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Cake day: January 11th, 2024

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  • I did research a bunch of communities and YouTube videos of people’s sim rigs first and how the games worked. Then decided if I got into the games I wouldn’t really enjoy them without some hardware (wheel/pedals) which turned out to be the case. And yeah didn’t get all the hardware I now use all at once and plan on some future upgrades like a stand to mount everything. Kinda like how flight sim players prefer their own sticks if that makes sense.


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    Haha I did buy the gear as I bought the games, but not before I read a ton of posts and watched a bunch of YouTube videos for a few months to get a feel for the games and the gear. I eventually was like “ok I think I’ll love this but hate it without any gear” which was very much the case haha. I totally love it and keep watching/reading about the sims and trying to improve my setup. I also didn’t buy it all at once that’s true.

    I suppose I can see what ya mean especially if they think their gear makes them superior in some way or covering up skill issues. For the sim community it’s not really as big of a deal because everyone is really chill there isn’t much competition. We’re basically all nerds who love to dial up immersion.


  • Sure is, where’s that applied to something used 40+ hr a week? You really don’t know who you’re talking to - I’m the guy with hardware purchased 20+ years ago and will repair them and they move with me.

    I spend $$$$ on pro-grade gear but because I’m /c/buyforlife. Don’t be mad because people have different views on frugality than you.

    See your other comment defending gatekeeping, strange hill bb, but like I said envy not a good look tbh.



  • Maryland is also crazy beautiful. Had to take a detour on the way to DC because traffic. Ended up on local, winding roads and drove past beautiful creeks with ancient oaks and old houses. It’s the only time I’ve thought, “damn this is a really awesome suburb”. And going out on the Chesapeake was a great birthday, it lives up to the hype.