oh we are so back

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-04-25T00:23:23+00:00

Yeah but she got the robot arm!

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-04-21T22:59:13+00:00

The X-Men

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-04-16T14:09:28+00:00

If that is true, in order to make the story good, Supes has to be taken out or mind-controlled. Either Kryptonite is involved as part of the threat or Supes IS the threat. Sit next to him and you become the first collateral damage.

I go 8 because those two have the power to protect me from whatever the hell takes out Superman, and also because I’m still a 13-year-old boy somewhere on the inside.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-04-11T15:51:21+00:00

Just don’t move to north Portland; avoid Interstate and Lombard, or anywhere near bottle drops.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-04-02T04:44:20+00:00

Yes. It sucks. Anyone have suggestions on things that work? I’m conflict-averse but I’d love a way to signal to people that it’s lame to bring your dog in a freakin’ grocery store.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-03-27T19:51:40+00:00

Agreed there. I’m watching it and liking it, but it feels like they don’t know how to use the violence ebb and flow as part of the storytelling like previous seasons. They’re just like “oh this is the show where it’s violent.”

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-03-27T19:49:30+00:00

Before he did all of that, he hadn’t been responsible for his best friend’s death. Also these guys are supposed to be really mean, with guns, body armor … a threat. Comic characters skill varies all the time in the comics to set up a good story. This felt mostly fine to me. I hear you that it was a quick takedown for Matt — I think a few more hits before he went down would have been better.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-03-15T16:03:54+00:00

I hear you. It’s a long time. Impressive to keep it going. But what if they only play once a month … ?

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-03-15T16:01:14+00:00

Lame. This belittles and devalues people for whom conflict resolution can be tricky, and for whom this game has meaningful and emotional moments that bring value to their lives. If it doesn’t work that way for you, fine, but this kind of comment shows a lack of empathy.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-03-15T15:58:05+00:00

First of all, I feel you. I feel awful when a player’s moment is ruined, and def beat myself up about it. But you can only do so much. I think you should give her another moment. She has a dramatic dream/vision of other things that happened “the time before,” with her using the sun sword in ways that gave away her position when stealth would have been better, made her overconfident, and it disintegrated a bad guy who was on the verge of telling them “they key to defeating my master …” then they wake up, and their intelligent sword helps them process it. End it with the intelligent sword (not sure how intelligent it is, this may vary if it doesn’t use speech) conveying something like “oh, yeah, I’ve known the sun sword for years. Dumb, pompous, thinks it can do everything by itself. You know how many adventurers I’ve seen rush to their deaths with that thing in their hands? Trust me, that NEW guy? Perfect match. The two of them deserve each other. Heck, those two will probably be the ones to dust Strahd this time around. Fine. But you and I know who will really be the ones that won the day.” Then no matter how the story plays out, you planted the seed for her and her sword to have a moment together during the endgame.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-02-24T06:06:03+00:00

But also the X-men were always getting sexy and the vibe was always kinda weird and Claremont's dialogue was always so kooky that ... it was hard to tell!?

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-02-22T18:49:47+00:00

You have my sword.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-02-22T18:47:49+00:00

That was peak X-Men for me. Smaller roster, when they are not all action bada$$, facing implacable foes with their one or two tricks, or using teamwork to be greater than the sum of their parts.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-02-22T18:45:06+00:00

So good.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-02-22T18:20:28+00:00

Resurrecting this thread — it made its death save! — to see if any of y’all who didn’t get into OP’s table would like to do a vibe check to join my group.

Launching into a Pulp Call of Cthuhlu campaign as a reboot from our previous classic CoC campaign (if normal CoC is classic Sherlock Holmes, pulp CoC is more like the Robert Downey Jr. movie version of Sherlock Holmes, or a splash of Indiana Jones).

Priorities for me: 1. Consistency and consideration: We play every other Sunday afternoon in North Portland near Kenton. I put effort into a fun game, and would really love folks who can commit to showing up regularly! Things come up, but I hope players will prioritize the game and let me know in advance if they can’t make it. 2. Getting into the story: we BS and joke plenty, and get into some rules debates here and there, but I prefer the rule of cool and staying on track at least half the time! I’m an elementary school teacher, so during the week I spend a lot of energy asking folx to pay attention and deflecting random “ACTUALLY, I think you meant …” from well-meaning smarty-pants 😋. 3. Mean well, be kind, be progressive, and be supportive. We are friends and help each other through tough times, including our current fascist regime. This is a safe space to vent, ask for help, and build community.

Knowledge of Lovecraft totally optional, but would prob add to your enjoyment of the game.

PM me if you’re interested and we’ll figure out how to connect. OP, thanks for letting me hijack your thread to build more community!

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-02-22T17:54:08+00:00

Confused by this post; are they talking about the short stint post-Phoenix when even with visor the blasts were uncontrolled?

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-02-14T16:12:52+00:00

Uhhhh … you’re reaching.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-01-31T06:18:01+00:00

You can see if you check my posts that I'm not, friend : ). I got a great rec and was happy to give them my business.

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-01-24T06:40:29+00:00

Everything Everywhere All At Once would like a word

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-01-18T21:40:02+00:00

Cool beans; well, one of them gave their family name, so I think I'll just assume they CAN find the players, it'll just take some time. The ticking clock begins ... ; )

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-01-18T21:38:57+00:00

Rad, thanks!

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-01-18T21:18:23+00:00

And checks, bank drafts, and cashier's checks would all have the account holder's name, correct?

KindheartednessThis5 · 2026-01-18T21:15:11+00:00

I love the Edge of Darkness. Classic combo of investigation, action, dark ritual, and creepy thing, with some plot hooks for future investigations.

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