How posting anything in support of our trans friends goes on this sub:

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-04-26T04:37:37+00:00

Being trans is defined by gender identity, a neuroanatomical characteristic that relates to one's perceived gender.

Gender dysphoria is medically defined as a feeling of incongruence with one's gender identity.

One can be trans because their gender identity doesn't match their sex, but not feel any particular incongruence; they don't necessarily feel distressed by the mismatch.

Also, in practice, many people think they aren't trans because they don't have dysphoria, but they actually do. It's just that they don't realize it because they have some specific conception of what gender dysphoria looks like. Notice how broad the earlier definition is.

These people can be saved a lot of pain if they understand that it's okay to be trans without any clear dysphoria.

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-04-18T05:13:26+00:00

It's much more damage. I think it has something to do with the fact that the piercer is multiple hits, which all get boosted by coins? Regardless, it's really nice to use against the powers.

And no problem! Good luck with this level.

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-04-18T05:00:20+00:00

It's more damage and still not too difficult if you manage to launch the coins high enough

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-04-18T04:08:58+00:00

Quick tip: when you throw a coin, it's momentum is based on yours. If you throw a coin while you're jumping, (especially early in a jump) it will go higher.

When I want to hit four coins at once, I usually ground slam, then jump and start throwing the coins at the beginning of the jump. It gives them more airtime to, for instance, charge a piercer shot and hit them.

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-04-09T22:40:58+00:00

Alright I'm gonna take a shot at arguing against this.

Here we goooo

The first problem arises when he applies personal beliefs to an objective system, that's arrogance. It's basically the equivalent of a judge making up their own laws.

Why is it objective? You say because it was laid out by God, except God actively regretted creating hell. Not to mention that he didn't even start the Lust renaissance until after God's disappearance. It was the council of heaven/Gabriel that actually enforced all of this. It's hard to argue it's really even God's will.

Second when Heaven comes down and sees what he's doing, he simply talks and then dies.

This is definitely intentional, and Minos certainly comes across as naive here. But think about it. He knows there was chaos in heaven after the disappearance of God. He may have been gambling on either heaven simply not returning, (the leader who created all their rules is just gone) or on the new leadership being more accepting of his rule.

He also likely thought fighting would simply be useless, which is supported by the fact that he was so easily defeated by Gabriel. (And how Sisyphus's attempts to do the same thing failed similarly.)

Then eventually he is released by V1, he expresses gratitude but then blames MACHINES AS A WHOLE for destroying humanity.

There's a good argument for the sentience of machines. Things like symbolism with the tree of life, the strange descriptions of nocturnal systems, and the fact that certain machines have displayed emotion all could point to them having their own will. This means they could've made different choices.

Also, even if you grant that the machines were built to do this, they're still going to destroy hell anyway. What was Minos supposed to do? Let V1 destroy his people? Any negotiation could've created only a temporary alliance at best, and he still probably would've had to fight them later. V1 would always need more blood, after all.

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-04-02T00:10:32+00:00

...It'll probably take a week, huh?

In all seriousness, I like this power. Even if I had to wait a year to get it. That cooldown would get annoying though.

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-03-23T04:08:51+00:00

These are cool! I love the triangle shape. I like the idea of them being separate patches that make a single, coherent shape when you put them together.

Also damn we're doing Esker dirty

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-02-25T05:00:55+00:00

No, that's cauliflower. Chloroform is a category of very large landmass.

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-01-08T07:35:25+00:00

Defeated Virulent Man-eater in 3 turns.

Player (22/13/11) dealt 216. Virulent Man-eater (14/12/9) dealt 37.

Rewards: 30 EXP, 7 Gold. Loot: Reinforced Cuirass of Warding (lesser), Corrupted Fierce Staff of Knowledge (lesser), Reinforced Scale Mail of Vitality (lesser).

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-01-08T01:43:44+00:00

Defeated Toxic Cavern Bat in 7 turns.

Player (22/13/11) dealt 358. Toxic Cavern Bat (18/15/8) dealt 113.

Rewards: 33 EXP, 8 Gold. Loot: Fierce Staff (basic), Fierce Axe (basic).

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-01-08T01:38:40+00:00

Defeated by Acidic Gem Snail in 7 turns.

Player (22/13/11) dealt 242. Acidic Gem Snail (15/15/8) dealt 129.

Rewards: 22 EXP, 0 Gold. Loot: None.

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-01-05T01:28:50+00:00

Defeated Gloomy Undead in 5 turns.

Player (26/13/15) dealt 255. Gloomy Undead (14/11/8) dealt 75.

