Sidney
@frenziedroach.bsky.social
50+ metalhead, atheist, and gamer who is possibly the worst pirate on the Sea of Thieves.
Father of 5, Bi-sexual, and has ADHD.
Father of 5, Bi-sexual, and has ADHD.
I'm really not convinced all this AI upscaling is giving us the benefit it claims it does. You can't convince me that you can make an image larger and have the computer fill in the blanks on its own without a bunch of mistakes that degrade the image.
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm really not convinced all this AI upscaling is giving us the benefit it claims it does. You can't convince me that you can make an image larger and have the computer fill in the blanks on its own without a bunch of mistakes that degrade the image.
So talked to my audio specialist contact about the HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) profiles that SoT recently added and it's 20 dollar price.
Imagine my surprise when he indicated he thought the price was fair. But he's also in the "Games should cost more" camp, so I guess I can't be shocked.
Imagine my surprise when he indicated he thought the price was fair. But he's also in the "Games should cost more" camp, so I guess I can't be shocked.
November 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
So talked to my audio specialist contact about the HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) profiles that SoT recently added and it's 20 dollar price.
Imagine my surprise when he indicated he thought the price was fair. But he's also in the "Games should cost more" camp, so I guess I can't be shocked.
Imagine my surprise when he indicated he thought the price was fair. But he's also in the "Games should cost more" camp, so I guess I can't be shocked.
I gave SoT's new spatial audio a try as game sound is a huge deal to me and often makes or breaks my experience. (and I know somebody whose specializes in game audio coding, so I kind of want to talk to him about it later)
November 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I gave SoT's new spatial audio a try as game sound is a huge deal to me and often makes or breaks my experience. (and I know somebody whose specializes in game audio coding, so I kind of want to talk to him about it later)
Getting to the point I don't even want to hear new music for fear of supporting some AI bro and the music platforms don't give a shit.
Guess I gotta just stick with the classics for the rest of my life.
Guess I gotta just stick with the classics for the rest of my life.
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Getting to the point I don't even want to hear new music for fear of supporting some AI bro and the music platforms don't give a shit.
Guess I gotta just stick with the classics for the rest of my life.
Guess I gotta just stick with the classics for the rest of my life.
I'm aware of the possible real life reasons the cards are gone. But from a story standpoint, I find this very dissatisfying. Who did the order lose? Pendragon? Madam Olivia, my beloved and trusted mentor, forgive my impertinence, but that was seasons ago - why the delay? What aren't you telling me?
November 15, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I'm aware of the possible real life reasons the cards are gone. But from a story standpoint, I find this very dissatisfying. Who did the order lose? Pendragon? Madam Olivia, my beloved and trusted mentor, forgive my impertinence, but that was seasons ago - why the delay? What aren't you telling me?
Yes, I went for it. No, I didn't win. Still debating if I should keep trying. Shaking pretty bad from the attempt.
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Yes, I went for it. No, I didn't win. Still debating if I should keep trying. Shaking pretty bad from the attempt.
It's my baby girl's first b-day away from home.
And she's spending it in a mental hospital - and I don't have the code needed to wish her happy b-day because the hospitals won't even confirm the patient is there unless you have it.
Upset, but holding it together thanks to the meds I have again.
And she's spending it in a mental hospital - and I don't have the code needed to wish her happy b-day because the hospitals won't even confirm the patient is there unless you have it.
Upset, but holding it together thanks to the meds I have again.
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It's my baby girl's first b-day away from home.
And she's spending it in a mental hospital - and I don't have the code needed to wish her happy b-day because the hospitals won't even confirm the patient is there unless you have it.
Upset, but holding it together thanks to the meds I have again.
And she's spending it in a mental hospital - and I don't have the code needed to wish her happy b-day because the hospitals won't even confirm the patient is there unless you have it.
Upset, but holding it together thanks to the meds I have again.
Okay... I gotta ask... Why the F--- don't reapers take Smuggler's loot?
November 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Okay... I gotta ask... Why the F--- don't reapers take Smuggler's loot?
Got reminded that I'm still a few pieces short of completing my Lucky Hand set for my Sloop.
I can't help but wonder if Jr and Mel are trying to pull me to their cause - because I had completely forgot these gifts give Doubloons (And now I want to farm them)
I can't help but wonder if Jr and Mel are trying to pull me to their cause - because I had completely forgot these gifts give Doubloons (And now I want to farm them)
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Got reminded that I'm still a few pieces short of completing my Lucky Hand set for my Sloop.
