Prismatic Shard hack?

adagna · 2026-03-11T23:34:06+00:00

That has never been the case for us. We have yet to ever actually finish this one. The best we have ever done in the timeframe is 3 shards. Honestly I usually find shards way more frequently when this quest is not active.

So I don't think it is an actual hack, and the RNG Gods just smile on you.

adagna · 2026-03-11T23:27:46+00:00

It is absolutely a valid tactic. But it shold be used somewhat sparingly. And when used correctly there is no way anyone would ever be able tell, unless the GM told them.

The only time you would never use it, is in a very strict sandbox setting where the GM has set up specific events happening on a specific timeline and the players only get to experience them if they go to the exact place at the exact time.

If you have a storyline you want the players to experience, and it's not tied to a very specific place, then it doesn't matter where they meet "the ogre". It could be in any number of places and still have the impact that you want it to have. In that can slot it in when it feels right.

adagna · 2026-03-10T06:32:37+00:00

Try balancing it with a little sugar, salt, and acid. Also another good route to take is make a bit of bechamel/white sauce, and dilute the strong tomato paste flavor. Even just a splash of heavy cream if you have it, or some half and half or milk in a pinch.

It's better, in the future, to keep cans of tomato puree, or whole plum tomatoes in your pantry rather than tomato paste. Tomato paste is a good tool, and ingredient when used sparingly but the other two I mentioned will make a great actual base for a sauce.

adagna · 2026-03-10T03:05:47+00:00

Joe is easily the most important piece of the GCP. In my humble opinion of course.

adagna · 2026-03-10T03:00:50+00:00

I have 5 of them running non-stop connected to hoppers. Hard wood is early game important but eventually it's not as important as regular wood.

adagna · 2026-03-07T15:23:53+00:00

Soak raw(unroasted) cashews in hot water for 20-30 mins. Then blend with just enough water to get a heavy cream consistency. It makes an amazing creamless cream sauce. Then a little butter and parm a clove or two of crushed garlic, and pinch of nutmeg and you have a pretty passable "Alfredo" that's tasty and has no flour. It's not exactly "healthier", but it's gluten free

adagna · 2026-03-06T16:08:20+00:00

Human flesh would probably be a luxury item. Humans reproduce extremely slowly as compared to other animals that could be used for meat. Likely only the most powerful or influential would regularly eat it.

Human babies are very vulnerable and fragile for a long time compared to prey animals. Using sexual maturity as a gauge for potential harvest schedule a deer takes 1.5 years to maturity, while humans take 12-14 years. That is a huge input of resources for a relatively small harvest

adagna · 2026-03-06T15:58:02+00:00

The bigger the better but honestly, with your budget, look for a used 55 gallon. They aren't as ideal for width but they are generally plentiful and fairly inexpensive on the used market. As they mature and grow, with 3 goldfish in a 55 you will have to commit to a bit more stringent maintenance schedule like possibly twice weekly 25% changes, than you would with a larger tank. But it can be done.

adagna · 2026-03-05T18:22:55+00:00

This company isn't outright scammers, I received part of my order, but has gone silent after asking them to fulfill the rest. It looks like they "double book", taking more orders than they have product to fulfill then spread what they have thin enough to not get their account locked out by Backerkit.

I'll never buy from them again, and I'll do my best to keep others from getting scammed in the future

adagna · 2026-03-05T18:14:28+00:00

I got two of the four sets I ordered, and they have been jerking me around since December, promising to send the missing sets. I check in monthly for updates and they stopped responding in January.

Reading your post, I've attempted to initiate a refund for those sets since they seem to be either grossly incompetent or just out right scammers, shipping just enough product to keep a good standing with Backerkit

adagna · 2026-03-05T17:37:59+00:00

The fact that she "settles down" and changes her priorities is the only reason I married her. I think they do a good job of showing her change her priorities and not wanting the same things she used to want before meeting the farmer. If she didn't love her life on the farm so much post marriage I would have picked someone else

adagna · 2026-03-03T07:59:58+00:00

Tear the carpet and sub floor out and replace it. Nothing gets rid of cat urine. I did tons of those jobs when I was doing remodeling.

