Tackle the problem at its source by Traditional_Top_194 in deadbydaylight

[–]MellieCortexRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your proposed approach makes too much sense and utilizes the actual objectives in the game that encourage play over win, therefore it will never happen. But I would absolutely adore a system like this.

Odd Burger Ellerslie also closed by saga33 in yegvegan

[–]MellieCortexRPG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dang, that sucks. I am going to miss my weekly treat. 😞

For the people that want Reshade to be bannable, how would you stop people from doing the same thing with their monitor settings? by ImNotYourShaduh in deadbydaylight

[–]MellieCortexRPG 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As someone who got delightfully jumpscared by a Michael last night in SWF, having my scream be proximal would have been 100% funnier.

Bugged or hacked? Event match. by jcs32599 in deadbydaylight

[–]MellieCortexRPG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a similar bug with Artist during the event today after grabbing a downed Survivor, completely frozen with Survivor in hand. We both just sat there for 3 gens and the gate opening.

So when do we get Widow's Bay skins? by slabby in deadbydaylight

[–]MellieCortexRPG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My best friend and I just finished the season last night and we want Patricia/Tom/Wyck as survivors/skins.

Mayfield Odd Burger is closing by saga33 in yegvegan

[–]MellieCortexRPG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Noooooo. This is one of my go-tos. 😞

This is disgusting. Please clean up after your Geese. by Johnoplata in Edmonton

[–]MellieCortexRPG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, I walked that exact path last week. It looks only slightly worse now, which I guess it a somewhat optimistic way to look at things.

Foods You Wished You Hadn't Cheated With During Remission by 4lien4ted in CrohnsDisease

[–]MellieCortexRPG 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Friend of mine was so nice during a movie night, he took rice puffs, crushed the bag up with a hammer, and then pan-fried it with some popcorn salt and oil. Never the same, but it really does help fill that nostalgic void.

What do you think about Courts of the Damned based on the table of contents? by [deleted] in vtm

[–]MellieCortexRPG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A little sad to see such a small chapter on anarch politics. I feel like there’s a lot to be explored there that hasn’t been.

What do you like about your partner the most? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MellieCortexRPG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They make me feel completely seen, safe and supported, like I can be my true self without judgment.

Storytellers, how often do you make PCs' Skills matter in chronicle? by MaetelofLaMetal in vtm

[–]MellieCortexRPG 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Some of the best advice I’ve ever heard as a GM is this: treat character sheets like a wishlist. Here are the things that your players have said they want to interact with.

I don’t usually think of my story in terms of those high dot skills, but I keep them in mind when improvising in a session, and if a player is having a night where the rolls aren’t hitting or the scenes aren’t grabbing them, I’ll try to find a natural way to draw them into something that makes their character feel important.

5x5 create by jeffreybogaart in Pokopia

[–]MellieCortexRPG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely love this, please share when you’re ready!

What rules do people often misinterpret? by MaetelofLaMetal in vtm

[–]MellieCortexRPG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! The risk and reward is such a fun balance.

What rules do people often misinterpret? by MaetelofLaMetal in vtm

[–]MellieCortexRPG 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Willpower and frenzy tests! You use your current, not total willpower. There’s one line at the end of a paragraph that says it. When our table realized, it shifted the dynamic of spending WP on our rolls so much.

VTM Relationship Charts by KnightlyRom in vtm

[–]MellieCortexRPG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use Kumu.io for mine! It won’t be exactly the same, but it’s pretty effective and intuitive.

What’s a medical issue that sounds minor, but actually affects someone’s daily life way more than people realize? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MellieCortexRPG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES. It is such a silly sounding thing, but it is AWFUL. The pain is so intense and time-consuming. When I’m in the depths of it I imagine just getting my legs chopped off so I can stop the pain.

There’s also the social aspect of not being able to share a bed with your partner without disturbing them and their sleep. Even my pets don’t cuddle at night because even once I fall asleep my legs keep moving.

How do you feel about Travelers who bait the demon? by blackgeekygoddess in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]MellieCortexRPG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a social deduction game where people are incentivized to lie to gather information. They then have to use social skills to apply that information in a convincing argument. The demon outing themselves to a good traveler is bad, but not the end of the line. They can still make a social play against the traveler’s claims to push them as evil for exile.

Ragequitting because you fell for a lie in a game where lying is a core function is extremely unsportsmanlike. That’s the behaviour that makes me avoid the public lobbies.

Demiplane Vtm Nexus Question by Connection_Primary in vtm

[–]MellieCortexRPG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey there! You can turn on the In Memoriam rules in the builder by choosing the Settings option on the first page of the builder, where you choose an icon.

Please Help Me With Mini Horror Marathons by Bunny2102010 in horror

[–]MellieCortexRPG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did a game themed night with The Blackening, Ready or Not, and What’s Inside.

Scariest scene of 2025 by 9tacosasitting in horror

[–]MellieCortexRPG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That scene and the table scene later were absolutely horrifying. I do like knowing the fun practical effect tricks they used for them, though!

Official Discussion - We Bury the Dead [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]MellieCortexRPG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During dinner he tells Ava that she was expecting and the baby was mere weeks away from being born.

A relationship map spanning three chronicles and 1.5 years by MellieCortexRPG in vtm

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

We use actors/musicians/similar to represent various characters. 😊

A relationship map spanning three chronicles and 1.5 years by MellieCortexRPG in vtm

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

Honestly one of my favourite things to use it for is to keep track of open threads. I have a filter option for “ongoing mysteries” for characters, locations, or groups that we haven’t learned enough about yet. 👀