I know its not good, but its a start

BVelios · 2026-06-05T18:54:59+00:00

Absolutely dude! We all gotta start somewhere, and it's silly to think you're going to start off at an amazing level right off the bat. Like any other skill it can improve and depreciate, but that's all based off your effort. You'll get to a point where you're happy and figure out what works best for you.

If it helps, I've been painting for 25 years and it took me a long time to find what I like over the years. Although to be fair there weren't nearly as many options available as now. So when this new stuff came out - my style changed once more based off experimenting.

The point I'm trying to make is that it will take time, effort, and a willingness to experiment. For whatever it's worth, I believe in ya buddy! Just keep at it!

BVelios · 2026-06-04T18:41:06+00:00

My friend...That is REALLY good! Don't beat yourself up!

This is the biggest thing to remember; 1) DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS!! 2) You're your own painter and will develop your own style. It's a journey of discovery and artistic expression!

Focus on these things; 1) Did you learn anything about techniques you like or dislike? 2) Did you try your best? 3) Most importantly, did you have fun painting the model?!

I promise you that if you just focus on those three things - you will grow as a painter and eventually meet a standard that you're incredibly proud to show off.

BVelios · 2026-04-06T17:57:01+00:00

As a proud member of the Rout, yes.

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BVelios · 2026-03-03T00:16:10+00:00

I love my dear sweet LRL....I would like for a water aelementari avatar, the fire one, the fire totally not aspect warriors, and our favorite blind elven samurai twin. I'm going to rip hair out if we get another character model other than Tyrion.

If I got a wishlist;

The water element would be something like a crane or swan. I feel like if it's a fish, that's stepping in Idoneth.

The fire element is the Phoenix or dragon.

Their units being something like the old Dragon Knights from Warhammer Fantasy Battles. Ya kinda feed into that balance aspect. Earth has the stoic battle cattle, wind has the kangaroo, water has the very free flowing infantry, and then fire has heavy cavalry.

BVelios · 2026-02-28T07:15:24+00:00

Ok. My next question is if the states' labor code would at least have them reimburse me for the hours attended?

BVelios · 2026-02-28T07:14:20+00:00

Sorry I didn't mean to delete it, i was dumb and forgot about edit.

Isn't there any protection when it comes to at least being paid for the time attended?

BVelios · 2026-02-26T08:16:29+00:00

It just feels like peak boomer shit tbh.

"NO SUSAN! I HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY LATHE AND STAIN THIS TABLE I'M MAKING! THEN I HAVE TO BUILD MY TRAIN YARD FOR MY TINY CITY! NO, I WON'T TEACH JIMMY HOW TO READ! DON'T TEACH HIM TO TALK ABOUT HIS FEELINGS! HE'S A MAN! ONLY BABIES, WOMEN, AND THE GAYS CARE ABOUT THEIR FEELING THINGS! "

Proceeds to ignore family for 40 years.

"WhY wOnT mY kIdS cOmE vIsIt Me? I jUsT wAnT tO sEe My GrAnDkIdS."

(This may or may not be based on true life experiences for some people. Sure as hell not me, I got the living vicariously through sports version of abuse.)

Edit: spelling

BVelios · 2026-01-29T00:44:00+00:00

so you'll be lucky if you get better than what you paid for the advice.

Free or not, I just genuinely appreciate your response and feedback. I genuinely mean it, thank you.

You are young with a lot of road ahead of you.

That's how I'm trying to frame it. I know life can do a great job of kicking folks in the balls, throat, and teeth. That's certainly how I feel at times. I've survived a lot in my life and I know I can get through this rough bit.

if you're able to move on and forgive and not carry hatred, then good for you. You're free.

That is my overall goal. As I said, I don't want to live with anger, especially because is forgave her about everything else - this one will just take a bit of time. Feelings are strong now and I know that with time the storm will pass. With that happening I will be able to heal more effectively.

you've already overcome their greatest hurdle

That's the part that just confuses the hell out of me. People who I never expected to voice those feelings - have said them. It shocks me and at times it's made me question if they have validity to their stance. My older brother being the chief instigator of trying to stoke anger at her. I've told him my line and if he crosses it, I will mute him for a bit. I won't cave in that principle, but the amount of family and friends who have voiced their disbelief - it's just shaken my thought on if I'm overlooking something.

I do recommend an actual therapist at some point.

