Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
My husband and I really like Wonderbook. It's a campaign game with several chapters. The theming is a bit childlike sometimes but the mechanics are fun.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
It was definitely some educational game, I'm quite sure it was "Leer 't lekker zelf", edutainment from the Netherlands. You had to subscribe and you got a new disc every two weeks. I just looked it up and people have actually archived it online.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
We met via tabletop RPGs and that's what we still do every two weeks but if we're hanging on Discord it's mainly Overwatch but also Wildermyth and Mech Warrior.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Currently playing the Ace Attorney Trilogy! I'm also eagerly waiting for Next Fest to start tomorrow to try out various demos.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Cartoons, plush toys, cute merch (pencils, stickers,...). It always provides a great escape from the beige-gray adulting (tm) everywhere.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Currently re-playing the Ace Attorney Trilogy as I got it on Steam during the sale. I played them back in the day on the DS and it's been a blast. I just checked out Jack Jeanne - it seems to have some sort of skill building aspects to it? I've been looking for a stat builder otome but there isn't much out there.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
It's a native 1080p. If you're on Facebook, there's a group called "Projectors for sewing" that has a lot of information, they recommend a min. res of 720p. In the US there's a big market of second hand projectors but it's trickier in Europe, which is why I ordered a cheaper new one (Wanbo T2 Max).
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Thanks! I'm actually going to swap it out for a Buddha Jewelry Mini Valentina when I downsize. That piece wasn't in stock when I got the piercing so I've been wearing this Industrial Strength Marquise Fan in the meantime. Now the question is what I'll do with the piece... Maybe a second lobe? Or get another one and wear them in my first lobes. Decisions, decisions!
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Yes, I did. It was €150 from Banggood. I personally feel the cost is justified because the alternative is printing hundreds of pages and taping those together, which is high in ink cost and opportunity cost (it takes a while).
However, I do primarily (almost exclusively) use digital patterns so I use the thing very often. If you also use regular paper patterns I would imagine the value might be less.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 87%
While I won't deny this is a bit disappointing because the ADHD community on lemmy.world seemed to be a decent one, I understand that this decision is you doing the best work you can with the tools you have. Let's hope that the Lemmy codebase can expand to allow for finer granularity.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
If I have to pick something, I'd say the thumb clusters. I barely use the top ones in the center because they're a bit of an awkward reach for my hand size. The bottom ones on the outside are also weird because you'd need to do some finger curl or move your hands. I just ended up mapping the keys I don't use as much over there and it hasn't been an issue, but it is some wasted potential :)
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I have first lobes on both ears and since last month a helix/flat on my right! I am quite sensitive to nickel so for most of my life, I tried having earrings but always reacted badly. I didn't get my lobes properly done at a piercer until 2021 and them using titanium helped. My right lobe is still finicky but we're working on it.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I use it for recipes! I use the iOS app Mela for recipe storage and it has a built-in RSS feed system to follow recipe blogs so you can easily add new recipes to your collection without having to visit all the sites separately.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Sadly sorting on new also has its issues with the auto updates and content getting pushed down automatically. I'm hoping that gets fixed soon.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
My next planned pull is Luocha and after that I’m not sure. I’m not as interested in Kafka or Blade so I’ll wait and see. I did pull on Jing & Silver Wolf. Lost 50/50 to Yanqing, got Jing on the next 10 pull, lost 50/50 to Bailu and stopped there so I’m not pulling for SW anymore.
This was my first build but it's the one I like best! Keeb.io Iris Rev6 Hotswap Acrylic plates (white + frosted middle) KAT Milkshake Weirdos keycaps Kailh Box Whites
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
"Zoomed in picture" is a pretty popular emoji category on the discord server I have with my friends. Here's a few:
Nilesse 1 year ago • 0%
I tried looking into the printer/plotter services but sadly it's very expensive in my country, which is why I started on the whole projector adventure in the first place.
Fabric shifting can indeed be an issue. For this stretchy knit I used just two weights but for things that are more slippery, I put weights all over to keep it as flat as possible. Using a rotary cutter also helps a lot.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
To get the right size, it's a matter of selecting the right layer on the pdf. I usually have to make adjustments due to my waist-hip ratio and I use Inkscape to edit the files. A lot of indie pattern makers have started supporting projector friendly files. In terms of distortion, you always start with a calibration phase where you project a grid (usually in inches) and adjust pdf zoom & project settings (in case of skew) until the grid matches your physical measuring tool (mat, ruler,...). Then it's a matter of noting down the zoom percentage and opening any pattern pdf at that same percentage. These files often come with a small little grid on the side as well for a quick double check.
I'm using a cheap projector off BangGood on top of a camera tripod. There's a bit of set-up time every time I want to cut some fabric since I can't mount it to the ceiling but it's still way quicker than printing, taping, and cutting pdf patterns! This cute raccoon brushed French terry was turned into a Tilly and the Buttons Billie Sweater.
Stable Diffusion, refined with img2img and rearranging keywords in the prompt across runs for emphasis on certain facial features.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
The plot thickens:
Apparently it is not a goose goose but closer to a "shelduck". Research rabbit hole time!
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Ahh this is so precious!
What resources would you recommend for others who would like to start learning Blender?
