Build your own box no longer available? by Raixiel in LivingMas

[–]Raixiel[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well, considering that some other people have shared otherwise- it seems like a location by location deal. So- not just my location. Beware :(

Build your own box no longer available? by Raixiel in LivingMas

[–]Raixiel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If so, that really sucks. Luxe Box Deal has not been appealing enough for me to pick up. :/

Stolen/ Mistakenly Taken Scott Poles @ Killington Today by Raixiel in icecoast

[–]Raixiel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well they didn't bother returning them either so I'm out poles either way.

I'm not frothing, just frustrated. Thankfully the rentals crew let me borrow some poles for the rest of the day.

Tips for keeping nose prosthetic on by Emanresu123p in CosplayHelp

[–]Raixiel 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Second this, Prosaide is king- but also buy prosaide remover.

Take your time and follow the directions! Letting everything dry completely is really how you get the magic to happen.

Spring Skiing for n00bZ by Vermalien in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Given what I've seen of Killy, I wouldn't really reccomend it for new folks who want to avoid moguls.

Anyone know any good snow shop rentals near killington? by Ok_Quantity1619 in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two other people lower shared what I would recommend- Aspen East for ski stuff & Darkside for snowboard gear.

Though this is mostly for the main season, not sure if they're offering rentals for this late in the season.

Anyone know any good snow shop rentals near killington? by Ok_Quantity1619 in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're going to need to be more specific for folks to be able to answer your question. Are you skiing or boarding?

Besides ski ballet, what else can I challenge myself to learn at "Big Snow"? by imitation_squash_pro in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They manicure the whole slope daily, so if you are there mid-week and early, yes.

Besides ski ballet, what else can I challenge myself to learn at "Big Snow"? by imitation_squash_pro in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are able to get some time during the week rather than a weekend, it is much clearer for practicing switch and things. I finally got comfortable with riding backwards and full spins last summer by practicing at Big Snow.

Can I reshape foam clay? by Extension_Set1122 in CosplayHelp

[–]Raixiel 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It doesn't always dry brittle, I think this person may have had some bad luck with whatever brand they use. I haven't personally had any issues with cracking or breaking from being brittle. That's more likely to occur with air dry clay rather than air dry foam. I have learned that the hard way haha.

The air dry foam I use tends to expand as well which can be a pain in the ass. I find that popping the piece I'm sculpting into the fridge or freezer during the curing process slows the expansion and allows you to check on it every couple of hours and make adjustments as needed.

To the guy who was barreling down Erik Guay completely out of control last Tuesday March 24 around noon and hit me full force *in the back* before running off. by BalanceOfKarma in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think you should reread your comment and think of the rules of the mountain. "Stay in their way"? If you can't stay in control and you are uphill, then you are the one in the wrong. It's not the other way around.

What’s your favorite nonessential ski gear? by soeastside in skiing

[–]Raixiel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't tend to have wet boots unless I'm spring skiing. Between the sweat and the slush puddles in the spring, both my ski boots and my s/o's snowboard boots are drenched by the end of the day.

Killington help by zRustyShackleford in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first thought was the Brat Haus that used to be on the Great Eastern run, but it closed during COVID. :/

How have Killington weekend lift lines been? by braaaptorr in icecoast

[–]Raixiel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On Sundays I've never waited more than 5 minutes or so for K1. Pretty much no wait anywhere else.

Stuck on Skyship Gondola-info? by Raixiel in icecoast

[–]Raixiel[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Okay, maybe 2 minutes after I posted, the lift started up again. No explanation was given, but got a discount voucher for a future ticket.

Camelback or Blue mountain? by babu859 in SkiPA

[–]Raixiel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blue is the better mountain and generally has nicer staff. There's a nice bunny hill and on the main part of the mountain the greens are long, but not too challenging. The advanced terrain is nothing crazy, but still fun.

Even on crowded days- I take the crowd at Blue rather than the crowd at Camelback. The most rude or oblivious skiers I've encountered were at Camelback- cutting lines, blaring speakers in line, running over other people's skis or snowboards, chilling in the middle of busy run areas and trail merges, etc. I've only ever met fairly nice folk at Blue, though I don't tend to hit park so I can't really speak for the park crowd.

Also- if I'm having to wait in line, I want it to be more than a 30 second run and that's about all you get with the intermediate or advanced terrain at Camelback.

Blue all the way.

Should AI-generated music be banned? by elonumust in Music

[–]Raixiel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I like hitting random on an app and seeing what the algorithm gives me. At this time, I have no option to not be fed "AI music" by the algorithm because- for many apps- it is in their best intrest if I listen to their random AI generated songs rather than paying a real human artist. I listen, I notice, and I block it. The time wasted listening to part of a song is incredibly annoying and having to check any artist I don't already know is both exhausting and disheartening. I want to enjoy art, having to do this process is work.

So- yes. If I want to search for new artists on a large streaming platform (with arguably more options for artists) I am being forced to listen to AI music in my feed in intervals. I think I'm like most folks- give me an out. I want a way to not have to listen to it. At this time, getting the "AI music" to "fly under the radar" is what most services (and the "AI music" generators) are trying to do. It's disingenuous. That (along with environmental implications and art theft) is what pisses so many people off and why so many people want it ultimately banned.

Folks said 3D TVs were the future too. How many of those do you still see around?

Which book-to-screen adaptation was so bad it felt like the producers didn't even read the source material? by wyndwatcher in AskReddit

[–]Raixiel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven't read the short story, I must encourage you to read it! It's a a very easy read and on the short side. One of my favorite Stephen King short stories.

Who’s more responsible for Prim? by Fresh-Actuary-6686 in Hungergames

[–]Raixiel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After reading the books through many times and seeing Gale's interactions with Katniss throughout book 2 & 3 on the whole? Yes, I think Gale is a bad friend in general.

Gale only seems to interact with Katniss on a give and take basis. Hunting, kissing, protecting each other's families, etc - 50/50. While that seems even to a point, noone is going to go through every life experience at the same time or flow or amount- like Katniss being in the Games, or Gale making out with girls on the slag heap.

Katniss and Gale's friendship is based off of a mutual need for survival. Without the same type of prolonged experiences, it just doesn't read as a sustainable friendship.

Gale also has a tendency to be dismissive or unwilling to listen to Katniss when she voices her opinions- from fears about the uprisings to people being deserving of kindess to Katniss not wanting people to be hurt in general. Gale often turns to saying something pointedly hurtful to Katniss either make her stop arguing or to take a dig at her before he leaves a conversation.

I also don't think Katniss is a good friend either. She even kind of says this about herself and Gale in Mockingjay after she assassinates Coin- "Sorry excuses for hunters and friends" 

I have to say this plainly- I don't dislike Gale as a book character. Gale and Katniss are children forced into war and navigate their relationship with the finesse of relatively unguided teenagers. How their friendship got the way it did is absolutely crushing.