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Brian

7:00 PM

@KevinvanderVelden ...and a tweet.

Kevin van der Velden

@Brian that's... kinda what using a null pointer does. Crash an app

Brian

@KevinvanderVelden Not if you or iOS handle it properly.

Kevin van der Velden

@Brian okay, let's be more specific: Intentionally SEGFAULT

@Brian oh hells, it does not deserve that xp

THAT'S A 5 MINUTE ANSWER. UPVOTE MY GOOD ONES DAMNIT

Brian

@KevinvanderVelden Then no.

Unionhawk

@KevinvanderVelden tag steam.

Brian

7:02 PM

@Unionhawk Haha. Regardless of relevance.

Kevin van der Velden

@Unionhawk it's my second most upvoted answer!

Unionhawk

Also, upvotes are often inversely proportional to the time it took to write up an accurate and quality answer.

Brian

This reminds me of my only answer on Security SE.

The Stack Exchange Blog

Blog - Stack Exchange: JNat and animuson: workin’ on ur problemz

Abby T. Miller on April 22, 2015

The Community Team’s first and most important job is to help you, the users. Every day, we hang out on meta sites and in chat, watching to make sure that someone is working on your problems. Until very recently, community managers also fielded each and every request that came through our support ticketing system.

(And before that, Jeff Atwood handled them all. The whole team@ inbox, singlehandedly.)

Our approach to customer service via email has changed as the network has grown: we’ve tried many new processes and tools over the years to help community managers handle team@ efficientl …

GodEmperorDune

@Unionhawk it fits to my most upvoted answer

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A: How can we get more moderator flags?

In my experience, you get one flag when starting public beta and another flag after graduating. I do not know of any way to get more than those two flags.

Rapitor

7:14 PM

@GodEmperorDune microtransactions :D

Lazers 2.0

0

Q: Is there any benefit to "small mode" in Super Mario Kart?

In Super Mario Kart, you are able to start each race of the the GP mode small, as though you had been hit by lightning if you hold K and then Press A. You are able to become regular size if you collect the thrown mushrooms during the course of the race. Is there any benefit to playing this way?...

super-mario-kart

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Q: Strange killstreak weapon

Question from game Team Fortress 2. If i will buy strange weapon and killstreak for it. Can i sell weapon if it is strange and i will add him killstreak can i sell it on market? as Strange Killstreak? and make more money... I wanna to buy one strange weapon and killstreak for it and make strange ...

team-fortress-2

Powerlord

@Lazers2.0 I could answer this, but it kinda seems like a bad question

Rapitor

@Lazers2.0 K? there's a K button?

user15026

@Rapitor It's been edited, tehy meant Y

Rapitor

oh

Yuuki

7:25 PM

@AshleyNunn So I think you're at least past the Miracle Job, what episode are you on?

user15026

@Yuuki Just started The Stork Job (ep 6)

Yuuki

Oh, shiny tomato.

Rapitor

Google is diving into the mobile network game, too

"For $20 a month you get all the basics (talk, text, Wi-Fi tethering, and international coverage in 120+ countries), and then it's a flat $10 per GB for cellular data while in the U.S. and abroad. 1GB is $10/month, 2GB is $20/month, 3GB is $30/month, and so on. Since it's hard to predict your data usage, you'll get credit for the full value of your unused data. Let's say you go with 3GB for $30 and only use 1.4GB one month. You'll get $16 back, so you only pay for what you use."

Yuuki

Something something Google taking over the world.

Brian

@Yuuki Something something you know you like it.

Rapitor

7:31 PM

@Yuuki only sad part is they aren't doing it fast enough

Brian

So where can I get a Nexus 6 for cheap? I would drop AT&T in an instant.

Yuuki

I'm almost entirely certain prices are cheap because they'll be able to datamine your calls, texts, and data usage.

user15026

@Rapitor In a very limited way, and likely US only for those Nexus 6 owners

Rapitor

@Yuuki like that isn't being done by everyone already -tinfoil hat-

Brian

@Yuuki Their prices are cheap because they don't have to pay for marketing, the internet does that for Google.

