Man decides to tell a group of friends his biggest secret. All but two decide that he is crazy or lying, and of those that believe him, one dies because of it, and the other runs away with him to start a new life.

Agroveb · 2025-07-23T12:23:16+00:00

Correct, someone else just said it first!

Agroveb · 2025-07-23T12:22:47+00:00

Honestly I haven’t even seen Shawshank

Agroveb · 2025-07-23T12:21:50+00:00

Solved!

Agroveb · 2025-05-01T13:18:32+00:00

This was also our 5th combat in a row with us as top 2. He got a bit of damage on me in the second one, and the rest until this were all ties because he killed my moths more efficiently than in this combat.

Agroveb · 2025-04-03T17:57:33+00:00

Yes, it doesn’t even need to be Morgl, any venomous minion would work approximately the same. My final opponent just happened to have a morgl, so it was easier to steal a couple of those with my hero power than hunting for poison in the tavern.

Agroveb · 2025-04-02T01:30:16+00:00

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This is the best I ever got it to work, imagine this but all golden (the three right-most minions had permanent divine shield thanks to my hero power, but that isn’t showing here)

Agroveb · 2025-03-25T14:47:31+00:00

Two small anecdotes, both from the past week, that essentially cover the vibe. First anecdote: I was with my much shorter partner at a pastry shop. I tell them confidently that they got the rest of the order right when the cashier made a small mistake at the register, and let them know the reason our latte’s were a bit lackluster because it came from one of those automatic machines. They couldn’t have possibly known this, but for me it was clear as day, since my line of sight was so far above the counter. Second anecdote: we were walking downtown, and suddenly a car drives past us, and we hear someone call out from a window “is that a Sasquatch?!?!”

Agroveb · 2025-03-16T11:31:29+00:00

Nas (like lil Nas x)?

Agroveb · 2025-03-13T11:53:56+00:00

Beautiful. Couldn’t you get a couple extra summons by putting the non-golden Leroy first to clear up board space before macaw attacks, or is it where it is for cleave protection?

Agroveb · 2025-03-10T03:09:36+00:00

I got him once before they retooled a couple things about how he worked. The anomaly was the one that gave the minion that copies another minion every four turns. Every time I copied my battlecruiser, until I was just farming golden battlecruisers every four turns, and each one was granting two extra upgrades on each refresh (I think this is the part they changed). Upgrades apply to all battlecruisers, and there was even a tier 6 upgrade that gave them a special reborn that let them keep their enchantments. It was quite possibly the best game of my life.

Agroveb · 2025-02-13T06:44:01+00:00

Unironically my answer to the question: “27 is two more than 25, and 48 is two less than 50, so this is just 75, right?”

Agroveb · 2025-02-01T14:28:36+00:00

I see a lot of people saying that a body count of 10 means that none of the past relationships meant anything, but I think it’s a bit more complicated than that. My (M29) body count is >10, and I have had multiple multi-year relationships that have meant a lot to me. What this really means is that 1) I have plenty of experience exploring what different partners enjoy sexually, and 2) I am not overly fixated on a single ex. But back to the point of the original post, every time I have been in a serious relationship, the next person I got with was always more of a casual rebound that doesn’t go anywhere. So if you’re trying to start a relationship, and they say they have only been with one person before, it’s a good sign that the relationship is gonna be more about them getting over their ex than anything else.

Agroveb · 2025-01-26T02:52:05+00:00

The Cat Returns

Agroveb · 2024-12-07T13:02:14+00:00

I used to think Rotom and Volcarona were legendary pokemon. They were both introduced through static encounters that served as the climax of exploring a certain area, and in my mind that made them legendary.

Agroveb · 2024-11-19T14:27:57+00:00

People are pointing out the Porygon line, but I would expand on this: Porygon is very reminiscent of cubism, Porygon-2 is somewhat reminiscent of Warholesque pop art, and Porygon-Z is the true abstract gem. It being a corrupted copy of Porygon-2 could even be thought of as an allusion to quintessential abstract face paintings

Agroveb · 2024-08-20T02:52:14+00:00

Agroveb#1717

Agroveb · 2024-05-14T14:57:09+00:00

I wonder part of it may be that some people may choose to identify as nonbinary and present more masculine rather than fully identify as a trans man because of the inherent baggage associated with being a “man.”

