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[askagamedev]

Why Stadia failed?

From what I've heard from former Google employees, it's primarily because Google has a weird incentive structure for its engineers which puts all of the weight on launching new products, but not improving, maintaining, or sustaining those products. For most Google engineers, the only way to advance one's career is to be part of the launch (or major overhaul) of some product (e.g. Google Glass, Stadia, Google+, etc.).

The more products an engineer is part of launching, the easier it is to get promoted, get pay increases, and advance one's career. There's no benefit to staying on, so the ambitious engineers will only stick around until the product launch counts toward their promotion cycle, then abandon the project shortly after to join up with another product that's still in development. The former Google engineers called this the LPA cycle - Launch, Promo, Abandon. This is also why so many Google products stop receiving meaningful post-launch updates. Most of the engineering team has abandoned the product. It really doesn’t have much to do with Stadia in specific.

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[a-s-fischer]

Y'all ever read the summary of a book and know you're going to have to give it a try because it's right in your area of research, but it keeps being described as "groundbreaking", and you're pretty sure the only ground being broken is the kind involved in the author ignoring basic facts about the topic to push their uplifting and pseudo-progressive agenda?

#a s fischer original #today its pseudo feminism combined with wisdom of the ancients #and the fact that it's ignoring is that the feminine industry in question #at the time and place listed was mostly done by enslaved women

[apenitentialprayer]

We live in a world drowning in information and desperate for wisdom.

Matthew Kelly (Holy Moments, page 100)

#knowledge #wisdom #Industrial Revolution #Graphic Revolution #Matthew Kelly

[harmonyhealinghub]

The Indispensable Lessons I Learned from Working in Retail

Shaina Tranquilino

February 4, 2024

Transitioning from full-time retail work to a career as an educational assistant at a school was undoubtedly a significant change for me. However, even with my reduced hours in retail, I quickly realized that the valuable lessons learned during my years of working in customer service continue to shape and enhance my professional growth. In this blog post, I will delve into how my background in retail has proven to be an invaluable asset in my current role and beyond.

1. Effective Communication Skills:

One of the key takeaways from my retail experience is the ability to communicate effectively. Whether it's interacting with customers or collaborating with colleagues, strong communication skills are crucial. My time in retail taught me how to listen actively, empathize with others' concerns, and express myself clearly and concisely – all traits that have been invaluable when assisting students with their unique needs and facilitating effective teamwork among educators.

2. Adaptability and Resilience:

Working in retail often meant dealing with unpredictable situations and challenging customers. This environment forced me to learn how to adapt swiftly while maintaining composure under pressure. These skills have proved essential when faced with unexpected situations within the school setting, such as handling emergencies or adapting lesson plans on short notice. The resilience developed through countless encounters with demanding customers has helped me remain calm and focused during high-stress moments.

3. Customer Service Excellence:

Customer service lies at the heart of any successful business, including schools, where parents and students are our valued "customers." My previous retail experience ingrained in me the importance of providing exceptional service by going above and beyond expectations. This mindset now translates into ensuring that every interaction I have within the school community is characterized by attentiveness, understanding, and dedication.

4. Problem-solving Abilities:

Retail work constantly presents challenges that require creative problem-solving skills. From resolving conflicts between customers to finding alternative solutions when faced with product shortages, I honed my ability to think on my feet and find practical resolutions. These problem-solving skills are transferable to my role as an educational assistant and other areas of my life, where I encounter various obstacles daily, such as addressing behavioral issues or adapting teaching approaches to accommodate diverse learners.

5. Time Management:

One of the most valuable lessons from working in retail is understanding how vital efficient time management is. Balancing multiple responsibilities simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines is a skill developed through years of organizing inventory, handling customer requests promptly, and managing shifts effectively. This proficiency has proven invaluable in juggling the demands of both my school job and part-time retail position without compromising quality or effectiveness in either.

While transitioning from full-time retail work to a career in education was a significant shift for me, it's clear that the experiences gained during my time in retail continue to shape and enhance my professional growth today. From effective communication skills to adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving abilities, the lessons learned have seamlessly integrated into my educational assistant role, providing me with a unique perspective and a well-rounded skill set. Embracing these learnings has not only enriched my interactions with students but also empowered me to excel in various aspects of life beyond the workplace.

