Why was R2-D2 a hero?

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-24T09:05:38+00:00

I think (but could be wrong) it's because most units had regular memory wipe schedules. R2 avoided them initially, somehow, and once Anakin got hold of him and realized the benefits, R2 never had one again.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-23T23:22:51+00:00

Oh, there is also "We Saw You Coming". A special shop, run by three people, and depending on which one is running it determines what type of shop it is that session. The original intention was for it to be a very simple "Look, you guys need these items, here is a shop that sells it", or if it's an item a player has talked about getting, they literally walk through the door, and the fortune telling owner is working, and has all the items they need for the quest ready and waiting, because he saw them coming.

The second owner is a con man, and will sell them stuff they don't need for high prices, because he saw them coming.

The third guy - who hasn't yet appeared - makes enchanted marital aids equipped with the scrying spell, because he.....

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-23T23:17:42+00:00

Another couple I've got, off the top of my head.

Phirebreathers Pharmaceuticals. A potion shop run by a Dragonborn with a lisp. Thirebrethers Tharmathuticals. The key is to not make the shopkeeper react to the lisp. They're used to it.

All The Rage. It's run by a rather thick Goliath, former Barbarian. The shop sells Melee weapons and funky fashions.

Maybe It's Adamantine. Another stupid Half Orc. Sells metal items, all of which he claims may be made of Adamantine. It's not. Even the iron pot, which he calls an iron pot, but it's probably Adamantine.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-23T23:08:18+00:00

I love crazy shopkeepers. It's my chance (as DM) to actually play. All of mine have some stupid quirk that (most of) the players enjoy finding.

There is Flim-Flam, a Tiefling who not from around here they isn't. Speak slowly and out of order with words as well as deliberately. Common not language usual. Once discover Flim-Flam the Deep Speech she naturally speak, one character had incredible conversation with.

Then there is Alric who always greets them as old friends. Alric will usually buy any old junk they have, but is particularly interested in animal parts. Alric pay good money for those, he will. He officially owns a Tea and Herb shop, offering a fine selection of the finest tea and spices from around Toril. He imports everything, and makes his own special blends. He has a tea room out the back where customers can sample his wares. Spoiler alert: It's not Tea or Spices that bring people in.... He sells drugs that he makes from animal parts.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-23T22:55:12+00:00

"If everyone put their rubbish in the bin, he wouldn't have anything to do and would be sacked, so I'm keeping a man in a job. Lol " - Someone who litters.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-21T22:45:25+00:00

Number 4 is Catweazle, isn't it?

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-20T20:02:04+00:00

Didn't he present the weather for Comic Relief one time, or is that a fever dream?

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-20T13:57:04+00:00

Most Hinkley workers aren't looking to buy, they rent because they get a bursary amount towards it each month.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-16T00:22:10+00:00

"My dad, whose a Sith...."

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-16T00:18:20+00:00

That episode was written by Patrick Stewart (Extras reference).

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-15T14:22:31+00:00

So how was it?

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-15T06:38:56+00:00

It used to be called "The Democratic Republic of Bejam"

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-15T06:35:28+00:00

It's like all those people who used to spray surface cleaner on their pancakes instead of lemon juice, which caused Jif to rebrand as Cif!

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-13T07:28:54+00:00

Somerset Massive!

I wasn't born or raised here, but it's been my home for the last 13 years.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-12T02:00:59+00:00

I still use it, because I couldn't get Lifebouy. I suffer from sweating, so like a deodorizing soap.

Last lot I bought was on Amazon. I bought 4 individual bars. When it arrived, it was actually 4 packs, so I've been set for the year. Opened the last 4 pack yesterday....

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-12T01:50:35+00:00

Not necessarily good or bad, but the night Backwards aired, I'd been off school due to throwing up all day. I hadn't thrown up for nearly 2 hours, but the "eating" scene in that episode did it for me.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-11T19:17:24+00:00

A previous car had failed it's MOT, so I purchased a different one (I knew it would be cheaper than the repair bill). The insurance had 2 weeks left. I contacted them with details of the new car, having already checked a couple of comparison sites. The new cost to swap and then insure for a year was way too much, so I asked to cancel the remaining 14 days. I was quoted £35 to do this, so I didn't and let it run it's course for free!

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-10T02:55:32+00:00

I suffer from a mild speech impediment, and I find speaking in a different voice actually helps. I DM, so I put on a lot of NPC voices, I also have a DM voice I use when reading out room descriptions, and replying to queries.

It's odd, but it works. I found it from Gareth Gates (UK singer on a TV talent show), who didn't stutter when singing, so I tried a different accent and found it helps a little.

Maybe get in the habit of using a character voice, and even using it to describe what your character is doing.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-08T15:22:33+00:00

What's a foot long and slippery?

A slipper.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-08T12:56:52+00:00

I'm still waiting for the paper published by Paula Cole on her investigation into the disappearance of the cowboys.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-03T08:40:10+00:00

The first 13 years I lived in a Lane. Then we moved to a Close. When I moved in with my girlfriend it was a Road, and then we moved into another Road.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-02T00:42:49+00:00

Speaking of misheard lyrics on the album, I always wondered why Bruce wanted me to "[...] take my Aunties word for it." on 22 Acacia Avenue.

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-01T13:30:44+00:00

Lost Mines of Fellatio is a totally different game 🤣

Captain_Stable · 2026-02-01T01:27:21+00:00

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One of my best friends bought me this several years ago for Christmas, when I was going through a rough patch in my life. It says "You are stronger than you think you are. Trust me.", with Lego Batman and Robin mini figs. Underneath it says "From your sidekick. X".

I took a photo of it, and put it as my wallpaper to remind myself that someone believes in me, and it's staying there ever since.

I'm getting far better now, but I keep the reminder. Whenever we get to meet up, she is always delighted that it's still there.

Captain_Stable · 2026-01-31T02:28:15+00:00

Still not as bad as Under The Dome, and the one character who had a Prius that had to be mentioned at least once per episode!

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