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  1. Hi, I am writing this message to inform people that I am taking an undefined break from playing. I know I just introduced myself but this is actually the perfect time to go away. The main reason is that I need to fully focus on other things in my life. I need to make some money, and most importantly, advance my dream of becoming an entrepreneur. I am also fed up with my laptop which is not good enough to give me a real chance at playing against the best players on the server - to take the gear aspect out of the equation. I was introduced to Enemy Territory somewhere in the beginning of the previous decade. I was barely a teenager and played the game for a couple of years before leaving. I remember being in a clan for a while, but I can't remember the clan name at all. It could have even been Fearless Assassins, seeing that this is quite an old community. Nevertheless I liked the game a lot because it was not as heavy on the computer as some other FPS-games and it still actually had a very satisfying gameplay and mechanics. A few years ago I tried to play the game again but I couldn't get into any server. In 2022 I saw I could access the game via Steam, which gave me a chance to play again. I had recently left my job to find a workplace where employees are treated properly. I wanted to find a game to help me relax when being stressed in my daily life. Fortunately my computer, a 999 € laptop from 2019, was able to process the game somewhat decently with graphics set to minimum. I also had a separate 27" screen to help. Fast forward to this day, during the last 1.5 years I've played Enemy Territory actively for 12 months and the total time I've clocked on Steam is 360 hours for the game. Sometimes the frames-per-second-rate has averaged about 25, sometimes 50. In close combat it goes down rapidly so I have adapted to shoot from far-away if possible. More important than scores though is the relaxation the game has offered. I have been able to just play the game and not think about anything else going on in my life. If I come back in the future, it will be only when my life situation allows it and I have upgraded my gear - laptop for a proper PC and my mouse and keyboard for wired ones. It was also nice seeing that people do voice chat on Discord. I saw I don't have proper gear for that either so a proper headset is one more important purchase to add to the list. If you have any recommendations for a good aiming point regarding the new computer's specifications for this game (or any other gear), I would be happy to hear them. Thanks for Fearless Assassins members for keeping the servers alive so people like me can have a good time playing, still, one of the best first-person-shooter games out there. It has been fun playing the game and the average of one hour per day has definitely been well spent, despite my frustration with my laptop and all the players better than me. It was also fun introducing myself in the other post in an almost ChatGPT-like fashion. I am currently setting up PayPal to see if I could donate some money for the time I've played. See you later, maybe. sauna
  2. There are multiple factors in determining the best temperature. It is also possible to use a thermometer inside the sauna. However, as a true sauna enjoyer, I don't use a thermometer. I just adjust the heating system and feel how the temperature is. Usually the right temperature is achieved within 30 - 60 minutes of heating the sauna. Key factors for best temperature 1. Sauna-goer's experience: A person going to a sauna for the first time may want to reduce the overall temperature of the sauna to make sure they feel comfortable in a heated environment and to let them safely experience the sudden spikes in temperature. 2. Sauna-goer's physiology: Ability to withstand heat is different for each person. Some people's bodies are able to withstand increased temperatures better than others so they may increase the overall temperature of the sauna to optimize their experience. 3. Sauna-goer's goals: Regardless of a person's experience or physiology, they may desire different temperatures at different times. If they are talking with somebody, it may be helpful to lower the overall temperature of the sauna to prolong the stay time. Main ways to adjust temperature 1. Heating system: First possible chance at adjusting the overall temperature of the sauna is when the sauna is being heated. An electric heater has a button for adjusting the temperature and a wood stove heater is adjusted by the amount of wood burned. Optimizing the heating time is also an important factor. 2. Throwing water: Controlling the amount of water thrown on the rocks is an important step in adjusting the overall temperature in the sauna. Quantity of water thrown with each spoon should be optimal and also thrown with reasonable frequency. Finding a balance is an important safety measure. 3. Person's position: As warm air moves upwards, a person can increase or lower their experienced temperature by moving up or down the steps that are on different levels. It is also possible to adjust the experienced temperature by changing body alignment between sitting, ducking and laying down. There are also different saunas and sauna types that affect the equation. If the sauna room is big, it needs more time to heat. There are also more subtle ways that affect the temperatures. One may throw cold water onto themselves to reduce their body temperature, or go outside the sauna once in a while to let their body cool down.
  3. Hello, My name is saunakiuas. I am a sauna enjoyer from Finland, the land of saunas. I would like to tell you more about myself, but for now, let's talk about saunas. Brief introduction to saunas There are two main types of saunas: traditional saunas and infrared saunas. A traditional sauna is equipped with either an electric heater, or a wood stove. There are fist-size rocks on top of the heating system that are heated up to heat the sauna. As the sauna is being heated, heat-energy from the rocks is released through thermal radiation. After reaching a certain temperature, water is thrown on the rocks, producing steam inside the room. An infrared sauna uses infrared heaters to emit infrared light, which is experienced as heat in the body. Important note I have never been in an infrared sauna and only recently heard about them, so Google is your friend in that matter. I have used a traditional sauna since I was a child and feel no need to even try any other method, unless I am offered money of course. Translation of my name Some people have been wondering about the meaning of the second word in my name, kiuas. Kiuas is a Finnish word referring to the heating system used to heat a sauna: an electric heater or a wood stove, as mentioned above. In case of an electric heater, word sähkö can be added in front the word, creating conjunction sähkökiuas (sähkö meaning electricity). In case of a wood stove, word puu can be added in front of the word, creating conjunction puukiuas (puu meaning wood). Closing words Summer Holiday season started yesterday in Finland regarding companies' vacation policies about timing employees' vacation days. This means, that tons of saunas will be heated during the next five months, just like they were during the previous seven months. The only difference is, that in summertime people sauna more in their cottages in the countryside and heat specifically a pihasauna. Pihasauna is translated outside sauna meaning the sauna is it's own separate building near the main building. If you want to learn more about saunas or discuss any other matter, send me a message. Happy Summer! sauna
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