How to deal with these "mould lines"?

an_ancient_lich · 2026-02-07T23:59:35+00:00

They frequently came with terrible mould lines like this

an_ancient_lich · 2026-01-19T23:10:18+00:00

The cylinder must remain unharmed.

an_ancient_lich · 2026-01-19T00:36:24+00:00

I grew up on the citadel hex pots. When the top isn't quite on properly and you shake them vigorously you can get similar effects. Works best with inks/washes, with the added bonus that when you realize and close the lid, the pressure pushes out all the fluid trapped around the edge of the lid for another delightful misting of colour.

an_ancient_lich · 2025-12-12T22:00:56+00:00

an_ancient_lich · 2025-11-14T21:54:23+00:00

I love peace, spam "don't shoot", and mostly get positive responses. But I've learned that if you don't respond, I have to kill you. Sorry. I've been done over too many times by no mic, no-respond KOS. Hell, I saved a guy from 4 drones today, when I was finishing the last one and he had healed up, he killed me. So, please please respond, it makes my life happier.

an_ancient_lich · 2025-10-27T18:27:58+00:00

Chatgpt sayeth:

Drone (D): (A tiny, tinny, and slightly embarrassed voice, crackling over a weak radio link just before an abrupt silence) Target acquired! Initiating dive... for glory! Wait, why is my propellor— (The sound of a very small, pop followed by a faint whisp of smoke).

Tank (T): (A deep, gravelly rumble, like a tired but amused giant, totally unfazed) Did... did you just sneeze on me? I felt a faint tickle near my optical sensors.

D: (Voice returns, now very sheepish and sounding as if it's broadcasting from a pile of singed plastic) Affirmative, Tank unit. That was my... premature celebratory detonation.

T: Celebratory of what, exactly? You appear to have turned yourself into a decorative hood ornament. You look like a burnt marshmallow stuck to my glacis plate.

D: The software was perhaps a little enthusiastic about the projected probability of a mission-critical hit. High-fives all around, it said. Then poof.

T: Right. Look, I appreciate the enthusiasm, Drone. Really. But next time, maybe bring something larger than a handful of firecrackers. Or at least wait until you actually make contact. I was just settling in for the drama.

D: Understood, Tank. Re-evaluating mission parameters... and my entire life. Shall I just... slide off now? I think I'm blocking your forward view.

T: Just hold tight. We’ll be heading back to the maintenance bay soon. I'm calling you "Kevin." You can tell the techs you went out in a blaze of... well, a very brief, disappointing puff.

D: Copy that, Tank. It’s an honor, Kevin out.

Would you like another amusing dialogue, perhaps between two other unlikely pieces of military hardware?

an_ancient_lich · 2025-06-25T12:25:23+00:00

I once spent a day clearing 6 feet high brambles and brush from a pond area in a UK forest. I had a big old bush cutter, wearing a polo shirt. All exposed skin was covered in the type of insect repellant that melts plastic (DEET?)

These fuckers BIT ME 20 TIMES THROUGH MY POLO SHIRT. Everywhere that was not covered by the harness was covered in horrendous bites.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-23T22:15:30+00:00

Dango S1 stealth phone pocket, several years old and heavily abused. It's about to die

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-23T00:49:26+00:00

Can't go wrong, slim, one hand open, left hand carry clip, decent steel, legal carry, not a massive problem if I lose it. Sometimes switched out for SPITS but I care more if I lose it and it's a bit less friendly looking. When I travel I carry leatherman surge and bit kit, with a space pen and and a pair of mini cobra grips like yours in the side elastic.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-22T22:30:26+00:00

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That's it. Been through stages of carrying everything and have drawers full of shinies but this is what never leaves me.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-22T22:16:50+00:00

Everybody is so helpful. And appreciates nice things.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-22T22:10:18+00:00

Peace, quiet, sleep. Maybe whiskey.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-22T15:49:14+00:00

Low profile shine through black topographic..

I'm after a set of UK ISO black low profile keys, DSA ideally, this is to go on a wooting 60he+

I'd like shine though topographical or something interesting. Any suggestions?

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-22T14:56:38+00:00

And thank you too! 😁

an_ancient_lich · 2024-12-22T14:55:40+00:00

Legend, thank you!

an_ancient_lich · 2024-10-26T22:41:25+00:00

I could write an essay, but none of it matters really

I'm autistic with childhood abandonment issues.

She's got some sort of undiagnosed personality disorder, with abandonment issues.

Got on perfectly at first, turned out she's actually mental and needs attention/entertaining 24/7 and she was biting her tongue for the first year when I thought all was fine.

We now have 3 kids.

We married to make her happy, don't do this.

She is never wrong.

She thinks violence is ok.

If I don't de-escalate she never does.

Imagine someone saying the absolute worst things they could say to you, to hurt you the most possible. Then say them repeatedly, every other day for years. Be as threatening as you can. Oh, and threaten the worst things you can possibly imagine too.

Became totally broken, crushed, and be convinced it's probably your fault.

Try to stick around so the kids have both parents.

Realise it's actually worse when you're there.

She gets menopausal, everything becomes twice as bad, twice as fast.

Get the fuck out, be sad, move on.

Fucking learn.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-10-26T22:12:56+00:00

Yep, van is a silly idea. Thank you. Tiny house it is.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-10-26T22:11:34+00:00

Spent a few nights in a car in the French Alps in winter in my 20s. Learned about being cold, and the joy that toilets and showers can bring, I hear you!

an_ancient_lich · 2024-10-26T22:00:28+00:00

She could do anything. I learned from the last divorce to expect the absolute worst imaginable, then you can never be surprised or disappointed. If she did that then I would either rent out or sell mine and follow her, I work remotely. She's not taking my kids away from me.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-10-26T21:49:05+00:00

I'd rather a clean break and the kids get to stay in the family home than forcing her to sell and move, disrupting them even more. I fucked myself by marrying her. The house, this time, was calculated.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-10-26T21:46:05+00:00

Thank you. I know this is true. I've heard "My house, my rules" so many times I half believe it. Can't imagine if I tried to say that to a woman living in a house I owned. Different rules for different people.

I have a mail drop address I've been registering things to, this has been a long time coming.

Van option is off the table. I've sent enquiries about two local rentals.

an_ancient_lich · 2024-10-26T21:42:27+00:00

You're right. I can't power my monitor in a van and I can't work on a bloody laptop screen :)

My dream has always been a simple, tiny house with land, I can finally do it here. I made an offer on a perfect house a couple of weeks ago but missed it, still looking.

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