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Any thoughts on the Bloodborne Board Game? (beehaw.org)
submitted 5 months ago by EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org to c/bloodborne@lemmy.zip
2 comments fedilink

I have recently started painting miniatures as a hobby, and I happened upon the Bloodborne Board Game by CMON during my research. I've been buying board games for years, and at a 7.8 on BoardGameGeek it's better reviewed than a lot of the ones I already own. Does anyone have any experience with it? I love the actual video game, and a board game (with minis!) sounds like a wonderful extension.

Thank you in advance for any replies.

Statement: Nextcloud stands for an open and free society - Nextcloud by EmpiricalFlock in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 23 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I think I'm OOTL. An ant-fascist statement from them is wonderful, but what is their association to the Potsdam incident referenced in the statement?

Edit: is it just that they are a German company?

Vintage presidential campaign rule by EmpiricalFlock in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 11 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Defeat

Do you prefer CD-R or CD-RW for music? by EmpiricalFlock in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 9 points 6 months ago

I have gotten whole cases of CD-R's at yard sales and thrift stores. I do not own a single CD-RW. Even when I purchase them, the CD-R's are so cheap that if I mess up I can just toss the error and still come out ahead. If I needed to overwrite it frequently I would probably just use a different media if available (like a USB drive).

I'm re-reading The Hobbit at the moment. Gandalf might not be a conjurer of cheap tricks, because he's only packing the expensive, high-caliber stuff. by EmpiricalFlock in c/rpgmemes@ttrpg.network
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 10 points 7 months ago

Fireworks. Gandalf is famous for them.

AudioBook sites? by EmpiricalFlock in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 15 points 8 months ago

Until someone comes in with a valid option, MyAnonaMouse has open sign ups with a relatively short interview. That was my first private tracker and I passed the interview despite barely knowing how to torrent. I've heard invites are easy to come by if you know someone, too. Ratio is incredibly easy to maintain, too.

It is not a public tracker, and as such does not answer your prompt. Just wanted to provide a stopgap until a valid option is suggested.

What VPN do you use and why? by EmpiricalFlock in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 10 points 8 months ago

Port forwarding, relatively cheap, runs a good Black Friday sale, and I think its log policy is decent from what I remember.

What VPN do you use and why? by EmpiricalFlock in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Android audiobook player for Plex? by EmpiricalFlock in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

At the moment I'm using Audiobookshelf (completely separate from my Plex Media Server, but running on the same computer) in a Docker container, but since I don't yet have a reverse proxy set up it is LAN or downloads only. So, I would be very interested in an answer to this as well.

Edit: I just noticed your post in c/Plex; you may want to include a link to the other post in the body so that people answering can check the other to see if their answer has already been offered.

To be fair: the dragon possessing him is hiding it pretty well by EmpiricalFlock in c/rpgmemes@ttrpg.network
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 12 points 9 months ago

Seems like the source is pornographic. I have a feeling the knee in the picture does not belong to the labelled person

Guide for setup a Plex server by EmpiricalFlock in c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 11 points 9 months ago

I didn't follow any single guide, but the following got me through my installation:

I used Dockstarter, since I am relatively unfamiliar with Docker. If you haven't heard of it, it is essentially a GUI script that helps you with directories, ownership, and settings involved with a large selection of Docker containers. It tends to focus on the linuxserver io releases.

The Trash Guides are useful for setting up the directory trees.

There's also a list of suggested Plex server settings on that site.

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Help Choosing OS for Plex Media Server (beehaw.org)
submitted 11 months ago by EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org to c/plex@lemmy.ml
21 comments fedilink

The Main Question

I am looking into updating/upgrading my home media server using some old hardware from my main PC, and I would like some advice on Operating Systems. I have used Windows 10 for the life of this server, and I do not know if that would be the best choice for the future.

My main use case is a Plex Media Server with Remote Access and Hardware Acceleration, but I would also like to self-host a few items, including NextCloud and possibly Bitwarden. I have looked into TrueNAS CORE a bit, but I am uncertain how it would handle these Plex features. Regarding Remote Access, Plex says that it requires

64-bit Ubuntu (16.04 or later) or 64-bit Fedora (26 or later) distributions

and that

Compatible FreeBSD servers require Plex Media Server 1.13.9 or newer

Plex also says that other distributions may work with hardware acceleration, but they are not officially supported. They give a list of supported NAS devices, but they do not mention installing TrueNAS on your own hardware.

My experience with Linux kernel OS's is relatively limited. I had to use Ubuntu for university, and I have used ZorinOS and Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS at various points. I am familiar with the terminal, but I am by no means an expert.

A Few Lists

Why am I considering moving from Windows 10?

