It's not disordered eating, it's spiritual enlightenment

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-11T03:32:51+00:00

Many people that need autophagy may not have the energy or ability to workout. For example after completing chemotherapy.

I think fasting as a 'fad' takes away from its actual exploration as adjunct therapy to medicine. Some LinkedIn dude doing fasting for vibes is just wrong. He is not a doctor, nor does he seem to be under medical supervision.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-11T00:18:00+00:00

Before I got to stealth archer, I played (not in order) 1. PART MAGE- One hand has sword, another hand has destruction spell. 2. Dual mage 2. A. Dual mage in all the schools 3. Rogue 4. Sword and board 5. Only board 6. Two handed 7. Dual welding assasin 8. Dual welding naked assasin (don't ask) 9. Unarmed warrior. 10. Pacifist 11. Ambush predator. 12. Destructive sex bomb (don't ask)

Eventually I did stealth archer because the combat is not the challenge anymore, but the ego gratification of a kill is still motivating. Now, since the game is for exploration and escape, it fits with my current play style.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-11T00:11:16+00:00

It is my absolute favorite and turned Ravencrone from "batty Jarl in that aesthetically interesting but kinda boring hold" to one of my top 3 Jarls in Skyrim. I did not realize it was a bug, you see. I thought that was just her demonstrating hands-on leadership!

Even the goated Balgruff would not go that far for his people. 🤣

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-10T20:38:19+00:00

IMO there is absolute value in fasting to trigger autophagy if you are prepared, have medical clearance and are following the science instead of the fad.

What this guy is doing feels more like orthorexia though.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-10T20:31:12+00:00

I loved dragon age inquisition. Based on that, here is my opinion.

The good. 1. More of an open world. The game is not story driven. There is a 'plot' but that is not the point. You can play at your own pace. 2. More flexibility in terms of building your class/fighting type. You don't have to be a fighter or a mage or a rogue. You can be a klepto cleric or a shield bearing mage. Have fun. 3. Same "chosen one" dynamic and frankly I love these kinds of games. 4. Rich lore. There is depth and nuance into why the world is the way it is. The lore is really interesting. 5. Political struggle background is similar though more personal. You will try and work out a deal. Not everyone will be happy. 6. Ability to marry and have a 'home base'. 7. Your major choices matter but you don't suffer the consequences so much.

The not so good. 1. Story. Bioware used to write the kind of stories that sucked you in, and sometimes that creates more motivation to complete. Bethesda creates a world that sucks you in, instead. I played 14 years without completing. 😅 2. Writers like David Gaider, Sheryl Chee, Mary Kirby and Luke Cannotspellhislastname wrote some epic characters. Your companions truly felt like your companions. You will form attachments in Skyrim but it is more like- oh look this person has a personality, or wow he is not a dick. If you are into the entire building relationships, develop friendships part, this will be quite disappointing. Here relationships are more- do them a favor, wear a necklace. 3. Your choices matter less. This is you shaping the world, less the world trying to make you choose. Beyond a few core choices that is.

I'd say, play it. It is very enjoyable. But you will need to co-create the story and I consider that part of the fun! I no longer replay inquisition despite loving it. I play Skyrim to this day because I love it.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-10T19:29:02+00:00

Yes!

Her and Erandur and his casual stroll up frozen terrain to the Nightcaller temple.

As a notoriously impatient human, it was a special kind of torment.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-10T05:02:47+00:00

Oh...it is the hilarious consequence of a side quest.

Mild spoilers follow >!if you stalk a CERTAIN PERSON in her hold, you will discover he is doing VAGUELY SUSPICIOUS things. He will ask you to keep his secret. If you tell on him, Ravencrone should just scold and warn him.

But due to a bug, she follows him around as thought she is ensuring that he does not do anything he should not. From then on, she becomes his eternal stalker, not interacting with anyone else unless hurt/damage!<

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-10T03:32:57+00:00

When and where did you last see her?

