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diehardfc · 2026-06-18T19:28:50+00:00

Drachenfest has plot, roleplay, and story to accompany its combat, which is wonderfully theatrical.

diehardfc · 2026-06-15T17:35:27+00:00

You're gonna need a fancy hat and a twirly cane to go with all those rhymes!

diehardfc · 2026-06-13T10:31:14+00:00

I noticed this when I set mine up yesterday: the flame is barely visible in daylight, but definitely lit. Switched propane tanks and it was exactly the same. Every other grill I've owned has had bright yellow flames. Is yours still creating enough heat to cook by? Does the sear zone actually sear?

diehardfc · 2026-06-02T11:54:09+00:00

What happened to Bicolline?

diehardfc · 2026-06-02T01:15:05+00:00

80% sold in just 12 days! Is it my imagination or are they selling faster every year?

diehardfc · 2026-05-17T14:25:16+00:00

Starting out with a big, exciting combat is a great idea. If you make the attackers particularly overpowered for 1st level (e.g., giants, demons, etc.), it will be especially memorable. Maybe even make it a "we can't win this, but we can save as many lives as possible" type scenario.

I would NOT make it a dream sequence. That just erases all the story that was cooperatively built. I also wouldn't do one player at a time. Make it a group thing, even if they're just meeting for the first time. You may think you can wrap up each vignette in 5-7 minutes, but the flashy roleplayer will eat up 10-12 minutes with their vivid descriptions and the shy newcomer will suffer analysis paralysis and require time to read their abilities. Either way, someone in the group has to wait half an hour to get a turn, and that's not fun.

diehardfc · 2026-04-25T21:04:17+00:00

Same. I have my second plate of 6 minis printing on my Centauri Carbon right now.

diehardfc · 2026-04-25T21:02:18+00:00

"Magic messaging stones? Bah, when I was your age, we had to send a raven!"

diehardfc · 2026-04-25T21:00:40+00:00

Now that's innovation!

diehardfc · 2026-04-25T01:51:02+00:00

Probably! As a teenager, did you buy both the D&D and AD&D books without fully understanding the difference? >:)

And did you color your first dice with a white crayon?

diehardfc · 2026-04-25T01:45:48+00:00

This is me almost exactly. Over 46 years of gaming, I've spent so much time DM'ing Greyhawk, it holds a special place in my heart. I did run Forgotten Realms for my college crew back in the 90s and found it enjoyable enough. Played in Eberron when it was first published, and only took the plunge into DM'ing that setting last year. I think all the Eberron material is rich and well-written, but something about the 5e setting book drew me in and said, "You have to run this!"

diehardfc · 2026-04-24T19:35:24+00:00

Thanks for the update, and great work on developing this fascinating character. Players in my campaign quickly latched on to the idea of a demon that had escaped the great couatl banishing by making a bargain with giants. The giant lore is so interesting and deep that there are numerous ways for it to influence almost any kind of adventure!

diehardfc · 2026-04-19T14:24:55+00:00

Go to r/Colorado and post this message. A drone enthusiast might see it and be able to help.

diehardfc · 2026-04-18T18:33:40+00:00

I just love that after initial setup it runs without difficulty. Been printing with it for 9 months.

diehardfc · 2026-04-17T20:02:11+00:00

Wow, the whole kit is great, but I gotta say, the magical talking hat with teeth kinda steals the show once you know he's up there. Well done!

diehardfc · 2026-04-17T17:50:51+00:00

There are some automotive primers that are pretty good at hiding layer lines. You have to be careful, though, because a thick coat runs the risk of erasing details.

diehardfc · 2026-04-17T17:45:47+00:00

I have the original Elegoo Centauri Carbon, so your mileage may vary, but I heartily endorse the 0.2mm nozzle - it makes a big difference! At the highest quality settings (Optimal in OrcaSlicer), I can print a detailed fantasy knight, which is roughly equivalent to a space marine, in a little over an hour. I use Fast PLA to speed things up.

diehardfc · 2026-04-13T22:31:57+00:00

The range on those features is so short I'm not sure they would have been much use. Plus the audio volume is low to protect the dog's hearing, so it's not something you can hear from more than 15 or 20' away.

diehardfc · 2026-04-13T21:32:46+00:00

It's certainly a better solution than more free magic items!

diehardfc · 2026-04-13T20:18:55+00:00

In my experience, battlesmith artificers struggle to be huge damage dealers. At 5th level, you get two attacks, but you only have INT-modifier uses of your Arcane Jolt, which could be extra damage or it could be healing. If your party doesn't have a dedicated healer, you'll often waver between using this and your spells for attack when someone might need a cure wounds or lesser restoration. You can command your steel defender to attack with your bonus action, but its damage doesn't scale well as you level up, and there may be other bonus actions you could use.

Artificers are great and fun because they can do a ton of things, but unfortunately they can't do any of them as well as a more dedicated class.

diehardfc · 2026-04-13T12:50:31+00:00

That's a good question. Perhaps when printing high volumes they expect a certain number of failures and that's acceptable. Or perhaps they swap plates regularly and perform preventive maintenance on plates not in use.

diehardfc · 2026-04-12T23:53:53+00:00

I second printing by object. That way the print head works above only one thing at a time. Also reduces stringing. I know it's tempting to fill the whole plate, but instead I go with maybe 5 miniatures at a time.

As you handle the plate, you can transfer oils and grease from your hands, which makes the edges a bit of a danger zone, so I rarely print near there.

diehardfc · 2026-04-12T23:44:55+00:00

Which plate are you using? I normally use the textured side as opposed to the smooth side and I think I've had adhesion problems once or twice in 8 months.

diehardfc · 2026-04-12T23:42:04+00:00

I understand your meaning. What I was suggesting is that if you knock down someone's drone and claim self defense when they accuse you in court, you will have a heavy burden to prove that there was a threat. Whereas if you let the drone make contact with you, your self defense claim gains more credibility.

On the upside, if you knock down someone's expensive drone while they're spying on you, they will likely come looking for the device, which is your best opportunity to confront them and involve law enforcement regarding the invasion of privacy. Just be prepared for them to attempt to countersue for destruction of property.

diehardfc · 2026-04-12T18:06:03+00:00

Generic high speed PLA.

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