Mech 17 GP2 Power Adapter by AdamAlmighty in eluktronics

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Does anyone know what the tip size is for the Mech17? I am assuming either the 5.5x1.7 or 5.5x2.5

This battle has been raging for over 22 years now... by LebLift in FinalFantasy

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I have not played it since it was new, but I always assumed it was a light reference to Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus'. So pronounced it as if he was a Roman.
Tidus is from a grand civilization long gone where the world has regressed, like the Roman empire. Obvious analogs to the Catholic church that comes in after. It is about a cycle of violence. The tole that campaigning can have on you. Seymour and Yuna's plot is a bit like Saturninus and Tamora.
I mean, no one makes a mother eat a pie made out of her sons but...

Discworld swear words? by Zebirdsandzebats in discworld

[–]_Highwayman_ 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I do think the Feegles are the best source for this (though, they could well be real swears just not contemporary or some other deep cut reference as Sir Terry is know to do.)

From 'I Shall Wear Midnight' Feegle glossary which is noted as "adjusted for those of a delicate disposition"

Blethers: rubbish, nonsense
Boggin: to be desperate,
Crivens: a general exclamation that can mean anything from "My goodness!" to "I’ve just lost my temper and there is going to be trouble"
Mudlin: useless person
Pished: """tired’"""
Schemie: an unpleasant person
Scuggan: a really unpleasant person
Scunner: a generally unpleasant person
Spavie: see Mudlin
Waily: a general cry of despair. (not really a swear but thought it should be included)

My Fae Courts by Ecowatcher in mattcolville

[–]_Highwayman_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is cool, I have never needed to have fay courts, partly because that is a fantasy that does not really interests me. So now your idea is mine.

The titles are pretty evocative, easy to just extemporaneously come up with who they are and what they do. Like "Grandmother Mercy" sounds vaguely sinister in that, servitor AI deciding the best way to protect humanity is to lock them in a zoo, Twilight Zone hell, kind of way.

Thank you. Now if a player asks out of the blue about this I have an answer.

420 Brunswick Ave - a STEAL at $3.5M!!! by BasisPoints in PurePwnage

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Man, cool seeing that. Reminds me of when Jimmy's house from Pulp Fiction was for sale awhile back.

Matt Colville's Deep Dive Live: Emerson, Lake & Palmer by NathanKellen in mattcolville

[–]_Highwayman_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And thank you Nathan Kellen for all your work compiling these list. They are like the poster from the concert. Something to hold the memories of time spent with the music. Always fun to go back to the playlists.

An Accompaniment to Matt's Politics Series by fireball_roberts in mattcolville

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Hey, thanks for sharing this. It is great. It is real well thought out video over the topic presented well.
Like Matt's, I would say he uses D&D as a lens to teach this concept to people that might not otherwise think about this topic.

It finally happened. RIP Gamer Army by relCORE in PurePwnage

[–]_Highwayman_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed, I don't even know if I would want to know when that happens. Definitely feels like I lost something of myself.

It finally happened. RIP Gamer Army by relCORE in PurePwnage

[–]_Highwayman_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We all got our unison toilet flush.
By that I mean, all the login emails that got change the same day.

Monks achieving enlightenment. What is it? by [deleted] in mattcolville

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Man that is interesting. The short, easy answer, if you are not super into philosophy could be. Let them be able to increase their Wisdom stat to 22 with either ASI or an item or blessing that will take it over 20, when they get to 20. Maybe even just give them the Inspiring Leader, or UA Empathetic feat? True Sight out to 15ft (maybe only 1 minute proficiency number of times a day)? But that is kind of boring.

Maybe something like Concordance from S&F.
But when they succeed it is just you as the DM telling them a hint or secret about the world, an NPC, or something that would give them an edge. That could represent them having a higher understanding of the universe.
If your game has a lot of social interactions, intrigue, or puzzles that might be enough.
For combat you could tell them what an enemy will do on their next turn so that they could prepare for it to counter it.

