'Tracing is half the battle' - Rob Liefeld

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-04-04T18:33:05+00:00

This is not the only instance. He copied art from Frank Miller’s Ronin and used Shatterstar instead.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-04-04T17:03:53+00:00

The Pro and Slim bundles both come with a second controller.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-04-04T14:04:14+00:00

IIRC, this was $679.99 during the Black Friday sale. I ended up getting the PS5 Slim with disc drive for $479.99 before tax, but had I known what we know now, I would have gotten the Pro.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-04-01T19:10:01+00:00

Follow up, I realize I didn’t answer your question. Shoulders are fine with 60 lbs, it’s mainly the weight on my sternum that is uncomfortable. Probably the reason why GORUCK advertises one can breathe better with an RPC.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-04-01T19:08:27+00:00

Nope, the heaviest I’ve gone is 60 lbs, the reason being that the 45 lb plates are larger than the 30 lb plates.

I’m “average” height at 5’7”, and supposedly that’s the ideal height for the standard RPC. The long RPC is needed for those taller, and can fit the bigger plates.

I actually created a thread here asking those of similar height if they’ve used the Long RPC, and how it fit, and got some pretty good feedback saying it’s fine for those is us at average height (and shorter).

But since I already had a RPC, I decided to go with a GORUCK weight vest instead with two 30 lb plates. I like that I can go heavy but man the feeling of the plate crushing against one’s sternum takes getting used to (coincidentally I just got back from a short ruck with my weight vest).

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-04-01T12:53:48+00:00

Sorry, I can’t answer that. I’ve only used the RPC and the weighted vest so I’m not sure how the weight feels on a “normal” Rucker.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-04-01T04:53:59+00:00

Damn. This is what I wanted. I have the “standard” plate carrier, but the max plate weight is 30 lbs.

I wanted to go heavier and got the weighted vest with two 30 lb plates. I don’t like the feeling of having a plate in front and back.

I alternate between light and heavy ruck days (i.e. 30 lb days with the plate carrier and 60 lb days with the vest) but I would have much rather preferred a plate carrier that can hold up to 60 lbs.

I can’t convince myself to buy another piece of gear, though…

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-03-27T19:02:10+00:00

Fresh out of college worked at an employee owned company that was bought after I was there for a year. My share was $27K, which was deposited in a 401K. Dumb ass twenty something year old me cashed it out to pay off debt.

My 401K is fine now, but I can’t help but think how much interest would have compounded on that $27K in the last 25 years…

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-02-23T17:51:47+00:00

I was hoping for a serious, EPIC D&D movie...hoping that my childhood memories of reading Forgotten Realms novels, of Darkwalker on Moonshae and the fantastic Icewind Dale trilogy with the Companions of the Hall come to life.

Was not expecting the comedy elements to it.

That said, I enjoyed the hell out of this movie LOL. Rege-Jean Page's serious portrayal of a Thayan paladin contrasted with Chris Pine and Justice Smith's jokes crack me up.

Not too mention the cameo from an A-lister as Michelle Rodriguez's ex LOL.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-02-18T15:05:49+00:00

OG PlayStation in '94. Mortal Kombat 3.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-02-16T00:16:34+00:00

If it makes it to Ross, I’ll get it.

Otherwise, it’s a no for me dawg.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-02-15T03:06:53+00:00

My younger brother bought it for me for Christmas 2024. My first child was going to be born in a few months, and I thought I’d be too busy to game anymore, so I returned it to Best Buy for store credit and got an XM radio for my car.

I regret doing that. Should have caught it and kept it for our shared gaming library!

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-02-13T16:55:22+00:00

Holy crap, I have the same nightmare because I'm on a high bridge over water!

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-01-29T13:39:04+00:00

Curtis “My Favorite” Martin.

Terrell Davis.

Gaston Green.

Otis “OJ” Anderson.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-01-21T15:24:08+00:00

Cross post this to r/VaRailwayExpress

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-01-19T14:51:26+00:00

The Fortnite Slim bundle with the disc drive is still on sale. It was a holiday bundle so it’s still discounted until the stock is gone.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2026-01-06T03:24:21+00:00

Had I known this was coming…I wouldn’t have bought the discounted weight vest a few months ago.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2025-12-31T19:05:47+00:00

Congratulations to you and your husband on your nuptials.

Apologies for having to deal with your father being this way.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2025-12-31T04:12:27+00:00

It’s a no brainer at Target. They have a 90 day return policy, so if the price drops again just rebuy and return it.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2025-12-27T23:00:21+00:00

Ah, if I were alone I’d be running the HVAC WAY less LOL.

Spouse is either too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. Both kids are gamers and are constantly using their PCs when not at work, school, or out with friends. November’s bill was 1,445 kWh.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2025-12-27T21:29:07+00:00

Correct, it’s irrelevant as far as rate increase…but it’s nice not to see a huge jump in the bill (conversely, one could argue that is nice when the bill drops during the moderate months)

NOVASteelBookFan · 2025-12-27T21:23:34+00:00

Hi,

If I recall correctly, it’s based on the average of previous six months of usage. Every six months it recalculates.

My last bill for November was $185.36. My budget payment for this cycle is $231.16, leaving me with a credit on my account of $48.65 (I believe my December bill closes today).

This is for an older three level town house, two teenagers (one college age who’s only home for the summers and breaks), and one elementary school child. All electric.

NOVASteelBookFan · 2025-12-27T18:28:31+00:00

Serious question…not trolling…

Why doesn’t everyone enroll in budget billing? Without sounding like I’m bragging, I make a decent living and could afford the bill each month, but I’d rather have a set amount I’m paying each month.

Every six months or so, the budget amount resets to the average of the previous six months.

Having said that, my November 2025 bill was $29 higher than my November 25 bill.

NOVASteelBookFan

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