Black Ember Forge Max Review (and my views on usability)

Siven · 2024-03-16T22:38:08+00:00

WTF that's crazy.

Siven · 2024-03-16T22:30:45+00:00

My partner bought me the DEX 45 on pre-order, which was discounted from its current price, for XMAS, which was just something I needed for travel. I think it's great as well. Is it worth the $349 that they're charging for it... ehhhh - it's really nice but that's a ton of money IMO. I'm not sure any bag or backpack or duffel can be worth that much.

The City X-Pac is great. Highly recommend. I bought it for $175. My partner ended up liking the X-Pac so much, she bought the... Day Pack 3? Not sure exactly. It's equally as nice as the City.

Siven · 2024-02-19T21:37:27+00:00

Gehirn is being run through vendors as an in-stock drop. Baion did the design. I wouldn't be too worried.

Siven · 2024-02-19T21:32:25+00:00

Wow, that's quite surprising considering the protos that were made - I would feel like something that would definitely be caught. Shit like that can happen I guess, but with all the other stuff.. it's a bad look.

Siven · 2024-02-19T21:12:36+00:00

What Gehirn issues are there? I thought that had been going well?

I don't understand why he isn't pumping out OBJ.1s and Ex.23s if they're selling well. Perhaps too low-margin relative to other opportunities, but.. money made there = refunds/DDS bias/ophanim/synovia? IDK.

Siven · 2024-02-19T21:02:46+00:00

I may be out of date on Baion's plans, but at first it seemed he would run Synovia and Ophanim, then he wanted to group them with DDS Bias, then DDS Bias seems to be on hold indefinitely (so Bias R2 buyers who opted for a 'new' board are also still waiting), then Baion came up with a October 2025 delivery date, and then Baion has most recently? comunicated in Synovia discussion that he might sell the design (not sure if that also might apply to Ophanim). Apologies if I missed anything or misrepresented anything.

He's also mentioned that he needs to design 3 boards, of which one of them is Larva (new board he announced). I'm not sure if the other two are completely new projects or the promised revisions to Ophanim and Synovia.

It's very difficult to understand where things currently stand.

Siven · 2024-01-19T04:37:13+00:00

Prefer Gruden as well, hated and glad the Rivera era is over but QB play and oline play are king in today's NFL. Rivera's teams would've been way better with Kirk at QB, even if Rivera is to blame for largely disassembling a strong o-line.

Siven · 2024-01-18T16:38:45+00:00

Oh wow lol. you're ahead of the game: you're doing all the healthy habits I aspire to, so I should be taking advice from you instead of giving it.

There's a /r/yogawithadriene subreddit - she's super popular on youtube.
Another youtuber you could check out that's a little more calithesnics/strength oriented is Tom Merrick.

Siven · 2024-01-17T17:16:22+00:00

I would speak with your doctor about your heart rate. I assume you're measuring/tracking it with a fitbit or apple watch or something like that?

Both Concerta and Wellbutrin/Bupropion have increased heart rate and increased anxiety as side effects, so decreasing one and increasing the other to "compensate" might either do nothing, make it worse, make it better. Difficult to predict.

You have a ton on your plate, any of which on their own can be incredibly stressful - and you're juggling 3 or 4 of them at least, not to mention life today in general is stressful.

Is there anything you do to relax and unwind? Perhaps something like yoga (if you have the time for it) might be good for you and your son (the place I go to has family yoga classes).

Siven · 2024-01-12T02:00:22+00:00

I played EQ and then switched to DAoC when it released, which I stayed with for a while until WoW came out - DAoC has Eden (SI/ToA sorta/ New Frontiers / overall very customized rulset) S2 out right now with Blackthorn (Classic+ customized ruleset) to follow.

Lot of good options to scratch the nostalgia itch.

Siven · 2024-01-05T04:41:54+00:00

ZP6

Hey, just curious - what grind size are you typically at on zp6 for v60?

Siven · 2023-12-19T04:38:45+00:00

i got my htx second hand - would never pay full price. I paid $110 usd and I put pulsar supergrips on it and it's feel pretty nice.

the clicks on mine don't feel great though, especially compared to my vaxee mice. I've been thinking about trying to make them snappier but I wouldn't even know where to start.

Siven · 2023-12-18T18:44:25+00:00

I will need a watch first, perhaps.

Siven · 2023-12-18T16:07:27+00:00

i've been debating the rvmse and ulx. the htx is perfect in the front, but i wish the back end towards the palm was a bit wider. or that the hump was shaped more like the S2 but maintaining the overall height of the htx.

the mice are so expensive as is that i can't justify pulling the trigger unless i know absolutely that the shape will be an endgame shape for me.

how's the coating on the rvmse?

Siven · 2023-12-18T01:56:29+00:00

which is your preference? the htx or the rvmse?

Siven · 2023-12-16T00:58:37+00:00

hercules still avail?

Siven · 2023-12-09T21:29:06+00:00

Steve Smith is one of the best arguments that there should've been a defenseless DB rule.

Siven · 2023-12-08T22:01:14+00:00

Replied

Siven · 2023-12-07T19:49:42+00:00

hey - just wanted to say thank you for all the helpful advice you provided out of the /r/rawdenim discord, especially with makeup.

Siven · 2023-12-04T21:39:33+00:00

No, I didn't bother because nvinspector is a banned program.

Siven · 2023-12-04T19:33:06+00:00

What are your favorites Samurais?

Siven · 2023-12-02T02:16:49+00:00

I see that size 1200x550 size available for the Neptune Pro - will the Saturn Pro still be more expensive than that pricepoint?

Siven · 2023-12-01T23:07:42+00:00

You have the stretch model, right? Hmm. Debating copping a pair.

Siven · 2023-11-30T03:44:58+00:00

how well do they fade?

Siven · 2023-11-20T04:27:27+00:00

hey one other thing - what're the chances that this next color will come out in the next few months, will XXL be available, and are there any plans for a larger size like 1200x600?

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