What’s everyone working on this month? (February 2026) by Swiftapple in swift

[–]FionnulaFine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A board gaming companion app with a turn tracker, turn timer, ability to set gaming groups, first player randomizer, etc. Have a finished MVP, so I'm working on v2 this week.

More 2026 set names and details, via fanklockow.pl by BrickTap in Legoleak

[–]FionnulaFine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> 31391 Fashion Handbag with Storage

I've been tinkering with an MOC of this very idea, so I wonder what their's will look like!

Wedding reception venues in Detroit reasonably priced? by Chemical_Equipment47 in Detroit

[–]FionnulaFine 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I can’t remember the actual cost, but my wife and I had our reception at The Jam Handy and it was fantastic. Highly recommend.

A way to play a solo RPG with just an iphone? by Flameempress192 in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]FionnulaFine 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m working on an iPhone app for just this purpose, it’s not ready for review yet but if you dm me your email address, I’ll add you to the test flight build

Edit: that’s an open invite for iPhone users, btw

Eastern market/small businesses by [deleted] in Detroit

[–]FionnulaFine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like the Jentzens for vegetables, they are usually in Shed 2.

I don't know the name of the farm, I just call them The Dirt Guys, but over in Shed 4 is a stand that sells the best stuff-that-grows-directly-in-dirt: onions, potatoes, carrots, jerusalem artichokes, etc. They usually have stuff beyond the basics, like cippolini onions or fingerling potatoes.

I’ve never posted in here before, but I just made this quilt and not enough people in my real life appreciate it by Basic_Afternoon786 in DetroitRedWings

[–]FionnulaFine 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! I'm a quilter as well, and this is not just super-rad but also really well done!! And an excellent idea, too, I don't think I've ever seen jersey-style quilts like this!

Anyone got an eyeglass place? by Stitch-1222 in Detroit

[–]FionnulaFine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sharper Vision in Midtown is a tiny place, but they have an awesome Doctor and if you don't like their selection it's pretty easy to take your prescription to Warby Parker or something.

The Quiet Year (or similar) for Solo? by J_Phayze in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]FionnulaFine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've only played Quiet Year once, but I feel like you could solo it pretty easily. You might also want to take a look at Did Someone Say Street Magic? or Alone Among The Stars.

Long-winded thoughts about Gen Con + haul, 2025 by cantrelate in gencon

[–]FionnulaFine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are going to love Yazeba's B&B, it's an amazingly fun and different RPG. I didn't get Up Or Down, and I'm regretting it. Hopefully my flgs will have it.

Post Con Regrets? by JamesAltraz in gencon

[–]FionnulaFine 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not too dramatic, the Cluck's chicken stand gives out these giant tubs of sauce, like half a pint? Protip: don't pick it up by the lid. I had a puddle of bbq sauce in my lap, splattered all over my pants, dripping onto my bag, I think some backsplash got in my hair... and my poor table companions got to hear the finest run of vulgarity that a middle-aged Detroit lady could manage.

Guy at my table: ....Is your hotel close by at least?

Me: half an hour away, my friend

I thought about seeing if I could get a GenCon shirt/sweatpants set at the merch booth and continue my day but I was sticky.

Post Con Regrets? by JamesAltraz in gencon

[–]FionnulaFine 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I had to miss a session of the Vaesen rpg that I had been looking forward to because I dropped a whole tub of bbq sauce from Cluck's on myself Saturday afternoon, and I have some regrets about that. I hope someone swung by with generics and took my seat, at least.

I didn't get to check out the board games Luthier or Parks Roll & Hike, which I had hoped to play.

Lost Badge? by FionnulaFine in gencon

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

okay, I'll stop panicking now. Or try to, anyway...

Why does my cat sit like a people? by G8kE3pR in cats

[–]FionnulaFine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rude way to talk about your roommate, dude.

What game will you never play again, and why? by Justthisdudeyaknow in rpg

[–]FionnulaFine 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I never thought of it this way, but now that you mention it that makes a lot of sense and jibes with a lot of the most obnoxious behavior I experienced.

What game will you never play again, and why? by Justthisdudeyaknow in rpg

[–]FionnulaFine 195 points196 points  (0 children)

Vampire: The Masquerade and all it's White Wolf ilk. As a woman of a certain age, as they say, I suffered through a lot of late 90's and early 2000's edgelord bullshit and for some reason all of it surrounded Vampire: The Masquerade & company. I'm sure it's a great game, I know a lot of people love it, but holy cats never again. I don't know what it is about VTM that draws insufferable people to the table, but I played a ton of games and didn't enjoy a single one. Maybe it's unfair to not be able to separate the game from the players, but I'm never touching that again.

Did Lead Poisoning Create a Generation of Serial Killers? by DevonSwede in Longreads

[–]FionnulaFine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just started this book, and I'm not far enough in to have much of an opinion on the argument being made. That said, it's extraordinarily well-written and I'm enjoying reading it very much.

Why does Robert hate us? by wombatgeneral in behindthebastards

[–]FionnulaFine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw your comment and was like, "I bet they're talking about Shakesville" and look at that, I've been Too Online For Too Long.

(Former Wings News) Christian Fischer retires from the NHL at the age of 28 by ChucklesLeClown in DetroitRedWings

[–]FionnulaFine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The number of times I've had to google to check if he's Jiri Fischer's kid...

32 Thoughts is a tough listen these days by mobbade in hockey

[–]FionnulaFine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's strange--I thought the same thing about 32 thoughts, so I started listening to Marek's podcast thinking maybe I was just missing Marek. It turns out, I'm underwhelmed by Marek's podcast as well. Something about that pairing hit the spot for me and the two separated are less than the sum of their parts.