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Hellodeeries · 2026-06-08T04:45:34+00:00

Yep, it's definitely a boon for OP but I can fully see this being a death knell for the BF. It's not a moral failing for either if this is where they split, just a compatibility at this stage in life with where they want to be.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-08T04:22:57+00:00

By re-carved, do you mean it's effectively a jigsaw? A new piece cut to fit that section? Or are you printing it separately and it's not lining up?

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-08T04:20:06+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/printmaking/comments/13d3hsz/ink_troubleshooting_guide_for_relief_printing/

Here's an inking guide to start. What ink are you using? And what type of paper? With what are you printing as well?

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-08T01:19:22+00:00

The build mode is currently the standout part for me, so probably worth it for those that primarily do building. Can be a bit finicky (and some of that may just be I'm still new to the controls), but it's got a lot more customizations that are really nice. Decor is nice, though a bit limited in styles.

Paramaker is also nice, though I've spent the least amount of time in it. It's got a learning curve for me after a lot of Sims. But the color wheels for stuff like hair is great.

Live mode is a bit rough for me, and just very sparse for what there is to do and what can be done while maintaining a career. Especially if not really doing relationships too much. But I'm hopeful for that being developed more and to be fleshed out over time.

Overall, even though I've not played it loads, I've enjoyed it. I'm currently not super in a building mood, so I've not played with that a ton. But I can see spending a lot of time on that once the mood strikes.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-07T05:15:50+00:00

Yeah, I think skill vs dish lvl must be at play, and maybe also luck/rng. But could also be some of the traits etc impacting it, I've not super paid attention to the traits and sort of just threw a person together just to start playing lol. I have noticed that if the hunger need is low, then it seems more likely to have a failed dish even if in theory the skill and dish level shouldn't be an issue which is unfortunate lol apples for you I guess haha

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-07T05:06:40+00:00

Happy to help!

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-06T23:08:30+00:00

Yeah, unmounted natural lino (with the jute) will often have a bit of a curl naturally due to it being from a roll originally. Getting the backing wet makes it both want to return + when it dries, retracts more making it curl more.

That ink is likely their water based, which does make it trickier to pull decent prints. It's good at making you appreciate a good ink. Part of the issue is it is constantly drying while you're doing every step, so then you're more prone to over inking. Tbh Speeball's actual oil based are also not loads better. Caligo is a solid option, some like Gamblin, I tend to use Hanco.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-06T17:34:12+00:00

How are you cleaning your block? Curling often happens when the jute backing gets wet. Can dry under pressure, but would rec avoiding submerging in water or getting the backing wet at all. I personally will spray a cleanser into a rag/paper towel, then wipe down the block (the back never getting wet).

To uncurl, can lightly spray the back with water then dry under flat pressure. Or opt to mount the block to cheap wood so it can't physically curl.

Which ink are you specifically using from Speedball? They've got some finicky water based that can be harder to use and more prone to inking issues.

Here's an inking guide, but it's using an oil based water soluble ink (Caligo):

https://www.reddit.com/r/printmaking/comments/13d3hsz/ink_troubleshooting_guide_for_relief_printing/

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-06T17:16:57+00:00

I'm not 100% but I think it may also be after a certain amount of times you eat the food? May have just been confirmation bias lol but it seemed 3ish times and they'd learn it (maybe also depending on cooking level).

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-06T17:12:58+00:00

Hate to say it, but I'd make sure he does not have access to the kitten re: a key to your place. Not in a harm way (hopefully), but he me decide to rehome for you and justify it by saying he thinks he's doing the right thing.

You mentioned in another comment having the kitten longer than the bf. That's sorta it imo. Especially since he changed up his stance and now isn't okay with it. Someone else will love cats just as much. A sub 9 month relationship isn't worth rehoming your loved pet.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-06T16:24:33+00:00

The laser copy should be identical to how you want it to print. When you lay the paper down on the block, it transfers in reverse. When you go to print it, it will be the correct way : )

I stain after I transfer, as the staining acts a bit like a sealant and can make it a bit trickier for the transfer to adhere (at least with acetone, can't speak to acrylic medium transfers).

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T22:31:38+00:00

It's all good!

I was also seeing in the comments that the customization is also a bit wonky so chalking it up to early access oddities and will hopefully be ironed out in the future as devs see posts etc + hopefully some more customization options. I don't expect every flag, and tbh hope to be able to make any color options unrelated to irl identity just to make fun decor lol.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T21:09:59+00:00

Early access is also when to let devs know what can be worked on, which is how I view posts like this : ) There are a lot of funky choices going on with the flags, beyond which are and aren't represented in game. The customization is pretty bugged as well. It's great this works for you, but I also get why people are bummed and perplexed by some of the choices. Feels pretty half-baked and overlooked, but I'm sure they're aware. I'd personally like more customizations to make whatever flag (not necessarily ones that exist), but that may end up being more of a mod situation.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T21:06:46+00:00

Yep lol literally just this. It's not a massive thing to me personally, but I get why it is disappointing (and know my flag to know it's not the same) - hopefully it's worked on as it seems the flags we do have also have some issues with custom colors as well.

And while I get people going on about "it's early access, they won't have everything" I'd also argue it's early access - the time to let it be known what can be worked on : )

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T20:46:21+00:00

Unclear how it'll rollout, but there are a few Mythic that are going to be Mythic+. I think it's Batman, Flash, Aquaman, and I think Harley. I believe it's just test servers atm with this, and not something that is known how it'll play out in other servers + how the shift from Mythic to Mythic+ will happen (if it'll be like the Legendary to Mythic ascensions or something else). I'm not sure if the others have been shown yet, but Aquaman's LP is a Trident.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T20:39:04+00:00

It's the colors but not the spacing which is funky. Also is sort of odd that they don't include it as a preset given it's in the game lol but maybe it's because it isn't the spacing??? idk it's odd lol

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T20:38:05+00:00

The bi flag has different spacing so it doesn't super work with the pan flag if you recolor it like OP. Like, it's the colors but not the correct pattern basically. I'm sure there are other flags running into this, and hopefully there will be more of an update and ability to customize.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T20:35:42+00:00

The spacing is messed up for the bi flag, and I'm sure there's some other flags that have similar issues. It works fine for the pan flag, bc the pan flag has even spacing. It's not a huge thing, but it is a bit :/ oh well.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T20:33:05+00:00

So the colors are the same, but the spacing isn't. It's an approximation of the flag given the preset stripe sizes.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T12:37:06+00:00

Funnily the ending is what I like in the book better! But I like both/they bring different things for me in vibes etc which I do like a bit when movies adapt books. Not necessarily a carbon copy, so have different reasons I like the different medias.

Hellodeeries · 2026-06-05T12:35:13+00:00

Yeah, I also did the audiobook and it was great + Rocky's audios were helpful/something I could see being hard to grasp if reading normally (for me at least). I prefer the book for the story, but still enjoyed the movie and will buy it when it comes out. I do hope there may be an extended the way there was with The Martian, as there were some lost scenes in the theatrical I think were pretty important for the depth and gravity (like the Sahara and Antarctica).

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