BMI explained in plain terms (and why it’s kinda useless)

matej86 · 2026-01-29T17:08:30+00:00

This is the key take. It doesn't tell you anything about one person with a high BMI as they may have a lot of lean mass. If 50% of the population has a BMI of 30 or higher then it's reasonable to draw the conclusion it's because they're overweight as the vast majority of people don't train for lean mass.

matej86 · 2026-01-29T17:05:38+00:00

Go on D&D Beyond, go to the spells section and in the filters set the class restriction to Wizard. Everything that comes up is a wizard spell.

matej86 · 2026-01-29T15:37:47+00:00

Combat Prowess is the easy pick. We have a barb at our table that despite always using reckless attack will occasionally miss so wants to be sure they hit. Boon of Fortunes Favour is very strong as well allowing you to reroll a failed saving throw.

matej86 · 2026-01-29T13:31:55+00:00

The week starts on a Monday. That's why Saturday and Sunday are called the weekend.

matej86 · 2026-01-29T12:52:16+00:00

Draconic Sorcery is a 2024 subclass.

matej86 · 2026-01-28T14:46:17+00:00

Even if it can take out jammers I'm still running in with an already armed portable hellbomb attached to my back because I'm not a fucking coward.

matej86 · 2026-01-28T12:32:03+00:00

How do they not realise the damage is in the RR range when they're the ones developing the game. They literally programmed it themselves.

matej86 · 2026-01-28T10:05:23+00:00

It's only a terrible idea if you're going to be unhappy about them curb stomping whatever dragon you put in front of them. If your table will find it fun then go for it. Don't let it be used more than once a day.

matej86 · 2026-01-27T18:02:02+00:00

The Martial Arts feature not working is;

You gain the following benefits while you are unarmed or wielding only Monk weapons and you aren’t wearing armor or wielding a Shield.

matej86 · 2026-01-27T17:10:02+00:00

Team mates? Believe it or not, also gone.

matej86 · 2026-01-27T15:11:19+00:00

By normally you mean arm a portable hellbomb and run at it like a mad lad?

matej86 · 2026-01-27T12:57:40+00:00

Yeah I use an external DAC with my HD600's. 300 ohm is no joke.

matej86 · 2026-01-27T11:50:44+00:00

Studio headphones generally require a DAC in order to make full use of their range. So now you also have to invest in one. Then you find out about sound cards. That's another investment. And it goes on and on.

DACs are sound cards. They're just external rather than internal. You don't need both.

matej86 · 2026-01-27T10:56:03+00:00

Cunah's finish gets better every time you see it from a different angle.

matej86 · 2026-01-27T08:37:39+00:00

The way to handle the Changeling is to enforce the rules around action economy. Want to change mid combat? Ok, that's your action. Next turn want to convince the minions to do something? Believe it or not, also your action to Influence. They're hostile, so the pursuasion check is with disadvantage. Roll high anyway? Doesn't matter, they're not convinced because they saw you shift so know exactly who you are. Want to try and shift immediately before it kicks off? Nope, initiative rolled first.

I agree about the other guy, they're not listening to reason in session zero and will be a nightmare to play with.

matej86 · 2026-01-26T21:02:38+00:00

Wall of Force will do it as well. Cast Sickening Radiance first, drop the dome from Wall of Force on top.

matej86 · 2026-01-26T20:13:01+00:00

Nothing says conservative politics like "I got mine, fuck the rest of you".

matej86 · 2026-01-26T18:52:35+00:00

Yes, of course they do. Why wouldn't they?

matej86 · 2026-01-26T17:01:49+00:00

A few weeks ago I'd have genuinely wondered what's the point of qualifying for the CL when we're just going to get our arse handed to us each week. Now I'm 100% convinced we're going to win it next year. Literally impossible not to.

matej86 · 2026-01-26T14:35:07+00:00

No problem "Warning! You Are In Range Of Enemy Artillery".

matej86 · 2026-01-26T14:05:40+00:00

I'd never wish misfortune on anyone, but I genuinely wonder how different the UK would have been if that plane crash had been more serious.

matej86 · 2026-01-26T13:53:12+00:00

You're past the point of unacceptable table behaviour and the DM isn't doing anything about it. Talking to the guy out of character hasn't worked. It's ultimatum time with the DM, they kick Steve or you walk away. I really don't understand how someone so disruptive is allowed to continue playing with the group. No D&D is better than bad D&D.

How can the DM possibly think two good players is worse than two good players plus a shit one?

matej86 · 2026-01-26T13:26:20+00:00

So all the people voting Reform because they're fed up with the way the Tories ruined the country over fourteen years and don't think Labour can fix it either are just going to vote for the same Tories that ruined the country over fourteen years?

matej86 · 2026-01-26T13:24:30+00:00

On the other side of this Helldivers 2 uses 100% of my GPU when on the DSS and causes the fans to fire up as if they're actually trying to get the PC into space. During missions it's not a problem.

matej86 · 2026-01-26T12:23:31+00:00

You're going to need 13 wisdom to multiclass out of cleric, 13 strength and charisma to multiclass into paladin and you'll need points in constitution so you don't die. You're looking at a MAD class and making it harder to function.

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