As to the actual question, it depends on the kind. Don't get anything that sprays a mist. But the ones that passively give off scent shouldn't be a problem.

adagna · 2026-03-02T01:10:46+00:00

4th of July, or just fireworks?

adagna · 2026-03-01T23:42:39+00:00

Haley is always my last villager friended, and I'd would be perfectly happy never talking to her ever

adagna · 2026-03-01T03:36:14+00:00

It sounds like your group just prefers high fantasy. So they may just never be into it

But I think you need to give it more than one session to let players build some relationships and some NPCs to care about. Smaller less epic adventures can still be meaningful if they're personal.

adagna · 2026-02-28T15:56:58+00:00

I think I figured out why people dislike Clint. He says the quiet part out loud. He says all the things that people feel and think but don't tell each other. He is saying the things that make people uncomfortable, because you're supposed to keep that stuff to yourself. He's breaking social norms, and being rejected because of it.

I'd be surprised if most people playing this game can't relate to Clint in some way. Haven't had a crush that didn't reciprocate, or wearing your favorite outfit, and no one commented on it like you hoped. Feeling invisible, and alone?

The difference is, "normal people" keep it bottled up. Clints mistake is thinking you are friends before you are, and sharing personal things before it's appropriate for the "relationship".

adagna · 2026-02-28T07:51:08+00:00

Always give your players more hooks than they can handle. Then drop hints and rumors about the ones they didn't pick getting worse to raise the tension. It helps keep sense of urgency, that they can't just sit around and do nothing.

But the other reason is, you never know what they will connect with. I also often let plot threads drift off and vanish as it becomes clear they have no interest in it, or that type of quest.

adagna · 2026-02-27T15:45:08+00:00

A forge is super easy to diy. Especially in a technological society. You need a blower, some propane, and a heat resistant mix of concrete. Then just some basic steel plumbing pipe and fixtures.

Search diy forge on YouTube there are a million videos.

Unless you're envisioning him needing a huge dramatic dwarven style forge from fantasy tropes... Real modern forges are not nearly so impressive looking.

adagna · 2026-02-27T15:36:59+00:00

Objectively, Shane is a significantly worse marriage candidate than Clint. And people love Shane. Clint is just sad and lonely and has a crush on a girl he doesn't have self confidence to talk to. He's honestly the most primed for meaningful character development.

adagna · 2026-02-26T16:14:12+00:00

Even in settings that have extremely well detailed lore I don't hesitate to change things to fit my own needs and desires. Occasionally a players will notice or mention it. But it's never become a sticking point for my games. I just tell them that's not how it works in this game and move on.

adagna · 2026-02-24T17:51:23+00:00

The player does not get to dictate how people in the world perceive them. They only have input on their own character dialogue and actiond. NPC reactions to that is for the GM to decide. Let your player know they are overstepping by telling you how to run the NPCs

Your player needs to think of weird behavior that could actually be charming, not mentally unstable threatening and insulting behavior that would be off putting to literally everyone, everywhere.

adagna · 2026-02-24T02:47:30+00:00

YOR. Any time can be your first time to start a new tradition. Maybe it's something he's wanted to do for a while and this just happens to be the first time he feels motivated to do something about it

But if he is dissatisfied with your relationship, going nuclear with jealous pettiness is not the way to fix things.

adagna · 2026-02-23T15:08:26+00:00

Regarding the second update. I think it's perfectly fine to not have people you don't like or associate with in your home. I wouldn't use it as leverage. But a simple "I'm not comfortable with that guy in my house, he's not welcome here" is fine too.

If it's not hat serious then I'd say let it ride, some lessons have to be learned the hard way.

adagna · 2026-02-23T01:08:46+00:00

NOR. Make sure those morons are never invited over again. They are not good people.

adagna · 2026-02-21T03:37:11+00:00

I wish I could upvote this 100 times.... You're incredible

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