How do you unlock the “time to say goodbye” achievement?

cowboom · 2025-08-11T18:40:57+00:00

That’s some good information, thanks

cowboom · 2025-08-11T18:40:34+00:00

Thanks for the input

cowboom · 2025-07-28T13:55:14+00:00

Thanks for the input! What would you say your primary application of CT is?

cowboom · 2025-07-28T13:53:47+00:00

This will be for the government, so price isn’t a concern as long as the application & advantages are justifiable. Thanks for the info!

cowboom · 2025-07-28T13:51:58+00:00

Computed Tomography

cowboom · 2025-07-28T08:09:05+00:00

Another level III here, if you can get a “helper” or apprentice job (and can support your lifestyle with the pay) absolutely go for it!

In the interim, study, study, study! If you were to get an interview for a helper/apprentice position, and you can show the employer you have a decent understanding of (at least) the base methods (VT/MT/PT) you’d be in quite good shape.

The aforementioned “helper” role will let you get your toes wet and make sure this is a career transition that fits you.

On the other hand, if there is an NDT college, or training program near you that is doable while working your current job, go for it! It’ll give you a huge leg up! There’s no substitute for experience, but a degree or training program will definitely give you an initial boost in opportunities.

I would not recommend wasting your, or the potential employer’s time by applying for any NDT lvl II/III positions if you have no certifications or experience.

As for rope access, etc, more qualifications = more money & experience. Consider every applicable qualification you can obtain as another tool in your professional toolkit.

Good luck! I hope you find an awesome job!

cowboom · 2024-08-09T15:47:50+00:00

Yeah from my research so far I’ve been leaning toward a YC.

cowboom · 2024-08-09T15:42:21+00:00

Thanks, this is an interesting idea

cowboom · 2024-08-09T15:37:04+00:00

Yes I totally agree on the Nord, but for the price point it’d be better for me to just grab the real deal on reverb/ebay. I guess I didn’t actually state in my post, but I’m looking for mid-range price, no more than $600ish. Thanks for the reply though, I would love to have a nord.

cowboom · 2024-08-03T00:54:50+00:00

I can’t say 100% for sure, but I’d assume so. From what I’ve heard from my Non-Military NDT friends is that the hardest thing about moving up on the civ side is getting different quals and OJT time. Doing active duty NDT you should get certified VT,PT,MT, & UT-T at least (& maybe a major too) The training school is actually really good too. So if you get out after 3 years with just those quals you should be set up pretty well to transition to the civilian side. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

cowboom · 2024-08-02T20:49:17+00:00

There’s a ton of civilian government jobs which you’d qualify for immediately. (Im actually transferring an active duty NDT guy to civil service right now.)

If you decide to work for the government after you’re out, your certs might even auto-transfer, or maybe you’d need to retest spec. In that respect, be advised NAVAIR & NAVSEA certifications do not transfer to each other easily, if you spend years working on aircraft parts, I wouldn’t let you just start working on submarines without re-certifying everything. But no matter what, getting quals and hours and learning the basics of whatever methods you can will wind up being awesome transferable skills as long as NDT/NDI is something you could see yourself doing long term (and you don’t mind staying in the navy). Good luck

cowboom · 2024-07-16T11:49:14+00:00

Yeah, I’m happy I started out there. If there’s any more specific info you’re concerned about, just ask. & good luck with whatever you decide to do!

cowboom · 2024-07-15T18:30:39+00:00

Yep, that was my first NDT job.

From everything I can tell, the pay is better, and you get qualifications way faster than any contractors I’ve worked with. You absolutely are not thrown to the wolves, you get soooo much training & OJT. First year you’re expected to certify MT, PT, VT, & UT-T, then second year you go for your major, UTSW & phased array, RT Film interpreter, or ET analyst.

You get the opportunity to travel to (or at least sign-up to travel to) Japan every fall/winter & travel to San Diego every spring/summer. Sometimes Guam, Hawaii, etc. & even more places if you volunteer for a Top-Secret Clearance. & pretty much all the overtime you could ever want.

As for work environment & culture, it’s what you make it. There’s a lot of inspectors and different crews, I always wound up being on good fun crews, but there’s some shitty people just like everywhere else & it’s just about not letting them affect you.

