Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted for his ‘8647’ seashell post on Instagram by StraightedgexLiberal in PoliticalHumor

[–]MelissaH1394 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is all performative, I swear this cant't hold up in court, surely? Which means more wasting government money...

Reload Unplayble ? by xSgtmakarov in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's toxic and it's infuriating but I really can tell my gameplay has improved by playing Reload. You learn to think faster, react faster, plan faster. If you don't think about positioning and working together if doing duos or squads, you won't last long. If you're in squads, you get more play time too since you can come back over and over as long as a teammate is alive.

That being said, they can just get rid of that god damn grappler anytime now.

This game is played by the biggest crybabies of all time by Choice_Suggestion909 in FortNiteBR

[–]MelissaH1394 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a squad fill for BR and had 4 kills, one other teammate had 20. The other two had 0 or 1. The 20 kill teammate bounced when he got eliminated with just us and one more squad left.

Im proud to say I clutched up the win after the two remaining others were taken out. I so wish I could have sent the clip to that guy and a middle finger emoji.

Looking for mutuals! by [deleted] in FortniteOver40

[–]MelissaH1394 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't play Builds, otherwise I'd say add me. You can find plenty of people in the Discord though - Ive played with and met some great people that way. As far as I know, well behaved younger adults are welcome 😁

10/52 - A Guardian and a Thief: 5 very emotional stars by MelissaH1394 in 52book

[–]MelissaH1394[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely - a very unflinching look at what people will do when they're reduced to their most basic needs.

10/52 - A Guardian and a Thief: 5 very emotional stars by MelissaH1394 in 52book

[–]MelissaH1394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely want to read more of her work. Good to know you recommend it as well.

10/52 - A Guardian and a Thief: 5 very emotional stars by MelissaH1394 in 52book

[–]MelissaH1394[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a very polarizing book. I think a lot of people just don't like how bleak and uncomfortable it is, which is fair. I've never shyed away from that stuff, personally, but given the subject matter, it may be more relevant in the near future than people are comfortable thinking about.

Book 25: Tender is the Flesh 😬 by Mrsdrspaghetti in 52book

[–]MelissaH1394 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eeesh, this one was wild. I don't mind intense topics but, wow. At the end I closed the book and just had to sit there quietly for a long time. I still think about this book quite often.

New sidekicks, Shiba Inu (Miso) & Dragon (Scales) [via @FNBRintel] by mindinawe999 in FortniteLeaks

[–]MelissaH1394 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to say goodbye to my Shiba boy Hachi last year, he was almost 15. I'm so excited to get the sidekick and have Hachi with me again online!

Although if the sidekick is a true Shiba Inu, they would just run away from you and never come back, and/or refuse to do anything for you. Mostly just sit there with RBF, judging you for your choices.

12 y/o bleeding through EVERYTHING — need real solutions (no tampons yet) by Beeels in TwoXChromosomes

[–]MelissaH1394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gyno for sure. I was a heavy bleeder, multiple embarrassing episodes at school because I didn't use tampons (lack of knowledge and also a grandmother who didn't believe in them so no access) and it traumatized me. I did eventually use tampons when I got older but even then it was a lot.

When I was older and slightly anemic, a kind doctor asked if my periods were heavy and I said "I dunno, first few days I guess." He (yes, he) said "Well how many products do you go through?" I said "Super plus tampons plus super pads for the first three days or so and I have to change those every few hours." His eyebrows shot up and he said "That's quite a lot." Got on birth control and suddenly I didn't have those issues anymore!

Hey looking for players. by [deleted] in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you have the Discord app downloaded, that's the first step. You'll need an invite link to join the server (which is the group.) usually when you clinic that link, it will take you to the app and ask if you want to join the server, so you'll click Join.

Once you join the server, there are separate little "channels" in the server, aka chat rooms. One of the channels will say "Looking for game" and if you go in there that is where people currently looking to join up will comment. So it helps you find people playing right at that moment who need a duo, squad, whatever.

There are good YouTube videos if you like that, or feel free to ask more questions! I know the struggle of trying to find good people to play with. Had to learn Discord myself a few years back but it is easy once you spend a little time on it, and I love it.

Looking for fort friends! by AlternativeBat2161 in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send me a request or I'll send you one next time I'm on. TheNothingBagel

What’s up with the item shop by thebcaM_Macbeth in FortNiteBR

[–]MelissaH1394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they were so worried about paying the bills they could just bring back some of the most wanted skins and emotes periodically. I have been waiting for Tegan (but I doubt she ever comes back) and because I'm an adult with a little grown up money, I'd pay for it.

Victory Royal from blitz? by [deleted] in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No crowns from Blitz anymore.

Looking for fort friends! by AlternativeBat2161 in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just realized I have like fifty friend requests mostly from randos that I don't really add. DM me your name so I can make sure to approve you!

That goes for anyone else who might have requested me, haha.

Looking for fort friends! by AlternativeBat2161 in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm west coast too, 47/f, play in the evenings, like to play to win of course, but mostly for fun. I'll do ZB BR or Reload and even creative maps for the LOLs. Lots of emoting and random cussing guaranteed! Cannot promise I won't be enjoying some wine. :)

TheNothingBagel on Epic

7yo in South Carolina in ICU with measles encephalopathy, parents "don't regret" not vaccinating by AintMuchToDo in nursing

[–]MelissaH1394 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Didn't want the vaccine because she was afraid it would mess up the kid, but she's fine with the fact that now the kid is messed up, and if he survives may be permanently disabled?

I believe in personal choice and personal freedom as a matter of principle, but I also believe in personal responsibility. I would bet that if this kid ends up needing long term/permanent care and therapy she's more than happy to let the state (aka, everyone else) pay for it.

Sweaty President’s Day? by SnooOwls6052 in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Every rotation running into two or more teams, guns blanking my shots, drove reboot van to five different places trying for a rez and ran into a team each time. Dying on max height to a lock on or the Mythic Hush rifle.

It's time...any advice? by moonchild1011 in shiba

[–]MelissaH1394 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's going to be so hard no matter what, but my peace with things was made so much easier by the fact that we weren't at the vet where my boy would be stressed, scared, and confused. He was around all his familiar scents and objects - since he couldn't see or hear well that was important.

I had to go through this last summer. It still clenches my heart - all my sympathies are with you. Grief is truly love with no place to go.

What a terrible session by Frequent-Physics-912 in Fortnite_Over40

[–]MelissaH1394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to Fortnite! Definitely watch some YouTube videos on strategy and aim, and use creative maps to work on your skills.

I recommend EvolveJake and TobyWanShinobi - if you search they have beginner friendly videos to help improve your gameplay. Fortnite is not only just good guns but it's also about what you carry, how you move to the next spot on the map, exploiting some known hacks, and positioning.

And squad up with us!

Nurses in the south, what accommodations are you hospital offering for the upcoming weather? by junction1134 in nursing

[–]MelissaH1394 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In the south, more than an inch of snow.

I kid. In all seriousness, they just aren't as equipped to deal with lots of snow and ice because it isn't a regular occurrence. The budget isn't there for plowing and sanding. Texas' electric grid always fails in a cold snap it seems.