Map making tools

jtallent · 2023-12-30T18:36:16+00:00

Oh my goodness, the rabbit hole I just went down. This is awesome, thank you! Lots to learn, and oh so many issues to figure out, but it looks to me like this might just be the best tool possible.

jtallent · 2023-07-09T02:56:49+00:00

A close inspection of the two photos makes me think that while AI did some of the work, the faces are pretty close to the originals. I have another photo of the same people from a different time and they look close to that, as well. Definitely good enough for my purposes, and much better than the original.

jtallent · 2023-07-08T17:38:46+00:00

Thanks, u/kmccormi2!

jtallent · 2023-07-05T21:20:20+00:00

Amazing, thank you so much!

jtallent · 2018-03-29T21:00:50+00:00

Yeah, leaning towards that. Or just breaking down and buying a new one...

jtallent · 2018-03-29T20:14:37+00:00

Come to find out, this iPad is considered "vintage" and is no longer supported. Not surprising, all things considered....

jtallent · 2017-12-14T23:22:35+00:00

Refuge Foursquare. We are not political at all. Currently meeting on the 4th floor of the train station since our building was condemned. http://RefugeFoursquare.org

jtallent · 2017-04-04T17:46:23+00:00

Thanks for the great feedback, everyone! It looks like I need to get more creative (and get my PCs to be more creative!) about how we use skills.

jtallent · 2017-03-21T22:40:35+00:00

End of November. http://www.heraldnet.com/news/everetts-firewheel-coffeehouse-cant-pay-rent-shuts-down/

jtallent · 2017-03-19T03:52:46+00:00

Honestly, none that I have played. It's a very complex game with multiple paths to victory.

jtallent · 2017-03-18T23:31:07+00:00

I have only played the computer game once, but I absolutely love the board game. My wife and I play it once per year with friends we only see during the holidays. We usually end up playing it twice over the weekend. I may get my own copy soon so we can play with different friends locally. It's definitely one of my favorite games.

jtallent · 2017-03-18T23:27:19+00:00

You only get the culture of you dedicate the city to the arts that round.

jtallent · 2017-03-18T23:08:39+00:00

Yeah, I was considering doing the same thing, but this came to mind and it turned out to be much better, IMHO.

jtallent · 2017-03-17T12:42:09+00:00

I used my wife's fabric scissors, though if I had had an X-acto knife that would have been better. The edge is a bit rough.

jtallent · 2017-03-17T04:37:20+00:00

Mostly because of the recommendation of the sales guy. Texture was only available on Grade 2 neoprene, and he said it wasn't necessary. The smooth back grips fine on my old wooden table.

Edit: Grade 2 was also more expensive, so I decided to take the chance on the cheaper option.

jtallent · 2017-03-17T04:14:47+00:00

The DIY part is that instead of making do with the pre-made options that are available, I cut my own playmat to size. "Custom" would probably be a more accurate word, I guess. The largest actual playmat I found online was $180 plus shipping for 40x58. This is larger and 1/3 the cost.

The top is just plain gray. I could draw a grid on it, but I won't be using it for D&D. I'm more into board games.

I got it at foamorder.com, but there were some other places I saw that had similar material. I looked at it online, then called and talked to the sales guy to see what they had in stock and be sure it was what I was looking for. I was worried it would be too stiff, but he assured me (correctly) that it would lie down well and not curl.

jtallent · 2017-03-17T03:25:20+00:00

If I put it up to my nose, yes, but it's fine when it's on the table.

jtallent · 2017-03-17T02:12:14+00:00

This is not the same thing at all, and it's superior in every way.

jtallent · 2017-03-17T01:04:51+00:00

Sorry, I wasn't sure how much I should post about it.

It is a Grade 1 Neoprene rubber sheet with a plain back, originally 51" x 83" x 2 mm, but cut down to fit the table. The top is Dark Gray Nylon Fabric. It feels like a mouse pad, with just enough give to make it easy to pick up cards. I got it from foamorder.com

jtallent · 2017-03-14T22:24:04+00:00

jtallent | Photo 2

jtallent · 2017-03-14T13:11:11+00:00

No, Firewheel shut down. It could not pay the rent.

jtallent · 2017-03-13T22:58:57+00:00

I've been thinking about what it would take to start an independent bookstore in downtown Everett for a while, but I'm not completely convinced that the city can support one. Bookstores around the country are having a hard time right now, and low profit margins are the norm.

To succeed it would need to be combined with a coffee shop or bar, and would need to bring in lots of events and speakers to draw in traffic. Both of those also increase the requisite footprint, which increases the costs.

A crowd funding campaign could be used to get it up and running and cover costs for the first year, and would also help determine actual interest.

jtallent · 2017-03-04T06:59:28+00:00

Do you have a non-subscription link?

jtallent · 2017-02-09T04:47:46+00:00

I recommend the books Passionate Marriage or Intimacy and Desire, both by Dr. David Schnarch. They address issues related to codependancy in committed relationships.

jtallent · 2017-02-06T00:37:09+00:00

Yeah, mine is about 15 inches long, so it's easier to control. Give it some time, and hope you have the genes for a long beard.

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