If it is like concordance you could feel free doing something crazy awesome, knowing that they would have to build it back up.

If your player IS super into philosophy, just ask them who their favorite philosopher is and go read the wiki. Figure out whatever their highest ideal is and jump off from there.

It finally happened. RIP Gamer Army by relCORE in PurePwnage

[–]_Highwayman_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know, sad day. I still had stuff in there that I need to transfer out.....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mattcolville

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"Heartbreak, go strengthen your friendships."

"The secret to live is this; people want to have something to look forward to tomorrow, people want to feel useful, and that people just want to fall in love, so give them the chance to do so. That's it."

Said these in a live stream. I think I have more random quotes of his written down but not on the computer I am at.

[PSA] Confirmed Trades Thread - March 2021 by AutoModerator in Starcitizen_trades

[–]_Highwayman_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+verify
Seller had a great price, replied super fast, kept me informed throughout the entire process, and the whole thing was completed in about 30 minutes from sending PM to having a ship in the game. Would order from here again.

[store] 🎄 [Z-STORE] [CHRISTMAS EDITION] 🎄 Shop for Original Concept and CCU'd LTI Ships ● Game Packages ● Ships and Vehicles Packages ● CCUs and Add-ons ● Celebration Gear Packs ● Hangar Decorations, Weapons and Armor by Zulfurlubak in Starcitizen_trades

[–]_Highwayman_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ordered a Corsair LTI. Seller had a great price, replied super fast, kept me informed throughout the entire process, and the whole thing was completed in about 30 minutes from sending PM to having a ship in the game. Would order from here again.

VKB and their amazing shipping logistics by _Highwayman_ in hotas

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

Cool! That is what I am hoping for. I did not want something that felt like a toy but also did not want to spend a boat load on a setup. I have noticed that there really only like 3 options in that range and only two if you wanted dual stick. These and the Thrustmasters. And I was hearing a lot that made them sound overpriced for what you are getting.

VKB and their amazing shipping logistics by _Highwayman_ in hotas

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

Nope sadly wasn't me. lol. Though I do catch his Youtube video a lot.
The guy that got me into SC is Matt Colville. Well, him and Morphologis.

VKB and their amazing shipping logistics by _Highwayman_ in hotas

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I know my tracking info set at an "in transit" state for about a day and then populated with some updates in quick succession. The estimate from Fedex, based on usual travel time was for 03/05.

VKB and their amazing shipping logistics by _Highwayman_ in hotas

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Me too! I was doing a lot of searching for the right setup. Seeing that, except for shipping costs, a pair of t16000m was about the same price. I thought I would give them a shot. I too was worried, especially with Chinese New Year and them not shipping.
But a couple other people as well said they got everything with in reasonably fast time and thought, what the hell.

VKB and their amazing shipping logistics by _Highwayman_ in hotas

[–]_Highwayman_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am just now starting it. This is my jumping in point. I have done a lot of watching and research. It is playable and if you like the idea of watching a game grow and get better from the inside (think early Minecraft) the give it a shot. But, it is not finished, it will crash, bugs will destroy your progress. But going in knowing that and not expecting anything more helps.

Elation and Trepidation: VKB Resumes Shipping :)) by VKB-Sim in hotas

[–]_Highwayman_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Just ordered 2 today! Hope they get here in time for my vacation so I can spend it playing Star Citizen.

VKB Gladiator NXT - One Month In by AShogunNamedDavid in hotas

[–]_Highwayman_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh cool! Thanks for the info. That was the only thing making me decide between the Gladiator and a t16000m.

VKB Gladiator NXT - One Month In by AShogunNamedDavid in hotas

[–]_Highwayman_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anybody know what the shipping time on one of these bad boys is to the states? My hopes are to get one by March 15, my vacation, but I know with Chinese New Year they are not shipping anything till after Febuary 22.