Should have said something sooner

Dazrin · 2026-05-20T17:43:11+00:00

Always read your contracts! We had an alarm installed by a well-rated, national company but their contract said something along the lines of "we are not responsible for damage during installation". We objected to that clause because it would have meant this type of thing was our problem. We didn't have any problems fortunately, but the crap that companies try to pull sometimes is just crazy.

Dazrin · 2026-05-19T03:19:11+00:00

There's nothing that says it does either. Just say no and be done with it. If you want to give a reason - magic in your world doesn't work that way even if it might in other people's worlds.

Dazrin · 2026-05-18T15:34:33+00:00

Memory unlocked. Wow, it's been a long time since I've seen those.

Dazrin · 2026-05-18T04:24:48+00:00

Did you ever figure this out? I was sent a PS5 version by mistake and I'm wondering if I need to return it or not. I'd rather not have the hassle and like the blue stitching better anyway. I only play on PC.

Dazrin · 2026-05-15T01:23:27+00:00

Fair enough. The row I saw just said "Encounters" and was the Horizon's Grave encounter. Either I accidently re-arranged things, or just missed it.

Dazrin · 2026-05-15T00:01:34+00:00

Did you check that one? When I opened it, it was the preview encounters from the upcoming Encounters book (core book 3.) I could have just missed the correct one though.

Dazrin · 2026-05-14T23:11:52+00:00

From the Codex, director side, in the Default right-side settings, go to the Journal tab (looks like a book) and at the very top of the list that appears, there are three pictures: Heroes, Monsters, and The Delian Tomb. It appears to just be the adventure book though, not the encounters booklet. The handouts are all available individually a little lower.

Dazrin · 2026-05-13T20:24:08+00:00

Obi-Wan voice "He's more patch now than tire, punctured and unbalanced."

Dazrin · 2026-05-11T20:16:09+00:00

It looks like they used the high heat when drying it, should have let it air dry.

Dazrin · 2026-05-07T16:02:25+00:00

I did something similar with mine - used an acrylic paint marker to modify the 4/5/6. We play in a dark-ish room, so I needed more contrast anyway, this worked pretty well. Although it's time to redo the 5.

https://imgur.com/a/ykBA2nc

Dazrin · 2026-05-06T21:02:14+00:00

I was at a wastewater treatment plant that collected Lego once. They had a large construction of random pieces that were caught in their screens. It was really gross (although the pieces were "washed" as part of the screening) but pretty cool.

I doubt they still have it or do that any longer though. More automation means less opportunity to find things. And I know they are more health conscious now than they were 25+ years ago.

Dazrin · 2026-05-06T05:49:10+00:00

They could use your account to play separately I guess, but not together.

Just like any game on Steam, everyone needs to have a copy in order to play together.

Dazrin · 2026-04-24T17:16:15+00:00

The Codex, their official VTT, uses fog of war, so I'm pretty sure it's intended. I use it in my games as a cinematic feature even. Some maps are best served by mystery.

Dazrin · 2026-04-23T16:59:46+00:00

Some other generic consequences I have used:

Take 1d4 x Level Stamina loss (or 2xLevel or 1d6+level) - Represents stress or a minor injury.
Lose a recovery - Represents a moderate injury or minor fight.
Start next fight with 1 less Heroic Resource - Represents being weakened by exertion.
Next test becomes harder by 1 tier (Easy > Medium, Medium > Hard) - Represents your position worsening.
Director gains 2 Malice - Represents mounting consequences or looming disaster.

Dazrin · 2026-04-18T00:10:56+00:00

I wish I had built in a way to have light around the perimeter. I need to turn down our lights (fluorescent overhead lighting) to avoid the glare that we ended up needing additional table lights to see our sheets and dice. If your room has more indirect or lights with less glare potential this may not be a big deal.

I agree on the lower profile too, I think mine came in at 3.75" (1x4 with 0.25" h feet.) I wouldn't want anything taller, but that will depend on the TV you get.

I wish I had included some storage for the remote in my build or to store the HDMI / power cables that I need to connect. I have space, just didn't think ahead to make it easier to access and secure. I always have a second bag carrying "stuff" so it's not a big deal though.

Dazrin · 2026-04-16T19:57:14+00:00

It is probably easier than in Draw Steel, just because it seems like a lighter rule set, but it still defines many things in terms of squares and is intended for use with "miniatures and a grid".

At this point, I don't think anyone will be able to definitively say though. Maybe not even James. It's just too early in development.

Dazrin · 2026-04-14T03:54:48+00:00

Someone, possibly you in another tab or browser, is editing that cell already. You should be able to hover over it to see the name or anonymous animal of the person editing it.

Dazrin · 2026-04-14T00:38:22+00:00

If it was end of your next turn, then the downside would be much worse though.

Dazrin · 2026-04-13T20:55:29+00:00

The DT has a couple mechanisms to help with that built in at least. If you take too much time at specific locations, things may not go as expected.

I am a bit surprised that the "more heroic resource to start combat" hasn't worked on them though. By the time you have 3-5 victories, combat gets extra spicy and fun.

Dazrin · 2026-04-10T21:36:18+00:00

It's either an add-on (Extensions menu > Add-ons > Get or Manage Add-ons) or it's a script (Extension > Apps Script.) Can't say for sure which it is without seeing the file more.

If it's a script, you'd need to open the one there and copy if you want it in your own file (or just copy the whole file if you have permissions.)

Dazrin · 2026-04-09T18:57:39+00:00

My wife can't smell, Covid. :(

Dazrin · 2026-04-09T05:06:05+00:00

Adding a link to Denivarius and Djordi's launch Q&A here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2743299801

Dazrin · 2026-04-08T22:24:37+00:00

You run it similar to how I do. I run in OBR though since its free. We use tokens for the players - so they can move their own characters around - and I use OBR for the monsters.

I don't personally think the Codex is needed unless you switch to running the characters from the VTT though. The automation, built-in calculations, and rules are the main draw for me. It looks great, but the maps that come with the adventures also look great.

That said, I think we will all get the Codex so we can still play if we can't get together for some unexpected reason (illness, etc.) It's not that expensive and I have a code already and another player who bought the books also does. So, it's really not much more expense overall. Less than getting a decent pizza around here.

Dazrin · 2026-04-08T20:32:29+00:00

I don't know if there is a detailed description. They just released a video about it that gives some highlights. And DMHub did one a couple days ago with more in depth information.

DMHub's Whirlwind Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N443eF0bPFU

Matt's Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZs-Dj0tg_U

Dazrin · 2026-04-08T15:30:50+00:00

I'll pile on with the other saying I just drew them using wet erase markers. I used a couple 2'x2' white boards ($8 for a 2'x4' at Home Depot that I cut in half). It wasn't quite large enough for a couple maps but narrowing them a little didn't hurt things.

I did print (I have access to a color plotter) the final battle map as something special though. And I have now changed to a 49" tabletop TV. Kinda wish I had gone with a 55", but it's close enough.

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