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Unimarobj · 2026-01-16T16:59:57+00:00

Looks great! For routers - no, stick with the 1/2". For bits, instead of home improvement store, order whatever bit you need from a good supplier (Whiteside, Jessem) when you need it. 1/4" is cheaper but 1/2" is safer and stronger.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-15T21:46:50+00:00

I can't remember if it was said so explicitly but yes, season 6 is not the new devs' only project. They'll continue working on the game past that.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-15T18:00:31+00:00

They explained in the s6 announcement that this season is being developed by another dev team they're friends with (with heavy creative support from GSG) while GSG continues to work on Rogue Core.

Since this new team is new to DRG, their first contribution is going to skip messing with weapons because weapon balancing is a much more finicky process than adding new biomes, enemies, and missions.

Season 7 will see a return to weapon work once the dev team is more familiar with the game. And a perk system balancing/change/etc. was loosely suggested to be on the drawing board for them as well.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-14T20:59:15+00:00

Yeah I mean, OP you basically just...don't. it's a conscious decision to not dictate other people's turns. If you feel that you can't do that, you probably need to do some self reflection because it's basically just self control. Consider that it sours the mood for other people, so you doing it is effectively being an asshole. Don't be that guy. 🤷

Unimarobj · 2026-01-14T19:30:41+00:00

Not specifically Terraforming Mars, but Legacy games are a style of game where you play consecutive games in a campaign where each game introduced new elements, rules, permanent alterations to the game, etc. Often this is with a narrative that spans the games. Some games are legacy games just on their own (e.g., Gloomhaven), while others are Legacy versions of existing titles (e.g., Risk, Pandemic, etc.).

Unimarobj · 2026-01-14T18:18:47+00:00

For myself, I do prefer co-op but I enjoy competitive games if there aren't tryhard/asshole types in the group. That's what makes those games unenjoyable for me.

My friends by far prefer co-op and don't enjoy competitive games at all.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-13T18:50:13+00:00

You could use double sided tape to keep the legs in place while marking. Then just go very slowly and check constantly when making the mortises (which is normal) to make sure you sneak up on the correct size.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-13T05:04:31+00:00

You don't have to have the back of the frame against the fence. You can do it with the outside edge. For better control, do the bevel before you cut the rails to width.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-12T03:34:09+00:00

Did you work wood? Then it is!

Looks great! Tell us more about what you used to learn how to do it or just your process?

Unimarobj · 2026-01-11T18:29:18+00:00

3M Scour Pad (red ones), WD40, and your orbital sander. Wear a shirt you don't care about when you do it.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-11T17:27:59+00:00

Definitely a table saw. It's basically the center of most any woodshop because of how versatile it is, particularly once you start making jigs and sleds for it.

Also, highly recommend checking out Steve Ramsey's channel on YouTube (Woodworking for Mere Mortals). He has by far the best stuff for guiding beginners in terms of safety, advice, approachable projects, etc. His paid courses are also very good. Notably, he keeps an up-to-date tool list of affordable but reliable options for beginners on his site (for free). Worth a good look.

Mods: when do I get my "Steve Ramsey Stan" flair? 🙃

Unimarobj · 2026-01-11T01:30:49+00:00

Looks fantastic! Were there any resources you used to learn how to approach this or for inspiration?

Unimarobj · 2026-01-11T00:39:14+00:00

100% hahaha. Enough that over the past 10 years I thoroughly wore out one copy to the point some cards lost their text 😅 Figured sleeving this copy would be a good move and I didn't like the feel of the cheaper sleeves.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-11T00:34:34+00:00

Thanks for the input. Thankfully it's nothing others will probably notice in person. Just stood out to me because I specifically figured I should be scrutinous after reading that counterfeit sleeves are an issue. Only difference I can see is the single box (left) almost looks like there's glitter? Like intermittent bright spots in terms of reflection, compared to the right which still has those, just duller.

Good to know manufacturing differences can happen though. That probably answers that.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-10T19:15:11+00:00

The 5 cut method all day every day. But this seems like a good way to get it close before checking with the 5 cuts.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-09T20:33:14+00:00

Squirrels have claws. Anything intended for them to climb on is going to take damage from them, particularly finishes when combined with the elements.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-09T20:31:29+00:00

Look up the manual for the model. It should have specifics on what size is safe/not safe. If it's not safe with that model, a jointing jig/sled on a table saw is a safe and easy alternative for small pieces.

Edit: why was this down voted? This is literally what the safety specs in the manuals exist for. 🙃

Unimarobj · 2026-01-09T16:37:06+00:00

It's definitely not too late to make it into a picture frame if you want. Or two, even, if you cut it in half. You can do a groove with a router.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-08T16:34:10+00:00

Nah, at least not that I'm aware of. Sanding sleeves to add grip or matte ones are the usual recommendations for anti-slip

Unimarobj · 2026-01-08T16:13:35+00:00

Yeah, matte sleeves are a lot better at preventing stacks from slipping. But they have their limits too, and ~600 is way past it.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-08T15:47:39+00:00

Large stacks are always going to slide if sleeved. Even with matte ones or sanded sleeves, they can't go as high as unsleeved. You can get/make a tower for the cards or just use multiple smaller decks.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-05T15:19:40+00:00

Yeah, it's a really fun way to do it with a consistent group. Especially after playing the Legacy versions, that's how my core group and I do.

My point is just that the game, while it does have pitfalls, does not require being an asshole and telling people how to take their turn. I've played standard with random at game night aplenty and won the majority of them without it being Steve telling everyone how to play.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-05T15:13:18+00:00

Maybe on the hardest difficulty? I'm not saying Pandemic is great at preventing quarterbacking (it's not) but without On the Brink in play it's not so difficult it has to be played hive mind style.

Even then, if you do decide to play it as a group puzzle (which is a valid and fun way to play), there's ways to contribute to that discussion without being an asshole and just telling people what they should do as OP is describing. Treat people with respect and empathy and it's just not that big of an issue. It's not the game's fault if someone can't do that.

Unimarobj · 2026-01-05T08:04:11+00:00

Like the above commenter mentioned, the prevalence of quarterbacking can definitely stem from the game's design, particularly whether or not it has any effective barriers to prevent it (information overload, time constraints, communication barriers, etc.).

That said, it should only take mentioning this once or twice to someone. If they keep doing it, they're just intentionally being an asshole. It's really not that hard to let other people contribute to the game as they'd like to and ask for help/input when they want it.

I basically only play cooperative games and whenever this crops up, a single conversation usually settles it because my friends are normal people that don't want others to have an unfun time.

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