The LGBT Gamer Community Thread.

[Selene Spires]

Today was a bad day. I looked at the long road ahead to realize my true self and all the obstacles in my way (lack of money, close minded family members, and just the how long things take) and felt depressed. I also felt gender dysphoria all day badly. I called out of work and 'hid' in my room all day (still 'hiding').

I know nobody here an do much but offer sympathy, encouragement, and Internet hugs..but I just need someplace to talk about.

[Wei Ji the Learner]

*returns from Post Office, having mailed some collectible beanies to a friend in N. Ireland.*

Selene: Talking about a thing is good, because it prevents internalizing a thing, which is caustic to the Self.

[Rysky]

*nods*

That's what we're here for.

*offers hugs*

[John Napier 698]

Selene, just as you offered me an internet shoulder to cry on, I'll offer you one as well. The previous owner was a Skyrim assassin. I'm sure she won't be needing it anymore, as the rest of her is a pile of ash. :)

[Selene Spires]

Yeah...it does help talking about it. *hugs*

I think part of it is just I am older...so I do not think I have much time yet. All that time wasted. I really wish I could go back...sigh.

[John Napier 698]

So do I, Selene, so do I. Going back to twenty years old would have been right for me.

[Rennaivx]

I could go into an uplifting and inspiring Gandalf quote, but really, uplifting quotes only do so much good sometimes and linear time is a big old meanie. Sorry things are tough, Selene. We're here.

[CrystalSeas]

If you made the best decision you could with the information you had at the time, then you made the right decision back then.

Being kind starts with being kind to your younger self.

[Captain collateral damage]

The Doomkitten wrote:

Participating in the GLSEN day of silence at my school.

In other news, people are extremely confused as to why I'm not randomly bursting into song in the hallway or in class.

Me too!

Of course, it wasn't very well organized and I didn't know that it was even happening until 4th period, but it was still fun. :)

[Selene Spires]

Thanks for the kinds words they do help.

What is GLSEN?

[John Napier 698]

Selene, while one of my previous posts was an attempt at humor, I was entirely serious about giving you a shoulder. As always, my inbox is always open.

[feytharn]

*Burning bright and warm, offering a great place for hugs, smiles, companionship and talking, with tea and cocoa to face the colder days of spring*

[Rysky]

Whoops, I thought I posted but I guess it didn't go through (The site must hunger for hugs I guess XD)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[John Napier 698]

Thanks for the tea, Feytharn.

[Selene Spires]

feytharn wrote:

*Burning bright and warm, offering a great place for hugs, smiles, companionship and talking, with tea and cocoa to face the colder days of spring*

OMG!!! Fey harness is on fire!!!

;)

I think somebody forgot to use a alias.

*hugs* for everyone.

[Campfire Elemental]

*Sorry, I had a sore throat and needed someone to speak for me, I am better, now.*

[Rysky]

Meh, power out. But the rain is very soothing.

*builds a lean to for the campfire*

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[John Napier 698]

*Accepts Rysky Hugs (tm), just because I can*

[Selene Spires]

My Mom just gave me a women's blouse ...probably not the style I would go for...but it was a very nice gesture. :)

I kinda love it when the power goes out...as long as I have light to read by. But growing up my family would turn off all the lights, TVs, etc...light a couple of candles and tell stories and such. We only did it a handful of times...but it was fun.

[Rennaivx]

Power outages are my favorite, especially because they're often accompanied by lightning and thunder, which is my other favorite. (Either lightning and thunder or not paying the power bill. Had a fair few of the latter as a kid.)

[Rysky]

That's awesome Selene ^w^

And apparently it was a tornado that didn't touch down. *shrugs*

Still raining though.

[John Napier 698]

That the tornado didn't touch down is very good news, Rysky. Several counties North of Pittsburgh have terrain that is flat enough for tornadoes to be a very serious emergency. If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to keep thoughts for your area's continued safety foremost in my mind.

[doctor_wu]

My pfs game did not go off yesterday :(

[Selene Spires]

doctor_wu wrote:

My pfs game did not go off yesterday :(

I hate when a game does not go off....it is like you are looking forward to it all day...and finding out last minute it has been canceled...:(

*hugs*

[Wei Ji the Learner]

Selene Spires wrote:

doctor_wu wrote:

My pfs game did not go off yesterday :(

I hate when a game does not go off....it is like you are looking forward to it all day...and finding out last minute it has been canceled...:(

*hugs*

...all day? Try *all week* or *all month*...

Those are the hard days...

Hope everyone is having a safe evening out there, when they have their evening!

[John Napier 698]

Selene Spires wrote:

doctor_wu wrote:

My pfs game did not go off yesterday :(

I hate when a game does not go off....it is like you are looking forward to it all day...and finding out last minute it has been canceled...:(

*hugs*

Having been the recipient of so many "dropped" games in the past, I sympathize. *hugs*

[Rysky]

Sorry to hear that Doctor. I hope you and everyone else has better luck with their gaming in the future ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Rysky]

Back to back hugs!

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[John Napier 698]

*Accepts Hugs*

[Selene Spires]

*hugs*

Good morning everyone.

[Rysky]

Good morning!

*keeps hugging*

[Campfire Elemental]

*Burning warm and bright, providing comfort and cozyness for smiles, hugs, companionship, conversation and [insert facepalm for not noticing any sooner] gaming*
*also: Tea and Coffee galore*

[feytharn]

*gets hugs*

[John Napier 698]

Thanks for the tea. I needed that.

[Rysky]

It's too early to be Wednesday....

Oh well ^w^

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Freehold DM]

Back from Chicago!

Con did not go so well for us...

