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Nikokaro

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Lost philosopher... searching for a way out... From Nautilus (under) Lake Como, Italy 🇮🇹
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  • KleinesSinchen
    Question from the void and without any context:
    Have you heard of the term "RTFM"?
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    I have to leave the house for now, but this one
    "Well, but this is very fair.[…]"
    Deserves an answer this afternoon (in PM).

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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    What a day. Came back way later than expected. And still no answer to the question if you are trying to pick on me?!
    Hunger… it will take some time until I can make my fried chip potatoes (wood fire oven).

    Please wait a bit longer until I can type a PM.
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Pick on you? And why should I? And what sentence makes you think that? Besides, I've already told you it is not so! My intentions are always constructive. Why this apparently hostile attitude?
    KleinesSinchen
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    I think permanent animations are distracting and annoying... and even a thousand ":(" aren't gonna change this.
    Nikokaro
    20 years ago I finished Lunar on my PSX:mediocre 8bit graphics (like MEGA-CD ver but more colorful) catchy bgms and engaging story.A few years ago I almost finished gba ver on my AGS001.Today I will start on my psp3004 the more recent ver,surely the most graphically beautiful,this time with a little help (max money cheat) that I hope will not ruin gameplay.

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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    PlayStation 1 and 8-bit graphics? That sounds like an anachronism.
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    The PSX version is identical to the Megadrive-CD version, but with more colors, and brighter: the graphics were actually 16bit, but apparently so crude, poor, and approximate as to look like a Master System game.
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    PS1 has very few 2D games due to Sony's policy of pushing 3D.
    Nevertheless 2D games can look very good on the system.
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    There are some severe hardware limitations, especially due the inability to access the huge amount of ROM data in a fast way. The PS1 CD-ROM drive is really...
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    KleinesSinchen
    Love that the flea markets are back. As pleasant and positive it is… Where light is, there is also shadow:
    People have become decadent!
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    Sadly I'm missing a screwdriver to open it.
    Nikokaro
    Has anyone here ever read the classic manga Hadashi no Gen (Barefoot Gen, Gen of Hiroshima)? What did you think of it? Is it really as deep, heartbreaking and unforgettable as they say? Do you know where I can read all ten volumes online (or in pdf format)?

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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Which reaction to choose?
    :( because of no help for you?
    😲 because of the oxymoron logic←→sentiment?
    or should it be my favorite, which is not part of the official reactions:
    🤦‍♀️ because you expect(?) a productive answer on a niche, obscure and off-topic (for GBAtemp) question in a profile message (which most members don't even read) while contemplating nobody wants to help you.
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    I know nothing about mangas… was it wrong to reply because of the picture? It is kind of provocative to put it there and say: "Warning! Cruel image! Those sensitive dont look!“

    The bed is calling for me. Friend Mirta will knock me out soon.
    Until tomorrow.
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Good night. 😴 😉
    KleinesSinchen
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "You always have the answer ready, and you always want to have the last word."
    You don't want any objections?
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    I will not reach a high age. The drugs lower expectation of life(time) -- but they aren't the deciding factor in my case.
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    "I will not reach a high age"
    Where does this statement come out of nowhere? In any case, this also applies to me, but for other reasons....It is not necessary to become elderly and allow oneself to languish, but rather to live the present to the fullest, without regret and expectation. But you already know this...😉
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Out of nowhere?? I just said that alcohol and prescription drugs aren't the limiting factor for my expected lifetime.
    I enjoy a bit of booze every now and then... and this won't change. :creep:
    Nikokaro
    Can anyone explain to me the meaning of this emoticon (emoji or whatever it's called)?
    :hrth: I thought it meant something like"hearth"(fireplace). But I read somewhere that that acronym means"everything and nothing": so when to use it? And why does the emoji below seem to celebrate something? Regarding so many necessary emoji that are missing, this one is really useless. 😒
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    "They aren’t the Catboy :/ needs a catboy"
    He/she/It is not part of my style and taste. She is:

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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    "It's simple: hrth is mirth."
    If the "h" were an "m", you would have found the solution to this intriguing riddle. 😉
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    I honestly regret looking into that thread to figure it out...wtf
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    KleinesSinchen
    Would you be so kind to show a picture of your old PC? And maybe post what is inside (hardware specs)?
    Yes, I'm overly curious.
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    You seem to really enjoy these kinds of things. These particular interests make you unique. I, on the other hand, have not the slightest interest in them. We say "the world is beautiful because it is varied." 😉
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "it only works in Safe (temporary) Mode, otherwise it crashes during loading"
    This is itching in my fingers. How I would love to have a look at this. Maybe upgrading HDD and RAM, reinstalling XP on empty HDD. Searching for the old drivers.
    As a teenager I spent many nights with tinkering. Rarely nowadays. The main machine should "just work" (and it does).
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Nikokaro
    Unfortunately Doomworld got hacked. Would any of the informatics brainiacs here kindly tell me if there is any risk to my sensitive personal data? 😖
    Thank you.
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    Sono
    Sono
    Considering it's a forum, it has as much information as you have given them.

