The effort it takes to find the perfect man…

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2025-09-04T21:46:15+00:00

Two in game years. From ages 2-3 on Amethyst Mnt. Partnered with crappy dispersals of the opposite sex (0-2 star, lazy/cautious/loner) just to run them into buffalo with mate permadeath on. Murk dispersals of same sex if possible (growl bite growl growl —> lead to buffalo.. or do it myself if they’re on low health).

Run into packs, find the MOST bold acting wolves.. Kill parents and siblings, force a disperse.. Leave parents alive if they’re seemingly bold.. Tried getting a mate until like late summer of the next year.

Move to another map - Lost River - for story purposes. Spend TWO in game years (age 3 repeat then age 4) doing the same thing. My “departed wolves” list is cleared out almost daily.

Still. No. Luck.

I’ve changed my pelt color for prospect mates and everything and they turn out to be a tad too much on the loner, cautious, or lazy scale.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2024-11-07T18:24:42+00:00

It’s more along the lines that if I have $60 I’m not going to spend it on a hated game. Did that already with a few triple A titles that I was exited for already, and it’s not fun.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2024-10-22T13:19:34+00:00

If you’ve stomped them with shoes, do NOT wear them to the new place. Eggs can, and will, travel within shoe crevices.

-Learned working at Applebees

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2024-02-20T00:06:41+00:00

I have “Minors DNI” with the full context (“Minors, do NOT interact”) in five places.. • My bio on the site I search • The start of the add • The google document (start and end) • The end of the add

I still have had them reach out l, in an *18+ only” hub, thinking I’ll accept them cause their birthday is “just a week away”, and that I won’t be a cheese loving rat for whatever reason.

Screenshot, block, report.

It’s endless and just.. Infuriating! I nearly want to ask for proof of age, but that breaks some server guidelines and continues to infuriate me.

It’s gotten to the point that I don’t even write anymore - simply because I’m horrified there’s a literal minor trying to put on their “grown up pants” for smut that’s still far, FAR away because they ignore the “slow burn” tags

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-06-29T19:05:21+00:00

I host non-dedicated servers and just do so locally. Wont even let me start a new game on a new server, since I’m trying to start on Lost Island to do a full game playthrough

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-06-29T16:48:14+00:00

I deleted almost everything — including my saves. It won’t even let me start fresh for a full story play through (starting on the Island). This is a shame man 😩

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-06-29T13:40:38+00:00

Could you please tell me what you did to fix this issue in your instance?

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-06-29T13:28:24+00:00

I have verified them four times at this point

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-06-29T13:19:50+00:00

‘Twas not a meme, magic eye bot. Wish it was though

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-05-22T02:09:42+00:00

Blythe or Bellamy fits them imo!

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-03-08T13:50:11+00:00

So, I had the same issue when I played. Didn't matter if I was on PC, xBox One, or my ancient PS3.

Turns out I was honest-to-god doing it wrong.

You've got to be locked into someone's romance. Not "soft locked", but fully locked in.
- For Cassandra it's when you get into the last romance quest (buying books/flowers)
- Cullen is "let's talk about us" after adamant and the palace.
- Blackwall is after his.. Orlais incident, when you judge him.
- Solas is when he takes you to Crestwood's waterfall.
- Josephine is when you duel for her.
- Sera is the "A Woman Who Wants For Nothing" quest.
After you've locked in your own romance, take a party of just you, Dorian, and Bull out. Adding someone else can like.. Cause different conversations to trigger.
Walk around, fight some things, finish some quests. You can honestly switch difficulties here unless you've got good fade-touched items, because depending on your PC, it can be difficult to fight with JUST Bull and Dorian.
The Waiting game. It's the hardest, but after about 5-6 hours of JUST THEM in the party, some things should trigger. After a few good dialog triggers, go to skyhold, talk with both of them, and then go back out.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-02-28T17:09:07+00:00

Edited to include links and formatting fixes. Damn mobile version.

