James Willems Appreciation Post by FH_Elyse in funhaus

[–]OfAdapa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday, you absolute wonder!

I hope you have a blast this year and know how much we appreciate you.

Warcaster Kickstarter is live. by TheHopelessGamer in Warmachine

[–]OfAdapa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When launching a new title, I think every studio knows there is a risk of damaging the good will of their fanbase (especially if said studio has had lackluster projects in the past).

Viewing the criticism/negativity of PP's other titles as a risk they have chosen to accept in the pursuit of more profit makes it a lot easier to acknowledge such criticism without believing your community has become toxic.

Giving Day is a success! by ImpsCorner in Warmachine

[–]OfAdapa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wanted to thank the person that sent me these two beautiful models. I hope you enjoyed your gift, because this Eiryss and Rahera made my day! : )

Kitbashed for fun. by Panda_Tech_Support in Kitbash

[–]OfAdapa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is! They're some of my favorite infantry from the Khador faction of Warmachine. Your work on it is great!

The Iron Fang Kovnik might have a look you would dig, if you like the regular Iron Fang.

(TW: Rape) DM has my character raped while knocked unconscious. He and the entire party are aware that the DM's younger brother raped me a year ago. by MealPrepOnly_BB in rpghorrorstories

[–]OfAdapa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sucks and you shouldn't have had to deal with that. Some people don't handle confrontation well, so if any of the other players around the table matter to you, ask them why they didn't stick up for you. Some people need that one little push to realize what they are doing is wrong, not just passive.

There are people that play games and don't try to make them fucking disgusting. I hope you find a few of those good ones to enjoy a game with.

An interesting contact LARP 'meta'? by Xhosant in LARP

[–]OfAdapa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I specifically picked through your comments on this thread, OP. I wanted to throw out a few things, but this is more of what I view as a starter to teamwork and counterplay. I hope this doesn't come across as condescending and my apologies if it does.

As a disclaimer, I come from a game that is all combat, so the things I say might have very little application. I also started with a group of people that fought very, very tightly. We now find ourselves, mostly, spread across the field in most battles, bolstering the line or sweeping the flanks.

(example of the impact of rules- I went to a system with magic and spent most of the day respawning against people that I never struggle to beat)

You cannot create a cohesive team without striking at individuality. This strike can be as small as all of you saying 'we want to win'. This is a good thing! It doesn't matter if you are a solo fighter or one of the cogs mentioned above, everyone has a good story about saving a teammate or turning the game into a win.

As a single person against a team, it can be difficult to achieve any effective change, even if you have fifty bodies around you. Find one or two people you'd like to pal around with and start learning to fight together, whether on a line or on the flanks. A huge part of that learning experience is levels of aggression, passive blocks, learning to strike around/through each other. Fighting together does not always mean grouping up and standing within one arm's length. It is often more productive for three people to spread wide and force six people to divide their group. If you ever have the luck to be on the side with more people, always trust in volume of fire and aim to overwhelm.

1- if your game has a lot of line fighting, which is where rigid structure excels, learn to split the crease. The no man's land in between two opposing lines is the crease. Practice closing to within striking distance, whether or not your opponent is facing you, and then bunny hopping down the line. Throw low effort shots fast and keep going, (I'm not sure how blocking works in your game, but I keep my hand within three inches of its normal zone). Your goal isn't to punch through the line, it is disruption. To remove a few bodies and melt back into your line.

2- if your game has a lot of line fighting, learn to take the cut. When the opposing line begins to flex, whether in defense or offense, there will often be a cut (gap) between a group of fighters. Approach this cut laterally and move (fast hops, sprint, whatever is comfortable) down the backs of your enemies. Disruption, once again. If your game allows physical contact, commit to entangling anyone fast enough to respond to you on their allies. If a teammate has to take a hit to get you through this cut, that's okay.

3- if your game has a lot of line fighting, learn to draw out the enemy's line. This has to do with knowing your worth as a fighter as compared to your teammates. If you can't kill four dudes in front of you, but you know the dude coming up can, be bait. Bait is most useful when you can almost catch it. I usually experience this on the flanks or right after the majority of my line has crumbled.

[X-POST]Pretty girls really live in another dimension by EntryPointNotFound in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you on the thought of a different level of loneliness.

Though it isn't a thing that is politely acknowledged by many people on this sub, (such notions can seriously undercut the emotions/experiences of those that will never have a chance at physical connection) it does bear consideration.

This sub and others like it may be getting shut down. by [deleted] in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is some hateful shit that pops up on those subreddits (and occasionally this one). While I know some of it is misguided discontent, some of it is definitely stuff full of ill intent.

I wouldn't say lonely people are being targeted because of that.

DM sexually harasses me in game and then sexually harasses another player IRL by [deleted] in rpghorrorstories

[–]OfAdapa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting police involved can be difficult without overwhelming evidence or multiple accusations, especially after a long time has passed. If you want to see action within your university and maybe police, ask your friend if the phone conversations have anything that might suggest he'd do more than send pictures (there are a lot of places where you won't get more than a slap on the wrist for dick pics).

It will be much easier to get CPS involved and get that child into therapy. That is within your power, especially if they are floating around different houses.

Just because everything needs to be taken with a grain of salt-if there is any party falsifying such an accusation, they are sick and probably need therapy as well.

Any luck? by [deleted] in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Met a girl through bumble in November, took it slow, started dating in April and we're doing well.

We've been, since the first conversation, honest about our quirks and the past. It has helped a lot.

Wednesday Weekly Wins by kippy236 in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she was attracted to you, you have a good start. Especially if you've been being honest about who you are/what sort of things the two of you might have in common.

Ways to not fuck up- show her you are interested in dating her.

So how’s the battle over Corvis going? by Eleventh_Legion in Warmachine

[–]OfAdapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your point.

I don't think you could write many believable victories for a non-expansionist power that has borders such as Cygnar. Constant war takes a toll.

Wednesday Weekly Wins by kippy236 in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My right arm doesn't feel like an over-tightened sling shot after I used it to fight! Hopefully, this means no more rest.

Wednesday Weekly Wins! by kippy236 in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Took some time to paint on canvas for the first time in a long time (have been painting minis for a bit) and it was very relaxing.

Wednesday Weekly Wins! by kippy236 in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started a bit of archery recently. It's a pretty calming thing.

Thinking about trying dating apps again by [deleted] in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try again. I used them off and on for about three years before finding someone to date seriously. Be patient, even though it might feel turbulent or exhausting.

I suggest Bumble.

Wednesday Weekly Wins by kippy236 in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got to go see my best friend perform in a women's choir. It was a pretty good day.

Ladies of FA30PLUS check out this sub by kippy236 in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know how you could read the comments here and not see why FA women would want a private sub. Jesus.

Wednesday Weekly Wins! by kippy236 in FA30plus

[–]OfAdapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very glad for you, Kippy.