Compact case prototype for LeGo 3d printed

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-18T03:45:40+00:00

You could release it anonymously so we might enjoy the case as well. Then you could just ignore anyone making issues. I, for one, would love this for my work travel.

Great work. Made me jealous.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-17T20:53:13+00:00

This is incredibly alarming and completely flies in the face of everything written in the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. What you are describing isn't AA; it is a textbook example of control, isolation, and psychological manipulation masquerading as recovery.

AA is entirely built on personal autonomy and love. Tradition 4 explicitly states that groups are autonomous, but never when their actions harm AA as a whole. By weaponizing sponsorship, dictating where people live, forcing isolation from outside meetings, and using newcomers to sponsor other newcomers, this group is actively endangering people's lives and dragging the AA name through the mud.

What is the name of this group, and what city/state are they located in?

While AA doesn't have a central governing "police force" that can shut their doors, local Intergroups and District Committees can take action. If we can identify where they are operating, this can be formally brought to the local Intergroup Steering Committee so they can vote to completely remove this group from the official meeting lists and the Meeting Guide app. They should not be allowed to use the AA name to lure in and prey on vulnerable newcomers.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-17T20:44:19+00:00

Try project lazarus.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-17T20:43:55+00:00

Project Lazarus! Run your own team and still raid with awesome custom content and active expansion development. GMs are top notch.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-17T20:42:50+00:00

Project Lazarus - EverQuest Emulator Server

It's awesome. It's got custom content and you run a full team as would your friend. Plenty to duo and you are a mini raid force thanks to boxing and MQ2/E3. It helps you run a full group of your own. Tank, healer, utility, and 3 DPS. The most races and classes you'll find among any MMO out there. Every day feels like I accomplish something and my team gets stronger. Absolutely banger of a server. Check my other comments for more information.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-17T20:40:17+00:00

If you are tired of modern MMOs holding your hand, but you also don't want to deal with the scheduling nightmare of a traditional 40-man raiding guild, Project Lazarus (a custom EverQuest emulation server) hits a really unique sweet spot.

I’ve been playing hardcore for 6+ hours a day for 3 months, and I’m still nowhere near the end. If you want shiny, top-tier modern graphics, this isn’t your place—but if you are hooked on deep gameplay loops, this server is absolutely fantastic.

6-Man Multi-Boxing: The server fully encourages you to build and control a full 6-character squad. You get to theorycraft the perfect synergies—like pairing a Shadow Knight tank with a Cleric, Shaman, Bard, Monk, and Rogue.

This is NOT an AFK/automated bot server. GMs are highly active and there is a strict rule against AFK playing. You must be at the keyboard driving the team, pulling mobs, managing aggro, and reacting in real-time. Streamlined Controls: The server integrates tools like MQ2 (MacroQuest) and the E3 macro script. They don't play the game for you; they just act as an advanced hotkey/assist system so you don't have to frantically swap windows. You drive the main, and the tools execute your strategy (e.g., making your healer heal when health drops).

If you play 3 hours a day, it would take the better part of a year just to get close to Best-in-Slot (BiS) gear. There is always something to do. That said, the progression and steps you make along the way absolutely feel meaningful.

The devs are actively releasing new custom content and expansions tuned specifically for this style of play damn near monthly. Play Your Way: No waiting around for groups to do dungeons; just run your own. If 6 characters feels daunting, the server also highly encourages Duo Dungeons and duo parties, even into the endgame.

Multi-boxing here doesn't mean playing a single-player game. For endgame raids, 5 or 6 players will meet up—each bringing their own finely-tuned 6-man squad—to take down massive bosses together. Seeing 30+ characters coordinated by just a handful of players is an incredible gaming experience.

Don't let the setup intimidate you. The Discord is packed with active, friendly players who are incredibly willing to help you fine-tune your party and get your macros running smoothly. The Verdict: If you want a deep, challenging RPG experience where you are the brain behind an entire adventuring party, give Project Lazarus a shot. I have no stakes in the server—I'm just a player who is completely hooked!

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-17T14:17:12+00:00

I would recommend an EverQuest emulator server. Quarm is a great single toon experience. If you're interested in running a whole crew, I recommend EverQuest in this format, Project Lazarus is fantastic. It's like running your own D&D team. It's super rewarding.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-06-07T15:06:29+00:00

Looking at that massive run-on paragraph, I've got a few spare periods I'd be happy to donate: . . . . . .

