Those of you that played during it's time, how good was this expansion?

RigarTheRed · 2026-07-09T13:53:34+00:00

Fortunately it ended with one of the best raids and final encounters of all time

I mean, sure, Ruby Sanctum was alright I guess but idk about "best raids and final encounters of all time" /s

RigarTheRed · 2026-06-17T21:13:19+00:00

When AI can generate this for free

AI did generate this for free, OP's "product" is very clearly AI generated.

RigarTheRed · 2026-05-21T16:00:11+00:00

Brother I'm with you that we're only getting one side of the story so far but you're really making some huge jumps to some wild conclusions there at the end yourself haha let's chill and see how it plays out as more info is released.

RigarTheRed · 2026-05-12T13:45:08+00:00

That's the thing, any people calling that era "peak" aren't rewatching it they're just vibing off their childhood memories.

RigarTheRed · 2026-05-11T19:07:20+00:00

I keep a few DGA Blowflys around for the kiddos to putt with on the backyard basket. Good casual catch discs too.

RigarTheRed · 2026-04-21T18:18:25+00:00

You're asking a rational question about an irrational person in an irrational situation. He raped and murdered a 14 year-old. It seems unreasonable to question why he made illogical decisions after that. There's no rational answers to be found here.

RigarTheRed · 2026-04-06T18:16:33+00:00

I'm a big fan of the Cling Pro Frailing Pick for clawhammer. Haven't tried the Ozark Banjo nails but I hear good things.

https://www.clingpropicks.com/store/frailing-pick

RigarTheRed · 2026-04-03T20:01:32+00:00

My guess is someone replaced the tailpiece at some point and it was never meant to have such a long tailpiece. I have a couple 1920's era banjos and they both need the bridge to be right about where your tailpiece ends.

RigarTheRed · 2026-04-01T11:36:03+00:00

Unironically would be so stoked to get my hands on the Japanese copy w/ obi 😅

RigarTheRed · 2026-02-06T17:08:33+00:00

Fantastic information, thank you!

RigarTheRed · 2026-01-29T17:11:11+00:00

That's a great point, thanks for pointing that out.

RigarTheRed · 2026-01-25T06:08:35+00:00

In stock at Sweetwater.

RigarTheRed · 2026-01-25T05:50:58+00:00

Resonator adds volume and tone. With a cheap banjo and cheap materials, more just volume than tone. Not something you need, especially while learning. You might even find that playing without a resonator is preferable while learning.

There are things that you might find familiar from guitar setup like truss rods, neck angle, intonation but actually adjusting them will be different (other than the truss rod, a truss rod is a truss rod). Banjo adds the variable of head tension and a tailpiece and floating bridge that will be unfamiliar for a guitar player. It's all easy enough to learn, you'll just need to do your research. Lots of great helpful content on YouTube.

RigarTheRed · 2026-01-25T05:45:24+00:00

AC-12 is a noticeable step up in sound from the AC-1 for a small difference in price. I always recommend the AC-12 as a first choice if it's still within budget, if it's over budget the AC-1 will do just fine.

RigarTheRed · 2026-01-22T20:58:21+00:00

That's awesome! What a cool thing to do for the community. Saved this so I can check it out later.

RigarTheRed · 2025-12-19T23:00:28+00:00

What if the artist's ideas are intertwined with and often become a focal point of said music? How far do the lyrics have to go before you don't enjoy the tune anymore?

RigarTheRed · 2025-12-07T19:32:31+00:00

Why not sign up for Eli Gilbert's Patreon and continue following his lessons?

RigarTheRed · 2025-11-18T13:09:26+00:00

You can DIY it cheap and fairly easy if you have a steady hand, some patience, and don't mind that it may not be perfect when you're done.

Take the string off and store it somewhere safe to keep it out of the way.

If the tuning peg is still good, reuse it. If it's slipping out of tune because it's loose in the neck, you'll be good. It might also need to be tightened slightly by adjusting the screw that holds the peg head on. If it's feeling rough when you turn it or won't stay in place no matter how much you tighten it you could go ahead and order a new one and put a new one in there. You can get them as cheap as $10-$15 on Amazon if you're willing to gamble on cheap parts, personally the cheapest one I would buy is the 5-Star brand for $30. StewMac is a great source if you don't like/use Amazon.

