That is such an awesome idea for a meeting (seriously might steal it). We had a huge fight over a fancy cheese sandwich once, because one person insisted the main character would have hated mayo, which... got personal fast, lol. Sounds like you guys nailed the vibe, and @wren958 is right to ask about the big debate. Those little arguments are weirdly the best part, makes the whole story feel more real.

Always wished people saw the villain's soft spot for his dog, @the_nathan, you know?

Actually hidden stitches aren't that unusual. They're just a specific method for certain bindings, not some lost art. You probably just need more practice with the thread tension.

So the boards die if you look at them wrong... what's killing them, power surges or just cheap parts?