    Salted passwords are difficult to crack as long as the salt used is unpredictable, and we don't know how it was applied. If it's predictable via a weak password, then it's no use.
    Sono
    Sono
    Don't know much about OpenID, but depending on what was compromised, they could have some info about your OpenID-linked account, which you can see what data they have by going into the service's settings, and seeing "linked apps" or "authorized apps", and reading what data you have given to the authorization.
    Sono
    Sono
    You don't have to worry about your password, unless you're being targeted by the hackers (extremely unlikely).
    As for OpenID, I would de-authorize and re-authorize, although not sure how the forum software would handle if you did that. If it's a shitty forum software, then your account could get lost due to the de-authorization.
    Nikokaro
    Some of you accept death necessity only in words,but in fact you run away from it,and dont question the life meaning and the best way to face it. But suddenly reaper knocks at the door,and you pretend not to hear and turn back, where, however, IT is in front of you.Then you bring your hands to your face so as not to see,but realize that yours are now the gaunt,bony hands of a skeleton... 😑
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Pictures in spoilers:
    Pictures can make profiles very hard to read. It often jumps when scrolling. Huge pictures are a pain for those with slow connection and/or limited data. Loading a profile regularly with a lot of pictures, quickly adds up. (That's why I even add the size of the pictures to blog entry titles and crop and compress all pictures down as good as possible).
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Dear @KleinesSinchen ,you're right. Now that you have clarified I understand why death=salvation: in that case it is very understandable, and I agree. In fact I am in favor of euthanasia, as a personal choice and action, possibly not involving others.
    I would like to discuss this topic further with other users...
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    "I would like to discuss this topic further with other users..."
    Discussing ethical questions with random people? I'll give you blunt and partially joking answer (at least meant in a friendly, joking manner): You're a candidate for a "Balls-of-Steel"-Award.
    Nikokaro
    Deleting a save file from the PSP menu, the attempt failed, and connecting the PSP to the PC a sector appears corrupted. That 12.5G folder with gibberish symbols is actually ~300kb. Trying to delete it would corrupt my entire microSD! Same thing happened a year ago with my DSi using DSOrganize. I can only leave it that way, if I don't want to copy hundreds of PSX eboots again.


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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Hahaha ...... 32gb of data wouldn't even fit in my old WindowsXP Pentium, the available space is much, much less ..... Hahaha.
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    I'll have to try how much data storage I can connect to a Pentium 1 based computer. Probably about 2TB with a PCI SATA controller. Same with a PCI USB 2.0 card. Or as much as the main computer via SMB share.

    Really, If you lived near me, I'd give you a slightly newer computer.
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    This was posted in the Meme thread when it was relatively new. One of the very few REALLY good images.
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    Nikokaro
    I finally finished Saiyuki; Journey West (psx) (obviously without cheating) on my dear PSP 3004.
    Excellent tactical-rpg game, even better than F.F.T. and Vandal Hearts, much more colorful and rich of characters from Indian mythology.
    It took me 3 evenings to defeat giant Asura and his 6 arms, with a very slow and exhausting, but ultimately successful strategy. I love this game genre. 😋
    Nikokaro
    Guys, to your delight your dear daddy is back, to scold you, to administer spankings left and right, and to keep you in line, for your own good, of course. 😉
    KleinesSinchen
    If you expect a failure, does it still disappoint you?
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    Nikokaro
    Esoteric answer (for a few): You have to see what is meant by "failure". We say, "the important thing is to participate, not to win." Just taking action, giving one's best, is already a success: the result will come of itself, whether positive or negative. We must not attach ourselves (be obsessed) to the fruit of our actions, as Mahatma Gandhi taught.
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Trivial answer (for most): We are usually disappointed because, even though intellectually we know we will fail, deep down we childishly hope for the unlikely eventuality that we will still succeed, to please/flatter our ego. An understandable, widespread (human, too human!) weakness, but for those beginning a journey of spiritual maturity, first obstacle to overcome. 😉
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Such a deep answer.
    You didn't disappoint.

