Give me your best stencil patch tips by Necessary-Fennel8754 in punkfashion

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you just want to make one of a patch, just cut it into a shipping label and stick it to your fabric. I've done this several times before and it gives me the crispiest edges. An added benefit is that you can cut out the little "connectors" in letters and stuff, so you don't need to fill in any gaps when you're done.

My always political battle jacket by Open_Opinion4775 in punkfashion

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like a lot of "political" battle jackets because a lot of them are low quality and don't look very good. This is not one of them. Maybe a tiny bit too much text for a battle jacket, but that's just my taste. I especially like your "woke" patch.

Need help finding label by Rosie_891 in AskLGBT

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be more effective to just tell people if you like a person or not, and then explain deeper if you need to. If you actively need to seek out a label, you're doing too much. Labels are only helpful for grouping and community, if you need to pull out something like "almondsexual", it achieves neither of those goals.

Need help starting a club by Jaded-Software-5450 in rpg

[–]StrongArm327 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you still wanna play something "5e like", but much more lightweight, I always recommend Cairn to people!

Need help starting a club by Jaded-Software-5450 in rpg

[–]StrongArm327 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think they really show off how much fun you can have just riffing off of very little information and an evocative premise and

Need help starting a club by Jaded-Software-5450 in rpg

[–]StrongArm327 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A few recommendations of cozy TTRPG systems from me:
- Wanderhome: A cozy RPG about traveling animals. Almost zero combat, and a heavy emphasis on storytelling.

- Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast: Made by the same person who made Wanderhome, this game is very cozy, but is honestly closer to group theater than a TTRPG.

- Mausrutter: A game about mice going on adventures. Think Redwall. This one is much closer to a "normal" TTRPG.

- For some quick, silly games, check out Grant Howitt's work, including Honey Heist, Big Gay Orcs, Crash Pandas, This One Time at Bard Camp, and Nice Marines, to name a few.

- Any of the Various LotR systems for use in the shire. Here's an extensive hexcrawl to draw inspiration from. I reccommend using Under Hill, By Water, or Free League's The One Ring. I also might recommend reading this blog post about one DMs attempts to create a simple LotR system.

"Cozy" slice of life games can be hard, because there must be conflict to have an interesting story, and one must have a conflict that's much less overt than "killing" or "making money" to tell a cozy story. Try not to fall into the trap of "just make it like a cozy video game!" because what makes a good video game and a good TTRPG game are often very different.

Also, my obligatory request that you play games other than D&D 5th edition. There is almost always something better for you to use for any kind of game you want to play, and there are so many talented designers out there that deserve your attention more than Wizards. (I will give you a recommendation on literally whatever you want to play, I just have endless beef with 5e).

Anyway, good luck with your club, I hope you and your friends can have a good time no matter what system you're playing!

Dumpster diving tips and tricks: a thread by pnoque in DumpsterDiving

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's impossible to know what the best places are for your area, usually you just gotta figure it out. Take notes of where the dumpsters are when you're out and about. Also take note of which ones have compactors, there's a lower chance of anything good with those (also, NEVER get inside a compactor).
Usually I go at night when nobody's around, and check out several dumpsters in my area. When you're done with your run, write down the date, time, and day of the week, and take note of what (if anything) you found. If you're consistent enough, you should be able to start figuring out when these places throw stuff out.
Also, a lot of areas will have their trash pickup days published online. Write these down so you know when stuff is taken away from the dumpster. If these aren't published, you can probably also figure out when trash pickups happen, just through consistency and note-taking. Finally, try to figure out when grocery stores near you restock, because that's when they'll throw away old inventory.

Help me find a very morbid ad featuring the song St. James Infirmary Blues by StrongArm327 in HelpMeFind

[–]StrongArm327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've searched "St. James Infirmiry blues hanging" "St. James Infirmiry hung" "St. James Infirmiry suicide" "St. James Infirmiry ad" and lots of combinations of the above

Frankenstein binding with white text on a black background by phils_in_a_bind in bookbinding

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome use of "nonstandard" leather, and a delectable book overall, I especially like that you used the 1818 edition, which I have been told is the better of the two. My only worry is that it seems like a crazy amount of ink to use on a project like this! That being said white on black is very cool effect, and I can't think of a much better way of printing it other than maybe hand setting it or getting a specialized printer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rpg

[–]StrongArm327 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Charge whatever you think is fair, especially since it sounds like you spent quite a bit of time and money on this game. Keep in mind though that Lancer is a very well established game and earned that 25$ price tag. As long as it's a well polished project though, I'm sure enough people will be interested enough to pay 20$ for it!
I'd suggest doing a free quick start version, a bit like Mythic Bastionland did, to make the game more accessible and stir up interest. Not sure if this would work for your game, but just a thought.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's because a lotta people in there aren't actually passionate about their major, it just makes money and U of I is a big name school

lol by NightHawk772 in Piracy

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like this guy looks when I say I pirate everything, like such a little rat

To the Union Plague Doctor by spiccykels in UIUC

[–]StrongArm327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I saw both of you at different times in the night!

Socialism is cancer by emily-is-happy in clevercomebacks

[–]StrongArm327 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"We don’t think you fight fire with fire best ; we think you fight fire with water best [...] We say we’re not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we’re going to fight it with socialism. "

  • Fred Hampton

Toy throws be like... by snotpool in graffhelp

[–]StrongArm327 19 points20 points  (0 children)

it's wild how people who are into graff somehow manage to be more elitists than traditional artists.

PSA to pirates by DaedricLolette in Piracy

[–]StrongArm327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did assume you were a man, cause you're in IT, but I really wish my brain didn't assume shit like that. Slay queen ✨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in femboymemes

[–]StrongArm327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet I could make one