u/tjhrulz

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I wouldn't be shocked if they wait to release the disc copy till then for that reason since it sounds like they were not doing the disc version at launch to avoid leaks.

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In home installer here, do tilt. Fixed is a pain to adjust level, tilt mount makes it way easier; also while they are on the side it makes ports way more accessible. Also FYI, adjust level kinda requires two people, one person to do the adjust while the other takes the weight off the mount on that side. Otherwise we found it seems like it wont move until someone bumps it then it goes all at once.

Also also, the Sanus XL tilt mount is reversed from most mounts counterclockwise brings that side down, clockwise is up.

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Could you still use the Steam command line to download the old depots? Seems like I can still see the old one on SteamDB but I don't own the game on Steam

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This scene is a great scene, aside for him kit bashing tetris to work on it on the spot it is also very accurate.

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Ill split this in to two parts:

Controller - My bet is that based on buzz from leaks and feedback from reviewers when they first saw the controller they figured that just like the first controller they figured it would be a niche device just like the original. They probably were hoping it would outsell the original but probably were not expecting the massive rush since that never happened with the original (While it was also because of the lawsuit remember they firesaled the original at $5 at the end when they were forced to discontinue it). Given they didn't even have a reservation system in place to switch to the moment they sold out I am sure sales were probably over 10x what they though they would be. Also, don't forget they need to reserve some of them for the Steam Machine which they are likely hoping will be nearly as popular as the steam deck launch.

Steam Machine - With parts shortages right now and how much Valve would need to pony up to get memory and storage right now I would not get your hopes up, I would expect a Steam Deck like timeline for how long until generally available. Memory production from the big 3 is completely allocated to buyers already for all of 2026 since January, at this point I am sure that is true for most of 2027 if not all. So whoever they get parts from is gonna charge a pretty penny to get it sooner rather than later.

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Guess I got luck, May 10th - Dec 2026

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May 10th, Dec 2026 for me

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Yeah, that was my first thought and I'm white... Was trying to come up with a witty acronym similar to DWB (Maybe EWB: Existing While Black?)

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From what I heard on the grape vine big pikachu implemented a few extra securities for more notable players (I am guessing their own private area where fans are not allowed between matches?). He has actually been back for a bit now and this is not his first in person since the hiatus. He also has in the past taken a break for his mental health at the start of the year before but always comes back from his sense of competition so I wonder if it is a little of column a little of column b. He just didn't announce it on his channel and make a big deal about it, I am sure he just wants to be treated as 'Just another trainer', even though he never will be to the sport.

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As others said he has been back lately, unofficial proof here: https://www.pokedata.ovh/standingsVGC/0000187/masters/ (That site has never been wrong for me for records and attendees)

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Where were they hiding? I have nothing in my "My Games/Documents" other than the stock ini's, SFSE logs, and saves which are all normal saves.

Edit: Fixed the issue, it was windows being windows. My documents folder was double bound after I moved it last week. It was a windows bug I ran in to at work and I wondered if it was that cause (It was, there were two entries in regex)

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Didn't know poker night was back, any differences from the old?

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Almost all multi unit housing in my area uses metal studs so I concur as well. If they are using a small drill bit it can sometimes be hard to tell.

OP as long as you are not using a full motion mount (Aka one that pulls out more than 6in) I would just use 5 snap toggles (They are a toggle bolt that is reusable), 3 along the top and 2 on the bottom. That could hold me and trust me I am heavier than your TV.

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I feel that, I also liked the vibe of some of the ones done in the past. I just miss having something that felt like the mascot "bringing us" the sales. It wasn't even so much the character but the story the art told and how seasonal and homey it felt. I wouldn't even says I want it to replace the art on the main page but it would be cool to see her pop up with custom art on say the deals under $10 page during sales.

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Yeah the character is the part I am more curious of, because I have never seen her obviously reuse the character (even with the trademarked logos removed) and yeah I always assumed the exact art is owned by Valve. However, I never thought about it that it could be more a personal stance of not wanting to annoy Valve making them feel like an artist is riding on their popularity and possibly damage their willingness to contract external artists in the future.

