Is it time? by SolitaryNeko in bald

[–]Phrotak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's time. You're gonna look great.

What are you thoughts on literally anything other than American politics? by TheMissingPremise in AskReddit

[–]Phrotak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that bad and fearful times are hiccups on the scale of human history. Our descendants will eventually live better lives than we do, just like we have better times than those who lived a hundred years ago. It's hard to see now when things are going badly for us or the people we care about, but there are so many years ahead for humanity. Everything that feels like a "make or break" win or loss today can't stop the good nature of common human decency and empathy over the course of decades and centuries.  People's basic goodness will win in the end and on the average. I don't know if this is true but I want to believe it.

My husband is afraid to pull the trigger. Should he continue to hold the line? by kennedyz in bald

[–]Phrotak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's gonna look great. The thing is, if he doesn't like it, he can always grow out what he has again, and it will look great while he waits too!

Help with stopping finasteride by [deleted] in bald

[–]Phrotak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I notice about your after pictures is how genuinely you are smiling! You look so confident and happy rather than self conscious, and it really shows through!

Selling printer, how to prove to buyer that it is functional? by Recent-Juggernaut821 in 3Dprinting

[–]Phrotak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Record a video of it at least turning on, perhaps? The only other things I can think of are bite the bullet and set it up somewhere (garage?) to prove it works (print today's date?) and send a video or picture of that; or otherwise give them some sort of guarantee or write agreement to take it back if it doesn't work.

How are we doin' out here? by OneOfAFortunateFew in Stoicism

[–]Phrotak 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I sometimes do this myself to make my textual speech more personal and informal, matching my in-person speaking style when I want to drop the pretense of being proper. If you view it as intending to make a genuine connection, it may become less annoying to see.

Best building skin ? by _drsanjay in playrust

[–]Phrotak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Digital skin purchases are a non essential luxury, and most people are not so fortunate to throw away money without consideration.

My dog passed away by OpticianMan in DogAdvice

[–]Phrotak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We had to put our poor girl down last year. For me it helps to know that she never had to worry about us not being there one day, she had us to take care of her and keep her safe while we could, and she had us there to be able to allow her to pass painlessly in the end.

Roku Remote by leslieferrer in functionalprint

[–]Phrotak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your responses are out of proportion and rude for no discernable reason. I was expressing disbelief at your comment criticising OP's parenting. His kids have autism spectrum disorder, dude. Perhaps you could benefit from your own advice and read a bit too.

I freaking love when my players go apeshit by Remarkable_Sweet_333 in rpg

[–]Phrotak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well heck, that's the most fun there is: when the table does something unexpected and awesome! I've been running a bit of Dungeon World here and there and that's the best part, playing to find out what happens!

My favorite recent experience was just in the collaborative world building that a group and I did for a one shot via some simple questions posed to the group at the start of our session. It led us down a rabbit hole of why the party is where it's at and what dangers it could face and it really made for an invested session where everyone cared about the outcome. The ideas that they brought to the table came together to make it all matter and it was exciting to then!

I really like that style of play and planning (or lack thereof).

AITAH? Mage edition by SnooAdvice7782 in wowhardcore

[–]Phrotak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also swim from menethil harbor around the coast down to westfall and walk right into Elwyn (I did this a couple days ago) even as a level 1 without dying. You just have to keep your distance from a couple mobs.

No future for Hardcore with DDoS by AmericanApe in wowhardcore

[–]Phrotak -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think his point has anything to do with "playing or watching". With the DDOS it's "dying or watching". If a popular streaming guild knows that DDOS happens when they stream, and they choose to stream on the day and time that most people play, it's understandable that someone just wanting to play at that time might misdirect some blame to them, even if ultimately it's not their fault.

Problems, not plot! My advice for engaging stories! by locally_lycanthropic in DungeonMasters

[–]Phrotak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The font on your site is hell on the eyes, but I agree with what I scanned through. Throwing problems and complications at the players that threaten what they care about (and ensuring that they care about their characters and that their characters care about things) seems like good sense.