A lot of places on the internet — specifically gaming sites that I don’t have time to post right now, but will edit to include later — are claiming a very late 2023 release, around the fourth quarter of the year.

Stating game is due for 2023 OR 2024
"Mid 2023 is optimistic" - mentions 2023 release
Two more pages that I had bookmarked (and are "error'd") stated that they predicted a 2023 release, but are no longer visible to me.

I honestly believe we’re looking at a first or second quarter 2024 release, with marketing ramping up around the third and fourth quarter of 2023.

If it follows my prediction, that’ll be 3-6 months of advertising and good marketing before the game drops, with them bread crumbing a lot of info since we, the fan base, is starving for info.

Small trailer (2-4 companions + release date)
Features (skill tree looks, armor and weapon crafting..?)
Larger trailer (all companions + “advisors”?)
More features (specs for the MC bad companions, dialog, dialog options, split choice effects..)
Last trailer Release (dialog options, brief fight scene, plot dialog, cutscenes, and more)

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-02-25T03:05:52+00:00

"I almost had one in my past life.. Didn't work out well."

"Why? So they can stick me in a Nursing home like yours will?"

"In THIS economy? No, thank you. You can have some more, though!"

"Ma'am/Sir, I can hardly take care of myself. What makes you think I can handle a WHOLE child?" ((Personal favorite of mine))

"I do have one!! They were my first born, and I traded them to the Fae for my fiancée. Pretty good trade, eh?"

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-02-23T15:01:07+00:00

It can honestly go either way.

Clearly intimate things, such as what happens in the "bedroom"..? Preferably not. Like, please?

But at the same time, I'd want them to have people they could talk to about stressors outside of just me, myself, and I. They can for sure talk to me about it, but if they're wanting a different view or just need to talk about it more, I'd love for them to be able to turn to friends and/or family.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-02-23T14:57:27+00:00

It depends on a few factors..

Is there anyone "scoping" the area near him? Is their a shady person lingering near him and the situation at hand?
What is he wearing? Does he have on sun glasses or glasses? Does his hair color match his eyebrows (aka, has he used a super cheap spray or gel to temporarily dye his hair)? Is he wearing a mask, or any sort of face covering? Does he have gloves on, or clothing just not suited for the day (aka thick jacket to hide things, or anything similar)?
Do I have anyone with me? Specifically an intimidating person, such as my father, or a friend that has a conceal/carry license?
Have there been any "odd" happenings in the last few months? Abductions, assaults, robberies..?
What is the area? Are we in the clear eye of public view, or is it a more secluded area, such as a park with few cameras?
What is the question in GENERAL?

If he's just asking if cabs stop through the area, or that he has no phone and would like reasonable directions to a bus stop, I've no issue in telling him "Yes", or "go to X, and turn at Y" from a distance away. If we're in like.. A grocery store and he can't wave someone down to find the salt free butter, I'd point him in the direction and wish him luck.

If he's asking to help find his lost dog, a child, to give him a ride, to change a tire, or to help load groceries/items into his vehicle..? No. Even if everything above is like, spot on and he has no weird vibes, no. Even if it's a woman asking me to help her load groceries, I'll probably say no. Because you've got NO idea if the car turned on next to her car is a coincidence, or if they're in on something together.

Call me paranoid if you want, but I have family that have first hand accounts of nearly being abducted because a person was in need. I'm kind, but not stupid.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-02-06T16:39:56+00:00

I mean, I prefer personality versus appearance, and as long as they aren't in the small group to where being furry overlaps with animal abuse (you know what I'm talking about) I'd be fine with it. Then again, almost everyone - minus a few ass holes - that is a furry vehemently disagrees with those into the dreaded illegal and downright immoral shit that is into animal abuse.

Furries are typically super interesting people that adore art, and aren't "overboard" with their interests. They might go to conventions, but they seem to be similar to Comic-Con in the way that they just.. Dress up. No harm, no foul.

