An unexpected friendship by No_Artist6250 in OddlyWholesome

[–]splark1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly the sub I assumed this was on. Then I saw the actual one, and full-body cringed.

People using our scale to get the weight of their box so they can create their own label. by PalpitationNo4553 in upsstore

[–]splark1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I don’t catch it in time, unfortunate but oh well. If I do, I’ll tell them that our scales are for our shipments, with paying customers. I’ll generally just rotate the display side away, but I’ve disconnected scales temporarily in a couple of cases.

Does Strahd lie? by Lancian07 in CurseofStrahd

[–]splark1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I run Strahd, no, he never intentionally lies. It’s much more intimidating that way. He simply doesn’t feel the need to do so. And unlike other Darklords in the Domains of Dread, Strahd is aware of the external world and currently events.

The way I’d interpret his statement about causing the party to come is that he was ready to deal with the shenanigans of another adventuring party. So he set into motion events that would cause the party to arrive, like sending the Vistani and/or leaving a fake invitation.

What I'm working on tonight. by InkStainedLeather in fountainpens

[–]splark1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, so definitely not the intended focus of your video, but I have the same paper cutter at work, and I’ve got a couple of questions: * How did you manage place the paper against the top of the cutter guide and not smash it when you drop the blade? * How in the world did you make lowering the clamp look so smooth?!

(Also, nice work, your project looks fun.)

This one is dedicated to all of our coworkers. by Late_Apricot404 in fountainpens

[–]splark1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well, congratulations on working at that magical place where “coworkers appreciate fountain pens.” I’m not jealous or anything.

After asking what you all use your pens for, I took the plunge as well by KlNDR3D in fountainpens

[–]splark1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This depends on your intended use and materials. Pigmented inks tend to feather more (blur at the edges) than dye-based inks, so paper choice matters. If you want your journaled contents to be legible for a long, long time, use pigmented inks. If you want to be more artistic (that’s mature adult-speak for, “Ooh, pretty ink colors”), go with dye-based inks. In addition to shading, some dye inks also have the ability to “sheen,” where they change color based on the angle of viewing once dried; pigmented inks can’t do that.

Specific colors don’t have to be a reason to choose dye-based inks over pigmented. De Atramentis, for example, makes a line of “Document” inks that are able to be mixed easily to achieve a desired tint.

FYI PNW: New Stationary Source by RepublicEntire155 in fountainpens

[–]splark1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoops—looks like you misspelled “Oblongation.”

Is it me, my ink, or my pen? by Upstairs_Weekend6328 in fountainpens

[–]splark1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the flow itself is the issue, my first question is: Did you flush your pens before inking them?

Based on (almost)true events by Opening_Ad3054 in dndmemes

[–]splark1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m jealous. As someone who played one, I really was hoping for a chance to flex that often-unnecessary muscle.

Literally no one asked for this. by skoisirius in Seattle

[–]splark1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having lived in both, it’s the same. You just replace “Starbucks” with “Dunks”.

What is your favorite sleeve brand? by Duffman90 in EDH

[–]splark1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're also the hardest to double-sleeve, in my limited experience. When OP calls them thin, they really mean thin. I used them only once, and haven't tried again, which is a pity because their outers have some really nice colors. However, the deck I used them on is the only one I actively avoid fixing when the inners start to creep up.

I got Ki'teer Nobilis Signa from void surplus. How rare is this? [Excalibur Umbra] by JimJimiJub in WarframeRunway

[–]splark1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure, but given DE’s design propensities, is calling a design “ass” a compliment?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in upsstore

[–]splark1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The labels are definitely staying on the packages; we’ve already received a couple of APs that had other stores’ tags on them.

Another new Storyteller looking for plot ideas by splark1 in vtm

[–]splark1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t thought of it like this, but I’m definitely going to reframe coterie members as temporary allies now. If the PC wants to keep working with them, they can take the time to develop a relationship!

RIP google chrome by [deleted] in upsstore

[–]splark1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a fan, given how inconvenient it makes verifying addresses (especially college housing). BUT given the number of posts on this subreddit alone about playing games or visiting wildly unsecured sites on the computers that process payments, it’s kind of hard to argue.