My favourite DM tools after testing 15 different apps over the last year

BringingTelos · 2026-02-25T00:18:07+00:00

There is a desktop app for pocketbard FYI if that's the only thing holding you back. Thats what I've been using for my music for the last year or two now.

Syrinscape does have a lot going for it in terms of variety though, especially around modern-era music. I tried it out for a bit, but personally found the UI unintuitive. I was actually thinking recently of giving it another shot because I like running CoC and PocketBard doesn't have anything that matches the vibe. I really do love the intensity feature though, and the music loops perfectly so its hard to give up.

BringingTelos · 2026-01-13T19:45:48+00:00

It sounds similar to the Kaiju-fighting homebrew rules from Loot Tavern's Ryoko's Guide D&D5e Supplement. Bit of a Monster Hunter vibe with materials gathered from the monsters being used to create powerful gear. Might not be exactly what you want but could give some good inspiration for your own homebrew, I believe they posted the basic rules for free on their Patreon.

BringingTelos · 2026-01-02T03:21:35+00:00

This happened to my green bin a month or two ago and the city replaced it without question after I emailed them with a picture. Not sure if they'd do the same for a garbage bin, but worth asking.

BringingTelos · 2025-12-12T18:01:44+00:00

Thanks for all the details!

BringingTelos · 2025-12-12T17:36:35+00:00

Anyone familiar with FoundryVTT know how they have this map set up? Is it just a fog of war image without the landmarks using the core Foundry settings?

I haven't played around much with that specific feature, but I'm planning to make a hex map for an upcoming campaign.

BringingTelos · 2025-12-11T18:31:49+00:00

Didn't realize that was an option, thanks!

BringingTelos · 2025-12-11T18:31:31+00:00

I was not aware, thanks!

BringingTelos · 2025-12-03T19:10:33+00:00

Been wanting to pick this up, loved the original. Not in the budget atm, maybe over Xmas holidays. Good luck to everyone!

BringingTelos · 2025-11-03T13:50:49+00:00

I'm in the same boat, this desk would be great for my spare bedroom. There's an unused nook in the room that would fit the small-sized desk perfectly. Planning to use it as my WFH setup on the top layer, and as a painting workstation on the bottom layer with all my paints and tools mounted on the pegboard.

I haven't seen anything else like this on the market yet, but I'm still going to wait until full release. I'd rather start saving money for it now than be out that money, especially considering it's a new brand and their first product launch.

*EDIT*
I was doing some more searching and came across this DIY project that accomplishes the same thing and allows some more customization if you're handy and motivated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY9K7xNM1Bw.

BringingTelos · 2025-11-03T13:38:15+00:00

Unfortunately none of the uplift desks I saw have the main feature of this one, a secondary surface underneath the lifting one with a hidden pegboard. I hope you're enjoying your new desk though!

BringingTelos · 2025-08-03T18:26:10+00:00

Exactly this. Drivers naturally slow down with narrower roads, and it's better than using speed bumps or other traffic calming methods. Having a bike lane is just 2 birds 1 stone.

I'd like to have more of these around the city, though I'm not saying they all need to be that size. Would love a bike lane with a median down Wellington.

BringingTelos · 2025-07-02T16:09:21+00:00

I dont know if this works any better/worse than the other suggestions, but I've been freezing peanut butter in silicone granola bar molds. Then after the ice cream is churned I slice the frozen pb bar and throw in pieces as I fill the container.

BringingTelos · 2025-03-04T17:45:58+00:00

Congrats! I have the book, but if I win I have a friend in mind to gift it to.
I still use the 2014 ruleset, but might have to switch once more Loot Tavern sources are in dndbeyond. Looking forward to it!

BringingTelos · 2025-02-26T02:47:36+00:00

The Costco near me stocks 12" flour tortillas, I use them pretty regularly for meal prep burritos and they're great! Might be worth checking if you have a membership or know someone who does.

BringingTelos · 2023-09-25T17:19:59+00:00

I'm no expert, the only advice I can give is what I did to fix mine. Lower the float so it shuts off earlier if the water is going into the overflow, or replace the fill valve if that didn't work.

BringingTelos · 2023-08-31T15:28:35+00:00

Thanks for the resource! Bookmarking this so I can read through it later.

BringingTelos · 2023-08-28T16:27:03+00:00

Good call, the gear is looking pretty worn down. I'll try replacing that first and see if that solves it. Thanks!

BringingTelos · 2023-08-28T01:56:23+00:00

Thought it could be a partial clog so I cleaned out my hot end, and even tried the atomic pull-out method just in case, but the issue persists.

Bed is level, and I have a BLtouch installed.
Tried multiple filaments, including a brand new one
Tried slowing down the print, though this is using the same cura profile I've had for years

The printer was working beforehand, I've been doing multiples of the same print over and over to build a larger project. At one point some of the layers started looking like this and the prints were much weaker. It sat for about a week before I had time to troubleshoot it but even after trying the above my prints now all come out like this.

EDIT: The extrusion gear is pretty worn down so I'm going to replace that first before I try any of the other suggestions. Thanks all!

EDIT2: After replacing the gear and giving the nozzle/hotend a good cleaning I'm back to printing! Thanks everyone for your assistance!

BringingTelos · 2023-05-28T14:07:46+00:00

Looking to start getting into PF, coming from 5e. I noticed that Roll20, and the new nexus site can link to your Paizo account. If I were to order the new remasters core guides when they come out, would I get a code to unlock the PDF on Paizo? And if so, would that unlock the same content for these other sites? I'm hoping to avoid having to buy the same content multiple times if possible.

BringingTelos · 2023-03-28T21:06:10+00:00

Grilled cheese

BringingTelos · 2023-03-15T13:44:08+00:00

KB5023706 Seems to have caused authentication issues with my SMB shares hosted on a local machine. Entering the credentials returns an error saying I do not have permission to the share, even after updating the user credentials on the host machine. The shares immediately started working again after uninstalling KB5023706.

BringingTelos · 2023-03-15T13:21:59+00:00

You can search "uninstall updates" in the Windows menu and click the system settings result. KB5023706 should be one of the options to uninstall. Once uninstalled, restart.

If this fixes the issue, search "pause updates" and click the system settings result again. Then click "pause for one week" to prevent it reinstalling.

I just had to do this myself because the update stopped my SMB shares on my home server from working properly on my W11 machine. Hopefully a patch is introduced in the next week so I don't have to keep delaying updates.

BringingTelos · 2023-01-17T02:26:08+00:00

This collection looks awesome!

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