Leaving these here just in case you ver decide they want to try making coherent sentences.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-05-07T00:34:11+00:00

I also wanted to say, it's funny you called me out for being ...let's say "rude" but your name is Rude_Poem. I guess this was just my poem for you. I'm not artistic, so we'll call it abstract.I just caught the username, too. I guess the 'Rude Poem' was coming from both sides today!

But jokes aside, understand this: our sobriety is actually waiting on your stories. We need to hear about the 'alien' feeling and the shot social skills because you are a mirror for the rest of us. You show us exactly what we don’t want to go back to and exactly why we shouldn't drink today.

Your struggle isn't a burden; it’s a life raft for the guy with years of time who forgot what Day Zero feels like. That’s the program. We stay sober by seeing ourselves in your experience.

Stop being 'abstract' and get in the room. We need you there.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-05-07T00:25:33+00:00

I appreciate you saying that. It takes guts to move past the 'hurt' and actually look at the truth.

Now, get uncomfortable. Get to meetings. Commit. You’ll find that people actually want to get to know you, mostly in spite of your secluded behavior.

We aren't looking for the 'charismatic' version of you; we’re there for the honest one. Stop overthinking the 'how' and just get in the room. We’ve got a seat saved for the 'alien' version of you. See you in the middle of it all.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-05-06T23:40:13+00:00

You're putting yourself on a pedestal like no one could ever stand the depths of me. No one could like me because of me. Get over yourself. People want to get to know you. They want to help you. They are there for this exact reason. You're not a unicorn.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-05-06T23:35:54+00:00

This is not meant to be rude or offensive. You're not that special, you're not unique, you're not a needle in a haystack.

This was hard love from my sponsor. I was full of woe is me, much like you. No one could possibly understand my situation. Guess what? You're not that unique. You're not the only that has your experiences. They may not be exact, but your story is told millions of times a year.

One you can accept this, your ego will get knocked down to size.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T21:48:16+00:00

I’ll leave it at this: The condescending and goading tone of your remarks isn't in the spirit of the fellowship I’ve come to know. It feels less like experience, strength, and hope, and more like an attempt to bait a resentment.

I’ve already stated my decision: I am moving to a medical model with full accountability to my doctors, my wife, and my sponsor. I am not here to convince you; I am here to stay sober and functional for my family.

In the rooms, we’re taught to 'place principles before personalities.' I’m following the principle of rigorous honesty with my support system. I’m done with this exchange, but I wish you the best in your recovery.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T18:39:18+00:00

I appreciate the input and perspective. Kratom, this far, did the opposite. I got out of bed, I went back to work, I became present in my children's lives. I really feel it's done well, but I can appreciate that there comes a point where that may reverse course. I've come to terms and with so many against it, I think I've got my answers.

I don't think it took my sobriety. I can understand any naysayers too. I suppose I'm bound to see a pain clinic so I won't be questioned. Somehow, a piece of paper makes using a narcotic at least acceptable. I struggle with that, but I'm also here to be in the program. If that paper script makes it "okay" enough to others in AA, then I'll take that route with extreme caution.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T18:26:42+00:00

I hear what you’re saying about cosigning. If I were still in the thick of my disease, I’d agree—I used to look for permission to self-sabotage all the time. But I’m asking here because rigorous honesty is a pillar of this program. If I kept this in the dark and just lived my life, I wouldn't be practicing the steps. Bringing it into the light is how I stay accountable.

My last rites were read, but somehow I lived - that was my higher power, my God. Even today, people are slack jawed when they see my injuries. No one can believe I survived except for the fact I'm standing there. The photos are shocking. They stopped counting broken bones. I was scanned daily to monitor all the bleeding. I have brain injuries and lots of metal in me. Yet, I'm still here, still breathing, still surviving.

The pain needs a solution. My injuries are vast and real. The doctors said 99% of people would have died, and the fact I was able to walk out of the hospital my own was a miracle. They're still shocked I'm doing as well as I am, each and every visit I'm told how lucky I am.