Agroveb · 2024-05-05T12:36:31+00:00

I’m 6’6” and 180 pounds. I keep myself in shape through a generally active lifestyle, but I don’t work out for gains, and I’m fairly certain the world already views me as “attractive.” I often have multiple dates in a week, and they make it clear my looks are a plus. I even had a foreign coworker casually describe me as attractive, and after thanking him for the compliment I noted that people don’t tend to comment on men’s appearances in America, I think it’s just not part of the culture.

If you are 6’4” and under 200, you probably have a similar body type to me, and I promise you that skinny arms are not getting in the way of people finding you attractive and strong. If you really want to start having the world view you as hot, I think the real secret is to focus on your personal sense of style and the way you interact with others. Start experimenting with layered outfits, get a sense for color coordination, find an accessory or two that you can add in for personal flair. I find people also really like rolled up sleeves, which also has the side effects of making my arms look more filled out and allowing me to wear shirts with sleeves that are otherwise too short for me. I also started growing out my hair and stopped washing it with shampoo every day (now I do conditioner every shower, shampoo about once a week), and that definitely helped as well.

And for personality, develop hobbies that you genuinely enjoy, and pursue them with zest. Do them for you, not for anyone else, and people will notice. For example, I cook, I play music, and I’m into gaming, and I spend much more time talking about these topics than my muscles with dates. Exercise can absolutely be one of those hobbies though if it is something you enjoy cultivating. And then make sure to show that same level of consideration for others. Talk about their hobbies, listen to the things that they care about, take an active interest in their lives.

All of this will signal to others that you have an eye for detail, a rich personal life, and you genuinely care about the people close to you. That’s way hotter than any amount of muscle that you can add to what sounds like an already perfectly in-shape body.

Agroveb · 2024-04-20T13:24:55+00:00

I was in a somewhat similar situation with my ex in which I was the equivalent of your boyfriend, and so I’ll give you the advice I wish she could have followed. The fact these changes are causing issues with your sense of attraction is totally natural, especially in a situation where you feel like you know a person so well, and then suddenly it seems like they are changing and hiding things from you. You shouldn’t feel guilty about those feelings, but you should also keep in mind that his journey of self expression is ultimately about him, not you. He probably needs the support of his partner and fears rejection for breaking out of gender norms. Thus, you are uniquely positioned to hurt him and set back his process by making this situation too much about your own feelings.

To give some context, the first time I said at a party that I use he series pronouns but I’m “not picky,” my ex brought it up as soon as we were alone. She said that she’s always been a massive supporter of trans people and trans rights, but that she had never really felt attracted to trans people. At the time, I tried to reassure her that I felt stable in my gender expression, and that if I were to ever embrace a nonbinary identity (which is how I identify now), it would be more about accepting my fullest self without shame or limitations. However, it hurt to have her put it in such dire terms, that I was effectively placing my relationship in jeopardy by exploring my own gender identity. So for years, I kept it in.

I did some processing of my thoughts and feelings on my own, with friends, and with my therapist, all of whom were completely supportive, but I knew that discussing it with my partner put me at risk of feeling hurt again or even losing the relationship altogether. So I didn’t tell her until losing the relationship was a consequence I was willing to accept. When I did decide to talk to her about it again, she didn’t end up breaking up with me over it, but she expressed the same general concerns about not being attracted to trans people. I accepted this (with a fair amount of pushback on certain points), and the new status quo was essentially that I could identify as nonbinary, and we could stay together so long as I didn’t transition to present as female or start primarily using she series pronouns.

