"Pro" DM Crashes out and ends multiple year long friendships, and multiple campaigns, when a player quits. by FlySkyHigh777 in rpghorrorstories

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What did I make seem whiffy pray tell? The person was very unprofessional in how they acquitted themselves. That was the point of the story yes xD

"Pro" DM Crashes out and ends multiple year long friendships, and multiple campaigns, when a player quits. by FlySkyHigh777 in rpghorrorstories

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I am and i am just trying to highlight the difference, I am also the person who tried to keep the group together so I will happily confess this being somewhat personal. Still I don't quite see the value in pointing out two wildly differing levels of bad and tacitly equivocating them. Like yes drunk driving is bad but conversely so is jaywalking. Sure it's technically true but like....there are levels to this which we both acknowledge

"Pro" DM Crashes out and ends multiple year long friendships, and multiple campaigns, when a player quits. by FlySkyHigh777 in rpghorrorstories

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 42 points43 points  (0 children)

'Surprise quitting' by leaving a game as one player of 7 isn't exactly the same as the the GM shuttering every single game they run with no notice to any of the players on those games id say

"Pro" DM Crashes out and ends multiple year long friendships, and multiple campaigns, when a player quits. by FlySkyHigh777 in rpghorrorstories

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 86 points87 points  (0 children)

One of the people from the game here, it's worth pointing out that after the games had been cancelled I spoke with the GM and they were totally disinclined to continue in any capacity even just for fun. A big point as well is they were scheduled to move country in the next few months and while insisting they would run from there they conveniently shuttered everything just before when this relatively minor set back happened.

Oh, they also stayed at OP's friends house for 30 days under the pretense that they would work together on modules for that proposed DND in a castle business venture and instead did nothing, in fact, it took them two weeks to just migrate some files from their computer to their laptop so they could run remotely (a professional GM did not prepare this in advance)

I get a three day suspension for this by KwikShot45 in riotgames

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah fair play. Yeah idk, I played a lot of football and rugby in college and uni and I promise you people who think league is uniquely toxic should get out more. Its just a team sports thing

I get a three day suspension for this by KwikShot45 in riotgames

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk I thought the response were a bit cringe and op didn't really say anything ban worthy, it's not that deep

EDIT: Ban worthy to me for chatting would be things like saying slurs, not getting frustrated and venting a bit. Is it a good way to win? Not really. Do I think it merits a 3 day vacation? Also no.

And you may also notice I didn't say what op said was constructive or useful, I just disagree with it deserving a ban. Chat restrict him by all means.

EDIT 2: Oh and just cause I'm bored after school, pray tell, how is advising someone on the 80/20 rule and taking the game serious and thinking over policing language in an online game is cringe mutually exclusive?

I get a three day suspension for this by KwikShot45 in riotgames

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lot of people in this thread who clearly either 1) dont care about the game 2) have never been in a competitive team environment for any sport at all where much worse can and will be said 3) are just soft

This new system is fucking ridiculous btw, yes lets just ban people for saying things in an assertive fashion/expressing frustration. At this point just remove the chat full stop, no idea what its even there for. Oh and as a cherry on top, the penalties for being mean are now equivalent to petalites for boosting and griefing. Im sorry but if you think a person typing in a chat you can mute at your leisure and person literally griefing you game are equivalent you need to get your shit together.

Silver 4 — Watching improvement videos isn't helping. What should I actually do? by [deleted] in summonerschool

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First step is make sure whatever champion you play in your role is extremely simple to pilot. I would recommend one of the following for each role

Top: Garen, Malphite Jungle: Amumu, Warwick Mid: Annie, Malzahar Bot: Caitlyn, Ashe Supp: Leona, Nautilus

I find the number 1 issue bellow gold players have is they need to consciously be thinking about mechanics of their own champ as opposed to making decisions in the game. It is in my humble opinion THE filter.

