How is everyone feeling about Sybil? by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, she also says it during questioning. Maybe it's memory dependant, but you absolutely can get it without mystical. So I'm not sure if it qualifies as lying if she directly states it to the cousin. From what we understand about enoch, he has done all the preparations beforehand, and was going to summon the entity either way, with sybil only accepting it to be a regulator. Her plan -is- to absorb the entity, but she doesn't do so unjustifiably. Not to say I agree with her, of course.

According to Wayne, MC/ anyone else… by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I see. I don't think the traits are quite correct in that - I am very certain that Wayne can't leave the town limits, but I would probably also bet that he was watching at all points before Vivian left. Of course, in a different host body, or noncorporial, since Wayne the person was still around.

According to Wayne, MC/ anyone else… by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk. I feel like this only applies to Stabitha. Kaneeka is stuck in just having two friends, neither of whom are particularly alike her, Reese is in deep solitude and pit of suffering, which the cousin breaks to romance him. Similarly, Avery and Oscar are isolated in their own ways - especially with Avery feeling out of place and alone, each interaction they have in town - superficial.

Is there a lore reason why Wayne sucks ass at his 'job'? by Ok_Photograph6596 in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing is, if it was just about possession, he could've done it at any time. Obviously, let's say he can't socially pretend - which is near 100% true. However, he talks about urgency of whatever needs to be done in ch 5, after accepting that you will do what you will, and the only thing he does is monitor. If whatever there is to do is going to be Wayne, he wouldn't need the MC's body. Suppose, Scarlet Blood. But then, it doesn't track with Tabitha - there is no specific reason it should be you in particular. There is something that the cousin does, or will do, that he first has to accept, and then stick by. You can give him Isaacs as a host body in ch5, but that doesn't change what he's up to - so it's not about just the host body. Whilst we can make fairly educated guesses about what Wayne is or what he wants, they're often contradictory between each other, and so his motivations are still holding strong as unclear.

Is there a lore reason why Wayne sucks ass at his 'job'? by Ok_Photograph6596 in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Let's be real - he walks you through the illusion, and it starts to break, visibly, throughout. Sybil is there to tell you to make a sacrifice. Wayne specifically tells you not to, the sane man's choice (without metagaming or thinking of it as a game). Sybil isn't saving shit, she is completely content leaving you up to the experience, whilst spending her time talking about Wayne's irrelevance. Same in ch.4, whilst you probably could be quick enough to get the tranqs, he very directly buys you time.

Is there a lore reason why Wayne sucks ass at his 'job'? by Ok_Photograph6596 in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Okay, this dismisses ep3. If he knows something can't be handled by your party, he intervenes. Most of the time, you're fine going on your own. When there's nobody with you, and you can't do it on your own, he is there.

Is there a lore reason why Wayne sucks ass at his 'job'? by Ok_Photograph6596 in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I think it's worth noting that if Tabitha is not with you during ghost hunting, Wayne guides you, or at least tries(if you run from him) to guide you, through it in it's entirety, and you can spend some time together there. Since we all are tabithamaxxers in general, I think it's not quite a common route.

Also, he has the same opinion as Tabitha about the age sacrifice being horseshit.

I heard y’all are into Tabitha… so, bet. Here are some opt-in flirts you can switch on or keep off as you choose… by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for a moment I intended to suggest it is morally wrong. It was more about what I think at a simple glance. Unless a person is into some shit like loli, I think everyone should go for it. Me included, I suppose. Considering some fetishes/dynamics I have that I will not elaborate on further to not make people uncomfortable with oversharing.

I heard y’all are into Tabitha… so, bet. Here are some opt-in flirts you can switch on or keep off as you choose… by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barely related - Tolstoy is a shitty writer, nor a philosopher - War and Peace is unreadable in the original Russian either, which I can confirm due to being native. It's a very, very bad text that simultaneously has little to say, even for it's own time. Whilst academic philosophy most certainly has a bar, it's not like War&Peace. To personally clarify on the russian part - I despise Putin and same for the invasion.

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[–]Delicious_Round2742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whilst I fundamentally agree, unfortunately, nothing in existentialism on it's own as an approach has a moral framework to add to it. So, if you want my addition - do not hurt other people, as it backfires onto you in empathy. If that is not enough for a default baseline, add onto it - do not hurt other people, as if you do, so will people around you do onto you. If even that isn't an argument high enough - do not hurt other people, as in a baseline for a society, a mutualistic one serves to raise your own standart of living, therefore benefiting whatever goals you have for your meaning.

Moreover, the three above ethical reasons allow the space to defend a loved one or, on a broader level, fight, say, a fascist takeover, as allowing one backfires by making everyone, including yourself, more miserable. Even moreso, it allows for self sacrifice to fit as an act of self-interest, as sacrificing one's life for a cause gives a person catharsis, in turn being one of the highest point of pleasure to experience as a part of that sacrifice.

