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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] SWG Retroguardia
« Last post by minusxero on Sun, 11 October 2026, 21:44:30 »Holy what a gorgeous set.
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Off Topic / Pluribus (tv show) discusion (spoilers!!!!)
« Last post by Leslieann on Sun, 11 October 2026, 19:47:46 »Spoiler alert!!!
Here's some random shower thoughts regarding the show....
They haven't really addressed procreation, kind of curious how they decide that, we know some people were pregnant when this happened, but what now? Not that it matters for the time being since they can't even feed themselves.
I wonder what their ethics are in regards to bringing a child into that world with without their permission, I mean if you're willing to starve yourselves because the food wasn't given a choice what about a child?
Speaking of procreation, in terms of the characters though, does everyone suddenly become bi? How does the original person/body/owner of that body feel about this? Or were they a lesbian before? Or does sex and gender just completely lose all meaning? I could be wrong but I would think prejudices would still exist unless all personality and individualism is also wiped out.
Taking this a bit further though, what's their point? What becomes the meaning or purpose of life? Entertainment is dead, procreation is dead, what is there to live for? "We're happy", doing what exactly? Finding a way to meld everyone into your hive mind? Mission accomplished, now what? They all just die off?
I get it's a show but I'd really like to see them dive into this stuff because other than being a good way to wipe out a species, it's sort of a stupid premise long term.
Here's some random shower thoughts regarding the show....
They haven't really addressed procreation, kind of curious how they decide that, we know some people were pregnant when this happened, but what now? Not that it matters for the time being since they can't even feed themselves.
I wonder what their ethics are in regards to bringing a child into that world with without their permission, I mean if you're willing to starve yourselves because the food wasn't given a choice what about a child?
Speaking of procreation, in terms of the characters though, does everyone suddenly become bi? How does the original person/body/owner of that body feel about this? Or were they a lesbian before? Or does sex and gender just completely lose all meaning? I could be wrong but I would think prejudices would still exist unless all personality and individualism is also wiped out.
Taking this a bit further though, what's their point? What becomes the meaning or purpose of life? Entertainment is dead, procreation is dead, what is there to live for? "We're happy", doing what exactly? Finding a way to meld everyone into your hive mind? Mission accomplished, now what? They all just die off?
I get it's a show but I'd really like to see them dive into this stuff because other than being a good way to wipe out a species, it's sort of a stupid premise long term.
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Off Topic / Re: What's Bothering You? (The thread about what is bothering you.)
« Last post by noisyturtle on Sun, 11 October 2026, 17:00:44 »The public execution thing is beyond the pale, but then again, what isn't these days.
I feel terrible for the MAGA nationalists children who will forced to watch it by their deranged parents
I feel terrible for the MAGA nationalists children who will forced to watch it by their deranged parents
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Off Topic / Re: What are you watching? The thread about what you're watching.
« Last post by tp4tissue on Sun, 11 October 2026, 15:05:05 »Pluribus is another I've been watching, really interesting concept.
Tp4 very enjoyed the 1st season.
Season 2 is going to be tough, The story can't go much further without major plot holes.
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Off Topic / Re: What are you watching? The thread about what you're watching.
« Last post by Leslieann on Sun, 11 October 2026, 13:43:36 »Pluribus is another I've been watching, really interesting concept.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] GMK CYL Purple. | GB is Live!
« Last post by MoltenKhor on Sun, 11 October 2026, 13:39:50 »GB is live!, Vendor links updated on the GB thread
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Off Topic / Re: What's Bothering You? (The thread about what is bothering you.)
« Last post by fohat.digs on Sun, 11 October 2026, 12:32:50 »18
Off Topic / Re: Gaming PC Parts discussion thread.
« Last post by tp4tissue on Sun, 11 October 2026, 11:19:35 »Upscaling, Lots of issues still. Doesn't look great in Forza horizon 6.
They look "fine" in still images,
IN MOTION, because horizon6 has alot of repetitive patterned structures like nets/fence/posts along the road and vertical window mesh for the cities, Upscaling adds alot of noise, and stability breakup. Everything looks a little sandy, especially along/around specular high contrast edges where the shimmer goes bzzzzzzz
Raytracing cost is still no bueno. If you use normal pipe, 4K maxed out at 90-130fps, Ray tracing, 1080p upscaled, 90-100fps. Cost structure still isn't there to support it.
They look "fine" in still images,
IN MOTION, because horizon6 has alot of repetitive patterned structures like nets/fence/posts along the road and vertical window mesh for the cities, Upscaling adds alot of noise, and stability breakup. Everything looks a little sandy, especially along/around specular high contrast edges where the shimmer goes bzzzzzzz
Raytracing cost is still no bueno. If you use normal pipe, 4K maxed out at 90-130fps, Ray tracing, 1080p upscaled, 90-100fps. Cost structure still isn't there to support it.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] MTNU A History of Violets - GB in 2027
« Last post by Piperaceae on Sun, 11 October 2026, 09:53:23 »Slightly slimmed down, mostly in the novelties. But a big base is the plan, with 6u and 3u bars in there, among other things. I'm on vacation right now, but when I get home I can look at other MTNU sets for comparison to give an example.
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Reviews / Geonworks Strike HE Switch Review
« Last post by ThereminGoat on Sun, 11 October 2026, 07:49:27 »Hey all,
It was only a few reviews ago that I had mentioned I wanted to get ahold of the Geonworks Strike HE switches, and these rare, niche-filling clicky Hall Effect style switches finally made it here. This is your deep dive review on these switches and perhaps some of the subtle things that set them apart from click bar switches you've tried before...
Website: https://www.theremingoat.com/
Article: https://www.theremingoat.com/blog/geonworks-strike-he-switch-review
Scorecard Repository: https://github.com/ThereminGoat/switch-scores
Force Curve Repository: https://github.com/ThereminGoat/force-curves
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theremingoat
As always, thank you all for the continued love and support. I just got a good few packages of switches hit the mailbox this week so be on the lookout for newer, fresher maildays, scorecards, and force curves coming out in the next couple of months!
Cheers,
Goat
It was only a few reviews ago that I had mentioned I wanted to get ahold of the Geonworks Strike HE switches, and these rare, niche-filling clicky Hall Effect style switches finally made it here. This is your deep dive review on these switches and perhaps some of the subtle things that set them apart from click bar switches you've tried before...
Website: https://www.theremingoat.com/
Article: https://www.theremingoat.com/blog/geonworks-strike-he-switch-review
Scorecard Repository: https://github.com/ThereminGoat/switch-scores
Force Curve Repository: https://github.com/ThereminGoat/force-curves
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theremingoat
As always, thank you all for the continued love and support. I just got a good few packages of switches hit the mailbox this week so be on the lookout for newer, fresher maildays, scorecards, and force curves coming out in the next couple of months!
Cheers,
Goat