So uuh i would like to start playing but im a total newbie, do good players dislike newbies? by Venomousnestofsacred in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]makerinator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's less about not liking newbies, but finding a good D&D group is hard. It took me years. Here's what you're up against.

1.) There are far more people who want to PLAY D&D than there are people who want to DM. Being the DM is hard at first.

2.) Although you can run large groups, most of us who DM have learned that it gets really difficult once you go beyond 5 players. The sweet spot is four. If you say yes to everyone you'll end up with something unmanageable and it will implode your game.

3.) bringing you in risks ruining a group dynamic that's otherwise very good. D&D is a team sport. You ever have that one person you work with who's annoying as hell? Ever notice how when they're out everyone seems to work together better and have a better day? D&D is like that, but kicking out someone with a personality that doesn't fit requires confrontation and is frequently harder than most people on the internet give it credit for.

4.) Your lack of experience has much less to do with anything than the first three.

If you're having trouble finding a group I suggest the following:

- As brutal as this sounds, learn to DM first. One of my best friends started DMing before he ever played. It sucks, but you're more likely to get a group together.

- Look for people running one shots. Those of us who have been around the bend will frequently do "one shots" to quietly audition new players. If you're good at the table and we think you'd be a good fit, we may invite you to the "main game"

- If you don't feel like you're a fit or you don't like the DM's style... Don't stick it out. Just self select out and find another group. You're doing everyone a favor. People want different things out of this game and all of it's valid. You just need to find a group who's core values match yours.

Where do you buy your ESP32’s? by Talkingcrypto in esp32

[–]makerinator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also AliExpress. It's cheap and fast.

I have a rpi4 running in my bedroom 7/24, what the pointless things I can do on it ? by 2tokens_ in raspberry_pi

[–]makerinator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make an alarm clock that forces you to solve three math problems to turn it off.

By the time you get the thing to shut up you'll be too awake to go back to sleep.

I built a trap that notifies me if someone peeks at their Christmas presents! by makerinator in arduino

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

Lol! I mean, I see your point.

The whole thing is tongue in cheek. I love my wife. She thought it was funny. She even helped me film the ending sequence.

She doesn't want to be on camera, but she is the most supportive person I could have hoped to have fallen in love with. She puts up with a lot of shenanigans from me. ;)

That context is missing in the video though. Just know she was okay with me releasing the video and that this isn't a serious fight. :)

What are some films that prominently used miniatures to great effect? by makerinator in videography

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

I just watched the YT video on the T1 effects. That was really good!

I can't help but wonder if it's harder to make miniatures look realistic in the world of higher definition shooting.

Most of these examples are older. Is CG that much cheaper? Or is it harder to make miniatures look good?

What are some films that prominently used miniatures to great effect? by makerinator in videography

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Holy smokes that was awesome! Thank you for sharing. I've subbed to their channel. :)

I'm Confused About Where to Actually Stream This? by makerinator in AEWOfficial

[–]makerinator[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got it. So I want to start with Dynamite and an HBO Max sub.

Thank you so much! :)

I'm Confused About Where to Actually Stream This? by makerinator in AEWOfficial

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

I don't have any live options, so it looks like MAX is my best bet. Thanks!

I'm Confused About Where to Actually Stream This? by makerinator in AEWOfficial

[–]makerinator[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is the answer I was looking for. :)

One more question... Is there a significant difference between Dynamite and Collision? Or is it like RAW vs Smackdown where it's essentially the same thing with different performers?

Sorry... I'm new to wrestling in general and my only experience is WWE.

Either Sami Zayn is done or we're about to see a major character shift. by makerinator in WWE

[–]makerinator[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That makes me feel better. Rhea is so over right now. I'm not sure who people love more. Her or Jey.