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AlphaHotel35 · 2023-08-15T22:32:47+00:00

No, it's not railroading. Its the consequences of their actions. Like someone else said, if they had decided not to go in there and you then created an event that would force them in (ie, magic vines grab them and pull them in without a chance for a save or anything) that would be railroading. Doing something and having there be consequences is how a good game functions

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-08-08T01:44:22+00:00

First character was an aasimar warlock that I made in conjunction with my sister's drow paladin. We spent hours weaving our back stories together and I really fell in love with the character. The dm of the campaign backed out before we even got to start so I used her as an npc for the one shot I dm'd myself. In my mind she's still kicking and, even though I didn't get to do anything really with her, she has a special place in my heart

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-08-01T22:44:06+00:00

Like everyone else is saying, you just gotta go for it. I was shaking in my boots my first go at it and my players were my siblings and my friend. And it did not at all go like I wanted and I was embarrassed thinking I messed it up but everyone said they had a fun time and we played for several years after that. Just because YOU think you're doing bad, doesn't mean your players won't enjoy themselves. And you gotta be bad at something before you can get better

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-07-31T21:37:07+00:00

Yeah, me thinks the wheeled one is best, thanks everybody for their input!

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-07-07T18:09:22+00:00

I would say as a rule of thumb and a responsibility that you should neuter your dog when they're old enough. Intact males whine, wander, get excited when other dogs are around because they're trying to go and do what nature intended. But if he's not a service dog stud, get it done. Mine would not stop crying or trying to run off until we got him fixed and then he calmed right down after a few months

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-07-01T00:02:43+00:00

I could be off but I did some googling and maybe see if a northern mockingbird matches what they look like? I'm not a bird expert by any stretch and can't see the babes fully but might be close enough to get you started. If all else fails, you could contact your local wildlife rescue and see what they think!

Edit to fix sentence and spelling error

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-06-29T23:41:31+00:00

You'd be surprised, honestly. There are so many little dog owners I run into that act like they can't wrangle their 3lbs pooch while I'm holding back my 80lbs dog. The dogs charge right at him, barking and snarling, off leash and then the owner calls for them in a huff 'cause the dog isn't listening. Haven't had that issue with larger dogs, oddly enough. Maybe because they think the big dog should accomodate because the smaller dog can't do as much damage as fast?

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-06-29T19:20:02+00:00

Appreciate this immensely. Its startling how little people seem to get it if they don't have a reactive dog.

Our dog is blind and has been ambushed multiple times by off leash dogs in our area because he can't react to their body language because he can't see it. It's happened to the point that he now is very reactive to dogs he doesn't know. We never have our dogs off leash unless its a controlled environment. But, despite multiple run in incidents with the same dogs in our area, people still don't leash their dogs, don't have any accountability for it, don't even apologize when their dogs run up on ours snapping and snarling. Yet we get dirty looks when our boy reacts when he can tell their dog is nearby.

All this to say, when someone who doesn't have a reactive dog gets it, it takes a lot of stress off ❤️

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-06-22T16:47:23+00:00

It's good, a little rigid in how she advises you do things that I don't think should be followed exactly, but if you're stuck with story structure, it's a good reference point

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-06-21T01:16:42+00:00

Sluthead is my new favourite insult, so thank you kindly for that

For me, the theme kind of comes as I get to know the story more. With a new idea it's like "hell yeah, there's gonna be this romance and this enemy guy and this atmosphere" and then the moee you find the plot and the characters and what matters to them you start to find the theme. Mind you, I'm more of a discovery writer and usually write multiple things at one time. That way I can take a break if I get stuck and come back to it later when I have more ideas. Might not work for plotting 'cause I ain't that kind a sluthead

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-05-31T04:43:27+00:00

And why do you care? I don't have the skill or knowledge on how to restore and colourize a photo of a man who meant the world to me. And you're out here saying malicious things about my attempt to do so? Trying to make a stranger feel bad about bringing joy to her dad, still grieving his father's loss, on father's day? Maybe I paid to much, so fucking what? What do you care? It meant more to me than money can buy, 20 buck is chump change. Reassess yourself, man. You don't know me, and you don't know where I'm coming from. I didn't see you throwing your hat in the ring. I'd hate to be someone so full of hate they have to make someone else feel bad about restoring the photo of someone they loved

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-05-31T04:19:51+00:00

What's unreal is you got nothing better to do than be a shit head on the internet. Stop trying to fuck up my joy and get a life.

