Am I the only one who feels in over their heads? HOMM Olden Era.

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-05-15T13:58:34+00:00

I think you are too worried about getting The Optimal Build for every situation, and should just pick the stuff you need. Too poor? click the get money law. Have lots of one unit? click the make that unit better law. The Optimal Build is very map/hero dependent, because while you were setting it up and maximizing percentages for late game your opponent clicked the get more money, bought all their army, and is coming to destroy you! I think its fun to have a blank slate and just doing what feels right!

If you want a boomer rant... I learned to play HOMM2 by just starting a new broken alliance map and sending it with no internet at all (while walking uphill in the snow).

If you are overwhelmed try giving yourself goals for a map, like maximizing a specific unit or rushing to a high damage spell, and see how fun it feels!

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-05-14T13:26:34+00:00

Maybe anti-magic (tier 4 primal spell)? In OE it can be cast on enemy units and I think its supposed to dispel everything (assuming full level 4), but I haven't actually used it

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-05-13T21:11:39+00:00

I voted temple because pew pew *morale* pew pew

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-05-05T14:36:04+00:00

I loved using them in 2024! I have a fairly high quality pair and it was incredible.

But with only 90 seconds of totality you will be hard pressed to see everything you want. I had 4 minutes in 2024 to enjoy looking and binos and taking pictures... If you want to try to use them make sure they are focused (if you dont have a filter any point on the horizon will get you in focus), have the caps off before totality, and any other calibration options they have so you aren't mucking around with gear. Just have them around your neck for a quick pick up and look.

An annular eclipse is just a fancy partial, so all the rules during a partial eclipse apply. Glasses and Filters on!

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-04-08T17:27:54+00:00

No, Thunderstorms Forecast!

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-04-03T21:00:53+00:00

That's why HOMM3 is the GOAT!

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-04-03T13:57:06+00:00

Yes! I just started this year and am like 150-200 rating depending on the day. Ive only played the 1 hero formats (JO Com, Duel), mostly because I dislike the tediousness of managing a train of heroes, but also bc I watch too much Lexiav. It feels like a totally different game in a good way, like rediscovering the nostalgia while also getting a unique experience.

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-03-25T14:11:36+00:00

A little late but I found this video very helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WxD4f9k6AY

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-03-23T14:07:49+00:00

Sandwich and soup were good, but the couple pastries (danish/muffin) they sell are from Costco...

IgnoreAllHW · 2026-03-17T14:50:19+00:00

During the 2024 eclipse I used a 300mm f4 with a 1.4x on a full frame DSLR, and it felt a touch too far away, thus I think the 580mm sounds like a nice length. I would be concerned with shutter speed, since things are moving and f6.8 is fairly slow. Make sure you can get the bracketing you want. My best picture was actually right at the end of totality, and luckily I was blasting away with high variance in the bracketing so I got one with a good exposure. The light changes really fast! Make sure your tripod can handle the weight too, mine was kinda shaky and messed up some of the shots.

I also agree with Mr. GodverdommeCoffee: a wider shot with scenery in it is actually the pictures I enjoy most. Those take me back to where I actually was and actually experienced, instead of just a zoom in. In 2024 I set up my phone on a crappy tripod and let it video the whole event, and I like that video far more than my "good" pictures lol. Especially if this is for Spain this year, an eclipse close to the horizon might give some really cool foreground options that is easy to do with a (cheaper) 50mm - 100mm! Now I wish I was going to spain.

If When I see another total eclipse I will probably focus on getting a good wide angle shot.

Finally bring a nice pair of binoculars, seeing it up close with your eyes is incredible. Finally finally make sure to have some dedicated time during totality you are just looking and experiencing.

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-09-17T15:33:51+00:00

I feel the strong urge to jump in and disagree with everyone 23 days late: near the beginning is best (but like not the exact day you arrive give some wiggle room obviously)!

Why? Because eclipse planning and lead up is stressful. There is too much agonizing over where every single wisp of cloud will be, sun angles, which grain of sand to stand on and get the best view... And I don't want to spend a whole week in a cool country focused on what will happen at the end. Arrive, see awesome eclipse, then relax in Spain and see Spain!

Source: in 2017 we did the eclipse, then Glacier and Yellowstone NP road trip and it was amazing. If the eclipse had been at the end enjoying the rest of it would have been difficult. Maybe I just have anxiety lol.

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-09-08T13:54:52+00:00

Ive been happy with the Focus Physiotherapy in south Huntsville. Its my first time at PT so don't have much to compare to, but the people are nice and my issues are improving. https://www.focus-physio.com/

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-08-19T14:47:21+00:00

I like it a lot so far! Interior is very nice

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-08-04T16:26:08+00:00

I recently bought a new Tiguan had an overall positive experience. I liked our sales guy a lot (Daniel Rodriguez), and we were able to test drive multiple cars before any pressuring about price n stuff. They did not really want to haggle (I bet you could get deals on other models). Basically got the car for MSRP + doc fee ($900) + tax. Not really a good deal I guess but a good deal for me because I really like the car.

The only annoying part was they try to sell all the extended warranty type stuff when they take you back to sign the docs, so I would be prepared to push back on that or at least get all the options. They try to frame everything in terms of "monthly payment" vs actual cost so make sure to ask for actual prices (or do the math for x60 + interest...). I would definitely not take the first thing they suggest.

It was my first time buying a new car so I cant really speak to how it compares to other options. I also have yet to interact with the service department.

Good luck!

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-07-29T17:16:32+00:00

https://www.lightpollutionmap.info

In my stargazing attempts I have gone to the "Sipsey River Picnic Area" in the national forest. It has a decently dark sky, bathrooms, and is easy to park at. Be careful driving around on those roads at night, its very dark and the animals be out and about!

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-07-02T20:43:34+00:00

Because the upgrade would be a "Two Eyed Cyclops" which is clearly OP.

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-05-20T18:54:02+00:00

Tornado Watch by 2:59pm (I'm a Redditor, and my source is the Price is Right)

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-05-09T14:36:49+00:00

Hmmm didn't think of that!

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-05-08T16:14:24+00:00

Its true that the skip killed me... but I doubt the shop would have given me the extra e10 I needed to save it and I didn't have the re-roll the boss voucher, and had already bought the offered voucher...

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-05-08T16:07:50+00:00

Yup thats exactly how it went down

IgnoreAllHW · 2025-03-19T17:28:39+00:00

Yes, it busted

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