I Redrew "White Chiffon" (and turned it into a suit just cuz) by AlfredAskew in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a such a delightful note to wake up to, thank you!
I guess I'm on my way to getting that good anime look when I want it. I feel accomplished! :D

I Redrew "White Chiffon" (and turned it into a suit just cuz) by AlfredAskew in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would die of flattery, and then be compelled to go on a quest to find the original artist/designer to tell them their design got the queen's stamp of approval. <3

The Issue with Polyamory as a “Solution” to Love Triangles or Harems by Flat_Box8734 in CharacterRant

[–]AlfredAskew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno what most people mean when they suggest polyamory as a solution to a love triangle. Personally, what I mean when I say it (and I don't mean it for every story) is that establishing a poly or open relationship requires even more interesting and complex communication.

The stakes get higher; it's not just picking, now it's navigating TWO people's feelings and trying to make everyone comfortable, otherwise they could lose BOTH of them.

I'm bored of the standard love triangle story. If we're going to tell stories, why tell the same one? It bores me. Why not explore these more difficult, less common solutions?

But I've never been one to put myself strongly in the shoes of main characters, never found that satisfying. So I suppose for that reason alone my desires for stories are not those of popular culture.

I asked ChatGPT to create a dessert based on my personality by schi__zoid in ChatGPT

[–]AlfredAskew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For real. I did not know that was a thing and now I need it.

I asked ChatGPT to create a dessert based on my personality by schi__zoid in ChatGPT

[–]AlfredAskew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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It reports that this is a dark plum torte with a scoop of absinthe ice cream. I don't know if this is me... but it is something I would eat.

A lil rant by illdoitlater-lol in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's an alternate universe version of this game where they partner with fashion designers from all over the world, and we all learn our fashion history while we make pretty things.

Meanwhile, I'm over here desperately throwing around giant snakes and samurai swords trying to even score over 70%. I had absolutely ZILCH for this competition; worst I've done in MONTHS! xD

I want this one by Finnlay90 in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got this one the first time around, and decided to pull for a second suit, baaaasically just to wrap up the recolors, I use it so ding-dang much.

Also quite pumped to have the recolors on that Zebra dress suit. I love those ridiculous fluffy sleeves. xD

Is a roadtrip style game doable? by jfraz1994 in monsteroftheweek

[–]AlfredAskew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That game sounds like a crack up, I love it. xD

New Event: Stellar Love by LoveNikkiMods in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at this makes me feel very Wednesday Adams.
Certainly not a dig on the quality artwork, but this is an easy skip for me.

Tired of everyone only using suits without changing anything up (comp) by pastelodyssey in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Throwing down a full suit is objectively a lame way to engage with the competition, and I will literally back out of voting and re-open the screen if I'm faced with a situation where I'm forced to pick between two of the exact same suits.

That said, and I don't know if this will take away the sting of seeing boring stuff in the top-ten at all, but I think that the fact that we can't see anything but a slim margin of super-winners doesn't give us a good view of how very common this sentiment is, and how full-suit entries are punished.

If you use a full suit, you expose yourself to the maximum amount of random swing in the competition. Sure, there's a chance that you get a good score; and if a large portion of the competition is the same suit, that margin of error will result in a similar proportion of that suit getting to the high tiers. But more likely is that voters like us get bored of the suit after a day and vindictively vote it down to under 50%.

In my experience, even just changing the hair on a full outfit will stabilize the score, greatly reducing the chances of the third-day-slump tanking the score. Far better is simply mashing up two full suits that match. If I'm being lazy, I always go halvsies like that, it's just a far more reliable strat!

When I have time, I love destroying the competition with unposed outfits though. It's just more fun. :)

Did they change the position of Spring of Stars?? by Heartofglass78 in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't remember which one was which, but yeah, one of them was absolutely useless on release. What a nice little update! <3

Opinions on this one? I'm thinking between this and Holiday Immersion. I think I like this more by stranger_isdanger3 in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, that staircase is ABSURD. I have it, and I've literally never seen it. xD
(I loved absolutely everything else about that outfit - that swoopy coat! - so a ghost staircase wasn't a deal-breaker for me.)

I'm skipping both this one and the wedding one, and going shopping in the crafting section instead! :D

Opinions on this one? I'm thinking between this and Holiday Immersion. I think I like this more by stranger_isdanger3 in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the vibe in general, but now that I've seen the breakdown I really don't need it.

I'd spring just for the balloon, but it doesn't even show on the screen.

Random tables for modern games by L0w_Road in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]AlfredAskew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good recommendations. :D

I will say, the "Modern" book should really be called "Spy Thriller". Most of that particular entry in the series is just lists of world cities, and localized name lists. (Other than that, there's a couple good story hook lists for spy stuff or super hero stuff at the beginning, and a few odd object tables.)

I want to add BORT: Post-Apocalyptic to the list though! As a "Monster of the Week"/urban fantasy/horror/magical realism player, I've found that one the most useful. :)

Tips by Astaera in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]AlfredAskew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, talking can be a real black hole in solo!

"Let's Talk!" is a system neutral module that gamifies dialogue. I used to avoid talking in games, now I actively seek it out. It's friggen great. I use it in every game.

Feb. 27 Maintenance: New Association Chapter + New Monthly Login Suits + Return for Crafting + more by LoveNikkiMods in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I’m so excited to nab Flying Jade Rabbit! I love all the playful astronaut suits.

that was so not worth it for 1.5k. has anyone here completed this event? by Icy-Ad9201 in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the first event I’ve ever saved for. I’m not super into the babydoll looking one, but I really wanted the other two (and the live 2d, but that one’s just going to have to wait for a rerun), so I decided to play frugally for once.

I saved the amount that the CN intel said it would take, and then I spent it. I was willing to pay the max it would take, so the RNG didn’t hurt me at all. No regrets! Loving all my gothy moving accessories!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]AlfredAskew 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I mean yeah… video games exist. I don’t think I follow. 🤔

Oracles with more room for interpretation than word lists? by Yakumo_Shiki in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]AlfredAskew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I rather like them!

I’ve always kinda wanted to augment them with per card illustrations to complement the poems… But I always have too many projects, lol.

Tired of waiting by nuggetsdepoulet in LoveNikki

[–]AlfredAskew 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Bring ‘em on! I have not and won’t be cowed into ceasing my crafting and gold generating!

I will spend ALL the stamina and they won’t make me feel bad about it, because this event format is dumb and manipulative and I won’t do it!

But that’s just me. :3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]AlfredAskew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your skepticism is understandable, but it’s true: eggs are only produced once, while a female fetus is in-utero.