Off Topic Discussion Megathread

[Illmaeran]

I'll keep it on my To-Watch list for when it gets out of theatres, then! Your mentioning of intrigue and scheming between noble houses is stuff I eat up as well, plus from what I recall it's a sci-fi series of a sort?

Dune is a seminal work of Science Fiction that has influenced many genres/sub-genres and artists since its writing. The overall premise is a coming-of-age story for a young man of a noble house in a galactic empire. Politics is an ever-present theme throughout the story (and entire series, really) with the first part of the book (the current movie) having the most of it front-and-center.

If you can keep yourself concentrated on it, I *highly* suggest reading it. It really is that good and is that important to Sci-Fi.

[Snorky]

I loved reading, but since audible all I can say is audio books are the bomb. I am always in my car traveling so it's perfect and it's also nice at night before I sleep I put the sleep timer on and I'm good to go! Audio books ftw.

[SturmChurro]

I actually haven't celebrated Halloween since like 2009. I mean, other than things like all saints' wake and other halloween events in games. Grew up in a family that barely celebrates holidays for one, but also living in a rural area since I moved from California (my home state) means we don't get trick or treaters. I've moved multiple times since living here too, and still don't get trick or treaters.

Trick or Treat from Casa de Mollusk! Our Halloween tradition is to set up a small fire bowl in the driveway and roast hot dogs and smores while waiting for kids.

This pic definitely brings back memories though.

[Snorky]

https://camelotunchained.com/v3/ in development for years now sigh..

[KitKatnip]

https://camelotunchained.com/v3/ in development for years now sigh..

Ah I remember this one. I recall when ESO was announced, the guy making Camelot Unchained (don't remember his name - Mark or Jacob something?) claimed he could make a better MMO and release it within a year after ESO's release. All talk and no deliver, that guy. If I was one of those kickstarter people I would be beyond PO'd by now.

[Snorky]

Ah I remember this one. I recall when ESO was announced, the guy making Camelot Unchained (don't remember his name - Mark or Jacob something?) claimed he could make a better MMO and release it within a year after ESO's release. All talk and no deliver, that guy. If I was one of those kickstarter people I would be beyond PO'd by now.

Yes Mark Jacobs, DAoC developer. I am one of those founders and yeah I'm not happy. I believe people are still waiting for a refund.

[Caurcas]

Dune, while a seminal work of sci-fi whose influence amongst the genre cannot be stated enough, I've never really vibes with. Mostly due to its ponderous pace.

[TheMightyMollusk]

Finally got around to actually building the Shadow Fox. Dug out the old one for comparison. They're pretty similar in size, although the new one is sharper and more streamlined (mostly due to, y'know, not having a wind-up motor in the torso). The new one also seems to be a slightly bluer black than the original's grayer black, but that could just be my original being a bit faded from years out on the shelf.

A couple notes about the build. First, some of the pointy bits (ears, claws, especially the teeth) are sharp enough that a little caution is warranted. Second, the housing for the mid-torso joints (the first part of step 14 in the instructions) is prone to popping apart if you're not careful when handling those joints. I glued it together, it's fine now, but anyone else building one might want to just glue it while building to save the trouble of having to take it apart to get to it later. I also glued in the small net launcher inside the tail, the tiny tab wasn't strong enough on its own when moving the barrel, but that's less of a hassle to get at. The spoiler-ish flap over the hips is also kind of easy to knock off if you're not paying attention while moving the tail.

Other than those mostly minor issues (the mid-torso joint box is the only one I'd consider a real problem), it's a pretty solid build with plenty of articulation. The main gun still has the original's extending gimmick to rise up and aim around, and there's a 3mm hole between the hips to put it up on a stand for running and leaping poses. It's a little heavy for a Figma-style stand, but a Bandai Action Base can handle it.

[Theodric]

I need to stop leaving Castrum/Dalriada until the day before reset. The longer I wait the more, uh, 'interesting' the groups become.

[TheMightyMollusk]

I need to stop leaving Castrum/Dalriada until the day before reset. The longer I wait the more, uh, 'interesting' the groups become.

You just reminded me that I've had the quest to clear DR in my log since it went live and still haven't gotten around to doing it. I should probably at least try before EW launches and Bozja quiets down.