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[githvyrik]

I do feel like I have a Point to being kind of a contrarian hater around bg3 because like I don’t actually hate it and there are a lot of great things it does but there’s a lot of things about it that REALLY REALLY bother me and also. like. I get larian isn’t the biggest studio but um. dnd is owned by wizards of the coast which is owned by hasbro. and uh. you don’t even need to look that hard for the awful shit they’ve done. so basically I think it’s important to bring up some things within The Hottest Big Game that I believe leave MUCH MUCH MUCH to be desired. anyways with all the Fantasy Game Stuff it supposedly challenges and twists (I have no idea what people are actually talking about when they say that, I guess it’s because they give NPCs something to do?) it sure seems happy to keep on with the weird traditions of If No Boob How Woman and Woman In Armor Means Tight Metal Jumpsuit and Fantasy Racism that’s just some people being mean to you based on the fact you’re a devilspawn and not like an actual system of oppression based around giving socio-economic power to certain people at the expense of others. and also drow are still evil. they do that really cool fun thing (/s) where people are Fantasy Racist to drow and call them all evil and horrible and yet they’re Right to be doing that because every drow is evil except you can theoretically play as One Of The Good Ones and maybe meet a couple more? great work guys. also no fat people you can’t make a fat character even though you can make your skin green and have horns and a tail. you can play a fucking dragonborn but you can’t be fat. also you only get like a few face presets and they’re different based on if you pick elf or half elf or human or whatever with no crossover???? which really drops the ball considering a lot of games will at least let you match a different nose to a different set of eyes. it is genuinely a big letdown for a game that’s supposedly all about Player Freedom where you can have pink skin and horns but you can’t be fat and if you play as a woman you can be muscular but only in the way where you can still be curvy and if you’re a guy you can be muscular in a twunk way and if you’re a poc trying to make your character reflect you then good fucking luck lol make do with like the 1 face preset you get I don’t even wanna hear about how hard it is because games have been letting you play with facial structures using sliders since forever. also I specifically built this PC to run fast and have good storage I got like 3 other people who Know Shit About Computers for video games and art and I spent a long time and a lot of money making this stupid thing I KNOW it runs well. so why the fuck is my game still so laggy what is taking up all the damn space I know it’s not the character customization. like is it just me or

#also not to be a dick but I don’t know how much abt the fantasy genre and dnd in general that it actually changes #maybe I’ve just been spoiled by playing Real Dnd for too long like #dude I just played a session on a planet covered in the rusting ruins of industry #and whoever was there was splicing animals and people and making clones and making weapons out of crazy materials #that can change properties if you alter their names #and we got attacked by giant squid vultures (squltures) and a gargantuan octopus eagle (octeagle) #and the cleric picked up an axe that liquifies everyone #like it’s made of corium. it’s literally corium #it was in a room with skeletons. it dealt like a ton of radiant damage to us. and he took it #because apparently that’s the 20 wisdom thing to do?????? #oh also we’re here because tiamat possessed my lizard and then when we got here she cloned us.

[bombusbombus]

So much free real estate in earth 19.... Here's Clark "literally raised by cowboys" Kent.

(referenced from real pic of Dmytro Khaladzhi)

#gives 'moving back east' a whole new meaning #1889 is about when people started putting up barbed wire and free range cowboying started becoming obsolete #Clark 'goes to stag dances' Kent discovers purity culture in the big city #Clark 'farm wisdom' Kent and Bruce 'son of industry' Wayne... #whole new dichotomies arising vis a vis the beauties and the terrors of industrialisation #using a reference always feels like cheating because I have aphantasia so it barely helps me develop my skills #that being said. khaladzhi has a good body type to reference. Built For Strength. #19 #my art #clark kent #dc

[nikolasongsa]

The rich industrialist was horrified to find the fisherman lying beside his boat, smoking a pipe. 'Why aren't you out fishing?' 'Because I have caught enough fish for the day.' 'Why don't you catch some more?' 'What would I do with them?' 'You could earn more money. Then you could have a motor fitted to your boat to go into deeper waters and catch more fish. Then you would have enough money to by nylon nets. These would bring you more fish and more money. Soon you would have enough money to own two boats... maybe even a fleet of boats. Then you would be a rich man like me.' 'What would I do then?' 'Then you could sit back and enjoy life.' 'What do you think I am doing right now?'