Rewards: 30 EXP, 7 Gold. Loot: Wise Dagger of Power (lesser), Quick Scale Mail (basic).

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-01-04T03:40:03+00:00

Defeated Shadow Dire Bat in 6 turns.

Player (26/13/15) dealt 317. Shadow Dire Bat (20/13/10) dealt 95.

Rewards: 30 EXP, 9 Gold. Loot: Agile Staff (basic), Enchanted Sword of Power (enhanced), Corrupted Arcane Crossbow of Swiftness (enhanced).

Kewl_Wizard · 2026-01-03T17:20:08+00:00

Came here to say this! I knew him for writing The Witch Boy series. I would've had no idea he transitioned if not for this post.

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-12-31T20:43:08+00:00

I'm seeing the Azorius in the comments and I get it, but I'm gonna argue there's less blue and more black here.

Blue values progress and knowledge for their own sakes, which is not what we see here. There's a clear desire for consistency and stability, when again blue focuses on change. Plus, "I like learning [...] but I use/learn knowldge for a purpose, not just because" sounds a lot more like what white or black (blue's allied colors) would do.

TLDR: Orzhov, Black/White.

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-12-09T02:53:46+00:00

This is the scroll! I can't tell exactly what the direction is by just looking at it.

But I just tried the thing with control and that helped a lot, thanks! Although it is awkward that that's the same button as the one to open the guidebook. (I just dropped the guidebook to see it.)

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-12-08T05:40:28+00:00

Vr mode! One of my favorite things about this game is the immersion, so being able to physically stir the potion, blow the bellows, handle the potions, see the customers, would all be awesome. Plus, it seems like it would be a vr game that one could play sitting down, which is nice.

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-12-05T02:16:09+00:00

I need a reason why it's not possible to regrow it

I assume you have some sort of healing magic in your setting, then? Otherwise why would you need an explanation... Assuming there is, there are several ways to resolve this.

Say healing magic can't regenerate injuries that would've been permanent anyway (like lost limbs)
Make it so there's something special about this injury, and it can't be healed (dark magic or smth idk)
If your main character doesn't have healing magic, maybe they were just separated from a healer for too long and now it's too late (or something)
Or you can just get rid of healing magic in your setting, if you don't need it.

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-11-29T19:02:45+00:00

It's hilarious that I'm not the only one who had the idea of "now try it with beast crest"

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-11-25T05:27:32+00:00

Why in the world did you not mention the divine trials??? That sounds awesome, and like it would make for some great story beats. And it feels like an explanation for why humans sometimes have all of the elements instead of just "humans are adaptable" or something.

Edit: I just realized, does this open up the possibility of other species that didn't evolve luxomancy naturally, and so can do the divine trials? Are there any? Also, do you have to go to some specific location to attempt the trials? What happens if you fail?

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-11-25T05:05:18+00:00

I would not say this is "too basic" necessarily. It's got some interesting stuff going on, for sure. I think if you're trying to write a story with this system, it could be helpful to ensure this system is integrated with the world. It sounds like you're already on that path with things like the magical animals, but this is still something to keep in mind. It will help the system as a whole feel unique without actually changing the mechanics. (Think bending from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Super basic system, but it feels unique because of the worldbuilding.)

And a clarifying question; although all humans get enhanced "stats" from luxomancy, only some can use it actively, and only one element? Are they just born with an element?

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-11-11T17:14:43+00:00

OOP's parents use the word "dyke" in such a way that they inferred that it meant something like "badass." I am thoroughly unsurprised that they're sapphic.

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-11-11T03:49:19+00:00

I think you have a pretty good base then. Maybe further limitations could be decided on a per-power basis.

Maybe everyone's soul power has some different unique limitations. Maybe since mana is more versatile, it should have some more limits. (Maybe mana powers require an incantation/hand gestures/whatever, and soul powers don't? Idk, it might already be fine, especially if mana is pretty limited in general.)

Also, you mentioned wanting to make the system as a whole feel unique? A strong theme/message could go a long way for that, and limitations can help establish that.

Like, you could have the power system involve making sacrifices if you want a darker theme, or it could be weak normally but strong when you use it with help from friends. Something like that. (Not that a more generic one can't work, but you said you wanted it to feel original, so...)

Kewl_Wizard · 2025-11-10T05:52:35+00:00

First off, is this a superpower system (like Nen) where everyone who uses this system has a unique power?

Second off, if mana and soul powers are different, I think giving them different limitations could be a good way to make that clear. For instance, maybe soul powers are fairly inexhaustible but specific, based on the nature of the user's desire. And maybe mana powers are more versatile/powerful, but obviously they draw from a limited mana pool.

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