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🥼 Professional app/web/backend developer 🧪 Hobby VR and tools developer, gamer, streamer ✋ Social and project links: boll.software

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BOLL @boll.software · 29/05/2026
For some time now the SteamVR forums are spammed by these posts, like... a handful or two per day, at least. It's suffocating normal posts and pulling down my motivation to keep up with things. You'd think there would be some filters to set to reduce this.
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BOLL @boll.software · 04/05/2026
Right. No great success in getting a Steam Controller. I was told just click until it works. I clicked until I got rate limited. And now it's seemingly out of stock, even if shipping is still in 6-10 days. I'm bewildered but also defeated and confused, haha. Oh well.
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BOLL @boll.software · 08/03/2026
Got a new Kensington rrackball, not happy with the button mapping so looked into how to customize it. The page for the software has AI-gen + repeated images and garbage formatting. This does not infill me with trust, so hesitant to download and install anything 😬 www.kensington.com/software/ken...
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BOLL @boll.software · 20/02/2026
Seems I didn't chain these posts properly, but I'll start that now then, again. A bit late but I've tallied up my Steam spending 2025, and somehow I beat my previous record, for shame? 💸 And yes, I do like soundtracks, and I have a ton of VR to play when the Frame ships... ⏳
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BOLL @boll.software · 18/02/2026
Huh. This might have existed for a year, but I can't recall seeing the effective discount in my Steam order history before. This is... neat? I guess it showcases how much money I have saved, or, uh... not wasted on things that end up in my backlog.
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BOLL @boll.software · 11/02/2026
I lived with a dark brown cat before, I didn't realize it wasn't black until the sun shone directly on it. Here is an early picture... warming her butt on a MacBook.
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BOLL @boll.software · 05/02/2026
In this game you get to cut down trees and build bridges with them. This is driving a log grabber crane with the last two logs to complete the bridge.
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BOLL @boll.software · 03/02/2026
Currently working on the mouse simulation feature for my toolkit so I can fake monoscopic VR for the cockpit view. This game... can be very beautiful... the wheel might arrive this week! Much excite.
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BOLL @boll.software · 03/02/2026
Their Discord link still works, but it goes to a different server. I wasn't sure if they had changed branding, so I joined, it looks very Russian or at least Eastern European. They at least look alive on LinkedIn, guess I'm following them there now, get maybe get some closure? Not holding my breath.
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BOLL @boll.software · 03/02/2026
They did tell us that if the game shut down, they would publish a dedicated server so we could run it locally, that never showed up in my library so I guess that didn't happen. Right now, you cannot even load levels in solo offline play, cannot access the systems, it's a dead game. R.I.P. Gunheart.
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BOLL @boll.software · 03/02/2026
Oh no. Someone asked me a question about Gunheart today, one of my favorite shooters in VR, so I booted it up. Cannot get online, only one server left that doesn't connect, and thus my cloud only save is gone. Going onto Discord to check, their whole server is gone. Site still online: drifter.games
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BOLL @boll.software · 28/01/2026
Because why not, another clip that makes it seem like VR while it's not, because the first person mode is glorious. And... my headset acting skills with a trackball is apparently on point, or not. I'm trying anyway.
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BOLL @boll.software · 25/01/2026
Another clip because I just _need_ this in VR. When I get the wheel it will be harder to control the first person camera, as I will have my hands on the wheel, so a VR mode is almost required for an immersive mode that can beat the current look around feeling. This game checks so many of my boxes.
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BOLL @boll.software · 25/01/2026
I've been addicted to RoadCraft for the last few weeks, I love this game. It has a cockpit camera mode that is so close to a VR experience that I'm begging Saber Interactive to add a VR mode for the cockpit view, the rest of the game could be an overlay screen like in GT7 on the PS5 with PSVR2. 😬🤞
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BOLL @boll.software · 14/01/2026
I finally got reminded of something on Reddit, after ten years 😯 This was a prediction by a character, but I don't think I have the energy to figure out if it's true now. I imagine many architectural workflows are internal business secrets, so there would be a lot of inquiries to build a data set 😅
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BOLL @boll.software · 28/12/2025
A different example where it seems more evenly matched. Seems Bandcamp just gives me whatever currency the seller has specified though, feels random.
