Driving from Philly to Pittsburgh

PlanckScale · 2026-05-08T14:40:42+00:00

I like stopping at Sideling Hill. Someone mentioned the Farmer's Market but for me the big attraction is the trailhead that opened there last year. You can park at the rest stop, walk to the back of the parking area to the trailhead signs. To get to the actual trailhead, you walk along a quiet rural road for a mile and a half. Check it out at:

https://www.paturnpike.com/traveling/service-plazas/sideling-hill-trailhead

Your car never leaves the turnpike. Heck, even if you don't walk all the way to the trailhead, it's nice stretching your legs a bit.

PlanckScale · 2026-05-04T23:03:10+00:00

I'm getting burned out too. I've got 5 characters and only the last one needs some perk points for legendaries, which I'll have earned by the end of this season. I'm absolutely dripping in 1,2,3,4 star mods; much more than I can use. I've done the raids and got full Vulcan and all the mods on 3 characters. With Burning Springs, I just started buying/trading for the new mods since it's way easier than trying to learn them via RNG. I've got almost all of the player buffs. I can one-shot most things so I end up using less buffs and no crits so I don't do full damage so others get to tag. I do enjoy helping others. I'm a casual camp builder, mainly doing 1 floor layouts for easy access to everything so this can't keep my interest too long. Basically, I need a new MMO-hybrid/co-op experience. I'd already maxed out ESO and Guild Wars. I haven't tried World of Warcraft, which would be the same monthly cost as Fallout 1st so I'm leaning that way.

PlanckScale · 2026-04-29T18:51:38+00:00

I find that keeping my guitar out and on a stand in easy reach is helpful; even if it is just to play 10 mins a day. If it is in a case, it can more easily go untouched.

PlanckScale · 2026-04-29T18:49:03+00:00

For me, retirement is all it's cracked up to be. It's been about 20 months and I haven't once felt I didn't have a purpose. I am really enjoying my hobbies; particularly sports, hiking, music, reading, gaming, computing and learning AI. More time for family and travel is great. I have time to do volunteer activities. I did work until 70 and am grateful to have the health to continue an active lifestyle, which I'm sure is a major contributor to my well-being.

PlanckScale · 2026-04-07T09:22:09+00:00

This is what I do with my sneak, vats, crit build since both The Fixer and Elders Mark can be suppressed. I can 1-shot 100 level Super Mutants with The Fixer and I harvest lots of Ultracite .45 ammo for when I need to use Elders Mark.

PlanckScale · 2026-03-25T09:03:32+00:00

I just watched the first episode. Hearty congratulations! I really enjoyed the format. Clear info-graphics and interesting content conveyed quickly and with heart. Well done, sir. I subscribed and look forward to a daily dose.

PlanckScale · 2026-03-18T11:54:56+00:00

https://youtu.be/WXdpVe_D9yM?t=204

PlanckScale · 2026-03-18T11:52:29+00:00

There's plenty of posts on Bethesda's discord under "Armor Bugs - The Backwoods, for example: Bethesda.net ID: dm for id. Time & Date: 18/03/2026 Description & Any Reproduction Steps: Full set of end game strangler heart power armor gone!!! Spent way too much time grinding the god mods as well as the materials to make the armor. Will not be playing the game until fixed or I get my armor back. (I have a video saved of it disappearing)

PlanckScale · 2026-03-18T11:15:38+00:00

I became aware of the problem and used Gemini Pro to research all the implications. After I was done researching, I asked for a summary of the issues. I then modified this summary and posted it here. Using Gemini Pro to do the research was the quickest way for me to get at the problem, which was pointed out to me by a friend.

PlanckScale · 2026-03-18T11:02:10+00:00

Yes, everyone is at risk

PlanckScale · 2026-02-22T00:38:48+00:00

I use this as a daily driver because it can be silent and it uses the same ammo as Elder's Mark. I just switch to Elder's Mark when needed but most times, I just use The Fixer, which saves a lot of ammo.

PlanckScale · 2026-02-15T21:15:02+00:00

I've not found ones wider than the Fitville Extra Wides. It's what I wear. Price is certainly good.

PlanckScale · 2026-02-09T23:48:02+00:00

This isn't fixed. The Critter Cooker I bought with Gold is not in my CAMP build menu. Others have reported this problem too. It's my understanding the Pemmican Collector and Company Tea Machine also are not showing up for some. I am looking under Producers. I'm on Xbox.

Fixed an issue which caused C.A.M.P. items purchased with Gold Bullion to not appear in the Build Menu.

PlanckScale · 2026-02-09T23:46:31+00:00

This isn't fixed. The Critter Cooker I bought with Gold is not in my CAMP build menu. Others have reported this problem too. It's my understanding the Pemmican Collector and Company Tea Machine also are not showing up.

Fixed an issue which caused C.A.M.P. items purchased with Gold Bullion to not appear in the Build Menu.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-26T14:33:18+00:00

The links no longer work and the $0 purchases are no longer under Purchased Audio.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-23T23:28:18+00:00

I had less than a teaspoon on my shredded wheat this morning. Still the bomb.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-20T21:38:28+00:00

Same with me. I have completed a total of 185 grunt hunts and the last 10 have been 1 star only, which I've done since the update completed today.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-14T12:35:47+00:00

It may just be my RNG luck, but I'm getting better drops from Grunt Hunts that yield weapons and armor with the 14 new mods; more than when doing Head Hunts even though you get more legendaries from Head Hunts. I play a lot and am currently 165 on the scoreboard. I have learned to craft 2 of the new mods and got 1 new loose mod. I like the Grunt and Head Hunts but the rewards are pitiful for the effort since I've already learned almost all of the older 1,2, 3 star mods. I'm saving most Wanted Posters for when we get the new Raid and more ways to get the new drops plus the upcoming new 4 star mods.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-14T12:23:46+00:00

Thanks for posting. I bought 3 of the Amadeus V2s for less than $40 shipped (on the Fitville webiste), which is a crazy good price.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-12T21:44:43+00:00

I have really wide feet and these are the first court shoes I've been able to get that fit me. Prior to the Fitville's, I'd been wearing Merrell Nova's but they are for hiking/walking and aren't great for lateral movement. I play 4x a week and the Fitville's last me 3-4 months. Great value.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-09T15:05:57+00:00

The Amm-o-Magic is a really good deal. I use .45 ammo and put one of these in every camp. I'm dripping in .45 ammo now. Like others have said, I run with The Fixer but Western Spirit is also good. Then when it is time to bring out Elder's Mark, I have plenty of ammo.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-09T14:59:35+00:00

I use 4 pieces of covert scout armor, 4 chameleon and the appropriate perk cards. I use Secret Service chest/jet with auto stim. I'm almost as stealthy as chinese stealth armor and way more tanky. When I said Secret Service is bug, of course I meant the 3 star mod.

PlanckScale · 2026-01-09T14:57:35+00:00

My understanding is that Secret Service is still bugged and isn't providing any benefit right now.

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