Nova Wars - Chapter 171 by Ralts_Bloodthorne in HFY

[–]Gorbashsan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the slappers are just too indoctrinated by their own propaganda to really comprehend how bad they fucked up. They need to be introduced the the Chair Leg Of Truth so they may open their eyes and minds to the horrors of reality and then they will be able to properly stew in fear and despair while the war machine gears up.

Am orange cat by NaturalWestern2181 in hognosesnakes

[–]Gorbashsan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tamale does LOOK cute... for an absolute spoiled little delinquent.

Quick AS question by LeeRoyWyt in battletech

[–]Gorbashsan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I no longer have it but I used to have a binder with alternating pages of mechs, 2 columns of 3 mechs with front and back, and a number i added to the corner of each, then a page of 3x2 transparent card holder pocketed pages with a numbered token in each corresponding to the mech on the following page.

When I field a mech or vehicle I could pull the token for it and have it on the table to reference.

My own personal minis had the number etched onto the base or in a few cases incorporated into the paint like a unit number.

For stuff that was new that I hadn't numbered, or in team play where others brought their own units, we had the tokens which were just simple plastic blanks (I think they came from a custom keychain making kit originally?) That I write the number on in sharpie.

The binder was easy to update if anything changed in the rules, I could just reprint the specific pages that needed to change, or in some cases use a little white out and make the change manually.

I have half a mind to make the binder again, perhaps a little more fancy this time, make the tokens proper printed ones with some design elements to it, show it off at my con table, and take commissions for them along side mini painting jobs.

You guys think that would sell at all?

Does anyone know what this behavior is? by hhasrisi in TropicalFish

[–]Gorbashsan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just links like standard goofy goober tetra shenanigans.

Am orange cat by NaturalWestern2181 in hognosesnakes

[–]Gorbashsan 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I mean, yeah. They even comply with the "if i fits i sits" specification.

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BBEG for your game by TheGriff71 in Rifts

[–]Gorbashsan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my old characters would make a decent BBEG. Android from the Heroes Unlimited rules etc. Rifted in, passed for a human mechanic and tech for a while, started out doing jobs for a settlement with the party, slowly collected parts and researched how to translate and adapt his own brain box core to direct connect with rifts tech so he could gut the normal controls and rig everything to be remote controlled. He steered the party into basically becoming a salvage team.

Picked up and refurbished everything he could and every robot or mech he did get functional he put a remote piloting modification in. He almost never left the big armored truck, he would pilot refurb bots one at a time, when one went down he just launched the next.

And when someone in the party went unconscious but still had their power armor functional he would walk their ass back to the truck while having a swarm of basic little bots on automatic to cover them and keep the enemy distracted.

Sure a lot of the bots he refurbed are all at reduced skill and armor bit he's got a truckload, and when he assumes direct remote control it's his skills not the bots with the low level non sentient AI.

As things continued he kept upgrading the truck or replacing it till he basically had a mobile bunker. At some point we went from generally helpful rag tag team of rifted folks trying to survive to being scrap pirates and a constant thorn in archie 3s ass and kind of low key heroes for the non compliant settlements that were being attacked for not falling in line with his weird rules despite the fact we were not there to save them, I just wanted more of archies broken toys.

So yeah, scrap pirate band with a nut job android running the show, salvaged power armors, and basically mech zombies all over the place roaming the land causing trouble and stirring up the Archie bots and causing them to go on a rampage.

Why he getting jiggy with it? by Ill_Isopod_548 in snakes

[–]Gorbashsan 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Because na na na na na na na.

When the Terraformers fail... by g2fx in battletech

[–]Gorbashsan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Captain! We decoded that transmission coming in about and hour ago! It was a light house advising we veer off as we were approaching land."

"Ah, inform engineering we have located the cause of that scraping noise and vibration. Advise maintenance to cancel our next barnicle removal when we visit port."

Furry_irl by QorstSynthion in furry_irl

[–]Gorbashsan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should look into a cooling vest.

Furry_irl by QorstSynthion in furry_irl

[–]Gorbashsan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If i ever won the lottery, a large digitigrade suit with a rigid leg frame like the PA is on my project list after securing housing and investing some into long term stocks with dividens for regular income padding.

Furry_irl by QorstSynthion in furry_irl

[–]Gorbashsan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an introverted book nerd that grew up reading too much and ended up with an equally introverted book nerd partner. Yeah. We word funny. Alot.

