So BG3 probably runs just fine but my main concern was that I made the purchase on GOG and downloading it manually was a nightmare and I kept getting failures to download or install with the 3rd party GOG launcher solutions. If I could have gotten past that, I would have been golden. I didn't want to invest the time to figure it out so I just reverted back for the time being.
I was super impressed with Steam + proton though. Insane how far Linux gaming has come.
Yeah, what you're saying is mostly reasonable but for the mom to do 100% of childcare is bullshit. What kind of dad is that? I personally can't wait to hold my daughter after work and my "commute".
While I get your point, Linux has improved to almost 4% this year. In addition, all these people using Steam decks are on Linux, they just might not even know it. I think that's a great thing, but Windows isn't going anywhere. Office suite runs too many businesses and makes Microsoft too much money.
I'm enjoying playing The Witness with my wife! It's been a really engaging and relaxing time to spend together. It's even more fun when we can pick it up over lunch and just chill together.
On my own I'm playing Peglin, a rogue like Peggle. It's been a blast and is a great game to play while relaxing and playing some tunes. I'm also playing Death Must Die but I'm finding the viable builds to be kind of one note. Some of them are just too overpowered, but I'm still experimenting.
I know a few people that drive 45+ minutes to get to a Wegmans because it's an "experience", so I wouldn't put it out of reach for someone to go across town lines for soda (and other stuff) if you consume a lot of it.
Either a thrifted moka pot or an Aeropress is king in this situation, imo. Super cheap, low barrier of entry, and leaves money for a decent grinder in the budget. Not to mention the super short brew time which is key for a lot of people.
Also, get a hand frother! Life changer for making your home cuppa feel higher class.
I didn't see it recommended here yet, but my suggestion is Dead Cells. It's a 2D game not made by FromSoft but it has a very similar feel.