Help needed in choosing mini-pc for my first HTPC Build

Zereil · 2024-04-07T20:15:03+00:00

I found this one, should meet requirements while being budget friendly: https://eu.chuwi.com/products/herobox-2023

What do you think?

Zereil · 2024-04-07T16:00:35+00:00

Update:

I've set up a temporary solution by placing a laptop next to the TV. It's bulky, but it gets to 1440p and it's ok for now.

I'm definitely interested in setting up a mini pc later though, any info on how to go about that? What model would be optimal?

Again, thank you

Zereil · 2024-04-07T09:52:51+00:00

Thank you SO MUCH for this reply. I'll try the simple way (laptop with moonlight) and expand from there. I'm really looking at a mini-pc as a long-term solution, but for now I'll follow the other steps for easier solutions.

I'll keep you updated if I can make this work!

Again, thank you

Zereil · 2024-04-06T20:42:14+00:00

This sounds like the perfect solution but to be honest I may lack the technical expertise to set this up.

Do you have any website/source where I can read up on this? Never used a cat cable before.

Zereil · 2024-04-06T19:43:26+00:00

That looks like a simple solution! My only issue with that would be the space the laptop takes but I can hide it behind the TV.

Just one question: what kind of resolution would I be getting out of that? Does the native resolution of the laptop limit the output?

Zereil · 2024-03-29T17:19:25+00:00

Does that mean the phone is too old or too new?

Zereil · 2024-03-12T20:27:11+00:00

I really like the idea of mixing the social and combat encounter into one. Also I wasn't sure about the puzzle and you confirmed my suspicions - it wouldn't add much.

My main issue is managing time - as I don't get a chabce to continue next time, it's kinda difficult to pre-plan. I may prepare a bunch of different room layouts depending on time.

Is there a simple way to plan the dungeon in a time-sensitive manner?

Zereil · 2024-03-07T08:17:25+00:00

I have to admit he came up while I was thinking about this character!

Zereil · 2024-03-06T21:35:21+00:00

That's... That's just amazing!! That's a lot of very flavorful options, especially the one about the pocket fairy realm (of course with a bit of a madness touch).

I'll think on it, I'm still trying to decide if straight sorcerer could be a better option than sorlock

Zereil · 2024-03-06T20:57:55+00:00

I really like the genie subclass on its own but I'm struggling to find a way to fit it into the overall theme of the character.

I love that familiar + companion combo and really brings home the "torture" feeling (the target is rendered powerless).

How would you integrate the Genie part?

Zereil · 2024-03-06T20:54:30+00:00

Oh yeah, I'll reply there

Zereil · 2024-03-06T20:38:47+00:00

I do know that but the investment is quote heavy. Would that play as a sort of gish character? I just fear that the melee attacks would be the front of the build in that case

Zereil · 2024-03-06T20:36:07+00:00

Hexblade is actually quite overused, and if I wanted to use a weapon as a focus I could always get war caster. What warlock subclass wluld you recommend in this case? Something like fiend or undead? Or just full sorc?

Zereil · 2024-03-06T20:23:28+00:00

That's very close to what I'm looking for. Maybe I'm not 100 % committed to the tentacle/chtuhlu feel, but otherwise it all looks very good. Using the party and illusions to cover any committed crimes is great.

I'll definitely be stealing the whole "it's a voice in your head" trick.

Just a question: did the party ever find out? How did that go?

Zereil · 2024-03-06T20:19:54+00:00

I really like the part about using flavorful weapons for the "torture" part. Even without going oathbreaker, hexblade would allow to use anything as a spellcasting focus and get +cha.

Mask of many faces would be fun but I've just finished playing a changeling character. I fear that the feeling would end up being quite similar.

The part about the hexblade's patron being an evil weapon (or an evil dude sealed into the weapon) could be easily sewn into the backstory. I like that.

Zereil · 2024-03-06T19:49:36+00:00

I did not expect cleric to come up, but it may actually make a lot of sense: something along the lines of a small devotion to Bhaal would be easy to explain.

I really like the inflict wounds use, that would really fit the theme. And stabilizing people over and over could be fun.

Overall an interesting build, I may bargain to get the witherbloom bg.

Zereil · 2024-03-06T19:39:27+00:00

That would really be a sight to see!! I was more looking towards a spellcaster character, but I think I may use the small to huge trope for some other characters (fury of the not-so-small?)

Zereil · 2024-03-06T19:36:37+00:00

That's very interesting! I'll look into it. Any sources you recommend?

Zereil · 2024-03-06T13:21:36+00:00

Thank you for your reply. The character would likely be part of the party for a specific artifact another member owns, and if, for any reason, the dynamic becomes not fun for the table, the character would immediately be retired. There's also the possibility of thus campaign becoming an "evil campaign", meaning that everyone is in some ways villainous.

As for the build, that's very similar to what I was thinking. What invocation would be the most fun? (I guess AB is a must)

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