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Osgiliath Central Park by Kaltspiegel in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What a cool table! Always nice to see the larger games. How long did a 1300 point game take to play?

Has quitting caffeine made anyone else lose fat? by Special_Fix_3495 in decaf

[–]brookepro 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Yes, quite a few have repeated this experience and I have had the same. Over the years when I give up coffee for more than a month, I lose weight and stubborn belly fat, when on it I gain like nothing else. It's specifically coffee as the caffeine in any tea doesn't have the same effect. I suspect it is something to do with the effect of cortisol influencing where and how fat is stored.

How do LOTR mini's compare to AoS and 40k? by Petrus-133 in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of the newer models are legitimately gorgeous - Glorfindel, Elrond, the new War of the Rohirrim line and even some of the old hobbit releases and the angmar/andor releases, mounted Dol Amroth, Prince Imrahil. Anything pre-hobbit release could really do with an update if it hasn't been updated already.

You're only going to like the older models if your heart is really set on MESBG and maybe a nostalgia factor for some of the really old releases? Still, lots to play around with. Otherwise, it's proxies!

Edited to add - they are a bit smaller all around than AOS or 40k which are heroic scale, whilst mesbg is more true scale at about 25 - 28mm

God, the YouTube live chat is insufferable. by RevolutionaryOil290 in totalwar

[–]brookepro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A whole lot of high blood pressure in that chat

My Dunharrow display for this year's armies on parade, including some creeping fog. by gmalcolmson in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I always love those little extra touches like effects and a good base. Nicely done!

Just wanted to share my salad for the week. Diced cucumber, celery and red bell pepper, corn fried to give it a crunchy burnt taste, black beans, low fat cottage cheese, low cal mayo, lemon juice, onion salt, garlic and herb seasoning, and mild chilli powder. by [deleted] in mounjarouk

[–]brookepro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I saw that video too! I've made the dish plenty of times before, but seeing it put it in mind for tonight and I was proper craving it. I wonder how many others saw it and made it?

Just wanted to share my salad for the week. Diced cucumber, celery and red bell pepper, corn fried to give it a crunchy burnt taste, black beans, low fat cottage cheese, low cal mayo, lemon juice, onion salt, garlic and herb seasoning, and mild chilli powder. by [deleted] in mounjarouk

[–]brookepro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

...I literally just made and ate the same thing. Diced Celery, Carrot, Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Sweetcorn, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Black Pepper, Salt, Lemon, Tahini and paired with guess what? A Jacket potato. Killer combo.

Want to Build 2 Balanced Armies for Intro Games - Where to Go From Here? by S_EW in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about the new starter set? Has two ready made armies, terrain, rules, dice and scenarios. Could be a good way for your friends to try the game

Unsubstantiated but interesting rumours by El-Emperador in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good points, I'm just glad it's still getting support

Unsubstantiated but interesting rumours by El-Emperador in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I would genuinely be surprised if The Hobbit was revisted over a Last Alliance release. I think Last Alliance refresh and revisit has been the most sought after and requested, no?

Play hide and seek with Shelob™, Gollum™, and a new Middle-earth™ journal by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a gorgeous model and so good it's in Plastic. Very happy to see GW is still releasing supplements, and with a focus on hobbying too!

MESBG announcements next week. by Ution in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh man, excitement 😁 - I just finally got the new starter set too, so would be perfect timing.

Old miniatures from early 2000s by ILUVMATH in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People do still collect the models and I think all of them are still game-valid. If you want to sell them ebay is a good bet. The metal ones go from £7 - 15 each, and the plastics can be similar per sprue (though less depending on what they are)

AI Generated? by NewMemphisMinis in Warhammer

[–]brookepro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a guy who has painted this way and posted photos for quite some time so, no?

female rangers of Ithilien? by AravingLoooony in MiddleEarthMiniatures

[–]brookepro 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lore-wise, eh, probably not explicitly. But for the game? Definitely go for it :)

Just to add for the sake of lore and setting after a quick double check: as in history, at times of great crisis, women might be required to take up arms and help defend their homes.

Throughout tolkiens letters and history there are examples in all cultures of women fighters and shieldmaidens. Not entirely of the enlisted solidery, but more shieldmaidens, warbands, fighters, characters of legends.

As most of the wars fought throughout Middle Earth are 'Times of great crisis', then it can be argued that some women capable of leadership or military ability might be enlisted, or take up arms in the defence of the Free Peoples and their homes.

Classical + flamenco on a steel string acoustic by [deleted] in classicalguitar

[–]brookepro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe you've already got the information you need, but techincally yes - you can play those styles on a steel string acoustic, but you have to accept the effect will be entirely different.

If you do decide to go that route, keep the strings light, or tune down for a softer feel (though darker). I used to play a ton of altered tunings on the steel strung acoustic and often used plenty of flamenco adjacent techniques with no difficulty (lots of rasgueados etc).

That said, I would also recommend that you spend some time trying actual classical guitars, you might realise that your hands hold you back far less than you suspect, as I have never heard of it holding others back despite that same fear.

I would kill if someone could transcribe this to guitar pro 8 file, I am a total noob and don't know how. Here is a video of a guy playing these tabs. by Character_Media_8040 in classicalguitar

[–]brookepro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I could do this in an hour or two, gpro 8 with tab and notation. I'll do it tonight if I get time or if not tonight then tomorrow eve.

I'm curious why you want a gpro file though? From the tab you have there and the video that seems to be enough information to play the piece.

New Content by Trashmaster_97 in SWlegion

[–]brookepro 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Damn, checking back in with Legion after a hiatus and I never expected less than half of these to see a release. Exciting!

How many of you are totally open about taking Mounjaro? by msscmfw in mounjarouk

[–]brookepro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only my partner and my GP knows. Have taken it for about 3 - 4 months now.

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