I can't help but wonder if Jr and Mel are trying to pull me to their cause - because I had completely forgot these gifts give Doubloons (And now I want to farm them)
I can't help but wonder if Jr and Mel are trying to pull me to their cause - because I had completely forgot these gifts give Doubloons (And now I want to farm them)
Doctor refilled my prescriptions today! YAY!
Pharmacy is out of Adderall and won't fill it till tomorrow. BOO!
Guess I'm drinkin' again tonight. (On the upside, I'm back in DRG which is a ton of fun when you've had a drink or two or three)
Pharmacy is out of Adderall and won't fill it till tomorrow. BOO!
Guess I'm drinkin' again tonight. (On the upside, I'm back in DRG which is a ton of fun when you've had a drink or two or three)
November 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Doctor refilled my prescriptions today! YAY!
Pharmacy is out of Adderall and won't fill it till tomorrow. BOO!
Guess I'm drinkin' again tonight. (On the upside, I'm back in DRG which is a ton of fun when you've had a drink or two or three)
Pharmacy is out of Adderall and won't fill it till tomorrow. BOO!
Guess I'm drinkin' again tonight. (On the upside, I'm back in DRG which is a ton of fun when you've had a drink or two or three)
My breakthrough of the day? My trust issues with others comes from a deep-seated fear of betrayal.
And SoT is a game set up to not only allow it but encourage it.
I know it's just a game but having my trust betrayed hurts on a level I can't quite describe to the point I can't betray others.
And SoT is a game set up to not only allow it but encourage it.
I know it's just a game but having my trust betrayed hurts on a level I can't quite describe to the point I can't betray others.
November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
My breakthrough of the day? My trust issues with others comes from a deep-seated fear of betrayal.
And SoT is a game set up to not only allow it but encourage it.
I know it's just a game but having my trust betrayed hurts on a level I can't quite describe to the point I can't betray others.
And SoT is a game set up to not only allow it but encourage it.
I know it's just a game but having my trust betrayed hurts on a level I can't quite describe to the point I can't betray others.
I can say without a shadow of a doubt, Adderall makes Sea of Thieves much more enjoyable.
With it, seeing a player ship doesn't send me into a fit of nervous panic to the point I can't even fight a meg without screwing up.
Then I inevitably feel them judging me from afar and log off embarassed.
With it, seeing a player ship doesn't send me into a fit of nervous panic to the point I can't even fight a meg without screwing up.
Then I inevitably feel them judging me from afar and log off embarassed.
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I can say without a shadow of a doubt, Adderall makes Sea of Thieves much more enjoyable.
With it, seeing a player ship doesn't send me into a fit of nervous panic to the point I can't even fight a meg without screwing up.
Then I inevitably feel them judging me from afar and log off embarassed.
With it, seeing a player ship doesn't send me into a fit of nervous panic to the point I can't even fight a meg without screwing up.
Then I inevitably feel them judging me from afar and log off embarassed.
I ran out of my meds and stupid state laws regarding how type 2 controlled substances is preventing me from refilling without a office visit which of course couldn't be scheduled immediately.
My brain is an unfocused mess - this sucks.
My brain is an unfocused mess - this sucks.
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I ran out of my meds and stupid state laws regarding how type 2 controlled substances is preventing me from refilling without a office visit which of course couldn't be scheduled immediately.
My brain is an unfocused mess - this sucks.
My brain is an unfocused mess - this sucks.
I put money into this so long ago, I can't even remember when. I wrote that money off a long time ago. Teaser hit my feed today, I had forgotten it even existed.
Still... pretty telling that comments are turned off. LOL www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM_l...
Still... pretty telling that comments are turned off. LOL www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM_l...
Camelot Unchained - Early Access Teaser
YouTube video by Unchained Entertainment
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November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I put money into this so long ago, I can't even remember when. I wrote that money off a long time ago. Teaser hit my feed today, I had forgotten it even existed.
Still... pretty telling that comments are turned off. LOL www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM_l...
Still... pretty telling that comments are turned off. LOL www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM_l...
The Almighty Dollar
YouTube video by Ozzy Osbourne - Topic
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November 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I wish all of you a safe and happy Halloween - and a Blessed Samhain to my Pagan friends.
October 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I wish all of you a safe and happy Halloween - and a Blessed Samhain to my Pagan friends.
The client I've serviced for years is being taken over by a larger company the past few months, so question of what will happen to me and my team is looming. My country is being taken over by fascists, and my daughter is in the mental hospital again.
