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PolarisFx, (edited ) do piracy w Ripping Audible Audiobooks
@PolarisFx@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

I checked out OpenAudible posted in this topic and it seems interesting, and might be a better choice. But if you’re looking to rip your audible files yourself you’ll want inAudible: github.com/rmcrackan/inAudible

There are other options around, but none of them are as free or as good as inAudible, IMO.

Fermiverse,

Ripping myself is what I did with Libation as suggested here. You log into your audible account when starting the software for the first time, your libary is shown and you can start to download.

When adjusting the auto tagging then audiibookshelf automatically sorts the stuff in the correct way with series etc.

Perfect combination and totally free.

Meowoem, do games w What games had easy soft locks that prevented you from either progressing or getting a true ending?

Elder Scrolls Daggerfall was surely the peek of this, you get a letter at the start telling you to meet a woman in a bar on a set date - turn up too early and she won’t be there, but if you mess around on sidequests and don’t have enough time to travel there so are late then she’ll leave and the main quest never really happens.

There were a million other ways to lock your ability to progress but I always remember that, I don’t know if it was possible to get back on track but I don’t think so, I probably played a thousand hours before I did a run where I even started the main quest

CorrodedCranium,
@CorrodedCranium@leminal.space avatar

Is there anyway to know that you missed her? Like a letter left behind or an NPC telling you?

Meowoem,

I think it comes up with a little note on the screen telling you that it’s no longer possible to compete the game, you’d get that randomly in a dungeon too because two miles away a bad guy randomly died – belive it out not Todd Howard has got much better since 1996

FractalsInfinite, do piracy w Is It Farewell To The Internet Archive?

Anna’s archive acts as a drop in replacement for libgen and z-library, also doesn’t cost anything

MalReynolds,
@MalReynolds@slrpnk.net avatar

doesn’t it rely on them ? more of an indexer…

FractalsInfinite,

No, more like a mirror in that it hosts all of zlib and libgen’s content as well as providing torrent and ipfs links for the files (which they seed)

MalReynolds,
@MalReynolds@slrpnk.net avatar

And yet when libgen was broken a couple of days ago it sent me to the broken libgen for the (admittedly obscure) thing I was after. Perhaps caching I dunno. Still, glad it’s there…

FractalsInfinite, (edited )

From what I see, there are 4 5 options on annas-archive.org

  1. Use fast(but fee charging) direct download
  2. Use ipfs
  3. use torrents
  4. Go to source pages (libgen and/or zlibrary)
  5. Slow direct download [Edited]

It sounds like you clicked the link to the source as opposed to the mirrors

MalReynolds,
@MalReynolds@slrpnk.net avatar

Nah, in this case there was only 4. I’ve seen the others before.

FractalsInfinite,

Huh, it seems it depends on the existing sources, I’m not particularly sure how that works

5ubieee,

Not everything is mirrored yet, so some searches will only lead to external sources

annas-archive.org/datasets

FilthyHands, do games w Controllers with paddles?

The Xbox Elite V2 was one of the worst purchases I ever made. Left stick drift and a sticky LB about 60 days after purchase, when the warranty was for only 30 days. They just recently started selling replacement parts but I feel it’s too little, too late.

APurplPanther,
@APurplPanther@lemmy.world avatar

Same issue, at one point I had two of and cycling warranty replacements on both (they bumped it up to 1 year).

I recently got the white version which doesn’t come with the additional accessories (I had a ton already from all the warranty replacements). It’s been holding up a lot better than my older black Elite 2s.

NuPNuA,

Where as I brought one Amazon open box returns for half price and it didn’t develop any drift until three years down the line which is understandable giving how many hours a day I play. Seems either I got lucky or you unlucky.

FilthyHands,

There were enough reviews warning me that this was a possibility, but I usually get lucky on these kind of things. Plus I liked the feel/design. I still use the elite as my main gamepad, but I find myself using kb+m more often on games where I prefer a gamepad. I really want to get something else, but can’t justify buying another premium controller right now. This thread has shown me some options that I wasn’t aware of. And for sure I will be double checking the warranty next time!

