The First Level of Druidstone features rangers, druids, priests and cancer. I guess oncology is one way to really raise the stakes right away!
Author: Weems
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 11: Caterium, Supercomputers, and Geothermal Power
After some offline exploration, I found a new type of ore called Caterium that gives us access to all manner of advanced electronics!
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 29: Stone Cold Redemption
The Syndicate's second trip into the dig site ends with a glorious battle, and an unusual resolution.
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 10: Dragon’s Hangover
This is it! The last stage of Tavern Tycoon. Let's see if we can apply everything we have learned that far and complete our final challenge.
[G^G] May 2019 Update – I’m Getting Married!
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After 14 months of planning Meesh and I are finally getting married! While all that is going on, check out a look back on what we've done, and what is to come.
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 10: The Jetpack, Manufacturing, and The Edge of The World
Today we demonstrate proper splitting and merging, computer and heavy modular frame manufacturing, and why you shouldn't jump off the edge of the world...
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 09: Nothing Is On Special
The 9th stage of Tavern Tycoon has us re-visiting a previous tavern, but this time we need to find a way to cram all of the end-game services in.
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 9.5(Bonus Episode): Oil Automation and Truck Routes
With the oil fields surveyed it is time to complete the next step of the process. (surprise surprise) Full automation!
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 09: Drilling For Oil and Hard Drives
With Project Assembly: Platform complete, it is time to move on to the next frontier. Drilling for oil!
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 08: Graveyard Happy Hour
After my first attempt at this level went 6 feet under, I was able to rise from the grave and make the best ceme-tavern the world has ever seen!
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 08: Building Vertical and Project Assembly Framework
After some fairly detailed work off camera, I am finally ready to build the Space Elevator's Framework.
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 07: Pirate Bay of Blue Seas
Having established that I am not a very zen individual, I go somewhere that would hopefully treasure my talents a bit more.
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 06: Garden of Zen
The so-called "Garden of Zen" ends up being a tremendous source of frustration.
Dungeons and Data – An Analysis of The First 15 Sessions of The Tanius Campaign
With 15 sessions in the books it is time to stop aggravating and time to start aggregating!
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 07: Perfect Copper Chain and Vehicle Automation
After some fairly productive work off screen we set our sights back on coal, only this time... we are automating!
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 05: Dungeon Is Not An Exception
Turns out that you should probably determine if you are on a fault line BEFORE you open an underground tavern...
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 06: Coal Runnings
After charting out my goals, I realized that a lack of coal was going to prevent me from reaching them. So this time around we are going on an expedition!
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 05: Faster Conveyor Belts and Poor Reading Comprehension
In this episode Weems gets a little bit too excited about conveyer belts.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 28: Avert Your Eyes
The rescue mission continues, and the party tries to learn from their previous mistake.
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 04: Let’s Build A Multi-level Factory
In this episode we return to the hub and try our hand at creating some components using the assembler.
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 03: Chainsaw Bushwhacking
After some hub cleanup we finally leave home! We explore the nearby area and find out that its tranquility should not be confused with friendliness.
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 2.5: Improving Efficiency by Splitting and Merging
With the space elevator up, I turn down the intensity a bit and start looking for ways to improve the output of our factory chains.
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 02: The Space Elevator
After a couple hour break to smelt lots of ore, I pressed record again. This time we set our sights on tier 1 hub upgrades and the space elevator.
Satisfactory Early Access – Episode 01: Planetfall
Satisfactory Early Access is here! I cleared my schedule for the night, and armed with my knowledge from the Alpha, was able to make some serious progress.
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 04: Winter Is Coming
Finally a real curve ball! This time it took me 2 attempts to beat the level. Turns out your cooks need to know how to make all of the food on the menu...
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 03: My Tavern, My Rules
Level 2 of Tavern Tycoon is officially in the books! Let's see if my management prowess holds up through level 3...
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 02: Everything Is On Special
With the first level of Tavern Tycoon in the bag I decided to record my very first attempt at the second level. What could possibly go wrong?
