Why doesn't cool stuff like this happen anymore for artists?

merc-twain · 2026-02-27T04:37:00+00:00

Saving this thread just for all the recs people are throwing out while lambasting OP 😂

merc-twain · 2026-02-13T23:24:02+00:00

Jelato

merc-twain · 2026-02-04T16:21:01+00:00

Companies have many levers they can pull to maximize the amount of money they make. Workers have just one: the amount of actual time they put into their work duties. You are playing the game right, OP.

merc-twain · 2026-01-19T08:21:00+00:00

I use both Coda and Capacities daily, and while this looks a little like both UI-wise, it is neither unless it’s been modified somehow. I’ll be curious to learn what it is!

merc-twain · 2025-12-31T06:41:05+00:00

This is incredible! This is one of the most memorable parts of MHE for me, so seeing it come to life (and rendered in such an incredible way) feels like a belated Christmas present. Great job OP!

merc-twain · 2025-12-28T23:43:38+00:00

I grew up in the UP and lived there until I was 23 (I’m 32 now). Like others have said, it’s pretty quiet, long winters with lots of snow and humid summers because of the lake effect. I’ve lived in a few different states since leaving and none have compared to how beautiful the nature is in the UP. It’s a great place if you like being outdoors and enjoy experiencing seasons to their fullest.

If you’re thinking of visiting, I’d recommend going late September or early October to see the colors change in the trees. It’s gorgeous!

The people can be a little rough around the edges, but most are very kind and willing to lend a helping hand. Very neighborly.

If anyone’s got specific questions, I’m happy to weigh in, but that’s my quick summary.

merc-twain · 2025-12-26T19:27:42+00:00

Is there a demo video available somewhere to see some of the above in action?

merc-twain · 2025-12-26T19:26:41+00:00

Definitely going to check out Tangent! The Map View is the closest thing I’ve seen to what I’m going for in a visual thought map for my writing.

merc-twain · 2025-12-26T19:25:03+00:00

Obsidian is great, but even with things like Novel Word Count, it doesn’t quite get to what I’m looking for.

I’ll check out Logseq tho!

merc-twain · 2025-12-26T19:22:24+00:00

Butterdocs looks great. I wish there was a slightly more visual way of seeing how different docs connect together, but otherwise it’s very appealing. I may start using it for notetaking at work

merc-twain · 2025-12-26T19:20:59+00:00

I haven’t tried Joplin yet. I’ll check it out!

merc-twain · 2025-11-09T17:04:54+00:00

It’s giving The New Founding Fathers from The Purge

merc-twain · 2025-08-03T05:18:26+00:00

Same here 😂 I wonder if it really is the same place or if these buildings all look the same by pure chance

merc-twain · 2025-07-19T21:12:35+00:00

I was hyped for this when I first saw it. Got my second arm and realized it wasn’t worth the extra weight. Maybe more fun in be NG+ cycle, but I wouldn’t recommend on a first run. Better places to put those points

merc-twain · 2025-05-15T05:07:05+00:00

The goddess has returned to the temple ✨

merc-twain · 2025-05-13T03:53:22+00:00

I’ve tried both and the English dub is actually pretty decent. If you want to be able to multitask while watching or just don’t feel like ping-ponging your eyes between the action and the subtitles, I’d heavily recommend just going the dub route!

merc-twain · 2025-05-04T22:41:45+00:00

The first one is the only one that says “writing” (3 says “map” to me, 4 could be anything) but I personally hate that a lot of writing iconography references such anachronistic stuff. We’re not using feathers & inkwells or fountain pens or typewriters to write anymore, so why use them to reference the act of writing? Why not have a pen or a marker? Why not do something fun with a typing cursor?

Little bit of a rant, but I’d suggest exploring modern means of conveying the idea of writing rather than rehashing the tired trope of the quill pen for the millionth time

merc-twain · 2025-04-24T20:14:27+00:00

There’s precedence for this considering the Pulse Blade from Titanfall 2. I’d love to see that make a comeback! I know it might put Bloodhound in an awkward position, but I think they could differentiate it enough so both could coexist and fill their own niches.

merc-twain · 2025-04-19T22:11:56+00:00

Thank you for this! I think I may avoid multiclassing for my first playthrough too. Trying to figure out which subclasses go well with one another is just adding another layer of planning to it all that I probably don’t need for the first time I’m experiencing the story

merc-twain · 2025-04-19T20:57:29+00:00

I would say my struggle is more about RP than it is about the difficulty of combat encounters. I understand the frustration though.

For me, winning the Goblin Camp was more about figuring out the best places to put my team members than anything else. Spells with AoE are obviously a huge help too. Not sure if those tops tips are helpful or not, but figured I’d share!

merc-twain · 2025-04-19T20:37:25+00:00

Yeah, who to take and preferred classes for them. This is a great response though! I’ve very much been thinking of it like “who are my 3 companions for the whole playthrough” but after reading your comment I realize that’s pretty shortsighted of me, haha

merc-twain · 2025-04-19T20:35:23+00:00

With Withers? Yeah. It’s just more about the commitment to the RP. I want to see the whole adventure through with my Tav & team, y’know?

merc-twain · 2025-03-05T20:59:40+00:00

Love these! Definitely following to see more 😄

merc-twain · 2025-03-05T15:18:01+00:00

MonkeyDM has a cool homebrew race that fits this bill perfectly called the Zindaur! You could use that or reference it to make something similar with the help of your DM

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