chgowiz

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Hi! I'm Michael, aka Chgowiz. (Chicago-Wiz).

Parent, grandparent, veteran of US Air Force, IT/programming guy. D&D nerd, NERD!

DIY/hobbyist at things.

Claims to fame/infamy?
Dungeon Masters's Handbook podcast - Co-author of One Page Dungeon template - author of "Three Hex Campaign Starters"

Find me on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@chgowiz

Show threadchgowizJan 19, 2024

You had said "Allegedly they can shoot down Russian planes, because their targeting systems have longer range."

My posts were to indicate that is not so - F16 does not have longer range.

The rest, you and Tom are in agreement.

Show threadchgowizJan 17, 2024

The reverse is probably going to be true, unfortunately. The F16s weaponry is still based on 70s/80s engagement envelopes, more modern Russian a/c use missiles/radar that have much further range. The F16s will be most effective where UKR has additional anti-air assets to keep the more modern a/c away.

A very good breakdown of this by someone who's studied military aircraft for a living...

https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/its-the-range-stupid-part-1
https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/its-the-range-stupid-part-2
https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/q-and-a-regarding-f-16s-for-ukraine
https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/q-and-a-regarding-f-16s-for-ukraine-51d
https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/q-and-a-regarding-f-16-for-ukraine

It’s the Range, Stupid… Part 1

Hello everybody! Today I would like to address a number of questions and commentaries that have surfaced ever since….gosh, that was back in September this year, though feels like few ages ago… - ever since I’ve addressed specific topics and explain few additional issues related to air warfare over Ukraine. Indeed, even take a look into the future, and explain what to expect in the coming months.

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Show threadchgowizJul 21, 2023
whynotboth.gif trolololol.gif ;)
Show threadchgowizJul 21, 2023
Firefly (and it's movie, Serenity). I just didn't enjoy them, just didn't click with me.
Show threadchgowizJul 19, 2023

I tried a Creality Ender 3 a couple of years ago. Struggled a lot, for me, it required a lot of aftermarket replacements to make it work well. I sold it about 6 mo later.

In Mar, I bought an Anycubic Kobra. Out of the box, worked like a champ and has continued to. None of the struggles I had with the Ender. Only add on was a sensor to let me know when I'm out of filament.

You'll probably hear from folks who bought an Ender and had great success, and folks who struggled w/a Kobra, though. It's like an automobile... you're going to hear good and bad stories for each model.

Honestly, I read a lot of articles and just found what fit my use case, expectations and budget. Your first one will definitely be a learning experience.

Good luck!

Show threadchgowizJul 19, 2023
If it's dimensions are suitable, it will assume a sedentary position.
Show threadchgowizJul 16, 2023
Heh. Nope, 30something in the 90s. Just enjoyed good sci-fi then :D
Show threadchgowizJul 15, 2023

So many good ones named, but I'm going to go with

  • The Hammerhead from "Space: Above & Beyond"

  • Any/all of the fighter ships from the video game series "Wing Commander"

  • How come nobody's mentioned the fantastic Eagle Transporter System from Space-1999??????

    • chgowizJun 30, 2023

    How To Play OD&D - The Hidden Resources You Haven't Seen by The Dungeon Master's Handbook Podcast

    I share four key resources that I think will help anyone who is trying to learn how to play along with the original three little brown books of Dungeons & Dragons as printed back in 1974.

    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedungeonmastershandbook/episodes/Episode-57---How-To-Play-ODD---The-Hidden-Resources-You-Havent-Seen-e26bvl1

    Episode 57 - How To Play OD&D - The Hidden Resources You Haven't Seen by The Dungeon Master's Handbook Podcast

    I share four key resources that I think will help anyone who is trying to learn how to play along with the original three little brown books of Dungeons & Dragons as printed back in 1974. Plus, probably one of the most unusual call-ins from a fellow podcaster that you’ll hear! ---- OD&D Proboards Forum - https://odd74.proboards.com/ Philotomy’s Musings - https://www.grey-elf.com/philotomy.pdf Delta’s D&D Hotspot Blog - https://deltasdnd.blogspot.com/ Wayne Rossi’s Original Setting - https://initiativeone.blogspot.com/2013/05/od-setting-posts-in-pdf.html Want to comment/ask questions? Leave me a voice message on Anchor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/thedungeonmastershandbook/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also leave a voicemail at ‪(312) 625-8281‬. I blog at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I'm on Mastodon! Find me here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dice.camp/@chgowiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits:  Intro music - Dragonaut by Bradley The Buyer (bit.ly/2ASpAlF) / Outro music - Dream by Wild Shores (bit.ly/2jbJehK) / All music used with permission.

    Spotify for Podcasters
    Show threadchgowizJun 29, 2023

    I played "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons" on the Intellivision that my g/f had at the time. Most everyone else had Atari 2600s, so it felt rare (at the time) to play on it. It had a funky controller with weird keypads and a disc that was like a joystick, but hard to play with.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Dungeons_%26_Dragons:_Cloudy_Mountain

    Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Cloudy Mountain - Wikipedia