G^G Site Blog #4 – I Should Have Just Eloped Edition
After a bit of a hiatus, I was finally able to pull together my next site update! Read this to learn more about the present and future state of the site.
Tavern Tycoon – Episode 01: In Wine Is Wisdom
I have a little downtime before Satisfactory Early Access begins, and after taking a look through my Steam queue I found this charming little Tavern simulator.
Satisfactory Alpha – Episode 04: The Space Elevator(Bonus Episode)
In the twilight hours of the Satisfactory Alpha weekend I recorded my longest session yet. I can't wait for this game to come out.
Satisfactory Alpha – Episode 03: Basic Automation
The marathon continues. During the second video of the day I finally get a grasp of how basic automation works.
Satisfactory Alpha – Episode 02: Meeting The Neighbors
Day 2 of Satisfactory Alpha Weekend turned into a bit of a marathon. This is the first of three videos I ultimately ended up making...
Satisfactory Alpha – Episode 01: Setting Up Home Base
I celebrated getting into the Satisfactory Alpha weekend by making my first ever Youtube video! Please be gentle...
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 27: Back to the Underground
The party takes another job with the Endgar Mining Guild. Only this time, it is a rescue mission.
The Next Level – How To Build A Battlestation On A Budget
Want to take your battlestation to the next level? Turns out you don't need a towering rig with multiple high-end graphics cards.
Gateway Games – Video Games for Beginners: Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime
The fourth game in my Gateway Games series is the co-op spaceship side-scroller Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime. This star-studded spectacle is a blast for gamers of all levels, and sets the standard for what makes a great gateway game.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 26: … And Dragons
The party prepares for the final battle of the Endgar games, which pits them against a creature of legendary origin.
G^G Site Blog #3 – I Hate Houses Edition
Meesh and I are buying a house(which has been consuming our lives). Fortunately I was able to find (a little bit of) free time during E3 to jot down (a lot of) my thoughts! Check out this 3rd installment of the G^G site blog to find out more!
The Biz – E3 2018 – Satisfactory: PC E3 Recap and Post-E3 Updates
A fairly deep dive into Coffee Stain Studio's upcoming game Satisfactory, including both E3 and post-E3 coverage.
The Biz – E3 2018 – Mavericks Proving Ground: PC E3 Recap
My thoughts on the footage of Mavericks Proving Ground at E3, and how I believe it is destined to fail.
The Biz – E3 2018 – Fallout 76: BE3 Demo Recap
Our thoughts on the latest scoop at E3 on Bethesda's next title, Fallout 76
The Biz – E3 2018 – Rage 2: BE3 Demo Recap
Our thoughts on the oft forgotten franchise Rage, and its second installment Rage 2.
The Biz – E3 2018 – Dying Light 2: Microsoft Demo Recap
A nice chunk of information on Dying Light 2 was released at E3, here are my thoughts on it.
The Biz – E3 2018 – The Walking Dead: E3 Demo Recap
Our thoughts on the E3 discussions around the final Chapter of Telltale's The Walking Dead.
The Biz – E3 2018 – Anthem: EA Play Demo Recap
As I watched through the Anthem presentation I had one re-occuring thought, "This looks a hell of a lot like Destiny"
The Biz – E3 2018 – Command and Conquer Rivals: EA Play Demo Recap
The short play sessions are definitely ideal for the bite sized experience format prevalent in mobile games today. However, despite its strong franchise ties, I expect Command and Conquer Rivals will be forgotten the moment both players get off the toilet.
The Biz – E3 2018 – Sea of Solitude: EA Play Presentation Recap
Our thoughts on the Sea of Solitude demo from e3 2018.
The Biz – E3 2018 – Unravel Two: EA Play Demo Recap
Thoughts on the Unravel Two demo from E3 2018.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 25: Light Match, Then Walk Away Looking Cool
The party hangs out around the coliseum bloodworks for a bit, where they evidently decided to dial up the theatrics a bit for the second battle.
