBA is a good choice.

Outside of mega man battle network, the rest of my games are platformers which don't fit the bill

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 8 points 1 year ago

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets.

Are they good games? No

But they are well themed and have chiptune version of Jeremy Soule’s soundtrack. I like replaying the, from time to time.

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago

Don't know how to specifically, but usually the GBAtemp website is a good place to start.

This forum looks like it has relevant info about the VC save formatting for N64 saves.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/transferring-wiiu-virtual-console-save-files-to-retroarch-on-switch.601327/

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 8 points 1 year ago

Using my cells camera. Probably could've put more effort into the shot, but honestly don't want any more eBay and etsy sellers to sell my stuff using my images.

Bad images are my defense against it

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago

Would love to print in ABS, but every time I tried the parts always warped. PETG is nicer and has very rarely warped on me.

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 7 points 1 year ago

Manjaro is fine. Ran it for a year straight before I broked it.

My 2 cents is this. Don't install from AUR unless you have to. Thats how i broked my manjaro install when i was uninstalling packages to fix a bad install. So my install order to protect myself is:

Main Repo

Flatpak (if its not a system tool like an IDE)

AUR

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago

Yup no disagreement here. Happy I did it, don't want to do it again

[-] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've tried and used both. They are both arch, and they both have their uses.

Endeavour is an excellent "arch with GUI" as another user pointed out. However its missing GUI elements which I personally expect from a modern OS like a Package Manager. There are work arounds like Buah, but I found them to not be as polished as having a distro shipped with it.

Manjaro on the other end is also Arch, but with a heavy emphasis on User Experience. The depth and detail their GUI is, means you don't need a terminal if you don't want to use one. Kernel, Systemd, and more has a GUI interface baked in to areas you'd expect them, like in setting.

But their packages being behind means that installing from the AUR can cause issues when the AUR package expects a newer package that manjaro is still evaluating.

For me, I am using Manjaro since I just want a work station that works. And not having to deal with a terminal to fix most problems is something I desire in an operating system.

With that said when I got EndeavourOS to a point where its mostly usable with GUI, there was no noticeable difference in day to day use. I just found it tiring when something broke.

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