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distanced.bsky.social

@distanced.bsky.social

youtube.com/distanced Lead developer of Portal 2: Abyss Producer of Portal 2: Desolation

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distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

apparently I've been working on this train for two years, but I'm pleased to say the end is in sight. I spent an hour today getting LOD2 for the cab down from ~760 to exactly 500 verts, since apparently that's a strict standard. The coupler version is going to be like 600 idc

distanced.bsky.social@distanced.bsky.social

Car 1 done!

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PORTAL 2: DESOLATION
@emberspark.games

We're hiring! Desolation is actively looking for organic AND hard-surface modellers to join the team. If you have experience modelling plants, creatures, machinery, appliances, and other organic and/or hard-surface props, please fill out the volunteer form here: forms.gle/uMd2nJMDiSLz...

docs.google.comDesolation Volunteer FormThanks for showing interest in helping out with the mod! Please fill in all required fields. NOTE: We are not looking for playtesters right now. Please do not apply to be a playtester!

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Gio Petti
@giopetti.bsky.social

My new documentary THE TRAIN TO NOWHERE has just pulled into the station. It's an exploration of Ottawa's rail history, and having hope in bleak times for transit. Watch it here: youtu.be/wLD0L63QgxU 🚄🚃🚃 #Ottawa #Ottcity #Octranspo

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distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

But why spend some extra money now when you can spend 3X more a decade from now. Of course the ideal scenario would have Line 2 & 4 electrified same as 1 & 3 with a tie-in at Bayview to allow direct Downtown-Airport service, but I have doubts this will happen within my lifetime

distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

My experiences with Line 2 and 4 have been good, but honestly I've been very surprised by how often it's been having issues - I've been getting service alerts for both at least twice a week this winter. Hopefully the East and West extensions open soon and the Stage 2 trio will be complete!

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distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

Line 4 is great for people riding in from out west or who already live near Line 2, but idk why you would cut a bus route from downtown which is faster and more direct. Line 4 itself has really just been good at highlighting the shortcomings of Stage 2, especially the lack of double tracking.

distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

If the entire alignment was double tracked it would be easy to run an occasional airport service direct to/from Bayview, which for many pax would eliminate a transfer. And Stage 2 South was the perfect time to do this - they had the entire line closed and tore up all the tracks.

distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

Since these have opened by far the biggest criticism I have heard is how much more inconvenient it is getting to the airport now, especially for people travelling from downtown who need to make two transfers. IMO just because there's a rail link doesn't mean there shouldn't also be a bus.

distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

Frictional and Remedy both did their announcements correctly, IMO you shouldn't be announcing something if the release date is more than a year away. People don't have to wait as long if they don't know it's coming out!

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Rail Fans Canada
@railfans.ca

In reflecting on the current O-Train offering, here are a few ideas that would enhance the service. 1.) O-Train Lines 2 & 4 should have the same hours as Line 1. (Going to airport in the early morning is difficult, but near impossible by train when Line 1 opens at 5am and Lines 2 & 4 open at 6am.

distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

Happy birthday to C:S!! I've met so many amazing people and have been given so many wonderful opportunities because of this game, I have so much to thank it for. So excited to see what the next 10 years will bring 😁

Cities: Skylines@citiesskylines.paradoxinteractive.com

It's the 10th anniversary of Cities: Skylines, and it's time to celebrate! #Cities10years What has been the best part of the last 10 years for you? youtu.be/JFp9Vb7KgnE

youtu.beHappy 10 Years Cities! | Anniversary VideoYouTube video by Cities: Skylines
distanced.bsky.social
@distanced.bsky.social

I love colour coding groups of clips in premiere pro, but as soon as you get to the bottom of the colour list it's just the most shit colours of all time. Why are these here. Using these just makes me want to delete the clips they're on

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JPV Art (Comms Limited)
@jpv-art.bsky.social

Gunner, HEAT, Combine! The L2A8 Pagong is an improvised main battle tank converted from a heavy combine harvester. I wish someone would combine Farming Simulator, Mechwarrior, and GHPC. Non-simulationist games are getting really boring. #GrainWars #Tanks #Warthunder #GHPC #Farmingsimulator #wargames