[Wei Ji the Learner]

*vents part of the the 75C idle temps from his gpu into the channel to help warm it*

Going to look at cleaning it tonight with solution, already have the drivers up to date, card is five years old, though, so it might just be wearing out...

Be safe and careful out there, kids!

[John Napier 698]

Wei Ji the Learner wrote:

*vents part of the the 75C idle temps from his gpu into the channel to help warm it*

Going to look at cleaning it tonight with solution, already have the drivers up to date, card is five years old, though, so it might just be wearing out...

Be safe and careful out there, kids!

It could be dust. If the GPU has a fan, take a vacuum cleaner to it. Dust settling on the heat sink reduces its efficiency. Also, check for loose components on the card.

[feytharn]

John Napier 698 wrote:

Wei Ji the Learner wrote:

*vents part of the the 75C idle temps from his gpu into the channel to help warm it*

Going to look at cleaning it tonight with solution, already have the drivers up to date, card is five years old, though, so it might just be wearing out...

Be safe and careful out there, kids!

It could be dust. If the GPU has a fan, take a vacuum cleaner to it. Dust settling on the heat sink reduces its efficiency. Also, check for loose components on the card.

Use that vacuum cleaner very gently (as in, keep it at distance, minimum strength). Try to prevent the fans from turning during the process (that could create small electric surges, sometimes enough to kill the GPU). If you have a handheld vacuum cleaner, use that instead.

[Freehold DM]

The Doomkitten wrote:

AAAAAAAAAA

NEW STEVEN UNIVERSE EPISODE ON THE 8TH

AAAAAAAAAA

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

[John Napier 698]

feytharn wrote:

John Napier 698 wrote:

Wei Ji the Learner wrote:

*vents part of the the 75C idle temps from his gpu into the channel to help warm it*

Going to look at cleaning it tonight with solution, already have the drivers up to date, card is five years old, though, so it might just be wearing out...

Be safe and careful out there, kids!

It could be dust. If the GPU has a fan, take a vacuum cleaner to it. Dust settling on the heat sink reduces its efficiency. Also, check for loose components on the card.

Use that vacuum cleaner very gently (as in, keep it at distance, minimum strength). Try to prevent the fans from turning during the process (that could create small electric surges, sometimes enough to kill the GPU). If you have a handheld vacuum cleaner, use that instead.

Yeah, what Feytharn said. :)

[John Napier 698]

And now, for a bit of nostalgia, Windows 1.01

[John Napier 698]

feytharn wrote:

John Napier 698 wrote:

Wei Ji the Learner wrote:

*vents part of the the 75C idle temps from his gpu into the channel to help warm it*

Going to look at cleaning it tonight with solution, already have the drivers up to date, card is five years old, though, so it might just be wearing out...

Be safe and careful out there, kids!

It could be dust. If the GPU has a fan, take a vacuum cleaner to it. Dust settling on the heat sink reduces its efficiency. Also, check for loose components on the card.

Use that vacuum cleaner very gently (as in, keep it at distance, minimum strength). Try to prevent the fans from turning during the process (that could create small electric surges, sometimes enough to kill the GPU). If you have a handheld vacuum cleaner, use that instead.

You could also use a spray can of compressed air. And don't forget to check for loose components. The parts, especially the elecrolytic capacitors shouldn't wiggle. I lost a system board due to a single loose capacitor.

[feytharn]

John Napier 698 wrote:

And now, for a bit of nostalgia, Windows 1.01

Sigh

I didn't work with Windows until 3.1
Does anybody remember the Atari ST?
Or even 'GEOS' for the Commodore 64?

[Wei Ji the Learner]

John Napier 698 wrote:

feytharn wrote:

John Napier 698 wrote:

Wei Ji the Learner wrote:

*vents part of the the 75C idle temps from his gpu into the channel to help warm it*

Going to look at cleaning it tonight with solution, already have the drivers up to date, card is five years old, though, so it might just be wearing out...

Be safe and careful out there, kids!

It could be dust. If the GPU has a fan, take a vacuum cleaner to it. Dust settling on the heat sink reduces its efficiency. Also, check for loose components on the card.

Use that vacuum cleaner very gently (as in, keep it at distance, minimum strength). Try to prevent the fans from turning during the process (that could create small electric surges, sometimes enough to kill the GPU). If you have a handheld vacuum cleaner, use that instead.

You could also use a spray can of compressed air. And don't forget to check for loose components. The parts, especially the elecrolytic capacitors shouldn't wiggle. I lost a system board due to a single loose capacitor.

I've been using compressed air on it, either tonight or tomorrow morning comes the 'swab with isopropyl alcohol' step...

[Abraham spalding]

feytharn wrote:

John Napier 698 wrote:

And now, for a bit of nostalgia, Windows 1.01

Sigh

I didn't work with Windows until 3.1
Does anybody remember the Atari ST?
Or even 'GEOS' for the Commodore 64?

I had a commodore colt growing up. The screen would roll. I made it to level 98 on Tetris with the screen rolling before dad messed with it and cost me the game.

[Wei Ji the Learner]

...had a C64 then 'inherited' a C64c from my grandmother, but aside from a bit of games on it, didn't do much with it, sadly. And then they suffered basement rot and that was that.

[John Napier 698]

feytharn wrote:

John Napier 698 wrote:

And now, for a bit of nostalgia, Windows 1.01

Sigh

I didn't work with Windows until 3.1
Does anybody remember the Atari ST?
Or even 'GEOS' for the Commodore 64?

I remember GEOS (Graphical Environment Operating System). I had both a C64 and a C128 while stationed in Germany.

[Rysky]

Crap, forget to wish a happy Lesbian Visibility Day yesterday, to all our lovely and awesome Lesbians here I hope you had a great day yesterday!

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Freehold DM]

Lesbians rule!