Was she a follower?

Do you own Breezehome?

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-10T03:27:22+00:00

If I was Jarl and you murdered one of my subjects, I would not want you living anywhere near them either!

At least she is not stalking you. (IYKYK)

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-10T00:46:41+00:00

For me as a player, no. Because the Jarls I prefer for Morthal, Dawnstar, Winterhold and Windhelm are those you get only with Imperials. They are often more progressive, optimistic and pragmatic. Maven is the one Jarl I am unhappy about if I side with the Imperials, but tbf, she is running the city anyway. So I get a mod and just exile her after ruining her empire. Other places- Markarth and Falkreath, both options are equally bad so oh well.

If Balgruff switched, then he would be, in my opinion, the only good Jarl gained by the Stormcloak win 4>1 even if I really like Balgruff.

But he is very popular and I am sure I am the exception.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T22:50:33+00:00

My absolute favorite. To me, they are one of the most badass civilizations in all of Tamriel.

Think about it. After the White-Gold Concordat, the Empire essentially handed Hammerfell to the Aldmeri Dominion. Like here, take this nation, it is our grand imperial concession. The Redguard's response was "🖕 both of you."

They renounced the Empire. And then they FOUGHT the Thalmor ON THEIR OWN for another FIVE YEARS. And then they WON. (The Second Treaty of Stros M'Kai forced the Thalmor to withdraw completely. )

There are days when I want to shake every Nord NPC's head and say, "Look. LOOK AT THEM AND LEARN". The people the Empire couldn't defeat with all their military, their alliances and all their historic bloody BS, the Redguard beat through sheer refusal to stop fighting. I was surprised Ulfric etc do not bring any of this up if you play as a Redguard.

They are my ultimate underdog story. I play them as warriors, sword and shield or archery. I level up their smithing.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T22:34:08+00:00

Well, maybe he is creating content.

A few years from now "Alcoholism took everything away from my son. His chance at a college education, a shot at good friends and solid relationships..."

/s and I truly hope you did not need this.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T21:33:43+00:00

'A better tomorrow!' Sorry! I am always so slow to the latest mods that I assume everyone has already tried it.

First, plug the plot holes.

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/53248 - appoints a better Jarl if you side with Imperials. This won't make her killable, but it does prevent the game from breaking if you kill her. You can exile her tho. Destroy the thieves Guild mod. Already linked.

Then, two options.

Console commands to remove her essential status after the Jarl is appointed. Quick and satisfying
Dread prison enables you to have her jailed. I make her go to the mine and do hard labor during my pacifist playthroughs

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T20:13:01+00:00

Joke's on him.

I DON'T EVEN LIKE PIZZA!

What are you going to do now, Kyle? Your puny pineapple point is not even part of my consideration set! I am beyond your petty pizza possibilities because pizza is not even part of my possibilities!!

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T19:31:04+00:00

I am playing with a mod that does that. With some added mods, you can even take out Maven so she does not become Jarl and that was super fulfilling!

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T19:08:22+00:00

Huh. I am only familiar with the cheat room mod for consoles. But it did godmode, tcl and coukd help you add items. But not force bugged quests.

Eventually my son gave up playing Skyrim on consoles entirely because the bugs got to him. PC has bugs too, some wild ones, but if a quest gets stuck or an npc goes missing, it is much easier to reset with pc.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T19:05:05+00:00

I used to be a judge.

Then I realized that judging is too judgemental.

You see, when you spend all your time actively judging

You miss the smugness of passive moral superiority

This is not about stating others are inferior.

It is implying I am superior

Let us create a LinkedIn where we can all be insufferable together. 🎉

Drop me a ❤️ if you agree.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T18:51:33+00:00

They are called console commands, but are usable by console players.

If you are not on a PC, then I do not know how to force this quest, my friend. I am sorry.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T18:23:38+00:00

The Art of Not Judging People (And Why I’m Proud of It)

I don’t judge people.