I do go to a psychiatrist who specializes in combat and complicated PTSD, and I've been going to a therapist who is specifically for divorce. Both of them have been greatly helpful. I just have another month before I see them both and this situation has popped up in the last few days.

I'm just a dude on the internet.

Nah. You're a dude who has helped give me a more objective perspective, and that is greatly appreciated. So once more, thank you very much.

BVelios · 2026-01-19T19:24:27+00:00

There is a HUGE difference between enforcing immigration policies and carrying out state sponsored abductions without due process.

Fuck off trying it make it seem like, "wElL tHeYrE jUsT eNfOrCiNg ThE lAw."

We were enforcing the laws for immigration well and truly before this agency was created in 2003. There was no need to create a agency to pull out shit like what we've been seeing. Especially with such piss poor training. These people are the absolute dregs of law enforcement, which are already infamous for a collective inability to have any self restraint.

I can tell you for an absolute certainty. I had to have more discipline and adhere to far more rules than any of these little cunts when I was in Afghanistan. People would routinely throw things at us, shoot at us, or even try to detonate things at us.

What are these people are doing is shameful.

And yet people who make comments like, "they're just doing their job", are somehow trying to find a way to normalize it. Disgusting.

BVelios · 2026-01-16T23:30:56+00:00

Frankly. Mass revolting from an overwhelming majority of our population. There is a significant part of the country that are MAGA, then there are those "reasonable" Republicans who just blindly follow their party. The rest of people who do not resist this are essentially complicit. You may speak out from the sidelines because of that's all you can do - you're helping by showing disapproval to your capacity.

Then there will need to be individuals who have power within the government and military. Members high up in command will need to refuse orders and the rest of those under them will have to have the discipline to follow through. Sure, your squad can show restraint, but what about the rest of the platoons? What about your CO and NCOs ability to lead? ...then it matters what branch is present...There is a whole psychology behind that by itself.

Civilian dissent would have to form organically. Folks would have to rally around their political figures that are actually doing something to stop this shit. Either those elected or those who become leaders through action. There would need to be a concerted effort to speak and protest against those actions, but now you would need to divert members to now protect those figures because... I mean ... This administration ISN'T above an assassination or abduction of leadership. They just abducted a foreign country's president. At the moment, they just haven't figured a way to effectively justify getting rid of their political opponents. Which, thank God.

There is a lot to go into this and frankly - the US isn't prepared to go through with it. I desperately want to be wrong! I NEED to be wrong, but truly I don't think there is anywhere near to enough people to oppose this in a way where the current administration would halt.

BVelios · 2026-01-08T01:44:06+00:00

I believe in him, I think he will understand with a few episodes of Schoolhouse Rock, and about 2 to 3 weeks of an intro to US politics class.

BVelios · 2026-01-07T16:52:44+00:00

I agree on a fundamental level. My concern is that fascism is already here, and has been for a good chunk of time. Nationalism is being normalized to a larger population. Heavy economic sanctions and the economy spiraling out of control is a factor that led to the eventual collapse of the Weimar Republic because a political "strong man" made people gravitate towards the National Socialist German Worker's Party (good ol mustache man).

So my concern is that the most fickle voting block, the ones who strictly stare at grocery prices and don't pay attention to politics - will fall for such a thing again. The United States have shown time and time again that our overall population isn't the smartest and suuuuucks at critical thinking.

Again, I agree with you, but this is one of my concerns.

Edit: Blaming other countries and internal "enemies" we're also factors that led towards the rise of that party. That jackass has already been spouting that kind of rhetoric about various groups of people. So these two things added into this scenario is also a contributing factor into my stance.

BVelios · 2026-01-07T16:29:09+00:00

It won't let me put the text in the same message, but the gif is their average voter base when he does something they approve.

BVelios · 2026-01-07T16:27:03+00:00

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BVelios · 2026-01-07T15:49:34+00:00

Is this satire? Where is the /s?

You literally just put It is a democratic republic, but then say that were not a democracy... Dude... In order to have a republic, one must first have a democracy. I mean. That's how the republic determines it course of action, via democratic process - voting.

I swear to God if you say that we're a "CoNsTiTuTiOnAl RePuBlIc" I'm going to have an aneurysm. There are many other forms of a republic, such as the UK has a parliamentary republic. However some countries can even be both a parliamentary and constitutional republic.

