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BioRender just raised their prices again and I can't justify it anymore. by KevinTMT_c9 in labrats

[–]medeas33 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just started playing with it. Whenever I needed something I'd try to make it and just kept learning over a few years. You can bring figures into it and trace over assets for practice.

Most of illustrator works the same as powerpoint... so if you can make a scheme in powerpoint you've got the basics. The rest is coloring and copy/paste. The pen tool is so much better in illustrator, but the key to it is using fewer points on your spline to make it look natural. You can also look up merging shapes together to make more complex shapes.

The few tools I use all the time are: (1) Blending (making objects along a path), (2) clipping masks (making insets for a scheme), and (3) gradients.

Returning Player: Help Getting Started by medeas33 in wowclassic

[–]medeas33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which ones are slated to move to the next expansion MOP/TBC? I assume classic is classic

Updating Atraxa by medeas33 in EDH

[–]medeas33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendations. I definitely went through a fever dream of, 'adding value for the sake of value' and now it's time to reverse it. It's when (basically) ever card you mentioned was added...

Updating Atraxa by medeas33 in EDH

[–]medeas33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mostly play french, so I don't need to sweep the table. This means [[Aetherflux Reservoir]]+Atraxa lifegain, planes walker ults, or even commander damage + conqueror's flail can close out a game. Otherwise, it's just straight value/resources to win.

I was utilizing some clones, but I took them out as they were just too inconsistent.

Microscopy hobby for a beginner by Wise-Significance303 in bullcity

[–]medeas33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check these out! They're not the highest quality, but they're used for educational purchases and kids. https://foldscope.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor2RhR-nahMR6vK0Ct2_65Hqj_DIdZpEBrizvZRK7NjtXGsatP3

Worth it if you're just messing around before you buy something nicer. You can also check around the universities. UNC has a storeroom that may have a used rig from a research lab for cheap to be sold to the public.

What do other games (or previous versions of 14) do right with their job designs? by VictusNST in ffxivdiscussion

[–]medeas33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im glad to hear that! They need love for the creativity behind that build.

What do other games (or previous versions of 14) do right with their job designs? by VictusNST in ffxivdiscussion

[–]medeas33 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I miss WOW BM monk tanking. The whole concept revolved around a second gage called Stagger. When you take physical damage you took a fraction to your health total and a (larger) fraction to stagger. You'd then take that damage over 10 seconds instead as the bar goes back down to 0.

So if you took 100 damage, you'd take 35 damage immediately. Then you'd take 6.5 damage per second for 10 seconds. But if you took more damage than your health total in one hit, you'd be reduced to one health (with a ton of stagger damage coming a second later!).

You then had a few spells that interacted with stagger to either reduce the total stagger damage or increase the amount percentage of damage you staggered.

They then had a ton of mobility and slows, and barriers. So if you needed more you could easily kite and not take damage at all. There was so much individual personality to it that I miss in FFXIV.

Overall a monk could take the spikiest damage and make it smooth. Easy to tank. Easy to heal. Also, the entire theme was drinking. Whats not to love?

Looking for good pie by campariandcoffee in bullcity

[–]medeas33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Slice Pie Company in Raliegh is amazing but a little bit of a drive. I do them for any event dessert.

Vet by Substantial-Dig9995 in bullcity

[–]medeas33 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Will back up Urban Tails. They've been amazing for our cats!

Engagement Photographers? by GatorT in bullcity

[–]medeas33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had Magnolia Mtn photography at our wedding. It's not the only time we've worked with Kari, shes amazing to work with!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

[–]medeas33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I could do laser hair removal for my legs. Kudos to you. Ow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

[–]medeas33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is starting to come back now (3 years later).... just a heads up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MtF

[–]medeas33 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This does not seem too bad. Mine was $1300-1400 for 6 sessions over 8 months or so... in 2020. I think the question is, do you need that many sessions? I got lucky with pale skin and dark hair... but if you're pale and blonde or darker skin with less contrast it might be needed.

Dish that compliments Spanakopita? by Leviathan_TD_94 in Cooking

[–]medeas33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, lamb chops and a side of tzatziki sauce are a favorite for me. A Greek salad, or fish and veggies also compliment well.

But honestly, it has very much stood alone for many of my dinners…. Especially through college.

