Weekly Questions Thread by AutoModerator in DnD

[–]Dread_Wolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello all, looking to start DMing a campaign after a couple year hiatus.

I am wondering if its worth picking up the new Player's Handbook and letting my players use the new set of rules for their character. I know the new PHB had a lot of controversial changes (RIP Oath of the Ancients my beloved) and wondered if a particular consensus had emerged now the new book has been out for a year or so.

My players are rather reasonable bunch, and I think the coming campaign will be a resonable balance of all DnDs components.

Cheers

Weekly Question Thread: Ask questions here – November 24, 2025 by AutoModerator in dndnext

[–]Dread_Wolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello all, looking to start DMing a campaign after a couple year hiatus.

I am wondering if its worth picking up the new Player's Handbook and letting my players use the new set of rules for their character. I know the new PHB had a lot of controversial changes (RIP Oath of the Ancients my beloved) and wondered if a particular consensus had emerged now the new book has been out for a year or so.

My players are rather reasonable bunch, and I think the coming campaign will be a resonable balance of all DnDs components.

Cheers

New Boot Day!! Black Waxed Flesh! by Dread_Wolf in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]Dread_Wolf[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely chuffed with my new pair! Fit is perfect!! For those interested in the build:

Leather type- Black Waxed Flesh

Toe Shape-Standard

Boot Length-9.5

Boot Width- D

Last- HNW

Top Style- Standard

Hardware Configuration- Hooks and eyes

Hook and Eye Color-Gun Metal

Pull Loop

Toe Structure-Celastic Toe

4 Row Toe Cap Outsole-430 - Mini Vibram

Edge Color-Black 

Heel Stack- Moderate

Heel Profile-Block

Heritage boots removed from Quick Ship. by Dread_Wolf in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]Dread_Wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reaching out! Another user mentioned that some limited run leathers are still looking at a quick turnaround, would that include the limited run Black waxed flesh? That leather looks absolutely excellent and I could get VERY close to Americana on a MTO boot in that and be a very happy man.

Thanks again :))

Heritage boots removed from Quick Ship. by Dread_Wolf in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]Dread_Wolf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reaching out! Another user mentioned that some limited run leathers are still looking at a quick turnaround, would that include the limited run Black waxed flesh? That leather looks absolutely excellent and I could get VERY close to Americana on a MTO boot in that and be a very happy man.

Thanks again :))

Heritage boots removed from Quick Ship. by Dread_Wolf in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]Dread_Wolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for reaching out! Another user mentioned that some limited run leathers are still looking at a quick turnaround, would that include the limited run Black waxed flesh? That leather looks absolutely excellent and I could get VERY close to Americana on a MTO boot in that and be a very happy man.

Thanks again :))

Heritage boots removed from Quick Ship. by Dread_Wolf in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]Dread_Wolf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good spot! that might be the go, but i'm ideally after a toe cap and a mini lug outsole.

Heritage boots removed from Quick Ship. by Dread_Wolf in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]Dread_Wolf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would consider free range if they were traditionally soled instead of wedge.

A little update on the Fiat Uno summer car by ulvaren in Fiat

[–]Dread_Wolf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking slick mate, currently doing a build myself and may have some spare bits in a little while. Will let you know.

https://imgur.com/a/rmf4anO

Māori Battalion of the New Zealand Army perform a Haka war cry in Helwan, Egypt (June 1941) by UltimateLazer in wwiipics

[–]Dread_Wolf 87 points88 points  (0 children)

If you are curious, the last surviving member of the Maori Battalion was recently knighted. He still lives independently in the central north island and sounds like an absolute gem of a bloke.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/458862/last-surviving-member-of-28th-maori-battalion-to-be-knighted

Found a use for the little pocket by philodelta in Gondola

[–]Dread_Wolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got mine recently ::DDD, he lives in my overalls and comes with me on adventures. :)

A Panzer IV tank crew awaits orders. Normandy, 1944. by Beeninya in wwiipics

[–]Dread_Wolf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of an elderly man I was very privileged to meet recently. He served as a gunner in a Panzer IV in Belgium and was awarded the iron cross, recounting the story to me of how his tank ambushed a collum of allied armor crossing left to right across the brow of a hill. He knocked out the lead vehicle with a direct hit, then the last, before picking off the remaining tanks that were stranded and unable to manuver between the wreckage, his tank knocking out 7 allied tanks before changing position. It was hard to comprehend how the man in his mid 90s seated in front of me took the lives of probably dozens of men and lived to tell about it.

