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I've been playing xonotic and DAMN is it fun by RichByy in c/foss@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 8 points 5 months ago

Has great instagib servers with fast hooks! Absolutely love it. :D

Didn't think I'd see a post about it without searching for one...

I'm a simple being, and a chuckle this article did bring me. by RichByy in c/humor@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 3 points 8 months ago

"It's quite the journey"

Buying Max Payne (Germany)? [SOLVED] by RichByy in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 5 points 11 months ago

This worked (for anyone curious)! Thanks! :P

Buying Max Payne (Germany)? [SOLVED] by RichByy in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 4 points 11 months ago

Thank you for your suggestion! :D But please be careful with buying games on Steam through VPNs, because that can actually get your Steam account permabanned. I don't know if you can avoid that with creating a new account though, just be careful with main accounts.

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Buying Max Payne (Germany)? [SOLVED] (beehaw.org)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by RichByy@beehaw.org to c/gaming@beehaw.org

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Hey,

so I know that question has been asked a few times online already, however none of the answers really helped in my case or were missing specific questions where an answer would really help me. For anyone of you living in Germany (or apparently (west-)Australia too) and trying to buy Max Payne (1) today, you might know how hard it is to literally just buy the game. I already played the game a LONG time ago, however I'd like to play it again, which is why I went to Steam and... it is region-blocked. Can't even buy it. On Rockstar's website it just gives me a 404. Mobile version on Google Play Store can't be bought anymore as well, since it just says: "It's for an older version of android". Nothing on GOG too.

So obvious solution would be a key for Steam, right? Well... that's my question. Which one? Most of the time it just says: "Warning: This key can not be activated in Germany". On Kinguin for example, but there's also a Max Payne 1 & 2 combo where it says it can be activated. My concern is that it will only work for Max Payne 2, which I already own. Global keys don't work (according to the sites like Kinguin or G2A), has anyone from Germany tried a certain key that worked and can help me? Or does anyone know with 100% certainty?

Is it possible to find another alternative to buying a key? Tbh I'm not a big fan of those websites and how they operate. Abandonware websites took the game down too, since it can be bought in most areas (despite it being technically abandoned, but their reasoning is of course correct).

I know a remake is in the works, however it's especially the old, classic version I'm interested in. Apart from that the remake will probably be Epic-exclusive first and cost 50-60 bucks...

Thank you in advance, even if you can't help me out! Have a nice day.

//EDIT: Blake was nice enough to help me out with this! His solution actually works! Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. :D Insane how quick this was.

Does Beehaw benefit from federation? by RichByy in c/chat@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago

More likely ≠ all

They talked about a tendency, not every user from different instances than Beehaw.

+++EIL: AFD rutscht unter 20 by RichByy in c/dach@feddit.de

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Pferderennen-Berichterstattung.

Pferderennen-Bestattung.

Pferde-Bestattung.

Pferde-ung.

Pferde.

erde.

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys are recalled after they cut or stabbed children by RichByy in c/news@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That was the first thing I saw as well, lol. Actually reads more like a warning than an innocent: "Try me out :)"

What browser extensions do you use? by RichByy in c/technology@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Just uBlock.

Is Windows 11 worth installing over 10? by RichByy in c/technology@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have Windows 11 on my notebook and Windows 10 on my gaming PC.

Please, for the love of god (or your precious sanity), use Windows 10. :D

What mobile games are keeping your attention these days? (Preferably iOS compatible) by RichByy in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

There's a puzzle mode that I would check out. Using that to practise helps you to improve your perception.

Chess is a lot about learning. I would recommend looking at some strong or unusual openings. You can also try to play against the AI at level 2-3. It can be relatively unforgiving, but also isn't too hard and can get you a few moments of success and happiness. :)

Chess YouTubers like Eric Rosen and Chess vibes are nice. GothamChess is also popular.

Lastly, if you play online, create an account and use it. If you play anonymous you'll likely meet a cheater and also your ELO won't be adjusted. Playing in an ELO that suits you helps you to find opponents who aren't gonna make for a one-sided game.

What mobile games are keeping your attention these days? (Preferably iOS compatible) by RichByy in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Chess/Lichess. Just a suggestion: There's some apps and sites that have premium features, but: Lichess has all the features for free, no ads, is open-source and great UI. :)

What are you playing this week? by RichByy in c/gaming@beehaw.org

[-] RichByy@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Amnesia: The Bunker.

Excellent game. Minimally annoying sometimes, but it's worth it. I play it differently than other games to improve the experience: I have a printed map of the bunker (with markings, coloring to mark where I was and where it's safe and a legend), a small music stand lamp (to see the map, the room is otherwise dark) and a piece of paper to write down to-do's and general things to remember. That makes it even more fun, while further making this game a bit more playable for cowardly-me. :D

If anyone plays this game, you need to try that out! It really feels different than "just playing" a game or this game in particular. Try to mix things up so you can have as much fun too!