G^G Site Blog #2 – Spring Cleaning
In my second site blog I cover the latest G^G content, GDPR, Ad Serving, and some minor life events taking place.
Gateway Games – Video Games for Beginners: Orcs Must Die 2
With two games under her belt, Meesh and I decided to play another co-op game. However, this time instead of cooking soup we were cooking orcs.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 24: Let The Games Begin
The party boldly enters their first battle in the coliseum. The narrator of this story is no help whatsoever.
Gateway Games – Video Games for Beginners: Overcooked
The second game in my Gateway Games series is the co-op cooking simulator Overcooked. This cheesy delight was a critical second step in Meesh's gaming journey.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Optional Martial Combat Rules: Moving Players Past Stab and Shoot
Some optional rules for martial characters in D&D 5e that allow you to smash, stagger, tackle, throw, subdue, and intimidate your foes!
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 23: An Awkward Introduction
The party returns to Endgar and finishes a few tasks around town. The journal's narrator also finally reveals himself to the party. The response is mixed at best.
G^G Site Blog #1 – Hello World!
Welcome to Grow Up and Game! This is a not-so brief write-up explaining where the 50+ articles on this website came from, and what you can expect from G^G in the future.
Gateway Games – Video Games for Beginners: Telltale’s The Walking Dead Franchise
Bringing a non-gamer to the world of gaming is hard. However, I think Telltale's The Walking Dead is the perfect game to introduce them to the medium.
Gateway Games – Introducing Non-Gamers To The Gaming World
Gateway Games aren't a new concept, but in practice most of the "games for beginners" lists I read online are kind of weak. I aim to fix that!
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 22: The Blackthorn Syndicate
The party leaves Blackheart Manor with a few new assets. However, they run into a couple of complications on the road.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 21: Till Death Do Us Part
Our heroes finally reach the tomb of Renlia's betrothed, and bring the story of Blackheart Manor to a close.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 20: Back To The Task At Hand
The party licks their wounds and looks the finish the task that brought them to Blackheart Manor.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 19: The Eye of The Storm
In chapter 19 of our Campaign Dairy with the help of a new ally the party mounts a counter attack against the night hag.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: The Artisan’s Tools
Inside you'll find a brief overview, followed by a detailed description of every artisan's toolkit in D&D 5th Edition.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Tinker’s Tools
Today we cover the final artisan's toolkit in our crafting kit series, the tinker's tools.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Smith’s Tools
Today we learn how to use the quintessential fantasy crafting kit in your 5th edition campaign.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Weaver’s Tools
Come on in and find out how the fruit of the loom can create fruitful results in your campaign.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Leatherworker’s Tools
Ditch your sweater and put on your leathers. It is time to dig in to the dirty details behind leatherworking.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Alchemist’s Supplies
Let's fire up the boiling flask and distill the rules around using the alchemist's supplies in 5th edition.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Painter’s Supplies
Why hello there neighbor. Won't you join me for brief write-up on how the painter's supplies can be used to help inspire the villagers to clean up the neighborhood?
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Calligrapher’s Supplies
Today we learn how to use the calligrapher's tools in your campaign and give credence to the old saying "The pen is mightier than the sword".
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Cobbler’s Tools
D&D requires you to think on your feet, so today we learn how extra attention to the bottom of your soles could help you save some unfortunate souls.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Potter’s Tools
If video games have taught us anything, pots are an endless source of life and wealth. Bad Zelda jokes aside, today we talk about crafting pottery in 5e.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Cook’s Utensils
Today we fire up the oven and learn how cooking can fill your party member's bellies, and your coin purse.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Brewer’s Supplies
Today we go into detail on what a brewer does, and how the brewers tools can be used to benefit your party in 5th edition.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Glassblower’s Tools
Although it is more specialized, The glassblower's tools offers a player many options on both practical and artistic fronts. If your party has any interest in poison-making or alchemy the glassblower's tools are a choice that should not be overlooked.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Mason’s Tools
If you are interested in building and enhancing your party's stronghold, then the Mason's tools should not be overlooked. Today we break down the tools that specialize in breaking down and assembling stones into structures in your campaign.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Carpenter’s Tools
The Carpenter's Tools might not help you slay the dragon, but they could be a critical part of your journey to its nest.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Cartographer’s Tools
In this edition of The Questionable Arcana Crafting series we look at new and existing rules around map making to create an improved cartography system.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 18: Toil and Trouble
In chapter 18 of our Campaign Dairy the party finds themselves being harassed, attacked, and cursed by a seemingly un-catchable foe.