Yuuki

7:33 PM

@Brian The prices are kinda marketing in and of themselves.

djsmiley2k

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth - Giving all my blood

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so that was wierd :/

Rapitor

@AshleyNunn yeah, but as with the fiber stuff. there is plans to make it more widespread.

murgatroid99

@Yuuki or because the end goal is not to make money on cellular

but to improve internet access, which helps them reach customers. Like fiber

user15026

Yes, but fiber is still also US only atm, yes?

murgatroid99

@AshleyNunn yes, and only a few cities

Rapitor

7:35 PM

i don't think google really has to ever worry about making money.

the spread of fiber is depressingly slow.

user15026

So it's not nearly as big of a thing as your quote makes it sound.

murgatroid99

but that's really because they have to make a deal with every city they put it in

user15026

@Rapitor From what I understand, it's not an easy process.

user15026

I mean sure, it's interesting, but just at stock value, it isn't any better than my current phone provider

user15026

in fact, I think its worse, based on hte reading

Rapitor

7:36 PM

@AshleyNunn Oh i'm sure, but they've been taking so long that other ISPs are starting their own fiber

murgatroid99

There's a map of where Fi has coverage

It includes Canada

user15026

@murgatroid99 has coverage is one thing, offers plans is another

MBraedley

@murgatroid99 But only 3g

Brian

AT&T charges $20 per MB international data if you only have a standard plan. That's 2048 times as expensive as what Google is offering.

user15026

like sure, they probably cover here, but can I actually get the service? From the article, it doesn't sound like it.

user15026

7:37 PM

Also, is it country wide, or limited to certain areas?

Rapitor

it doesn't look like fi is available with Verizon carrier

MBraedley

@AshleyNunn You might be able to. You might end up with a New York or Illinois number though.

murgatroid99

@AshleyNunn I'm pretty sure they're the same

user15026

@MBraedley Which would be hella useless.

murgatroid99

> If you live where we have coverage in the U.S., request an invite at fi.google.com to get started.

Brian

7:38 PM

@AshleyNunn It looks like only people with a Nexus 6 can get it for now.

murgatroid99

From the blog post

FAE

They're apparently using T-Mobile and Sprint, aka the networks with the dodgiest coverage

not surprising, as I can't see Verizon or AT&T agreeing to that partnership

murgatroid99

Oh, right, "In the US"

Brian

@FAE Two networks with spotty coverage combine into one network with decent coverage? Hopefully.

Yuuki

I don't really have a problem with coverage, but that's because I live in a major city.

MBraedley

7:39 PM

oh, internet is being slow right now

user15026

@Brian I know, I mentioned that.

user15026

@murgatroid99 Yeah, that was the point I was making

Rapitor

@murgatroid99 you need Nexus 6 and a carrier too, no?

murgatroid99

@Rapitor Yes to Nexus 6. I think this is your carrier, though

Brian

That ^

FAE

7:39 PM

@Brian Maybe. AT&T is the only thing that can sort of kind of almost get coverage where my parents live. They don't really get any internet or mobile coverage where they live.

user15026

Like cool, they're trying a thing, but it's limited and not nearly the market killer at current that that quote makes it out to be

Yuuki

I'm on T-Mobile right now, wonder if I can trade my S3 for a Nexus 6 and switch?

Rapitor

hm, well i don't have a nexus 6 unfortunately, and My next phone will probably be that project ara or whatever it was called if that makes good headway

FAE

@Yuuki are you locked into a contract with that particular phone?

user15026

@FAE It's like my parents place - they're limited on what carriers get coverage there. It's getting better, but a lot of things are still crappy coverage even if they do purport to cover the area

Rapitor

7:40 PM

seeing as that is Google too, it will probably have Fi

Brian

@AshleyNunn If you were getting hit by as many anti-trust lawsuits as Google is right now, wouldn't you ease into it slowly?

murgatroid99

It's worth noting that this is pretty much a beta. They're still in the "Request Invite" stage

user15026

@Brian Um...I'm not arguing it is a bad thing

user15026

I am just pointing out the current limitations

Yuuki

@FAE I think I still have about $30 for equipment, but I think my contract's up.

user15026

7:41 PM

@Rapitor I wouldn't bet on it, but hopefully

Rapitor

depends on how far off both products are

Yuuki

Eh, I'll look into it when I'm at a computer.

user15026

True

Yuuki

Also, I am feeling less terrible now.

user15026

@Yuuki yay! Did you get any sleep?

