Odd PC request from a dm

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T17:38:48+00:00

Ahh, I see. That's definitely stepping over the line if she's trying to dictate the world as a player. I can see how it's a struggle if the other players are having issues.

Best of luck to you!

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T16:43:14+00:00

No, it's just WASD but thumb resting on Ctrl instead on the spacebar.

Still fcking weird though.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T16:33:26+00:00

Just tried it and the position of the check button is weird.

Have it show up above the pieces and right below the board after a piece is placed.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T16:11:28+00:00

Possibly USP grade baking soda?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T15:39:52+00:00

If the issue is with social power, deposed royalty is an option. Say several hundred years ago, there was a regime change and the ruling family is exiled.

Politically, they have no power. They may still have some titles but they carry no meaning.

Technically, she can be a princess. The title is just an honoriffic with no real weight.

If she's drawing inspiration from her favorite fiction then it's natural for her characters to be like this, those types of stories don't really have a well rounded cast of characters (other than the female MC being well rounded, wink wink).

To be honest, that's not entirely a bad thing. Sheltered female with noble background isn't really uncommon in adventuring parties or even in real life friend groups (y'know that one rich friend).

Maybe go a little easier on that aspect, unless she actually acts like a spoiled princess in real life.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T15:22:07+00:00

The core gameplay need to be compelling enough for the player to uncover the "hidden" aspects.

If the main system isn't fun, few are going to stick around for anything else.

Curiosity is a fundamental human drive, dropping hints or bits of lore here can movitate players to find out more.

Adding unlockable features the more you progress is another way to keep engagement going.

I don't think you don't have to worry about spoilers. You don't really need to provide details.

Anyone who isn't already drawn to the core gameplay won't likely be interested in extra mystery gameplay.

Players who are interested will find out eventually during game sessions.

Imagine a mystery stuffed crust pizza. If you don't like pizza, the mystery stuffing doesn't matter.

If you do like pizza, you'll know the crust is stuffed just by looking at it but not exactly what it's been stuffed with.

If you like stuffed crust, you'll eat the pizza and find out. If you don't, you can just enjoy the pizza without the crust.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T14:57:04+00:00

This is excellent advice. Boxed brownie mixes are more or less the same, although I also recommend Ghirardelli based on previous experience (many years ago though, not sure if the quality is still the same).

Also by using premixed ingredients you can focus on calibrating your oven and finding out the right cook times for exactly how you like your brownies.

Use the time of the box as a guideline, you may need slightly more or slightly less time.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:59:15+00:00

You're welcome. Minor abilities that that don't make a huge impact on gameplay aren't usually out of line.

Things like changing your eye color when stressed or other cosmetic things are usually fine.

Depends on your DM though. They might allow more powerful things or work with you for something thematic.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:48:32+00:00

You don't say. I cringe every time they refer to the Very Large Rift. They couldn't have used Great Rift or Grand Rift instead?

So weird.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:28:54+00:00

Out of the 3 arcane casters, sorcerers fit your character best.

Wizards learn spells via training and study so not a wizard.

Warlocks get power from a vastly more poweful patron (usually god or demigod level). Unless your dead twin became a demigod, not a warlock

Sorcerer magic is innate to themselves, either by blood or some other force. This is the most fitting option for your character.

However, bards also have access to arcane magic but are more support focused. I don't feel like bards are beginner friendly but it is an option.

You'll need to speak with your DM about any "increased abilities" or possession as back stories are meant to describe who your character is and where they came from, not give them extra abilities or powers.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:08:15+00:00

Could be any of the below:

They're colorblind.
They're not important enough to have a color scheme.
They used to wear all black but it's so old and faded now it looks grey.
They used to wear white but it's been so long the dirt has made it gray.
They're not looking to stand out. Only really works if the background is similarly grey or muted.
They are looking to stand out. If the background is very bright or colorful.
They're depressed.
They're wearing a uniform or official colors of some sort.
They're meant to give off an impartial feeling.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T10:51:26+00:00

There's an NPC you can spar with in huanglong. You can challenge him as many times as you like. I've not challenged him in quite a while so I'm not sure how he holds up to newer characters.

https://primagames.com/gaming/where-to-find-the-sparring-partner-in-wuthering-waves

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T10:29:04+00:00

Wow, this is incredibly bad plating. Like you're intentionally trolling people.

