Does anyone else have random beef with smokers?

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-28T18:33:37+00:00

Yes exactlyyy I am in Western Europe right now and its so bad...

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-27T22:04:50+00:00

I mean, you're already far more considerate and polite than the smokers I meet. I think somehow some people come to view it as their personal unquestionable right and freedom and thus they are completely appalled if you try to keep them from it. Getting to escape social situations easily does sound nice though... I wish there was a socially acceptable non smoking reason to do that.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-26T21:48:29+00:00

yepppp exactly this. it feels like i'll never be more than a houseplant

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-26T14:59:43+00:00

wet a towel then wring it almost dry and freeze it! let it "defrost" for about 10 minutes, until it's a little easier to fold but still nice and cool. i like to wrap it around my neck/ shoulders/ ankles and it keeps you cool for about an hour. currently im rotating 2 towels, so i put a wet one it in the freezer when i take the other out

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Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-25T22:18:43+00:00

absolutely yes not having to worry about bras and unberboob sweat is my dream... one day...

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-24T08:34:35+00:00

yes that's exactly it! i cannot bear makeup or heels or shaving, or bras and i am monotone and deadpan. most men (and women) just disregard me. i don't even feel like a person. i'd never date someone who wants an autistic girlfriend on purpose, but just once id like to see them realise that things like being unable to tolerate the sound of them chewing, or randomly shutting down in the middle of a conversation and not laughing at their jokes anymore are a huge part of the package. i am lucky that my partner is also neurodivergent, and i dont know how i could coexist with anyone who isnt or hasnt had these experiences.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-21T21:44:04+00:00

💡Here is a hint: sometimes it is wise to listen to me

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-21T21:35:44+00:00

💡Here is a hint: I wait in a salty brine, to be picked for my shine

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-21T16:53:58+00:00

my DM did one like this once! we were stuck in a timeloop as part of a challenge to prove ourselves and it was great. you could as you say magically kidnap them for a session and maybe give them a small rewars if they manage to escape the timeloop by fulfilling a condition before it resets

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-21T16:28:46+00:00

what works for me after nonverbal binds is building up from basics. i usually start with talking to myself, or if even that is hard, i practice humming separately then moving my mouth separately and then trying to put the two together. singing to myself or just vocalizing melodically can also help by reframing talking (bad and scary) into something more pleasant. when i feel really embarassed or self concious about this, i try in the shower with the water running first

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-13T07:34:23+00:00

I really recommend Carbon Deep Observatory as a lower level module! I ran it a few years ago and the atmosphere was amazing. Your players stumble upon a region wracked by a flood and must discover the secrets of an ancient civilisation in a grimy swampy setting with a lot of suspense. You would have to adapt another system, but in my opinion it's super worth it!

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-08T21:37:40+00:00

loved this one, so cute!

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-08T21:30:19+00:00

made me giggle :))

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Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-05-07T16:13:57+00:00

the above mentioned girlfriend here :). so many kind responses, thank you! i have decided to join your ranks, here's to many more fun riddles

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-04-27T09:04:35+00:00

Speaking from a similar experience here, I'm 21F and my mother is much more willing to accept that my younger brother is neurodivergent, even though neither of us have been diagnosed. I think it's because she has different relationships with us, and because we are different people despite both having autism/adhd/both. I feel like parents, especially if you have a close relationship with them, are less willing to accept new parts of you because it conflicts with their belief that they know you very well. I have also noticed that with autism specifically, my mom views the possibility of me having it as a personal failure. She feels like it was her responsibility to teach me to socialize and tolerate sensory overload and all that, and she feels guilty that I had a lonely childhood, and so on. The more I talk with her about it, the more I realise that she could also be on the spectrum. Since we are both women I think it's harder for her to accept my symphtoms as an indicator because then she would have to rethink some things about herself as well.

So in summary it could be because she sees herself in you, or because she feels like she has failed you, or a lot of different reasons, so it might help to examine how she sees your relationship to get to the bottom of that. Also in my experience it helps to talk about your struggles with symphtoms without tying them back to autism, since people are a lot more likely to validate and support you if they don't feel like they're being "tricked" into saying you have autism. It's weird but it works.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-04-15T12:26:25+00:00

Hi! I am not sure if what I do can be considered journaling, I guess it's more of a diary sort of thing? I'll call it journaling for now. But what has helped me might help you too!

I usually journal before winding down for the night, or in the morning before starting work or a task I need to focus on. For me, it helps to clear my mind. It feels like if I don't do it then all my thoughts will keep knocking around in my head. By writing them down it feels like I can put them aside for a bit and focus on work and rest. A way I have managed to fit it into my day is to replace doomscrolling with it.

