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Adequate, sufficient, up-to-snuff
After five years in Steam Early Access (previously), the automation marvel that is Satisfactory receives a 1.0 release tomorrow.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:30 AM on September 9, 2024 (14 comments)

Whatt icc wolde nū don, an forrþward wiþþ Godd
A bardcore take on Kate Bush's legendary track, here is "Running Up That Hill" in Early Middle English (credits to the many collaborators for that track in the yt description).
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 11:25 AM on February 2, 2024 (7 comments)

Looking for a smoky char in a Sa Tế recipe
I've made some Sa Tế at home, and it is good but could be better. How can I kick it up a notch in the roasted smokiness department?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 12:11 PM on October 9, 2023 (7 comments)

Next Gen Nerds
Griffin McElroy, Travis McElroy, and Felicia Day host a hilarious panel at the recent AwesomeCon in DC, delving into the delight and challenges of parenting their own new generation of nerds and dorks, and how to foster that love the same weird things that their parents enjoy and create.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:17 AM on July 12, 2023 (9 comments)

Who can forge this ancient artifact once more?
Are there any reliable companies/artisans who can create custom body jewelry? Specifically, one who can recreate this now out-of-production Stinger Talon?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 12:20 PM on July 10, 2023

Is this a real car? Is it just fantasy?
Back in 2021, Toyota showed a couple of EV concept cars under the monikers of "Micro Box" and "Mid Box". News has been pretty quiet since then - is there a way of finding out whether these are just spitball designs or something that's actually being developed?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 9:46 AM on April 3, 2023 (10 comments)

Grim Tidings for the Bleakest Season
Lustmord has released a newly mastered redux of "The Silent Night" for all your dark ambient holiday needs.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 12:15 PM on December 7, 2022 (5 comments)

You like my body the way it is
Backxwash is the performing name of Ashanti Mutinta, blending hip-hop with doom metal, avante-noise, pagan spirituality and trans representation. She discusses her latest album, 2021's 'I LIE HERE BURIED WITH MY RINGS AND MY DRESSES' in various interviews, and has a fantastic half hour studio-live set presented by Audiotree.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 11:03 AM on May 25, 2022 (5 comments)

Use [Chisel] on [Spinning Ghost] - Get [Burl Vase] and [ASMR Vid]
David Adamsen is a woodworker out of Maine, with a delightful YubTub channel full of vids showing how his luxurious woodturning creations come into being. Come for the delicious wood art, stay for the soothing and wordlessly meditative twenty minute vids of blurs turning into shapes and wood shavings.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 11:33 AM on May 3, 2022 (6 comments)

Grimoires and Gematria and Giggles, oh my
Esoterica is the YubTub channel of Dr. Justin Sledge, a scholar of the arcane in history, philosophy, and religion. In each of his video essays he does a deep dive on the mystical traditions, texts, and progenitors of various occult traditions, with a very scholarly eye and a surprisingly witty dry humor.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:34 AM on March 28, 2022 (8 comments)

A hand cream like no other, apparently
I'm looking to track down a Czech hand cream as a gift, but the only options I've been able to find don't ship outside of the Czech Republic or Slovakia. Is there any place that will ship to the US?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 9:24 PM on December 13, 2021 (4 comments)

This exact cable, but different
I have a Pixel 6. I have Android Auto in my car. This cord used to work absolutely perfectly for my old Pixel 3, but is crap on the 6. Where can I get a replacement?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 10:03 PM on November 28, 2021 (3 comments)

Antique graphic design questions ahoy
What is this semi-antiquated illustration *layout style* called? To be clear, I'm looking to identify the placement and structure of the images on the page in a regular and usually symmetrical fashion, rather than the style of the illustrations themselves. Is there a term for this type of layout structure? Catalog Style or something seems close, but I can't find any clear answers via the googles.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 3:52 AM on October 24, 2021 (7 comments)

