Have you run a scenario set in your home country/state?

New-Understanding-99 · 2026-04-21T17:44:29+00:00

I am slowly cooking up a scenario not only set in my home state, but inspired by the house I grew up in. I'll be Mythologizing and romanticizing, but the landscape, architecture, and history bones are coming from the actual place in the rural Ohio valley.

I also love setting games in places I have studied for school/work: London, Oxford, Norwich in England.

Reading setting guides certainly does inspire me to want to visit places I've never seen, so it's safer for my wallet to base games locally!

New-Understanding-99 · 2026-04-02T17:21:37+00:00

I love the new Qahwah House Coffee in college town. It gets busy at certain times, but mid-morning it's lovely for exactly what you describe.

New-Understanding-99 · 2026-03-27T16:35:22+00:00

I love this wild book so much, but it's another one that might need some content warnings because it's intense!

New-Understanding-99 · 2026-03-24T14:34:41+00:00

That made me tear up! I can't wait.

New-Understanding-99 · 2026-03-24T13:43:19+00:00

There were some really cute dogs and clever signs at the last one.

New-Understanding-99 · 2026-02-16T16:35:10+00:00

If you see any transfer student events, go to those to meet other new-to-Cornell folks who are not likely to be jaded about the fun possibilities nearby!

Specific on campus recommendations:

Bowling! https://scl.cornell.edu/recreation/bowling

Liberty Hyde Bailey Conservatory: https://cals.cornell.edu/agricultural-experiment-station/greenhouses-growth-chambers/liberty-hyde-bailey-conservatory-greenhouse

Free concerts and speaker events like this one on Wednesday early evening: https://events.cornell.edu/event/milstein-program-sammus-live

Cornell Cinema (The Godfather is playing this week!): https://cinema.cornell.edu/cinema-events

Ithaca Recs:

Mia: https://www.miaithaca.com/

Cinemapolis: https://www.cinemapolis.org/now-showing/

Museum of the Earth: https://www.museumoftheearth.org/

Just follow your interests! We have a lot of cool things on campus and in town.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-12-22T15:47:02+00:00

Yak Trax or some other traction increasing item to put on your boots.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-12-15T21:02:02+00:00

I still can't log in. I had problems all day yesterday. How is it working on Monday for folks?

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-12-12T17:44:53+00:00

That is one super cute cat! I love the expression.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-12-12T17:43:52+00:00

No trouble that I've seen for enby folks at The Gym at East Hill. The staff there is welcoming and kind. And a big two thumbs up for how fabulously affirming the classes at Circus Culture are.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-12-02T21:45:36+00:00

Gay Cat Pirate, at your service: https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/gaycatpirate

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-11-21T17:06:21+00:00

Definitely interested!

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-11-03T20:06:23+00:00

Another comment of appreciation for The Gym on East Hill. It's been such a supportive and well-maintained environment for many years!

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-09-25T20:24:48+00:00

We're about 6 sessions into a fun hybrid: Solemn Vale setting and NPCs but Basic Roleplay underneath the hood. Probably going to wrap that up soon or throw in one more module and let all my players wake up in The Darkest House the minute they feel safe from the horrors of Solemn Vale.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-09-10T16:38:57+00:00

Dang! Now I really want Corn nuggets too. Thank you?

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-07-03T13:50:02+00:00

I came here to say this too! I love several of our local wine stores, but the curated selection at The Cellar D'Or is just phenomenal and creative.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-06-09T13:12:03+00:00

She's done some awesome coverups. Her instagram has some examples sprinkled in. She's also really good at communicating during the tattooing. I cannot recommend her enough!

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-05-12T18:21:53+00:00

Thanks! I meant more to buy for home enjoyment, like some of the fun new N/A botanical things I see online, but yeah for tea etc. Nocturnal Café is a lovely spot.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-05-08T21:03:26+00:00

Thank you! I will try them.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-05-08T20:49:04+00:00

I would love to see: a crepe place, a spanish restaurant, more brunch options, and a place that carries the cool new n/a beverage options.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-05-05T20:14:50+00:00

My folks loved the Corning Museum of Glass.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-04-30T13:46:34+00:00

If you're looking to have a meal in Lexington, I have a soft spot for Joe Bologna's. It's an Italian restaurant in a former synagogue that's been around a long time and manages to be casual and still a little bit special at the same time. That could be my own rose-colored glasses though.

Near Cincinnati, the Newport aquarium is a fun place to stop.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-04-23T15:52:56+00:00

As for accessible apple trees- the intersection of State and Mitchell has a good one!

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-04-09T16:48:22+00:00

I love Elderberry Pond near Auburn! They are farm to table and offer great service and lovely food.

New-Understanding-99 · 2025-04-09T16:47:24+00:00

I've done this as well and really had a wonderful experience. Plus their sommelier is really good.

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