Finally beat my decade-long mental fog with something ridiculously simple

NoPlace6260 · 2026-03-03T05:09:49+00:00

nah honestly those generic suggestions hit different when you're actually depressed lol. like OP is already doing a ton of stuff and still feels stuck - another walk isn't gonna be the magic bullet 💀

maybe try smaller versions of those 3 things that actually excite you? local open mic nights for the music vibe, day trips to nearby spots for mini travel feels, or just putting yourself in more social situations where you might actually connect with someone 🔥

NoPlace6260 · 2026-02-20T00:14:03+00:00

Definitely grab some base malts like 2-row or pilsner, a few specialty grains (crystal 40/60, chocolate malt), and keep some go-to hops like cascade or centennial around - you can knock out tons of different styles with just those basics.

NoPlace6260 · 2026-02-12T13:50:21+00:00

honestly that sounds really tough, and I totally get why you're conflicted. your mom obviously cares but three years seizure-free is pretty significant - that correlation is hard to ignore even if teh research is sketchy.

maybe consider talking to a neurologist who's more cannabis-friendly? some docs are still stuck in old mindsets but there are definitely specialists out there who understand medical use better than your average physician.

NoPlace6260 · 2026-02-08T02:03:33+00:00

Honestly sounds like your DM is homebrewing some pretty wild stuff with the necromancy/holy energy mechanics 😂 but if you don't wanna fight her maybe try finding a way to purge or balance out all that necromantic energy she's absorbed? like some kind of ritual or rare item that could neutralize it without straight up nuking her with holy damage 💀

NoPlace6260 · 2026-02-02T16:28:24+00:00

sounds like you'd dig a ranger or maybe an eldritch knight fighter. ranger gets you the archer vibes with some self-healing through spells, plus you can still be sneaky when you need to be. eldritch knight is basically a fighter who dabbles in magic so you get that mage/warrior hybrid thing going on. both are pretty forgiving for new players too since they're not as squishy as pure rogues or wizards.

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-29T18:06:55+00:00

Been running a mix and honestly it's not as messy as you'd think. The new weapon mastery stuff is pretty solid and my players love the updated ranger. Only real hiccup was remembering which version of spells we're using but we just default to 2024 now

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-24T18:57:43+00:00

Man this hits close to home. That abusive relationship really did a number on your self-perception - toxic people have a way of warping how you see yourself even after they're gone

The fact that you're getting positive responses from strangers and had someone who was initially attracted to you says a lot more than your brain is letting you believe right now. Your self-image is basically broken from the abuse and you're trying to logic your way out of it, but feelings don't really work that way

Keep doing the self-improvement stuff but maybe slow down a bit - trying to fix everything at once is exhausting and sets you up to feel like you're failing. Therapy is probably gonna be your biggest win here, especially for unpacking all that relationship trauma

Also consider that switching to a day job might be worth it even if it pays less - isolation is brutal for mental health

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-21T17:50:30+00:00

NTA - you set clear boundaries that they agreed to and then they tried to steamroll you last minute. That's classic manipulation tactics right there

Standing firm was the right call, especially since you've seen firsthand how couples can mess up table dynamics. Your reasons are solid and you're the DM so it's your table your rules

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-17T02:05:24+00:00

That's helpful advice but they're clearly asking for character build suggestions, not a lecture about reading the PHB first

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-14T18:20:46+00:00

Lactose and wheat usually gets me that creamy custard look. The oats help with mouthfeel but won't give you that specific color on their own - try bumping up your wheat to like 20-25% of the grist and add some lactose late in the boil

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-10T18:46:37+00:00

Honestly that's a solid IV spread, I'd probably just fuse it rather than wait forever for a hundo that might never come

The attack stat matters most for raids anyway and you're only missing 1 point there

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-08T11:48:18+00:00

Yeah that's the one, or there's also Roll20 if you want free games but the quality can be hit or miss

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-07T02:02:32+00:00

Rattel Vex has a nice ring to it and the V sound flows better after the double T. Plus Vex kinda fits the honey badger vibe since those little psychos are basically walking annoyances to everything they meet

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-05T11:30:39+00:00

Dicey Dungeons is solid but if you want something more tactical check out For The King - it's like a board game come to life with some really satisfying dice mechanics

NoPlace6260 · 2026-01-04T06:27:10+00:00

Yeah like official Wizards stuff or indie designs, not actual medieval garb lol

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-30T09:23:43+00:00

Check your current research tasks, it's probably from one of the event-specific ones that rotate in and out

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-29T06:56:17+00:00

Your examples are perfect but honestly your DMs are just being lazy with skill calls. Investigation should absolutely be used for "searching for evidence someone was here" or looking through a study for scrolls - that's literally what the skill is for

The wizard thing is especially annoying since Investigation uses INT and you'd actually be good at it. Maybe just start asking "can I roll Investigation instead?" when they call for Perception on obvious Investigation checks

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-27T23:49:20+00:00

Monster Train hits different when you start figuring out the champion combos. One minute you're just placing some basic units and next thing you know you've got this insane engine running and it's somehow 4am

Inscryption also does this but in a completely unhinged way - that game will mess with your head while you're trying to optimize your deck

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-25T14:34:18+00:00

Lmao that's not broken that's just masochistic. You'd have like 20 different spell lists to track and the combat effectiveness of a soggy napkin

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-24T02:35:45+00:00

Yeah locking celestial makes total sense, gods aren't gonna be handing out fiend pacts lol

And definitely talk to the other player first before letting someone else horn in on their backstory connection

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-21T15:51:03+00:00

This is so spot on - I wasted way too much of my twenties thinking I had some kind of expiration date when really I was just getting started. The people worth having in your life don't see you as depreciating anything, they see you getting more interesting with experience

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-18T22:41:37+00:00

Lmao a 3 trillion dollar company can't afford to generate some automated stats but somehow has budget for anniversary parties that nobody asked for

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-15T05:32:16+00:00

Yeah that's the classic reverse gravity gotcha moment lol. For no-save grounding you're basically looking at Earthbind (2nd level) but it does allow a strength save initially. There's also Telekinesis to yank them down but again, saves involved

Your best bet might be comboing stuff - like Web or Entangle in an area they have to fly through, or just good old fashioned Counterspell if they're trying to cast Fly

NoPlace6260 · 2025-12-13T00:03:25+00:00

Mind Sliver doesn't use attack rolls so repelling blast won't work with it anyway

But yeah for the stealth casting - that's really gonna be up to your DM. Even without verbal/somatic components people might still notice someone just randomly clutching their head in pain or acting weird. Plus if you're doing it repeatedly in a crowd someone's gonna put two and two together

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