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Amazon's New World MMO is a Pretty Disaster, That's Still a Disaster Though
First impressions are essential when it comes to MMOs, and while you might return to them after a few months or years if they don’t...
First impressions are essential when it comes to MMOs, and while you might return to them after a few months or years if they don’t impress you… well, it’s better if they do. Let’s read its own description and then go over my less tha...
So I tried Genshin Impact
Let me just quickly note, that all the pictures posted here are screenshots or photos of the actual Genshin gameplay. I had to say this,...
Let me just quickly note, that all the pictures posted here are screenshots or photos of the actual Genshin gameplay. I had to say this, because to me, they just look like static anime drawings or something… And that’s exactly the vib...
How To Put Together a Squad of Dwellers
Team assembly is an essential skill in the late game where a few thousand power isn’t significant. There are many details to consider - let’s...
Team assembly is an essential skill in the late game where a few thousand power isn’t significant. There are many details to consider - let’s start off by asking a few questions.
The FEV is spreading!
Attention Commonwealth and Capital Wasteland overseers! The FEV is spreading. Muster your forces and meet up at the following coordinates… the institute has kindly offered...
Attention Commonwealth and Capital Wasteland overseers! The FEV is spreading. Muster your forces and meet up at the following coordinates… the institute has kindly offered to provide us with support over the next 14 days. Let’s not ki...
Clasroom Mechanics
As of 15th September, there are two additional significant mechanics tied to the classroom. Let’s take an in-depth look at them because knowledge is power....
As of 15th September, there are two additional significant mechanics tied to the classroom. Let’s take an in-depth look at them because knowledge is power.
Crossover: Magic's First Arrival - The Elder Scrolls: Blades
After an accidental trap trip, a magical explosion of sorts happened. The entire region around Mount Mabel changed. It’s also the home of the intelligent...
After an accidental trap trip, a magical explosion of sorts happened. The entire region around Mount Mabel changed. It’s also the home of the intelligent Mount Mabel Monster - the red mutated deathclaw. Help the Khajit mage get back h...
The Best of Dwellers, a Vault 26 Character Guide
It’s about time for me to describe the dwellers of FOSO. This dweller list was created using my experience and the help of my guild...
It’s about time for me to describe the dwellers of FOSO. This dweller list was created using my experience and the help of my guild Sherlocks of Vault 26 in September 2021.
"SnapMatic!" the ProSnap Deluxe Camera
Let’s check out what’s probably my favorite weapon in Fallout 76. It’s challenging to obtain, deals no damage, uses up ammo that you have to...
Let’s check out what’s probably my favorite weapon in Fallout 76. It’s challenging to obtain, deals no damage, uses up ammo that you have to craft, and doesn’t affect anyone in any way. Although it is unbreakable and immensely satisfy...
The Underrated Fallout 76 Game
I’ll talk about some nifty things within the, at least in my eyes, redeemed game. Sure, at its beginning, it was just one of Todd...
I’ll talk about some nifty things within the, at least in my eyes, redeemed game. Sure, at its beginning, it was just one of Todd Howard’s failed hyped-up cash-grabs. Still, in the past few years, it’s really made a rather stunning co...
Guilds
The nutty aroma of a piquant beverage disappeared hours ago, and celestial dancers emerging from a coffee mug stopped creeping around your office as the...
The nutty aroma of a piquant beverage disappeared hours ago, and celestial dancers emerging from a coffee mug stopped creeping around your office as the drink cooled down. Not a sip. Not even a single gulp of that divine sharpness rol...
Crossover: DOOM! Terminator of Sins
It’s time to take a look at the latest Bethesda Crossover titled “Terminator of Sins.” This time we’re crossing over with the DOOM series once...
It’s time to take a look at the latest Bethesda Crossover titled “Terminator of Sins.” This time we’re crossing over with the DOOM series once more. I realize that this article will not be helpful forever. Still, in the future, it may...
Capital Wasteland
The Capital wasteland, also known as the place where Fallout 3 took place, is an entire second unlockable map. Once you finish the Commonwealth storyline...
The Capital wasteland, also known as the place where Fallout 3 took place, is an entire second unlockable map. Once you finish the Commonwealth storyline and complete the ‘Finale’ chapter (upgrade equipment to level 65) of the main qu...
Localizing the Interface
As we’ve gone through the most important parts of programming a clock face, let’s take a quick look at something useful that’s totally optional -...
As we’ve gone through the most important parts of programming a clock face, let’s take a quick look at something useful that’s totally optional - translating our interface.Displaying Stats and Sensor Data
It only makes sense to include various stats since we’re working with a Fitbit device. Stats can be gathered from two primary sources - sensors...
It only makes sense to include various stats since we’re working with a Fitbit device. Stats can be gathered from two primary sources - sensors and user activity. The main difference is that sensors p...Time and Date
The most essential part of a clock face is the time display. Fortunately for us, Fitbit has provided the Clock API. It’s a nifty thing...
