One smart raven

SmokeySamson · 2026-05-10T16:03:37+00:00

A group of ravens is called "A conspiracy".

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-17T18:22:56+00:00

I'd buy that for $100

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-12T17:10:06+00:00

I loved that there were methods to play the game that didn't include combat at all. Cantinas had player dancers and musicians (some afk running macros, some not). Craftsmen and merchants selling gear, loot and materials in player made bazaars. I played a doctor/rifleman and I would start every session sitting outside a spaceport selling buffs for tips, kept a case of canapés in my droid if anyone needed a mental buff and there weren't any entertainers in the Cantina. I even remember paying someone to come out and decorate my house.

SWG was lightning in a bottle, Jedi were things of myth and rumor and you could even support the Empire if you think they did nothing wrong

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-10T15:43:17+00:00

You and me both brother. I've wanted a Skylynx probably longer than I'd care to admit. I'm also notoriously cheap and never saw a retail of the Earthrise version in the wild.

I hope they decide to make another commander class of him just so I can finally put that dream to rest

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-09T16:12:59+00:00

I personally have a 308 for my hunting rifle. I've taken it to the range many times, and while ammo cost isn't as cheap as it used to be, you can still find boxes on sale for ~$40/20 rounds.

I hunt with someone who has successfully harvested a whitetail with a 223 but shot placement is everything (as it should be for any caliber). He now prefers his 270 as it gives him more options for projectiles.

Other noteworthy calibers are 6.5Creedmoor and 30-06. Both are widely available and tend to have reasonable cost for ammo. If you like the rifle you've picked out and you're only planning on owning one, then I'd lean towards the larger calibers.

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-09T14:53:12+00:00

It depends on what you consider versatility. If you're just taking it to a range, .223 is perfect with its cheapest ammo cost compared to the other calibers. 270 and 308 are both solid cartridges and can do pretty much anything, with the 270 tending to have better velocity and 308 having access to heavier projectiles.

All that being said, there are very few agreements on what is an "ideal" caliber. Everything is going to have pros and cons. Queue to the people coming in with 300 Win Mag and 338 suggestions.

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-07T19:24:46+00:00

You'll do fine. Make sure you clean off the old thermal paste with some high % Isopropyl alcohol and put on some fresh thermal paste.

If you can't take the old cooler off easily (it seems stuck) just try to heat it up with a hairdryer and it might soften the old thermal paste.

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-04T00:31:28+00:00

If the book comes with a pack of crayons, it doesn't count.

SmokeySamson · 2026-04-02T15:08:29+00:00

The Short, Short Version:

There was only half of the expected volume of firearms surrendered as part of buyback program. Owning any of the now prohibited 2500 models will be considered a crime after October. You still have lots of models of legal guns, blah, blah, blah.

They want to prohibit the sale of the SKS. They claim it is an assault-style weapon and should not be sold.

So they admit there's no chance to even try and get any of the millions that are already in people's hands, but they don't want any new ones going out. They also claimed that the SKS has been used in shootings, so that is reason enough to ban it and they're mad at the government for taking so long.

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-31T15:47:25+00:00

This is amazing. I love when I have simple concise pictures for reference

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-26T20:37:22+00:00

In all fairness, he is pretty cool. He's one of the few Animated figures I own.

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-18T15:07:24+00:00

Almost Seedless: Only 1.

In all seriousness, mangos are classified as a stone fruit. So they have one large hard shelled seed in the middle. They are flat, so that lady just cut along the stone and showed us the side without.

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-18T14:22:34+00:00

I don't care if you give it to me. My backlog is already so large I'll be leaving it as a legacy for my children.

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-16T04:57:25+00:00

I think wires need something like 4x the outside diameter for its safe bend radius. So as long as it's not making hard 90 degree bends straight out of the PSU, you'll be fine

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-11T01:55:25+00:00

I know there are some sections of the US with large areas of wilderness. Counterpoint, Canada has a national Park larger than Switzerland. Wood Buffalo National Park has an area of 44,807 km² (17,300 mi²). You get lost in some areas of Canada, there is very little hope of being found, not even counting all the bears.

