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Anyone big into Baldur's Gate 3? Mar 1, 2024

    1. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Anyone big into Baldur's Gate 3?
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        I'm in the beginning stages of my first playthrough, mood's been in the crudhole so haven't been touching games at all lately, but it's something I'm excited to continue eventually.
        Mar 1, 2024
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      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        Finished twice with totally different characters/choices.

        Good: Even after my second journey, I was strongly tempted to initiate my third adventure. That entertaining..
        Bad: This literally destroys my health, time, sleep, and any resource I should spend on productive tasks.. lol
        Mar 1, 2024
      4. Kernel Kurtz
        Kernel Kurtz
        I'm more into FPS and strategy games, but it seems well regarded, including in the game thread here on SBAF. Might check it out if it goes on sale.
        Mar 1, 2024
    2. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Updating my wardrobe. Shit is expensive, and I’m trying to be thrifty. Not McLemore Thrift Shop thrifty, but just price conscious. :-)
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I've never had much interest in clothes and clothes buying, but, on the other hand, have always been a shopoholic. I like just wandering around shops!

        A friend was complaining about how much he's just paid for some stuff, and surprised how little I paid for mine ...
        Feb 29, 2024
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        ...

        I told him, this is the difference. When you need a shirt, you go out and buy a shirt. I never pass the shop without checking out the bargain rail
        Feb 29, 2024
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      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        For the office, I’m reducing my reliance on jeans and chinos and moving towards those 5-pocket pants - like Lululemon’s ABC. <awaits abuse>
        Feb 29, 2024
    3. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      HAPPY NEW YEAR. I have a slight hangover…
      1. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Slight? Be happy. You're way ahead!
        Jan 1, 2024
    4. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      #1stWorldProblems Callaway sent the wrong product and replacement won’t arrive until after Jan 2.
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    5. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      MERRY CHRISTMAS
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    6. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      If you golf, are getting older, and you struggle with your yardage, you owe it to yourself to consider graphite shafts in A-Flex.
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      3. JK47
        JK47
        I suck at golf too, and follow John Daly's "grip it and rip it" school of thought. My ball hits the fairway, just not always the hole I'm currently on.
        Dec 22, 2023
      4. JK47
        JK47
        Forgot to mention, it felt great when I teed up the all carbon fiber Taylor made driver at Roger Dunn, then the club head broke right off after a hard drive, lol
        Dec 23, 2023
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      5. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        Golf and I have a weird relationship. Got into it for a summer at the behest of a buddy; lent me a set of old Ping Blades. took about 6 rounds getting used to things. Then shot a 68. Buddy told me to hang up the clubs or be ready be to disappointed for the rest of my life. haven't played since.
        Dec 23, 2023
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    7. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Lofts stronger on new golf clubs, but even accounting for 2-3 yards gained per degree of loft, the clubhead and shaft are getting me gainz!
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      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        That's not too bad. I play with 6 degrees difference between my wedges myself: 48, 54, and 60. For me they give me exactly 15 yard gaps and I can always adjust for in-betweens
        Dec 21, 2023
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      4. Kernel Kurtz
        Kernel Kurtz
        It's not about how far you can hit the club, it is about how consistently you can hit the same distance with the same club every time. If you don't have that part down working on moar distance is probably detracting from your game.
        Dec 22, 2023
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      5. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Kernel Kurtz Absolutely. I'm working on my consistency after being away for 16 years. After 16 years my clubs did not fit me any more. I needed a change just to get back to where I was.
        Dec 22, 2023
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    8. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I think I will end up with two sets of irons for golf. No reason. Just can’t bring myself to return a set.
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      2. Kernel Kurtz
        Kernel Kurtz
        @dasman66 I do have a two-way chipper, so well on my way to seriousness :-)
        Dec 17, 2023
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      3. JK47
        JK47
        I only use the odd #'s
        Dec 17, 2023
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      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @ChaChaRealSmooth @Kernel Kurtz I'll have a set of "players distance" irons and a set that is borderline "game improvement." Tested a set of forged cavity backs and hit them ok, but the ones I end up with will give more distance.
        Dec 19, 2023
    9. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Started golfing again. Using a mobile launch monitor adds instant feedback for each swing. I still suck, but on the way to less suckiness.
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      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        FWIW, I use a Rapsodo MLM2Pro for a launch monitor. Launch monitors can be ridiculously priced, but the MLM2Pro was “reasonable.”
        Nov 16, 2023
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    10. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Picked up 10-15 yards on my golf shots today, but inconsistent grip issues had me hitting things 10-20 yards left when missing badly. :-|
