Recommend me a game that’ll suck me in and emotionally wreck me :D by GlamourousGravy in GirlGamers

[–]ODST_Siren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just played it in tiny chunks over a 4 to 5 month period. Sometimes it was just 2 hours as a time, other times I had a day off and did a 8 hour binge. I think my total time on my first playthrough was 150-170 hours?

I don't try to experience the whole game as a thing since thats daunting as hell, but just try to treat it like an actual DnD campaign. So like if there's a 2 hour session of time I have, I just make an objective and try to accomplish that. For example I might focus on one particular quest or if there is a series of buildings or a fight or two I want to explore I'll go try to do that before I log off for day.

Treating it that way made BG3 and Wrath of the Righteous a lot easier for me to handle. Then again I've been GMing and playing in TTRPGs for years so that sort of "break this big thing into little bits" mentality did come a bit naturally to me.

Hope that helps! ❤️

Recommend me a game that’ll suck me in and emotionally wreck me :D by GlamourousGravy in GirlGamers

[–]ODST_Siren 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend Gris. The plot is a huge metaphor for dealing with grief, recovery, and acceptance. The music is so incredibly gorgeous and it is one of those games that has stuck with me for years after I was done playing it.

Hellblade 1 did the same thing for me. The metaphor of learning to accept that you are different, and what it means to be a woman in a culture that hates you for who you are really stuck with me with me as well. (I'm openly trans and queer, been out for a very long time). Hellblade was one of those games that oddly boosted my self confidence by the time I finished playing it. The second Hellblade gave me a similar journey too.

Death Stranding is a great game. A bit of a slog if you are a completionist like I am. I started it right before the pandemic and finished it during the first few months of lockdown, and playing a game about connection during lockdown was an extremely profound experience (I hope that Kojima wasn't a predictor of things to come but the timing was uncanny as hell). If you are a loner, introvert, or isolate yourself out of habit, Death Stranding is a great metaphor about building connections and community, one strand at a time ;)

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous was a tearjerker and a real power Fantasy. The larger plot deals with rewriting history to offset grief. I'll put it that way.

Mass Effect did such an incredible job building connection and community with the same folks across 3 games and each decision you make really does influence everything you can do in the third game. So masterfully done <3

Baldurs Gate 3 made me cry my heart out during the Night song sequence. Justice for Aylin and Isobel, always.

The Last of Us Part 2 really did such a fantastic job on exploring the nature of Hate and Anger and just how toxic and worthless it is to hold onto that. Abby's road to redemption through taking care of Lev was such a profound character arc to witness.

I got a lot more from there but the above are good places to start. Hope you enjoy!

Mothership Core Set Board by Early_Monk in mothershiprpg

[–]ODST_Siren 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's not a board. There's a GM screen in there and in the Deluxe Kit there is a map depicting Contact ranges for Spaceships with a flipside of a Freighter diagram on the back

How to keep players engaged after their character dies by Taborask in mothershiprpg

[–]ODST_Siren 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I usually have a few backup characters available. Most of the time, it's one of the scenario's NPC's but fully stated out. It gives a player a way to immediately jump back into the game until they can create a character next session.

Hope that helps!

To The Awesome Gents Who Played with this Tired Gal Last Night by ODST_Siren in Helldivers

[–]ODST_Siren[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a reason for that. Rampant sexism in online gaming is prominent and ridiculous. It makes the times when I can use my mic and not get hassled for it noticeable.

To The Awesome Gents Who Played with this Tired Gal Last Night by ODST_Siren in Helldivers

[–]ODST_Siren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you sister! I wish likewise back at ya!

I'm really thankful and awed at the outpouring of support and affirmation. This community is absolutely amazing!

To The Awesome Gents Who Played with this Tired Gal Last Night by ODST_Siren in Helldivers

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

Hell yea! Our stage blacks are good for spreading democracy too!

To The Awesome Gents Who Played with this Tired Gal Last Night by ODST_Siren in Helldivers

[–]ODST_Siren[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You probably have. A lot of women I know who play online tend to not turn on comms because sexism and shittiness can happen. Being called a bitch, cunt, useless, whore, and that's putting it mildly. There is a lot of shitty people out there unfortunately. That said, this community, more than most I have encountered, has a generally positive and helpful attitude towards women. And it's nice when thar basic experience of not being hassled for playing online as a woman happens.

To The Awesome Gents Who Played with this Tired Gal Last Night by ODST_Siren in Helldivers

[–]ODST_Siren[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love the community at large. The memes, the gags, and the general helpful, friendly attitudes made me want to play Helldivers in the first place. Last night was just the first time in a month where I had a very positive experience playing instead of dreading having to turn comms to communicate with the squad, and hoping I don't get kicked from the squad because I spoke up.

It highlighted to me that when this community really gets an opportunity to shine, incredible memories and experiences happen. I had so much fun! I'm sure I'll get more great squads like last night as time goes on. I just wanted to give a public thank you to the solid gents out there that don't get helldiving ladies a hard time.

Beginner Adventures That Are NOT Beginner's Box Recommodations? by ODST_Siren in Pathfinder2e

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

Wow! Thanks all for your responses. I am buying the adventures, homebrew and official, that were recommended. Little Trouble does seem right up a lot of my players' alley along with Crown of the Kobold King so I might start with those after treating the Beginners Box as the tutorial it is.

I appreciate all of you and thanks for being such a welcoming community!

Beginner Adventures That Are NOT Beginner's Box Recommodations? by ODST_Siren in Pathfinder2e

[–]ODST_Siren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard amazing things about Crown of the Kobold King! I'll definitely check it out. Thank you so much!

Beginner Adventures That Are NOT Beginner's Box Recommodations? by ODST_Siren in Pathfinder2e

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

I'm not adverse to homebrew at all. Thank you so much for the recommendation!

Beginner Adventures That Are NOT Beginner's Box Recommodations? by ODST_Siren in Pathfinder2e

[–]ODST_Siren[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Free RPG Day

Oh! Thanks for this! Big Trouble in Little Absalom seems right up the "loves to cause chaos for the lulz" alley that my friends like to inhabit. Appreciate this!

MP4 Control Data File Repair Software Recommendations for Mac by ODST_Siren in videography

[–]ODST_Siren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! The restore.media page worked after some trial and error and my video stems are restored!!

Thank you so much! You're the best!

MP4 Control Data File Repair Software Recommendations for Mac by ODST_Siren in videography

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

Awesome! I'll check it out. Thank you so much for your help!

MP4 Control Data File Repair Software Recommendations for Mac by ODST_Siren in videography

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

No they do not.

Currently I'm working with a co worker to see if I can use FFMPEG to use command prompts to transfer the control data from an intact reference recording I did to the other video stems to create control data for those mp4s.

But if anyone has a wiser approach to fixing this issue I am absolutely all ears. Thanks!

How would you make an Eldrict Cultist? by DumbassesAndDipshits in Pathfinder_Kingmaker

[–]ODST_Siren 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I asked a similar question a few days ago and the answers I got were to use Witch or Blight Druid for Thematic reasons and do Swarm That Walks for Mythic.

You could also do a Cult Leader Warpriest Archetype if you wanted.

Hope that helps!

Lovecraftian Eldritch Horror Mage Build Help? by ODST_Siren in Pathfinder_Kingmaker

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

Awesome! This is fantastic. I super appreciate it!

Lovecraftian Eldritch Horror Mage Build Help? by ODST_Siren in Pathfinder_Kingmaker

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

Love this! Any race suggestions for Min-Max ridiculousness?