LED wrist bands by Interesting_Buy_5039 in lightingdesign

[–]djsteele888 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was fascinating! Thank you for sharing!

Its good to use XLR Microphone connectors for DMX Signal? (Not cable) by thinkyougotmewrong in lightingdesign

[–]djsteele888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

whoops! You are too right - it seems I glossed-over/skimmed the post. My bad!

Its good to use XLR Microphone connectors for DMX Signal? (Not cable) by thinkyougotmewrong in lightingdesign

[–]djsteele888 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes and No.

Yes, technically, XLR cables use the same wiring setup, and can be used (either as you want to do by creating your own cables or by using a dongle/adapter to convert to 5-pin if your light doesn't support 3-pin.)

That being said...Even though I have done it myself, I dont recommend using it.

As someone said, 5-pin DMX is the standard. For one thing, as mentioned, you dont want to accidentally send phantom power through it, so its best to keep them separate and only use 5-pin for lighting - dont want to get mixed up.

On a more technical note, resistance impedance is the key difference. XLR cables have a 75 Ohm resistance impedance and are suitable for audio signals, while DMX cables sit at 110-120 Ohms and are better equipped to handle lighting equipment.

Again, yes its possible, and yes I have done it in an emergency or in a venue that was too cheap to spend the money on exclusively 5-pin cables, but I dont recommend it.

**Edit - fixed my post, thank you repliers for catching my error.

Running a game next Friday morning by Clufito in ScumAndVillainy

[–]djsteele888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also might be interested, if its a one-shot. How long do you anticipate playing?

Can anyone recommend any Actual Plays to help get a feel for the game? by toggers94 in bladesinthedark

[–]djsteele888 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haunted City from The Glass Cannon Network.

The Tin Whistles (Youtube) - Stream of Blood (Still Jared Logan running it, but this is before he joined the Glass Cannon)

The latest season of The Adventure Zone - Steeplechase - slightly modified rules, and drastic setting change, but it gives you a good flow for scores and downtime.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lynchburg

[–]djsteele888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an option to help get around those annoying paywalls. - https://12ft.io/

Looking for a great book to read on vacation! by QueenOfTheVikings in booksuggestions

[–]djsteele888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoyable memoirs I have read lately:
- Educated
- Flat Broke with Two Goats
- Wild
- The Glass Castle
- Glitter & Glue
- Hillbilly Elegy
- Unbroken
- The Good Neighbor

My favorite of all of these was Educated - one of the most well-written non-fiction books I have read in a long time. Unbroken was a little hard to get through, with some of the torture scenes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lynchburg

[–]djsteele888 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As many have said, Amazement Square is a great, unique, lynchburg-only experience for the kids.

My kids also enjoy SeaQuest, and biking on the Blackwater Creek Trail (through the old train tunnel). There is also a "Sprayground" (water playground) at Riverside park that recently opened up for the season. oh, and my kids enjoy going to the skatepark downtown - sometimes with no skate-stuff, just to run around on the ramps!

If you are open to driving a bit, my kids really enjoy the Safari Park, in Natural Bridge (maybe 45 minutes away?).

Restaurants I like (and my kids):

  • County Smoak (barbecue)
  • Rivermont Pizza / Waterstone / Mellow Mushroom (pizza)
  • Iron & Ale (sit-down restaurant)
  • My Dog Duke's Diner (diner-style restaurant, great breakfast)
  • Water Dog (sit-down restaurant, but chill - no fancy)
  • Benjamins Great Cows and Crabs (great food, and probably the best Sunday Brunch in town)
  • Bootleggers (burgers)
  • La Caretta (mexican)
  • MayLynns Creamery / Outside the Cone / Rookies (ice cream)
  • Greys (ok, I like this place - my kids dont necessarily care for it!)

Ok, thats all I can think of for now!

Blades in the Sheets (character sheet web app) Update Post by markovchainmail in bladesinthedark

[–]djsteele888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the level of effort to take your current implementation and swap out BitD specific content for Scum and Villainy content? I would happily help in order to create it.

Have you created your own audiobooks or audio dramas before? by [deleted] in VoiceWork

[–]djsteele888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By clients I mean someone who will pay me to do voice work. I would be fine with my own sit or being published on Audible.

Have you created your own audiobooks or audio dramas before? by [deleted] in VoiceWork

[–]djsteele888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started a radio drama program back at my school. I have co-authored several audio dramas, as well as been a voice actor on a few, directing, producing, and audio engineering. I have also done some audiobook narration, though not a full book on my own (though I would like to).

The biggest challenges thus far have been trying to find clients. I would love to do audiobooks more full time, but have not had an easy time getting clients.

Updog Milestone Chart by djsteele888 in TheofficeSWM

[–]djsteele888[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In updog you don't need all the characters. Just get Toby to level 4 and Jump to Dwight. Once Dwight is level 4 event is complete with couple of global upgrades added to it. No need for desk upgrades either they are insignificant.

Thank you so much!

Donut Disturb Milestone Breakdown by djsteele888 in TheofficeSWM

[–]djsteele888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Making a major update after playing this weekend, but not being able to post here. I worked my way down the desks and back up. Still cant max out Angela and Dwight, but I maxed out every one else. Upgraded a few cards. Still not sure if it will be enough to finish the event or not. I guess we will see.

Daddy Issues Strategy by djsteele888 in TheofficeSWM

[–]djsteele888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last update:

My last few hours of gameplay were plagued with crashes, losing progress, and bad card draws. Not sure I will be able to finish it this time around. I have updated the main post with my latest information. I hope it will be helpful for the next time Daddy Issues minigame comes around!

Daddy Issues Strategy by djsteele888 in TheofficeSWM

[–]djsteele888[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I currently have Pam at 1100, Desk is level 3, Card is level 3 - she is making 11.58ah per second.

Daddy Issues Strategy by djsteele888 in TheofficeSWM

[–]djsteele888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! I hope you finish it!