Cheesy Movie creates horrible childhood memories
When I was a yoof (somewhere around 1988, give or take a few years) I was staying at my Gramma's house for the summer. One afternoon while flipping through TV, and had my first ever exposure to a 'sex scene' in video - a scene which ended in a bizarre Rube-Goldbergian accidental electrocution death for both participants. What in the heck was this movie/show? (specific details inside)
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 10:10 AM on April 23, 2021 (5 comments)

Mastery of blaseball is in the blood. And the peanuts.
Love the *idea* of Blaseball, but can't quite be arsed to actually follow the mutant-surreal fantasy baseball process in real time? Quinns from Shut Up and Sit Down has you covered! A quick and jaunty recap of the last 14 seasons, with illustrations. Part 1 (The Discipline Era) and Part 2 (Peace and Prosperity)
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:04 AM on April 5, 2021 (19 comments)

Vacation in the Plague Era
I want to travel from the US to Prague in October 2021. Is this a pipe dream?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 9:25 PM on March 10, 2021 (12 comments)

Movie: Psycho Goreman
After unearthing a gem that controls an evil monster looking to destroy the Universe, a young girl and her brother use it to make him do their bidding. (Trailer)
posted to FanFare by FatherDagon at 12:49 PM on February 5, 2021 (11 comments)

Stay frosty
Is there anything approximating an all-in-one liquid cooler setup for the MSI RTX 3090 Gaming X Trio?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 10:14 PM on January 22, 2021 (1 comment)

The (witty banter) that threatens doom
Two Minutes to Late Night (s01 finale) is a Brooklyn-based musical talk show fronted by Gwarsenio Hall (aka Jordan Olds) alongside house band Mutoid Man, featuring a combination of live musical performances, guest appearances, and in-depth interviews. During the pandemic lockdown, the team has been working to organize collaborative covers recorded remotely by wide ranging performers and a fantastic selection of songs - see the most recent, Emma Ruth Rundle + Mastodon + YOB + Old Man Gloom covering Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill".
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:09 AM on August 7, 2020 (15 comments)

a toilet goof-up oh noooo
I finally followed my dreams and got a Toto Washlet S300e for my home! NIB off eBay for a few hundred off MSRP. After getting the electrical rewiring done to accommodate the plug and hooking it all up, I realized my blunder - I completely missed that this was a 'Round' model and not 'Elongated' (the other Washlet model I was comparing to only came in Elongated, and I overlooked this critical detail on the s300e). There were no returns on this item, which is relatively sensible in a 'no returning used toilet seats' policy. Is there a way to order parts for just the ring seat and cover in 'elongated' that will fit with the bidet base?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:06 AM on January 21, 2020 (3 comments)

Wifi all the things
I have a gaming table set up in my basement with an in-built screen for displaying digital maps when running DnD and the like. This monitor is connected to an Intel NUC box, which also outputs to a second monitor for private DM info. The rig also has a mouse and keyboard connected for control. My question - how can I cut the NUC box out of the equation entirely, and run the whole shebang over wifi to connect to my much more robust desktop PC on the other side of the house?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:31 AM on July 25, 2019 (10 comments)

A dark and ancient ritual
An Exploration of the Demonic Themes Present in Scatman John's "Everybody Jam" (slyt)
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 6:42 AM on May 9, 2019 (5 comments)

Home Keyless Options and Risks
Keyless home entry! It's been a decade since this last came up, so the tech may have come a ways, but I'm looking to upgrade the locks on a new home purchase and possibly get a little fancy. Tell me what's great and what's terrible about this idea, and what things I should look for!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 2:25 PM on March 26, 2019 (13 comments)

On a quest... for flavor
I've been on a quest to find a particular kind of chili oil, and I'm having a hard time pinning down exactly what terms to use to buy the right kind, or even find a recipe to make my own.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 7:39 AM on October 16, 2018 (14 comments)

