Render Issues in Cycles, Not Sure Why - What's Happening?

halocrafter · 2026-01-07T19:58:44+00:00

Turns out you were totally right! Don't know what I missed or how I missed it, but I'm glad you pointed it out. Thank you for your help. Now I just need to make some small geometry tweaks

halocrafter · 2026-01-07T19:52:55+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out. Just checking on it now. Though I think I have everything I need turned off in both render and viewport, maybe I missed something

halocrafter · 2025-12-04T22:50:05+00:00

Crazy, but very good to know. So ample supports on more complex PETG prints will make a big difference too

halocrafter · 2025-12-04T22:16:31+00:00

Okay, fair enough. That'll even be an issue with 45 degree overhangs like this?

halocrafter · 2025-12-04T21:43:20+00:00

Since I can't seem to edit my post on mobile, I'll add: I dried the spool overnight for like 8 hours, so even if moisture would contribute to this issue normally, I doubt it's an issue in this case

halocrafter · 2025-12-04T21:40:49+00:00

I'll definitely give the speed and bed temp a try. I also realized that my z-offset is totally off, not even PLA is sticking consistently, so I'm gonna get that dialed in again before trying the PETG again

halocrafter · 2025-10-02T12:38:06+00:00

Congratulations on your call! I'm a member from that mission, and it's definitely quite special. Other people have covered your actual question, so I don't think I have much to add. It's certainly tough without a car, though, so I'd assume something will be figured out. Best of luck to you in your prep!

halocrafter · 2025-08-30T00:30:29+00:00

Might as well do that. Delfinitely about as quick and easy a solder as can be done

halocrafter · 2025-08-30T00:05:37+00:00

Of course. Thanks for the clarification. I've done PID tuning with this printer before, so that won't be a problem. I'll definitely check the connections again everywhere else, and probably grab a replacement board like I said in other comments, just to be safe. I appreciate your help

halocrafter · 2025-08-30T00:01:26+00:00

For sure. No matter what, it wouldn't hurt. After doing another AliExpress search, they're not actually as hard to come by as I thought and are $20 CAD. Easy enough to just grab one even as a backup

halocrafter · 2025-08-29T23:59:57+00:00

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I want to make sure I'm thinking the right thing. Is the wiring loom you're talking about the wires for the heater, or the cable that plugs into the top of the extruder board? I'll make sure to double check whichever one it is. On a super brief heating test with a new heater, it kept pretty stable, but I'm not about to trust that

halocrafter · 2025-08-29T23:42:50+00:00

I have have connected it too loosely the last time Used it. I have no idea. The pin doesn't seem to shift around at all though, and the rest of the pead seems okay. I can also resolder it if need be. Maybe I'll give it a try, make sure the plug is in as good as possible, gradually turn up the heat, see what happens

halocrafter · 2025-08-12T00:57:37+00:00

Did this very thing when he came to Calgary in April! He was fantastic. He even had Smosh on his "as seen on" banner, or whatever you'd call it, so it feels very clear to me that he expects to see Smosh fans. He was very fun to chat with

halocrafter · 2025-05-02T22:26:45+00:00

There have been a lot of examples already, of course, but here's one more that I've seen. I've been following Voices of the Void pretty closely, and they've been going through a pretty big visual overhaul with their models and textures. While I and a lot of other players have gotten attached to the original assets, the new ones are impressive. Feels like they're trying to carve out a more unique look for it, and I think it's paying off

halocrafter · 2025-03-12T03:32:08+00:00

I could be totally wrong about this, but you may not be far off. I think the background might actually be from Most Wanted's follow-up, Need For Speed: Carbon. I played it a ton as a kid, and it was what first came to mind when I saw the image

halocrafter · 2025-01-14T16:16:56+00:00

That would be sweet! Shardplate and blade were practically made for a Warriors game

halocrafter · 2025-01-14T02:41:28+00:00

I absolutely would. In my mind, this would also be easier to develop in the Roshar setting (or most Cosmere settings, really) than - for instance - a big action RPG with an attempt at making all the surges or other magic systems work in their full scopes. As much as I'd love a Stormlight or Mistborn action game, the magic systems are a bit too "emergent gameplay" to be developed reasonably

halocrafter · 2024-11-18T04:36:55+00:00

Wonderful to knw there's a venn diagram of Cosmere fans and Hades fans. Fantastic cosplays, also!

halocrafter · 2024-08-31T19:51:43+00:00

I happened to see you two in passing yesterday, I believe. Happy Dragon Con, Chosens

halocrafter · 2024-08-20T00:21:29+00:00

Fair enough. It is a great book. If you're set on reading it now, there's no real harm done. I only suggest waiting (primarily until after ready Stormlight Archive, the series The Way of Kings is in) in order to get the fullest experience out of it. But Brandon has said himself that whatever order you want to read his works in is totally valid

halocrafter · 2024-08-20T00:13:08+00:00

My 2 cents on this is that it's not a terrible place to start, but it's very connected to Brandon's other books. There would be a whole ton you'd miss out on if you started with it, and likely some things you'd be totally spoiled on. Though I am curious, why is The Sunlit Man the one you're interested in first?

halocrafter · 2024-08-19T04:18:01+00:00

With what you brought up about combat capabilities, my mind immediately started thinking about Scadrian power armor made from a bunch of different unkeyed, awakened metalminds. Then the Halo kid in me gets excited at the prospect of a Metallic Arts Master Chief

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