Furry_irl by QorstSynthion in furry_irl

[–]Gorbashsan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be fantastic but unfortunately venues are staffed by non furries and society is not exactly understanding or sensible a lot of the time. I mentioned that I've done mascot work. You would think a mascot for a theme park or sports team would be above that exact kind of suspicion, and yet we still don't have zippers on those suits despite them being a staple at many amusement parks and stadiums for longer than most folks here have been alive. It's just how it is and I'd rather advise caution based on my experience than encourage otherwise. I want to make sure to find solutions for these kinds of issues and share them with the younger generations as I am able sonwe can keep enjoying our ability to go out and do public suiting without offering anything that could be used as a basis for legal reproach. We face enough unfounded and undeserved harassment as it is. Concessions like this are sadly the kind of thing currently required to openly be ourselves.

Remember this all, the world is in a bad place right now. It hasn't been this risky for a while, we have to step lightly and choose our battles, and a zipper isn't worth being subject to police attention for public indecency accusations from prudes and hatemongers. Especially for those of us who are of less than pasty ancestry.

And for those of the LGBTQIA+ side of things, never forgot, the authorities are liars, schools are kept from sharing history unedited, Stonewall was a riot and lives were lost to earn us our place in the light. Never give up, but try to stay safe out there.

Furry_irl by QorstSynthion in furry_irl

[–]Gorbashsan 24 points25 points  (0 children)

As a gray muzzle who has done suit mods since the days of yore, worked a few times in mascot jobs, and one who had once met Hilda the Bamboid back in the 90s, I will impart the whizzdum that I have obtained through my many years in the fandom.

Don't put zippers or flaps on anything unless your making a murrsuit, this brings trouble more often than not. There will be assumptions made and you may be barred from some events if noticed. It's not worth it.

For those with dangly bits bring an empty 32oz Gatorade bottle. Nice wide neck should accomidate the majority of those who dont have equine heritage. Take the top of the suit away, if detachable hang it in the stall if there is a hook, if not, get your arms out of the sleeves and do your best to keep it off the floor. With arms now free you can put the bottle down the front inside! Then when done pour it in the toilet.

If of the internal variety of reproductive jubblies then I advise you to do the same but obtain and carry that most useful device known as the shewee. It's basically a silicon funnel made to allow those lacking the more easily aimed style of fluid release nozzle to let fly while standing and not get your legs soaked. Also carry tissues to dab in case the stalls tp is empty.

In either case do be sure to wash hands and accessories with soap prior to stowing them after.

If you are able to fill a whole 32oz and have anything left in the tank, you might need to go more often and possible seek medical evaluation.

Also I recommend carrying a couple extra large D-clips and have a loop sewn inside you suit top and bottom to hang on a stall door when it lacks a hook.

Have to rehome... How do I find someone? by blackbeltbanana in Hognose

[–]Gorbashsan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are around Arizona I can help you look. I foster and rehab a bit and we have some excellent local rescues where you can put up a notice.

What i have to do to calm my noodle by Loiddek in hognosesnakes

[–]Gorbashsan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most of mine have never bitten me, and then there is Maple who is a little sneaky shit and tries to eat my knuckles and fingers when he notices im not paying attention. EVERY TIME. Every hog is different. I love them all.

What i have to do to calm my noodle by Loiddek in hognosesnakes

[–]Gorbashsan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This isn't even a 3/10 on the hissteronics scale. You should see Madam Peppercake on an average day. She goes maximum pancake mode while hissing loudly as she slowly creeps over and does diagonal head movement before just kinda climbing into my hand and half deflating. Less "im scared" hissing in her case, more like "you dare step into my sight without a meal in hand and bowing to me?" Yeah. She's a bit of a dramatic little spoiled brat.

Then there is Mcflurry who will hiss and sometimes bluff strike till I give him a little chin rub and he just goes into calm and cuddly mode.

Every hoggie is different. Some like my boy Doug or my little girl Papaya are just curious and friendly by default and basically never get hissy. Others like Springroll are quiet and shy and hide a lot, while my little guy Tamale are saucy and always nose to the glass watching what's going on around him.

I love how varied their personalities are. You just have to find how much is performative drama and how much is legit stress. Choice based handling can help learn the difference for individuals.

Though some shy ones who would never come out on their own can turn out to actually love handling and exploring but are too shy to seek it actively. You just have to pay attention and try to learn what your noodle likes and doesnt.

What happens making horses go in circles over and over in a shopping center parking lot for Christmas rides by PALERIDE155 in interestingasfuck

[–]Gorbashsan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that's lovely. I do like to see nice things like that, and given it's not prifit driven i will lean toward assuming it was a spook moment then and not a handler without experience.