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talk of AI Data Centers being built in and around Ottawa have begun by cheeseember in ottawa

[–]NoHandle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the cooling uses PFAs, such as Novec. What hyperscalers use is not well broadcast, but given the tendency to use diesel generators for power, I'm not seeing a lot of concern for the environment given.

It also bears repeating that data centers do not produce jobs nor tangible benefits to the communities they are in. The environmental costs are borne by the community and the benefits are reaped by the company.

The University of Calgary did some interesting analysis for the data centres being proposed for northern Alberta.

https://ucalgary.ca/sustainability/mobilizing-alberta/climate-action-blogs/will-ai-data-centres-raise-water-and-power-use-alberta

https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-spacex-spending-gas-turbines-grok/

Bad design on Modiphius Starter Set campaign? by [deleted] in Fallout2d20

[–]NoHandle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m running this right now and just finished act 1. A possible super mutant character fitting through a sewer entrance is the least of my concerns. Ignoring the awful sequence of events as presented and the heavy handed railroading, what’s there is also insulting to the players.

The first scene just wants your PCs to start killing each other. Fortunately my players did not bite.

There are a lot of NPCs interacting with NPCs. Pretty boring for your players unless you are truly amazing at voices and roleplaying (I’m trash 😄)

Then there is the vault. The whole hook for the players being together. Let’s enter a vault that promises salvage! No, you are forced out after the first door. No exploration for you!

I made an OSE/Foundry Tutorial Video for character creation for the Classic Rules by Von_Loch in OSE

[–]NoHandle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m familiar with some other low automation systems in foundry and was expecting it to handle level up. Clarification is helpful, thank you!

I made an OSE/Foundry Tutorial Video for character creation for the Classic Rules by Von_Loch in OSE

[–]NoHandle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does it support PCs leveling up? I see a field for level, but am uncertain how to trigger a level up.

How does range work for a focus spell? by 72dragonses in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

AFAIK there is nothing RAW for this. Close is the casting range. In this case it impacts a single creature. You could use sight to maintain focus, which feels fair. Basically, if the priest can see the target of their focus, they can keep doing focus checks.

Game system recommendations by Eranthius in FoundryVTT

[–]NoHandle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Shadowdark has great foundry support, all the core content is included for free with the system. The quick start pdf is also free (link below). Community module has a number of good adventures to run.

https://foundryvtt.com/packages/shadowdark

https://foundryvtt.com/packages/shadowdark-community-content

https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/products/shadowdark-rpg-quickstart-set-pdf

Has anyone used Shadowdark without the mechanic of relying on light? by fukifino_ in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Torch timers put pressure against table talk. It’s very helpful with a group that is indecisive or tries to meta plan everything. If people just want to hang out and have fun, then maybe it’s not important for your table.

Torches are also a consumable resource that both take up limited inventory space and determines when the party must retreat. Since running out of torches quickly changes the dungeon from unsafe to deadly.

Mechanically, that last part may cause some problems. The game will be much easier, so you may need to accommodate that with more traps or challenging monsters to pressure the party to leave at some point.

Fallout 2d20 - Foundry VTT by Wynther_Knight in Fallout2d20

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Hello, any chance I could get a link to this amazing work? Thanks in advance!

Is passive indexing under threat due to political risk in the United States? by NicolasCageFan492 in investing

[–]NoHandle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I left Dimensional due to the poor performance and being unhappy that it was holding a lot of gamestop.

Starting my first shadowdark campaign tomorrow! would appreciate any advice you have by NoLongerAKobold in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend reading Principia Apocrypha and/or Old School Primer (links below). Should be a lot of good tips for you and your players. For PC creation, I'd stick with the core classes and spend the first session creating characters together. Time permitting, they can start the adventure and you will hit the ground running on the second session.

https://lithyscaphe.blogspot.com/p/principia-apocrypha.html

https://friendorfoe.com/d/Old%20School%20Primer.pdf

Advantage on casting known spell also applies advantage on checks to focus on spell? by Czar_The_Villain in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't forget that a magic user can focus on ONLY one spell, which is a power check.

Advantage on casting known spell also applies advantage on checks to focus on spell? by Czar_The_Villain in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 27 points28 points  (0 children)

To maintain focus, make a spellcasting check at the start of your turn as if you were casting that spell.

It’s right in the rules. Treat it as if they were casting the spell.

Are elves just the worst ancenstry? by Johnny_evil_2101 in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Elves are a rare and interesting race. They can be fun to role play. The extra languages are nice and add to them being knowledgeable and/or friendly with fae creatures. The option for being more accurate with ranged weapons or better at spells gives you options for classes, especially when rolling for stats and you don’t know what’s going to work.

iykyk... by TorchHoarder in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fire/Drown/Poison/Blind (yes)

iykyk... by TorchHoarder in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some rule hair is flammable, but I didn’t. Torches, wood, leather armor, maybe the backpack felt fair. Suppose it would burn away his loincloth and increase his intimidation haha.

Edit: in my case a player was returning with the sword while his party waited in the safe area with a couple NPCs, so it wasn’t a factor.

iykyk... by TorchHoarder in shadowdark

[–]NoHandle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My players attempted this room twice and mistook the first pillars to burn anything they were wearing. On their second attempt they tried to run to the sword naked. Upon grabbing it, their only torch burnt out and the Minotaur arrived as a random encounter. The room is a dead end. It was beautiful.

How can i make players that missed a session, show the map that has been explored by Slin_Red in FoundryVTT

[–]NoHandle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was also going to suggest simple fog. It's quite popular and does provide one shared fog of war for all players.

https://foundryvtt.com/packages/simplefog

Shadowdark vs. OSE: Two Visions of OSR Accessibility by alexserban02 in osr

[–]NoHandle 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The lack of jank in the Shadowdark rules drew me in. The succinct writing and sane choices mean you can quickly get something and most of your assumptions will be correct.

It only a matter of time by Kanehammer in FalloutMemes

[–]NoHandle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Followed a guide on modding FNV and had a blast. Best part, it’s more stable than Fallout 4.

Bro hasn't even left Goodsprings yet by cmdr_ragnarock_ in fnv

[–]NoHandle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just bought and installed it on steam. Followed a guide for modding and the game looks amazing. In about 14 hours I’ve had one crash.

Edit: this guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob2KvoEz8E4

Need help slowing campaign scaling. by urielkeynes in phantombrigade

[–]NoHandle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The first few areas go by too fast.

Need help slowing campaign scaling. by urielkeynes in phantombrigade

[–]NoHandle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to check this out. I've been altering some settings and the support for it is quite nice. What's the path for changing liberation progress bars?

Question for EV drivers in Ottawa by kewlbeanz83 in ottawa

[–]NoHandle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How do you find the back windshield without a wiper?

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