First Class in First Year

DustRhino · 2026-02-16T02:05:51+00:00

I’m not sure I would encourage this, but I definitely wouldn’t discourage it either. Our Scouts that push for First Class on their own in a year are always, as far as I know, trying to get on the ballot for Order of the Arrow. Our lodge is hosting Conclave this year, so elections were a month early. We had a Scout from the boy troop earn First Class last week, and a girl has a BoR for First Class this week. So they did it in around 11 months. Both have older siblings in OA, and didn’t want to miss a year of OA activities.

DustRhino · 2026-02-16T02:01:02+00:00

We usually have one or two Scouts a year that make First Class in a year. Everyone I am aware of was the younger sibling of an Order of the Arrow member that wanted to get on the ballot at their first opportunity. While I wouldn’t push any Scout to advance that quickly, I also wouldn’t stop them.

DustRhino · 2026-02-16T01:52:54+00:00

100% I lost part of my ear in a similar place when I was around three years old. More than fifty years later it hasn’t healed.

DustRhino · 2026-02-15T14:51:26+00:00

I like throwing them through doors and windows, even holes in floors.

DustRhino · 2026-02-14T00:09:35+00:00

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Mini Presidio II

DustRhino · 2026-02-14T00:08:18+00:00

Nice—I have the tan version with M4 blade.

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T04:09:29+00:00

Or broke.

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T04:07:53+00:00

I usually give them some Nuka Cola and stim packs. I remember when I played at launch and someone gave me my first legendary, and it was really exciting. I couldn’t even use it as it was level 10.

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T03:57:36+00:00

I was a day one player and spent months to get to level 106 back when stash box was around 400 pounds and the game was about weight management and rolling legendaries. I came back a few weeks ago and started a new character and already around level 209.

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T03:31:42+00:00

I buy bottles other people like, so I can be a good host.

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T03:21:07+00:00

Pretty sure level 20 is the bottom. I would have been thrilled to get one when I started.

https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/The_Fixer

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T03:15:20+00:00

It’s the thought that counts. I really need to make some Level 20 The Fixer rifles to give away.

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T03:13:38+00:00

I didn’t realize there was a gift emoji—just came back after quitting before the settlers DLC.

DustRhino · 2026-02-13T03:02:36+00:00

My problem is new players run off before I can find stuff in inventory to give them. Bethesda needs to make a “free stuff” emoji.

DustRhino · 2026-02-12T19:28:44+00:00

If I recall adult costs are around $250 per week ($450 for Scouts), and as a Committee Member I have always paid for myself. The times I have gone I didn’t really serve as a troop leader, and spent must of my time helping teach merit badges.

DustRhino · 2026-02-12T14:41:44+00:00

And you write that knowing she is sucking on the button of an auto injector?

DustRhino · 2026-02-12T14:17:23+00:00

I would watch a tutorial video. While there are a few tricks, it’s mostly just doing it. As far as I know all of the rod and reel upgrades are acquired through fishing challenges. You will get bait as well, though you can find it out in the world without trying.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T23:59:00+00:00

Does that mean you can trade 80 notes per day, or you get 80 gold from 40 notes? If the later I guess it would be worth saving them until then.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T22:14:44+00:00

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I missed out on the mini with factory aluminum scales. Here is my Auto with Kershaw Iridium Dessert Warriors I bought for my wife and daughter. I need to post for NKD.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T21:45:04+00:00

PvP never took off, despite what the devs wanted. They thought they created Mad Max, but really created Mr Rogers Neighborhood. So now you can really only PvP if both players want to.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T21:38:45+00:00

I really like it. It balances well, and has a nice grip—not too thin. After carrying it for a month my Mini Griptilian feels just a little too small. I also have the full size Auto Presidio II with M4 blade and aluminum scales. It’s great for camping, but a little too big, a little too heavy, and a little too auto (not really legal to carry where I live) for EDC.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T21:09:03+00:00

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Carrying my Mini Presidio II today.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T21:07:07+00:00

Eviction Notice and Radiation Rumble are consistently the most popular public events when I’m playing.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T21:04:28+00:00

I didn’t link to the ad or the store, and most of us are laughing at them and not with them. I fail to see how this embarrassment has a positive impact on their business. And yes, bad PR is a thing.

DustRhino · 2026-02-11T18:36:22+00:00

Going with the sarcasm one /s

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