  • Tired of unstoppable automatic updates causing unexpected downtime
  • Interested in potentially less resource-hungry OS's
  • Would like to use an OS more suited for a home media server, if possible

What is my current hardware?

  • HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-3470
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 6 TB Seagate External (STKP6000400)

What is my planned hardware?

  • Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX
  • CPU: Intel Pentium G4560
  • RAM: 8 GB DDR4-2133 (only have 2 RAM slots)
  • Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 1 TB Internal, maybe the old 500 GB Internal, 6 TB Seagate External
  • Still need a case and a power supply
    • I will either purchase new ones for my main PC and use those for this, or I will purchase new ones for this purpose.
    • As a note, my current main PC case can fit 3 internal hard drives.

A couple of random points

  • The Pentium G4560 has a slightly lower benchmark than the i5-3470. However, it is 5 years newer. Both CPU's support Intel Quick Sync Video. Would the newer G4560 still perform better for Plex despite having slightly lower benchmarks, or would it ultimately be a wash?
  • I feel like using the 6 TB Seagate as an Internal drive would allow it access to a more reliable power supply and a faster data connection. Do any of you have experience shucking this model? Would it even be worth it, with the access to a USB 3.1 port that I would have with the planned hardware? A quick search tells me that it may be SMR, but I am already using it as my primary media drive so I am not certain if this would affect shucking any.
  • I would very much like a more automated method of backing up specific folders on the 6 TB drive to either the internal drives or my two 2 TB Seagate external drives that I use for backups. On your suggested OS, do you have a preferred software/script for this?
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Help Choosing OS for Plex Media Server (beehaw.org)
submitted 11 months ago by EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
24 comments fedilink

The Main Question

I am looking into updating/upgrading my home media server using some old hardware from my main PC, and I would like some advice on Operating Systems. I have used Windows 10 for the life of this server, and I do not know if that would be the best choice for the future.

My main use case is a Plex Media Server with Remote Access and Hardware Acceleration, but I would also like to self-host a few items, including NextCloud and possibly Bitwarden. I have looked into TrueNAS CORE a bit, but I am uncertain how it would handle these Plex features. Regarding Remote Access, Plex says that it requires

64-bit Ubuntu (16.04 or later) or 64-bit Fedora (26 or later) distributions

and that

Compatible FreeBSD servers require Plex Media Server 1.13.9 or newer

Plex also says that other distributions may work with hardware acceleration, but they are not officially supported. They give a list of supported NAS devices, but they do not mention installing TrueNAS on your own hardware.

My experience with Linux kernel OS's is relatively limited. I had to use Ubuntu for university, and I have used ZorinOS and Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS at various points. I am familiar with the terminal, but I am by no means an expert.

A Few Lists

Why am I considering moving from Windows 10?

  • Tired of unstoppable automatic updates causing unexpected downtime
  • Interested in potentially less resource-hungry OS's
  • Would like to use an OS more suited for a home media server, if possible

What is my current hardware?

  • HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-3470
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 6 TB Seagate External (STKP6000400)

What is my planned hardware?

  • Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX
  • CPU: Intel Pentium G4560
  • RAM: 8 GB DDR4-2133 (only have 2 RAM slots)
  • Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 1 TB Internal, maybe the old 500 GB Internal, 6 TB Seagate External
  • Still need a case and a power supply
    • I will either purchase new ones for my main PC and use those for this, or I will purchase new ones for this purpose.
    • As a note, my current main PC case can fit 3 internal hard drives.

A couple of random points

  • The Pentium G4560 has a slightly lower benchmark than the i5-3470. However, it is 5 years newer. Both CPU's support Intel Quick Sync Video. Would the newer G4560 still perform better for Plex despite having slightly lower benchmarks, or would it ultimately be a wash?
  • I feel like using the 6 TB Seagate as an Internal drive would allow it access to a more reliable power supply and a faster data connection. Do any of you have experience shucking this model? Would it even be worth it, with the access to a USB 3.1 port that I would have with the planned hardware? A quick search tells me that it may be SMR, but I am already using it as my primary media drive so I am not certain if this would affect shucking any.
  • I would very much like a more automated method of backing up specific folders on the 6 TB drive to either the internal drives or my two 2 TB Seagate external drives that I use for backups. On your suggested OS, do you have a preferred software/script for this?
New options for shortening names by EmpiricalFlock in c/memes@lemmy.ml
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 12 points 11 months ago

I actually worked with a Leonard who preferred "Nard"

what was so special about Sync For Reddit by EmpiricalFlock in c/syncforlemmy@lemmy.ml
[-] EmpiricalFlock@beehaw.org 14 points 11 months ago

This is pretty much my same story. After trying 4 different apps, I landed on Sync. It had the right balance of customization, design, and usability that none of the others had for me.

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