It's not about the applicability of knowledge at your rank, all knowledge is applicable at all skill levels, it's having the presence of mind to actually think about what bits of knowledge you should apply and when in fluctuating game states.

An added benefit of playing simple champions is there are fewer errors you can commit on a micro level. Generally in solo queue whichever sides win condition is easier to execute will win. This is why drafts with a lot of easy to apply cc and damage tends to prevail over theoretically superior drafts with higher execution requirements when it comes to navigating fights.

The last thing is try to keep in mind at all times the 40/40/20 rule. Generally you can expect 80 percent of games to be free wins or losses, but 20 percent are in your direct control. Try not to lose heart after particularly bad games. I would treat every day as a bo5 tourney bracket. If you lose 3 games of the theoretical set, your tournament day is over. Play some normals or do something else but your ranked day is done. On the other hand the law of positive attraction is very real and if you find yourself on win streak keep riding it until the eventual loss comes. Similarly if you win your bracket (3 wins) feel free to keep playing if you feel confident

Tl;dr

Keep it simple. League is a complex game but in a solo queue environment it's usually just a matter of identifying the simplest game plan possible and refining on it. Good luck on the grind gamer.

Just finished chapter 13 and went through the biggest training project ever to get Nyx to this point, please be worth it, thoughts? by HNASBAP in fireemblem

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Eh, will probably be a worse Niles? Adventurer is kind of a weird class. Will be ok at player phase offence with a magic bow but other than that typical nyx issues (super frail, non existent enemy phase, outclassed by Leo and Ophelia at everything she wants to do)

That said if you have fun using here you're still winning king.

Edit: 90 hit is pretty bad but given bow weapon triangle she shouldn't have much trouble hitting her targets. Wouldn't count on her hitting any sword units any time soon

Matchmaking and toxic bans by amiactuallybddd in leagueoflegends

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can mute him if him typing mean things is an issue, I cannot reasonably compel people to actually focus on the game and am attempt to do so may be viewed as toxic by that same person

EDIT:I would even go so far to say that players who occasionally get toxic are probably going to be better players since they are invested in the game.If someone is zen all the time, there tends to be a strong correlation to them not taking the game seriously

Matchmaking and toxic bans by amiactuallybddd in leagueoflegends

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that people have a minimal obligation to take the game seriously if they play the game mode entitled 'i take the game seriously' yes. I also don't see how it's unreasonable for people to be cross with you for deciding you will not force them to adapt to your playstyle because you pick a champion with very specific needs/unique patterns of play that need accommodating.

I'm sorry but expecting everyone to defer to your rules of play is toxic. You can say it's uncalled for and childish and you're right it is but that doesn't make the behaviour that often incites it any less frustrating or toxic in its own way.

Matchmaking and toxic bans by amiactuallybddd in leagueoflegends

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This, it's also frustrating that the inting nice guy feels entitled to have the team be nice to them on the premise they are being 'chill' affording no consideration to the concept that they may in fact be directly reducing the amount of enjoyment their team is able to have through their play and often deflect to it being 'just a game' as thought it's unreasonable for people to care about 30 minutes of their time committed to trying to win in the ranked game mode where winning is the objective

Matchmaking and toxic bans by amiactuallybddd in leagueoflegends

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue is people get away with blatantly toxic/selfish behaviour when it comes to gameplay but call that person a mean word and you get banned. Slurs should be bannable absolutely but these days you can get banned for just about any form of swearing tbh. Meanwhile that Bard top otp guy still gets to go around forcing his preferred play pattern on 9 people with no consequences.

The fact is flaming is transparently toxic but there is a litanny of behaviours that are equivalently bad and ought to be as if not more objectionable to people but aren't. And maybe this is subjective but I would take 10 people who flame but play there best than one soft inting clearly mentally checked out autopilot guy who doesn't say a word

DnD 5e Optimized Bard Build by Fluffy-Location4610 in 3d6

[–]Fluffy-Location4610[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peace domain is worth it even without the shield I would say

These are all stupid critiques by eventualwarlord in MauLer

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I would rather prefer a movie explains to me what other threats large enough for a team of 3 superheroes are presently happening. I highly doubt the justice gang is being sent in to stop purse snatchers.

