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  • Romkslrqusz@lemm.eeto196@lemmy.blahaj.zone•fnv rule
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    3 months ago

    The gunplay was clunky when it came out. FO3/NV very much had an “Oblivion with guns” feel to them.

    I’ve always primarily used VATS. Unarmed or melee focused builds can also be viable, but the early game is rough.

    As for mods, I would recommend a modlist. “Viva New Vegas” is one I’ve played with, currently doing a “Begin Again” playthrough - the latter adds a lot of the nicer features from Fallout 4 and includes Tale of Two Wastelands which combines FO3/NV into a single game, you can travel between each wasteland and bring all your stuff with you.

    Ultimately, these games aren’t really an FPS so the shooting will always feel a bit off. The story / dialogue / environmental storytelling are really where it’s at!

  • Romkslrqusz@lemm.eetoTechnology@beehaw.org•U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly
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    3 months ago

    What’s uniquely “proprietary” about Apple’s hardware that distinguishes it from a Dell or Lenovo PC?

    Well, for starters, they design their own A_X_ and M_X_ silicon. When they were using Intel x86_64 silicon, the T_X_ security coprocessors were also custom / proprietary.

    Consoles are all using custom AMD APUs that are still x86_64 based, so they have more in common with a Dell/Lenovo PC than anything Apple makes. Apple’s entire hardware lineup is about as proprietary as it gets.

  • Romkslrqusz@lemm.eetoGames@sh.itjust.works•Valve gives kudos to “amazing” Steam Deck competitorsEnglish
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    4 months ago

    As someone who repairs consumer electronics for a living I’m inclined to disagree.

    People are routinely installing batteries of dubious quality because the original device manufacturer will not sell them one, but the part is available within their authorized repair network.

    I have clients come to me after a manufacturer quotes more than a device’s original purchase cost for a replacement screen. I’ve also had circumstances where that part is unavailable because the device is too new and the aftermarket through third-party vendors hasn’t had a chance to mature.

    Schematics are only made available through leaks.

    The current state of the OEM PC landscape is the main driving force behind Right To Repair legislation. Valve entered the market already compliant.

    I’ll add that one of my clients got a $150 quote from Valve for an out-of-warranty repair/replacement of the mainboard, which is pretty incredible considering that’s the most expensive part in the device.

    From a hardware/repair standpoint, the OEM PC and Steam Deck ecosystems are far apart from one another.

  • Romkslrqusz@lemm.eetoGames@sh.itjust.works•Valve gives kudos to “amazing” Steam Deck competitorsEnglish
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    4 months ago

    While technically true at a literal level, “proprietary PC” gives the impression of closed systems like OEM laptops. “Just” has a bit of a diminutive tone to it.

    While Steam itself is proprietary / closed source, the Deck’s Linux OS foundation is open source. Despite being developed by Valve, Proton is also open source and is a massive boon for the viability of Linux gaming.

    OEM parts are directly available from an official supplier along with detailed repair documentation - things stop short of schematics, which I look forward to seeing change. Third party parts (screens, face button tactile upgrades, etc) are available and able to function uninhibited. The device is clearly designed with user customization and reparability in mind.

    With that said, the deck feels so much less proprietary than the PC ecosystem.

    Not saying that you are wrong or that people are right to be downvoting you, I just think your phrasing comes off a bit harsh which led to negative impulse reactions. I know that my initial response was negative until I sat and thought about what you actually meant for a minute.