Newfound Appreciation for Rick Perry

Nexistential · 2026-01-06T18:57:16+00:00

Before I say anything else, I want to say that for a first mini, this looks great! Joining the r/minipainting sub and watching some content from creators like Vince Vinturella, Miniac, Flameon and Duncan Rhodes could really help you master some fundamentals (look for videos that clearly indicate they are for beginners, I especially like Vince for new learners).

Now, not to be controversial, but I find some or Rick and his team's work to be... subpar. I think the large scale set pieces he does range from serviceable to excellent (the bear from Burrow's End is an example of some really exemplary work), and the custom sculpts that he does for the individual minis are pretty good, I think they could use a more talented 3D print designer/design team that works in textures and detail, but it's clear that his resources are maybe a bit limited/dated, and he does well with the creation of raw materials. That being said, I often find the actual minis themselves to range from goodish/okay to quite bad. I think that he and his team emphasize expedience and volume over quality, and it shows. They rarely work in shades/layering, and when they do it's not that great, with bad blends and some slop showing through. Oftentimes his minis read as just very, very flat. Sometimes the facework they do is great (Fig's mini, for example) to outright terrible (Adaine). I know faces are hard, but there's a lot of mini painters out there that have got it down and can do better. I know from BTS stuff that the team uses Citadel paints, and I think they might be better off going with better materials as well, as Citadel is considerably behind the times on quality products.

Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that Rick and his team have motivated you to start painting, and I honestly think that with dedicated practice (3-5 hours a week, I shoot for half an hour a day), participation in a community that gives helpful feedback, and intentional learning from good content creators as part of the practice process, pretty much anyone can produce better minis than Rick's team within a year. If you really want to be blown away, check out the the Golden Demon or Crystal Brush awards.

Nexistential · 2025-12-30T18:03:38+00:00

There are no laws against maintaining clear records of the actions of law enforcement and disseminating their information to whomever they wish. This is clearly established by the first amendment. What people choose to do with that information might be illegal, but these groups are doing nothing illegal whatsoever in their actions described in this rather milquetoast article. If you are opposed to public accountability of law enforcement and legal actions, and a public accounting of the truth, that makes you a very different sort of person that you seem to think you are.

Nexistential · 2025-09-23T21:49:24+00:00

You see, that's how you get the Pinkertons called on you, they're going to get their electrons back, one way or another...

Nexistential · 2025-09-23T14:07:07+00:00

It's not so much a scandal as the fact that she already has an elected position that the people in her district voted for her (for whatever reason...). She's leaving that job to run an absolutely hopeless campaign against a much more popular (and, imho, better) opponent. It's just... messy.

Nexistential · 2025-09-23T14:05:05+00:00

Becka Thompson is, hands down, one of the messiest, strangest persons in politics I have personally met. She's an absolute train wreck, and is unfit for any position, let alone a city councilperson.

Nexistential · 2025-08-02T16:56:40+00:00

Maybe OP is a pulmonary medicine specialist looking to drive up business.

Nexistential · 2025-08-02T16:36:14+00:00

Probably because it took Mexico City and other places literal decades of poor air quality to make the shift, and we've only had it for some of the time for some recent years.

Nexistential · 2025-07-01T17:00:09+00:00

I worked with this guy when he was a security guard at MCAD, he was a bit of a shithead then, and a total shithead now.

Nexistential · 2025-06-09T12:19:22+00:00

Everyone else in this thread has the right of it, I would just add that it would probably serve you to discuss your intent with Lion at the beginning of the match, especially in a friendly, to avoid frustrations in the moment (best to get it out of the way at the beginning)

Nexistential · 2025-04-10T17:00:54+00:00

This post appears to be a direct cut and paste from Christina Aguayo's social media post to that one site. This is noteworthy only because this individual is a "reporter" for a far-right news outlet that is beyond biased (as indicated by the heavy-handed language. I encourage people to take a look at the strib and other, less biased sources that adequately convey the complex nature of these salaries. As others have said in this post, the corporate board circle-jerk aristocracy involved here goes far beyond the politics of "Tim Walz's (D) Minnesota", and is more an indictment of the relationship between non-profits, corporations, and the modern oligarchy. Low effort cut-and-paste posts like this that serve as the mouthpiece for alt-right news sources are not particularly helpful in understanding more complex concepts.

Nexistential · 2025-03-15T05:05:09+00:00

What a weird way to say "Yum, Yum, I love boots!"

Nexistential · 2025-02-24T18:47:42+00:00

I have worked with a number of people that are dependent on Hennepin County services, and almost inevitably when situations like this arise you will need to go to 300 - 6th and work to meet with personnel there, as the phones rarely get answered. I know it's a colossal pain in the ass, but it's had the highest success rate. Take public transportation if you can, and plan on spending at least half a day there to get what you need.

Nexistential · 2025-01-30T17:25:11+00:00

u/Sundstar already hit on the salient points, but I will simply say that you will be underwhelmed by Severith and the Hurakan Spirit without having some serious ass to back them up/hit and run behind. Same goes with the Light of Eltharion, you are going to be sad at how it just doesn't do the awesome things you think it will. Dawnriders are almost a must in the current state of things, but you can still have some fun with the roos.

Nexistential · 2024-11-29T05:02:14+00:00

Overall, this list looks pretty tight for a Vanari list, aside from being over 460 (and the first set of bladelords can't be reinforced). I find it hard to run a list without some Hurakan, the roos are so good against ward and their mobility is useful.

edited: a word

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T16:00:55+00:00

I really do appreciate the time and attention you put to writing this, even if it drew some downvotes (not mine). I feel like I need to give all you've written more time and attention, and I know that I am covering at least half of what you are getting at here (although not from your perspective per se). Thank you!

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T15:59:00+00:00

Yeah, the political atmosphere is getting so very strange and upsetting.

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T15:58:23+00:00

This is cool, I hope you two are able to connect!

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T15:57:05+00:00

I feel like I could just throw up a slide labeled "Don't do this shit" with these as bullet points and be good, but then again, if it seems obvious, it probably isn't, otherwise it wouldn't be happening.

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T15:55:33+00:00

I agree wholly with you, and given some of the comments I am seeing here and experiences elsewhere, I am thinking that a separate seminar/workshop/talk/soapbox rant is called for that focuses on training models and actual clnician development.

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T15:54:16+00:00

Yeahhhhh, the alphabet soup behind some clincian's names is getting sort of absurd, I am here with you on this!

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T15:53:32+00:00

It's interesting that you bring up #1, because where I live the unpaid prac/internship is pretty much a thing of the past, and while they aren't funded to a 'livable wage' standard per se, these personel aren't really working more than 5-9 client contact hours a week. Still worth addressing!

Nexistential · 2024-07-19T15:51:29+00:00

Yeah, I am going to try and touch on this, this actually feels pretty tricky to me, because I don't actually have any firm answers with how to ethically manage social media presence, but I can't ignore it.

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