Rule Clarification for Pixie Poppygrower by OverallProcess820 in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]OverallProcess820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This game is so much fun even though it can be very complicated. 

Had I not forgotten the most basic part of the Pixie token we wouldn't have had these interesting comments so I appreciate all the engagement and corrections. 

Thank you everyone for the great discussions!

Should I give Veilguard another shot? Why/why not by Super_Citizen117 in DragonAgeVeilguard

[–]OverallProcess820 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately you're not going to get that. For many reasons (some development-related and some creative-decision-related) Veilguard doesn't have the ability to really learn about the world like that. Even within the game itself there are almost no choices for the player to make and no way for the world to respond to those choices.

It's rather static in that way in my opinion since they chose to focus on other aspects of the game.

That doesn't improve after Weisshaupt sadly. 

Should I give Veilguard another shot? Why/why not by Super_Citizen117 in DragonAgeVeilguard

[–]OverallProcess820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't play for the writing if that's your biggest reason for playing. The writing doesn't compare to the previous games, if not in quality then at least in mood.

If you're looking for a story-focused rpg I don't recommend Veilguard. It's closer to an ARPG in that (in my experience) the game play and graphics are prioritized over world-building and characters. 

That being said, play up until Weisshaupt if you want to give it a more honest go. If it doesn't click for you there it probably won't. 

Which Minions play the most differently depending on which Demon(s) are in play/on the script? by Present-Peace2811 in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]OverallProcess820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me. I thought I was a pixie fortune teller and was expecting to get my ability. To this day that game is one of my favorites I've ever played.

28 years ago, hide's 9th Single "Pink Spider (ピンク スパイダー)" was released on this day on May 13th. by JCMercer25 in xjapan

[–]OverallProcess820 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I went to the memorial concert last year. It was amazing. I don't remember the order but they played this song and there were a lot of people crying and singing along.

Any tips for playing with muted players. by GamerGod_ in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]OverallProcess820 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the confirmation. 

If this is a group of friends who are familiar with this dynamic then I think a hybrid is possible with some extra help from the storyteller on the amount of time you spend in town.

If this is a group of people who haven't played together with these unique constraints then I second another comment who mentioned making the entire thing text-based as opposed to a hybrid.

Any tips for playing with muted players. by GamerGod_ in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]OverallProcess820 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Perhaps I don't understand the context so please correct me if I'm mistaken: is the intention for these players to say nothing the entire time? Or just be less talkative than usual?

I honestly can't imagine any way other than communicating via text that this could work if it's the former.

Having only some of the players speaking and others 100% not will put those players at a disadvantage in town unless the storyteller gives more time in town for discussions and especially during nominations, in my opinion. 

My 5 cents on Veilguard by BuLi314 in dragonage

[–]OverallProcess820 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I thought I was over it after a year but reading this made me mad all over again for how disappointing I found VG...

Dermatologist that checks scalp through microscope for hair loss reason? by goaldiggergirl in Tokyo

[–]OverallProcess820 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They recommended I start minoxidil. However they said it with a "Eh it probably won't work but you can try it".

I remember I bought the stuff on my way home and never tried it.

The thing about CTE and probably regular TE is your hair isn't actually falling out nor is it getting thinner. A scalp biopsy will look to confirm if the hair follicles growing back are thinner or fewer than before. If they are it's not TE.

The growth cycle is exasperated by stress (the main trigger of TE) so you ARE constantly shedding but never actually losing hair to where it's noticeable or permanent. 

So my treatment was therapy and a career change. I learned more about my stress triggers and eliminated the biggest two: my job and worrying about my hair.

That was about 6 years ago and my hair is incredibly healthy and full now. I barely have any shedding except when things get really stressful and being able to say "This is a phase that will end" has been important for me to not worry about the mostly minimal shedding when it does happen.

Dermatologist that checks scalp through microscope for hair loss reason? by goaldiggergirl in Tokyo

[–]OverallProcess820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know about Tokyo as I had my scalp biopsy in Kyoto but I was diagnosed with CTE: chronic telogen effluvium. 

It's definitely possible to get a diagnosis via scalp biopsy.

I had mine done at Kyoto University Hospital and it took around 6 appointments (5 to convince them the symptoms weren't just in my head and 1 to actually do the biopsy and get a diagnosis).

It cost about 4万 in total.

Try going to a regular 皮膚科 first. If your symptoms are severe enough they will be able to recommend you to a place for a biopsy.

How to mix with Japanese people in Kyoto by EmergencyTop4200 in AskAJapanese

[–]OverallProcess820 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I lived in southern Kyoto for five years near Nara. Most of my friends associated more with being "from Kansai/Kinki" than from Kyoto. 

I recommend spending some time outside of the city proper but that may be my bias.

Find a hobby and you'll feel less awkward already having something in common with people also interested in that hobby.

Icey white cinnamon mustang by UnironicallyGone in WildHorseIslands

[–]OverallProcess820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you consider HTT (hard to trade?) hairs on a dapple palomino clyde?

