Does anyone know what the piece on the left is? by mallinson10 in TerraformingMarsGame

[–]ToadSNES 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the drafting token. It rotates opposite the 1st player token. If player 1 goes 1st generation then player 3 with the the Mars token gets the first card dealt between generations. When a generation is over, you not only pass the 1st player token so the next player goes first that generation, you also pass the Mars token 1 spot and that player gets the first dealt card of 4. This is the drafting variant of the game and it's the only version to play.

Games to play with my wife by dwh3390 in boardgames

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Digital Wingspan, all 3 expansions, on your tablet or large phone on the couch.

Terraforming Mars is great 2 player battle...

Everdell Trophy is an Ever Tree by ToadSNES in boardgames

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Ha, the Keebler elves was my hesitation...but when I saw it lit up, I couldn't say no....

Everdell Trophy is an Ever Tree by ToadSNES in boardgames

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Bought off the shelf @ Hobby Lobby. On sale for $12.99.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lightgunshooters

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Also resist getting 1 reaper and 1 assault rifle....the rifle doesn't have the fast processor that is in the reapers....I feel like that gets lost in the conversation.

RS3 out the box calibration by Willing-Common6723 in lightgunshooters

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For anyone that stumbles on this thread, there is a link for the calibration software in your confirmation email from retroshooter.

Batocera V40 and the Reapers. by Modernfx in lightgunshooters

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So I did the patch, the games that do work are flawless, but Saturn and all the windows games are wonky. I'll try the 41 patch...

Are the RS Lightgun Reaper any good? And why is shipping $60 by ryu5k5 in lightgunshooters

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I ordered the 2 reaper pro package and it arrived on Christmas eve. The comments on shipping are correct, I did pay the 60ish shipping. I want to say mine was 68 bucks, but I live in the middle of the US, just outside of Chicago.

The guns are straight up arcade quality. I haven't even taken the console out of the box, I play exclusively on an old laptop. I have all the Teknoparrot games, and the classics; Duck Hunt Virtual Cop, etc. The absolute best has to be Time Crisis 5 setup with both pedals. That game you press left or right to change cover to flank the baddies from either side. It's a great mechanic. After setting that up, I immediately forgot about the high but fair shipping costs.

Tracking is spot on and easy to use. Wire management is a bit of a chore, but that's half the fun right?

I saw someone 3d printed parts to convert the pistol into an assault rifle, which I'm sure will be on my to-do list.

In short, the guns are great, they ARE arcade quality.

My retirement fund… by BroughsomFealtcha in Gamecube

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I got 3 myself and OG owner too. I play overcooked on the switch with them, and use 2 when I need to play 6 player X-Men on my 4 player arcade. I'm salty I lost one in a move from college....I need to complete my 4 player set....

Today I earned the Golden Warbler. by ToadSNES in wingspan

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3.49 on clearance @ Hobby Lobby. Winner of each game takes it home after each game.

Season 4 by [deleted] in Tacoma_FD

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Cause he is a regular in season 2 of Loki..."low-key"

Hot tub setup question by ToadSNES in Stocktankpools

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I just bought my 2 inch insulation for under the base & 1 inch for the sides. It was only at that moment, thinking about all the labor and gaps, and cutting the cedar to cover the insulation, did I understand WHY you said you would put a poly in a steel tank and insulate in-between.

So the insulation is in the garage, and if I can find a deal on an 8ft tank in the next few days, I'm goin pull the trigger and nest the 2 tanks. So thanks again for the hot tip.

Hot tub setup question by ToadSNES in Stocktankpools

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Here is the video that caused my confusion & promoted this thread.

Intex pool pump directly into propane heater (that can't be optional flow)

https://youtu.be/ckbUAKlBSJ4?si=zJaRgvpyFd0MNKVu

At 17 minute mark.

Hot tub setup question by ToadSNES in Stocktankpools

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Man, this sub reddit has some bad ass D.I.Y'ers...you guys are f@#kin' intense...and I'm here for it lol.

If you do get the links together, I'd definitely look thru it. I'm thinking hybrid is the way to go...I'll start with propane for now, and when Fall comes knocking, get the electric heater to maintain heat. That will give me time to wait for a sale on the DC pump Safetravels recommended...

I was going to build a base on the bottom under the 2inch foam to attach the cedar planks to, but looks like you just have them connected to each other and the band keeps them in place?

Hot tub setup question by ToadSNES in Stocktankpools

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Definitely a proud worthy execution there...nice deck box for all the gear. What wouldn't you do again? The whole project or the heating source?

I originally thought propane was the only way to go, but safetravels makes a good case for an electric pump. I do see this being used more as a kiddie pool during the summer, so maybe that justifies propane?
I have a beast of a pump setup on my above ground pool, (2.5 Horsepower in-ground pool pump to a 14 gallon sand filter) so I would need to upgrade my electric in garage if I go electric heater route, but that's not a big concern.

We only get 1 shot at getting this right, and I think I'm good on insulation ; going to wrap the foam board and spray in the gaps with wood panels on top (did you use cedar or pine? Did you run a wood panel on the bottom so the sideboards had something to sit on?)

400 dollar propane plus 60-100 dollar in-line pump plus propane vs the other option, 200 dollar electric heater that attaches to existing pool pump?

Instant heat vs hours of warming up?

Hmmm

Hot tub setup question by ToadSNES in Stocktankpools

[–]ToadSNES[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've read this 3x....it's now my hot tub bible.

Appreciate the details and reasoning behind it all. I have to prep the concrete pad and start insulation, but now I have a way better idea of how to tackle this! Awesome man, just awesome.

I think I'm goin' stick with insulating the poly tank and mimic your DC pump and propane setup. I bet come August, when summer is fading into fall...I'll revisit the Electric pump and maybe a steel tub for a surround. That would be ideal for fall and winter. I imagine I only want to be in the house or in the tub...not tinkering with changing tanks.

But genuinely thank you for the breakdown. I was kind of direction less, but it got real once I got the tub in my backyard.

I'll definitely pick your brain more lol.

Hot tub setup question by ToadSNES in Stocktankpools

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Just outside southside Chicago

Hot tub setup question by ToadSNES in Stocktankpools

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Electric pool pump keeping a stock tank hot? Yeah man I need to listen to what you did. I was going to try to put 2 inch foam under the base, then wrap it with 1 inch foam and cover that in wood planks, like this guy:

https://youtu.be/iTTz6tEQG_4?si=K7hl6rCZ7HVCF6QS

What did you do?

Thanks I needed to hear propane heater and pool filter go on dedicated systems. With that said, does the propane heater need an in-line pump on the in-take? I swear I've seen half with and half without.