John Lane, Timeless Simplicity

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[music-matters20]

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.

Maya Angelou

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[gemstarstarlight]

Me: is trying to find a gifset in the newest episode of Suchwita where Yoongi says his English isn’t very good and he knows the English curse words best, which is a second-language mood and objectively funny.

Me: can’t find it in the usual tags (suchwita, Yoongi, Jimin, etc)

Me: searches “face-off jimin” because they were discussing Jimin’s song with that title when Yoongi mentioned it.

Me: gets this

#*sigh* #the joys of being a part of k-pop boy band fandoms #you are frequently reminded of how both asexual and aromantic you are #but you also get access to cool music and incredible dancing and top-tier comedy #there’s trade offs to everything #anyway I’m gonna keep looking for the gif set because it’s still funny #asexual #aromantic #yoongi #jimin #yoonmin #suchwita #by the way this is genuinely such a good show? #there’s been quite a lot of Yoongi listening to older people in the industry give their wisdom #and sometimes it’s about the industry but sometimes it’s about life too #and it’s just very good and interesting #and occasionally funny #this last one wasn’t as much like that but that’s because yoonmin have known each other too long #the sibling energy was wildly off the charts and it reminded me of when my younger brother visits #very entertaining

[spreadtunes22]

Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke(w/the black white striped shirt and black pants), and Halloween Jack(w/ an eyepatch).

#2001 a space odyssey #tree of life #stationsofthecross #kaballah #lifesjourney #imagination #dreamworld #wisdom #hard rock #rock music #space rock #glam rock #drumnbass #jazztronica #post punk #gothic rock #the unknown #eclipse #changes #industrial rock #technomusic #living on earth #Youtube

[askagamedev]

A follow up to the industry leader question. Do you know of any competitor that has unseated an industry leader? Any insight into how that happened?

Sure. It isn't a common occurrence, but it has happened before. Here are a few examples:

Pro Evolution Soccer lost out to EA's FIFA as the genre leader

NBA Live was unseated by NBA2K

PUBG was eclipsed by Fortnite

The original DotA was overtaken by League of Legends

MySpace was replaced by FaceBook

We may be seeing this happen with Cities: Skylines replacing Sim City

Generally speaking, I believe that replacement is possible when two or more of these conditions are met:

The genre and leader are still relatively new, so the lead has not yet been fully consolidated

The leader has a really bad product launch that causes huge numbers of the audience to seek alternatives

The publisher of the competitor has already carved out a strong and established presence within the genre

The publisher of the competitor is willing to put a huge amount of resources into development in order to compete

Some other special condition, like how DotA was only a mod and League was a fully supported game without all of the legal Warcraft 3 baggage

There are probably others I'm not thinking of, but the general requirement is that there has to be an opportunity open up and there has to be a strong contender willing to take the (financial) risk in order to take the lead. The longer and more established the genre leader is, the harder it becomes to unseat them. This is the biggest reason why industry giants like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty remain such juggernauts - they've got so much momentum already that getting ahead of them is almost impossible.

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“Tailor Would Solve Depression by Doing Less Machine Work,” Kingston Whig-Standard. January 19, 1933. Page 1.  --- KITCHENER, Jan. 19.— “Hard times? I don’t know whet they are. I come to work at right o'clock in the morning, press coats and pants and let down cuffs all day. Then at six o'clock, I go home. Busy all day that's me. No machinery for me. Everything done for hand." 

It was F. A. Tylinskl speaking In his little tailor shop as he sewed busily.

There is only one sure cure for this depression people talk about, he believed. "Do less by machinery and more by hand and you have solved it. That's the secret," he says.

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