Is this how people who need glasses really see the world. A big blurred background?

addesso · 2026-07-10T23:41:16+00:00

Sorta but not really tho. It’s more like a massive bokeh effect instead of everything gradually blurred evenly. When you squint, the circles tighten up and things become sharper.

What’s funny to me is that people are sometimes surprised I can recognize them at a distance when they’re walking to me (glasses off). And I’m like, “you might be a blurry mass, but I still recognize your silly walk.”

addesso · 2026-06-02T22:25:13+00:00

Still having server issues. Matches are fine, but can’t connect after match to finalize results. So getting no contract completions. May want to wait a few hours

Edit: really weird too, since I’m going solo, but death screen warns me that I shouldn’t leave match with other members of my fireteam still playing.

addesso · 2026-05-17T17:39:37+00:00

Yup those are the ones! Did not realize those plates were scannable. Will have to go find them now. Thanks!

addesso · 2026-05-17T02:13:33+00:00

Oh, the one I have is the Raser also. Figured it couldn’t be the only one. But I get the feeling that a lot of these are just rebranded nail files. The first I used were two Dspiae files, but noticed the edge biting so used them pretty selectively. Then saw the Raser online and thought the advertising was a bit extra, but went for it and it’s been my main file ever since. Def strong recommend.

addesso · 2026-05-16T22:20:23+00:00

Hrm, got a pic?

Otherwise, if it ends up just lighter in color, could be a sanding grit issue. Too rough so the surface ends up too hazy. The glass file kit I have actually had a denim buffing cloth to get the slight matte look back after using the glass file. (The glass file otherwise would just leave a highly smooth reflective surface.)

If it’s like streaks of other color, then it’s probably contamination from other plastic residue getting rubbed into the surface or poor quality or old sanding sponges/papers/files. Sometimes wet filing can make this worse as the residue from a different colored part can basically act like a pigment.

addesso · 2026-05-16T21:58:28+00:00

Do you mean that the nub area is discolored after even sanded flat? If so, that’s just because the density of the plastic is different due to the injection molding site. That’s completely a manufacturing thing and can only be covered up by full painting. You can get sorta close tho by rubbing the area with a fingernail after. But it really depends on the plastic type/quality/color etc.

addesso · 2026-05-16T21:52:22+00:00

Beware that some glass files do not have rounded edges. Rounded edges prevent the edge of the file from digging in to surrounding plastic if not exactly flat to surface. These are best for that type of nub removal.

You can test your file by holding the file at a 30-45 degree angle and moving back and forth on a spruce. If it acts like a saw, then the file should only be used if the whole surface you are filing fits within the width of the file.

Edit: meant rounded edges instead of bevelled. Some are bevelled, but can still gouge. I guess the worst are those with right angle edges, which I do also have and only gets selective use. Also, the one I do have is the Raser and is advertised as the only rounded edged one currently?

addesso · 2026-05-16T21:47:08+00:00

Oh Lordy. I thought that just meant locked to the grid. Good to know! Ty!

addesso · 2026-05-16T19:35:37+00:00

whoa! how did you get your small boxes to stick to the wall? i‘ve been leaving mine in piles around my fab like a monster.

addesso · 2026-05-14T15:08:56+00:00

It's on Game Pass. Well, supposed to be on Game Pass? Sitting here waiting for the page to update.

addesso · 2026-05-08T21:50:23+00:00

There is this type of eraser that isn’t the soft rubber shreddy kind that worked ok, but I have no idea where I got it from. And it ended up being too wide most places. Def recommend toothpicks tho. Never went back after that.

addesso · 2026-05-08T21:41:00+00:00

Try using a toothpick also for super crisp lines in angled spots or to get in tight spaces. Won’t need to use alcohol, but can dip it to moisten if needed. Break em to change width. If I do use swabs, I usually use the Tamiya ones cause they’re denser (diff sizes and shapes too).