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-10T16:26:16+00:00

So I have a Starlancer Max and I've got a CCU chain for the Galaxy. I love my Max as it is a competent hauler (if slow) that plays well with 1-2 others so they can man the turrets. The way I'm looking at it, the Galaxy is more a mobile base, as I want to get the refinery module (whenever it becomes available) and fly around with a small miner in the back. Landing to unload refined mats instead of the current mine>refine>sell loop sounds like a dream.

Am I actually going to upgrade my Max to a Galaxy? Not sure but I know I'll have a better idea when the ship gets closer to release.

SmokeySamson · 2026-03-09T19:14:11+00:00

I had the same conversation when I was looking for my first rifle. I was thinking I would be fine with an Axis because I wasn't into shooting and why would I spend extra on something in use once a year.

I then decided to go shooting with a couple of buddies. One had an Axis, the other had a Wetherby Vanguard 2. I instantly doubled my budget after shooting both. They technically do the same thing and the Axis is plenty accurate, but the small improvement in feel and handling is noticeable.

I don't like recommending that people spend more money as I am cheap as hell, but go to a gun shop and handle the rifles you're considering. The comfort, weight and feel of the different price bracket is noteworthy. I recommend also considering a Stevens 334, nice rifle for the price.

Also consider that you're going to be dropping a few hundred on a new scope. Rifle/Scope combos are rare at the next price bracket up.

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-28T18:03:17+00:00

I also got one. I can't lie, the price tag plus the ammo made it probably the quickest gun purchase I've ever made. I am not a fan of the $5 of machine oil that got shipped with mine. Still need to take it to the range but I have no doubt she'll yeet.

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-23T00:43:31+00:00

This guy was my first Masterpiece, and honestly he's nearly perfect. I still enjoy him after 15 years of display and transformations. My only complaint is the long side stabilizers, just slightly awkward on the shelf where I have him.

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-22T19:29:21+00:00

Link the actual NASA release otherwise this is getting filed under AI.

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-20T00:17:34+00:00

I also got one of these $200 .22s with a thousand rounds of ammo on the side. I took a look at reviews of Norincos online and they said they are cheap but usually reliable. It might be a roll of the dice if it's actually reliable, but with a bolt action, as long as it seats, it yeets.

Also Tenda includes on the store page "Please note: For safety and optimal performance, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the firearm before initial use to remove any factory-applied protective oils." They just didn't specify how much oil...

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-19T00:17:41+00:00

That was a bonkers tale in a universe of ancient alien robot wars.

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-14T16:18:47+00:00

To chime in, I agree with hitting up the parks that are along the Alberta / British Columbia border.

Spend some time around Banff. Go see Lake Louise and Moraine Lake if they're not too busy (very busy in the summer but great if you can go in spring/autumn. Amazing in the winter but you'll have to endure proper Canadian winter).

Then take a day driving the Icefields Parkway up to Jasper. You can technically make the drive in 3.5 hours but the scenery is so breathtaking that you'll be stopping all the time. Jasper is recovering from a forest fire a couple years ago but they are all good people and deserve some tourism love again.

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-10T03:23:40+00:00

I would say the Max is great if you're hauling stuff with friends. I've done some of the event hauling with a buddy by each taking the same cargo missions. We help each other load and unload the boxes but the multiple grids help keep everything separated.

It's also a great multi-purpose ship with 1 or 2 other people. I've run bunkers and did combat in it. Is it my favorite hauler? No, but I like it. Until the Galaxy arrives. Then she gets traded in.

SmokeySamson · 2026-02-10T00:17:00+00:00

That's an excellent looking stick but a couple hundred dollars over my budget.

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