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
A quick Merlin Bird ID later - you're right! They're Egyptian Geese. I've never been good at identifying geese when they aren't the terrifying Canadian ones. Thanks! Luckily Lemmy actually allows post title edits, haha.
It's difficult to take pics of a reflective surface :') I bought the svg files from Etsy, cut using my Silhouette Cameo, assembled it all in a IKEA frame, and added a LED string that I scavenged from an advent calendar from last year.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Although I'm a bit sad about no plans for Apollo for Lemmy, I definitely get the reasoning he gives - a double heartbreak is the last thing I'd wish on him. I got the Pixel Pals app (yay, cute raccoons!) to show support for his work & the challenges lately.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Yeah, I also will be staying on Lemmy. There's bugs and performance issues but the quality of conversation is better and interaction feels genuine. There's also actual possibilities to contribute instead of getting lost in a sea of rehashed comments.
The main thing that is missing now (and I assume will remain missing) are the hobby communities, especially those aimed at non-techies, like sewing, cross stitch,... I feel the people there aren't going to bother with figuring out Lemmy/Kbin/Fediverse... because they tend to be less tech savvy.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
The whole bot comments accusing bot comments of being bot comments surely was intriguing. And that's with them copy-pasting existing comments - wonder how many "users" are GPT bots lately.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Yeah, their interview with Christian Selig was an interesting read as well: Apollo’s Christian Selig explains his fight with Reddit — and why users revolted
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I wonder if the comments about no significant revenue drop still holds true today. I was quite surprised to see that there doesn't seem to be too big a drop in posts & comments (~1k) aside from the crash yesterday. https://blackout.photon-reddit.com/
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Reply to wrong post bug :(
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I use both but I'm terrible at taking meds regularly (ha, the irony!).
For losing track of time during meetings/focus sessions, I use a Time Timer to visually see time passing by/showing how much time is left.
For reminders, I use Due on iOS (+ Apple Watch) as it continues to send reminders until you do the thing and check it off.
For to-do lists, I use both paper planning with a bullet journal-esque notation as well as a whiteboard for "temporary" planning, like creating a prioritization matrix, as it allows me to shift things around more easily.
Pattern: [Twig + Tale Adult Wayfarer Shoes](https://www.twigandtale.com/collections/wayfarer-indoor-shoes/products/wayfarer-shoes-for-adults-reversible) Fabric: leftover bamboo terry cloth lining and upcycled denim outer I added some sock stop dots on the bottom to make them less slippery. They're definitely too warm for summer though, I will probably end up making a linen or cotton pair to wear in warmer weather. I'm also going to experiment with thick/rigid interfacing for the soles so they're not as floppy.
Pattern: [https://projectnursery.com/2016/05/diy-bunny-lovey/](https://projectnursery.com/2016/05/diy-bunny-lovey/) Fabric: floral double gauze and white flannel
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I think it's the sound or the fact that they will gently move/swirl around/bob up and down. Either way, cheapest cat toy so far!
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I feel like fountain pen flex nibs never truly feel satisfactory due to the inherent way a fountain pen works, sadly enough. If you want to stick with FP and get line variation, you could perhaps look into an italic or stub. Personally I use a dip pen when I want flex but that does make it a strictly at home activity.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Sea of Thieves. I tried it but something about the camera/movement made me physically sick right from the start. I'm also not too big of a fan of the character designs. I get pirates are scruffy and rowdy, yarrr, but they didn't seem to have ones that looked somewhat like a regular person.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Yes. For iOS there's Mlem currently in Testflight but it's very early stages. I'm just using the mobile browser for now.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I tried Mastodon first but I never really was much of a Twitter user. I find that format in general makes it difficult to find information about specific topics and there's not as much discussion. I'm liking Lemmy way more because I like the forum style format. It's certainly interesting watching all the "duplicate" communities across the instances though, I'm hoping it'll settle down a bit.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
If you’re not looking to tinker, the Logitech Ergo K860 is a great keyboard. I had to swap to an ergo keyboard due to wrist issues and it really helped. However, I’m a sucker for mech keyboards (& clickies) so I ended up building an Iris. I don’t have it tented, the ortho + split is enough for me. It took some time to get used to swapping layers but after a while it all becomes muscle memory. I can definitely recommend a split keeb! Iris with KAT Milkshake and Kailh Box Whites
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
My bus ride is about 60 minutes so that should be enough then. Thanks! Yeah, I really like Slay the Spire and similar games (e.g. Wildfrost) for really short bursts.
When we get any ice cubes out of the freezer, he'll go and sit by the water bowl until we give him some. Then he'll sit there and stare until they've melted... Not sure what's so mesmerizing but he loves them.
He'll sit and stare at them until they all melt, or fish one out and bat it around across the floor...
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
It's a campaign based game but Wonder Book. The scene/play area is nicely made and it's a very accessible game both for younger people and those new to co-op & campaign games.
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Missing the keyboard smash and the xyz_final_final
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
I've been interested in trying Disco Elysium, good to know that it runs well on the Deck! You mentioned playing on the train - is it a good game to play in short bursts?
Nilesse 1 year ago • 100%
Just got started on My Time at Sandrock after the cozy/family friendly games sales. It runs at a stable 30 FPS so far & I'm enjoying the game. Once SoS:aWL releases later this month, I'll be switching over though.