Not sure how I'm holding it together to TBH.
Not sure how I'm holding it together to TBH.
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The client I've serviced for years is being taken over by a larger company the past few months, so question of what will happen to me and my team is looming. My country is being taken over by fascists, and my daughter is in the mental hospital again.
Not sure how I'm holding it together to TBH.
Not sure how I'm holding it together to TBH.
Uhhh, well this is awkward.
October 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Uhhh, well this is awkward.
I think most of us who support game representation could understand it on an empathetic or intuitive level.
But it's a whole other story when you get hit with it on an emotional level.
I met a neural spicy NPC recently - first since my diagnosis. It hit a lot different this time.
But it's a whole other story when you get hit with it on an emotional level.
I met a neural spicy NPC recently - first since my diagnosis. It hit a lot different this time.
October 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I think most of us who support game representation could understand it on an empathetic or intuitive level.
But it's a whole other story when you get hit with it on an emotional level.
I met a neural spicy NPC recently - first since my diagnosis. It hit a lot different this time.
But it's a whole other story when you get hit with it on an emotional level.
I met a neural spicy NPC recently - first since my diagnosis. It hit a lot different this time.
Palia is my latest Cozy game - and it's an addiction I can't let go of.
Maybe it's the welcoming community, or the repetitive tasks my ADHD brain thrives on.
Or maybe it's because I can decorate a house, I'll never actually have a chance to own IRL. Who knows.
I just know it's keeping me sane RN.
Maybe it's the welcoming community, or the repetitive tasks my ADHD brain thrives on.
Or maybe it's because I can decorate a house, I'll never actually have a chance to own IRL. Who knows.
I just know it's keeping me sane RN.
October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Palia is my latest Cozy game - and it's an addiction I can't let go of.
Maybe it's the welcoming community, or the repetitive tasks my ADHD brain thrives on.
Or maybe it's because I can decorate a house, I'll never actually have a chance to own IRL. Who knows.
I just know it's keeping me sane RN.
Maybe it's the welcoming community, or the repetitive tasks my ADHD brain thrives on.
Or maybe it's because I can decorate a house, I'll never actually have a chance to own IRL. Who knows.
I just know it's keeping me sane RN.
I'm not sure how I clung to this tiny mote in space as it rotated around our star one more time, but I'm still here. Been doing so for more than half a century, but I'm still hanging on.
October 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I'm not sure how I clung to this tiny mote in space as it rotated around our star one more time, but I'm still here. Been doing so for more than half a century, but I'm still hanging on.
I adore this month. :)
October 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I adore this month. :)
Ugh, learning a bunch of songs I liked were AI generated hit me like a punch to the gut.
They've been removed from my playlist and blocked from ever showing again, but man do I feel dirty having been duped. :(
They've been removed from my playlist and blocked from ever showing again, but man do I feel dirty having been duped. :(
September 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Ugh, learning a bunch of songs I liked were AI generated hit me like a punch to the gut.
They've been removed from my playlist and blocked from ever showing again, but man do I feel dirty having been duped. :(
They've been removed from my playlist and blocked from ever showing again, but man do I feel dirty having been duped. :(
So.... there is this cave at Ruby's fall right next to rubies remains. Never seen it before and I've been playing this game 881 hours. I like to think it's new - but it would be totally on brand for me to just be unobservant and never notice it till today 😖
September 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
So.... there is this cave at Ruby's fall right next to rubies remains. Never seen it before and I've been playing this game 881 hours. I like to think it's new - but it would be totally on brand for me to just be unobservant and never notice it till today 😖
I put this on some of my socials last year, but it's worth repeating.
I love Halloween, aka "Free Candy Day" and can't wait to be see all those smiling kids on my porch with their bags open. I don't care if you say Trick or Treat not, it's Free Candy Day, come and get it!
I love Halloween, aka "Free Candy Day" and can't wait to be see all those smiling kids on my porch with their bags open. I don't care if you say Trick or Treat not, it's Free Candy Day, come and get it!
September 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I put this on some of my socials last year, but it's worth repeating.
I love Halloween, aka "Free Candy Day" and can't wait to be see all those smiling kids on my porch with their bags open. I don't care if you say Trick or Treat not, it's Free Candy Day, come and get it!
I love Halloween, aka "Free Candy Day" and can't wait to be see all those smiling kids on my porch with their bags open. I don't care if you say Trick or Treat not, it's Free Candy Day, come and get it!