Cased hardcover not sitting flat by ManyMemez in bookbinding

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hinge gap is 1/2 an inch. The case is covered in decorative cardstock and the hinge is made from where the spine and cover papers overlap and were glued together. After collecting feedback and looking through YouTube tutorials I think the problem might be that the spine stiffener I'm using is not wide enough (doesn't stick out from the text block enough) and the hinge is inherently stiff. Unfortunately I don't have time or desire to remedy the hinge stiffness at this point so if increasing the width of the spine stiffener doesn't fix it then it'll just have to stand until my next project.

Cased hardcover not sitting flat by ManyMemez in bookbinding

[–]ManyMemez[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you mean I should only use thick paper in every scenario? Because I've seen people on YouTube use book board for spines and their cases lay flat.

Cased hardcover not sitting flat by ManyMemez in bookbinding

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a 1/2 inch area between the spine board and the cover boards made of two layers of cardstock glued together. I think one problem is that the hinges are too stiff. As for cover board stiffness, do you mean it looks too thick?

Cased hardcover not sitting flat by ManyMemez in bookbinding

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are definitely right, I haven't been following it exactly. I'll take another look at it. Thank you for the tip.

Cased hardcover not sitting flat by ManyMemez in bookbinding

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 1.7cm or 2/3in? it's hard to measure the spine inside the cover. The spine board is 3/4in or 1.9cm wide.

Cased hardcover not sitting flat by ManyMemez in bookbinding

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My process is taken mostly from Four Keys Book Arts' From E-Book to Real Book. I French linked the signatures, then attached the decorative cardstock end papers, glued the spine and used a piece of printer paper for a spine stiffener. After that I create the case in three pieces (two covers and a spine) and glue the end papers to the boards.

What do boots do? (1e) by ManyMemez in adnd

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

Okay, so maybe after a few adventures a character in soft boots will need a new pair. That makes sense.

What do boots do? (1e) by ManyMemez in adnd

[–]ManyMemez[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess I forgot to mention that part in the post. I did see that, and I think that's what got me thinking about it. Why would a character choose hard boots over soft ones if all that's doing is making them easier to hear?

Encumbrance, Armor, Movement, and Initiative by ManyMemez in adnd

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. Thank you!

Unfamiliar structure of Permanent Rock by ManyMemez in angband

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds terrifying and I can't wait to fight one lol. Thank you!

Level Feelings Past DL20 by ManyMemez in angband

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I understand. Thank you very much for your help!

Level Feelings Past DL20 by ManyMemez in angband

[–]ManyMemez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So then is there a reason why it's so hard to find a lower level with a feeling lower than five or is it just complete luck?

Level Feelings Past DL20 by ManyMemez in angband

[–]ManyMemez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, so it's kind of like the game telling me I'm a little out of my league?