iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 07/09/2026

Finally took the leap to installing GrapheneOS on my phone - about 4 days in and I'm already settling into it nicely. The fact that it sandboxes each app by default -and you get to restrict permission exploits that apps can try to execute- is HAWT. Got no reason to revert, so far. grapheneos.org

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 29/08/2026

Sometimes you just gotta make a new pfp so I looked in the mirror, and saw exactly this, I shit you not.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 11/07/2026

Baby's first Pokémon GO meetup as a Community Ambassador

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 20/01/2026

Last year I achieved my goal of de-clouding, and de-subscription servicing by self-hosting my own server. This year I'm going to try de-Googling. I don't suppose anyone has experience using GrapheneOS? My only issues standing will be using banking apps and Pokémon GO on it.

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GrapheneOS: the private and secure mobile OS

GrapheneOS is a security and privacy focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 20/01/2026

omygodomygod it him I fOUND HIM ITS WALLY

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 07/01/2026

I have my new PC case, she has her new humble abode.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 27/11/2025

Fallout 3 and New Vegas, I guess? But on a new engine.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 18/10/2025

France and/or Québec I am URGING you to bring O'Tacos to your UK for my general wellbeing and happiness.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 04/05/2025

Did a lil' 650-metre ascent today.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 02/05/2025

Never really invested much playtime into Oblivion. Fallout 3 was my true gateway into Bethesda RPGs, and it's been super-refreshing to explore. Bit challenging on Expert but that's an incentive for me to keep playing. Still amazed about how Virtuos slapped UE5 on top of Gamebryo to achieve this.

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KupoCon @kupocon.com · 29/04/2025

🎉 KupoCon London Pop-Up Updates! 🎉 August 8-10 • Friday Social Mixer ➡️ Moved to Saturday night! • Tickets updated on Eventbrite! 🎟️ • Friday now = Patron Early Access (7–10PM) • Pop-up FREE Sat/Sun (10–5)! • Pre-register for priority access! kupocon.com/8663/

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 15/04/2025

Starting a new campaign just for a photo montage of my best boy Azeir. Prepare your timeline. #BaldursGate3 #BG3 #Photomode #BG3PhotoMode

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Larian Studios @larianstudios.com · 11/04/2025

Patch 8 will be ready to roll out on Tuesday, April 15th! To celebrate, get ready to join us on Twitch where we’ll talk all things Patch 8 with guest developer Ross, whose work on the new subclasses will be arriving next week. 📆 April 16th, 1pm UTC 📺 twitch.tv/larianstudios ▶️ youtu.be/h5ZC8Y_X78Y

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Iantos @iantos.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Here's an actually good starter pack:

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 24/02/2025

Viktor brought a form of art direction into the gaming industry that was unheard of at the time. Half-Life 2 had become one of my all-time favourites because of the level of environmental storytelling and atmosphere it captures and delivers. You won't be forgotten, Viktor.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 24/02/2025

Been out for longer walks more often and even tried some small jogging bursts, lo and behold it's nice to have most balance back (so far). Also found a neat spot in the woodlands to sit down and watch the Clyde flow by.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 20/02/2025

So just disregard developmental history and replace it with slop and consider this preservation? Damn, Phil. Really want to appease the shareholders, don't you?

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Chet Faliszek @chetsucks.com · 19/02/2025

Except in a crowded market it's hard to get attention, players are sticking with games longer, the middle of the market - games that do okay - are disappearing, all of which means there is no way for small studios to absorb games that aren't homeruns hence older small indies closing.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 16/02/2025

Me when I see dog (I started FFVII Rebirth today).

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 15/02/2025

Man I can't believe Duo the freaking Duolingo Owl is dead

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 11/02/2025

I had a phenomenal time this weekend volunteering - met lots of talented cosplayers (and Moogle drawers). I've no photos myself but this tends to happen whenever I'm in the moment. Roll on #KupoCon!

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 05/02/2025

Since I'm off work recovering from my hip replacement I've the downtime to de-Windowsify and install a Linux distro - Fedora 41 w/KDE Plasma desktop specifically (the one Steam Deck desktop mode uses). Thought I'd regret it but to make it brief; everything I need just works for me, and then some 💯

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 13/01/2025

Got home today and recovery is looking swift so far. Here's a comparison my surgeon was able to get for me.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 02/01/2025

As 2025 approached I was greeted with some good news that after 9 years of chronic pain I'm finally getting my hip replacement surgery on the 10th Jan. Still having a hard time believing it's real but I can barely contain myself.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 16/12/2024

The Wand Company has outdone themselves. LOOK AT IT.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 10/12/2024

Been doing some server hosting on a Linux laptop and delved into Minecraft. Some of the addons are sick af. This one (Bluemaps) creates a webserver where you can view a 3D map of the worldspace on your browser.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 06/12/2024

Vault 131 is being hosted by The Cocktail Geeks in Edinburgh and it was a blast (not the irradiated kind) and I'm planning on going again for sure :^)

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 26/11/2024

Gottdamnb - the Pip-boy based on the Fallout TV series lets you modify the firmware. I wonder who will be the first to run DOOM on it?

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 25/11/2024

Half-life colour-based Crowbar turned out well C:

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 25/11/2024

Weekend shenanigans: • Cold and snowed (barely). • Got Minecraft JE running on Steam Deck + hosting a server outside my network just doesn't seem to want to work. • Bought a crowbar and will be painting it a certain way to celebrate the Half-Life 2 20th anniversary (you'll see).

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 19/11/2024

20 years later it is SURREAL seeing what HL2 was aiming to be, not to mention the fact this footage was practically non-existent until a few days ago youtu.be/wU4yPEFXzo0?...

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Half-Life 2 Anniversary Archive: SIGGRAPH 2000 Demo

YouTube video by Valve

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Kris Antoni - Toge Productions @kerissakti.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The 20th anniv of Half-Life 2 is an amazing documentary! Great case study not only on game design and technical side of game development, but also on the legal side. Managing battles with both, a hacker and a predatory publisher…while also running out of money. m.youtube.com/watch?v=YCjN...

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 18/11/2024

Noticed a surge of joiners. I'm Stephen - sometimes known as Este. Here's some things I like: 🖥️ PC Gaming & Modding 🎮 Half-Life 🎮 Fallout 🎮 Final Fantasy XIV 🎮 Valve, Steam Deck and PC Hardware 🧑‍🍳 Cooking and Recipes 🪴House Plants 🎲 DND 🎨 Digital Art and Graphics 🐕 Doggies 🦑Lovecraftian Horror

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 16/11/2024

In order to create an optimal Fesco Meal Deal experience in Fallout London I'm playing throughout the entire game with the Creation Kit open and placing my BLT mod where I deem appropriate (Fesco is a good example).

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 02/11/2024

My hobbies and interests include modding a Tesco meal deal into Fallout

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 02/11/2024

I redownloaded this. Looks more fleshed out now. Here's a picture of me admiring Bold and Brash.

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 13/01/2024

I found all these cool Spyro pictures today

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Stephen (BeppisMAX) @beppismax.com · 29/12/2023

I travelled south to my hometown to spend Christmas with some of my family (first time since moving to Glasgow). Glad to have done something different this year - no presents or anything like that, just glad to spend it with them :^)