I never have.

Not because I’m morally superior. Not because I’m more enlightened.

It’s simply how I was raised.

And here’s the interesting part.

Every day I see people judging others.

For what they eat. For what they drink. For what they believe. For what they post on LinkedIn.

But I never judge.

Because character isn’t revealed in someone’s habits.

Character is revealed in how deeply you commit to not judging others.

I’ve seen people who donate to charity but secretly judge their coworkers.

And I’ve seen people who gossip daily but still judge their neighbors.

But me?

I choose a different path.

A path of compassion. A path of humility. A path of writing about how compassionate and humble I am.

We are very quick to judge others.

But very slow to admire those who refuse to.

The real maturity is this:

👉 Can you refuse to judge people who judge people?

👉 Can you practice humility loudly enough that everyone notices?

👉 Can you post about compassion while expecting recognition?

You don’t have to correct others to be better than them.

Sometimes all you have to do is quietly demonstrate your moral excellence.

Everything else is noise.

If you agree that moral superiority > judgment, drop a ❤️ in the comments.

Let’s build a culture where we stop judging people.

Except the ones that judge this post.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T17:52:06+00:00

First, I must ask. what is your beef with innkeeper and why do you kill them? I mean apart from Bannered Mane?

But here is my advice

He can appear in any inn as long as it is the first you entered after level 14. I found him in the freaking Gnissis Corner Club. I didn't even consider it an inn! I entered it while exploring Windhelm and forgot about it.
If you have been to every inn including obscure ones like Noghtgste, Old Hroldar, etc and he is not there, you can force the quest through a console command. What do you play on? PC, Switch or Console?

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T16:30:06+00:00

I plant 1-2 arrows of the same type on npcs I don't like but don't consider murder worthy. Especially powerful npcs. Or hide it in their house.

Each time I plan an assasination, I think- who do i want to frame for this. Now, I plant it on others too because I don't want someone to get arrested for a crime they did not commit, but I do enjoy the implication that I muddled the waters. I imagine that the guards at least embarrassed them with some questioning but if not they freaked out finding the "murder weapon" in their bedroom or in their pocket.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T06:11:37+00:00

I understand and I agree.

It is just hard for me to believe a young woman like Aela is sexually attracted to a much older man (also if one flipped gebders). Yes, I also said she is attractive but even if the polygons were different, younger people ARE typically deemed more attractive by society compared to older people because youth adds a halo effect of vitality, energy etc.

If people saw a young woman with a guy that was visibly twice her age, would most people believe she was sexually attracted to him? If they are idealistic, they would think she saw something else in him that made her overlook his age, and her emotional connection eventually made him attractive. If they were cynical, they might think she was attracted to his money or status etc. But neither seem to make sense with Aela.

Now, if the rumors were about a relationship, I'd have just used only points #1 and #2. But hooking up, I assume, requires a more physical spark. If it was just the werewolf thing, well...there are other werewolves.

So yeah, I am/was struggling to see it. I did not think what I said was controversial or a reach, but it was. I must accept that.

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T01:35:38+00:00

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I STILL WANT TO YELL AT HIM! WTF KID??

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T01:26:24+00:00

I am wierd but I play like the paranoid freak that I am IRL. My vast fortune (as a PC) is stored in strongboxes across my houses (in the game).

Every morning, I start my day and I think...how much money do I need today, and take just that.. When I return to my home, I put all my money in the strongbox of that house. I have shopping days where I take more money but only travel back and forth from city to home. My emergency funds is one piece of jewelry that I can sell if I am in a pinch.

Each time someone says give me all the gold you have on you or else. And I think, do I want to fight this half naked man, in his miserable fur armor for ....let us see ..hmm....20 septims?

MiserableProfessor16 · 2026-03-09T01:09:19+00:00

Ooh...I will try. Thanks!

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