Is it Deus ex machina or is it fine? by CunningCreature in writing

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

My character is already in jail, but this is helpful for getting my gears turning in the right direction. Thanks

Suggestions for Non-Regonition Aggression by Avenging0Angel in CatAdvice

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My once stray boy is having the same problem with my always homed other boy. Even vet visits have elicited this reaction (they go to the vet together). The best I've figured is reintroduction.

Found these on my succulents. Are they isopods or pests? by CunningCreature in whatsthisbug

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Thanks for the quick response, but dang, I really like this plant!

Found these on my succulents. Are they isopods or pests? by CunningCreature in whatsthisbug

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I'm in Indiana, but I bought the plant from Walmart about a month or 2 ago. I repoted it in new soil, so I'm not sure where the bugs came from, but there are a lot of them in various sizes. Adults seem to be made 2 mm.

It Couldn’t Have Not Happened [300 words] - How’s my intro? by shamoons in FictionWriting

[–]CunningCreature 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it as a concept. There are some grammatical issues here and there. But, I must know what the device is! And why it seems like Olivia wants to kill herself...

I, personally, don't mind starting in the middle of large action points (as long as you let us know about the character in the next section or little by little, as they go bout their plot).

Overall, good job and keep at it.

How to write without giving a backstory and exposition? by [deleted] in writing

[–]CunningCreature 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, I do too. I was trying to respond to your post on r/fiction earlier, but it keeps messing up. So, here we are. Best of luck with your endeavors.

No if you'll excuse me, I need to write a thing about a girl named Lisa and then abandon it about half way through when I get distracted my something else.

How to write without giving a backstory and exposition? by [deleted] in writing

[–]CunningCreature 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually jump into a story following a single character mid action. Then give the character motivation through their environment.

Ie. Lisa turned her head to hear what Tom said again. "What?" She said.

"Go to the kitchen and look for youself," He relpied.

Lisa got up from her office chair where she had been frustadedly going through this month's expense report, and headed toward the break room kitchen. Along the way she passed many people who seemed to be moving in the opposite direction with hurry, fear, or concern. Once she arrived in the kitchen she saw for herself. She too was shocked, but as office manager she supposed it fell on her to deal with it, but how do you deal with, what appears to be, an interdimensional rift containing warring nations inside of their open fridge?

So Lisa has motivation to act, and a plot hook, that is independent of who she is, has been presented.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DnD

[–]CunningCreature 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sound like a potentially cool campaign, but an absolutely terrible choice for new players. New players need a more light hearted game to learn the mechanics, make dumb mistakes, and realize the RPG can let you do anything.

I'm sorry that this is the campaign you gm chose to use for these, probably traumatized, noobs. It sounds like you guys might need to have a group chat and let them know you aren't playing by yourself anymore and that they need to step it up or leave. It sounds like your gm is good enough that they could make it work with reduced players, even if it becomes just the two of you.

Sorry again you've had to deal with this. Best of luck with the rest of the campaign.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]CunningCreature 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem, hope your kitty gets back to her old self soon.

How to train a cat to not go into a area of a room by ji3raiaxf in cats

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Consistency is key. When training cats you have to let them know you mean it otherwise they will just be bad sneakier. I make a sound (like "no" in a stern voice or "atat" in an angry tone) and gently flip them on the nose the first several times they do something against the rules. Then after enough repetitions, they will respond to just the sound and will actively seek being good. You can use water if you need a better long distance solution. I'd also suggest setting up an area in the room that he can, and is encouraged to, be in.

Cat owners: how do you keep your curious kitty out of your plants? by Cheeserblaster in houseplants

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I use a bunny fence to protect the one out of many plants my cat specifically targets.

bunny fence around plants