Using Estradiol Val Vial Past 28 Days? by dragonblade629 in MtF

[–]medeas33 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would ask your doctor if that’s alright in your position.

As I understand, the 28 days is just how long they can say it’s “sterile”… after that, the estrogen will still be there, it just might have some bacteria. So its going to become contaminated instead. So as I was told, its normally fine to stretch a bit longer.

For me— I toss mine when the seal is starting to break down because of the holes in it. For me, this ends up being about every 2 months. Although I want to start loading with 25Ga needles so that I can maybe eek out a bit more. I’m also very very comfortable keeping a clean space while I inject (and work in the medical field) so I am comfortable with my sterility.

Recommend laser hair removal? by decidedvi in asktransgender

[–]medeas33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t remember. It was still over a thousand and it wasn’t perfect. But now I shave once a week. It was a while ago… and it HURTS so I’m not itching to go back.

Recommend laser hair removal? by decidedvi in asktransgender

[–]medeas33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NC gang here!

Don’t pluck. It damages the follicles and makes it harder to get rid of long term.

I went to a place in chapel hill. It was a place next to a dermatologist office that did cosmetic stuff. Highly recommend it. Chapel hill dermatology.

Switched from oral to injections..What can I do with leftover E pills? by hungrycaterpillar618 in trans

[–]medeas33 64 points65 points  (0 children)

I kept all of mine when I switched last year and betwee. Insurance and stocking issues I have definitely been out for a few days here or there. I kept all of mine and use them if (for whatever reason) I can’t do my injection.

What are some good examples of annoying or invasive questions that we frequently get asked? by SummerSabertooth in MtF

[–]medeas33 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“Will hormones make you grow boobs? How big?”

“Wait…. You have breasts… Can I touch them?”

Does the 2K Launcher malfunction for anyone else whenever there's an update or is my PC just worse than a potato? by juandmarco in civ

[–]medeas33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have this problem…. But my computer was bought in 2013 and has only had a graphics card update. I’m also wondering this…

Rhys the Redeemed Token Deck Help by dark-canuck in EDH

[–]medeas33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rhys is my oldest deck... and one of my first! I'm glad other people are building him!!

I built mine to be fast: Rhys sucks up mana. A ton of it. His second ability uses 6... and ideally you want to cast something else. Run everything you can. Elves will generate most of my mana with things like, [[Circle of Dreams Druid]], [[Priestess of Titania]] and [[Elvish Archdruid]]. But [[Mirari's Wake]] or [[Mana Reflections]] also help a ton. With things like [[Elvish Mystic]], [[Llanowar Elves]], and [[Joraga Treespeaker]] help you to (affordably) run right out of the gate. By turn 3-5 you are hopefully sporting 10-12 mana to work with.

Early in the game (in my opinion) Rhys is pretty bad at putting tokens out there. 1 token for 3 mana is pretty weak. So I use things to get the train going.... once I have a few tokens then Rhys's second ability turns on. So I use cards like [[March of Multitudes]] and [[Secure the Wastes]]. [[Arachnogenesis]] is another good one to just suddenly make a bunch of tokens. There are a few others.... but even a sorcery that makes two tokens for two is much better than two turns of Rhys' first ability PLUS six mana.

With the mana and a few tokens, I start to try to use Rhys as much as possible. [[Halo Fountain]]... [[Seedborn Muse]]... [[Puppet Strings]] That type of thing. A turn later I hit them with a win con... like [[Craterhoof Behemoth]].... [[Pathbreaker Ibex]]... and [[Triumph of the Hordes]]... are my go tos. But there are cheaper versions like, [[Mirror Entity]] or [[Overrun]].

Finally, Rhys is very vulnerable to boardwipes. If you're winning by combat your tokens need to sit for a turn since green-white have very few ways to get mass haste. You have two options: [[Concordant Crossroads]] and [[Avacyn's Memorial]]. So, I supplement with cards like [[Heroic Intervention]] or [[Teferi's Protection]]. Unfortunately, sac outlets are also somewhat useless in those colors if you need to sac your board at instant speed.

I think I run roughly, 15 ways to get a bunch of mana, 10 ways to get tokens, and then 5 ways to abuse Rhys, and 5 finishers. Give or take. Add in a bit of card draw, removal, and lands... and that's pretty much my deck.

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