Rhynoplaz,

I used to get drift on EVERY Xbox controller in less than a year. The kids got older and started dropping them on the floor less, and lo and behold, my controllers last years without any drift. 🤷🏻‍♂️

FilthyHands,

I kept mine in the case when not in use 😪 I have original ps2/3 controllers that still hold center. The sticks feel terrible, but they work.

bermuda, do gaming w What's your favorite example of developer's foresight?

I don’t want to spoil it too much, but let’s just say that the developers of Dishonored 2 knew some players would love exploring so they gave those players an amazing reward in the final boss fight.

SeaJ, do piracy w With PLEX blocking Hetzner Hosting, I'm thinking of Moving to Jellyfin, but I have some questions.

Geez. Hetzner is super affordable.

Anyway, as others have mentioned, Jellyfin is not a centralized service so that is not something they can do.

Vaggumon,
@Vaggumon@lemm.ee avatar

Even more so if you check out the auctions they have.

all-knight-party, do nintendo w What are you playing this weekend? 2023-09-16
@all-knight-party@kbin.cafe avatar

The Red Dead port is pretty awesome because it's Red Dead, runs well, and looks good still. No dynamic resolution abuse here! Having Red Dead poker on the go is awesome, and while the lack of gyro aiming is a bit sad, it's got that standard Rockstar hard snapping aim assist, so as long as you're okay with that, then it's no huge deal.

slimerancher,
@slimerancher@lemmy.world avatar

That’s good to know. I played it on PS3, and not in a mood to play it again, but great to have it for anyone who hasn’t played it before, or may want to play it again.

all-knight-party,
@all-knight-party@kbin.cafe avatar

It's a good fit for a portable system, surprisingly, due to all the different activities. You can throw it on, run a couple bounties or just play some cards, and put it back away.

When they eventually put it on sale I'm sure it'll be more appealing to more people, the price is up there, but they really did put work into the port job and it shows.

johnthedoe,

I played 2 first without play 1. Now I’ve started I was immediately connected to Marston. But also adjusting to gameplay will take a while. 1 after 2 feels like a stripped back mobile version of 2. Still enjoying.

all-knight-party,
@all-knight-party@kbin.cafe avatar

I kinda like it, but I'm also used to it since I played them in release order. I like not having to worry about replenishing cores, I like not having to cock guns after firing them, I like being able to hold infinite animal skins and such, and that you just sell everything and don't need to worry about crafting and stuff.

2 is awesome too, but it leans more sim and 1 is more "arcadey" is a short way to explain the difference.

sub_, do gaming w What's your favorite example of developer's foresight?

2 game franchises came into my mind

  • Zero Escape series, since I replayed it recently, and managed to skip some steps. It’s a flowchart game, so developer’s foresight is kinda needed.
  • Metal Gear and anything by Hideo Kojima, I just found out while researching for this reply, that in Death Stranding since you can create pee grenade to damage BT, you can even pee on them directly.
kingludd, do piracy w Is there a way to seed things I have downloaded but already deleted the torrent for?

Try this tool to match a torrent file to its data: github.com/JohnDoee/autotorrent

luthis,

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for

Fermiverse, do piracy w Ripping Audible Audiobooks

Not for ripping but to serve your books and for the selfhosters among us use audiobookshelf.

Really great piece of software

H3L1X,
@H3L1X@lemmy.ml avatar

Yes! Audiobookshelf is great!

Grandsinge, (edited )

Just wanted to give another upvote to audiobookshelf. It’s a great audible replacement and allows for local downloading and server syncing. Great project!

superkret, (edited ) do piracy w Can Pirate's Bay be considered "safe" if it is used only for non-executable multimedia content?

The data will be safe to play on a linux box.
Whether you’ll be safe depends on where you live and whether you have a VPN in a different country.

I had to fight off a law suit for over 2 years over a single movie I torrented someone on my network allegedly torrented from Piratebay (Germany).

Xirup, (edited )
@Xirup@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

Fortunately I live in a country where they don’t care about piracy, but maybe I misspelled the question, I meant “sure” it can’t contain some kind of virus.

And I guess you won the lawsuit? On Reddit I remember that people would commonly say they got those law suits but people would always suggest “don’t do anything about it because they were just warnings”.

superkret,

Yeah, “don’t do anything” is horribly advice, at least in Germany.
I managed to avoid the lawsuit by showing the lawyers who wanted to fleece me that I had legal representation and collected enough evidence in my favor to make it difficult.
All they had was a file and an IP address.
It was a back-and-forth of letters between me, them and the court, which eventually refused to formally open a trial.

