I feel like this works on multiple fronts. 1. It gives off big tough guy targeted shirt energy that's bound to give them a rush beyond what a white Monster can offer and will surely impress the waitress at Chili's. Example of the targeted shirts I'm talking about: ![](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/f45c2bdb-f5b0-42ab-b450-64f38b514b26.webp) 2. It hits people with the anger than immediately follows up with the confusion. "Shouldn't the mom be riding them?" "Is this implying my mom is into pegging?" 3. Harley Davidson is the Supreme of middle aged dads and they'll buy whatever has their logo.
CorrodedCranium 2 months ago • 100%
Thanks for the suggestion. That does really neat and I think I'll check it out.
The VCLauncher looks like it might be able to help the game run on modern operating systems so I think I'll see if that works.
CorrodedCranium 2 months ago • 100%
How long ago was that?
I've played a fair amount of Rising Storm 2: Vietnam and had a fair amount of fun with it. I liked the jungle combat that added some stealth elements and weapons that were present. To be clear I don't mean to sound insensitive. I know about the Vietnam war and how distasteful a hero shooters around it could be.
Maybe there could be a whole line of bee theft protection gear. Imagine a subwoofer that plays a low buzzing sound or fake hives for the passenger seat.
CorrodedCranium 5 months ago • 100%
Hopefully to make it stick on contact
CorrodedCranium 5 months ago • 100%
One of these full of Axe bodyspray and disinfectant for high schools
Need something uncomfortably sticky in a hurry? Try the stickinator. The plan is to replace the disinfectant with Kool Aid and the UV light with an Easy Bake Oven bulb. With people being less cautious of COVID 19 these devices are probably getting cheaper and what modern consumer doesn't love brand crossovers?
I originally posted this to !shitty_million_dollar_ideas@lemmy.dbzer0.com but I feel like it would be a better fit for a writing prompt. I feel like there's plenty of chances for humorous situations like Jesus wearing a noticeably fake beard and production staff getting people to sign NDAs.
CorrodedCranium 5 months ago • 100%
Pretty much
Some people at work were kicking up toilet seat lids and angering the people doing work on the other side of the wall. It made me think about the Lunk Alarm but then I realised it would probably go off if someone took a loud shit. I've attached a link to what the Lunk Alarm sounds like for those that don't know. It's pretty close to an air raid siren that's triggered by noise.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
I didn't even know what it was
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
You can check the emulation wiki and see which ones they recommend. I'm not sure which are available on F-Droid but most of them are available through a GitHub page
https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Emulators_on_Android
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
I watched the 2007 version of Funny Games and Alien Nation.
I didn't think either was that great. I'm wondering if 70s movie called Funny Games is better.
Alien Nation was a somewhat generic buddy cop film with an alien being one of the cops and the other being a bigot. The whole movie feels like a not so subtle metaphor and the actual aliens don't really have a unique role or identity.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
I'm not surprised. TheFloW has done this before with PS4/5 exploits . A lot of players don't update their firmware in the hopes they'll be able to run something like HEN.
I found the image on Reddit while looking for demon core memes but because of Reddit's VPN block I can't give proper credit. Wikipedia pages for those that don't know: * [Ball in a cup](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cup-and-ball) * [Demon Core](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core) --- [Bonus Plainly Difficult video for those who want to learn more about the Demon Core incident](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE8FnsnWz48). It's about 10 minutes long.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
Grand Theft Auto IV gave players choice with actions instead of dialogue but I feel like the end result was similar to Cyberpunk.
Characters you decide not to kill will often help you for a bit but it doesn't drastically effect the story. You still hit a notable point of no return that only really comes into play at the very end.
Personally that feels more like an adventure game. I don't think Cyberpunk is very unique in what it did.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
I feel like you could say that about most games though. I wouldn't say Cities Skylines is an RPG but you are fulfilling the role of a mayor. Chirper adds to the immersion aspect but I don't think that's enough to shift the genre.
Maybe it's a hot take though. Kind of similarly I wouldn't call F.E.A.R. a horror game. I'd say it's an FPS with horror elements.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
How so? To mean it felt like Grand Theft Auto IV. You go around doing jobs for individuals and get thrown a handful of choices and possible romance options along the way but it still feels very linear.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
Maybe it's because I associate roleplaying with the idea of player choice but I really don't think it added a ton to the RPG aspect. World depth? Sure but not by much.
Both seem in vogue with boomers. So why not get the best of both and be the talk of the BBQ? Maybe the text could be altered to include reference to wearing the shirt versus copying and pasting text.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
I feel like several different emojis could work
I 🫄 NY
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
I think my next challenge run should be beating the PS3 without reloading. If the game crashes or I clip into a rock I need to start over.
