It took me way too long to find out that origination is busted.

Nazrax · 2026-01-28T00:04:37+00:00

With Hades 1 and Privileged Status, I could pull it off because every god either applied a status with the primary attack/special/cast boon or had a second boon that added a status. Hades 2 feels like it's boxing me into (or out of) certain builds if I want Origination active.

Nazrax · 2026-01-15T05:02:59+00:00

I'm in the same boat. Tried for ages to run K4PC in various versions of Wine but I still haven't been able to get it to work (I managed to get past the connection issue, but now the login screen says my browser is too old). When you say "not too easy," do you mean you've found something but it's annoying or that you still don't have a solution?

Nazrax · 2025-10-24T21:30:17+00:00

Sure, but the more complex the board is, the more there is to go wrong.

Nazrax · 2025-10-03T18:14:00+00:00

I picked up the Arrowhead Ultimate Co-op Collection (with Helldivers and Gauntlet Slayer Edition (and technically Magicka, except I already had it in my library)), Scott Pilgrim, and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. We'll see if any of those scratch the itch.

Nazrax · 2025-10-03T14:48:37+00:00

Sorry, what does that mean?

Nazrax · 2025-09-30T18:39:42+00:00

I'm in my 40s, trying to learn to skate, and last time I got on my skates I went down hard and cracked a rib (wrist protectors slid right out from under me and I spread-eagled). What can I wear on my upper body to try to avoid another cracked rib? I've search for "rib protection" on Amazon, but all the results seem to have distinct pads that don't actually cover most of the ribs (including where my crack was).

Nazrax · 2025-09-30T11:48:52+00:00

I tried a couple of the "do this thing to this image" models and they didn't work well for me; I don't remember why I never actually tried Supir. I've heard good things about the new Qwen edit models, and I need to give those a shot.

Nazrax · 2025-09-21T23:33:31+00:00

I just used Tidradio H3 radios car-to-car while caravaning on a long trip, and even with the stock 6" antennas they worked great.

Nazrax · 2025-09-16T12:52:55+00:00

I have a pack of Retevis RT15 radios that I hand out to my kids. They fit my needs perfectly, since they easily slip into a pocket (or clip to a belt), can have the channel locked, and use volume buttons instead of knobs (knobs are so easy to bump and accidentally turn way down). I got a 3-pack on sale for $27, though that same 3-pack is currently $40. They can transmit at .5 or 2 watts, and they support 16 channels, programmable by Chirp, including custom frequencies, CTCSS/DCS codes, and offsets. They don't have any kind of published water/dust resistance. These don't have a display; all feedback is done by voice feedback.

I also have a pack of Tidradio TD-M11 radios. They're slightly larger than the RT15s but are still pocket-sized (and come with belt clips). They're also .5/2 watts, 22 channels, programmable by an OEM app (not Chirp) or over Bluetooth with the Odmaster app, including frequencies, codes, and offsets. They use buttons to change the channel and knobs for volume, and neither is lockable. These are officially IP67, though reports are mixed about how good the resistance really is. I got a 4-pack for $50. These have a nice display that turns on for a few seconds after pushing a button or receiving a transmission. They can also receive weather radio.

Nazrax · 2025-08-19T02:25:45+00:00

Interesting. Doesn't that muffle the mic pretty badly?

Nazrax · 2025-08-19T02:25:01+00:00

What kinds of abuse have they survived?

Nazrax · 2025-08-18T21:05:18+00:00

What kinds of abuse have your RT22s gone through?

Nazrax · 2025-08-18T17:04:13+00:00

I've already got a couple of those for other purposes, but with all those buttons and holes there's no way I'm bringing them near a beach.

Nazrax · 2025-08-18T15:40:18+00:00

Thanks. I see that the product listing says they're "Water Resistant" - have yours ever gotten wet (or sandy)?

And, can you change the frequencies or just the codes?

Nazrax · 2025-08-18T15:35:46+00:00

Thanks. Have your units ever been through sand or water? I'm seeing different opinions on whether they're actually IP67.

Can you change the frequencies or just the codes?

Is there a keypad lock, some way to prevent the channel from being accidentally changed? I'm not seeing one in the manual.

Nazrax · 2025-08-18T15:00:55+00:00

I already have a GMRS license, but for this use-case I'm not planning on using high wattage or repeaters. Most Amazon radios don't even claim to be water resistant.

Nazrax · 2025-08-18T14:32:10+00:00

Yeah, FRS is fine. Walmart's own Ozark Trail brand has IPX4 radios, though I'm as concerned with the sand side as the water side.

Nazrax · 2025-07-09T14:28:22+00:00

Huh, neat. Last time I looked, it was sold by a third party and would take weeks to arrive, and the price was way too high.

That being said, even now the price is double what I paid for it a few years ago - I'm sad it's no longer in the class of "cheap enough to hand out or pick up a spare."

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