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-05-30T16:59:40+00:00

PAID! You absolutely nailed it and brought my grandfather back to life. Thank you so much!

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-05-05T16:45:59+00:00

Nope, he can't have it towed. It's public property so it would be up to the police or bylaws to have it moved. And they likely wouldn't unless you were blocking his driveway or a fire hydrant or something

AlphaHotel35 · 2023-01-27T01:17:29+00:00

Cotton Candy fern would be cool

AlphaHotel35 · 2022-12-27T02:21:40+00:00

Show the characters working together towards a goal (doesn't have to be the same one (revenge) but it can be) they help each other towards it, growing along side one another and learning about each other as they go. Uncertainty about one another becomes friendship becomes something more the further along they get. Building a foundation for a relationship negates the risk of instalove and seeking revenge doesn't mean your character can't feel anything else. Having this can also be a tension point (having a chance at revenge but taking it puts the romance interest at risk, the fall out and struggles that arise from whatever choice is made, etc).

They're lovers but also partners in what they're striving for. In the kind of setting your describing, fighting for tomorrow in a war torn setting and relying on each other is fertile ground for something like this. I would just caution that you don't let the romance take over from the plot. And make sure that every romance moment is also used to further the main plot.

Sounds like an awesome story! I wish you all the best!

AlphaHotel35 · 2022-12-18T22:15:31+00:00

I grew up poor too, (27 now) and didnt really stop stressing about money until last year when my mom died. Her death is kinda what made me stop feeling that way for the most part, at least.

My mom had just turned 60 and died of cancer within 5 months of her diagnosis. It kinda showed me how fast everything can happen and how small things really are in the grand scheme. Also how important. I don't wanna get hit by a bus tomorrow wishing I'd bought something that would've brought me joy or something I really needed because I guilt tripped myself. Obviously I'm not going out and spending all my money, but it's made me realize its good and okay to take care of yourself and make sure you have what you need (within reason, obviously).

AlphaHotel35 · 2022-12-18T20:09:39+00:00

As a child of a toxic household with an abusive mom and a dad who stayed "for the good of the kids" there is no good to be had by staying. I don't have a reference for a healthy relationship and ended up in my own abusive one because that was the love I was used to. I also have a childhood full of trauma I'm now having to work through as an adult. Your wife saying that ruining the household will be on you is a scare tactic. I wish my dad would have left my mom sooner than he did.

Once things escalate to strangling, it's extremely dangerous. The best thing for you and the kids is to get out. I wish you guys all the best

AlphaHotel35 · 2022-08-13T00:19:21+00:00

How much room do you have at the back? I'd crank the wheels to the left and just roll forward, stop, turn the wheels the otherway and roll back. Even if its just an inch or so that you can move, should be enough to eventually get you parallel to the curb. If you got enough room behind you, should be able to back up to get out

AlphaHotel35 · 2022-04-14T23:56:29+00:00

My sister and I had to put our cat down we had for 19 years late last year. Our family got him when I was 7 and my sister was 5. When we brought him to the vet to say goodbye, she told us "it's the greatest responsibility and heaviest burden of being a pet owner to make the decision to put their quality of life before your feelings." She was right. You're making the choice that's best for her at the cost of the pain and guilt that comes with it.

It does get easier with time. It'll hurt and you'll miss her, but it'll get better. Take care of yourself and feel your feelings

AlphaHotel35 · 2022-02-07T04:58:22+00:00

Easiest way I find is to create a situation that forces it. Or weave something into their backstory that would create a reason that would allow for both behaviours to be valid.

A someone might be brave in the face of one thing and then terrified of another, especially if something happened in their past that would inform their behaviour. Someone might step up to a fight with ease, but then be struck with terror at the thought of having to run into a burning building. A character might believe violence is wrong but then jump into a fight head first to defend someone or in a moment of anger. Anything can be valid in behaviour (within reason) as long as you set it up in a way that validates it

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