Yuuki

7:42 PM

Nope!

FAE

@AshleyNunn Yeah, it sucks. People who don't live in rural areas like that tend to take for granted availability. :/ Like, my dad only uses an old dumbphone Tracphone because it's not even worth it to buy a contract because of how poor coverage is there.

Yuuki

I think I'm on my second wind.

Brian

@AshleyNunn I'd say it's a bad thing. Let Google take over, for my convenience. I can't wait for my Google Couch that'll automatically send reports to Google about how comfy my ass is.

Rapitor

@Brian which they will use to make your couch even better

user15026

@FAE My parents were just able to get better phones and stuff, and get rid of their landline. It's not perfect, but it is better than it used to be.

user15026

7:44 PM

My dad is just happy they're off dialup internet

Yuuki

Now I'm imagining kids in the future growing up with a Google AI companion.

FAE

@AshleyNunn Nice! My parents are unfortunately still stuck on dialup, which sucks, because it means I can't skype them. :(

Brian

Your Google Couch has detected that your stomach is growling. Would you like your usual order of pizza to be delivered?

"Okay Google"

Yuuki

Google pizza*

user15026

@FAE That sucks. I mean it is microwave relay, so it goes down in storms and things (and if it falls off the silo like it did once, the whole town is out.) but it is at least high speed and relatively unlimited (small startup company, understands rural people because that's their market)

Lazers 2.0

7:47 PM

0

Q: Dark Souls 2: Xbox360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Xbox One vs PlayStation 4

Is there a graphical/framerate/draw distance/weapon change difference between these 4 versions (Xbox360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Xbox One vs PlayStation 4) of Dark Souls 2/Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin?

dark-souls-2 framerate

FAE

@AshleyNunn That's pretty neat that it's rural focused. A friend of mine has that same kind of internet because she lives out in the middle of nowhere in Arizona. It works pretty well there because it's so dry and arid.

user15026

@FAE Yeah, it's really nice. Like my dad called once and was like "I can't watch the junior hockey games on this speed" and they upped it for free for the hockey season because "we gotta support the hometown" and then gave him a really cheap upgrade after that. It was great.

FAE

@AshleyNunn Haha, that's awesome. :D

Rapitor

When should you go to sleep?

FAE

@Rapitor I use that a lot, it's quite handy

Rapitor

7:50 PM

I'll try it out, but when i actually fall sleep is quite random. so idk how well it will work

user15026

@FAE I mean heck they always have a booth at the Plowing Match and stuff :P

user15026

(That's how you know they understand their market, they show up where their people are!)

FAE

@AshleyNunn Nice!

@Rapitor Yeah, I usually calculate ahead to try to approximate for when I may be asleep

Kevin van der Velden

Hmm, I may have unleashed some sort of curse on my Skyrim game: All the eagles have died and fallen to the ground

This is new

user15026

@KevinvanderVelden Bird flu?

Kevin van der Velden

7:53 PM

Possibly! Or the game going, "You have how many mods? Lol no."

Unionhawk

I WILL NOT ALLOW THIS MANY ENTITIES TO BE ALIVE

Though, technically, if the game did that, it'd just delete things

Kevin van der Velden

Yeah, and not leave them on the ground for some sweet sweet looting action.

Unionhawk

Fun story! I had a glitched dwarven centurion or something don't remember, and I had to just delete it

YAY SKYRIM IS BUGGY

YAY PC HAS CONSOLE

Kevin van der Velden

Yeah honestly, the reason why skyrim is not an xbox game isn't because the controls aren't suited for it. IT'S BECAUSE THE XBOX HAS NO CONSOLE

Rapitor

@KevinvanderVelden but... skyrim was a console release?

