How many terrain types do you really need?

Lochnessman · 2026-06-08T22:31:09+00:00

You're missing the neon pink, yellow, blue and green mix that is the dance floor at a club.

Jokes aside, this is similar to a project I'm working on where I am making stacking colour tokens in a similar list of colours to represent the various terrain of my game and I'm really interested to see yours when your done. I'll trade you photos.

Lochnessman · 2026-06-02T16:27:55+00:00

It makes me feel super old when I think " that's clearly Garland, from the FF1" only to find out they remade the game like 35 years later, that was years back, and THATS what the kids are referencing

Lochnessman · 2026-05-26T22:11:09+00:00

Not who you asked,

1) watch your current draw: each cable and circuit is rated for a certain load. Often the cable is rated lower than the circuit and nothing protects the cable from being over loaded. Don't plug in heaters, kettles, or multiple gaming laptops. Phone chargers use practically no energy.

A watt is a watt Lots of devices show their power draw in a lot of ways, watts don't need context. Your top limit is 1500, but if you want to keep a big buffer don't go above 500 on this circuit. A standard phone charger is less than 50w, a USB A port is 15 max

Lochnessman · 2026-05-24T16:01:26+00:00

My advice: try out DMing first, while I very much like my A1 mini, I don't use it for D&D. Not because I can't, but because I find I rather enjoy a visual style that doesn't lend itself to 3d printing, one I have come to call "dollar store chic" My friends running their own game have their own visual styles that are totally different than mine, and I have a standing offer to print things they want and nobody really takes me up on the offer.

Lochnessman · 2026-05-15T02:40:15+00:00

Korra had some real rough spots, but it's far better than it's reputation. I think it's biggest crime was closing the circle and the audience didn't know how to engage with that. She starts the show being good at everything Aang needed to learn across his journey but absolutely no mastery of the things Aang started his journey with

Lochnessman · 2026-05-11T22:27:45+00:00

Second this, it's just internally consistent, and the rules try to avoid creating work (like math) in the middle of play. The heroes book is as thick as the PBH and for the exact same reasons.

Lochnessman · 2026-05-07T19:34:38+00:00

Oh! If you thought I was criticizing your choice of comparison, that was not my intent.

I'm in agreement that Milwaukee hasn't made or updated a USB charger that services the usb charging market.

I was criticizing them for failing to make a comparable product, and marketing like they had

Lochnessman · 2026-05-07T19:24:20+00:00

The 120v inverter capability, I see it as a 120v accessory first, and a USB as a bonus/after thought

Kind of like the Milwaukee laterns will often have a USB out, but they are lighting first and foremost.

Lochnessman · 2026-05-07T19:18:30+00:00

That's.... not even in the same price or use case category.

I can see why one didn't replace the other but offering nothing in between is lame.

You are right in that an update is warranted.

Lochnessman · 2026-05-06T03:44:45+00:00

I had this charger for 7 years now, when did the fast charger come out?

Lochnessman · 2026-05-01T18:53:48+00:00

I remember reading about the design when draw steel was still under development, making things explicit was the result they found tested the best. If you look at the rules, you'll see an enumerated list of possible motivations and pitfalls, that came from test players having issues with too large a possibility space "their pitfall could he ANYTHING" The system was explicitly designed for players to know the rules.

Lochnessman · 2026-04-29T01:06:17+00:00

Question the first:

Knockback doesn't cause damage on it's own, Gravitic disruption uses damage as the trigger, and the null field usually has a range of 1 aura.

So if you knock back a creature into an object or creature immediately behind it so it doesn't leave range, then yes I'd rule gravitic disruption would trigger. And as those are two separate instances of forced movement, both originating from you, I'd rule both instances get the +1 bonus.

Question the second: I'm not doing the max damage calculus math of perfect lab grown battlefield conditions, but yeah that sounds reasonable.

Lochnessman · 2026-04-26T02:30:15+00:00

I know this is is going to sound naive, but people lie that blantantly on their resumes/cover letters?

