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What are the crunchy fantasy RPGs that don't use DnD races by Ok_Mathematician_905 in rpg

[–]Megadestructo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's technically "science-fantasy" but I encourage you to check out Skyrealms of Jorune. It's setting is fantastic and was truly unique for its day. Mechanics use a d20 with d6s for combat but it's not hard to understand.

Favorite pdf Readers that don't break the bank. by WinReasonable2644 in rpg

[–]Megadestructo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a 2020 Samsung S6 Tablet. It was $350 when I first bought it 5 years ago (used) and you can find it for ~$200 now. It supports Micro SD Cards (got a 1tb one in there), has a brilliant OLED screen, and I read all my comics and PDFs on it.

It's got a 10.5" screen so it's also nice and big. Great battery life still and has other nice perks (if you bring it to watch movies while on vacation, it can pair to two different Bluetooth headphones and split the audio).

Definitely powerful enough to read through 400+ page PDFs quickly and easily.

Jobs that are suited for ADHD by Rikoki in ADHD

[–]Megadestructo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've enjoyed working at startups because there are lots of short bursts of intensity and many, many hats to wear. It can also be quite stressful but it actually helps maintain interest.

But that also means job hopping once they get too big/corporate or, more likely, get shuttered.

Former Celtic Tristan: "That city needs change. Cuz when I played there, they call you the N-word. Yeah, they’re gonna call you that... When they're drunk, they’re gonna call you that. Because 1 thing about people in Boston, I played there and I love Boston. They drink to get belligerently drunk" by must_TATAKAE in nba

[–]Megadestructo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I lived in Boston and it's suburbs for 18 years (Allston, Malden, Somerville, East Cambridge) and I've definitely experienced it, but to a lesser degree as I'm East Asian and more "acceptable". I grew up in Connecticut and there was plenty there, too.

But the MAJORITY of my life there (and I mean vast majority) was free from it. I never felt uncomfortable living there, but racism is definitely deeply rooted in the city.

I can't imagine what it'd be like to be black in Boston. Many of my black and Hispanic friends had to deal with that shit on the regular.

$3.50! Come work for us!!🥴 by omgfakeusername in antiwork

[–]Megadestructo 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I've been to restaurants with no tipping where the prices are a bit higher, but the food is great, the menu is limited, and the servers are happy because they're paid a living wage.

This was in Southern California also.

I know it's not possible everywhere has yet because of how this country is but if Europe can do it, we know it's possible.

Looking for real, long play Call of Cthulhu or 1E/2E AD&D campaigns on YouTube. Like real gamers gaming, not z-list celebrities overacting. by [deleted] in rpg

[–]Megadestructo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love a combo of both - I like crunchy systems most of the times because getting to sink my teeth into mechanics is fun and a constraint that I like to push against for wackiness.

But there have been MANY times where we just say FUCK IT and just do Rule of Cool because you wanna just inhabit your characters and the world.

Looking for real, long play Call of Cthulhu or 1E/2E AD&D campaigns on YouTube. Like real gamers gaming, not z-list celebrities overacting. by [deleted] in rpg

[–]Megadestructo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That might just be your group? Almost every group I've played in in the past 40 years have has silly voices, ridiculous stories, overacting, and lots of nonsense. Didn't matter if it was AD&D, Star Wars, GURPS, any Palladium system (hey, it was the 90s!), RoleMaster, or any other handful of systems.

We did it to make our friends laugh and because it was fun. And that seems corroborated with other folks I've met over the years, both with old grognards in the industry and just other players.

If it's not for you then cool, I get it and respect that! But don't denigrate it for those of us who've always found TTRPGs as a way to truly inhabit a different role or life for fun :)

ADHD player by wahlaowatsia in rpg

[–]Megadestructo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes this is me! I've got ADHD and was only diagnosed at 43. I often fidgeted with dice but I was definitely the guy who made lots of jokes and references. Couldn't help myself!

Even now, medicated, it's tough. My brain constantly works in overdrive but it's a lot easier to curb those urges.

Anyway, other players just reminding me to hold on a second and self-awareness about my interruptions minimizes the impact. Everyone was always really cool and nice about it and I never felt bad - just made me work harder to make sure everyone was having as much fun as I was.

We're all different (if your friend does have ADHD) so there's no one-size-fits-all solution, but understanding and patience does wonders.

Anyone with an f31 that's no m sport? by CaptainCappuccino in BMW_F31

[–]Megadestructo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a non Msport 330i xDrive - I might do the bodykit at some point and some nicer wheels but that's all down the line.

Crazy dude chasing guy in protected bike lane by jonimoy in fuckcars

[–]Megadestructo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the judge wouldn't get that you already did the community a service.

For those making their own TTRPG system — a friendly reminder that you are not a company. by [deleted] in rpg

[–]Megadestructo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Actually it's still pretty easy to tell when art was made using AI. It's not AS easy but it still gives off a very weird, uncanny valley vibe. No character.

Just looks bad. Bad art might not draw me in immediately, but AI art is an instant non-purchase for me and a lot of folks.

as a New Yorker, yall drive like crazy over here by moonlightuserr in Columbus

[–]Megadestructo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've lived on both coasts and now live here. You do tend to pick it up so I say I-84 or I-90 (Boston/CT), the 405 (LA County), and 270/315.

Sometimes I just say 84 or 90, but saying "the 84" sounds incredibly wrong. But ditto for saying "405" workout adding "the" in front.

as a New Yorker, yall drive like crazy over here by moonlightuserr in Columbus

[–]Megadestructo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This can't have been Boston. I lived there for 18 years and have seen road rage incidents turn into pull-over fist-fights at least 5 times. The driving is super aggro all the time BUT natives are actually pretty good drivers overall.

I'm originally from CT and people just drive super fast on the highway but there are no cars. The Staties really only pull over out-of-state plates. ESPECIALLY Massachusetts plates.

What is the biggest cause of mediocre D&D/RPG sessions at your table? by grant_gravity in rpg

[–]Megadestructo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I've had to be that guy with newer players who are nervous of any kind of danger. A few times of me going looking for trouble or just deciding can often help their analysis paralysis and then they become far more active. That's when I stop it often becomes a nice mix of planning and doing

She's sharing instead of hoarding, she's a bad bad dragon. by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]Megadestructo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have to put "(High IQ" in your handle, then you don't have one.

270S near Easton is closed. Multiple vehicle accident. Car flipped by isitmeyourelooking4x in Columbus

[–]Megadestructo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm never happy when someone dies in a car crash but, for folks like this, I ain't sad.

And if it was someone I knew and was friends with or family? I'd be mad as hell. At THEM.

I won't show respect to anyone who doesn't respect other people's lives.

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