The I ♥ NY shirt is so incredibly popular you don't even need to travel to New York to get it and it's been ripped off around the world. But what about people that don't ♥ New York? It's an untapped market. The attached image is an early draft. What does it mean to tolerate New York? I don't know. Another version could say I Am Indifferent Towards New York.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 100%
It would be more for big ticket small items. Laptops and what not. You'd go down as they trickle up.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 75%
Yeah. Pull it and go to a different floor and look around. You aren't standing around waiting for them unless you have some weird 1930s pull station
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 66%
I mean assuming it takes them five minutes to respond and they're going to a different floor I'd say that's plenty of time
Setting off a detector might give you a time bonus while they investigate. I was watching the Simpsons episode where Homer is a firefighter and that gave me the idea.
CorrodedCranium 6 months ago • 88%
Strap on catheters is the way to go. Install some fiber optic rgb lighting down the length of the tube, add some flow sensors and wifi, then you'll be printing money.
We could have a stats page with gallons peed, accuracy, and time spent peeing.
What are gamers known for? Racism and urinating in bottles. We take advantage of the untapped market of the latter and add RGB to milk jugs and charge 40x the price.
Why fight for the last slice of pizza when you can fight for the first? Imagine one slice of pizza with 50% of the chicken. Could be a fun way to spice up office birthday parties.
Could be the eggnog of Halloween
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
It's for work
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Me too
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
No.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
The man in the photo reminds me a bit of Brutal Moose.
Maybe it's just the facial hair. I feel like there's a video of him in a similar stance/outfit
I know there's ways to reset the entire layout but I keep accidentally doing it. The attached images shows what I am talking about on the left.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Good point. I had forgotten about disabling network access. I think a majority of the games I paid for work off the idea that if you connect a few times or have a certain amount of plays times you can then play offline. Well the ones that check that is.
Maybe I'll give this a go. Thanks for the advice
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
What data would be sent off having Google Play services installed? I get that you can disable certain permissions and can also use profiles.
Ideally I wouldn't want to use profiles. I could use something like Shelter on a rooted device but that kind of slows down multitasking
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Thanks but I'm shooting for as little contact with Google as possible
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
I've tried lucky patcher with a few games with minimal luck. I haven't tried it with Stardew Valley though so maybe there's a chance
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Why not go NES?
I own Stardew Valley but I am avoiding using the Google Play store when possible. While I could just sign into Aurora Store with my Google account I think I'd need to install Google Play Services so I am wondering if I could crack the game myself. I think in the past people used Lucky Patcher but I have tried it with other games that I own with no luck. I've looked through the megathread and it seems like there are versions of Stardew Valley uploaded to Mobilism but a majority of them are modded for things like infinite stamina and money. The version without mods on Mobilism also appears to be re-uploaded from Apk Vision which isn't in the megathread.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
You can also use a lot of USB controllers, or use something like a MayFlash adapter to use just about any controller you want.
You can do this in software too if you wanted to use something like a generic Logitech PC controller or an Xbox 360 controller. Very plug and play.
If they ever add a PS3 emulator to the PS5, or if the PS5 library grows in general, it could still overtake the PS3 in the future.
That's something I was kind of disappointed with when it came to the PS4. I thought it might have PS3 backwards compatibility and be pretty much the perfect system for me. A lot of the games I have been playing the past couple years (on PC) were released for the PS4 like Control, Death Stranding, Dying Light, and Far Cry 4 to name few.
All that said I did phrase the question in a way that omits backwards compatibility, game costs (with the price of retro games these days it would be enough to keep me from picking anything sixth generation or below), emulation, and online play because I was more curious what generation of games people think they could play in a kind of stuck on a dessert island scenario. Ignoring all of that I feel like going with the most recent generation of Playstation would be the way I'd go. It's moddable, online is still available, backwards compatible with a lot of PS2 games, and you don't really need to worry about a lot of the typical wear if everything is digital.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Good point. I had a feeling someone might choose the SNES or NES for the big library alone but the SNES era definitely did have some unique games
I'll have to check out some of the ones on your list I don't recognise
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Fair enough. I'd probably just go for the Xbox One in that case and deal with a few games still being moddable and supporting the keyboard and mouse as peripherals rather than give up on gaming
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
I game on PC myself but why would you quit gaming all together if you couldn't do it on PC?
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Any reason why? What games do you like on them?
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 75%
They all run mainstream operating systems, and are basically locked down PCs in a fancy box.
I feel like Xbox is the only console running a mostly mainstream OS. The Playstation series is based off of FreeBSD and but I think that's at a base level and a majority of what's added is custom proprietary code. Considering gaming on FreeBSD really doesn't surpass Quake I'd say it's quiet different.
