Jack
@jacksthena.me
Lover of tech, gaming, anime, science, and learning new things.
AuDHD. Professional computer guy. (Mostly sysadmin and backend dev these days.)
AuDHD. Professional computer guy. (Mostly sysadmin and backend dev these days.)
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Jack
@jacksthena.me
· Oct 10
Hi, I'm Jack! I...
💻️ Work in IT
🎮️ Like talking about my hobbies. Gaming, TV/movies/anime, 3D printing, too many to list here!
🫂 Believe in being decent to people
🚫 Try not to mix microblogging with politics
🤖 Don't like AI
🎭️ Like posting semi-anonymously, and do my best not to abuse that.
💻️ Work in IT
🎮️ Like talking about my hobbies. Gaming, TV/movies/anime, 3D printing, too many to list here!
🫂 Believe in being decent to people
🚫 Try not to mix microblogging with politics
🤖 Don't like AI
🎭️ Like posting semi-anonymously, and do my best not to abuse that.
I'm still on the fence on Pokopia. I might get it...but I'm not bothering with Game Key Card nonsense.
I really need to try Dinkum too. That looks to be in a similar vein, from what I've seen. Also, that Palworld spin-off looked pretty great!
I really need to try Dinkum too. That looks to be in a similar vein, from what I've seen. Also, that Palworld spin-off looked pretty great!
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I'm still on the fence on Pokopia. I might get it...but I'm not bothering with Game Key Card nonsense.
I really need to try Dinkum too. That looks to be in a similar vein, from what I've seen. Also, that Palworld spin-off looked pretty great!
I really need to try Dinkum too. That looks to be in a similar vein, from what I've seen. Also, that Palworld spin-off looked pretty great!
Dang. Nintendo won't be giving Pokemon Pokopia is effectively digital-only now? The first of many games, I'm sure. Nintendo just keeps moving further and further away from what I want to see. Disappointing.
More and more, indie games are where it's at for me.
More and more, indie games are where it's at for me.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dang. Nintendo won't be giving Pokemon Pokopia is effectively digital-only now? The first of many games, I'm sure. Nintendo just keeps moving further and further away from what I want to see. Disappointing.
More and more, indie games are where it's at for me.
More and more, indie games are where it's at for me.
Yeah, from what I'm seeing so far, Pokemon Z-A is a skip for me. The new battle system looks tempting, but the city-only approach is disappointing. I'm not a huge fan of mega evolutions.
I'd try it for $30-40, but not $70. Maybe someday - if it ever goes on sale.
I'd try it for $30-40, but not $70. Maybe someday - if it ever goes on sale.
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Yeah, from what I'm seeing so far, Pokemon Z-A is a skip for me. The new battle system looks tempting, but the city-only approach is disappointing. I'm not a huge fan of mega evolutions.
I'd try it for $30-40, but not $70. Maybe someday - if it ever goes on sale.
I'd try it for $30-40, but not $70. Maybe someday - if it ever goes on sale.
It never fails. If I check to when the order is get delivered today...it gets delayed. 😑
Every time.
Every time.
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It never fails. If I check to when the order is get delivered today...it gets delayed. 😑
Every time.
Every time.
I look forward to reading the Pokémon Z-A reviews. I'm really hoping there's more to the game world than the city.
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I look forward to reading the Pokémon Z-A reviews. I'm really hoping there's more to the game world than the city.
Dangit...I'm getting the AD5X printer too!
I have wanted multi-filament printing since the first time I saw it. I've hoped that the Palette would be the solution, but it's forever out of stock and too expensive. There is a printer that handles 4 filaments out of the box! Under $400! Ordered.
I have wanted multi-filament printing since the first time I saw it. I've hoped that the Palette would be the solution, but it's forever out of stock and too expensive. There is a printer that handles 4 filaments out of the box! Under $400! Ordered.
October 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Dangit...I'm getting the AD5X printer too!
I have wanted multi-filament printing since the first time I saw it. I've hoped that the Palette would be the solution, but it's forever out of stock and too expensive. There is a printer that handles 4 filaments out of the box! Under $400! Ordered.
I have wanted multi-filament printing since the first time I saw it. I've hoped that the Palette would be the solution, but it's forever out of stock and too expensive. There is a printer that handles 4 filaments out of the box! Under $400! Ordered.
New printer's up and running! 😁
October 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
New printer's up and running! 😁
Reading through Ascendance of a Bookworm...this is Myne. Constantly.
October 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Reading through Ascendance of a Bookworm...this is Myne. Constantly.
Hi, I'm Jack! I...
💻️ Work in IT
🎮️ Like talking about my hobbies. Gaming, TV/movies/anime, 3D printing, too many to list here!
🫂 Believe in being decent to people
🚫 Try not to mix microblogging with politics
🤖 Don't like AI
🎭️ Like posting semi-anonymously, and do my best not to abuse that.
