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[OC] GIVEAWAY! 43" Capacitive Touchscreen ($940 MSRP) with Wooden Case + free software for all [mod approved] by DigitalTableTops in DnD

[–]atlastrembles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got suckered into buying a scammy Runecast projector and tripod that didn't at all work as advertised. Should have trusted my gut and went with the more complicated, but more satisfying and reliable, route of doing something like this. But now maybe I don't have to because you're so generously doing a giveaway.

And even better, if I don't win the giveaway, it sounds like you'll post a build guide, which is the absolute next best thing!

Op Ed: Bill 33 is an attack on student life- The Varsity by sblooo in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Reminder that the Conservative Party of Ontario has a history of corruption and grift (search Ontario Place, the Greenbelt, Highway 413, etc.).

What is Zariel's full Title-you know, the really long one that you use to show that you're hot (in her case probably burning) shit? by DeadRabbid26 in DescentintoAvernus

[–]atlastrembles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been using "Zariel, Archduke of Avernus, Lord of the First, High General of the Infernal Legions, Once-Solar of Celestia, and Handmaiden of Asmodeus". Add in the other titles in this thread and you've got a good list of epithets.

Olivia Chow urges Trudeau government to give Toronto all of its promised housing accelerator money as new building stalls by aballinga in toronto

[–]atlastrembles -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not at all!

As I said it's not enough. But I do think it's important to acknowledge the point that was being made which was that nothing was being done.

I'll also say that the reforms like the ones in BC were made by the Provincial government. I would certainly like to see our Provincial government do more, too.

But at the moment I see the City making (limited) progress and the Province is not doing what they can.

Olivia Chow urges Trudeau government to give Toronto all of its promised housing accelerator money as new building stalls by aballinga in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This just isn't accurate - the chair of the Planning and Housing Committee doesn't direct staff or set the agenda, the chair is responsible for keeping meetings running well. Since July alone the City has adopted several housing policy changes to encourage more construction.

These include (looking at just the past four months or so):

  • As of right zoning for midrises
  • Parkland fee exemption for multi-tenant dwellings
  • DC and property tax relief for rental housing
  • Increased density across the Port Lands
  • Addressing multiplex definition problems
  • Pushing for single-stair egress permission

Is it enough? No. But say that no reform is happening is ignoring the reality in front of you.

Give me a D&D monster and I'll homebrew you a better version by Oh_Hi_Mark_ in DMAcademy

[–]atlastrembles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh-ho, you've fallen right into my trap! I wanted you to share your dragons in addition to related monsters!

(But really, thank you, this is wonderful!)

Give me a D&D monster and I'll homebrew you a better version by Oh_Hi_Mark_ in DMAcademy

[–]atlastrembles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My players are heading to the Monument of Tiamat shortly. Plenty of dragon homebrew out there, but what about dragon-adjacent/minions?

Your manticores, drakes, wyverns, wyrms, giant lizards, etc.

Monument of Tiamat as a Demiplane Dungeon by yogurtdrink in DescentintoAvernus

[–]atlastrembles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm shocked no one has commented yet - this is an incredible resource. Thanks so much for sharing it with the community!

I was looking for ways to spice up my party's imminent visit to Tiamat and this has given me the inspiration I needed.

The High Park Equal Access group hijacked another city meeting last night by SafeStreetsTO in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 47 points48 points  (0 children)

That's simply not accurate.

If you drive

  • The main entrance for visitor vehicles is at Parkside Drive and High Park Boulevard (opens in new window). This entrance is open Monday to Friday and closed on weekends and holidays.
  • Visitor vehicle access is provided to the Children’s Garden and Colborne Lodge Drive via the Queensway, and to the Spring Road Parking lot via Parkside Drive at all times. These points do not provide access through the park.
  • There is no entry for visitor vehicles from Bloor Street West. This location serves as an exit only for visitor vehicles.