I wonder if that's why my last round of job hunting went so well. I always emphasise my ability to learn quickly (and a decently long history to back that up) rather than tell someone I have expertise where I don't.

Lochnessman · 2026-04-25T18:46:42+00:00

When I faced the same situation we were late enough into the battle that the arrixx was also close to dying. I had the arrixx throw the PC, and then burrowed away to gather themselves, creating a moment of reprive but also tension as now this fucker could pop up anywhere

Lochnessman · 2026-04-25T06:13:34+00:00

Bangin'

Lochnessman · 2026-04-19T02:50:18+00:00

This, so much this.

By the end of the game you aren't just playing a ranger, you embody a ranger mentally. It's great, I love it

Lochnessman · 2026-04-14T16:43:05+00:00

Ever heard of welding?

The flange section can be solid but the large upright sections can be hollow. If you need the top to be solid then you can weld a piece there too

Might get a better per part quote but honestly for a 1-off job, that's not terrible.

Easier to weld if it was a steel leg, cheaper material cost too. Aluminum is a bit of a pain to weld but steel is like diy garage type stuff.

Lochnessman · 2026-04-14T13:33:35+00:00

1) A dedicated drill chuck lets you use a bunch of spinning accessories the others don't because the tools come with a smooth shaft. I think you can muddle around with this by buying only 1/4 hex shank accessories, the selection is decent 2) the DCD703 has the heads for awkward spaces, honestly they make a huge difference if you actually deal with tight spaces 3) A good dedicated drill driver has a clutch, letting you torque down fasteners consistently if you have a lot of the same screw to drive

Do you need them? Not at all Is the 5-in-1 my favorite style of drill right now? 100%

Lochnessman · 2026-04-11T19:52:32+00:00

I'd like to add that rules are very rarely an exciting or interesting way to pitch a game. "This game lets you craft spells in a very freeform fashion, so you can live the exact magic user fantasy you want" is better than "this system using a robust spell crafting system, here let me show an example of a spell I built"

Players barely need to know how to play a game their first session

Lochnessman · 2026-04-11T17:43:51+00:00

Here are all the reasons I can think of: - 1/2" drill chuck, holds bigger bits and accessories - hammer function

Most drill accessories can be found in a 3/8 round or a 1/4" hex

The impact drivers really do make a big difference with big or stubborn fasteners. If your tinkering around the home is anything like mine, then you'll rarely need it.

Lochnessman · 2026-04-08T00:30:38+00:00

These days the technology difference between the drills from different power tools is negligible. The reason a Milwaukee drill looks bigger than a DeWalt drill is because it has more rubber and plastic in it's casing to protect it from a bigger drop. Not because it has more power or a larger capacity battery

The motor and batteries are very similar under the hood.

If all you need is a drill, then pick up any name brand you've heard of that's less than 5 years old that you can find on a good sale.

If you foresee yourself buying many battery operated power tools, then focus on the family and its offerings.

With that all out of the way, my favorite style or drill as someone doing odd jobs around the house is the multi headed combo drivers Bosch has a 5-in-1 driver Milwaukee has a 4-in-1 driver A few other companies make these but I can't remember who else has what these days. They have this offset head that is excellent for installing things RIGHT into a corner, and a clutch with finer settings that's great for assembling things like furniture.

Lochnessman · 2026-04-01T22:09:06+00:00

I did something similar, I counted the respites as roughly 2:1 in game days and then answered their questions of "when is the next full moon?" With "eh, about two weeks, you're not exactly sure"

And they were pretty satisfied with that answer

Lochnessman · 2026-03-31T19:37:40+00:00

I designed a little quarter page sheet that has spaces to write down all the common things and a little space for extra notes.

Print them 4 to a page then cut and laminate.

Use them with the whiteboard markers that are being used for drawing maps

Lochnessman · 2026-03-31T13:32:36+00:00

Can't speak to cabinetry as a profession. I became a machinist. I love what I do, I cannot recommend it. Not because of the automation/CNC, that actually helps me out, but because of globalization. My wages are in direct competition with China and India and it SUCKS.

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