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BOLL @boll.software · 28/12/2025
Doesn't Steam mandate that if you sell a game on Steam, it should not be more expensive than elsewhere? If that is the case, it is not applied to soundtracks, even if the content appears to be the same. Maybe I should not buy them on Steam, eh? 🤔 I haven't used Bandcamp much yet, though, but might.
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BOLL @boll.software · 24/12/2025
Just installed a PS5+PSVR2, I think I'll have to look for controller boosters, again. I'm a bit concerned with the Frame controllers, more of the same probably.
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BOLL @boll.software · 21/12/2025
Right, actually setting up a page now. Regardless if anyone decides to join that, it'll at least be an outlet for all things coding. They do _not_ yet integrate with this platform, which is a shame 🫤 It's the only one I wanted to add 😅 I'll probably aim at publishing it in the new year, why not. 🙃
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BOLL @boll.software · 21/12/2025
This is a potential logotype for "BOLL's VR Toolkit" that I'm working on! I still have a full time day job so progress will be slow, but I'm considering setting up a Patreon for development updates, lessons learned and code examples 💭 That should be OK using non-commercial Jetbrains IDEs, right? 🤔
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BOLL @boll.software · 19/12/2025
My wishlist does have a game discounted, and I have no email on in-app notice regarding. I guess they don't actually want to sell PCVR titles, or ever did? I also looked through the spam folder for this one as I figured it would be recent enough to still be in there in case it got filtered.
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BOLL @boll.software · 19/12/2025
I noticed this icon had appeared on my desktop, apparently the new desktop application name, which I still have installed as I at some point want to play Lone Echo 2. Thing is, I have the notifications on, but have never been notified about any discount from the store. Has anyone ever seen that? 🤔
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BOLL @boll.software · 14/12/2025
Tried using my old G27 in Roadcraft, not supported but almost worked, and felt like the way to play 🚛 Tried out MudcraftVR, no wheel support, binary interactions done by gestures, not 1:1. I just wanted to drive off road with good wheel support in VR, but they made it a motion controller title 🤔
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BOLL @boll.software · 10/12/2025
I played the original Oculus DK1 Crashland demo and loved it. No standalone headset at hand, so haven't played v1.x, but the FAQ does say a PCVR version of v2.0 should become a thing, at some point. I definitely look forward to it. ☺️ I still have the v0.3 demo files from more than a decade ago 😅
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BOLL @boll.software · 07/12/2025
Hmm. I guess the community page for SteamVR is not in use much, I only got to it as I was linked from Valve's dev wiki. It hasn't seen a new post since 2018 😅 Still contains imagery for the original Steam Controller and Machine. Whelp! steamcommunity.com/steamvr
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BOLL @boll.software · 02/12/2025
Is this what happens when Microsoft uses AI for a third of their new code eh? Seems to be working out just fine... yeah: no.
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BOLL @boll.software · 22/11/2025
What happens when work has been very stressful and suddenly that project is finished and I'm left completely brain dead? Abusing my PC in stupid ways of course.
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BOLL @boll.software · 22/11/2025
In anticipation of the Steam Frame, I tried just how it is to use the game theater in SteamVR. The game itself has a nice reflection, but any other spawned overlays do not. Overlays cannot be easily moved away either, it's 1:1 only, and windows off screen can be displayed but not interacted with. 🙃
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BOLL @boll.software · 12/11/2025
A screenshot of albums registered in Winamp. Problematic names: 1. None 2. MP3 3. Soundtrack 4. WAV This is one of the main reasons that motivated my open letter. I'm creating a soundtrack harmonizing solution now, it just relies on a pull request to Depot Downloader that hasn't been approved yet.
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BOLL @boll.software · 06/11/2025
Working on a new logo thing... not sure, this has been in my head for a while, it's pretty simple and hopefully explains what has become my username in various places.
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BOLL @boll.software · 24/10/2025
I have eight soundtracks that are completely empty. Five out of these will get files if I turn on downloading of high fidelity files, not otherwise even if verifying. The last three, I've checked with DepotDownloader, does not even have any depots. Two of these are still sold on Steam, baffles me.
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BOLL @boll.software · 18/10/2025
This is _nine_ soundtracks all installing into the generic folder /Soundtrack Five of them at least have sub directories but four have their files straight in the root. This screws up enqueuing by folder, and default files like cover.png/jpg can then be conflicting between albums. Bonus: Soundtack
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BOLL @boll.software · 16/10/2025
Oh searching worked! Will be hard for artists like Danger though, love the Haven soundtrack ✨
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BOLL @boll.software · 05/10/2025
The other one that stood out to me. For obvious reasons.