Appoxo,
@Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

Any more advice for a fellow torrenter in Germany regarding linux isos (hey lawyer ;))

Using a seedbox from abroad to avoid local downloads.

superkret,

Torrenting Linux ISOs is legal and doesn’t violate any copyright so there’s nothing to worry about.

superkret,

The way they catch you is by downloading a complete “Linux ISO” you seeded. Their log from that download shows your IP and that’s the evidence.

So either don’t seed a complete “ISO”, or use a VPN from a provider that will laugh at info requests from German lawyers.

Safest way is to make sure you only torrent Linux ISOs that can be legally shared according to their copyright license, of course ;)

Chewy7324,

It doesn’t necessarily have to be a complete iso, but a part of the “Linux ISO” is enough. Since your still helping others complete their “ISO” illegally.

Appoxo,
@Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

Well already using a seedbox located abroad.
I will just hope it won’t be linked back to me lol :p

spiderman,

I had to fight off a law suit for over 2 years over a single movie I torrented from Piratebay (Germany).

How serious was it and did you hire a lawyer for that?

superkret,

Yes, I hired a lawyer for consultation.
Since I was very poor at the time, I could get the cost for it reimbursed from the state, after laying bare my finances in front of a judge.

As for the seriousness, the legal firm moving against me had opened a case before a court in Munich (500km from where I lived) and I had to plead my case in writing to the court.
Next step after a lot of legalese back and forth would have been a summons before the court in person, which didn’t happen. The letters just stopped.

In the end, I paid 60€ for fees and postage. They had wanted me to pay 2000€ to settle and my lawyer told me if it goes before a judge, worst probable outcome would have been 600€ in court and lawyer fees.

Chewy7324,

Yes it’s inexcusable in my opinion that they want over 1000€ for a single movie. 600€ is still a lot of money but asking so much more than the “damage” is obviously worth is just…

I heard of some people who actually paid the fine they were asked for, since they didn’t know better (it wasn’t them but an exchange student from a country where torrenting media isn’t an issue, or so they said).

Phelpssan, do nintendo w What are you playing this weekend? 2023-09-16
@Phelpssan@lemmy.world avatar

Finished Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg!

Most of my notes about this game are on my comment from last week, I finished it shortly after posting that and got the “Legendary Pair” ending. Pretty fun game, even it was kinda short and simple. Also, the time limit was no issue at all for me - I ended up running out of things to do way before I ran out of time.


Started Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe

I was originally planning on starting a new VN, but had a rough week and wasn’t really up to doing a lot of reading.

So I picked up something simpler and relaxing. So far it’s great, it’s very similar in structure to the 3DS games which I loved. Finished the first two “Worlds”, then spend a lot of time playing those silly minigames at Magoland.

slimerancher,
@slimerancher@lemmy.world avatar

Same here, had a rough week. Thinking about playing something that doesn’t require much thinking, maybe couple of games of F-Zero 99.

Appoxo, (edited ) do piracy w What is your go to music grabbing solution?
@Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

If you just want to download music, nothing can beat Soulseek.

Dsklnsadog, do piracy w Are there any IPTV providers that accept gift cards (Amazon, Best Buy, etc.) as a form of payment?

Check this out

…dbzer0.com/…/iptv_subs@lemmy.opensupply.space

(Sorry, I’m sharing this from my phone so includes my instance.)

CheatPizza, (edited )

Thanks, will do.

edit: That sub seems to be for providers to advertise rather than post questions.

can,

Sidebar mentions helping users. Can’t hurt to try.

CheatPizza,

I did. Made an account there to make the same post, but it seems like it won’t be approved.

can,

Made an acct where?

CheatPizza,

To the instance of the sub that was linked.

can,

There’s no need for that. You should be able to make a post from the account you’re using here.

CheatPizza,

Wasn’t able to. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

can, (edited )

Really? Maybe they defederated?

Were you able to subscribe?

CheatPizza,

Yeah, received an error message everytime I tried to post.

can,

If you’re able to subscribe maybe it’s a language issue?

sylverstream, do xbox w What are you playing this weekend?

Starfield. And Crash Team Racing with the family, it was on sale for $5 brand new disc.

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