@danielholt@mstdn.games
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danielholt

@danielholt@mstdn.games

Hey.

I'm Dan. A 36 year old father of two who doesn't have nearly as much time as he needs to do half the things he wishes he had the time to do.

I mainly Toot about the following:

#VideoGames
#Hockey
#UKPolitics
#Parenting
#Reading

I also run https://gamepad.club/@videogame_art

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trixter, to random
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I have become a person who carries three sets of headphones in their bag, how did this happen

danielholt,
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@trixter can I ask why?

danielholt, to Steamdeck
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https://www.pcgamesn.com/steam-deck/fallout-4-next-gen-update-broken

I'd argue that the 'Verified' system was already a bit of a mess.

It should mean that the game runs, and runs to a pretty solid level on Deck.

It doesn't mean that at all. It's an absolutely horrible way to work out if your #SteamDeck can play a game and at this point I've stopped using it as a guide. ProtomDB or @steamdeckhq for me.

#Videogames

EighthLayer, to random
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I have a wedding to go to tomorrow. I hate going to weddings. Especially ones where I basically don’t know anyone.

It’s just full of socially awkward small talk I don’t care for, with people I’ll never speak to again in my life. What’s the point?

danielholt,
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@EighthLayer @UKFilmNerd my brother's wedding last year was alright. We got these absolutely huge bread rolls and a bucket load of beef and chips and sauces.

Simple but effective. I ate too much and then didn't want to run around after the kids anymore....but it was worth it.

danielholt, to Hockey
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This is like the first time in my 17/18 years of fandom that I won't be able to watch an #AllCaps playoff game and as much as the team sucks ass, that does make me sad.

The series itself? I still think the boys can win a game or two. Let's be honest here though, trying to beat this NY team was always going to be an uphill struggle.

This teams playoff run was just getting into the playoffs in the first place; that was the fun bit.

#HNOM #Hockey #NHL

danielholt, to Bluey
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It's barely 7am and I've already spent two hours parenting before a full ten hour shift at work. In short, it's been rough.

To make it worse. My kids just put on the latest episode of #Bluey.

I am not emotionally or physically able to handle this emotional abuse before work, but alas, here we are. Thoughts and Prayers please. It's gonna get messy. And that's before I even start at work.

#Parenting

danielholt,
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AHH fuck. And I'm crying.

danielholt, to VideoGames
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So, what 2024 games have you been playing? There's got to be something out there that released this year that's holding your attention. What say you?

#Videogames #Gaming

steamdeckhq, to Steamdeck
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Oh I’m about to lose a lot of sleep, aren’t I.

Let’s see how #Hades2 is on the #SteamDeck so far!

danielholt,
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@steamdeckhq ....when did this happen?

danielholt, to random
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Not that I'm counting the days or anything but in exactly one year my 2 year old will be eligible for the 30 funded hours of childcare.

Like his big sister I'm hoping to send him to the local primary schools attached Nursery. She loved it. Hopefully he will too. Fingers crossed.

365 days. I can almost see the freedom.

#Parent

danielholt,
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@EighthLayer We've not spent a penny on childcare yet, because we just can't afford it.

It does mean however that 7/7 days one of us is working all day so we never get to share the load or even spend time together as a family.

When he's at nursery 4/5 days we'll be able to work at the same time, and thus actually get weekends together. Finally.

mrpablington, to Playdate
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Gonna try today!

danielholt,
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@mrpablington literally the only reason I want to get hold of a Playdate.

EighthLayer, to random
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I got an email saying someone had tried to log into my LinkedIn account. So I changed my password despite having 2FA enabled just to be on the safe side.

As I was there, I just had a browse around and a scroll through the timeline. That place is just one giant circle jerk, isn’t it? 😬

#LinkedIn

danielholt,
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@EighthLayer I've never fully understood what LinkedIn was. Facebook but for people who work in an office and who think their job is significantly more important than it is?

danielholt, to Hockey
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Absolute scenes in Holt Mansion. Turns out the #AllCaps game is on early, very early. So I guess I'm getting some Sunday afternoon hockey. Thank you daylight saving.

#HNOM #Hockey

danielholt, to UKpolitics
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They have to because saying otherwise is electoral suicide. I don't blame them, I don't even blame old people for it; they're voting for what best suits them

Young people; get involved, get engaged. Our politics is dictated by the aged. If we want a better deal for young people then we need to get young people voting. Strike fear into the hearts of politicians who think you don't give a shit because you don't appear to give a shit. Go and fucking vote.

#UKPolitics

64bithero, to penguins
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Nice!
#hnom #penguins #nhl #hockey

danielholt,
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@64bithero nice

Hundstrasse, to random
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Good Morning Fedi Gamers! Hope you've all got some fun stuffs lined up for the weekend?

danielholt,
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@Hundstrasse going to keep going with #PrinceOfPersiaTheLostCrown. Game is a lot larger than I originally thought.

EighthLayer, to iPhone
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Every time I take the case off my #iPhone to clean it, I’m reminded of how premium the device feels.

Then I’m reminded that the iPhone 13 Pro is an absolute fingerprint magnet. 😂

#Tech

danielholt,
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@EighthLayer my daughter dropped my caseless Galaxy S10 on the kitchen floor when she was a toddler. The glass back was utterly fucked. I've not risked it since.

danielholt, to VideoGames
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I've been playing #PrinceOfPersiaTheLostCrown over the last few days and you know what? It's damn good fun. Perhaps a little talkier than I'd like, but that very small nit aside I'm having a blast and can't wait to get back to it.

Also, given I like this...and have had a blast with Ori and Hollow Knight in recent months, is it fair to assume I'm now a fan of the humble #Metroidvania?

What a time to be alive.

#Videogames #SearchAction

danielholt, to random
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We're approaching the ten year anniversary of when the games community got up in arms about a tutorial level that allowed you to stealthily sneak up on your in-game wife and give them a loving kiss.

How time flies.

danielholt,
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@EighthLayer @natejung yeah that's the one.

danielholt, to random
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It's ma birthday. Heap praise on me!

Hundstrasse, to minidisc
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Finally dug my #MiniDisc player out. Currently charging some batteries; gonna make some nice #VGM mixes... But more importantly, why have we abandoned physical media?? Just look at these. Look at what you could be storing your music on. 🤩

danielholt,
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@Hundstrasse I was the one guy at school who had a minidisk player and I absolutely bloody loved it.

EighthLayer, to tech
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When you’re used to a 120Hz refresh rate on your phone, but you have to enable Battery Saver mode and the refresh rate drops to 60Hz.

#Tech #iPhone #iOS

Jim Carrey gagging GIF

danielholt,
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@EighthLayer me when I'm forced to play a game at 30FPS.

danielholt, to random
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Determined that today is going to be a good day. No crying. No breakdown. Just me, being a good dad and trying to enjoy the mayhem.

Here we go.

#Dadstodon #UKParent

Hundstrasse, (edited ) to GameCube
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The #GameCube has been such a fun console to explore. I didn't have it when it was current, but now it has pride of place in the #RetroGaming nook... Also, let's face it, it's the ultimate system for classic #ResidentEvil.

Here's my collection ☺️... The tiny discs are super cute!

danielholt,
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@Hundstrasse those discs are cute as fuck, and I love the designs on them too.

Don't sleep on Luigi's Mansion if you can get a copy, and Viewtiful Joe.

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