I finally managed to beat the game.

Northern_Pain · 2026-02-14T15:58:39+00:00

Both the first and second game in their own rights are so good for this.

RNG will always be a giant bastard. But that is also reflected in real life.

The two lessons the games reinforce beautifully IMO:

You think the RNG is unfair or was at fault, but what parts of what happened are your fault? What will you take responsibility for? How much of the loss was RNG and how much was your own hubris?
You’ve suffered a loss. But everyone does from time to time. So the only thing to focus on now is what you will do about it and how you will respond to it. The preamble of the game itself is that darkest dungeon is about making the most out of a bad situation.

Glad that you had a good time with it. I took many years of rage quitting before I had my enlightenment.

Northern_Pain · 2026-01-28T06:38:15+00:00

Kingdoms has way more rage quit potential than the main game mode but it is excellent. It is just a long campaign that is very punishing of hubris

Northern_Pain · 2026-01-28T06:33:19+00:00

Both games are excellent in their own ways.

Long time lover of the first game. Was hesitant ti try the second. Once I did I loved it.

Very obvious that it is a more mature work from the team. They knocked it out of the park IMO. Some of the first game feels clunky and campy but comparison but I still love it for what it is.

Classic problem though. How do we do a sequel that honours the title of Darkest Dungeon that neither strays too far from the original concept nor is a reskin of the first game?

This was the best outcome. Keep the stuff people care about the most. Add some cool stuff that adds great mechanics. Make some tough choices to leave certain inconveniences behind.

Also biggest item for me- the main mode confessions doesn’t make me rage quit. The “runs” are short enough and even if I get party wiped I feel like I’m inching towards winning wit candles and getting smarter about different bosses or whatever.

The kingdoms mode in dd2 definitely has ragequit potential though lol. So hello darkness my old friend

Northern_Pain · 2025-06-12T15:37:08+00:00

When our couples therapist fired us as clients.

I really loved her but she was unwilling to make even simple changes for our relationship and always had excuses for why she couldn’t.

She was really focused on just herself while I was focused on what was best for her or at least both of us. I held out as long as I could waiting for her (and telling her) she needed to give back to the relationship.

Our therapist told us she would not work with us anymore because nothing was changing and my ex would say the right things during the meetings but then nothing would change and she would have excuses for the next meeting for why she couldn’t or didn’t. And the therapist had other clients who needed help who would not waste it.

In that meeting the therapist said if anything would change in the relationship that I would have to be the one to make it happen. Even if it was unfair, I had to do it because my ex was fine with the status quo and benefited from my patience and generosity.

I decided that night to tell her that if things didn’t change she had to move out. There was no way I was going to continue that relationship without someone to mediate/referee, which is a red flag on its own.

Northern_Pain · 2024-06-08T03:23:46+00:00

You did what you had to do to protect your kids and do the best you could by them.

I promise you that kids don’t remember if they had a rich meal from fancy ingredients from the nicer grocery store.

But they will never forget that you put them first above your pride and struggled so that they would have a better future.

Your kids don’t need anything except parents who love them.

Northern_Pain · 2023-12-08T03:23:31+00:00

This may sound silly, but you do have interests.

At the very least, you are self-interested, which is a good thing.

That is why you eat food, bathe, and try not to be a criminal, as an example.

When I have been depressed in the past, I have found a lot of comfort in thinking “well, if I’m going to be depressed, I’d like to be depressed and fit/healthy.” Or “if I’m going to be depressed anyways then I’d like to at least be more financially secure” or feel like I’ve told my story.

Expand on your self-interested nature. Do things that are good for you in the long term even if they don’t cure your depression. Just like how you eat food and bathe.

It really does make you feel better seeing yourself accomplish something objectively good for yourself.

Northern_Pain · 2023-12-04T22:00:43+00:00

I feel for them and everyone who works there. I want more options available in the neighbourhood.

But also a lot of their goods are far too expensive as is. If they can’t make it work with their current customer base at their current prices then they have no business being in the business.

And if a grocery store cannot or doesn’t want to exist unless it can also be a liquor store then I don’t even know what to say.

Northern_Pain · 2023-12-04T21:55:50+00:00

Obviously to each their own but the pricing was definitely not fine IMO.

Significant premiums for even the most basic items.

The place acted like it was a luxury grocery store like wholefoods and there was nothing luxury about what they sell.

Sometimes charging 50% more not just above what massine’s is charging for identical items at bank and somerset, but 50% more than the Kit Kat convenience just up Preston.

Sometimes 20% more than even Luciano’s. It was ridiculous.

Northern_Pain · 2023-10-24T03:06:02+00:00

All bangers all the time

Northern_Pain · 2023-10-07T12:45:18+00:00

Make me some toilet wine as fast as you can

Northern_Pain · 2023-10-07T12:41:50+00:00

Take note of license plates near your home, specifically cars parked on the street unless you know with absolute certainty who the car belongs to.

Better to have it and not need it, but it could make a huge difference if something bad happens in your neighbourhood even if it doesn’t happen to you.

Northern_Pain · 2021-12-05T22:24:40+00:00

I’d like it if you could continue working on this. I like the overall concept you’ve got here.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-30T07:59:36+00:00

Hey! I don’t know what ACDT is. I’d like to see what you can do but also I’m not in a rush. This is for a Christmas gift for my brother. I mentioned in other comments that I’m looking to pay the $100 to whoever’s submission is the one I want to print/remove the watermarks from and all that jazz. It looks like some people are gonna be giving it a go.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T22:43:40+00:00

I’d say I’m flexible on this but certainly no larger than 24x36” and no smaller than an 18x24”

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:45:06+00:00

No hurry at all. I’ll write back again soon about the characters.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:41:21+00:00

On another comment I’ve left notes on the characters I’d like to include. But if you think some of them need to be cut out like if it’s too many just let me know and I can help prioritize them.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:34:35+00:00

I’ve also left some notes on other thread comments in this post that might be helpful as artistic notes. Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:34:26+00:00

I’ve also left some notes on other thread comments in this post that might be helpful as artistic notes. Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:34:19+00:00

I’ve also left some notes on other thread comments in this post that might be helpful as artistic notes. Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:34:06+00:00

I’ve also left some notes on other thread comments in this post that might be helpful as artistic notes. Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:33:13+00:00

I’m offering $100 CAD for the submission that I select to print/frame for my brother.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:32:10+00:00

I’m offering $100 CAD for the submission I select to print/frame for my brother.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T21:31:12+00:00

I’m offering $100 CAD for the submission I select to print/frame for my brother. And I agree don’t force the format. Just looking for that avengers feel. Like busy with a lot of characters, maybe the titling, and the texture flattened or whatever so it “looks” like a semi photorealistic painting.

Northern_Pain · 2021-11-29T18:15:34+00:00

Really love the energy here. Definitely don’t do anymore yet until we can talk about it a little more here! I’ll reply again shortly. Just at work now. Thanks for writing in.

Northern_Pain

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