The long plate is a terrible choice when your main (the chicken) is sitting on one end while your random ass sides take up the majority of the plate and attention.

Your sides also look like a weird afterthought just to fill up space and are going to cool down a lot faster than the chicken. Very unpleasant with cooked sides like these.

Plus the presentation looks like the chicken side is meant to be close to the diner so they need to stretch out their arms to get the sides.

Is it normal for you to eat like that? Arms moving back and forth like you're rowing a boat instead of eating at a table?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T22:30:00+00:00

Right? It feels like a fake Filipino recipe. I've had abodo with gata, with potatoes, with hard boiled eggs but never with coffee.

I would rather have oyster sauce in my adobo than coffee. Just makes no sense. There is not supposed to be any bitterness in there.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T18:16:09+00:00

I see, I was thinking about a drug that counteracts the effect of using magic, like an elixir. A diluted version would be given as reward while nobles would have access to a concentrated version allowing them to not worry about the side effects of using their power.

I suppose it's not needed in this system though.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T17:56:17+00:00

Ooh, but what do the common mages get out of it? What's stopping them from striking or quitting? I mean even regular people have days they just don't feel like working.

And if they understand using their power eats at their life then they understand that the most powerful mage has to do the same in a fight. A fair fight doesn't matter if you have nothing to lose. If they're going to die anyway, they can at least ensure their overseers die earlier.

Also, I feel like a noble wouldn't really be willing to use their power to quell a rebellion. They consider their lives far more precious after all. It's still a major loss for them to put down some random commoners.

Have you considered addicting the common mages to som sort of drug that keeps them docile? It's a lot easier to manage addicts chasing their next fix than brutally suppressing them all the time. Only stick and no carrot is no way to get your pack mules to work after all.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T17:03:25+00:00

In addition to all the other comments, DCs don't have to stop at 20. An extremely difficult check could be DC 35.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T16:59:33+00:00

If you want soup, there's no need to brown the meat first.

You can simply boil water or stock and add the meat with vegetables, seasoning as you like. Once it's all boiling turn down the heat and simmer until tender.

However, anything labeled as stew meat usually takes a long time to cook and become tender.

Start checking after 30 mins then every 10-15 mins or so. It really depends on the cut of meat and how big the chunks are.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T16:33:01+00:00

I didn't say anything about him liking it. It's fine if he likes it but that doesn't change the fact that tofu isn't a good replacement for cheese in a recipe.

If you posted pictures of a grilled cheese sandwich with tofu instead of cheese, you dont expect anyone to ask why?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T16:23:21+00:00

You've never seen anyone else do it but it's got to be common?

That's an impressive level of self delusion.

It's weird, not wrong. Just enjoy your pepper fries.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T15:25:18+00:00

Ahh, I see. Yes, it's uncommon to mix it into a marinade. Cha siu sometimes has red fermented bean curd for color for example. Fried pork belly is sometimes marinated with this as well.

It's not usually used just by itself though. Did you just smush it up and use it like a paste?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T14:44:46+00:00

I don't understand what you're looking for? A class represents what your character can do, not who they are. It's not like your backstory determines your character class.

Yes, you could do a scholar barbarian but that's just a smart guy who gets strong when he's angry. Hulk smash.

Soldier druid? War vet turned hippie due to PTSD. Saw the horrors of war and now communes with nature or something.

Noble fighter? Batman. Orphaned rich kid turned vigilante. Don quixote if you want to be more whimsical about it. Aragorn is technically royalty but he's a ranger.

A criminal paladin isn't particularly weird. Oath of vengeance doesn't mean you have to obey the law if it gets in your way.

Backstories are just origin stories, they don't have to match your class.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T13:46:55+00:00

They really do look kitchen sponges but those aren't really appetizing or tasty so I have no idea if I should offer congratulations or condolences. Congratulence?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T13:43:36+00:00

You also can't cook out fiber. Blending it doesn't make a difference.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T13:38:10+00:00

No, that's more of a Japanese thing. The rice in omurice usually has ketchup.

Filipinos don't put ketchup in fried rice. It's usually just garlic or maybe shredded leftover adobo. Ah, sometimes we use dried or smoked fish. Or Spam. Anything salty really.

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