💻️ Work in IT
🎮️ Like talking about my hobbies. Gaming, TV/movies/anime, 3D printing, too many to list here!
🫂 Believe in being decent to people
🚫 Try not to mix microblogging with politics
🤖 Don't like AI
🎭️ Like posting semi-anonymously, and do my best not to abuse that.
October 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Hi, I'm Jack! I...
💻️ Work in IT
🎮️ Like talking about my hobbies. Gaming, TV/movies/anime, 3D printing, too many to list here!
🫂 Believe in being decent to people
🚫 Try not to mix microblogging with politics
🤖 Don't like AI
🎭️ Like posting semi-anonymously, and do my best not to abuse that.
💻️ Work in IT
🎮️ Like talking about my hobbies. Gaming, TV/movies/anime, 3D printing, too many to list here!
🫂 Believe in being decent to people
🚫 Try not to mix microblogging with politics
🤖 Don't like AI
🎭️ Like posting semi-anonymously, and do my best not to abuse that.
I always love getting a chance to get out and hike - ESPECIALLY this time of year!
October 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I always love getting a chance to get out and hike - ESPECIALLY this time of year!
Oof. I see more and more people talking about leaving BlueSky. I've definitely missed something, and am not looking forward to tracking down what. 😬
If I move again...it's probably just Mastodon...and then slowly, nothing at all. (Not enough people on Mastodon.)
If I move again...it's probably just Mastodon...and then slowly, nothing at all. (Not enough people on Mastodon.)
October 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Oof. I see more and more people talking about leaving BlueSky. I've definitely missed something, and am not looking forward to tracking down what. 😬
If I move again...it's probably just Mastodon...and then slowly, nothing at all. (Not enough people on Mastodon.)
If I move again...it's probably just Mastodon...and then slowly, nothing at all. (Not enough people on Mastodon.)
I've been out of 3D printing for a while - just not getting around to maintenance.
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
October 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I've been out of 3D printing for a while - just not getting around to maintenance.
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
...but I just saw THIS. Core XY, auto-leveling, multi-stage air filtration, quick-change ends, and I understand it has environmental temp control? All for under $400? I'm getting one. 👀
See... I like the idea of having Amazon deliver everything together each week. Less wasted hours, helps the environment.
...but EVERY TIME they're late. Like...they planned for this, right? And when they damage something? They figure you're not in a hurry. That replacement? Another week's wait.
😐️
...but EVERY TIME they're late. Like...they planned for this, right? And when they damage something? They figure you're not in a hurry. That replacement? Another week's wait.
😐️
October 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
See... I like the idea of having Amazon deliver everything together each week. Less wasted hours, helps the environment.
...but EVERY TIME they're late. Like...they planned for this, right? And when they damage something? They figure you're not in a hurry. That replacement? Another week's wait.
😐️
...but EVERY TIME they're late. Like...they planned for this, right? And when they damage something? They figure you're not in a hurry. That replacement? Another week's wait.
😐️
Okay, maybe ONE more game. I've been curious about this one. I've wanted to try learning Japanese. It might make a nice starting point.
October 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Okay, maybe ONE more game. I've been curious about this one. I've wanted to try learning Japanese. It might make a nice starting point.
My mini Steam Sale haul. I try not to overdo it on Steam sales these days, but all four of these are games I've been wanting to play.
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
October 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
My mini Steam Sale haul. I try not to overdo it on Steam sales these days, but all four of these are games I've been wanting to play.
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
Song of Iron looks AMAZING!
Dinkum to scratch that exploration/building itch.
Skul as I'm always wanting a new sidescrolling action-platformer
And Ruffy looks FUN!
ROFL! Yeah, who'd have thought that an OS that's more disjointed, gives you less control, spies on you, pushes ads, installs stuff without your permission, only seems to focus on pushing AI features, reboots when you're not looking, and tries forcing you to buy a new computer…would be so unpopular?!
October 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
ROFL! Yeah, who'd have thought that an OS that's more disjointed, gives you less control, spies on you, pushes ads, installs stuff without your permission, only seems to focus on pushing AI features, reboots when you're not looking, and tries forcing you to buy a new computer…would be so unpopular?!
Gahhh! I'm doing it! I'm upping my pledge to the Fabula Ultima Deluxe Bundle. I already know that I love the game. Getting the special hardbacks, the item cards, dice, etc. ...that'll be worth it to me.
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
October 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Gahhh! I'm doing it! I'm upping my pledge to the Fabula Ultima Deluxe Bundle. I already know that I love the game. Getting the special hardbacks, the item cards, dice, etc. ...that'll be worth it to me.
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
If you're into TTRPGs and Final Fantasy (or JRPGs in general), I'd recommend giving it a look!
