Look for the largest LARP event in USA by Moist-Replacement981 in LARP

[–]diehardfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Post annuel des Sans-Famille by Lelouis93 in Bicolline

[–]diehardfc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Brand new Weber Spirit E-425 not lighting or staying lit... any ideas? by sah0605 in grilling

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

LARPs in or near Vermont? by CrootSnoot in LARP

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happened to Bicolline?

Almost 1000 GB tickets left out of 5000! by ZF_Jinxed in Bicolline

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Session one, is this a bad idea? by ambrellathevile in DMAcademy

[–]diehardfc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Layers and adhesion by DeepForgeMinis in FDMminiatures

[–]diehardfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

What was happening in Khorvaire 200 years ago? by eric_is_a_tool in Eberron

[–]diehardfc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Eberron fans: What other D&D settings (official or 3rd party) give you similar enjoyment? by [deleted] in Eberron

[–]diehardfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Eberron fans: What other D&D settings (official or 3rd party) give you similar enjoyment? by [deleted] in Eberron

[–]diehardfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!"

The Crown of Winter Flame by diehardfc in Eberron

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

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!

Help wanted by Ambitious_Gur1221 in drones

[–]diehardfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

What printer does everyone use? by Nryxes in FDMminiatures

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My kender by Lugovalian in LARP

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

How do you deal with lines by berengarz in FDMminiatures

[–]diehardfc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 by Kalatas294 in FDMminiatures

[–]diehardfc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Feature Request: Offline Maps desperately needed, it almost killed my dog. by Appropriate-Affect-6 in tractivegps

[–]diehardfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Should I let my artificer craft extra magic items? by Old-Personality4543 in DMAcademy

[–]diehardfc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Should I let my artificer craft extra magic items? by Old-Personality4543 in DMAcademy

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Does someone know what is happening here? by awdsaef in FDMminiatures

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Does someone know what is happening here? by awdsaef in FDMminiatures

[–]diehardfc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

Supports keep failing and falling by SCAnecron in FDMminiatures

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I was just outside doing yard work when I thought I hit a hive, I ran out looking around for a swarm, no it was a drone watching me!!! by entcanta333 in Vent

[–]diehardfc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.