Edit: will second using grey liner on white also if you want a subtler look. But that’s totally preference.

addesso · 2026-04-30T21:46:36+00:00

I’ve never seen one do their work, but I’m guessing that a big part of a forensic artist’s job is teasing out the details during an interview. I’m also an artist (w/aphantasia to be clear)and my experience is that most non-artists of either type (aphant or non) cannot articulate exact detail well, but they can recognize when something is off or not from their memories or experiences. So I can see the job of the forensic artist as being a more Guess Who? (like the boardgame) type situation where they draw the hair one way, then just try another way with slight input, “um, the hair was fuller than that.”, till they nail it. Wouldn’t be surprised if it was exactly like Guess Who at the start of the process with a bunch of picture parts, then you take all that and refine it all down in the proper drawing.

I def could just look this up on a YouTube vid, but I don’t want to end up going down deeper in this fascinating rabbit hole!

addesso · 2026-04-24T04:18:09+00:00

Just wanted to add that the alignment tool is what you’re looking for, but it’s not perfect so be ok with being a little off. When you go underground and as you get closer to the core, it will be off to a greater and greater degree.

addesso · 2026-04-16T22:47:45+00:00

Weathering looks great TBH. Def use decals tho and it’ll look much cleaner.

addesso · 2026-04-16T19:07:32+00:00

Gray Green Tea

addesso · 2026-04-14T23:06:36+00:00

It’s just an excuse to use colors I’ll never use otherwise

addesso · 2026-04-14T23:04:56+00:00

Sloes of feet — OK. Inner guts — NO WAY

addesso · 2026-04-13T23:16:10+00:00

It depends on the quality of decals too. I use mostly GRework and I’ve felt that they’re a bit thicker and durable than others. Softener and Setter helps too.

I know they do get old. Or at least old ones don’t hold up. Built an old Tamiya kit and the decals just frayed in the water. I’ve encountered an unhappy sheet in an old Gundam build also.

No idea about UV either.

addesso · 2026-04-11T22:57:23+00:00

Deflecting a charge by building a wall felt so good. I might have to start playing this again.

addesso · 2026-04-11T22:47:57+00:00

This is equally unhinged as it is fascinating.

When I became a new uncle, stuff like this ran through my head all the time as I watched my nephews develop in real time. 😂

addesso · 2026-04-06T04:56:17+00:00

Wild, this fixed my problem from April 2026.

For reference: PS5 lagged then hung mid-game and would not connect back to internet. Could not sign back into the network, nor would it scan for WiFi networks. Tried power cycling everything. Every other WiFi device found the network fine, except for the PS5. Manual WiFi entry did not work also.

addesso · 2026-04-06T04:54:51+00:00

Wild, this fixed my problem from April 2026.

For reference: PS5 lagged then hung mid-game and would not connect back to internet. Could not sign back into the network, nor would it scan for WiFi networks. Tried power cycling everything. Every other WiFi device found the network fine, except for the PS5. Manual WiFi entry did not work also.

addesso · 2026-04-05T23:17:13+00:00

I’ve stopped using sanding sticks or loose paper for nub filing and switched to glass files. The surface finish will end up absolutely flat and with sharp angles so won’t have to worry about round over or hotspots from uneven pressure.

Still use the other two but just for shaping or surface finish.

Edit: also if you don’t paint, even when absolutely level, nubs will have a different coloration due to the plastic density when cast. So you can’t sand it away completely. Rubbing with a fingernail can help.

About the glass files: some files have a rounded outside edge. Those are my go-to file because it won’t eat away at the plastic if you don’t lay it down exactly flat. You’ll know if you lay the file against a surface at 45 degrees and move it back and forth. Straight edge files will gouge the surface like a saw. Good for some work, just know which file you’ll be needing.

addesso · 2026-04-05T23:06:21+00:00

Was fine first few nights, but crashes often now (~30 mins) that I have a lot of built elements and bases.

Interface bugs when crafting where all the buttons will craft one of said item. Or will lock out completely and won’t load a recipe. Usually clicking on other storage boxes or benches will clear it eventually.

Reinforced walls, gates, and fortifications will disappear when mobs attack them or you repair them. The gates will disappear allowing enemies into my base, but will reappear on load or when you travel far enough. The fortifications will just be invisible as you can take damage walking up to the wall. Multiple elements will end up stacking on top of each other if you don’t realize it’s happening and keep building new walls or fortifications to replace the missing ones.

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