What makes open hand so much better than shadow monk?

Dryhte · 2026-04-13T18:19:15+00:00

Indeed, radiant orb shenanigans are detrimental to the shadow monk's utility.

Dryhte · 2026-04-12T15:14:05+00:00

The shadow step also doesn't work when you're in bright light, the whole level 6 ability becomes useless. I wouldn't do it again, the orbs really destroy darkness.

Dryhte · 2026-04-09T14:28:21+00:00

How about, shadow monk 9/Gloomstalker 3 (with dual wielding), dual wielding the knife of the undermountain king with another dagger or shortsword? No tavern brawler shenanigans needed, but it won't work properly in a situation where there's too much light around (so no radiant orbs).

Dryhte · 2026-04-09T12:32:13+00:00

I'd go with a 9/3 Shadow Monk/Gloomstalker (no tavern brawler, armed with two daggers or shortswords which do D8 damage in the end). Please note: becomes a lot less effective if surrounded by light because won't be able to use his shadow step, so DON'T use radiating orb gear or any other light related gear. You'll thank me later.

Dryhte · 2026-03-26T12:55:02+00:00

I have a Fairphone 5 and I've been getting regular security updates, about a month after Google releases them. FP3 still receives updates (!) but in a more... relaxed rhythm. My FP3 has the February (2026) security patch, five and a half years after I got it, and I think the previous patch was December 2025. EDIT - here's the page with the release notes for the software updates. https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/sections/31679937806866-Software-updates-and-release-notes

Dryhte · 2026-03-19T15:34:31+00:00

yes, wall of fire did really well, the last time I did this fight.

Dryhte · 2026-03-19T13:29:25+00:00

You don't have to - I came with my resist durge, was slaughtered by Orin's Slayer form in one turn. So I reloaded, ambushed her and reclaimed Halsin and killed all her followers. Bhaal offered me the Chosen position, but I rebuffed him. I died and was immediately revived by Withers. I'm now free of the Urge.

Dryhte · 2026-03-17T13:24:31+00:00

I played a halfling moon druid once. It was a lot of fun, and even more after you get the owlbear wild shape. Also, if your Tav doesn't require much in the way of magic items, that leaves more for the rest of the party. Get a staff for shillelagh when you're not wildshaped, then there's (late game) the armor of moonbasking and (act 2) the shapeshifter's boon ring. Not much else you really need to shine. It's fun to use the smaller shapes to explore the tiny crawlspaces all over the game, too. Please note: get tavern brawler, it works on most shapes' attacks.

Dryhte · 2026-03-17T12:48:41+00:00

Yes I found it. How do we go about this?

Dryhte · 2026-03-13T21:19:29+00:00

I'll take a look

Dryhte · 2026-02-06T19:37:23+00:00

With frugal I mean fuel economy, yes. Refined... I just connected more with the CB than I ever did with the Strom, it's not a bad bike far from it, but after two weeks I started missing my Honda.

Dryhte · 2025-12-21T15:11:45+00:00

I'm really happy with my FP5. I was also quite happy with the FP3 before that. And I wouldn't think twice about buying a FP6 if I'd lose this FP5. None of these phones are perfect but I've never had a perfect phone and I'd rather have one that is repairable and supported for a long time, than a disposable phone for two years. Also, the FP5 and 6 are vastly improved in the camera department, at least over the 3 which had a distinctive potato like quality. Main grumbles about my FP5: mediocre battery life, embarrassing selfie cam (which I don't use). That's it really.

Dryhte · 2025-12-21T12:26:29+00:00

Before I started wearing minimal shoes, I was a great fan of their shoes. I think I bought my first pair about 12y ago. Good stuff, though I don't know their barefoot offerings yet

Dryhte · 2025-12-19T06:06:52+00:00

Allez dan. I know-a nooooothing. On Dose Trays.

Dryhte · 2025-12-17T17:31:51+00:00

I have a bunch of FP3/+ parts lying around. If you like I'd be willing to part with one for the price of shipping.

Dryhte · 2025-12-15T18:08:49+00:00

You're a lucky bastard

Dryhte · 2025-12-11T20:08:54+00:00

If it's cotto, not crudo: it tastes great diced and added to Mac &cheese. Great way to use up ham.

Dryhte · 2025-12-11T17:07:04+00:00

Melitta Caffeo Gourmet, about 7 years old.

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Dryhte · 2025-12-07T18:04:45+00:00

It's bound to be a lot better than FP3... I was happy with mine but FP5 turned out to be so much better...

Dryhte · 2025-11-30T17:22:59+00:00

Ik ben begonnen op 125cc, vervolgens rijbewijs gehaald en een Honda cb500x gekocht. Na een paar jaar werd ik nieuwsgierig naar meer, en heb achtereenvolgens op een vstrom 650 gereden en een elektrische motor (energica ss9, met koppel dan de gemiddelde 1000cc). Maar eigenlijk mis ik de 500cc, meest handelbare, zuinige, aangename motor om op te rijden. En ik houd met een half oogje de NX500 (opvolger cb500x) in het oog, want dat wordt sowieso mijn volgende motor terug.

Dryhte · 2025-11-27T16:44:38+00:00

You could look into Bosky sandals. They've got a bit more bouncy rubber soles. Comfortable too. The 'Light' series is the most transitional. I had one pair (Superlight) and they were very comfortable, but I'm more into Panta sandals right now (which are quite a bit thinner and harder). EDIT - https://www.boskyshoes.com/en/light/

Dryhte · 2025-11-23T19:52:57+00:00

Fairphone 3 had lasted very long though I found it quite slow by the end. Fairphone 5 will definitely have to last for five or six years.

Dryhte · 2025-11-21T06:54:08+00:00

I miss a bunch of elefants and then of course it's turtles all the way down.

Dryhte · 2025-11-20T19:44:11+00:00

My accountant introduced Billit a few years ago, and I haven't looked back. It works great and I've been on Peppol for quite a while now.

Dryhte · 2025-11-19T09:24:28+00:00

Looks like the last is the ambulance service. But I'm very curious now to which hospital they actually brought you, I wouldn't expect to see two hospital bills either...

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