There is a MAS solution for windows that activates it on GitHub. I had to use it when the key I purchased a decade ago didn't work when I upgraded my hardware. I didn't want to pay a second time for an OS that was going to push Cortana, OneDrive, and ads at me.

Same. I got brigaded in my first 24 hours because I corrected someone on a RUS/UKR disinfo comment they made. Nearly made me leave. I've blocked both instances in my client but I still occasionally see them pop up for some reason regardless of the alt account I'm on.

Imagine getting written up by your supervisor because you dared to ~~look away from your monitor~~ take your VR headset off to give your eyes a break

That is an awesome story. Thanks for sharing.

I'm sure you're probably aware, but the Heroic Game Launcher has compatibility built in to install and launch both Gog and Epic games. Makes it almost as easy as steam to set up and get going. I can't speak to any multiplayer/FPS games with anti-cheat shit though, probably SOL there

Install sunshine/moonlight on a PC and deck pair, and you should be able to play Epic Games from the heroic launcher. I didn't get much into it at the time, but you can shortcut games in the moonlight client so everything starts when it's selected. Without setup, you can already stream desktop mode, open Heroic and start there.

I don't use the deck, but I do stream to a micro Linux box connected to my TV and an Xbox controller.

I just picked up Cyberpunk, Jedi Survivor, and a few others on Steam's Cyber Monday sale. Cyberpunk 2077 like playing a movie. It is incredible. I'm trying to finish up BG3 before I start into it, but it's difficult not to

That's a good point, and you're probably right. With how expensive it is to survive, not to mention American healthcare, I don't think I mind the tradeoff. I'd rather die immediately than have lifelong injuries I can't pay for nor work off.

Well shit, I thought they were talking about cockrings too.