SW
@sawwave-photo.bsky.social
Photographer by heart, minion to pay the bills.
Artwork at:
Cara: https://cara.app/sawwave
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawwave_photo/
Artwork at:
Cara: https://cara.app/sawwave
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawwave_photo/
Showed the devs my running install of an ancient version of Enlightenment on MacOS. While they did basically laugh, I got some handy links to theming it. Now I just need to find some reason to actually be using X on Mac. Almost everything has native ports now.
#computers #DEs #enlightenment #Mac
#computers #DEs #enlightenment #Mac
January 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Showed the devs my running install of an ancient version of Enlightenment on MacOS. While they did basically laugh, I got some handy links to theming it. Now I just need to find some reason to actually be using X on Mac. Almost everything has native ports now.
#computers #DEs #enlightenment #Mac
#computers #DEs #enlightenment #Mac
Call 3: Demanded that they factory reset the router for an email configuration issue in a housemate's client.
Ye gawds, I'll be glad that I never have to deal with that kind of bullshit again.
5/5
#isp #att #computers
Ye gawds, I'll be glad that I never have to deal with that kind of bullshit again.
5/5
#isp #att #computers
January 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Call 3: Demanded that they factory reset the router for an email configuration issue in a housemate's client.
Ye gawds, I'll be glad that I never have to deal with that kind of bullshit again.
5/5
#isp #att #computers
Ye gawds, I'll be glad that I never have to deal with that kind of bullshit again.
5/5
#isp #att #computers
Call 2: They told me to conjure up a Windows machine when I told them I was running Linux and demanding that I open up a specific panel in Windows, not even telling me what it was for. I'd know what setting if they told me what it was for
4/?
#att #isp #computers
4/?
#att #isp #computers
January 10, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Call 2: They told me to conjure up a Windows machine when I told them I was running Linux and demanding that I open up a specific panel in Windows, not even telling me what it was for. I'd know what setting if they told me what it was for
4/?
#att #isp #computers
4/?
#att #isp #computers
Call 1: They demanded I replace the cable b/n the tower and router, despite 0 packet loss anywhere on the LAN and traceroutes failing after the first hop out. Refused to proceed until I lied and said I did (spoiler: it was their network)
3/?
#att #ISP #computing
3/?
#att #ISP #computing
January 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Call 1: They demanded I replace the cable b/n the tower and router, despite 0 packet loss anywhere on the LAN and traceroutes failing after the first hop out. Refused to proceed until I lied and said I did (spoiler: it was their network)
3/?
#att #ISP #computing
3/?
#att #ISP #computing
We're talking "tech support" who could be replaced with an ELIZA bot and it'd be an improvement. Either they're so nailed to a script that they can't actually troubleshoot, or the type to use the "cupholder" on the computer. Not joking
2/?
#isp #att #computing
2/?
#isp #att #computing
January 10, 2026 at 9:57 PM
We're talking "tech support" who could be replaced with an ELIZA bot and it'd be an improvement. Either they're so nailed to a script that they can't actually troubleshoot, or the type to use the "cupholder" on the computer. Not joking
2/?
#isp #att #computing
2/?
#isp #att #computing
Aah, in a few days, I'll be rid of AT&T as an ISP. I'd have done it ages ago were I the only person on the account. Main thing will be the satisfaction of calling cancellations and telling them why.
1/?
#isp #at&t #att #computers
1/?
#isp #at&t #att #computers
January 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Aah, in a few days, I'll be rid of AT&T as an ISP. I'd have done it ages ago were I the only person on the account. Main thing will be the satisfaction of calling cancellations and telling them why.
1/?
#isp #at&t #att #computers
1/?
#isp #at&t #att #computers
Apple is really missing a marketing opportunity. All they really need to do is say “Get a Mac, none of that Copilot shit” and make another few billions in sales.
#computers #apple #aislop
#computers #apple #aislop
January 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Apple is really missing a marketing opportunity. All they really need to do is say “Get a Mac, none of that Copilot shit” and make another few billions in sales.
#computers #apple #aislop
#computers #apple #aislop
There's really no point in doing it, because I don't really need it. But do have an ancient version of the Enlightenment desktop running on my Mac. Installed via MacPorts.
#computers #mac #enlightenment #UNIX
#computers #mac #enlightenment #UNIX
January 7, 2026 at 7:59 PM
There's really no point in doing it, because I don't really need it. But do have an ancient version of the Enlightenment desktop running on my Mac. Installed via MacPorts.
#computers #mac #enlightenment #UNIX
#computers #mac #enlightenment #UNIX
I'll admit. I prefer using the CLI on Mac to on Linux, for one simple reason. My normal system keyboard shortcuts work the same since they use CMD, so Ctrl is only used for terminal shortcuts. Now if only option/alt/meta didn't overlap.
#computers #cli #terminal.