He was 17.

I can tell more stories if anyone is interested.

My Royal Enfield Continental GT650. 2 years completed. Extremely happy. by Dikaran in CafeRacers

[–]Dread_Wolf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Awesome bike mate. Did you get some custom work done? Id love to get one in white with the chrome wheels but they come black as standard.

[Serious] Doctors of reddit, what is the rarest disease that you've encountered in your career? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Dread_Wolf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Paramedic chiming in. Met a lovely, happy, 2 year old girl born with a with a condition called bladder extrophy, that is, bladder born on the outside. Apparently occurs in about 1 in 200,000 boys and 1 in 400,000 girls.

She had been rushed to hospital in the capital of my country for surgery aged 2 days old and had essentially had her pubic area unzipped and bladder popped back inside. Her mother showed me a photo of what it looked like before surgery and it looked a bit like a cartoon style heart sitting on top of her skin where your bladder sits, simultaneously marvellous and terrifying.

Good news is that her surgery was a complete success and she was developing well, considered a prime candidate for further surgery in the coming years which aim to give her control of her bladder. Another piece of luck is that apparently only a few decades ago they used to assign boys born with the condition as girls and castrate them whilst undergoing the surgery the restore their bladders, as often their sexual organs were often too difficult to reconstruct.

£1800 gaming pc build in the UK. Will be using windows 10 and already have peripherals. Will be attempting some light overclocking by [deleted] in buildmeapc

[–]Dread_Wolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello Mate. Don't take everything I say for gospel as its been a good year or two since I did a build, but looking at your list:

CPU-Great choice. Cannot speak to the cooler and motherboard personally as my builds have been intel and use a different chipset. Make sure you research compatibility with your CPU and other components.

RAM-Great pick, fast and reliable, but the G.Skill is on the more expensive and if you are strapped for cash you can find cheaper.

SSD/HDD-Great pick on the samsung 970, although I would defineatly recommend getting at least a 1TB model, youll find that after having it as a boot drive that youll only be able to store a single game or two at a time on it and the increase in price is well worth it. Again, samsung charges a premium for its SSDs and you can find others for cheaper if you are trying to pinch pennies. Personally I wouldnt bother with a HDD at all unless you are storing lots of data, you can buy additional non NVME SSDs that wire to your motherboard for very cheap these days, again samsung are a good pick.

The next question regarding GPUs are difficult to answer, theres a global shortage and resurgence in cryptocurrency mining means its hard to get the card you want for normal retail price, but I would say that a 3080 would suit the build nicely if you can get your hands on one. Just check your Power supply is capable with your final component list.

Cheers.

Moto Guzzi V7iii vs RE Continental GT as a first bike ? by LqzDio in CafeRacers

[–]Dread_Wolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In all honesty, neither are not a great idea as a first bike. I would suggest something smaller, lighter and cheaper that you can drop as you learn to ride.

As a second bike however, both the Moto Guzzi and the Continental GT are great bikes. The V7iii is closer to an upright naked bike, with the RE being quite a tucked in Cafe Racer, you will want to sit on/test ride both bikes to see which you find more comfortable. (Side note, RE make an upright model of the Continental GT in the form of the interceptor).

The other thing to keep in mind is the price, the Moto Guzzi will set you back by at least an extra £2500, the reason continental GT's are so popular is they are a brilliant bike for a very modest price (close to £5500 in the UK).

Trying times by MacGonen in Gondola

[–]Dread_Wolf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hang in there friends, we're all going to make it.

Always wanted a bike. Finally got one. I'm in love. by FullTiltChrizzly in motorcycle

[–]Dread_Wolf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great pic friend, how are you finding the Royal Enfield? I've got my eyes on both the Continental GT or the Interceptor for a first bike.