Unionhawk

7:57 PM

This was back when I rolled with a follower, before I adopted my cheatier mod ways of "just drop a box on the ground that will send crap to central storage"

Kevin van der Velden

@Rapitor I meant "not an xbox game" as "not a game that plays well on xbox"

murgatroid99

@KevinvanderVelden I don't think that's something most players care about

Kevin van der Velden

Upside of alternate start mods: You can skip the bloody carriage ride and tutorial and go your merry way within seconds. Downside: I HAVE NO LOCKPICKS

Unionhawk

Well, let's be honest, the controls aren't very suited for it either, for me, but that's because shooting dudes in stealth is SO GOOD

Rapitor

if the game is so broken that I have to use console commands. i don't think I'd want to play it to begin with.

Unionhawk

8:00 PM

Stealth is extremely powerful in Skyrim

Kevin van der Velden

@murgatroid99 look at the site, how many questions have been answered with "Well, on the PC open the console and do this, on the xbox... well sorry"

Unionhawk

It's not even that skyrim is broken, as it just breaks quite a bit.

murgatroid99

@KevinvanderVelden this site has a selection bias

Kevin van der Velden

@murgatroid99 not in what can be fixed by console and what can't

Unionhawk

That may not make sense, but someone knows what I mean.

Rapitor

8:01 PM

@murgatroid99 i blame pcmasterrace

Kevin van der Velden

@Unionhawk that makes sense to me

murgatroid99

@KevinvanderVelden but you were talking about playing a game

The selection bias is that the people who come here are the ones who need something fixed

Kevin van der Velden

@murgatroid99 no, I was talking about how skyrim has so many ways of bugging out that can be fixed via the debug console

Unionhawk

The game as a whole works. Sometimes though, a quest will glitch out for no apparent reason

murgatroid99

4 mins ago, by Kevin van der Velden

@Rapitor I meant "not an xbox game" as "not a game that plays well on xbox"

Kevin van der Velden

8:02 PM

"Lost an important item due to bugs: Console!/Sorry, it's gone" "Can't find your follower? Console!/Sorry, look around and pray" etc

murgatroid99

Now I'm confused

Kevin van der Velden

Yeah, it doesn't play well on the xbox because of the bugs you will most likely encounter

Quests bugging out, items being lost, followers sinking in to rocks. Can't really be fixed on the xbox usually

Unionhawk

On PC, you can recover from pretty much all bugs.

murgatroid99

@KevinvanderVelden but are those things really that common that they affect most players experience?

Unionhawk

On console, you pretty much have to hope you have a save to revert to.

Batophobia

8:04 PM

@murgatroid99 The code compiled and the player can do most things, but that very important key you need for this door, yea we kinda lost it. If you were on PC you could easily get it back...

murgatroid99

@Batophobia Are we still talking about Skyrim?

Batophobia

yes

Kevin van der Velden

@murgatroid99 here's a list of the things fixed in the unofficial skyrim patch: afkmods.iguanadons.net/…

Quite a few of them are just graphical changes to be fair

Batophobia

In a game that size, bugs and glitches are all over. The difference between PC and consoles is basically how easy it is to recover after something goes wrong.

murgatroid99

@KevinvanderVelden OK... That wasn't what I asked. Are you saying that errors recoverable only with the PC console are so common that they affect most players' game experience?

Wipqozn

8:07 PM

@KevinvanderVelden I should upvote all your low effort answers, and downvote all your high effort ones, just to be a jerk.

THAT'LL SHOW YOU

Kevin van der Velden

@murgatroid99 ignoring the textual/graphical changes in that patch? I'd guess on the order of 10% of people will have problems with it and have to revert to a previous safe

Rapitor

@murgatroid99 don't think so. I played through Skyrim on 360 and had no trouble

murgatroid99

@Rapitor This, here, is the point I was trying to make. Obviously, having the PC console makes recovering from errors either, but if you don't have to do that often, it doesn't matter for most players

Batophobia

I think it's more common then you think. I had a few problems where I'd have to revert to an old save

Unionhawk

There's some weird collision in spots. I'd say it's non-trivial

Rapitor

8:09 PM

like i said. it's the whole pcmasterrace argument of only PC matters

Kevin van der Velden

What, no?