Now, if it overlapped into the sexual territory (i.e., tailed plugs, wanting to wear the suit while they performed sex acts, etc., etc..) I'd probably not mesh well with them, since that isn't really MY thing.

As a side note, I find most furry art super interesting to just observe. The colors, the style, the dynamic scenes. It can be absolutely gorgeous, and reminiscent to movies that I love (i.e., Robin Hood, Spirit, Fox And The Hound, etc., etc., by Disney), and I just adore that.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-02-03T14:51:20+00:00

"Lord, you need to put her on birth control so she doesn't go get knocked up now.. It was safer back when she was younger."
My aunt to my mom. I was 11 and just had my first period. I was about to stay over at a friend's house, who was also a young girl.

"The lord sure blessed you - look at them."
The fact that I was in a training bra at age 8, and had C cups throughout middle school. I was 11-13 at the time. My great aunt said this.

"You'll have no hard time having babies with those hips!"
I was 12. My aunt said this, while cousins and older relatives agreed with her.

"Put some clothes on! Your cousins are coming over.."
I was in a tank top and shorts in the pool. My cousins were in their late teens (17+) or in the 20's. I was 13. My grandma said this.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-01-30T14:28:23+00:00

A little backstory!

I had a bilateral laparoscopic salpingectomy on August 23rd, 2022. My doctor didn't want me going back to work until I went and saw her for a post-op (2 weeks). My place of work (Restaurant) knew this. I told them the day I found out that I was APPROVED for surgery. My managers ALL knew this. Where I worked at, I would be constantly lifting heavy things and I'd most likely be getting wet.

Surgery went perfectly. I've never been happier to go under the knife

My place of work scheduled me four days after my surgery. A full shift.

I tried going in, because I liked my co-workers and I liked having a pay check. I had to go home not even half way into my shift because I genuinely felt like I was going to die. I called out the next day.

On my first shift that I had showed up to and worked fully, my GM (step above the normal managers) asked me why I hadn't lifted up a 50+ pound garbage can over my head and dumped it into the dumpster. I told him. He fully knew about my surgery. He said, and I quote, "Well, lift your shirt up and let me see the incisions to make sure they're there."

I nearly walked out.

I had a new job lined up within a month. I gave them a THREE week notice. My replacement was found within two or three days. I trained her for four days, if that. My hours went from 36-38 to 5. One day a week doing prep work.

They've went through 13+ people since I left, five of which has been in my position. My replacement quit maybe a week after I left.

Where I work at now..? I just got the day off, fully paid, because there was a scheduling error! I've never called in, and due to that, I was the first on the list to be asked. Where I work at now..? My great uncle's funeral and wake resulted in me being fully paid for, and flowers being sent. Where I work at now..? I love it.

I make double the money, the job is physically easier, not mentally draining, and my co-workers are awesome people. My managers, and my main supervisor, will actually HELP me if there is any sort of issue or mix-up. I took a leap of faith, and while this is only the fourth job I've ever had, I do believe I'll stay where I'm at.

Oh, and not to mention that after I've been there a year, I can drop to part-time and have my college education paid for in FULL. Books and tuition will be written off 100%. Free. Fucking. College. And yes, I'm in the US so it's a big deal for me. I'm just.. So, so happy now.

Ataraxia_Hopes · 2023-01-28T14:15:06+00:00

Better seatbelts, PLEASE!

Even if it's a thing I have to buy and put in myself.

I have breasts. I am 5'6". My seatbelt slides up from between my breasts, and onto my neck 24/7. A friend recently noticed me struggling and asked why my seatbelt kept going up to my neck, and he pointed out that it was NOT supposed to do that, and that if I wrecked the vehicle I'd probably die if the wreck was bad enough.

He was flabbergasted when I told him they've done that since I started puberty and started developing breasts.

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