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FourAM t1_j5p6b0g wrote

“Patch” as a technical term traditionally means to replace targeted data within a file. So for example if there was a value that should be changed in a file, the patch would only store the difference between the original file and the patched version. Back in the day, often times software (including games) would be shipped entirely in a single binary/executable file and this was the most efficient method to ship updates, especially if they were being delivered over dial-up internet or BBSes. Patch files would be absolutely tiny, depending on what was in them.

These days, it’s more common to just replace the entire file of whatever you are changing because it’s no longer an issue of transmission speed (so why bother with that added complexity). Especially with games, which are usually installed as thousands of individual files, rather than a single monolithic file.

The name stuck though, as rather than the actual “patch” process described above, people came to associate “patch” with “software update”

So it depends on what is added/removed/changed as part of the patch whether the total install size goes up/down. If a lot of new content is added then installed size goes up of course. If they’re just rebalancing the game and replacing some sound effects with better ones, you might not see much difference at all.

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FourAM t1_j0f6c2o wrote

Saw these posted about a month ago, ordered some of their other flavors on Amazon…Brisket tastes like mint, BBQ sauce, and dog food. I’m afraid to try the Caesar Salad ones…

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FourAM t1_iz5t83h wrote

Reply to RI drivers by [deleted]

Does everyone in this state merge with highway speed traffic at 35mph and then keep going 35mph? This is why traffic sucks. Merge at speed you fools!

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FourAM t1_iypt7bd wrote

Reply to comment by karnim in Check your headlights! by lugo2

99% of the time, cars have separate bulbs/lenses for high beams. If the flashes look like they’re coming from the same bulb and there are relatively few of them, it’s probably a bump. Usually, when people flash their lights, they do it more than once.

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FourAM t1_iypszld wrote

Turning lights on/off at another driver = turn your headlights on

Flashing high beams = cop ahead OR turn your fucking high beams off

The number of cars I see driving around with their highs on these days is fucking infuriating

Also, if you change your bulbs don’t forget to fucking re-aim your lights! The aim doesn’t stay the same and your dumb ass is blinding people!

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