The most essential part of a clock face is the time display. Fortunately for us, Fitbit has provided the Clock API. It’s a nifty thing that allows you to run code every second/minute or hour.Introduction
In this series, I will dissect and explain creating a clock face for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. Piece by piece. Now, while I will...
In this series, I will dissect and explain creating a clock face for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. Piece by piece. Now, while I will be using code examples from my app, the principles are more of a general kind. If you follow this series ...
Vault 112
One of the most valuable locations, Vault 112, is both fun and plentiful. It’s one of the best sources for Rad-X and upgrade materials. You...
One of the most valuable locations, Vault 112, is both fun and plentiful. It’s one of the best sources for Rad-X and upgrade materials. You may actually remember this one from Fallout 3:
Mysterious Treasure
You have reached level 33, and there are two short term choices in front of you…
You have reached level 33, and there are two short term choices in front of you…
Attachments and Remaking
I claimed that attachments are pieces of armor that you can slap onto your dwellers. I was right, but let’s go more in-depth this time....
I claimed that attachments are pieces of armor that you can slap onto your dwellers. I was right, but let’s go more in-depth this time.
Trinkets
A trinket is unlocked as an additional tab called “TRINKET,” but only once a dweller reaches ★★★★☆. As I may have mentioned before, not all...
A trinket is unlocked as an additional tab called “TRINKET,” but only once a dweller reaches ★★★★☆. As I may have mentioned before, not all dwellers have trinkets. Most of those who do can be found within the VR room ...
Dwellers
The cute fellows are the driving force behind the wheel that turns your vault. Whenever you want something done, you’re gonna use either currencies or...
The cute fellows are the driving force behind the wheel that turns your vault. Whenever you want something done, you’re gonna use either currencies or your vault dwellers. I will not be talking about too many specific dwellers this ti...
Base and Resources
The base of all things (pun very much intended, applause please) is your base - the vault. Your vault runs on the four essential resources,...
The base of all things (pun very much intended, applause please) is your base - the vault. Your vault runs on the four essential resources, your effort, and potentially a battle pass (remember those handy - pun intended - Mr....
Introduction
Many of us are familiar with the legendary Android and PC game Fallout Shelter. There was a time when all of my high school classmates...
Many of us are familiar with the legendary Android and PC game Fallout Shelter. There was a time when all of my high school classmates had that tiny vault and spent all of thei...
SASS and SCSS
SASS is the ideal preprocessor for CSS. It’s a sort of syntax enhancer for it. SASS needs to be compiled into CSS, the advantage of...
SASS is the ideal preprocessor for CSS. It’s a sort of syntax enhancer for it. SASS needs to be compiled into CSS, the advantage of this is the fact that you can use SASS and SCSS (or even a combination of both, for example if you wa...Python (Not the Snake)
Hiss there! Let’s take a look at one of my favorite languages, which, admittedly, I don’t use much lately. It’s still neat. This will be,...
Hiss there! Let’s take a look at one of my favorite languages, which, admittedly, I don’t use much lately. It’s still neat. This will be, as usually, a very short article. I’ll mention just the basics, just enough for a person to get ...
How to Flex a Box
Quite a few people have told me that they have no experience with Flexbox, yet they deal with CSS and HTML layouts. It’s usually a...
Quite a few people have told me that they have no experience with Flexbox, yet they deal with CSS and HTML layouts. It’s usually a matter of minutes to explain this particular topic and many people are in awe of how simple, yet effici...
Recursive CTEs
This is just a quick explanation of the topic on a simple example. It won’t deal with optimization, merely wrapping your mind around the concept....
This is just a quick explanation of the topic on a simple example. It won’t deal with optimization, merely wrapping your mind around the concept. CTE (Common Table Expression) is a… hmm.. think of it as a temporary view. You bring in ...Playing with PHP cURL
Sometimes you might want to grab a page or two on the web. See, cURL allows you to send a bot of sorts - and...
Sometimes you might want to grab a page or two on the web. See, cURL allows you to send a bot of sorts - and it does just that. This ‘bot’ isn’t limited to visiting pages, it can post data or even login and carry a session. I guess yo...Data Transfer Over the Internet
Everyone knows the internet. Does everyone know how it works? Probably not. I’m not talking hardware, that’s easy (not really), I’m talking protocols. We’ll start...
Everyone knows the internet. Does everyone know how it works? Probably not. I’m not talking hardware, that’s easy (not really), I’m talking protocols. We’ll start with HTTP and make our way through the most frequently used ones.Latte PHP Template Engine
Let’s check out Latte. I’ll show you how I used it in my current project, a pretty clear example of how to use it.
Let’s check out Latte. I’ll show you how I used it in my current project, a pretty clear example of how to use it.
Markdown
I love Markdown, it’s great. Let’s talk about it for a bit. I’ll go through the who, what and how, then I’ll show you my...
I love Markdown, it’s great. Let’s talk about it for a bit. I’ll go through the who, what and how, then I’ll show you my own flavor. Yes, I have my own flavor of Markdown, as do many other people.