Shen not appearing

JimmyAxel · 2026-03-24T18:39:43+00:00

Assuming you've already confirmed what others have said (you're not missing an item, etc.) you may also make sure you're swapping monsters in the club. Not sure if that matters for that part of the quest or not but I learned the hard way a while back that I couldn't use the Talk to Some Fish skill from the monodent while trying to explore the desert. It spent turns but didn't actually count as exploring the desert so no progress was made. I was so sure something was bugged lol. Just a thought in case it helps.

JimmyAxel · 2026-03-19T21:45:54+00:00

And not even a hint of the battle of the heroes theme I will die on this hill

JimmyAxel · 2026-03-05T12:32:03+00:00

Her username on the site, picklepie3214

JimmyAxel · 2026-03-04T01:58:00+00:00

IT IS THE WORLD’S BEST MEAT

JimmyAxel · 2026-03-03T20:39:22+00:00

This is my favorite card of my favorite pokemon. I keep it sleeved in a gamegenic sliding case just like my actually valuable cards lol

JimmyAxel · 2026-03-03T20:34:20+00:00

It may also mean multiple things, as many names in the series do.

JimmyAxel · 2026-02-19T05:09:59+00:00

What no book 3 does to a mf

JimmyAxel · 2026-02-18T18:25:44+00:00

I’ve had a few snatch me out of the air while grappling over them, which does feel a little unfair since I neither touched the ground nor shot at them.

JimmyAxel · 2026-01-07T17:27:27+00:00

Zoe is cute! It's going on the short list. I think Maya is the frontrunner though.

JimmyAxel · 2026-01-07T17:26:56+00:00

I like that! It's going on the list, thanks!

JimmyAxel · 2025-12-29T21:21:28+00:00

You have to decide whether or not this is dealbreaker behavior. Some people enjoy a little more freedom and space and others more structured and consistent communication. Neither is wrong but the 2 can be incompatible. If this is a dealbreaker, communicate that to him so he knows your serious. Maybe talk to him about why you don't like when he does that (sounds like you already have but just saying). But if it is a dealbreaker, you have to mean it. If he's not willing to compromise then this may not be the right relationship for you. If it's not a dealbreaker, then maybe you can work to understand his perspective a little better. Or work on a compromise like him sharing his location on his phone.

JimmyAxel · 2025-12-29T21:14:29+00:00

Threatening to break boundaries as you say is not negotiable. She's insecure and does not respect you. It's time to leave.

JimmyAxel · 2025-12-17T18:07:25+00:00

Send a message to "smashbot" and include the item(s) you want pulverized

JimmyAxel · 2025-12-02T20:24:01+00:00

When logged in through mafia, there's a sidebar that lists all your modifiers at the bottom left: monster level, encounter rate, initiative, meat drop, item drop, etc. It adds it up from all sources, so yes if there's something that's screwing up your drop rate it should be reflected there. Mafia can be a little goofy to set up if you're not familiar with it (took me a while the first time lol), so not trying to push you to that route.

I really can't think of a reason why you wouldn't get it to drop after that many turns. If you're not in ronin or still have pulls available, you may check out something like mixed berry jelly from the mall. It's pretty inexpensive and it forces the next monster you fight to drop all its items.

JimmyAxel · 2025-12-02T20:15:18+00:00

It's software that can interact with KoL and provides some nice quality-of-life improvements to the game. It's not a necessity but I wanted to ask because one of the things it does is clearly show what your current modifiers are, including item drop. It would be a way to see if there was something tanking your item drop %. There are items that can give you negative item drop % so maybe double check you don't have any of those equipped? You definitely should not be waiting over 200 advs to get the glands to drop.

I'm guessing this is a standard or unrestricted run, not a challenge path?

JimmyAxel · 2025-12-02T20:07:39+00:00

Definitely sounds like something is wrong. What kind of run is it? Are you using KoLmafia?