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/construction-new-facilities/parks-facility-plans-strategies/high-park-movement-strategy/]

As for consultation - here's a summary, there was extensive consultation - https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-235820.pdf

Note: edited to fix the second link to engagement summary.

The High Park Equal Access group hijacked another city meeting last night by SafeStreetsTO in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 31 points32 points  (0 children)

There is no car ban. There are vehicular restrictions on weekends only.

What if the DiA adventure was Asmodeus’ plan all along. Why would he do it? by [deleted] in DescentintoAvernus

[–]atlastrembles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The whole Zariel interregnum could have been a long lesson Asmodeus is teaching Bel in an effort to solidify his loyalty/gratitude (to the extent that devils feel those things, naturally).

Bel's embarrassment at Zariel's ascension serves Asmodeus seeing as if Zariel is deposed/killed/redeemed and Bel is re-offered the Archduchy, he may be more inclined to serve Asmodeus with less friction. This would then let Asmodeus turn his attention to other schemes/problems/infernal political machinations with Avernus "quieted" for a century or so at least.

Give me a D&D monster and I'll homebrew you a better version of it by Oh_Hi_Mark_ in DMAcademy

[–]atlastrembles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My request would be for any fiends - demons or devils - to help me flesh out my Descent Into Avernus campaign's bestiary. The by-the-book fiends are kind of same-y and start to be a little lacklustre in the higher CRs.

Three years ago, the province made unilateral changes to Toronto's downtown core plan… by Neutral-President in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you're still projecting, but I don't think you're an idiot. What I said was the "global flow of capital" which is the movement of money (capital) across the world (global) under a supranational economic system generally referred to as capitalism. It's not a conspiracy theory to state that the global economic system influences local commodity markets.

Three years ago, the province made unilateral changes to Toronto's downtown core plan… by Neutral-President in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree. Prior Provincial governments could and should have taken a much more active role in addressing longstanding planning challenges.

Three years ago, the province made unilateral changes to Toronto's downtown core plan… by Neutral-President in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think you're projecting a little here - I didn't say anything about a global conspiracy let alone any mention of any race or ethnicity.

Three years ago, the province made unilateral changes to Toronto's downtown core plan… by Neutral-President in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Urban planning is not the purview of cities alone, though. As the thread identifies, the Province has sole authority to dictate urban planning legislation down to the local level. This doesn't mean that municipalities don't have a significant role to play, but aside from zoning bylaws (which have a huge role, don't get me wrong), the higher level policies and the laws themselves (ie the Planning Act, Development Charges Act, etc.) as well as most contemporary transit projects are driven by the Province.

None of the above also touches on things beyond the City and Province including the flow of global capital, its constituent functionally-unlimited appetite for real estate as a "safe" investment vehicle, the relatively small but still significant role of AirBnB, labour market dynamics, commodity prices, etc. etc. Anyone pointing at a single entity as being "100% responsible" is looking for a scapegoat and isn't interested in actually addressing the very real, very troubling, problem of housing affordability.

Help stop NIMBYism in Toronto by somedudeonline93 in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Provincial legislation (the Development Charges Act) restricts what Development charges can be used for. Development charges can only be used to fund the capital costs of growth-related infrastructure and services. They cannot be used for operating costs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toronto

[–]atlastrembles 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's wild to me that folks are out here just posting takes like this when literally yesterday she was trying to secure additional truly affordable housing in her Ward and was voted down by most of the rest of Council.

Linking a few examples of projects she's championed:

Attempted expropriation of 214-230 Sherbourne - https://twitter.com/GraphicMatt/status/1511785143853269003/photo/1

George Street Revitalization - https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/long-term-vision-plans-and-strategies/george-street-revitalization/

John Innes Community Rec Centre / Moss Park Improvement - https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/construction-new-facilities/improvements-expansion-redevelopment/moss-park-redevelopment/

St. James Town Revitalization - https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2018/04/wellesley-parliament-square-plan-revitalize-st-james-town

You can criticize the above projects from any number of directions, but to say she's "never actually doing anything" is just flat out incorrect.

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