I've seen the Switch's OS described as
Proprietary OS, derivative of Nintendo 3DS system software (partially Unix-like via certain components which are based on FreeBSD and Android)
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
The Nintendo Switch is like cheating since it gets all the older games from different platforms…
The classic games section sure but I feel like it's legitimate if they are remasters like the new Super Mario RPG for example.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Similarly I think people were installing Linux and Steam on their PS4s.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 66%
I would say the Steam Deck is excluded. I specified against PC knowing people would either mention the Steam Deck or the Henry Cavill preferring PC meme.
I feel like otherwise Steam's old Steam machines could also fit under the definition of being a console.
I suppose the unique portable hardware does make a good argument but the way I look at it game developers, for the most part, aren't making games for the Steam Deck. They are making them for PC and I feel like that's a big reason why I don't consider them consoles. I also feel like that's why devices like the ROG Ally and Steam Deck are considered handheld gaming PCs and not handheld gaming consoles.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
Most consoles from the sixth generation onward can run Linux. The Wii, Xbox 360, original Xbox, Nintendo DS, and PSP can all run some form of Linux.
I'd still say that's bypassing the restrictions of the console so it can be something else. It's like installing DOOM on a smart fridge and calling it a gaming console.
CorrodedCranium 7 months ago • 100%
I would say it doesn't because you are still running PC games. The reason I specified consoles specifically without homebrew and backwards compatibility is it kind of leaves you stuck in a certain generation that typically has a finite lifespan.
You could install Linux on a console and use it forever or rely on homebrew for extended life like the PS Vita otherwise.
Let's say the PC doesn't count and you aren't taking into account backwards compatibility, emulation, online play, homebrew games, and the cost/availability of games. I feel like I'd want to choose the PS3. Like the Xbox 360 it had a decent lifespan and a lot of games were produced for it. A lot of which are already some of my favorites. The only things that would make hesitant are I feel like a lot of modern games are larger and have open worlds which I feel like that could be nice in the long run and many of my favorite games for the PS3 have been re-released.
Can't own a dog because home ownership has become a retirement goal in today's economy? Get the experience by owning a dog (with several other people) and see it once a year. --- Worth noting some animal shelters allow volunteers to walk dogs if you are into a less late stage capitalism version of this.
Flights can come and go as they please so everyone gets to experience the thrill of running through an airport. There would be no departing/arriving flight screens. That spoils the surprise. Connecting flights only. [A fun extra challenge for air traffic controllers](https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelerobson/2020/05/29/the-most-stressful-job-in-the-world-what-its-really-like-to-be-an-air-traffic-controller/?sh=4e2399be1c04).
Kind of like a Google Home or Amazon Echo but instead of being triggered by something like "Hey Google" or "Alexa" it's triggered by sneezes. It's whole purpose would be to say things like "bless you" or [whatever the regional response is to a sneeze](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_to_sneezing) Of course it would have to be connected to the internet so that we can sell sneeze analytics to Amazon for targeted advertising.
I believe I was previously using [PojavLauncher](https://github.com/PojavLauncherTeam/PojavLauncher), it came bundled with my Retroid Pocket 3+, but I could have sworn it was wrapped up in some kind of controversy. I could easily be blending together memories of PojavLauncher and [PolyMC](https://www.ign.com/articles/hijacking-of-popular-minecraft-launcher-by-rogue-developer-raises-malware-fears) but I thought it had something to do with people using pirated versions of the game with PojavLauncher. Either way, is PojavLauncher still the way to go? I'm not a fan of the micro transactions Bedrock edition offers.
Perfect for those times when you really want to know what direction is North
In a world where creatures hunt you by sound hardwood must be a no-go. There's got to be a market for shag carpet so why not sell it at movie theater concession stands along with all the Marvel superhero cups? Possible prototype: ![](https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/pictrs/image/bf9f81eb-374f-47d1-ac0e-fb4dde286e93.jpeg)
It's a mattress and bedframe combination that makes every movement significantly louder. Bolts are loosened and the sound of the springs binding is incredibly apparent. After all who doesn't want to feel uncomfortable around the holidays when family members stay in your guest room? Find out who the chronic masturbators are and if you can expect a nephew in the new year.
It cracked me up when they sent this to me. I feel like I'm going to get Nintendo E-Shop giftcards based off of the amount of Switch games I've been playing despite now owning a Switch.
Basically debreaded corn dogs. I'm pretty sure a majority of hot dogs are precooked so nothing to fear there. Could use the slogan "The first non-vegetarian Popsicle"
The idea is to come up with goofy million dollar ideas that you thought of in the shower, while going to bed, or during a fever dream that would get you laughed off of Shark Tank. Like white t-shirts tie dyed with red wine for suburban moms so they can get as day drunk as they want or a pitching machine that shoots safety razors blades for the little patches of grass that grow in sidewalk cracks. !shitty_million_dollar_ideas@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Could fit right in with the Live Laugh Love wall stickers.
