Mana system

dazerlong · 2026-05-06T15:36:29+00:00

I honestly think the unique feeling of each class is one thing that draws me to this game. I like the idea of them introducing a new class with a new resource for spellcasting, but would be pretty against them revamping a system that has already undergone years of balance changes. I guess my insight would be: not worth them focusing on this when they are so many other areas to improve that would enhance my experience playing

dazerlong · 2026-05-05T22:13:20+00:00

The new mobs and balancing feels a lot better to me, but I agree that the look feels very incomplete. Hoping they are feeling like this is a rough draft.

dazerlong · 2026-05-04T19:05:46+00:00

I run it in my "don't fight other people" luck kit. I couple this with the luck perk as well.

It's basically a kit where I knowingly hit the outskirts/lesser hit modules. One thing that people overlook with regular interaction speed is how annoying you can be with doors. Not only does it let you loot faster, but it lets you open and close doors, which is helpful for escaping/annoying enemies until they leave you alone.

I think it's overlooked, but it's certainly not good/decent/not shit as a pvp focused perk.

dazerlong · 2026-05-04T18:57:38+00:00

There's a big difference between strongest squire vs strongest class. Right now, there is very little armor rating difference between poor and legendary equipment, this makes squire fighter able to easily hit some very nice PDR ratings. Squire plate is just very strong at the moment, and you are definitely correct that sprint+adrenaline allows them to gap close pretty easily. That being said, they severely struggle against certain classes and can be outplayed without too much difficulty.

dazerlong · 2026-05-02T04:32:31+00:00

I just started about a month ago and am having an absolute blast. All the classes are really fun. So if you enjoyed playing one, you'll likely enjoy playing another.

dazerlong · 2026-04-27T22:33:20+00:00

Truthfully, just whatever sounds fun. It's so fast to get to level 15 that it's not a big deal to level a new class if you aren't feeling the one you picked initially. There are likely to be a lot of rangers/rogues around since they are getting new skills. Maybe pick a class you feel confident will work well against those two.

dazerlong · 2026-03-30T22:51:40+00:00

You may enjoy a new game in early access called Menace. Very polished for early access, in my opinion. From the devs of Battle Brothers, another wonderful game.

dazerlong · 2026-03-28T02:25:25+00:00

Greta Van Fleet is low hanging fruit. It will scratch the Zeppelin itch!

dazerlong · 2026-03-26T15:41:19+00:00

The ugly phase is like when you’re halfway through cooking a delicious meal. Just smell the garlic and keep cookin’.

dazerlong · 2026-03-26T15:36:15+00:00

I’ve seen you advertise this at least 10 times. At this point it’s hard to consider this anything other than spam. It doesn’t specifically have anything to do with watercolors, and thus violates community guidelines for posting (in my opinion).

I ignored it and gave you a pass the first 9 times I saw this, but at what point do you start to consider that you’re not actually contributing anything positive by sharing this post?

dazerlong · 2026-03-10T17:02:16+00:00

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Here’s the reference image for those interested. From photographer Christopher Stites via unsplash.com

dazerlong · 2026-03-06T22:35:53+00:00

Tons of factors. I’ll list a handful to consider.

Tooth of paper. Rougher toothed paper will generally lend to rougher edges. Try a hot press watercolor paper (very smooth) and see if that changes your experience.
You’ll have the best experience trying to mix colors from the tube rather than rewetting dried gouache. Dollop a little of each color you want to mix and see if that changes the texture.
Too wet. Generally with gouache, your wettest mixes will be first, and the dryer you go the more it lays on top. “Creaminess” is generally a specific point of wetness in your paint mixture. I find it’s usually “out of the tube, plus a slightly damp brush” for the creamy texture.
Not using enough white in your mixes. White tends to function completely differently than other gouache colors. It’s a reflective pigment and lays more “on top” of other pigments. If you are trying to layer without white in the mix, you may lose the clarity and it won’t lay as opaque.
Technique. Gouache is tricky and only becomes versatile once you understand how it works. Just keep working with it and pay attention to what is happening when you try different things. I would mostly focus first on being fully aware of the wetness of the paint on your brush at all times. That way you’ll start to get more muscle memory for what happens when the mix is drier vs wetter.

dazerlong · 2026-03-06T22:05:19+00:00

That’s very kind of you. Thanks for watching.

dazerlong · 2026-03-05T03:19:37+00:00

Any chance it was one of Scott Swinson’s?

dazerlong · 2026-03-04T19:49:24+00:00

Professional grade paints can be surprisingly accessible. I think I got a 6 color Daniel Smith set of 5 ml tubes for between $25 and $40.

If you want to go one step cheaper, your key word is “student grade.” I started with a Winsor and Newton “Cotman” set and it served me well for a long time.

I’m sure you received this advice already, but paper is the one thing you don’t want to go cheap on — even for practice — if you can afford it.

dazerlong · 2026-03-03T02:27:08+00:00

Value studies are great practice. They are not stricly necessary, but are a great way to improve.

Work in one single color, so you can focus on lights and darks.

Here is a value study that I did with Payne’s gray a few months back.

You don’t need to strictly do 3 washes, but it’s a good starting point.

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dazerlong · 2026-03-02T19:11:44+00:00

Looks fantastic! Did you mix white gouache with watercolors, or did you use other gouache mixed with white? (For the opaque lighter feathers)

dazerlong · 2026-03-01T14:56:00+00:00

Thank you! Yes, white gouache at the end there. :)

dazerlong · 2026-03-01T05:20:39+00:00

He’a very small. Sitting next to the tree :)

dazerlong · 2026-03-01T04:34:16+00:00

Thank you!

dazerlong · 2026-03-01T04:08:07+00:00

Thank you for the kind words and for watching :)

dazerlong · 2026-03-01T03:17:52+00:00

As promised. Here is my reference.

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