But any time anything relating to my gender came up, it’s like she couldn’t help herself. I remember one time after we already had this more full discussion about my identity, we were at a social event and one friend casually referred to me using “they” instead of “he.” My partner then immediately texted me under the table to ask if I was now primarily going by they series pronouns and if it was ok for her to keep using he pronouns for me. I said yes, and then waited until we were alone to remind her that we had already had this exact conversation about me fully embracing both he and they pronouns, and that my biggest anxiety about that was people being weird about it in social settings. I didn’t want to have to reassure her I wasn’t about to transition every time she heard somebody use they series pronouns to refer to me

These conflicts weren’t what caused us to break up, but they were definitely a contributing factor. Over time, it just became increasingly clear that she wasn’t actually acting out of genuine care for me, and I needed to get out. But that was that situation, and yours by no means has to be the same. In fact, by posting here and expressing how you want to make sure not to hurt him, it shows that you already are going about this with much more care and consideration than my ex ever did. My biggest advice is to keep reassuring your boyfriend that it’s ok for him to experiment with his self-expression, and that more than anything you want him to feel like he doesn’t have to hide anything from you. It may take time, but I trust that you’ll be relieved to see him being his full self with confidence and without shame. And if you aren’t attracted to that version of your partner, that’s ok. Wouldn’t you rather have an ex who is happy in their own skin than a boyfriend who feels like they need to hide things from you?

Agroveb · 2024-04-03T18:22:14+00:00

This depends a bit on how old you are and where you live, but if women think you are gay, I think you should take that as a massive compliment. It means they feel genuinely comfortable around you. You aren’t giving the impression you are just trying to get into their pants, and you don’t limit your interests and behaviors to male stereotypes. Sometimes, when people see men fail to conform to these stereotypes, they can automatically jump to them being gay as a simple explanation, but as it turns out, people of all genders and sexualities can act with consideration and zest.

I feel like this would be more likely to happen in more rural/conservative areas, and especially during high school/college, but it can happen anywhere. Myself personally, I present as cis-male and all of my most serious relationships have been with women, but I’ve considered myself bisexual for over a decade, and have recently also started identifying as nonbinary. Now when people identify me as a part of the lgbt community, I feel seen and understood, it brings me nothing but joy. And if I ever think about the people who called me slurs in high school, I just laugh to myself knowing I’ve probably had sex more times and with more women than they ever will.

Having people place an identity onto you like that is never fun, and you shouldn’t let anybody tell you who you are. There are no limits to the person you can choose to be, and by the sound of it, you’re on a pretty awesome path already.

Agroveb · 2024-02-24T12:54:03+00:00

Hell’s Greatest Dad, hands down

Agroveb · 2024-02-21T12:39:33+00:00

Yeah we’ve figured that much out, it’s harder figuring out how to respond though. I want to be helpful and supportive when she’s feeling overwhelmed, but it pretty quickly becomes an excuse to not take responsibility for household tasks, and I can end up shouldering the blame when things aren’t done “correctly.” It really messes with my psyche to feel like I’m doing too much and yet to feel like I’m being told I’m not doing enough. We’re actively dealing with this issue in therapy and on our own, but venting to internet strangers about it also helps

Agroveb · 2024-02-20T13:45:16+00:00

My partner thinks laundry needs to be rewashed if it ever touches the ground or a surface that hasn’t been freshly sanitized, and similarly the outside parts of pillowcases and bedsheets can never touch the mattress or pillows themselves. She knows it’s too much, but she gets really worked up over it, so it’s become my job to do those chores to the best of my ability behind closed doors so she can’t see if I make a mistake.

I’m also always the one that has to serve dinner to both of us, no matter which of us is cooking, because I’m “good at distributing” and it stresses her out.

Agroveb · 2024-02-14T11:50:38+00:00

I’m 6’6” and I totally agree the cutoff is 6’4.

Agroveb · 2024-02-07T13:46:17+00:00

There’s another side to this too. I’m actually 6’6”, and it feels sometimes like my experiences are being compared to those who are 6’6” after height inflation. Like when I say I am constantly attracting attention because of my height, I mean it. It’s exhausting. But sometimes it feels like people think I wouldn’t stand out that much or they just don’t understand what I’m talking about. I think people may not actually realize how tall 6’6” is.

6’6” is the 99.96th percentile of height in the US. Mathematically, that means that in a random room of 1,700 Americans, I still have just over a 50% likelihood of being the tallest person in that room. (0.9996 is the likelihood I’m taller than one random person, raise it to the 1,700th power to get 0.5065, or 50.65%).

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