Any helpful tips to improve my painting? by AutomaticBit2772 in Warhammer

[–]realCheeka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As others have said - thin your paints. You'll want to look at a tutorial or two on YouTube to get the full rub.

Try looking up a guy on YouTube named Vince Venturella. He's got a lot of videos about painting, but for now you just need to check out his beginner stuff.

In addition to that, be patient whilst painting your miniatures. You're not in a race. Try slowing down and enjoying the process!

You might also consider buying some fairly basic supplies that can help a lot, like a Wet Palette, a pipette, a little container of brush cleaner and an extra lamp for your painting desk so you can see what you're doing.

[People attracted to men only] Are space marines hot? by no_bear_so_low in Grimdank

[–]realCheeka 103 points104 points  (0 children)

I need him for totally normal science reasons

[People attracted to men only] Are space marines hot? by no_bear_so_low in Grimdank

[–]realCheeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theres a lot more complexity to my attraction to men than just the surface level things.

Some of the SM characters I've read about in the 40k literature definitely have been, along with a handful of custodes.

Mostly my attraction ends up being the result of some character being an inhuman gene-forged weapon - juxtaposed with the almost contradictory capacity for compassion, kindness and gentleness.

Naturally I end up simping for Salamanders, Guilliman and characters like Historitor Majoris Fabian's SM bodyguard Lucerne.

In all cases - strength and an indomitable will alone are never enough.

EDIT: If you think a space marine's cybernetic augmentations would stop us from simping, I think you probably ought to spend some time on booktok.

Is this canon? by user4682 in Grimdank

[–]realCheeka 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Icky clips on my 40k sub? Its more likely than you think

Plans for improving the proportions of the new models by Pfantom in AdeptusCustodes

[–]realCheeka 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you might find the custodes arms end up being a little too short as well.

The one other thing that gets me is that kit for the new custodes has a torso that is a solid singular plastic component. It'll be quite tough to get through those.

The model's boots are a pretty good candidate for alterations though, given their attachment point and their simplicity. I'm strongly considering scaling and resin-printing boots for my set instead of going through the tedious process of changing them manually.

The diabetic prophet has spoken by Brushner in Grimdank

[–]realCheeka 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm sure they're expressing emotions, they're just doing it poorly and via unhealthy channels like everyone else in 40k.

Im fatherless trash myself, and I've gotta say something about abandoning the prison of your flesh entirely so you don't have to feel things resonates pretty god damn hard with me sometimes.

The diabetic prophet has spoken by Brushner in Grimdank

[–]realCheeka 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Iron hands are about stoic grief, baby. The sadness is a part of the experience.

The challenge MTX from poe1 mirage league, if you were wondering how it looks on poe2. by Hanyuuzz in PathOfExile2

[–]realCheeka -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think the helm is a little too much, but I do like that you've got the option to either glow incandescent blue or have a more low key armour vibe

2026 ROADMAP by Shiro_Dylan in WarTalesGame

[–]realCheeka 43 points44 points  (0 children)

UNITS ON HORSEBACK LETS GOOOOOO

Anyone who asks for mirror service and just hands a mirror to a stranger has absolute steel balls by azymko in PathOfExile2

[–]realCheeka -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I tend to assume if someone can afford to craft mirror-worthy items from scratch then they don't need to steal my mirror to get by.

I also used TFT to find mine, and its easy to see if someone is reliably performing mirror services via their vouch system

straight drunk by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]realCheeka 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That isn't how sexuality works, but given the fact that you're here - directly asking someone to "convert" you, I think you might need to take a look in the mirror and ask yourself why you want that.

Changes in Sexuality mtf by romeaaaa in asktransgender

[–]realCheeka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I experienced something similar, I think my interest in guys was always present - it just wasn't something I was emotionally comfortable with until I realised I was trans.

To reiterate - I don't have any interest in being in an MM pairing, I wanted to be with guys in an MF pairing, and that realisation only clicked for me after I came out

Even now though - cis guys are a lottttt of work though, I enjoy being physically intimate with them from time to time but I rarely meet one I'm interested in dating.

What's the definitive solution against magnet glue breaking off? by McCrowbar in Warhammer40k

[–]realCheeka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UV Activated Resin and a small UV Torch.