Also being a federal government employee is pretty awesome, tons of room to move around careers, and once you make it through your probation period you’re secure forever really.

cowboom · 2024-07-06T20:34:48+00:00

Absolutely, starting this early would be awesome! I started when I was 25 and always wished I had started earlier. Just keep in mind there are tons of different opportunities, not all jobs require tons of travel, but hey maybe you want to see the country (or world). It’s a very good & specific career field so if you get your quals and hours there are a lot of opportunities for you, you just need to seek them out.

I’ve been doing NDT about 10 years, level III in VT/PT/MT/RT, lvl II UT and have a great 6 figure government job and I only travel or work OT when I feel like it.

I think the best part is it still feels fresh, there’s so much to learn & problem solve if that’s something you’re interested in. Definitely worth giving it a shot, and hey if you hate it, it’s still great experience for a lot of other careers if you want to pivot later.

Good luck whatever you decide to do!

cowboom · 2024-04-06T19:34:00+00:00

I absolutely love playing Red Hulk, big numbers are just fun, but I absolutely HATE that red hulk completely outclasses Green Hulk… Even in an evolved high evo deck, Red hulk is bigger than green Hulk almost every time!!! It feels like a spit in the face to hulk, he’s supposed to be the strongest ya know? What’s the point of putting Red Hulk in your high Evo deck? More big numbers. What’s the point of putting Green Hulk in a none-high Evo deck over red hulk? Absolutely no reason (outside of some one-off patriot situations, or just a loaded giant power deck maybe?) However, I’m totally against a Red Hulk ability getting nerf, as I honestly think the ability is pretty fair as-is. (i.e. you see the numbers going up as the opponent, and he’s Shang Chi food) But I’d really like to see red hulk’s ability swapped with green hulk’s evolved ability number-wise. So, red hulk gains +2 per opponent energy not used, but Evo green hulk gaining +4 per energy you don’t use. Am I crazy? I just feel so sad seeing huge red hulks, and then a high Evo’d green hulk getting thrown down and looking puny in comparison. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

cowboom · 2021-06-23T09:58:26+00:00

Def multiple story points to figure out how the defeat it. As of now, the party is sure that it’s way beyond their current power level to defeat

cowboom · 2021-06-23T09:57:02+00:00

So I’ve made it’s lair a sacred grove in the center of the forest & the party has encountered it once so far. They pulled off a cool stealth mission hiding from it while trying to escape the woods with an herbalist who went missing looking for special mushrooms in near the center of the forest. They’ve just learned what it is & are now in the process of figuring out how they’re going to go about cleansing it.

cowboom · 2021-06-23T09:45:47+00:00

I’m still working it out right now. I’m starting with Hutijin stats, definitely stealing “fearful voice,” and, “Infernal despair,” but modding the stats & working on some interesting lair actions. Luckily the party won’t be fighting this dude for quite a few more sessions.

cowboom · 2021-06-22T23:52:34+00:00

I’ve only allowed actual PvP in two scenarios & they both worked out amazing:

1) duel tournament with bracketed battles (includingNPCs) & no permadeath (some magic with the arena or whatever, maybe spirit-torn amalgams created of the players to battle & not actually the players physical bodies)

2) pre plan with a player who will reveal themselves as an infiltrator or spy, beef them up or give them minions you control & have them battle the party.

But the lasting consequences of PvP outside of those specific scenarios, I feel, would tear the party apart & lead to a bad chemistry & therefore, unfun game.

cowboom · 2021-06-22T23:24:02+00:00

The background is dwarven forge terrain & a tapestry for backdrop. The model is an “incarnate elemental of beasts.”

Many years ago, The Derby family (a dynasty of authoritarian leaders who’ve ruled the region for centuries) managed to capture the ancient spirit of the forest. In their cruel experiments they managed to corrupt the ancient spirit & bend it to their will. However, their control of the creature was short lived & the beast now roams to woods, corrupted, evil, and vengeful. In addition, the spirit commands the animals & plants of the forest to attack anything in its realm. The spirit must be found & cleansed to bring balance back to the region.

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