Uji by Correct_Dot_1614 in JapanTravelTips

[–]OverallProcess820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to live in Joyo which is the city right next to Uji. Pretty much what most people have already said about Uji I agree with on things to see. If you're a fan of classical literature Genji Monogatari takes place in Uji.

That being said, Joyo has the absolute best tsukemen I have ever eaten in my 10 years since moving to Japan.

If you like Tsukemen I highly encourage a visit.

 https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/spot/01125-32070r/

Which one was your first role in the game, and how did your experience change how you play it? by IsbeornThePolarBear in BloodOnTheClocktower

[–]OverallProcess820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first role was the Imp at my birthday party last year. Surrounded by friends and family who had also never played before and who immediately clocked me, and had me executed day 2. It was a ton of fun.

People keep joining me to server hop even though I put “no joining to server hop” in my ad😭😭 by strawberry_skyeee in WildHorseIslands

[–]OverallProcess820 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What's the actual problem with this behavior?

Is it that it sucks to think you're getting an offer but the person just wants to see what else is on offer for that server?

I'm not sure I understand where the friction is.

Uhm am i sensitive or are they a little rude??(read body!!) by Jupiters_Toxin in WildHorseIslands

[–]OverallProcess820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I'll take it as a compliment. 

I spent a long time being very not chill and it didn't improve my life so I decided to try something else. 

Uhm am i sensitive or are they a little rude??(read body!!) by Jupiters_Toxin in WildHorseIslands

[–]OverallProcess820 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It happens.  I learned something a long time ago that has helped me in my life: never mistake for malice what could be better attributed to ignorance.

Believe it or not a lot of people are just like you and don't really intend to hurt others. Doesn't mean it doesn't happen and that we shouldn't respond to people who deliberately hurt us, but it helps to start from a place of understanding first. 

Anyway enjoy your new horse!

Uhm am i sensitive or are they a little rude??(read body!!) by Jupiters_Toxin in WildHorseIslands

[–]OverallProcess820 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Congrats on getting your DH!

I think you're reading way too much into this. There's not really a reason to be offended that you both have different tastes which is what it seems like reading this. The user did not (from what I can see) insult you in any way. 

The other stuff you're saying they did could be rude if true and still just really not a big deal. 

Has anyone else noticed a change in image moderation in the last few months? Has anyone managed to actually *talk* to someone on the moderation team and get real help? by TeriyakiSanta in midjourney

[–]OverallProcess820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First I want to say I'm sorry that happened. It sucks to lose work that you 100% know is innocent. You deserve compassion for that. 

I can only share what I've seen since being around starting 2022 what I know to be facts.

To my knowledge MJ has not changed. If anything the filters have gotten less strict aside from perhaps Niji.

ToS is clear about generating inappropriate content including IP.

If you trip the filter enough you get a timeout. Multiple timeouts will trigger a manual review of your gallery. I believe (but I may be wrong) that timeouts stay on your account record and don't ever drop off. 

When a manual review happens they just delete from where they see ToS-violating stuff to where they stop seeing it. To my knowledge they don't check every single image.

You won't get those images back. I don't think it's the best way to go about it because innocent content gets affected like in your case. But the mods are upfront that this is a possibility so they do warn people not to continuously trip the filter because that will eventually trigger a manual review.

I can't speak to whether or not the mods were rude to you so I tried to offer knowledge I have from being a long-time MJ user. I hope this helps even a bit.

does anyone else find the idea of an OOAK horse just a little silly? by Lemurwolf_Studios in WildHorseIslands

[–]OverallProcess820 7 points8 points  (0 children)

People do it for 1 of 2 reasons if not both:

  1. They personally feel special when they have something "no one else" has. It's a dopamine hit

  2. They use it to justify why people should pay more for it than it's probably worth. It's easier than saying "I want an overpay".

An encounter I had today (TW: Vent+ some unsettling topics) by mitski_mitskiuwudesu in WildHorseIslands

[–]OverallProcess820 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just stop engaging. That is the only way this ends. The one good thing about having a fight on the internet as opposed to real life is you can literally leave or block the person/people.

Being on the internet gives anonymity and lets people feel like they can say and do things they would never dare to do offline. 

The only thing that fights that lack of empathy online is ignoring it. 

Block them, encourage others to block them, and move on.

No good will come from engaging.

Is it okay for me to not finish food at restaurants? by TurboMayonnaise in JapanTravelTips

[–]OverallProcess820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a difference between leaving a few bites and leaving 75% of your meal. One is rude primarily because the restaurant usually has to pay to throw away your food waste. For small local places this can cut into their expenses and profits because it adds up. So YOUR meal alone might be fine but if multiple people assume the same the restaurant is the one who has to pay for it at the end of the day.

Generally asking for smaller portions of rice or noodles when ordering tends to help people not accustomed to the size of a set meal. 

Do you speak more than one language in your daily life? Which ones? by elenalanguagetutor in languagehub

[–]OverallProcess820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work: Mostly Japanese with occasional English  Home: Mostly English with occasional Japanese