    Thank you!
    KleinesSinchen
    :creep:
    Complete with original packaging
    https://www.ebay.it/itm/385093775747
    Yes, I know what you will answer. Please forgive me the little joke.
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    Nikokaro
    I expected you to ask, "Hi, how are you? Is everything all right? It's a while since you wrote on the profiles."Instead you post this stuff.😢 You are truly unique! So this is me asking you, "How are you? Is everything okay? Where does this unique passion (obsession?) of yours for CD drives come from? Is it related to some fond youthful memory? It's none of my business, but curiosity often gets the better of me. 😉
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    You mean a little joke like this is an unfriendly method of continuing conversation? While you didn't seem to think of me at all for quite some time?

    Besides, my obsession is more about the paradox behind any form of DRM: Granting access and trying to prevent it at the same time.
    Revisiting the CD topic is indeed connected to my youth and a misallocation caused by stuff in more recent past.
    KleinesSinchen
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    It is a little damaged (power calibration error on trying to write CD-RW)
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    Writing CD-R works -- and it did it's magic 🌈
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    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Junk!? Wrong profile?
    a) Search for the price of a Plextor Premium. The only drive that can make almost perfect copies of newer SecuROM CDs.
    b) It is related to my write-up, which has been on halt for a few weeks due to heat. You have been so friendly to read a very early version.
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    Longevity of recordable media is a complex topic, unsuitable for profile messages.
    I've had CD-R and DVD±R fail after a few months.
    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    Now I remember ...... Sorry.
    I actually used an exaggerated term. I had to say this "stuff."
    For my problem, my assumption was that I had used a very low copy speed for CDs (2x).
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    Short answer:
    I've yet to test if the ever-mentioned burning speed truly has an impact on quality. That will cost a bunch of CD-R and DVD±R… for science

    * Writer→Worn laser writes weaker
    * Media quality→Important stuff should be burned twice (on different brand blanks)
    * Storage→Cool, dry, dark
    * Handling→Scratches are bad, dropping on the edge is very bad
    * Anorganic dye should last longer: BD-R HTL type and M-DISC
    Nikokaro
    A few minutes ago the site just asked me if I want to activate Push Notifications, which in truth were already activated. I go to my profile and they turn out to be strangely deactivated. So I reactivate them and they turn out different than before, with the site mascot in the foreground. How come?
    Edit: I confirm that the PNs are different from before.
    KleinesSinchen
    If multiple things goes wrong, keep calm. Yeah. Sure. :creep:

    Expensive package doesn't arrive → No problem
    Next package equally questionable → No problem
    Old wallpaper in the bathroom is hard to remove while standing in awkward poses on a bad bathtub → Who cares? Ommmmm…
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    It is precisely that kind of anger, even if only in fantasy or worse if repressed, that is dangerous especially for those who experience it. This reaction should be nipped in the bud before it develops. Once formed, it is best to find a physical outlet: running, working out, splitting wood, punching a bag, or better yet, making love .... 😉
    KleinesSinchen
    KleinesSinchen
    With passion trying to convince… That one experiment was a success at least.

    Physical workout is limited for somebody who is sensitive to heat at the moment. But surprise: Generally I do use running/cycling/wood splitting (in winter for the latter). As for "making love"… nobody will touch me or be allowed to touch me; and the drugs stripped me of those feelings entirely.
    AncientBoi
    AncientBoi
    <-[delays the delivery driver] :ph34r::ninja::ph34r:
    KleinesSinchen
    Waiting is awful.
    Patience is a virtue… which doesn't suit me.

    One packet is overdue (expensive stuff!) DHL tracking system failing in the last few days.

    You will surely have an advise how to keep calm in this situation.
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    Nikokaro
    Nikokaro
    What!?! Who wouldn't be real, Santa Claus? 😮 Impossible, I've often crossed paths with him.😏 Don't tell me! I don't want to hear! It's a dirty lie. Nahhhhh!!! 😫
    But weren't you a real dreamer?🤔
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    Creamu
    No you got me wrong. I said he is not real in the sense that he is a poser and faker. He works with the coca cola coperation, let's plutocrats and parents do his job while he sits on his fat a**. Why you think he is so out of shape?
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    Creamu
    And to all those who say: 'Oh wow that is a conspiracy theory...' Yes it is and f*** you!
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