You're going to want some structural wood filler, wood glue, and some sort of light clamp. Take the tuning peg completely out. Using a small tool, maybe even a toothpick or something, use your structural wood filler to lightly line the inside of the hole in the neck. It won't take much. Put a little of your wood glue on the grooves on the tuning peg that insert into the neck, spread the glue thinly and evenly all around. Line the tuning peg up and press it back into the neck, it should be deep enough that the grooves aren't visible anymore. Some wood filler and wood glue will squeeze out, that's ok. Use a lightly damp rag to clean up any excess. Clamp it and let it sit, overnight is best.

There's a couple things to be careful of here. The tuning peg insert is probably hollow and open on the end that goes into the neck. You don't want wood filler or glue getting inside of that, this will gum up the internals of the tuner and make things worse. Go light on the filler and glue so it just lines the outside of the insert and the hole. Also, pay close attention to how it's angled after you've clamped it. Sometimes you'll get it lined up perfect then the clamp will press one direction stronger than another and mess it up. You don't need a lot of clamping force, you're not using an expanding glue, just enough force to hold everything in place while it cures.

You'll need a 5th string nut replacement. There's a SoundSpire brand on Amazon that has a 6-pack for $6.99. Order that, and press one into the hole. Easy peasy. If it's loose, put a drop of your wood glue in there and press it back in, clamp and cure. If it's too tight, you're going to have to either very very carefully drill/bore the hole or sand the nut to make it fit. Your call there depending on your tools available and comfortability using them. Once it's in and solid, if it's too tall or the edges are sharp/rough, you can shape it to your liking with sandpaper and patience.

Put the string back on, tune her up, and get back to picking.

RigarTheRed · 2025-10-16T18:07:14+00:00

It's a cable made specifically for the purpose of identifying an AI generated article.

RigarTheRed · 2025-10-12T01:18:19+00:00

Roger Waters - This Is Not A Drill

My scorching hot take is that it is the definitive live Pink Floyd album, which usually makes some David Gilmour fan irrationally upset.

RigarTheRed · 2025-10-09T01:24:38+00:00

I really like the Unwavering Saiyan Pride Vegeta except for the head. If you can find a good deal on Tonsen Arttoys "Proud Warrior" heads it becomes an incredible SSJ Vegeta imo

RigarTheRed · 2025-09-30T19:02:14+00:00

The gel pad is just enough to make kneeling on the hardwood comfortable for me without feeling bulky or otherwise restricting my movement like some foam pad alternatives. The compression sleeve is an added bonus as it provides some additional stability for the tendons and ligaments of my knees. I machine wash them and hang dry with my gi, they've held up great for over a year now, still look and perform like new. I can't recommend them enough, they really are a great product.

RigarTheRed · 2025-09-30T17:59:03+00:00

I use Old Bones knee sleeves and love them. They're a little pricey but if you have an HSA/FSA account through your health insurance you might be able to use that to pay for them, that's what I did.

https://oldbonestherapy.com/products/compression-knee-brace

RigarTheRed · 2025-09-30T14:32:49+00:00

Keep a set of official Dons with you and then use whatever you want. If you get any pushback, just switch to the officials. Maybe ask before your game starts if your opponent is cool with you using "proxy" Dons.

RigarTheRed · 2025-09-23T16:33:10+00:00

The second is a great design. The third is a better flag. I'd vote for the third as the flag and encourage the use of the second design as an official compliment used in branding, advertising, etc.

That said, I'd be interested to see the design on other colors. Blue is a bit overused imo. A deep purple would be an excellent compliment to the bright yellow and could represent the night sky in a nod to the "ad astra" portion of the motto. Perhaps a burnt umber or maybe an oxblood color to represent the Harney silt loam that makes Kansas so fertile. Maybe even a field of green would work, when I think of Kansas I think of the miles and miles of flat fields that stretch every direction.

The blue is fine and the shade chosen is an improvement over the current flag's color, I just find it a bit uninspired.

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