#computers #cli #terminal.
January 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I'll admit. I prefer using the CLI on Mac to on Linux, for one simple reason. My normal system keyboard shortcuts work the same since they use CMD, so Ctrl is only used for terminal shortcuts. Now if only option/alt/meta didn't overlap.
#computers #cli #terminal.
#computers #cli #terminal.
An open letter to the leadership of Amtrak's Capitol Corridor. I'm begging anyone who can share and spread this one.
@capitolcorridor.bsky.social
#amtrak #capitolcorridor #commute #trains
@capitolcorridor.bsky.social
#amtrak #capitolcorridor #commute #trains
December 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
An open letter to the leadership of Amtrak's Capitol Corridor. I'm begging anyone who can share and spread this one.
@capitolcorridor.bsky.social
#amtrak #capitolcorridor #commute #trains
@capitolcorridor.bsky.social
#amtrak #capitolcorridor #commute #trains
Every new article I read about Microsoft, from the dumpster fire of Win11 to them forcing AI crap on employees and users alike makes it harder to *not* be one of those insufferable Mac/Linux users. Are the execs trying to destroy the company?
#computers #windows #microsoft
#computers #windows #microsoft
December 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Every new article I read about Microsoft, from the dumpster fire of Win11 to them forcing AI crap on employees and users alike makes it harder to *not* be one of those insufferable Mac/Linux users. Are the execs trying to destroy the company?
#computers #windows #microsoft
#computers #windows #microsoft
Fuck you again @amtrak.com Because of multi hour delays last night and cancelling my train this morning altogether, I spent my entire night’s wages on uber. “We apologise for the inconvenience” my arse, unless you hand me back the money.
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Fuck you again @amtrak.com Because of multi hour delays last night and cancelling my train this morning altogether, I spent my entire night’s wages on uber. “We apologise for the inconvenience” my arse, unless you hand me back the money.
It’s depressing that so many people who desperately need help with things a concussed chimp could figure out, because they’ve never had to think have way more money than I do.
#life
#life
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
It’s depressing that so many people who desperately need help with things a concussed chimp could figure out, because they’ve never had to think have way more money than I do.
#life
#life
But maybe a false cognate from a non-native speaker could be used as a red herring, and be used to lead the PCs astray. The very occasional pantomime is an RP opportunity when used in the right time and place. Just as long as it adds to the game and doesn't detract.
10/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
10/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The PCs *may* have to travel to the city the GM wants them in to redeem it. Languages create thornier issues that one has to handle carefully, since they really can get in the way if not handled well. You don't want to have to pantomime every interaction.
9/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
9/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A commoner might not be able to do anything with a diamond, even if the PCs say "keep the change". But they *could* use some help with a matter strong adventurers could fix. Boom. PITA is now an adventure hook. Or if a wealthy noble issues a promissory note...
8/? #gaming #dnd #tabletop
8/? #gaming #dnd #tabletop
November 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
For all of these, the solution is the same: Use languages, and various currencies/media of exchange to add life and flavour to the world and not to cause pointless frustration. Even if frustrating, it can create adventure hooks and opportunities for the group
7/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
7/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Spell components without a huge cost really should be done away with. Bookkeeping for no reason. And I added a "ritual casting" option to even avoid most of those, if one has days to spend and makes say, spellcraft, and if needed, endurance rolls.
#6/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
#6/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The poor and rural are probably going to barter. A small village wouldn't really have much to do with gold. The rich are just going to issue promissory notes or move columns around ledgers. Especially with highwaymen on major trade routes. Too much gold is suspicious.
5/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
5/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
But large amounts of coins changing hands? Ancient treasure? You bet you'll have to deal with banks and assayers. Only some coins will be pure enough to be accepted almost everywhere. Like maybe dwarf coinage. And really, most people won't be using cash.
4/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
4/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Like "Common". It's kinda silly to expect everyone to know it. In major cities yes, or trade towns. But not some inkeep in an isolated village, so I made sure to include regional languages and actually give players a reason to take linguistics or use the Tongues spell
2/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
2/? #dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
One of the biggest dilemmas with creating a setting is trying to strike the balance between "realism", a word to use loosely enough in fantasy, and crap that just bogs a game down unnecessarily, and often causing tons of pointless bookkeeping. Language and Economics, mostly.
#dnd #tabletop #gaming
#dnd #tabletop #gaming
November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I wonder how many of those people making excuses for people who blast music on their phones at train stations/on transit because "it makes them happy", and force it on others would make them for me if I just lit up a cigarette when others were forced to be nearby.
#etiquette #transit
#etiquette #transit
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I wonder how many of those people making excuses for people who blast music on their phones at train stations/on transit because "it makes them happy", and force it on others would make them for me if I just lit up a cigarette when others were forced to be nearby.
#etiquette #transit
#etiquette #transit