The majesty of stone
I'm aiming to set up a 4-5 day vacation over Labor Day to check out the Grand Canyon as well as Antelope Canyon for that wild sandstone natural architecture. Caveat - I've never been anywhere near those places before, and know zilch about canyon hiking in the region or what else there is to do out there. Suggestions?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:12 AM on May 7, 2018 (12 comments)

Those shrooms will creep up on you
What if Mario moved like one of the Bloopers or Jellyfish? What if the entire Mushroom Kingdom was made of that same undulating flesh, quivering and pulsing unsettlingly beneath the flailing boot or diving face of a lurching, heaving plumber? What if you could play... Jelly Mario? (via RPS)
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 7:59 AM on April 9, 2018 (18 comments)

Goodnight, sweet square...
So my beloved 2006 Scion xB just got declared totaled by the insurance agency. I'm now at a crossroads - track down another 2006 xB, or buy a new car. My conundrum? I don't think I've liked a single car I've seen since my beautiful box left production (the later xB designs were terrible).
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 11:43 AM on February 8, 2018 (19 comments)

TV Screen Cover of Protection +3
I've got a gaming table (for DnD, etceteray) with a mounted 42" TV in the center for digital game maps and whatnot. I've been trying to find the perfect clear screen protection item that will mitigate potential damage from bouncing dice, dropped pencils, etc.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 11:01 AM on December 11, 2017 (7 comments)

Help me find a night vision spotting scope!
So my folks live out in the country, and my dad enjoys hanging out on the side porch and watching the wildlife. I'm thinking of getting him some sort of binocular or spotting scope or something with light amplification or night vision so he can see the night critters. Only issue - I know jack squat about optics, and have very little data to differentiate between junk and worthwhile purchases. Experts, I consult you!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 9:51 AM on November 27, 2017 (2 comments)

Movie: Mother!
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.
posted to FanFare by FatherDagon at 10:58 PM on September 16, 2017 (32 comments)

Somewhere in the Nowhere
Everyone knows the storied rock career of David Lynch, but did you know he writes, directs and sometimes even acts in television shows too? On his hot new series 'Twin Peaks', his character Gordon Cole appears alongside Special Agent Tamara "Tammy" Preston, played by actress/model/chanteuse Chrysta Bell. Chrysta and Lynch go back quite a ways as musical chums, and many of her own videos bear a Lynchian vibe to go with her smokey driving swing and sultry voice. Her newest album 'We Dissolve' comes out next Friday.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 6:54 PM on June 1, 2017 (2 comments)

"...and still the viol shrieked on without slackening."
Revel in the mad piping errrr... foot stompin' rock of The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets' newest opus, "The Dukes of Alhazred". The Lovecraftian-inspired jam-masters have been at it for aeons now (25 years in linear time), and this is their first full length release since 2007's "The Shadow out of Tim".
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 6:57 AM on February 22, 2017 (14 comments)

I'm a kniiiiiiiiiiiiife...
All 92 episodes of the seminal animated talkshow Space Ghost Coast to Coast are now available for free streaming on Adult Swim.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 3:03 PM on November 15, 2016 (46 comments)

Montreal, here I come! For two weeks, at least..
I'm going to be in Montreal from 4/10 to 4/24, and I'm looking for the weirdo hotspots!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 4:49 PM on April 8, 2016 (9 comments)

The Venture Bros.: Hostile Makeover
The Ventures relocate to New York City after Rusty inherits Jonas Jr.'s entire fortune and commercial enterprise. It's appropriate that the episode is spurred by newfound wealth, because the entire thing is solid gold.
posted to FanFare by FatherDagon at 1:50 AM on February 1, 2016 (21 comments)

Hey now, hey now now, sing some other tracks for me
A three-hour mixtape of Goth history - a selection of nearly 50 tracks of early-to-mid eighties Goth classics that goes a lot deeper than your standard Bau'd Hauses and Sisters of the Mercy. Part of the Secret Thirteen mixes, a series nearly 160 sets deep of interesting and offbeat sonic collections.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 10:35 AM on August 26, 2015 (37 comments)