Ooo! Fabula Ultima has been a favorite in my gaming group lately. They just launched a Kickstarter that has actual hardback books!
I'm backing for the core rulebook in hardback, but I might see how money looks in a bit - pick up more. 👀
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ndg...
I'm backing for the core rulebook in hardback, but I might see how money looks in a bit - pick up more. 👀
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ndg...
Fabula Ultima TTJRPG Celebration Edition + Bestiary Vol. I
The ENNIE-winning JRPG-inspired tabletop role-playing game levels up with hardback and collector's editions, and the new Bestiary Vol.I
www.kickstarter.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Ooo! Fabula Ultima has been a favorite in my gaming group lately. They just launched a Kickstarter that has actual hardback books!
I'm backing for the core rulebook in hardback, but I might see how money looks in a bit - pick up more. 👀
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ndg...
I'm backing for the core rulebook in hardback, but I might see how money looks in a bit - pick up more. 👀
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ndg...
Dang! I've been reading through Ascendance of a Bookworm, getting impatient for a new season of the anime.
I finally hit a book that's out of stock. Gotta go digital. So digging around, I found that I still have a Kindle! 4th gen? And Amazon still seems to support it! 😲
I'm shocked! That's decent!
I finally hit a book that's out of stock. Gotta go digital. So digging around, I found that I still have a Kindle! 4th gen? And Amazon still seems to support it! 😲
I'm shocked! That's decent!
September 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dang! I've been reading through Ascendance of a Bookworm, getting impatient for a new season of the anime.
I finally hit a book that's out of stock. Gotta go digital. So digging around, I found that I still have a Kindle! 4th gen? And Amazon still seems to support it! 😲
I'm shocked! That's decent!
I finally hit a book that's out of stock. Gotta go digital. So digging around, I found that I still have a Kindle! 4th gen? And Amazon still seems to support it! 😲
I'm shocked! That's decent!
Reposted by Jack
I miss my 50-year streak of not knowing who the Secretary of Health is or anything about them.
September 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I miss my 50-year streak of not knowing who the Secretary of Health is or anything about them.
Reposted by Jack
A properly functioning government doesn't dominate the news cycle. You could go weeks without thinking about it at all. Remember what that was like, all that extra mental energy to just enjoy your life?
September 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A properly functioning government doesn't dominate the news cycle. You could go weeks without thinking about it at all. Remember what that was like, all that extra mental energy to just enjoy your life?
Reposted by Jack
Pocketpair announced farming life sim spin-off Palworld: Palfarm
#PalworldPalfarm #Palworld #Gaming #PCGaming
#PalworldPalfarm #Palworld #Gaming #PCGaming
Pocketpair announced farming life sim spin-off Palworld: Palfarm
Pocketpair have to be trolling Nintendo and The Pokémon Company at this point, with the announcement of Palworld: Palfarm.
www.gamingonlinux.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Pocketpair announced farming life sim spin-off Palworld: Palfarm
#PalworldPalfarm #Palworld #Gaming #PCGaming
#PalworldPalfarm #Palworld #Gaming #PCGaming
Wait... The Mandalorian and Grogu is a movie? Why???
Even without Disney censorship on the table (and whether that was a distraction or merely ill-timed), that doesn't seem...movie-worthy? I'll see how things are next year, but that's a very likely skip for me.
Even without Disney censorship on the table (and whether that was a distraction or merely ill-timed), that doesn't seem...movie-worthy? I'll see how things are next year, but that's a very likely skip for me.
September 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Wait... The Mandalorian and Grogu is a movie? Why???
Even without Disney censorship on the table (and whether that was a distraction or merely ill-timed), that doesn't seem...movie-worthy? I'll see how things are next year, but that's a very likely skip for me.
Even without Disney censorship on the table (and whether that was a distraction or merely ill-timed), that doesn't seem...movie-worthy? I'll see how things are next year, but that's a very likely skip for me.
Oof. Spent fair chunks of three days trying to GET Molly-FOSS, MollySocket, Ntfy, and the Ntfy app talking to each other securely.
Maybe I'm just being dumb... But I'm giving up for now. Too much time in Docker logs, yaml, toml, etc.
I can see why people just use Google/Apple push notifications. 😅
Maybe I'm just being dumb... But I'm giving up for now. Too much time in Docker logs, yaml, toml, etc.
I can see why people just use Google/Apple push notifications. 😅
September 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Oof. Spent fair chunks of three days trying to GET Molly-FOSS, MollySocket, Ntfy, and the Ntfy app talking to each other securely.
Maybe I'm just being dumb... But I'm giving up for now. Too much time in Docker logs, yaml, toml, etc.
I can see why people just use Google/Apple push notifications. 😅
Maybe I'm just being dumb... But I'm giving up for now. Too much time in Docker logs, yaml, toml, etc.
I can see why people just use Google/Apple push notifications. 😅