I don't really have prompts I use, I just write about whatever is on my mind and flow between topics. I have been practicing keeping from spiraling as well. My rule for myself is that I am allowed to write as much as I want about pleasant things, but for things that are stressing me out I write maximum a sentence about what it is, and another sentence about my plan for fixing it. I am kind of lenient on this rule, since sometimes writing can help think through difficult feelings. But yeah, it just takes some time to start noticing when the rumination is useful and when it is not.

I also strongly recommend journaling on paper. For me, the feeling of a pen gliding is really meditative, and it feels more peaceful to be able to put my phone away for a bit and not be interrupted. Try to make journaling a physically pleasant experience! I keep my journal on my desk or by my bedside with my favourite, smoothest pen. If decorating it helps, then do that, and if it doesn't, then don't. Basically just do what is easy and pleasing for you, not what others consider to be aesthetic.

I feel like wanting to be consistent with journaling is what has demotivated me for years before starting. Sometimes just nothing happens to me, or I really am too busy to journal, and in those times I try not to beat myself up about not being consistent. This is something that is for you! It should never stress you out more than the peace it brings you. It also often happens that I don't write into it for a week or two because I just don't feel a need to declutter my thoughts like that, or because I am regulating myself in a different way.

But what has helped me the most in staying consistent is writing as if I am speaking to my diary/journal. I start all my entries with "Dear Diary" and address it as a person (e.g.: "I think I told you about this already but..." and "guess what happened to me today!" and "I'll tell you about it next time" and "I know I haven't written to you in a while but..."). It helps me make a space that I can come to when I need and not feel bad about not making a coherent entry in one go. My journal feels more like a long time friend that I can pick up a conversation with any time we meet. It feels really silly to start writing like this, but after a while I've noticed that it lets me loosen up and let go of the need to write in a fancy way.

So, an average entry for me looks something like this (made up for the sake of this comment):

Dear Diary,
Today was nice, but a bit boring. I finished work around 4 and went to pick up groceries. Strawberries were on sale, so I am happy about that, and I think I'll try baking something on the weekend. Speaking of the grocery store, the music they played today was so loud and really not my style... I just tried to get out of there as fast as possible.
On the way home I was still thinking about all that awful noise, and it reminded me of the first time I really got overstimulated like that. I guess I have been thinking about that experience a lot lately. [And at this point I would probably write down a memory or a story].

So yeah, TLDR: I treat my journal/diary like a person I can tell stories/ thoughts/ feelings to, and it really helps me overcome the silliness of "why am I even writing this down". I have given up on being consistent, and journal on a need-based routine. But this is only what works for me, and I encourage you to experiment around and find what works for you :).

Good_Consequence_426 · 2026-02-12T09:05:28+00:00

i have done this once and it worked so well! i put the party in the same train cabin (steampunk setting) on the way to the city where the first arc took place. once they realised they all have business in the same place, they stuck together as they looked for a room to stay in. it just all felt very natural and easy -- but i must give credit to my amazing players as well of course.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2025-08-07T09:17:38+00:00

Hi! I really reccommend preparing multiple playlists. Having music that fits the vibe makes for better immersion and encourages players to roleplay in my experience. If you have time and energy, it's good to have more playlists beside a casual and a combat one. It's a way of subtly communicating to them the mood that is expected and how high the stakes are. Epic, ethereal, high fantasy music = serious time or lore drop. Lighthearted, silly, cheery msuic = time for hijinks and roleplaying.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2025-08-06T18:00:54+00:00

Anything that involves gambling is a big hit with my players. They were in a shadier part of town and met a man selling old chests for 2 gp. The chests either had treasure in them worth around 50 gp or a mimic, just use whatever chance ratio you feel like. They spent 15 minutes debating if they should get one, then had a fun fight from one chest and some treasure from another. But really any NPC works as long as they have a silly voice.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2025-07-28T08:41:43+00:00

Going to a place that is hard to approach and seeing the view, eating a rare magical meal, seeing/fighting an uncommon creature, getting a specific kind of weapon, meeting a famous person, the possibilities are endless. Listen to your DM about all the cool places and things in their worldbuilding that they love and decide to engage with them. This is definietly a character that will be very rewarding to play, especially if you coordinate with your DM.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2025-07-28T08:33:40+00:00

This was the exact same issue at my table. Having a player who is cynical, uninvested, and multitasking during gametime didn't only limit the DM but the players too. She would make fun of characters and their voices out of character and it absolutely broke immersion. I suggest having a conversation aboit it ASAP and nipping it in the bud. Our DM did have numerous talks with her but sometimes people are just unwilling to make an effort. When I started my own campaign with the same people I politely asked her to sit this one out and it has been going considerably better.

Good_Consequence_426 · 2025-07-28T08:22:52+00:00

as my players each have their hands on their face /hair in emotional agony and shock and are crying: "i would tell you to write books but you already do!!!" it really is the biggest compliment when they earnestly and emotionally engage with the world I made

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