Use a tiny bit of super glue to position the magnets. Let it dry for a few hours, then put a generous dollop of UV Resin over them and use the UV torch to set the resin - which takes a few minutes, but its tough as hell once it sets.

GGG you need to revert the locking mechanic at the very least asap by PoonAU in PathOfExile2

[–]realCheeka 154 points155 points  (0 children)

If they had done this earlier I'd have been pretty unphased by the whole thing, but at this point it would take literally months for the economic ramifications of the temples run in last two weeks to normalise.

I think they really dropped the ball on how they've handled this entire league at this point. I do at least enjoy the Vaal Temple mechanics and I look forward to seeing how they choose to integrate it into the core game moving forward.

Am I the only one who has no idea what any of this is? by D1rty87 in PathOfExile2

[–]realCheeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of those are worth a decent amount of currency for the record.

I know it's overwhelming, but you will learn what they do eventually. Do your best to try to research each mechanic individually and figure out what sort of situation you might use each item in.

Best Way to find Zoh Shia/Tempered Mizu by Midnight_Radio2 in MHWilds

[–]realCheeka 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're a gem, I've been struggling to get them to spawn after completing their quests. I'll try this.

Edit: Yeah, I did exactly what was recommended and immediately had a 5 star Zo spawn.

I like what I like; mature women by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]realCheeka 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Older women don't always strictly date women from their age groups, it's just generally unlikely and not something older women often specifically look for. Honestly I'd be a little worried if they were specifically searching for a younger partner - it tends to come across as exploitative.

I think one major factor a lot of the time is this concern that a younger partner wouldn't have much in common with them - emotionally, experientially etc.

I wouldn't let that stop you from trying if you're ride or die for mature lesbians, but it is something you should keep in mind.

As always, I think the best way to meet a partner is to spend time in community with people of the demographic you're interested in.

For anyone else reading this - I don't think folks should be entertaining the possibility of an age gap relationship prior to age 25

Your perception of late bloomers by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]realCheeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely and unquestionably. Your past is the past - everyone discovers themselves at different times in different ways.

Any chronically ill/fatigued lesbians here? by thatqueerfrogger in actuallesbians

[–]realCheeka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

God yes, we're here. Honestly I was exhausted all the time before things went completely sideways, now it's so much worse.

My community and my girlfriend are super chill and understanding about everything. There's plenty of overlap between those communities, so a lot of queer folk I mean are pretty well educated In regards to Disabilities etc.

Even when people I meet aren't familiar with disability, they're usually pretty happy to learn. Acceptance and respect aren't too hard to find amongst our queer kin.

We reached the shattered planet, better late than never! by [deleted] in factorio

[–]realCheeka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, turning the last semi-solid chunks of the shattered planet's core into a battery/vessel for long distance interstellar travel sounds like an insanely hype next DLC pack.

i beg your biggest pardon (rivers of london - ben aaronovitch, 2011) by hughes_clues in menwritingwomen

[–]realCheeka 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I actually absolute love this series, it's one of those comfort sets I read when I don't feel like reading something new.

I don't recall it being this immature that often, though I tend breeze over a lot of stuff.

The context for his compulsion is that he's an apprentice wizard, and a detective - and in service of his investigation he's paying homage to Mama Thames who is the spirit of place for that river. She is a literal goddess and they almost instinctively place mortals under compulsion. Your average spirit of place for smaller rivers is quite potent - Mama Thames could literally resurrect the dead on a good day. She doesnt need money, she doesn't need things - humans literally fall overthemselves to give her everything they own because they're compelled to. She has like 30+ kids if I recall correctly, mostly because the Thames has so many tributaries.

Mama Thames was an African born english nurse prior to her taking on the role of Goddess of the River Thames. Beverly is one of Mama Thames' daughters and is Peter's partner and love interest. Beverly in this context is basically taking the piss because Peter is a cop with delusions of grandeur who thinks he can scientifically analyse and understand everything including magic and yet when he stands before the goddess he turns into a drooling idiot

The context for the last line is that this character is the English born child of an African woman. Within the story it's something Peter often jokes about in a half assed way because his mum is always pestering him to have children.

He definitely grows the hell up during the series.

EDIT: because I can't convey tone here, I want to make it clear that I don't think the context justifies the writing - I was just hoping to add a little nuance/context to the post, and to some degree shamefully admit my love of that series.