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Yeah I kind of assumed the same, I just was not sure if it was known if it covered characters in the commission and I have never seen her post anything super similar to steam delivery girl other than similar in art style/hair color

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I have known they rotate a contracted artist but now I'm now curious because I have never heard anyone mention it before. Does Valve own the copywrite to the art/characters or does the artist? (Although obviously the Steam logo is trademarked which would mean it would need a revision of sorts)

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A wonder trade code would be a code for I just want to trade this pokemon to anyone that wants it and I don't care what I get.

For example I have a bunch of duplicate shinys I got while looking for alphas. It would be nice to just give them away (That was one thing I thought was cool about wonder trade back in the day, I always thought it was cool to maybe make some kids day because they got a free shiny since when I was a kid I never could find one although that really only works with proper wonder trade)

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Do you use it as a NAS/Video server? Was looking at the same case I think a while back for a NAS and just finished repurposing an old PC of mine into a bazzite HTPC and just figured out I can have it run plex server even in game mode so I kinda want to make it dual use and add a bunch of drives.

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I just finished setting up Bazzite on and old computer of mine I just got back from a family member that even has an Nvidia GPU. Runs great and is totally couchable and functions to me just like my steam deck does docked.

Although I really hope that the general public version of Steam OS for handhelds and desktops comes around the same time and the steam console but I know better than to count on Valve being timely.

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Shell on the console is busted though so not sure how well it will hold. Guess nothing a little crazy glue couldn't fix

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Also Geek Squad field installer, old HT DA coming up on 10 years, other DA in my home location is just over 25 years. Yeah this screams authorized provider or someone with basically no experience/doesn't care. This has so many things done so wrong that are red flags it ain't even funny, if I came to a house and saw this I would have even pointed it out and told the client never trust whoever mounted it. I literally could have pointed out 3 things wrong about this even when I was still sales and not installs. The above comment is 💯 correct on my take as an installer. Also to add another thought while we are not paid by the job if it is contracted out 3rd party is paid by the job so they would have just done it. (The way to tell is if they are in a Geek Squad polo and not just have a logo on the van.) I would either bet the first time was Geek Squad and the second was not (But that would not explain why that mount unless they sent them to the store) or 3rd party did not know how to install a mantel mount (MantelMount also is very clear in their instructions about surface types for brick/cement so that might be why that) Also going from a good mount like MantelMount to the shit tier BBE mount would make no sense to a GS installer.

 

Also side note field agents are paid pretty well all things considered since we have to have a clean driving record and background/drug checks and if certified for health jobs there is even more background checks. Pay in my area starts at $18 and cap is $34 if you are a double agent, I would make the same and sometimes less if I worked for a local audio shop. One of the other agents I used to work with bounces around between us and a couple local ones whenever someone gives them better pay. Also PTO if you have been with the company for a while is pretty legit. Store employees I would agree with the low pay comment these days, its mostly kids in my home store, but field is usually a pretty good place to work.

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Really hope it does, been looking for something like this for a while now but nothing has quite fit my needs for what I am looking for. This seems to be about the closest yet as I would not always want to use it to carry my steam deck. Sometimes I just want my kindle and a small emulation device with a little room leftover and this seems perfect for that.

I have no issue paying that much for a bag but it just would stick out color wise with the rest of my bags as I always worry white (Although I am sure the beige you chose would less so) would discolor over time.

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I might try to DDU your drivers first. Not that I would expect that to be an issue given it is Nvidia to Nvidia GPU but any time I am having issues after new hardware that is always my first go to.

If you are not familiar DDU is a tool that completely uninstalls everything related to your GPU, useful for random GPU issues, especially after getting new hardware. https://www.guru3d.com/download/display-driver-uninstaller-download/

Worth a shot trying that before nuking everything.

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597 here, they mission impossibled through our roof into our warehouse side as well to do the same many years ago. Best was that they were caught because they tried to hit multiple stores and got greedy at ours. Back then we had no motion sensors in our warehouse and after getting what they wanted there they tried to go out on the floor to mobile and tripped the motion sensors which led to the police figuring out the store they were going to hit next that same night.

I laugh every time I look up and see that discolored ceiling tile.