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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago

This is really interesting, thanks for the details. I fiddle around with 6510 assembly sometimes, and didn't realize that the 6507 and other chips that the 2600 uses required those tricks for the player objects. The things that developers manage to make the 2600 do with such limited hardware blows my mind.

I have a couple different 2600 versions, a Jr, a colecovision Atari adapter and maybe a couple other variants in the closet that I'll try to dig out this weekend and see how it handles this game! Unfortunately I don't have a 7800, despite that being the console I had as a kid. I should add that to the wish list.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 3 hours ago

Thank you, I'll give this a shot! I've tried the one you suggested in the past and unfortunately it didn't help much, but I've seen it recommended often enough that I believe it's legit. Some of the others in this video are new to me and I'll definitely be trying them out.

It goes up and down (louder and quieter?) for me, and it's especially strong lately so I'm a little extra salty about it right now. ๐Ÿซ 

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

This is obviously anecdotal, but fuck Wellbutrin. It didn't help, and it triggered tinnitus, which didn't go away after I stopped taking it. Still happening 2 years later. I'm one of the lucky 3-6% Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I agree, this is a fun little game. There definitely were plenty of terrible 2600 games that were part of problem at the time (I'm looking at you Frogs and Flies) but some of the "shovelware" is fun.

And, there actually is a version of Kool-Aid man for the Intellivision! It's a completely different game though and not as much fun IMO.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Interesting! I've never heard of that before, and I love this sort of thing. Do you have any more info about it, or maybe an Atariage thread with more details?

I did a quick search and found a couple references to a problem with it on the 2600 Jr when the difficulty switch is set to A. Is that it?

[โ€“] [email protected] 18 points 1 week ago

Listen, I didn't check Lemmy while avoiding getting ready for work just to be personally attacked like this. I have a full day of meetings ahead and they will be interesting and novel and absolutely not require pharmaceuticaly supported masking and dissociation to prevent a panic attack. ๐Ÿซ 

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

By a cyborg that looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger because your unborn child is destined to save humanity from Skynet?

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Yes, I know what you mean! I often say that running is my meditation.

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Exercise makes a big difference for me. Running outside is where I find the biggest impact. Something about the repetitive motion, being in a different, constantly changing environment and time to myself helps me center myself, and helps even afterwards (usually a day or two.) I know running isn't for everyone, but you might try some sort of exercise that you enjoy.

I also have a standing desk and recently got a cheap walking treadmill that can move under it or out of the way, and those sometimes help when I'm finding it impossible to focus. I realize the treadmill isn't accessible to everyone, but I've literally made a standing desk out of boxes a couple times, if you want to just give it a try.

I know that neither of these are guaranteed, but might be worth a try to see if they help a bit. Good luck and I hope you find some things that help a bit.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Is it a nut splitter, to help remove a nut that has seized to the bolt threads?

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The roof? The ROOF!? The roof is on FIRE!?!

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