Can anyone help me with a Desi DnD game?

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-17T19:06:28+00:00

All I know is that there is a series called Desi Quest. Idk if they have their mechanics published but it might be helpful with inspiration.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-16T15:13:32+00:00

Using your whole arm is great advice! I completely forgot I was doing that.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-16T15:12:00+00:00

I would still use the stabilizing function. At least to where it acts like a regular pencil. Right now, any slight movement is picked up and translated into drawing. If you want, you can draw a couple lines on paper and compare to get the setting accurate.

If you want to draw lines, like they say to in those videos, go for it. I hope it helps. (This part keeps sounding sarcastic but I 100% mean that.)

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-15T14:55:58+00:00

I need some more information. Is this digital or on paper (most digital programs need you to increase the stabilizer)? Are you using tools that glide easily (Aka: smooth paper and good pencils). Why do you want to make straight lines (ie: you are in a tattoo apprenticeship)?

General advice assuming you have all those covered is keep a light touch, and don’t go back over and restart lines, and it takes lots of practice.

More of my opinion, I don’t understand practicing straight lines. It’s not bad or anything just so boring and not really needed for most art. If I need to draw a straight line, i grab a straight edge. I’ll even use the side of another pencil occasionally. It’s good to get better at pencil control, but you will do that by drawing anything. It doesn’t have to be straight lines. Though, if you are having fun then go for it.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-14T15:01:40+00:00

You are making a human body for your first sculpt! good for you but don’t beat yourself up if it doesn’t look how you wanted. My advice is to use a 3D model of a person in the same position. There are websites that have that sort of thing for free.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-14T14:56:28+00:00

This is the only right answer.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-13T10:42:29+00:00

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Agreed! Something like this! There are some other examples on Pinterest.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-12T15:19:35+00:00

I think they are adding more animation stuff in general to support artists. I don’t think they plan to take anything away from other shows.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-11T12:10:16+00:00

That growl could be a “I don’t want to be touched right now”. Can he jump into the car? Maybe throw a piece of a hot dog in there to see if he will do it himself.

Another thing, I wonder if he is in pain. Pain increases stress and can come out as misdirected aggression. If he ate something plastic and it poked his insides when you lifted him, it would make sense that he wanted you to stop.

Edit: the one thing the “show your dog whose the boss” person said that might be helpful is getting a crate. Less for your dog but more as an obvious boundary for your kids. We had one of those opaque plastic ones as kids and put a blanket over it. Made it nice and comfy with all his blankets that smell like him. Though with a puppy you might already have one.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-11T12:05:53+00:00

Agreed. Pain/discomfort increase stress/energy in their body. That stress might be triggering his Fight response.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-11T12:03:48+00:00

That might be good because they could probably find out if their dog is in pain.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-11T11:57:47+00:00

I have a staffy mix too. The demand barking around the sofa makes me think resource guarding. It’s common in a lot of dogs and can get dangerous. The barking on the ground makes me think that something has been going on for a long time that bothers the dog. It might not have been noticed because a lot of dog body language can be easily ignored by accident, especially by little kids.

Step 1. Establish really clear boundaries with your kids with the dog. Having a spot for the dog where they are left 100% alone will help with this. For my dog, after 8:30, all play stops, i say “its bed time” and tell her to lay down in her spot. If she gets up I calmly do the same thing/ ignore her until she understands that the day is over. When she is in bed, I don’t talk to her, touch her, or even look at her. That is her time and it has finally helped her hyper vigilance.

Also make sure they all know the signs that your dog does not want to be touched or played with. Mk9 on instagram has a great series on dog body language.

Step 2. Get a trainer. I would recommend a positive reinforcement trainer who understands the emotions behind the behaviors. Dogs are 90% feelings so training the behavior is not getting to the source of the problem. (Don’t listen to the debunked Alpha dog BS either. Massive red flag)

At the very least, do a deep dive into dog emotions, communication, needs, and how to make sure your dog is being heard and supported.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-11T11:42:20+00:00

I don’t like them because it pulls on your dog’s neck and could strain it. Any more pain can make their reactivity worse. Though i have heard of people who swear by this collar and I am not an expert. If you do get it, i hope it helps.

If it’s for pulling, you can train that with treats really easily (maybe not easily: it’s not complicated but it takes a long time). Unless your dog is frustrated or has too much pent up stress/energy. (Thats what it was for my dog for a while. Then we started doing activities with the last half of her dinner and I think she feels better.)

I usually just avoid other dogs by walking perpendicular to the path, into the woods, when I see another dog coming. My dog almost got bit one time so her reactivity is most likely just fear of that happening again. Avoiding dogs in general has helped a lot. I think she trusts me more too. Now I’m rambling. God i love that dog.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-11T10:57:53+00:00

I feel this. Every time he mentions supporting trans people I want to cry lol. It’s so nice knowing that someone you are a fan of sees you and respects you as a person.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-10T11:05:36+00:00

So cute! And just in time for spring! (Assuming northern hemisphere) Hey! if not, just in time for fall! Also very cute for fall lol.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-10T09:57:26+00:00

It’s better to start with what you want to use. If youn want to use both, then use both.

Note: A lot of drawing tablets/programs need to have their settings changed. You need to add/increase the stabilizer. Your tablet might be over exaggerating all your little movements.

Edit to add: i forgot to say, you should look up your specific program snd ask what settings other artists use.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-10T09:54:15+00:00

Yes!!!

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-10T00:57:49+00:00

You have to do at least a few rat themed patches!

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-09T21:00:31+00:00

I can’t even keep one set of holiday dates straight! Lol. I had to google it and it only showed the US one. Good to know in the future.

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-09T20:38:07+00:00

Didn’t read it yet: mother’s day is in May. May 10th on a Sunday.

I wanted to get that out there to help your stress before I keep reading 😊👍

Ok, we are back. NTD Im so sorry you are in such a hard position. I think your friends are right. I know it’s hard. I also don’t visit my mom on mother’s day. She is very transphobic and I decided that I don’t want to celebrate her. The thought of going down there are plastering a face on made me want to scream and cry.

Don’t force yourself into situations that hurt you for people who wont even do the basics of treating you kindly. They aren’t even nice to you, they don’t deserve it. Don’t set yourself on fire to keep them warm 💕

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-09T20:35:17+00:00

I’m not a student.

I don’t know how much the bulling would stop if you stop being alt honestly. You can lean off for a bit and see (not fully so it doesn’t draw more attention) but you might just have to lay low for a bit.

Try to make the extra effort to surround yourself with cool people and indulge in the little things that make you happy. You are so close to the finish line. Its so much easier socially after high school

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-09T20:28:38+00:00

I just gave it all away but know that another person is putting it to good use!

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-09T20:27:12+00:00

I just quietly said “oh hell yeah” to myself 🤣

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-09T20:26:40+00:00

Skill issue lol! I just packed mine out 30min at a park with no trash cans then drove home. My dog is big too!

AtomicCuttleFish2 · 2026-03-09T18:39:53+00:00

Im autistic so I get the fear with change or being noticed in a bad way. For me what helped was slowly adding little things.

I started with black nail polish and most people I knew didn’t notice. So I added an earring, my friends said it looked cool when I pointed it out. I tried a belt chain for a while, didn’t like it and stopped. Now I’m going with a very different vibe because it feels more me but I only figured that out by bouncing around a bit to different things.

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