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BOLL @boll.software · 05/10/2025
Hah, the current Steam sale has some funny stickers you can get by going through the discovery queue, that I will never use as I basically never use Steam chat, but they are neat to see anyway. I feel like this is an inside joke for the developers. It's not... overflow, but close enough.
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BOLL @boll.software · 05/10/2025
This soundtrack comes with one hidden track and two .wav mixes. These will never be seen or played if you use the player in the Steam client, but would get picked up by enlisting in a third party media player. This showcases how chaotic the file delivery can be, it seems like anything goes. 🙄
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BOLL @boll.software · 05/10/2025
This soundtrack installs to the Steam root folder on C: while Steam itself says it is on my data disk E: The browse button still opens C: and it will play in the Steam client. This fills up my system drive, and excludes the files from my media player, as they are not in the expected music folder.
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BOLL @boll.software · 04/10/2025
Oh right I should take a look at this during the sale... oh yeah, never mind.
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BOLL @boll.software · 04/10/2025
This might become a long series, we'll see. This soundtrack doesn't report the right track lengths. Here something that is listed as 24s is more than 2m when played back, I am guessing faulty meta data that is still used instead of checking media length. Happens for multiple tracks.
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BOLL @boll.software · 04/10/2025
Guess I can fill this place with soundtrack issues. I think I finally bumped into one that doesn't even work in the Steam client player. No tracks are displayed, no total time, not which file is currently playing, although it does play and progress through the files! On disk things looks OK... ? 🤔
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BOLL @boll.software · 21/09/2025
I'm still trying to figure out OSS licensing. I figured I'd ask /r/opensource for feedback. Oh yeah, this is not working out. Automod blocked the post as I mentioned ChatGPT, even if it's not about a solution connecting to it. I'm told to contact mods, but Reddit removed the messaging system. 🙃 Yay.
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BOLL @boll.software · 13/09/2025
I'm checking out VR tools on Steam, I found a familiar interface. I just posted to their forums to ask if they are following the AGPLv3 license or if we had a prior agreement that they could fork and sell my open source project. OpenVROverlayPipe is mine, they published before I added the license. 🤔
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BOLL @boll.software · 07/09/2025
I just ended development on a custom SteamVR settings page system, as it's just too limited, even if I got it working. Has anyone built a GUI for a SteamVR overlay/app in C# without using a game engine? I'm looking at @avaloniaui.net but not sure if it will work. Guess I'll just have to try it out.
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BOLL @boll.software · 05/09/2025
Signing into the Soundbooth Theater site, I can only see the first book, this is making me very confused. I guess Audible are trying to maintain a monopoly or something. It's seemingly difficult for me to break away if I still want my audio books... 😑
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BOLL @boll.software · 05/09/2025
Chrysalis book 6 is out, I just last week quit Audible, as I found out about their 75% share, and exclusivity requirement for the Plus catalog, and sharing profits from sold books with the Plus catalog. The book is narrated by Soundbooth Theater, they just link to Audible, not even listing book 6…
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BOLL @boll.software · 04/08/2025
Needed to book a hotel, they said register and you get €5 off! Sure, I'll do that, fight their password requirements for a bit, verified my email, and then, even with the member discount, the hotel room was €10 more expensive. I feel like I was just bamboozled, this is too classic to be random. 😑
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BOLL @boll.software · 17/07/2025
Yup.
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BOLL @boll.software · 16/07/2025
This is chocolate. Impressive attention to detail.
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BOLL @boll.software · 07/06/2025
And to celebrate the fighting, I also asked for a vampire character, to complete the pair. Honestly, I stopped doing local image generation some time ago, I kind of burnt out on endlessly tweaking prompts, but just doing random things with ChatGPT (limit 3 per day I think) is much more relaxing. 👍
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BOLL @boll.software · 07/06/2025
I usually avoid politics, but my feed does not, and I saw a side shot that reminded me of something. So I asked AI to generate what I imagined, and the result was so spot on that I had to share. From a single ChatGPT generation, themed as a Nordic forest troll, straight from childhood nightmares. 😅
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