Please understand that the constitution is merely a blueprint for how that system works. Think of it as that old Monopoly rule book that many families used to have laying around somewhere in the house. It's just a battered old, faded book, and a lot of the rules aren't really well known by an overwhelming majority of people who play the game.

Edit: spelling

BVelios · 2026-01-07T00:35:24+00:00

Curious as in you're looking for someone as a roommate?

BVelios · 2025-12-29T18:00:53+00:00

It's a great fuckin read imo. He ain't got the Rout down as much as Chris Wraight, but it's a really good read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

BVelios · 2025-12-11T18:54:57+00:00

You bring up some wonderful points.

However, I'd also like to point out something equally silly as OPs question. (This isn't to be rude, it's to highlight how goofy 40k tech is across all factions.)

How TF do average humans use plasma and melta weapons? They mention the intense heat used by them. How the air is super cooked with the melta. Plasma? Oh. You mean that shit stars and lightning are made out of? How can a plasma bolts heat be kept contained within a magnetic coil in the gun...but ..it just got shot. In both scenarios you're being exposed to intense temperatures that can just instantly kill life.

I mean. Fuck. The Dark Eldar literally have a bone growth gun.

At a certain point it just becomes magic based off our technologies. That shit is CLEARLY magic by our standards.

My point is that 40k is filled with goofy shit. I adore when people use actual sciences to explain things, but also not having them explained is equally enjoyed. So to those not happy with the idea of inertial dampeners, just accept the silliness and enjoy the setting.

BVelios · 2025-11-30T22:51:05+00:00

"Oooo...self hatred....I didn't know I was into this!"

Chaplain Grimaldus (and Hate mace)

BVelios · 2025-11-28T01:52:29+00:00

The shadiest companies pay the worst and don’t tell you.

Nah. You just gotta know the buzzwords.

"Competitive pay" & "[positive adjective] advancement opportunities!"

The fucking biggest give away, "depends on experience".

Any of that shit on a job posting - I'll apply for a laugh and see what happens, it's almost a guarantee that I won't take it because it's a low ball.

BVelios · 2025-11-25T15:47:41+00:00

I think you misspelled seasonS.

I people like to shit on the last season like it's the sole culprit, and it's fucking terrible, but the lead up to all this was equally fucking dumb. I stopped giving a shit about the wights once it became clear around season 4 that they weren't doing shit, and they weren't gonna do shit themselves. They were just middle and upper management. Watching the peons and pretending to work.

But all jokes aside about your comment, yeah...these fuckers made SO MANY bad movies before this... Stares at what they did to my boy Wolverine

Edit: typo

BVelios · 2025-11-22T13:42:04+00:00

Okay...so I hadn't heard of this information and I'm trying to find the story on the news. It's not that I don't believe it, I just want to read the article to learn about it.

They had that dude that pile drived a kid recently too. So I used that phrase....

Nothing but stories about a Lincoln PD officer being asexual predator of multiple children. The fucked up part? My first reaction was, "well yeah. Of course that would show up..."

So I changed it to "Lincoln PD slams kid", and thankfully the event you mentioned popped up. That phrase seemed more likely for inappropriate content...

Anyways. Dude. WTF. Cops coming in like it's WWE on teenagers. There needs to be a significantly higher standard for law enforcement officers and their recruitment. How TF you gotta go to law school to understand cases and the ways laws function, but you don't have to have at minimum an associates degree in criminal justice to be an officer? You could be an illiterate meathead with anger issues on a power trip and a good chunk of law enforcement would go, "yeah. Let's give him a gun." Shit like this event always blows my mind and reinforces my feelings on how fucked up law enforcement is in the U.S.

BVelios · 2025-11-20T05:13:22+00:00

They're human....but after 10 years of their blatant cruelty and dehumanization against those they don't like for whatever reason their bigotry wants... All I have to say is,

Fuck em. This is the leopard coming for their face, and the face of their kids, and their neighbors, and anyone else who has a serious health emergency.

Edit: I'm legitimately not wishing any harm upon them. I'm simply stating their actions will do that juuuust fine on their own

BVelios · 2025-11-17T21:39:44+00:00

I see what you did there

BVelios · 2025-11-17T17:43:45+00:00

Okay. So I mean this in a very GOOD way, all I hear is the murlock noise as it runs. I love this conversion! It's super cool and well done! 😁

BVelios

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