Is there a high quality audio album of this live television performance?
Yasmine Hamdan performed an hour set on Korsa Live, a television show on the Moroccan network 2M. Is there an audio album release of this performance that can be found?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 8:34 AM on August 26, 2015

Advice for a work trip to Ningxia
Work has me travelling to Zhongwei city in the Ningxia province of China in about a month. Exciting! It's my first time to China, and I've got some questions.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 7:27 AM on April 24, 2015 (5 comments)

Plans for Vintage Honey
While cleaning out my parents house for their upcoming move, I discovered and inherited seven large jars of honey that have been lurking in the basement for 20-30 years. What are some interesting things I can do with what appears to be 5-6 liters of honey?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 11:05 AM on April 10, 2015 (17 comments)

Looking for the rockingest places in Chicago
I'll be heading to Chicago this weekend for a vacationy weekend in a new city. I've got an armload of plans for various things to see and do (including the Wax Trax popup shop), but I also wouldn't mind doing some shopping while I'm down there. Suggestions for an alt-culture excursion?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 7:50 PM on June 11, 2014 (10 comments)

Looking for Data Center headphones
I work in a data center, and when amongst the racks the noise is pretty tremendous - gotta lean in towards the person you're talking to just to hear them, ear plugs are a must for any long-term work if you don't have other coverage. So I'm looking for good headphones in the 100-150 dollar range that have either active or very effective passive noise cancellation/reduction. The restriction - no earbuds, I hate 'em. Over-ear cans are the way to go. The Sennheiser 280 is a classic standby, but I can't find any specifics on how much white-noise type sound they block. The 429/439s look pretty swank as well, but once again, can't find any details beyond nebulous claims of 'sound isolation'. Anyone in a similar noise environment have recommendations?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 5:34 PM on January 14, 2014 (12 comments)

Creepy Art Catalog
I've been playing Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs over the last day or two. Has anyone put together a list of all the artists and titles for the paintings in the game?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 12:53 PM on September 11, 2013 (1 comment)

What is this shoe called, and where to find it again?
I have a favorite pair of shoes, but they are no longer in production (I've contacted the designer, no dice). I would really like to get another pair, as close as possible.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 12:58 PM on June 11, 2013 (9 comments)

Can't tell the boys from the girls, which must make it exciting for them
Gary Busey explains the social and biological operations of Hobbits. (SLYT)
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 11:42 AM on January 14, 2013 (28 comments)

Not so much to ask, really
So, I got myself an Android tablet, specifically for DnD nerdery. Now I've got some specific desires for pdf and spreadsheet programs - but am having a hell of a time tracking down apps that can what I want. Are these things really that hard to do in Jelly Bean?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 1:38 PM on November 4, 2012 (6 comments)

The Mystery of the Rusty Broken Thingamajig
What the crazy heck is this rusty antique yard implement a friend found under their house?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 7:26 AM on September 5, 2012 (8 comments)

Who ruined their family's christmas?
Morbid question about Louis CK's statistical analysis of the crowd at last year's Beacon Theater show.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 12:34 PM on May 25, 2012 (27 comments)

Chat with the minds behind the Death Machines
Wasteland 2 has become a certainty due to the massive outpouring of fan support. At this moment on Reddit, two of the big names in the project - Brian Fargo and Chris Avellone - are having a live QA session about the upcoming project, as well as the state of the game publishing industry in the Kickstarter era and similar subjects.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 9:38 AM on April 13, 2012 (22 comments)

Dandelions and bellwomen and eyehands, oh my
Opeth's 'I Feel the Dark' juxtaposed with Dali/Disney's 'Destino', pairing a sound lush enough to match the visuals.
posted to MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 2:49 PM on March 23, 2012 (15 comments)

The mysterious uncredited song
What is the song playing in the gameplay trailer for Cradle?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by FatherDagon at 10:16 PM on February 14, 2012 (3 comments)

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