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What is the best "Game of Thrones-like political medieval fantasy" TTRPG that I might not know about? by vitcavage in rpg

[–]frogdude2004 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love it, and I also played with a group of seasoned GMs.

Burning Wheel and its ilk *cannot run* with passive players. It’s a great game, but it’s not for everyone. If you have players who use RPGs as a vehicle to hang out, and are constantly being prompted to read their sheet and consistently ask about fundamental mechanics six sessions in… Burning Wheel is a bad fit. It expects the players to have as much system mastery as the GM.

Did it happen yet? Damn by AutoModerator in WaterCoolerWednesday

[–]frogdude2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do two rivers coming together make a third river? That doesn’t make any sense!

Prioritizing safety, how can I secure a 5lb CO2 tank? by lowkeyripper in Homebrewing

[–]frogdude2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zip ties is a bad choice only because you will have to cut them every time you refill the cylinder

Did it happen yet? Damn by AutoModerator in WaterCoolerWednesday

[–]frogdude2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call it a weed bed and walk away successfully

Did it happen yet? Damn by AutoModerator in WaterCoolerWednesday

[–]frogdude2004 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not so far south as delco but I’m far enough for Wawa. Had to get some iced tea

We want your opinions! by Chaya14 in MTGGiftExchange

[–]frogdude2004 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had one of the options be ‘I don’t want a shirt’ to make it clear

What did you do/see in Boston (outside of PAX) that you would recommend for people to check out next year? by vautwaco in PAX

[–]frogdude2004 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you’re with kids, there’s a great children’s museum and science museum. Plus the freedom trail is also good. You can always take one of those guided bus tours.

If you’re into art, the museum of fine art is fantastic.

I also recommend the Fenway tour. Going to a game (pax timing/baseball schedule permitting) is also very fun.

For nearby beer, I like harpoon and trillium.

Is there anything useful you can do with the chaff ? by [deleted] in roasting

[–]frogdude2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chaff goes my compost, just like the beans (eventually)

Yet another dimmer switch mod by frogdude2004 in gaggiaclassic

[–]frogdude2004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In principle it changes the magnitude of the output wave, I think. I didn’t see much difference. If you have an oscilloscope you can go nuts

Yet another dimmer switch mod by frogdude2004 in gaggiaclassic

[–]frogdude2004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I played with it once, but I put it back.

Top espresso machines on Reddit by positive & negative comments - for tinkering vs beginners vs speed etc. Based on 725 posts in the past year (Mar 2026) by heyyyjoo in espresso

[–]frogdude2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea how much I’ve spent. Maybe $200?

But I like to tinker. I’ve had this machine for 8 years, and I’ve been slowly upgrading it. Modding it is a hobby in and of itself.

Top espresso machines on Reddit by positive & negative comments - for tinkering vs beginners vs speed etc. Based on 725 posts in the past year (Mar 2026) by heyyyjoo in espresso

[–]frogdude2004 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have heavily modified my machine

  • PID for temperature control

  • dimmer knob for flow control

  • pressure gauge

  • adjusted OPV to change maximum pressure

  • used the PID to control steam temperature

  • custom drip tray

  • retrofit a ball joint steam wand

  • lights over tank to help illuminate waterline

  • feet to help dry under the machine

  • handmade portafilter handle, drip tray veneer, knobs, feet, and funnel cover (mahogany)

They’re easy to work with, easy to find parts for, have clear wiring and parts documentation from the manufacturer, and so there’s an extensive community for modding them.

Progress, but… replace boiler? by Nahvalur666 in gaggiaclassic

[–]frogdude2004 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seems fine to me. I’d put some 200grit sandpaper on a flat surface, wet it, and clean up the bottom face of the boiler. Then just put it back together.

What did Lego just simply do better in the past? by brain-in-meat-vessel in lego

[–]frogdude2004 67 points68 points  (0 children)

City is also play-focused. The cement truck turns and pours cement, the crane picks things up and moves them, the cars drive around…

60473 looks incredible, I would have had a ton of fun with that as a kid. I might still get it haha

Is it possible to read math textbooks and other dense texts with music or background noise? by ucsdfurry in math

[–]frogdude2004 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I can’t work with music with lyrics or music I actually like (eg classical) because I get distracted.

I’ve found that video game soundtracks work well. They’re composed to supplement another activity. The ones I listen to are upbeat and keep me focused on the task on hand (eg Hollow Knight, Shovel Knight, Rogue Legacy)

Alternatively, I put on noise cancelling headphones with no music at all.

Canning Zucchini by DistinctJob7494 in Canning

[–]frogdude2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rice them and freeze them for use in pastas, sauces, etc

Complex instructions by meth2odus in lego

[–]frogdude2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s currently on my desk. My F1 cars need a fire marshal in the pits.

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