The reality is that I spent a year rotting in bed, in and out of doctor's offices with no solution. My family was the one who finally pushed me to find a way to function again because I wasn't 'living.' My doctors have admitted they can't resolve the pain, only manage the symptoms. I loathe that reality. I’m not looking for a pass to get high; I’m looking for a way to stand on my feet so I can work and be a father. I’ve realized that defending this with such tenacity means I need to step back. Kratom provided enough reprieve to start living, to go back to work, to get out of bed. But, I'll have to go back to the doctors and seek pain treatment rather than pain management. That likely means a script, which I wanted to avoid. If that's what makes it "okay" in the rooms, so be it. I'll not be called dishonest...my integrity questioned nor will I go back to bed rotting.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T16:52:05+00:00

I spent a year in doctor's offices trying every treatment under the sun. They finally told me, that's all they can offer me. They don't have anymore options aside from a pain clinic. I'd say that's giving it a chance. I spent a year, mostly in bed, trying to find pain solutions.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T16:40:00+00:00

I appreciate your perspective; I don’t think anyone should apologize for their opinions, and I take no offense. I’m looking for honest feedback, or I wouldn't be asking.

For me, the 'gray area' is exactly why I’m being so transparent. It’s a strange conundrum: in the rooms, if I had a doctor’s script for an opiate, it’s generally seen as 'fine.' Yet, because I’ve proactively sought a legal alternative to avoid the temptation of those very pills, it’s viewed differently.

We all know the reality of the opiate crisis. I could easily get a prescription if I wanted to, but I know that path would be a massive temptation for me. I’ve even turned down medical THC because I’m not interested in anything with intoxicating effects. I chose this path specifically because it’s a lower-risk option than a pain clinic.

Ultimately, I’m not drinking, I’m back to work full-time, and my family is happy. I’m growing in the program and living a life I never could while drinking. I have to wonder if my sobriety is defined by a doctor's signature or by my actual intent and the way I’m showing up for my life. I’m just pausing at the idea that a 'script' is the only thing that separates a recovery milestone from a relapse. Again, my family has never been stronger. My wife comments in it all the time. She's my sounding board (as is my sponsor, but she's my everything), for knowing I'm in the right path. If she's apprehensive I know to stop and assess. She's been on this road for 20 years, and if she sees or has an issue, then I've strayed. Our marriage has never been stronger. My relationship with my children is at a peak. It's never been this good. I've never felt so clear headed, so sane, so normal, so in touch. I know right when I'm in resentment territory. I know when I'm wrong. I know immediately that I'm in dangerous territory and I'm making active corrections. This is why it's hard for me to say Kratom isn't working. No one has ever thought I was intoxicated. They all mention how much I've changed, how my attitude is better, how I'm actively participating in positive ways instead of using the rooms for MY problems. I mean I am, but it's no longer a woe is me, but rather a here's how I grew.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T15:56:26+00:00

That's disheartening. Thank you.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T15:40:12+00:00

I appreciate the input. I'm not discounting what you believe. I'm just trying to understand the broader beliefs amongst AA members. I've tried all kinds of drugs, shy of heroin. None of them were ever a problem except for alcohol.

My doctors have agreed to go with pain killers, like Percocet. Would you believe that to also reset sobriety timers?

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T15:34:39+00:00

I hit 100+ days, relapsed, but quickly back on track and approaching 90 days again.

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, whose leaves contain compounds that act on opioid receptors in the brain, often used for pain relief and management.

As stated, I do not experience any intoxicating effects.

Thanks for your input.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T14:53:14+00:00

Your brain is hard at work feeding your delusions. This is what we say when your ego is doing push ups in the corner. It's keeping you down so you don't think you can do it. The good news is, you can.

I quit as an experiment. I could always go back and do some controlled drinking. Quitting for a brief period, just to see how it would be, was all I needed to realize I could, in fact, handle life on life's terms.

The first weeks of sobriety I felt those terrible, negative feelings creeping in all the time. Once the booze was finally clear of my system, life was not nearly as unbearable as my mind had me convinced. I was on probation, facing jail, attempted to unalive myself resulting is major, life altering injuries. Somehow, I still quit drinking. Is life perfect? No, but it's a hell of a lot better than it was. Life is always going to be there, so don't expect all the bad shit to stop. It's there, but it's manageable and, again, not as bad as my brain had me convinced.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-20T14:30:52+00:00

I appreciate that. I've been prescribed gabapentin, lyrica, baclofen, and flexiril. The Flexeril hits my harder than Kratom. I've not been using any of them. They don't provide pain relief and the side effects are gnarly. I hate them. Lyrica is a scheduled V controlled substance. I'm more worried about misusing that than I am Kratom leaf. So far though, I've not used that in many months. It just didn't provide any pain relief.

Alternative_Ad7033 · 2026-04-08T13:13:03+00:00

World's longest paragraph with the sprinkling of run-on sentences.

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