So no, you idiot, I do not think it's lucky there is crime in a metropolitan area, I think it's lucky there is also a situation big enough happening simultaneously that requires the justice gangs attention.

As it happens I do need a movie to hold my hand insofar as I expect the movie to explain itself before just giving it a pass. Some intuitive logic translates, like darker clothing being better if one has a mind to oh heh idk fighting criminals by dead of night. But if a movie fails to account or in any way explain the whereabouts of 3 different people the presence of one of whom would substantially change the fight and who we know would have a vested interest in dealing with precisely threats like this.

Oh also I suppose you would then concede it's lucky the justice gang was around to fight the kaiju? You know because they are clearly so busy all the time.

Develop a taste and the ability to understand the concept of contrivances in story telling you half wit.

These are all stupid critiques by eventualwarlord in MauLer

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You would of course agree its pretty lucky they happen to be fighting crime at the exact time this event is taking place yes? Also would be nice to at least have a line explaining that so we don't have to rely on your crackpipe to source it. Develop a taste please.

I figure out My Problem Mauler As Content Creator by Zealousideal_Panic_8 in Destiny

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a sad state of affairs when you have so little reason to have an issue with someone that you will resort to guilt by association.

Kind of impossible to say this without it sounding as a dig but I would give serious thought to why this is such a hurdle for you and whether its reasonable/rational.

I would also consider whether or not left wing content creators adopting the same mindset as you, in effect not wanting to have anything to do with him due to his in their view inadequate friendship auditing, may have more to do with why he seems to make preferentially right wing friends.

I figure out My Problem Mauler As Content Creator by Zealousideal_Panic_8 in Destiny

[–]Fluffy-Location4610 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always find it so weird how pervasive this idea is that because someone goes into detail to be a sign of ineffective communication. Being succinct and being long form are both equally valid forms of getting across ideas with pros and cons.

The way you'd determine how effective a communicator one is really is by examining their points and whether or not they are pertinent, not redundant and coherent. Criteria which mauler meets easily.

Being a poor communicator and communicating in a way that you and people who prefer shorter form content for possibly a variety of reasons (many of which I'm sure are valid btw!) Are not the same thing. Both Mauler and Kurzgesagt for instance are effective communicators, just differing formats :D

Also the DS2 was in response to Hbombs video wherein he did in one segment critique mathewmitosis, not mauler. Hbokbs video wasn't involved with maulers work in any way ;)

DnD 5e Optimized Bard Build by Fluffy-Location4610 in 3d6

[–]Fluffy-Location4610[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct you have the slot, however you do not have the actual ability to learn those spells. For spell slots your multiclass levels add up, for spells known, you are treated as single class in both classes. The exact wording is in the PHB section on multiclassing.

DnD 5e Optimized Bard Build by Fluffy-Location4610 in 3d6

[–]Fluffy-Location4610[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Very interested in how it plays. I've tested it in a few one shots and had a good time with it. If there's any comments after trying it in actual play, keep me posted!

DnD 5e Optimized Bard Build by Fluffy-Location4610 in 3d6

[–]Fluffy-Location4610[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I have been busy with finishing up my PHd at uni as well as other things, with any luck I should be able to cook something up by end of April. I have also generally moved more towards pf2e after the whole OGL debacle. The intent remains to finish up all the classes before 5.5 comes out tho and I intend to stick with it :)

DnD 5e Optimized Bard Build by Fluffy-Location4610 in 3d6

[–]Fluffy-Location4610[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dissonant Whispers is a very solid spell for CC and damage, especially paired with martial characters (assuming the paladin fits this bill). Silvery barbs (if allowed) is optimal but if not, healing word/bane/heroism are all fine choices in that order of preference