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[–] ElectroLisa@piefed.blahaj.zone 21 points 6 days ago
[–] OldQWERTYbastard@lemmy.world 16 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Just so everyone is aware, it's stupid easy to use any video for the startup animation.

Rename the video and have it replaced the file in the following directory.

~/.steam/root/config/uioverrides/movies/

I'm using a modified PSX intro with Valve branding.

[–] bonenode@piefed.social 7 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

There is also a Decky plug-in that gives very easy access to already tons of startup movies now.

[–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 days ago

The AVGN one doesn't deserve to in this list. It's kinda shit.

[–] punkibas@lemmy.zip 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

From those in the OPs link, the risk of rain 2 one was the best, that seamless transition from closing the door to the deck logo was great.

[–] Poopfeast420@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Definitely one of the better startup movies.

My favorite is still the one for Vampire Survivors, because I just love the chest animation in the game.

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 days ago

Oh damn, we're back to custom Windows 95 boot screen bitmaps. I had one that did the Matrix digital rain effect.

[–] tiberius@lemmy.ca 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Thighs vs Watermelon has to be my favorite. The level of awkward looks during a couch co-op session on a Steam Machine 2 will be memorable.

[–] Minnels@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 days ago

Special delivery all the way for me. I just loooooove to get video games served in my face by a cutie. Thank you valve!

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 4 points 6 days ago

I like the Gordon alyx dunk intro. It goes so hard

[–] flora_explora@beehaw.org 2 points 5 days ago

And this is how I find out about the Dr Livesey meme that is already 3 years old...

[–] fonix232@fedia.io 1 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Can We Please Stop Editorial Capitalising Titles - It Is Super Annoying And Adds No Value Nor Does It Make Your Blog More Distinguished.

[–] JayleneSlide@lemmy.world 22 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Totally weird possibility: the author is ~~following the actual grammar rules~~ trying poorly to follow a style guide for capitalization of titles.

Edit: as @hikaru755@lemmy.world pointed out, I totally missed that words were capitalized for which no style guide advises capitalization.

[–] hikaru755@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If they were, "are", "of" and "and" likely wouldn't be capitalized.

Also, "the actual grammar rules" are not a thing. There are lots of different style guides for how to capitalize titles, there's no generally accepted "correct" version like there is for most of orthography or regular grammar (but almost all of them have in common to not capitalize the words I mentioned before)

[–] JayleneSlide@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

If they were, “are”, “of” and “and” likely wouldn’t be capitalized.

Yep, you're right. I missed those.

There are lots of different style guides

I was reluctant to say anything about Chicago, APA, etc.

[–] psycotica0@lemmy.ca 6 points 5 days ago

But it's a title...

I honestly hadn't even noticed, so I'm surprised it bothered you so much. But I guess I get grumpy about other random bullshit sometimes...

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

While I agree its not adding anything, I don't get why one gets upset about titlecase for blog post titles. I mean its not like something making it less readable or less indexable or anything like that. So why even ask to stop doing it? Or does it do any harm I'm not aware off (even if its for readable reasons in your opinion). I personally prefer normal case for titles as well, but that is just a preference of mine, not because I see any benefit in doing so.

[–] fonix232@fedia.io 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It's annoying to read. That's why.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 1 points 5 days ago

Sure, I would understand it if its longer text.