I really like the steam deck, specifically for the inputs. It enables me to play “spreadsheet” games in bed or on the couch. The controller enables me to use the SD docked on the TV. I had fomo for the controller but was absolutely adamant about reporting scalpers on eBay. Back then, eBay wasn’t super responsive. It looks like it has improved.

This was my pandemic game. I remember paying online with my coworkers as it was one of the only things for us to do. I miss those times.

I’ll have to give it another go. I always lose interest past the Black Forest for whatever reason. I think it’s because I don’t enjoy the swamp as a biome. For casuals like me, or people who don’t want to grind as much, I recommend playing in semi-creative mode: turn on unlimited ressources when building the base, turn it off when exploring. The grind to gather wood and iron gets boring real quick.

Ashlands are hard. I never managed to get the full set of melee armor from there or finish off the boss. I’ll have to try again.

I have a steam deck plugged in to the TV. I might just use that. The Steam controller is good enough to use as a remote. I might run into the 720p limitation though. I remember hearing Netflix not supporting higher res on browser anymore

For people like me who don’t want to sail the high seas, how do you watch Netflix, Paramount and other subscription services with Kodi? Isn’t it just easier to use a browser at this point?

I don’t understand what you mean in your first point. There are clear pathways for companies and schools to buy in bulk on the framework website. Not saying that FW is successful in that way but it is there.

I agree on your second point but would tie it to marketing. Having your laptop on sale at Costco is a marketing strategy, which for better or for worse, FW doesn’t do right now (and probably doesn’t have the ability to do)