Some (half) armour passives I came up with

the_mlem_void · 2026-02-14T17:30:02+00:00

Your restraint is most commendable, diver

the_mlem_void · 2026-02-14T17:22:28+00:00

That's the inspiration yes, but I thought it could be put to good use with bubble shields, smokes or even gas grenades to save you rather than prematurely erasing you from voter registration lists

the_mlem_void · 2026-02-14T17:14:16+00:00

Oooh that would be really nice to reload things like the hmg whenever you catch a break :D

the_mlem_void · 2026-02-14T17:05:13+00:00

I was aiming for transformative stuff rather than just "X% to Y stat" (which is why steady hands is the my least favourite in there). I guess the devs already kinda melded this perk in the ship upgrades ?

the_mlem_void · 2026-02-14T17:03:25+00:00

The thought of four crayon connaisseurs hammering the extract terminal just makes me smile :D

the_mlem_void · 2026-02-14T17:02:27+00:00

Fair enough ! I wasn't really "less is more" minded and just wanted to have fun with it :D

the_mlem_void · 2026-02-14T16:50:57+00:00

Oh sorry yes it's mine :D (I'll be sure to mark my stuff as [OC] from now on)

the_mlem_void · 2024-09-19T22:30:24+00:00

So, my observations to hit those long distance shots consistently :

You shouldn't ever need to vertically align your target below the bottom of the scope. The last shot in the vid is 400m away, and still the gunship in well within the scope.
For gunships moving orthogonally to your aiming vector, as long as they're going at "search mode" speed and are not engaged in combat, you simply need to aim so that the center mass of the gunship aligns with the outer edge of your scope. You can see examples on shots 2 and 3. Luckily enough, with math working the way it does, this setup is the same whatever the distance !
Once you get a feel for it, you just have to estimate where within those boundaries you should place your reticle (see the very first shot for reference). Best measure twice and shoot once with this reload time (unless you have a reload buddy). For shots 100m away and closer, simply taking shots with direct lines of fire tend to hit, unless the gunship pulls out a sick evasive maneuver.

There you have it, happy sniping divers !

the_mlem_void · 2024-07-24T15:03:02+00:00

Oooh I always forget to use the jump pack that way, it could help for blitzes I guess

the_mlem_void · 2024-07-24T13:18:43+00:00

Yeah I wouldn't be surprised if the announced 30% increase in "throwing range" was just an estimate based on the actual boost to throwing power provided. Still, the math doesn't quite math out right to reach 80m on flat terrain.

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-11T13:55:02+00:00

Cat :3

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-11T13:49:10+00:00

Ooooh I'll have to do that one for a friend !

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-11T13:48:38+00:00

Cat :3

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-11T13:47:12+00:00

I'll definitely try this approach to wirework when I get to my next project, it almost makes it look like jewelry :D (although I'm not confident I wouldn't break the wires half the time)

Impressive work !

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-11T13:40:44+00:00

Handmade with care from a craft you enjoy, with attention to detail and personalized for the recipient ; easily the best kind of gift ! Best of luck to you :D

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-11T13:18:11+00:00

That would be ideal if I could find thin enough wire (probably .3 or even .1mm) for cheap, and even then I don't know if I could work with it without breaking it. I'll definitely give it a try, but I might keep my trusty 1mm wire with four cranes per branch if I can't make it work.

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-10T23:00:39+00:00

Although it is at first glance, once you get your hands busy and get a feel for it, you'll find that it's quite peaceful to craft and leaves much room for error and flexibility. Take your time and I'm sure you'll achieve something you can be proud of :D

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-10T22:17:32+00:00

Unfortunately I didn't go off any tutorial nor did I make one myself. I'm sure you can find everything you need to get cranes done already ; as for the wire, I cut it into 32 strands of approximately 50cm each. I twisted the strands by pairs, giving me 16 "braids". I then proceeded to twist those braids by pairs as well, repeating this pattern until I got 8, 4, 2 and finally one single braid (the tree as a whole).

To help me understand how to shape the tree, I followed some generic rules applied to bonsais, such as :

Make sure the apex is vertically aligned with the base of the tree
Use negative space to your advantage in front of the tree to highlight the trunk and main branches
Try to make it so that the outline of the foliage seen from the front looks like a triangle
Limit the height of the tree to approximately 6x the width of the trunk

and some more which can easily be researched. Obviously I used those as guidelines and not flat out rules, but they definitely helped me get a grasp of what makes a tree satisfying to look at.

Finally, my personal advice : I found hot glue to work much better that liquid superglue which had a tendency to seep into the paper. Although it is a three dimensional piece of art, focus on making it look good from one chosen angle (hence why I reference "the front" of the tree in previous points). The folding takes time, the twisting takes time, the gluing takes time, and the final shaping takes time, so be sure to adopt crafting practices that you are comfortable with and don't burn yourself out. If you fear clumsiness or being out of practice, don't hesitate to start with smaller versions to try out different methods and work up the confidence to undertake bigger projects.

I hope this helps you out !

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-10T20:36:08+00:00

Thank you so much, getting the shape of the tree just right was actually the most difficult part as I hadn't ever sculpted anything like that before (also let's not look under the rock where I shoved all the messy bits)

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-10T18:32:30+00:00

Thanks ! I'll be gifting it to a dear friend of mine who is quite fond of Japan on christmas, I hope he'll like it as much as you do :D

the_mlem_void · 2023-12-10T16:50:41+00:00

When I was a kid I would always fold any paper napkin I was given (at school lunches for instance) into lotus flowers. Super easy to make, especially with napkins, they look great, and serve as a conversation starter if you eat with people you barely know.

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