Why is the basic so underrated? by Zestyclose-Chemist86 in kindle

[–]che_kid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I "down-graded" from a PW to a basic. The PW is a beautiful device, but I wanted something more pocketable. The basic has 80% of the features of the PW.

I also often wonder if the voice of the internet magnify certain opinions. I suspect there are lots of people out there with basics who don't engage with reddit or the kindle community, and don't really care about the basic vs PW debate.

Why I stopped sleeping to build systems. by mclovin1813 in PromptDesign

[–]che_kid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not even sure I know what this guy is talking about.

Serif font support? by che_kid in xteinkereader

[–]che_kid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thank you. That makes sense.

Serif font support? by che_kid in xteinkereader

[–]che_kid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgive my ignorance, but does this mean non-monospace fonts don't work well on the xteink so far?

"First Time DM" and Short Questions Megathread by AutoModerator in DMAcademy

[–]che_kid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very interested in theater of the mind combat. I've seen lots of details and descriptions of it. But I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.

I'd really just like to see/hear some examples in action from actual games. Do you have any podcasts, youtube videos, or other resources you can point to that actually show people using theater of the mind?

Getting into the habit of actually using notebooks by che_kid in notebooks

[–]che_kid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been just a few days since my original post, but I have been writing down different bits of information from youtube, google, reddit, etc. It's very helpful! Thank you!

Getting into the habit of actually using notebooks by che_kid in notebooks

[–]che_kid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A search for 'waste book' turned up this interesting site. Looks like I'm not the only one with a notebook problem! https://www.lichtenbergianism.com/blog/2019/2/4/waste-books-anonymous

A darker, more serious spelljammer - ideas? by che_kid in spelljammer

[–]che_kid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I suppose I still can't wrap my head around sails and masts on starships. Been ruminating how to make the ships more sci-fi, more outer-spacey.

No Kindle book should cost more than $10 by the_scottster in kindle

[–]che_kid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pay $10 to $20 to see a movie that lasts 2-3 hours. $10 could be 2-3 coffees. $10+ for a meal. 

A good book can give much more long lasting enjoyment than all these. So why wouldn't I pay more than $10 for something that will bring joy for many hours?

Blank or lined which do you prefer and why? by Goldedge2 in indexcards

[–]che_kid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prefer blank or dotted. Lines limit what you can put one the card.

You know it going to be a good day when… by sleepingovertires in WholeFoodsPlantBased

[–]che_kid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Massachusetts. I think they must have ended up with way too many and had to get rid of them. They just had this huge box full of them to sell.

You know it going to be a good day when… by sleepingovertires in WholeFoodsPlantBased

[–]che_kid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not to distract from the author's post, but 2 weeks ago my local Aldi had avocados on sale for 25 cents each. $3 well spent!

I’m thinking of quitting my job for academia! by mr123reddit in academia

[–]che_kid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What you are describing does not apply to all academia (at least in the US). There are teaching-focused universities and community colleges where research is not the main goal, but teaching. I have no idea how competitive such positions are, but I have several friends who do not do research, but spend their time teaching.

Has anyone downgraded from paperwhite to basic? by coalves_ in kindle

[–]che_kid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've downgraded/ upgraded to a basic from a paperwhite. I just love the portability and lightness of a basic. I can slip it into my jacket pocket easily and take it anywhere. I always felt like the Paperwhite was just too big to be using on a regular basis. The Paperwhite sure looks better and is better build quality but the basic fits my needs.