Yuki Novak

counterpoint to hardcoding paths: tools like pipx or uv run resolve the right enviornment for you and are less brittle when the venv moves.

Watch out for package name vs ipmort name. pip install python dotenv gives you import dotenv, psycopg2 binary gives import psycopg2, PyYAML gives import yaml. If u installed a similarly named but different package the import will fail…

random hardware addresses (MAC randomization) can collide with MAC filtering or DHCP reservations. toggle it off for that network in Settings, Network and internet, Wi Fi, the networks properties.

ahh classic cloud gaming and streaming from a desktop PC can be a good middle ground. A handheld works great as a streaming device.

ehh virtual machines can be fiddly with 3D games... try extracting the files first, its much simpler.

oof check if the game has been re released on a digital store. Re releases are usually patched for modern Windows and are often teh easiest route.

wait does this also apply to strategy?

@copperbuilder what did u end up doing in the end

Did the device shut down unexpectedly before this happened?? ??

oof disable USB power saving as a test: Power Options Change plan settings Advanced USB settings USB selective suspend setting Disabled . Then in Device Manager Universal Serial Bus controllers , for each USB Root Hub , untick Allow the…