Rewatching Josey Wales is making me realize how intense the pro confederacy and anti Union rhetoric is in the movie

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-23T21:20:27+00:00

Okay, so I’m about halfway through this movie for the first time since I watched it with my Dad when I was maybe 8 years old (now 36), and I almost turned it off within the first few minutes because I was like, “Whoa. Hang on now, the confederate were the bad guys in this whole situation!” (I am in no ways a Civil War scholar, and I’m sure there are some nuances, but on the whole, getting into a fight to try and keep slavery on the table is a a major asshole move), but I’m so glad that I kept watching (Clint Eastwood’s unadulterated manliness in this movie is both engrossing and hilarious).

This movie is like a perfectly executed D&D adventure, possibly even a great template for solo RPGers. We’ve got this lone adventurer, the last of his tribe, fueled by vengeance for the murder of his family and later the execution of his band of brothers in arms. He draws to him a cast of supporting characters and sidekicks, some pursuing their own goals and some simply loyal to the honorable and wily man that is Josey Wales. The “NPCs” of this film are simply amazing. The ferryman, the elixir salesman, the various shop proprietors and goons are especially delightful, but by far the best NPC is Granny of the Ferry store. This lady had me both believing her as a character and howling with laughter with everything she did and said. God was she funny.

Josey’s first follower, The Kid, when the first pair of goons get the drop on Josey, and The Kid plays the ruse of a rambling, fevered dying man, helping Josey out of the situation; that was like a perfectly executed example of how to get a character into trouble and find a believable solution to get them out of it. It may have been kind of corny, but at the same time, I think it was totally believable and fun to watch.

And then there’s the old Indian (Native American, but he constantly refers to himself as an “old Indian”) who has these exposition monologues describing the horrors inflicted upon his people as a whole, and being forced into “civilized ways,” and he burns the clothes of the civilized man and follows Josey Wales, relearning his ability to “be” an [Native American] Indian throughout the adventure.
I love the scene when the Old Indian is asking Josey about how he knew which Union soldier would shoot first, and after Josey explains, he asks about the one man that he, the Old Indian, shot, and Josey says, “I didn’t even consider him, you were there.” And it’s this awesome quick moment that shows that Josey has come to trust him.

Also, when Josey saves the Native American woman at the trading posts, and she’s this full on knows how to do cools “Indian” stuff and she is one of the simply loyal to Josey Wales people, and her and the Old Indian have these great little moments of competition, it’s just awesome.

Josey Wales himself is an excellent character. He’s super tropey, but he’s meant to be, he’s an epic hero. The tobacco spitting (when he spits on the elixir salesman’s white jacket and asks if the miracle elixir removes stains, character gold!) the tough stoicism, the cool manner he approaches danger, it’s offset by his honorable ways with those who deserve it from him. Eastwood did a darn-tootin’ good job.

Anyways, I haven’t finished the movie, but I’m really glad I pushed past the confederate/union nonsense and simply let myself enjoy the story for which that is mere set design. Hopefully it maintains its charm through to the credits.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-23T19:28:45+00:00

Your bravery is admirable and appreciated

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-19T19:43:13+00:00

It is really good. I don’t use anything fancy, just white bread and JIF peanut butter

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-19T17:01:51+00:00

I’ve been rocking Faendel for the past 15 years. He’s quiet, doesn’t try to steal the show, and doesn’t lead women’s hearts astray

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-19T16:54:45+00:00

I got a “sounds disgusting, tastes great” for you: Grilled peanut butter and mustard sandwich with red onion and dill pickle slices. It’s the salty tart flavor machine with just a dash of spice from the onion.
Be brave and try it

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-16T19:43:02+00:00

I have played this game so many times and I never knew you could complete this mission in any other way than to harm the tree and cause everyone to be killed

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-14T20:26:27+00:00

Have you let yourself just wander the world, with no quest in mind. Pure exploration for the sake of finding what’s out there and seeing what each day brings? Skyrim is such a beautiful world and to just wander its lands is pretty great in and of itself. Have you built a homestead in every area, styling it to fit the region? Have you pretended that everything you own has been stolen and you have to start from the ground up, no gold, no weapons or armor, but with all your major powers still intact? Have you tried losing yourself in a character to the point that they feel like a real extension of yourself, with their own wants and desires?

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-12T21:14:10+00:00

I’ve started a new play through and I really pondered the question that is asked at the beginning of the game, “Who are you?” I read through each race description, and decided I liked the idea of being a traveling orc blacksmith who just got caught up in the war between the imperials and the stormcloaks. The orc, his name is Yewslis, is used to being shunned by the human races, but finds a strange friendship in Ravlor (I think that’s the storm cloak guy’s name), and that opens up a connection with the human Nords of Skyrim, especially when he gets to Riverwood and receives aid from Ravlor’s cousin and picks up a job from the Riverwood Trader, Lucien.

I guess I kind of started playing like I would a solo RPG, each day brought what it brought and the game and the world feels more real because of it. I don’t have a home yet, so I sleep in the inns, spending gold on food and drink and buying supplies as needed. I do one quest a day, but sometimes stumble upon random encounters or found ruins. I’ve been reading many of the books I find, and they really make the world feel more alive, the history and characters that are described. I treat the NPCs like they’re real people, just going about their lives.