The only thing I was saying is that people who say you shouldn't play skyrim on the xbox because controls are wrong, it's because you lack the console to fix it. And I was mostly joking

murgatroid99

@KevinvanderVelden That last sentence might have helped simplify this conversation five minutes ago

Rapitor

the controls were fine. I liked them a lot better

Kevin van der Velden

@Rapitor I can't live without the ability to easily use favourited items via the 1-8 buttons so I don't use it

@murgatroid99 I thought the all capsing kinda gave it away

Unionhawk

@KevinvanderVelden mods even; I have presets set to the F keys

Kevin van der Velden

8:13 PM

@Unionhawk SkyUI favourite groups? Yes please

murgatroid99

@KevinvanderVelden capslock just means shouting (or, in some cases, AutoCad). It's hard to tell when someone's trying to be sarcastic on the internet

Unionhawk

Dammit @KevinvanderVelden, now I want to start a new character

CURSE YOU

Lazers 2.0

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Q: What happens if I save my fields for next summer in Puzzle Craft?

What happens if I save my fields for next summer in Puzzle Craft? Is the complete field saved, or just the valuable tiles?

puzzle-craft

Kevin van der Velden

@Unionhawk Frostfall and Realistic needs and diseases hardcore character, go.

Unionhawk

NOPE

badp

8:28 PM

I thought that if you wanted to break @Unionhawk replacing dragons with kittens would've sufficed.

Unionhawk

Holy shit now I'm imagining a Skyrim mod replacing the dragon models with giant flying kittens

Goddammit @badp

Now I'm going to have nightmares of a kitten performing a cutscene OHKO on me

Kevin van der Velden

Isn't @Unionhawk permanently broken anyway?

Unionhawk

Yes

Sterno

@KevinvanderVelden Yeah, but freehand circle.

Unionhawk

FATAL ISUNIONHAWK EXCEPTION

Kevin van der Velden

8:37 PM

Elevator.js

10

@Sterno that is true

I mostly added that to perpetrate the meme

badp

UnionhawkExceptionNoException

Lazers 2.0

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Q: Portal - Look Up and Look Down are not working with gamepad

I am attempting to use a gamepad with Portal. I enabled the gamepad in settings, and adjusted the sensitivity. I bound my gamepad's keys to the 'Turn Left and Right' and 'Look up and down' settings, but when I tried to play, I could only turn left and right: there was no looking up or down. I tri...

pc controllers portal

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Q: Portal - cl_first_person_uses_world_model crashes game

Recently, I heard that you could enable the VR mode for Portal without the Oculus Rift using: cl_first_person_uses_world_model 1 Excited, I wanted to try it. But when I used it, it didn't work. I tried sv_cheats 1, and this did work, but the game froze and crashed afterwards. Is there something I...

pc source-engine portal

GnomeSlice

9:27 PM

@Rapitor

Falcon Funk - Catnip Trip (Perkulat0r Remix)

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omg perkulator has a remix on monstercat

His new album is the bomb too

perkulat0r.bandcamp.com/album/sphere

Serverfrog

@Rapitor i use the app "Sleep As Android"

Lazers 2.0

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Q: HermitCraft Modsauce Server Host

I am looking into buying a Minecraft server for the Modpack Hermitcraft Modsauce. I have hosted MANY times before on my own debian and centOS dedicated servers from the commandline. Because of this I know that modpacks are very CPU and RAM intensive. My budget is $25 a month for a server with lit...

minecraft minecraft-server hosting

checked01

Yeah does anyone have an answer to the Modsauce question?

ASCIIThenANSI

9:45 PM

Would someone with 300+ rep mind making a tag for me?

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