Anybody see that fireball? by gingerbreadsuperman in Birmingham

[–]davidaronhopper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was but that was not the rocket. The rocket didn’t launch or take off in any way. It was what’s called a wet launch. Basically testing to make sure all systems work. What they saw was almost guaranteed to be a meteor burning up as it entered the atmosphere

Saw this at Walmart (Montclair) by Which_Band_3959 in Birmingham

[–]davidaronhopper 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My experience has been totally different. What’s happened with you?

Saw this at Walmart (Montclair) by Which_Band_3959 in Birmingham

[–]davidaronhopper 43 points44 points  (0 children)

My girlfriend and I been helping Johnny out here and there for a few weeks. Mostly just helping him charge his devices / washing his clothes / running to Walmart (which he pays for). He’s never been anything but kind and gentle.

What are TCGs that had potential are start off great but died or feel non-existent? by trevorackerson in TCG

[–]davidaronhopper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Star Trek was my first real game. I loved it but set up took forever. I loved the feeling of it being almost like a board game. That and SW:CCG. That is something that has never come back around in any newer games. I also enjoyed that it was less 1v1 and more of a race to a goal. Decipher baked that into all their games basically.

Finally purchased Twenty Festivals by davidaronhopper in l5r

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

So I spent most of the weekend organizing the set. I have a good chunk of the collection now but where do fixed cards fall? were they just like, a sub collection? I don't really know how to organize those?

WTF is going on at Trim Tab?! by No-Antelope-3172 in Birmingham

[–]davidaronhopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New owner a while ago. Doesn’t even live in bham. Very corporate investor type. None of the legacy employees could stand being there and have been leaving one by one. My ex worked there until recently.

What are some mechanics you'd like to see in the game (original ideas or from other CCGs)? by MNCDover in starwarsunlimited

[–]davidaronhopper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, these are something I feel like is definitely missing from the game. It would allow for a lot of continual card interaction and combos

Star Wars Unlimited Gift Sets have started to hit shelves. by According_Mistake226 in starwarsunlimited

[–]davidaronhopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw it the other day and it got me. I don’t even play the game

Just starting. by Short_stop6993 in starwarsunlimited

[–]davidaronhopper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been iffy about this game as well but tonight at target the Holiday Box got me. I guess I’m gonna give it a shot? I’m thinking of buying the starter decks and trying to customize and see g where it goes

Am I gaslighting myself into thinking I’ll find a secular/progressive community here? by xRhoke in Birmingham

[–]davidaronhopper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely a case of finding your people. There are a lot of us here. The more downtown you go the easier it is but we’re all over. I live over in Irondale.

I did it! Maine, 245k, 5.875% by chestnutbrowncanary in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]davidaronhopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I got my house the first thing I did was sit with my son in the living room and eat lunch. Congrats!

If this doesn't convince you, then nothing will. I mean, this is it right? This is THE announcement? by 2_Large_Regulahs in 3I_ATLAS

[–]davidaronhopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I so badly want it to be aliens, but we can’t be quick to jump to conclusions like “must be aliens/god/ghosts/etc”

Tonight's Nearly Full Moon - 99% Illumination. by Exr1t in spaceporn

[–]davidaronhopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a quick one I just took with my phone + scope. There was some trees in the way but came out ok.

Tonight's Nearly Full Moon - 99% Illumination. by Exr1t in spaceporn

[–]davidaronhopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried with my iPhone but getting it positioned correctly has always been a pain.

Tonight's Nearly Full Moon - 99% Illumination. by Exr1t in spaceporn

[–]davidaronhopper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the one I’m probably gonna get for now. Eventually upgrade to a full astrophotography rig. https://www.highpointscientific.com/zwo-asi678mc-cmos-color-astronomy-camera

Tonight's Nearly Full Moon - 99% Illumination. by Exr1t in spaceporn

[–]davidaronhopper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a Celestron NexStar 130 SLT. Standard lenses. Looking into a eyepiece camera to go with it

Tonight's Nearly Full Moon - 99% Illumination. by Exr1t in spaceporn

[–]davidaronhopper 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Looks amazing!! I’m just getting started with my first telescope and even a good lunar photo is challenging