It could also play "He's a phantom" from the intro whenever it's holstered. Kind of similar to the way the Mysterious Stranger from the Fallout games' revolver works.
For those that haven't heard of the Far Lands they are explained on the [Minecraft-Archive Wiki](https://minecraft-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Far_Lands) as > Prior to Minecraft Beta 1.8, the Far Lands was an area generated at the calculated end of Minecraft maps. The far lands appear at (x: ±12550821; z: ±12550821). This bug is generated from the breakage and mathematical limitation of Minecraft's noise and terrain generation, which starts to calculate impossible numbers, even exceeding negative integers and sometimes "infinite" number. It's where a wide array of different bugs would occur depending on how far you progress. Different Youtubers have done videos walking to it occasionally raising money for charity. --- I was wondering what some good videos you've seen explaining or exploring the area?
I recall hearing about Alovoa a year ago and while it sounds nice with no ads or paid features, being open source, and private data being encrypted I have to imagine the userbase is incredibly small relative to other services. Google Play lists it at over a thousand downloads but it's also available [through F-Droid so that may not mean much](https://forum.f-droid.org/t/does-f-droid-provide-any-sort-of-stats/4346). I have to imagine the userbase is mostly men which might prevent some users from joining or sticking around. --- Either way (**TL:DR**) I'd be curious to see what your experiences are with open source dating apps or even apps designed around making friends.
For example Project Cartographer describes itself as the following > Project Cartographer is a modification for Halo 2 PC (Halo 2 for Windows Vista) that restores online play (Microsoft abandoned the LIVE servers) and adds additional features that are not present in the base game. Before the release of Master Chief Collection it was my go-to for playing online. Similarly H1-Mod exists for CoD: Modern Warfare Remastered. I'd be interested to hear which ones you've tried and how active the community is. They don't need to be currently active or a replacement for a game's existing multiplayer services. It could be something like Zandronum which allows you to play the classic Doom or [NVMP-X](https://gamerant.com/fallout-new-vegas-nvmp-multiplayer-mod-install/) which allows you to play Fallout New Vegas with friends. Most of these services don't contain DRM so you can use Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, or any other version of the game and because they are community run you don't have to worry about servers going down as time goes on and can potentially host your own games. --- I also like to make a special mention of X Link Kai which allows you to play system link games remotely. If you are curious I'd check out ConsoleMods.org for setup instructions and their website for [a list of supported games](https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/wiki/Supported_Games). There's plenty of other similar services out there depending on what console you are using such as Insignia for the original Xbox. I'd love to see these communities grow.
I spent a few hours browsing it last week and some of the memes there made me chuckle.
For me it was [Lisa Goes Gaga](https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Lisa_Goes_Gaga). It was focused entirely on Lady Gaga who played herself and was awkwardly inserted, I don't mind the occasional brief celebrity appearance or when they lend their voice to other characters (ex. Meryl Streep playing Jessica Lovejoy in [Bart's Girlfriend](https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Bart%27s_Girlfriend)) but they started to feel so forced. I tried watching the occasional episode afterwards but people like JJ Abrams would show up in [Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars?](https://simpsons.fandom.com/wiki/Do_PizzaBots_Dream_of_Electric_Guitars%3F) and I'd lose interest. I have started watching the show again but I am curious who else has lost interest due to an episode or trend especially those who have been watching the show since its beginning.
I recently beat the base game and was wondering what the general consensus was on the DLCs.
I was scrolling through animated shows on IMDb and decided to give it The Life and Times of Tim and a watch and really enjoyed it. It reminds me a lot of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm where the protagonist gets in an awkward or uncomfortable situation and proceeds to stumble and just dig themself deeper into the pit they've fallen into. The humor is darker in tone kind of like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. You should be able to gauge whether or not you'll like the show based off of the first episode.
I was thinking about if it made sense for games to keep their DRM if a cracked version has been released due to the issues DRM can occasionally cause for the consumer. GOG installers are already DRM free but I feel like you don't see those shared online anymore than you do pirated games. The only reason I could see keeping the DRM making sense is if the version of Denovo or other DRM was updated alongside the game. If it is how long do they typically receive updates for? I know some games like Doom Eternal had Denovo removed but I don't know if that's due to cracks existing or the time the game has been out. Edit: I suppose account based DRM like Steam's might make sense so people aren't sharing one account. Even then you run the same risks as sharing any other account and in Steam's case you can still play offline.
I've seen some videos and guides but a lot of them are dated back multiple years. I'm primarily looking for something to use for watching 3D movies.