I really like it so far, especially with the new apps. I’m using Boost and I honestly can’t tell the difference between this and the old Boost for Reddit. The transition is really smooth. Oh, and everything on Lemmy feels very intuitive and the people seem less toxic.
And Mastodon…I really like it. I’ll post something with the right hashtags and suddenly there’s a conversation between a bunch of people with the same interests that goes on for weeks!
I just managed to get a absolute baseline working app in avaloniaUI using this library that someone cooked up. No idea if the library is actively maintained, but uh, we’ll figure that out when we get to it....
With the simultaneous rollout of restrictions on account sharing and price increases/addition of advertising, I’m cutting back severely on streaming services....
Yeah it’s insane how expensive everything gets. I’m subscribed to a bunch of streaming services (like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, etc) and sometimes I use them a lot but HBO, for instance, I’ve only used a few times and it’s just sitting there on our smart TV taking up space and draining our bank account. But I got it when there was a really good deal and if I cancel and resubscribe I have to pay the full amount. Then again, I’m probably wasting more money with it now than I would’ve if I’d just cancelled and then resubscribed when I actually used it. Oops.
But yeah, I’m definitely not going to pay more for those services than I am now, so if the pricing gets even more ridiculous I’m out.
I must’ve been living under a rock or…well, I just haven’t played The Sims 4 in a while and I didn’t know the game had become free to play until recently. I also heard The Sims 5 is going to be free to play at launch. How do you feel about that and do you think it’ll impact the game in any way?...
I’m from Europe, and for years I’d been using WhatsApp because everyone expected me to even though I didn’t feel comfortable using it at all (because I care about my privacy and apparently not all of my friends/family members do). At some point I was forced to accept new terms that basically said it was okay for them to sell my data and that’s where I drew the line and told everyone that I would no longer be using WhatsApp and that if they wanted to reach me they could call me, text me or message me on Telegram. I immediately uninstalled it.
I noticed friends and family found it a bit odd and inconvenient that I’d stopped using WhatsApp. And many companies seem to use WhatsApp to contact their customers (why can’t they just email me instead…) and it seems they automatically assume everyone uses it, which I find a bit annoying. But ever since uninstalling it no one has been able to convince me to reinstall it and I plan to keep it that way.
I live a relatively active life but I struggle with eating too much. I feel like there is no diminishing returns when I eat something. Each chip tastes just as good as the last one. So I will be craving food but know it’s not healthy for me to eat more. I’m trying to find ways to ignore that feeling or dismiss it....
Drink a glass of water during your meals. And make sure you eat enough proteins. High protein diets are very effective.
If you’re craving chips, your body is telling you you need carbs. So get them from healthy sources of food instead. If you’re craving something like cheese or meat, your body is telling you you need proteins, so make sure you get them from healthy sources of food as well.
Avoid high carb food that doesn’t have a lot of nutrients. You will probably still feel hungry afterwards. Go for healthy food that makes you feel full and gives your body a good amount of nutrients.
And remember that healthy food can taste just as good. :)
Is there an easy way to switch builds? I don’t mind the cost aspect. I have one setup for open world and one for bosses. (Bosses find skeletons delicious but not filling, so are always eating them.) I want to be able to switch between them easily. Is there a way or is it 36,000 clicks?
I think it did/does make picking skills more meaningful because you can’t just pick any skill unless you want to respec. I didn’t like how Diablo 3 did it for that reason.
I think it’s nice that they made it easy enough to respec without having to start a new character just to try a different build.
However, I do wish they would add a confirm button before a skill point is actually used up when selecting a skill because that’d make it easier to plan out builds (though there are plenty of websites with build tools/calculators out there).
Been using lemmy and really enjoying it. I have a twitter account that does me no good so Mastodon seemed very appealing. I joined an instance, made some posts, tried interacting with a lot of people. . . I dunno. It just never really grabbed me....
I have an account and never posted anything because it feels intimidating to post my first…post there. (Do people on Mastodon call it post or is there a different word similar to Twitter’s ‘tweets’?).
It looks really good though, but I find it more intimidating than Lemmy / kbin!
I am trying it out now! I like the layout / UI; reminds me of Boost and Joey which I liked a lot. One thing that bothers me is the colour scheme, though. In light mode it's blue (?) and dark mode is more like some weird grey mode, and I'd prefer it to be a darker grey like in most apps (perhaps it could be more customisable so that people can change it to fit their preferences).