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      2. Kernel Kurtz
        Kernel Kurtz
        I enjoy golfing for the fresh air, nice surroundings, and camaraderie. If you take the game itself too seriously it will have nervosa to rival any in audio.
        Nov 4, 2023
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Kernel Kurtz I only go golfing with my sons. We enjoy our time together every weekend. We pitch and putt, par 3, or play a full-sized course. Golf actually gives me a good workout. :-)
        Nov 4, 2023
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      4. Kernel Kurtz
        Kernel Kurtz
        @luckybaer my dad took me golfing as a kid and I golfed with him until he was 92. We both always complained about our games but it was never really about that. Sounds like you have the right idea. Cheers!
        Nov 4, 2023
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    11. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Stress level at work is higher than usual thanks to budget season. It will pass. The stress, that is!
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      2. joch
        joch
        Hope the budget passes too
        Oct 31, 2023
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @joch Budgets start with the best intentions, and then degenerate into “getting the numbers where they need to be.” Such is the way…
        Nov 5, 2023
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    12. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      If iPhone 15 goes USB-C, will I be able to use USB-C dongle thingies without an intermediary device or workaround?
      1. Vansen
        Vansen
        You can on an iPad. Should be fine on the iPhone if it happens in the states. Hopefully they give enough juice for them on the phones.
        Aug 23, 2023
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      2. DigMe
        DigMe
        The only thing I’ve had issues with on iPad Pro is that *some* charging cables have issues. I’ve settled on these particular cheap ones at Walmart that are built decently and I’ve never had issues with but I have had issues with various name brands. Aside from the odd charging issue every other device I have plugged in has worked. Various DAC dongles, media connections, etc..
        Aug 23, 2023
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    13. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Anyone here actually have any experience with Carvana?
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      2. Mystic
        Mystic
        Sold my previous car to Carvana last year. Got as much for it as I paid for back in 2018. Was a super easy process.
        Aug 2, 2023
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @DigMe There seems to be a good selection. I'll investigate further, and if I have questions, I'll ping you.
        Aug 3, 2023
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      4. DigMe
        DigMe
        The selection is one of the best aspects for me. Free delivery within 100 miles I believe.
        Aug 3, 2023
    14. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Fitbit died. Gave me an excuse to go Apple Watch. Also, not listening to my full-sized music gear. Not related to Apple Watch.
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      3. YMO
        YMO
        I don't feel bad for Fitbit after buying Pebble Watch assets and killed them off.
        Jul 22, 2023
      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @YMO Didn't Pebble go BK?
        Jul 23, 2023
      5. YMO
        YMO
        No they shut down with FitBit buying their I.P. Pebble users, like me were hoping for a continuation of an e-ink watch. However, we were so wrong.
        Jul 23, 2023
    15. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Lately, I've only listened to music at work. At home, in my down time, I've been playing Age of Wonders 4 and watching baseball.
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    16. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Smoking 8 lb pork bone-in-shoulder. Won't be done until morning.
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    17. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Listening to Peter Frampton - the A&M 25th Anniversary Collection CD of greatest hits.
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    18. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I am digging HBO Max's "Titans."
    19. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Why would I order a Darlington MP-7 with mono switch (or any phono pre with mono ability)? I don't think I have a lot of LPs in mono...
      1. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        I'll send you a PM with a long-winded explanation that won't fit in this space.
        Apr 26, 2023
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      2. Merrick
        Merrick
        If you don't play mono records, you don't need it. If you do play mono records, a mono switch cancels sound that a stereo cart can make when playing on a mono record.
        Apr 26, 2023
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        How many people have mp7 here ? I was really delighted with the low noise floor of my original unit. I sent it in for latest update and I feel the noise floor is higher now. Might have to ask Keith and send it back in.
        Apr 27, 2023
    20. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Looking for suggestions for small footprint phonostage. Must do MM/MC. RCA in/out good enough.
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @shotgunshane Very curious about Pyxi. At that price, I can buy and experiment. Will contact them.
        Apr 23, 2023
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      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @schiit "Hold." As in "Hold my beer..." (Schiit goes and does something wild and better)?
        Apr 26, 2023
      5. shotgunshane
        shotgunshane
        Did you try the Pyxi? Early impressions seem favorable.
        Jun 7, 2023
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    DAC: Schiit Gungnir MB Gen 5, HeadRoom Micro DAC, Schiit Modi MB
    DDC: Singxer SU-6, Douk Audio U2 Pro, Schiit Eitr
    Head Amp: AURALiC Taurus MkII, Quicksilver HA, Vali 2 [assorted tubes], Magni 3, HeadRoom Micro
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    Integrated Amp: Onkyo TX-8555 [mothballed]
    Amplifier: Rotel RB-1582 MkII, Parasound NewClassic 2125v2
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