D&D 5e – Dungeons and Data: Party Statistics From The First 10 Sessions of The Tanius Campaign
Now that we have finished re-telling the events from the first 10 sessions of our D&D campaign, it is time to start counting instead of recounting.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 17: Ruined Upholstery
In Chapter 17 the party continues exploring Blackheart Manor. Not wanting to be caught by surprise again our heroes opt for a more aggressive approach...
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Jeweler’s Tools
An instructional on how to use the jeweler's tools in D&D 5e, and how it ties into our home-brewed crafting system.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: Creating and Selling Artwork
Sometimes crafting the same iron dagger over and over for profit gets boring. To fix this we designed an 5e artwork crafting system for you creative types.
Drinking and Dragons – A D&D Drinking Game for 5th Edition
Dungeons and Dragons is a social game by nature. Our goal is to simply help take that experience to the next level.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 16: Occupied Upholstery
Despite the party's newly heightened senses, the denizens of the manor show that they have a few tricks up their sleeve.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: The Woodcarver’s Tools
With our crafting system established, our first true set of artisan's tools we are going investigate is the woodcarver's tools. Inside we learn what we can create, when we can create, and how we can create.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 15: Blackheart Manor
The party has a minor incident with some of the manor's stone decorations, and a familiar face from Renlia's past appears.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 14: Lights and Fires
Our heroes continue their quest to Blackheart Manor. On the way they run into a number of strange creatures and respond the way they usually do, by burning things.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crafting: The Poisoner’s Kit
The second installment of our 5e crafting series the Mundane and Magical Makings series features the Poisoner's Kit. In this article we flesh out the poison crafting rules and detail how to close some potential loopholes you might run into.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 13: Renlia’s Plight
In chapter 13 a previous acquaintance asks for the party's assistance in dealing with a supernatural issue.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 12: Nooks and Crannies
In Chapter 12 the party delves deeper into The Dig site, and encounters a few nasties along the way..
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – The Rising Tides of Chaos: Alternative Wild Magic Rules for 5th Edition
An alternative set of wild magic rules for 5e that results in a much higher wild magic surge rate while making sure that wild magic stays "wild".
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 11: A Hole In The Wall
A narrative campaign log containing one party's 5th edition D&D adventures, stories, and shenanigans. In Chapter 11 the party treks underground in an attempt to help the Endgar Mining Guild.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Mundane and Magical Makings: An Alternative Crafting System for 5th Edition
A more robust set of 5e crafting rules that stay true to 5th edition's philosophy of keeping things simple.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 10: Eggs Over Easie
In Chapter 10 the party finishes its ascent to the top of Mount Easie.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 9: The Ascent
The party climbs towards the griffon's nest, and Mount Easie proves to be an inhospitable to outsiders.
D&D 5e – Dungeons and Data: A Statistical Breakdown of The First Five Sessions of The Tanius Campaign
Some people think experience accounting is a chore. Here at Questionably Qualified we think it is a feature. Inside is the first of our Dungeons and Data Series featuring an ever growing supply of D&D graph porn.
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 8: The Bonde Farmstead
The party heads to a farm under siege by a pride of griffons, and takes on their biggest challenge yet!
The Tanius Campaign Journal – Chapter 7: The Exchange
In Chapter 7 the party attempts a prisoner exchange with The Flock.
D&D 5e – Questionable Arcana – Crit Confirmed: Critical Hit Charts and Fumble Charts
Think that 5e critical hits and critical misses are boring? So do we! So we created a couple of 5e crit charts and fumble charts to spice up your sessions!