I need to get into my password manager as I am transitioning browser programs. And I can’t remember my password to a site nor the password to my password manager....
I had a similar problem with my old password manager and their customer support refused to help me (despite them being fully aware it was really me, the owner of the account, sigh). Password managers are great, but sometimes even having to remember one password is a pain.
What you could do is make up a random phrase, or a combination of unrelated words or acronyms that can’t be linked to you in any way and can’t be easily guessed by others (so not a birthdate, for example), yet are easy to remember (maybe because they are silly and nonsensical they will be easier to remember).
I appreciate being able to talk about different life sims in one place such as Sims4, Paralives, and Life By You. Thanks for creating this community. :)
Ah, I’m fine with the DLCs, honestly. As long as they add enough content (and not just content that should have been in the base game) and the pricing is fair, I’m fine with it.
True. I usually don’t mind if there’s enough time between the release of the base game and its DLCs AND the base game doesn’t feel like anything important was missing that the DLC would add. I like new content but not if it should’ve been in the base game instead. As long as the price is fair and not almost the same or even half of the price of the base game.
And regarding the game you’re looking forward to, I agree. I’ve been looking forward to playing Paralives for years but it’s been a slow process (not that I’m complaining) so I’m looking forward to trying Life By You as it’s coming out soon(ish). It’s really nice to see more life sim games like these coming out. The Sims really needs some competition.
I agree! I didn’t have any problems with the other Paradox games either, to be honest. And I like DLCs that don’t just add cosmetics, but new features / content as well.
By the way, I just heard Life By You was delayed until 2024! :-/
Oh yes! I’m really looking forward to Cities Skylines 2 (btw if you haven’t already tried it, I’d recommend Workers & Resources!). I bought Baldur’s Gate 3 last weekend so I’ve been playing that. I want to try AC Mirage as well! And Starfield, too!
Haven’t heard of Hercules Poirot and Book of Hours but I’ll have a look!
How is your experience on the Fediverse? (kbin.run)
What are some things that you enjoy or dislike about the Fediverse so far.
[Discussion] What games are you playing on your deck? - November 2023
Are you interested in a (cross platform) desktop app for lemmy?
I just managed to get a absolute baseline working app in avaloniaUI using this library that someone cooked up. No idea if the library is actively maintained, but uh, we’ll figure that out when we get to it....
Are you cancelling streaming services?
With the simultaneous rollout of restrictions on account sharing and price increases/addition of advertising, I’m cutting back severely on streaming services....
How do you feel about The Sims 5 being free to play at launch?
I must’ve been living under a rock or…well, I just haven’t played The Sims 4 in a while and I didn’t know the game had become free to play until recently. I also heard The Sims 5 is going to be free to play at launch. How do you feel about that and do you think it’ll impact the game in any way?...
Can you easily communicate in your country (business/private life) without being involuntarily forced to use whatsapp?
… is it possible to do any kind of business and/or have regular conversations without having to use whatsapp as a main way of communication?...
Any tips to avoid overeating?
I live a relatively active life but I struggle with eating too much. I feel like there is no diminishing returns when I eat something. Each chip tastes just as good as the last one. So I will be craving food but know it’s not healthy for me to eat more. I’m trying to find ways to ignore that feeling or dismiss it....
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I need a build switcher
Is there an easy way to switch builds? I don’t mind the cost aspect. I have one setup for open world and one for bosses. (Bosses find skeletons delicious but not filling, so are always eating them.) I want to be able to switch between them easily. Is there a way or is it 36,000 clicks?
Mastodon Opinions?
Been using lemmy and really enjoying it. I have a twitter account that does me no good so Mastodon seemed very appealing. I joined an instance, made some posts, tried interacting with a lot of people. . . I dunno. It just never really grabbed me....
"Connect" for Lemmy app - anyone tried it yet? (www.ldplayer.net)
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/500875...
password hell
I need to get into my password manager as I am transitioning browser programs. And I can’t remember my password to a site nor the password to my password manager....
Nice - a catch all community
I appreciate being able to talk about different life sims in one place such as Sims4, Paralives, and Life By You. Thanks for creating this community. :)
Reddit refugees, has your favorite sub migrated already?
I, being someone who works with computers, have had some luck with most of my favorite subs being here already....