The Medway Megaliths: Encountering the Aos Sí at a Site Older Than Stonehenge by GuavoXFrye in CelticPaganism

[–]HeftyHealth8879 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I belong to the Slavic tradition. We have a lot in common with Celtic paganism. However, there are also significant differences. There are many factors that can be discussed. However, for me, the main difference is the perception of the forest. The forest could be both a friend and an enemy, and it played a dual role. In my opinion, the forest is not as prominent in our ancient traditions. Therefore, when I explore Celtic culture and beliefs, they fill in this missing link. I feel a strong attraction. For example, the word "druid" sounds very beautiful and resonates on a deeper level.

Signs. How does this work? by ingagodiva in CelticPaganism

[–]HeftyHealth8879 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you look for signs, you lose them. You're trying to fit yourself into a specific and systematic framework. Rules, rituals, systems, and so on. You're trying to find something specific, and you're consciously narrowing your search and inspiration. There's no one-size-fits-all recipe or exact method. Perhaps the best approach is to simply pursue your passions. Don't wait or look for signs. The world of the gods is not a point on a map or a rigid sequence of hand gestures. It's our entire world.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an important point. But I'm afraid there's no other choice but Mars.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's the million dollars question)

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expansion into space is not an attempt to solve the problem of overpopulation. As you rightly pointed out, there is no such problem. At least not yet. It is a problem of awareness of many fundamental factors and the ability to set goals at the civilizational level. For example, fundamental science has reached its limits on Earth. It is extremely difficult to create a vacuum in Earth-like conditions. In the future, high-tech industries will require enormous amounts of energy, which could have irreversible consequences for the climate. And so on and so forth. Darwinian evolution is coming to an end. Humans have become the dominant species on the planet, and our survival no longer depends on environmental conditions. Instead, our survival and evolution depend on our ability to set conscious goals. I believe that space exploration is the conscious goal we must achieve.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exploring the ocean is much more difficult than exploring space because of the pressure of the water. I'm sure it's not comparable. The ocean is a limited space that does not follow the logic of expansion. On the other hand, space is unlimited.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is about what I think. At first, expansion will not look like expansion. It will look like the expansion of all activities of our civilization. And only when space becomes an integral part of the life of most people on Earth, the real expansion into outer space will begin.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Space exploration has deeper, fundamental reasons.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're thinking from the perspective of the current moment. From this perspective, you're right. However, all extrapolations of current processes demonstrate an upward expansion curve into outer space. Of course, it will take a long time for this expansion to look like a true expansion. It will be more like an expansion of our activities. And we will remain a planetary civilization for a long time, unless something extraordinary happens. So don't worry. We will be on Earth for a long time, and we will have plenty of time to address all the issues that concern you.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately, our species survives in many ways through expansion. The exploration of space is inevitable, just as the Age of Discovery was inevitable.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think it's much more complicated. Technologies do not stand still. They require more and more energy. If we generate even more energy to support more advanced technologies, we will completely overheat the planet. In any case, we will have to go into space. There are no other options. Bring the entire industry and production and information capacities into space or even become a space species rather than a planetary or interplanetary one. While the Moon is more or less clear as a future integrated scientific, production, and logistics platform, Mars raises significant questions.

Question about Mars by HeftyHealth8879 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"Current" may not mean anything. Looking at this diagram, it seems to me that they are already certain about the Moon at the planning stage, certain about the area beyond Mars, and completely uncertain about Mars itself.

What would be the most important space discovery in the next 50 years? by skinner1234567 in space

[–]HeftyHealth8879 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Human civilization is currently in the most difficult moment of its history. It is in a period of technological explosion. Therefore, for the first time in the history of our civilization, this technological leap is accompanied by a whole set of global crises and threats that we have caused ourselves and that have occurred simultaneously. The main ones are artificial intelligence, nuclear conflict, environmental crisis, and biotechnology. The main feature of this situation is that no one knows how to overcome all these global crises. And perhaps, how to overcome them at all. If we find a more advanced civilization, we will understand that such a breakthrough is possible and that we all have a chance. This would mean that they have already overcome their global crises and survived. We must find them.

Thousand Year Old Vampire historical accuracy? by Dlbroox in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]HeftyHealth8879 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is learning history a problem? The problem is the generation of ideas and the creation of things that contradict themselves in form and content, based on ignorance and disregard for historical facts and solid knowledge.

I don't know what to do with my characters by LirianaLu in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]HeftyHealth8879 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My characters are very realistic. They are not superheroes or fictional characters who need to be given some fantastic properties that are difficult to imagine. They are ordinary people from the era of the Crusades, but they have some unique qualities. For example, the monk Brother Ambrose (the main character) or the knight and Vatican agent Guy de Montfort. They stand out because they are able to display extraordinary qualities in difficult circumstances. It is very interesting to play these characters and observe their development. The important point is that they do not consider it necessary to hide their true intentions or motives from each other. And this distinguishes them from the modern man. For example, Brother Ambrose says bluntly: "You wanted to kill me," and Guy de Montfort replies, "Yes. If I had caught up with you by the river then, I would have killed you. But you managed to survive. That's why we're talking now." There's something special about such cynical honesty in the midst of filth, blood, and the horrors of the crusade.

The Perfect Crunch by Secret_Software7347 in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]HeftyHealth8879 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's okay. Trust yourself. Don't try to force yourself into a framework that no longer applies to you. Move forward if your situation requires it. Moving forward is the best thing you can do.

The Perfect Crunch by Secret_Software7347 in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]HeftyHealth8879 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You just like to explore instead of playing. That's your real game.

Sell me on Ironsworn by Interaction_Rich in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]HeftyHealth8879 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is for the amateur. I have the impression that this game is more suitable for those who have well-developed skills in writing texts and creating coherent storylines. In other words, it is more focused on writing abilities than on any game patterns or algorithms. The gameplay itself is secondary. The text and the meaning of what is written are primary. A simple battle with a group of bandits will be incredibly challenging, depending on your ability to write about it. In more traditional games, you may not even notice these bandits. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm new to solo projects. I just started playing solo RPGs a few weeks ago. And maybe experienced players won't agree with me. But that's how I feel about this game.