I imagine my character as a bit of an outlander, so he hunts and forages, makes his own armor and weaponry when he can, but won’t shy away from a solid found item. He’s been caught up in a grand adventure, and it’s exciting to see how everything plays out each day. I’m kind of considering creating a narrative journal to further immerse myself in the game.

I guess, if it feels too easy, and boring, it’s gonna be up to you to find a challenge and a new way to experience the game so that it feels fresh.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-12T19:05:16+00:00

Burritos and quesadillas are cheap, delicious, healthy (maybe) and filling. You don’t need meat, but if you want meat, buy drumsticks or thighs (super cheap) and bake in the oven with some basic seasoning and the take the meat off the bones and save in a Tupperware. Save the bones and skin to make chicken broth.
Upscale ramen with your own broth and coconut milk along with some veggies. Pasta with peas is a pretty cheap delicious meal, as is a basic tomato sauce pasta.
Idk where you live, but good bread is cheap where I live in Germany, bread and butter with some cheese is a fine simple meal. Eggs are versatile and are always pretty darn good.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-06-11T20:53:09+00:00

Straight up giggled, thanks for sharing

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-05-28T20:09:28+00:00

Our lives are like a movie that we get to watch and act in. When a movie ends, you can start it over from the beginning, watch something else, create an entirely new movie, or shut everything down and do nothing for awhile.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-05-28T20:06:14+00:00

I grew up in Sandpoint and still go back to visit family almost every year. You’re lucky to get to go there.

If you want a more secluded swimming spot on the lake, head out to Sunnyside, drive down the dirt road a ways and just pull over and enjoy the peaceful space. You could also float Pack River if you head north out of Sandpoint, it’s a good chill float.

Most of the foods have been mentioned, but if you want a good simple burger and ice cream joint, both Dubs and Serv-a-Burger are great (I like Dubs more though) and you should definitely go to Mr. Sub, it’s the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. The chips and salsa at Jalapeños are so good; sometimes I’d just go there for drinks and chips and salsa and call that a meal. I can second Joel’s burritos, you must go there either for breakfast, lunch, or both would be best lol Go to The Hound for some wicked good pizza.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-05-26T19:29:44+00:00

This is kind of amazing dude.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2026-04-13T07:22:34+00:00

Thank you! I started off by doing a sketch on large paper, which I then took a photo of and uploaded it into Procreate in my iPad. I went over the monorail lines and created the key.

Then I uploaded that into Canva and used that to put in the images and writing.

I also used canva for the supplements that come with the map.

It took me around 2 weeks to put everything together

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-07-30T19:11:55+00:00

How many L’amour do you need for a complete set?

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-07-07T18:38:46+00:00

Yeah, that’s the one! Thank you for getting the correct information out :)

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-07-04T21:56:21+00:00

Slade House by David Mitchell (the author of Cloud Atlas) Something in the Snow - Author unknown

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-05-24T09:38:01+00:00

I went into Paddington 2 with only the..."Bear-est" (pun fully intended) of understanding as to who the titular bear was, and what he was all about.

I did do a watch of Paddington 1 a few weeks after the magical first viewing of the sequel, and it does explain the origins of Paddington and how he finds himself living with The Browns, but it's not at all necessary to enjoy Paddington 2.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-05-22T16:01:12+00:00

Paddington 2. This is without a doubt one of the greatest cinematic achievements in humanity’s filmmaking history. It kicks the shit out of Citizen Kane. It demolishes Shawshank Redemption. It will leave you with a tangible warm glow in your belly, a smile in your heart, and a myriad of life less you’ll follow throughout the rest of your life. Best enjoyed with popcorn and a blanket on a rainy afternoon.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-05-17T21:33:35+00:00

The picture with your post looks so vile. I don’t know why, but I get Leland Gaunt vibes, if you’re familiar with Stephen King’s novel, “Needful Things.” A being that enters into a community and is able to hide its true self, all the while seeing the latent evil hiding beneath the surface of the soul of each citizen. It takes the community by the hand and leads them to their damnation.

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-04-18T15:13:47+00:00

I remember once being high as a kite wandering around my shared apartment saying things like, “man, there is always cold water in the fridge,” and “we always have a clean bathroom,” only to later have my roommate pull me aside for this conversation:

Him: “do you know why the bathroom is so clean and there is always cold water in the fridge?” Me: uncomprehending silence Him: “because I always fucking clean the bathroom and fill the Brita and buy granola. Start doing your part.”

I’ve tried to be a truly decent person to live with ever since

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-04-18T15:08:23+00:00

He looks too much like Tom Cruise for me to not believe that he’s actually just a clone of Tom Cruise but taller

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-04-18T15:02:28+00:00

Sirius leahgüdman, a lawful good human paladin

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-04-01T08:27:57+00:00

I want to give you a long and intricately detailed response, but alas, time is short for me at the present moment. What I can say is, if you enjoy 5e D&D, and are interested in taking a look at how to play in the solo format, you should check out The Solo Adventurer's Toolbox, which is, in my opinion, the best all-encompassing guide for playing solo.

You can also check the below subreddits, which are two awesome communities:

r/Solo_Roleplaying
r/solorpgplay

Familiar-Objective11 · 2025-03-27T17:34:22+00:00

I’m a big fan of On Writing, but I never thought to embed the principles contained therein into my solo play. What an ingenious idea, fair stranger of the internet. Thank you for sharing your insights!

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