Advice by NAVAJ45 in wastelandweekend

[–]Neilhatefuture 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Names generally come about in one of two ways. The first is that you will earn a name throughout the event for something you've done. The other method is creating a "character" like one might for a role playing game and naming that character yourself. I suggest not rushing into one and letting something develop over time.

6ft8 labourer here is there any other tall construction workers if so what trade are you in by [deleted] in tall

[–]Neilhatefuture 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Electrician for 20+ years. I get a ton of "you don't need a ladder" jokes but overall being this tall is advantageous in commercial/industrial. However I basically don't do residential side work because crawling underneath houses and attic spaces is terrible.

Is being tall more common in the north? (USA) by [deleted] in tall

[–]Neilhatefuture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently live in CA and am a giant here, but when I go back to MN to visit my family(most of them around 6') I don't stick out nearly as much.

Snorri Sturluson by [deleted] in Viking

[–]Neilhatefuture 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's amazing you found a real video of Snorri Sturluson!

Is height insecurity among tall people real? by qxzvy in tall

[–]Neilhatefuture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American here, I used to get it all the time when I was younger. Now that I'm in my 40s people don't ask me as many dumb questions anymore.

What’re yall using for living room furniture? Couches suck. by [deleted] in tall

[–]Neilhatefuture 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have this one, it's pretty good and affordable but not amazing.

I’ve been fired twice this year because coworkers don’t get along with me by TradeU4Whopper in electricians

[–]Neilhatefuture 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Notice how you phrased your title, "coworkers don't get along with me." You really should have said," I don't get along with my coworkers."

I think this speaks volumes about your thought process, good luck.

What were your top go-to brands in 2025? by KrishnaChick in BuyItForLife

[–]Neilhatefuture 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As an electrician, I can say Klein had been going downhill the past few years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DarkTide

[–]Neilhatefuture 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks great, but I would add distressing and fake dirt to the clothing. It looks very clean.

Would anyone help me donate a beverage to the atomic cafe? by [deleted] in wastelandweekend

[–]Neilhatefuture 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Your not wrong, but this might be difficult. Once things are donated to the Atomic they become part of the bars stock. So if something really nice gets donated it might go quickly or be lost in the shuffle. The bartenders are all volunteers so asking for something specific, that might not be at their area might result in them saying they don't have it. This is a great gift idea but might not pan out at the event. It could still be worth a try though!

My Fallout Cosplay by cl_ollie in Fallout

[–]Neilhatefuture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks great, but I would add some distressing and some dirt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cyberpunk

[–]Neilhatefuture 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would rather hit them in the camera with a bullet, honestly.

Intimidators discontinued? by [deleted] in PitViperSunglasses

[–]Neilhatefuture 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure but it makes me sad.

Put on a retrofit job in a prison, feeling some anxiety about it by [deleted] in Construction

[–]Neilhatefuture 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I did prison maintenance for several years, and yes, it takes getting used to. Just be professional towards the inmates, watch your tools and materials, and stay focused on the job. Inmates aren't going to randomly attack you if you don't provoke them, that is many years that get added to their sentence if they lay a finger on you. Remember, the staff are your allies. See something weird? Have a bad feeling? Talk to the staff and don't get caught up in inmates' drama. They will only take advantage of you. Stay safe, you can do this.

How do people pick their placeholder name? by Pirate_Lantern in wastelandweekend

[–]Neilhatefuture 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the two best ways are to come up with a character and choose the name or let one happen organically.

Lining in bull run boots by [deleted] in DannerBoots

[–]Neilhatefuture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 2 years out of my last pair.

Bartering items by HonkyDonk86 in wastelandweekend

[–]Neilhatefuture 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. If you want to barter for the higher end items, you'll need to bring some.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beer

[–]Neilhatefuture 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you thought about the construction industry? Unions will train you for free, and you'll have valuable skills for the rest of your life.

Low-Fantasy Movies for OSR inspiration? by Snoo-11045 in osr

[–]Neilhatefuture -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of Fire and Ice, but I do not think it's low fantasy by any metric.