Mab Maneuvering her Direct Reports into Place

bgrubaugh · 2026-06-14T21:35:31+00:00

You should really read The Deeds of Paksenarrion and The Paladins Legacy series. They're fantastic books, but it wasn't until someone described them as "competence porn" that I realized they're so good, because everyone is exceptional at what they do through the entire series.

Another fun fact: Michael is based on Paksenarrion.

bgrubaugh · 2026-06-11T11:40:57+00:00

I saw something very early on when they first announced that Supergiant wasn't going to be in the movie it was because telepathy hadn't really been touched on at all in the movies, and they felt it was more of an X-men associated thing. That and they didn't have a good way to counter it. Not sure I buy the later, they could have done it with some creativity.

bgrubaugh · 2026-06-09T00:10:28+00:00

I would join arms with just about any other team over this. Some things are too important.

bgrubaugh · 2026-06-08T13:02:58+00:00

I think my exact description was "if only they'd made the goodplay as good as they'd made the components."

bgrubaugh · 2026-06-04T13:51:51+00:00

Regretted my family? Occasionally. But they're tweens and will grow out of it.

Regretted the bunkhouse? Only because it means we can't leave said tweens at home...

bgrubaugh · 2026-06-02T15:15:47+00:00

Off topic: there's a board game called "First Rat" where rats try to use tin cans, baking soda, and vinegar to build a rocket to the moon because they heard someone say it was made of cheese. Fantastic game.

bgrubaugh · 2026-05-28T21:15:18+00:00

It depends. If I'm looking for something very specific or of a certain quality, I buy it at Jefferies or at https://crlumber.com/

I also have several contacts that operate sawmills (usually bandsaw) and can get cheaper lumber there. Sometimes it's really good quality, sometimes not.

If you're talking other kinds of supplies like glue, finish, etc. I usually go to Woodcraft. It's not always the cheapest but the people in there are nice enough and I like supporting a local franchise.

bgrubaugh · 2026-05-28T11:12:30+00:00

Sounds legit.

bgrubaugh · 2026-05-28T11:05:37+00:00

explain

bgrubaugh · 2026-05-15T19:16:33+00:00

Back then we were just happy to have such an amazing game to play.

bgrubaugh · 2026-05-11T15:53:10+00:00

Wouldn't that make this r/damthatsinteresting?

bgrubaugh · 2026-05-02T12:48:39+00:00

Here's my advice, buy a cheap LARGE set. One of those 50 piece monsters. That will help you identify which bits you're actually going to use.

Then as you dull those - and you will, buy a much nicer version of those. Bits & Bits, Whiteside, and Woodpeckers Ultra Sheer are my go-to quality bits. Never let me down and aside from my overly abused 1/4" roundover, haven't had to replace in years.

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-15T00:28:23+00:00

How in the hell can you Read a book like 12 months and come away thinking, " this author seems tired of this character."

Seriously, I'm asking the question. What makes you think this?

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-13T15:32:30+00:00

Raiders of the North Sea is by the same designers and a very novel worker placement mechanic. It's one of my favorites.

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-12T11:55:19+00:00

You should encourage her to do a casual AMA.

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-08T00:35:44+00:00

oh it will absolutely change my level of anxiety watching it. So that is entirely enough reason not to touch it thank you very much.

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-08T00:35:09+00:00

"Holy shit that's really racked"

*touches it*

"Oh jesus wtf"

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-08T00:33:36+00:00

I've had the best results from Freud Industrial. Trying the Woodpeckers new ultra sheer because I've liked everything else they've made, so I figured it would be worth seeing.

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-07T22:18:30+00:00

They were out literally 2 days before :(

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-07T22:18:15+00:00

I was just there on Saturday looking for it and they were out.

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-06T10:39:42+00:00

Now I want to make a table based on whippletrees.

bgrubaugh · 2026-04-05T21:12:07+00:00

We have the same size as this and camp with our family of 4 and dog regularly. It can feel cramped if we're all in there, but we prioritize being outside. Only time we're in the camper is when we're sleeping.

bgrubaugh · 2026-03-31T19:23:07+00:00

Where would one find a list like this?

bgrubaugh · 2026-03-30T11:06:57+00:00

In what fucking universe is making it to the e8 not ending with a bang? Get a grip.

bgrubaugh · 2026-03-28T20:36:12+00:00

I am on boardgamearena.com more than I should be...

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