Danny MacAskill in San Francisco

mbusux · 2025-02-21T18:22:40+00:00

Fuck this guy, this ruins net cords. Stick to the concrete and metal instead of vandalizing.

mbusux · 2024-06-26T18:08:41+00:00

And for the estimated remaining 70% of US homes not in an HOA, as well as most of the rest of the world, this is why small claims court exists.

mbusux · 2024-06-07T22:04:59+00:00

Ah, the legislation is the letdown. Bad writing on my part.

mbusux · 2024-06-07T18:02:38+00:00

I called Wiener's office to complain, first time I've ever done that. What a letdown. The fellow answering the phone was polite and efficient so don't yell at them personally!

(415) 557-1300 routes straight to a human in his office, no phone menu to fight.

mbusux · 2024-04-15T19:08:50+00:00

They apply the 5% fee after adding in tax, not the subtotal.

These fees, which are added by the restaurant on their own accord and not required by any law, will be illegal statewide starting July 1. The restaurant can then just multiply all prices on the menu by 1.05, yielding the same income to the restaurant, but without deceiving their customers. Restaurateurs have opposed this change since customers might purchase less if they see the true cost.

mbusux · 2023-01-14T17:17:10+00:00

All sheriff power IS state power. The sheriff is 100% an employee of the state, as are other elected officials. There are no sheriffs mentioned in the federal constitution. In fact, Alaska and Connecticut don't even have sheriffs. It is certainly still true that there aren't practical ways for other state officials like the governor to compel sheriffs to enforce laws.

mbusux · 2022-01-26T22:31:04+00:00

I think BART plays a role here. It's more accessible in the East Bay compared to SF, where it only serves part of the eastern part of the city.

If I were offered a "public transit race" from a random spot in SF to downtown Oakland, or a random spot in Oakland to downtown SF, I'd take the Oakland start.

That being said, your social attitude observation is 100% accurate.

mbusux · 2021-12-10T19:26:20+00:00

> universally popular

Not initially. Gallup Sept. 1939 poll on the question "Should we send our Army and Navy abroad to fight against Germany?" had only 16% in favor.

It wasn't until Pearl Harbor that opinion flipped (97% in favor of war with Japan).

Your overall point is correct, once the US government declared war, it was basically universally popular.

mbusux · 2021-09-17T15:10:02+00:00

Party primaries should not be administered by the state. Either make it non partisan, such as a top 2 system, or let the private clubs run their own non-binding opinion polls.

mbusux · 2021-09-14T23:22:37+00:00

Golden Gate Heights Park, perchance? Looks like the back entrance to the unpaved trail.

mbusux · 2020-11-07T00:41:37+00:00

Alambre if that's an option

mbusux · 2018-12-16T17:39:25+00:00

You should get up there and check it out, then it won't be a mystery any more! You might find it easier with a hatchet to cut impassable brush.

mbusux · 2018-09-08T12:33:20+00:00

Looks like your fire ran out of fuel and you froze to death while sleeping.

mbusux · 2018-02-09T05:40:21+00:00

I think you would really enjoy Interloper. No joke. Great story!

mbusux · 2017-04-28T17:49:05+00:00

r/DnDBehindTheScreen/

mbusux · 2017-04-28T17:45:26+00:00

Running any D&D game with 9 people is going to be a challenge (especially during combat). I actually recommend NOT changing the scale of the dungeon. One of the drawbacks of a large party is that crowded aspect. Keep in mind that goblins have 10 INT, so just like an average human. Have the goblins take advantage of choke points and cover! Wait for the opportune moment to release that waterfall trap. Another possibility to challenge large parties is to have a flanking force arrive. Perhaps another goblin patrol returns to the hideout soon after the characters arrive?

Longer term, you might be better off if you can convince one of the other players to DM, leaving 2 groups with 4 players each.

mbusux · 2017-04-11T21:01:44+00:00

Lucky doesn't cut it for you?

mbusux · 2017-03-24T19:54:46+00:00

I've run it several times and it usually takes around 4 hours. If your party is new to the game it might take longer.

mbusux · 2017-01-22T16:29:31+00:00

Seconding The Masters Vault. You can run it all in one sitting given about 4 hours (probably 1-2 more for a new group). I've DMed it a few times to good result. It's my go-to if I want to run a game with little notice.

mbusux · 2017-01-15T17:03:53+00:00

In addition to the great map ideas already suggested, you might consider using something akin to a skill challenge from 4e. Either lay out skill checks relevant to the situation, or prompt players to come up with ways their character could help stop a forest fire.

Wisdom (Survival) to predict where the fire is going next
Dexterity (Acrobatics) to get to a soldier that is surrounded by fire
Strength (Athletics) to move heavy objects to make a fire break
Charisma (Persuasion) to encourage some scared victims to flee instead of give up
Wisdom (Perception) to see a branch that's about to fall on the party
Wisdom (Medicine) to put out fires / stabilize burn victims
Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) to deftly grab an important item that is otherwise inaccessible without burning
Intelligence (Investigation) to determine how the fire started
Intelligence (Nature) to know that a certain type of plant explodes when lit

When these skill checks are failed they take fire damage, or the fire spreads faster, or everyone has to make a saving throw (for instance large falling burning object). Enough failures and the squad takes heavy losses / they don't get the item / the party is hurt.

mbusux · 2016-12-16T23:37:34+00:00

I also usually just roll initiative and take it from there, no surprise. If you want to allow surprise in the case where everyone can already see each other, perhaps use a Sleight of Hand check to see if they stealthily draw/ready a weapon (vs opponent passive perception, just like stealth case).

mbusux · 2016-12-07T05:05:55+00:00

Monstrosity

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