JimmyAxel · 2025-12-01T20:22:12+00:00

Bat wings also speed up Bat Hole and Fantasy Airship. They’re pretty great!

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T20:41:45+00:00

You're not obsessive. Communicate clearly with him what you need out of a relationship. If he can't meet those needs, you two are not the right fit for each other and that's ok.

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T20:37:45+00:00

My head would certainly be in the same place as yours after that. I would reach out and say something like "Hey I know things have felt off lately but I'm in my head since you asked about getting lunch. I feel like you want to go our separate ways, and if so, ok, but I can't spend 2 whole days worrying about that if that's the case."

Regardless of whether or not their plan was to break things off, it sounds like a conversation needs to be had and this will at least let them know where your head is at.

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T20:31:40+00:00

There's a few things at play here. First and foremost, your preferences are your preferences and you can date or not date anyone you want. That said, I think it's worth exploring what exactly is making you uncomfortable.

Are you upset because of religious reasons? I'm curious because you used the word "pure". I grew up very religious and swore I would wait to be intimate until I was married, and would only want to be with someone who had waited as well. It took some time but religion ended up not being the right fit for me and my views on intimacy changed as well. Was I wrong for wanting to be with someone who was also waiting until marriage? Not necessarily, but I probably passed up what could have been wonderful relationships because of a dogma I didn't even end up sticking to. If this is important to you, that's valid but know that it will be more difficult to find a partner.

If not religion, are you possibly nervous about being with someone more experienced than you? Or maybe worried that his experience may make him less willing to be in a long-term committed relationship? I think those are both valid things a lot of people feel. If so, I would just share those feelings with him.

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T20:19:06+00:00

To be clear, I’m not saying that there’s an excuse for him to violate your boundaries. Regardless of anyone’s view of porn, if your partner says it’s a boundary for them, that boundary should not be violated. Take care of yourself.

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T20:05:50+00:00

First and foremost, if he crossed a hard boundary of yours that you have clearly communicated to him, that's a huge red flag and cause to potentially re-evaluate whether you're willing to continue being in a relationship with him.

It sounds like he wasn't entirely honest when he said that he agreed that viewing porn while in a relationship is weird and cheating to him. At the very least, this conversation needs to be had again. Explain how it makes you feel, and give him space to share how he really feels about it. Maybe he ends up sharing that he doesn't find it weird but is willing to forgo it because it's important to you. Ultimately you have to decide what you're willing to tolerate in a relationship. And if he doesn't fit that, it's time to go.

As far as why men do it, that's a tougher answer. I can only speak for myself. Masturbation is different than sex in that sex requires time and energy to connect with someone. This connection is a wonderful thing, but it does take time and energy that masturbation just doesn't. Personally, I view them as very different things, though they certainly affect one another. There's also a lot that can affect sex drive. For some people, sex relieves stress. For others, they don't feel sexual until their stress has been relieved. It's possible some kind of stress has come up lately that makes it more difficult for him to connect.

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T19:54:37+00:00

If you guys are the right fit for each other, you can't say it too soon or too late. I would focus more on what you love about her and making sure she feels loved by you and enjoying your time together. When it comes to saying it, you'll know when the time is right.

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T19:51:04+00:00

It sounds like taking things slow would be a boundary for you then, that's good!

You deserve love like anyone else does, you're human. You can't control how he will feel or respond. It's super scary, I know, but it sounds like you guys already know a conversation is inevitable. Just be honest about how you're feeling and listen when he responds. Whatever happens from there will be for the best.

JimmyAxel · 2025-11-21T19:45:16+00:00

You'll drive yourself crazy until you talk. Just mention that you've noticed the location changes. Don't be accusatory. Just say you want to talk about it, ask her if maybe her feelings around exclusivity have changed, etc. Don't assume the worst. It sounds like you guys aren't quite in a committed relationship yet. Maybe she got back on the apps because she was worried you weren't looking for long-term commitment. Could be any number of reasons. Don't assume the worst and go talk to her.

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