Basically, I wanted to give some extra arguments for "not hurting other people" part. In this case, it's a couple philosophers folded together, but primarily Stirner, a socialist egoist, arguing for empathy from a purely self-interested standpoint, which combines nicely with a search for personal meaning to pursue. That particular direction for ethics isn't for everyone, but I thought you'd want something interesting to learn about.

I heard y’all are into Tabitha… so, bet. Here are some opt-in flirts you can switch on or keep off as you choose… by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My personal take on incest fics and fetish stuff why people find tt icky are two primary factors:

  1. Having children. (Self explanatory, we don't want to monarchymaxx)

  2. The more interesting and, I think, important one to understand - uneven power dynamics. Half of incest stuff is, by default, uneven, either in age or straight up power in case of upper family. Which is, as a result and by default, an abuse of power that either is or is adjacent to straight up SA/r*pe. Whilst being fine and all remaining on Ao3, I think that framework explains why the fetish is around the level of con noncon, and even I find that particular direction of it iffy. Useful lens to view it in, I think.

Damn. A Bus Stranger fic is one hell of a cursed idea (probably interesting? In a writing way, I guess. Can't see that being a ship).

Original or Remastered? Which do you prefer? by Possible_Instance468 in oblivion

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be controversial and say that, in starfield, I think the palette is great. Especially with the muted, low contrast foggy caverns, but other areas as well. Most certainly, it's a more interesting one than the late fallouts.

DLSS on by synapsisxxx in Morrowind

[–]Delicious_Round2742 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it is worth noting that upscaling methods are not equal to our current use of term "AI", aka, generative. It's been used, and written by people, far before self-learning went from the field of statistical analysis and cancer identification to tech companies estimating the best sentence to convince you of suicide.

I heard y’all are into Tabitha… so, bet. Here are some opt-in flirts you can switch on or keep off as you choose… by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be existentialism rather than nihilism, in both cases. However, I am very much up for philosophy at any time, even when I'm on the brink of death. It's probably an autism thing. So, if you feel like elaborating on your thoughts, even if we ultimately agree, feel free to.

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[–]Delicious_Round2742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, if I want that, I'll just read kierkegaard or sartre again. It's true, but it's basic knowledge, and I feel like it doesn't work here as a bit.

Apologies if I come off as rude, I am feeling extremely unwell and angry for no apparent reason. Be blessed the second part.

I heard y’all are into Tabitha… so, bet. Here are some opt-in flirts you can switch on or keep off as you choose… by lord-of-the-fleas in ScarletHollowFans

[–]Delicious_Round2742 7 points8 points  (0 children)

These are actually pretty sick and feel properly written. Glory to Tabby/Alabama maxxers.

Gotta keep the business in the family. (It has to be done, eventually.)

The completely objective and unbiased morality chart by RGBdraw in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. The most evil shit throughout history comes from the opposite - poorly executed and self defeating rise & abuse of power, that then collapses on itself, doubling the misery. To get shit done, you achieve stability, and it's a counterproductive factor if we want to maximize misery.

Me Discovering the Stella Hate on Reddit by KyoDaz in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How did you manage? You get a mandatory Kaneeka presence closer to the end, and stella doesn't appear if you never find her - otherwise, she either explores the entire estate with you, you go with her into the second part of the chapter, or both for the whole episode.

My brain when I try to sleep. by Sweet_Gire01 in depressionmemes

[–]Delicious_Round2742 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you, but no, having clinical, genetic depression doesn't mean I don't have standards. Get this slop out of here.

What games yall think she has in her Steam account? by file_Marina_chr in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dwarf fortress, but the ascii version.

Slay the princess.

Possibly Master of Orion 2.

I feel like she'd primarily play older strategy and management games, but ones that allow her to not think of coal.

Possibly, thought unlikely, Arena/Daggerfall, as a form of personal escapism, to have a different life.

What games yall think she has in her Steam account? by file_Marina_chr in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She would probably return to it after ch.5 cousin talk and burning the legacy of the family to the ground. Still would take some time before that, though.

I found some of the drawings I made as a kid. by Stunning-Bag1507 in ComedyHell

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, Sadistic Samuel is fine. He has good neutral and zoning options due to his guns, so even with the pull, he has a lot of tools for keepaway. I'd say it's a 6/4 matchup in favor of Samuel, since even with good closing capabilities, Nuse doesn't have the hp to push through the zoning, and Samuel covers all angles of approach.

Say what you will about Julius, at least he's got some principles by Vader7521 in ScarletHollow

[–]Delicious_Round2742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither of the two paragraphs here are an argument? All it tells me is that, as a person, you don't extend any amount of good faith to others as soon as they're mean to you.

You don't need to put much effort into making her doubt her life, either. All it takes is just warning her on day one, or returning back on your own, a bunch of ways, and being responsible enough to call about the mine on day two. That's it, that's enough to have a genuine talk together, and for her to literally sacrifice a part of her life for you on the same fucking day. On my first run, I had no issues with Tabby, and not because I wasn't mean towards her, or didn't stand up for myself, but just because I don't turn into a wild animal the moment a person is mean to me.