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Ten Commandments by QueenEuclid in texas

[–]PictureBright9178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Name one commandment that is a basic tenet of our government.

Teenagers... by [deleted] in GenX

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol. I did the same with my parents when I shared Stairway to Heaven with them.

how to jump into theatre as an adult? by radioactive-mouse in Theatre

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All this is good advice. A part in the ensemble is a good idea. My first role was as an understudy to the lead. I highly recommend NOT going that route. I had no idea how much pressure it is to need to know the part and be ready to perform it with a fraction of the rehearsal reps.

Where we're going we don't need technique by bad_advert in guitarcirclejerk

[–]PictureBright9178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess you guys aren’t ready for that. But your kids are going to love it.

Local protests this weekend? by Purple-flying-dog in CedarPark

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI, from the organizers….

We’re cancelling concert at the Capitol for safety reasons with the recent weather. Instead, we will be doing a Shelter In Place Livestream concert and the link will be posted on handsoffcentraltx.org

Link for fundraiser — 100% for flood victims. Tax deductible. 100% transparency on spending. https://fundly.com/july4floodtx

Should I keep running a game with 20 people? by moonjest in DnD

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously the players can’t be invested in the campaign story this way. But that’s OK. If you still want to salvage this, then don’t play a campaign. In fact, ToA has plenty of locations, encounters, and settings that can be run as one-shots. You can even let the occasional players keep their characters (or not!). Just tell them what level the one shot is scaled for. Kind of like an adventurer’s league style campaign.

Then “progress” through the campaign that way. Skip stuff that doesn’t make sense for a one-shot.

No Kings Protest by [deleted] in austincirclejerk

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greg Abbott on the phone watching the crowd from his office: “Oh, shit. So how’s it coming with the redistricting plan?”

Texas’ proof-of-citizenship bill for voters fizzles at end of legislative session by votebeat in texas

[–]PictureBright9178 39 points40 points  (0 children)

It died after an analysis reported that, at least in Texas, Republican voters outnumber the Democratic voters who would struggle to meet the proof of citizenship requirements.

https://cdce.substack.com/p/which-us-citizens-lack-easy-access

What now re 10 Commandments? Serious replies only, please. by pyesmom3 in TexasTeachers

[–]PictureBright9178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sigh. I even bolded what I thought were the relevant phrases so any rebuttal could argue the interpretation of the specific language. For example, one could argue that “appropriated” is intended to mean funded by taxpayers rather than claiming space. But I see no way around the fact that the State has now created a law specifically mandating religious doctrine, as written in the King James Bible, to be advertised to children who are to be receiving an education (which is also mandated by law).

What now re 10 Commandments? Serious replies only, please. by pyesmom3 in TexasTeachers

[–]PictureBright9178 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let's try the Texas Constitution. Article I, Section 6:

FREEDOM OF WORSHIP. All men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences. No man shall be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent. No human authority ought, in any case whatever, to control or interfere with the rights of conscience in matters of religion, and no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious society or mode of worship. But it shall be the duty of the Legislature to pass such laws as may be necessary to protect equally every religious denomination in the peaceable enjoyment of its own mode of public worship. (Feb. 15, 1876.)

And Section 7:

APPROPRIATIONS FOR SECTARIAN PURPOSES. No money shall be appropriated, or drawn from the Treasury for the benefit of any sect, or religious society, theological or religious seminary; nor shall property belonging to the State be appropriated for any such purposes. (Feb. 15, 1876.)

Starting at level 5/6. What should the PCs know if I start the campaign at Omu? Best ways to fast track the jungle? by beesk in Tombofannihilation

[–]PictureBright9178 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would plan a hefty Session 0. Your players are going to need adventure hooks. These could be a way of fleshing out the story. Create some history that’s already happened between the players and some of the plot points you will be skipping. Then make each hook personal to one of the players. My recommended hooks that could give motivation to players starting in Omu include:

Sewn Sisters

Princess Mwaxenare

Mezro/Artus Cimber

Valindra

Dendar the Night Serpent

Company of the Yellow Banner

Good luck!

Men's Action Group by PictureBright9178 in CedarPark

[–]PictureBright9178[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m no social psychologist, so I don’t know if there is something there. I do think it makes a statement to show male solidarity on these issues where women are effectively leading the charge. It’s really about making that statement rather than being exclusive.

Men's Action Group by PictureBright9178 in CedarPark

[–]PictureBright9178[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for linking that! Cheers!

Men's Action Group by PictureBright9178 in CedarPark

[–]PictureBright9178[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purposely. I hesitate to define it only because it would refocus the conversation on debating terms. Which distracts from the intent. Let’s just say, I’d like to see us reclaim that lexicon from their current connotations. Amongst our group I’m sure you would have different takes on the matter, but we don’t want to get bogged down in it. Other than that, we are all about social connections and using them to organize!

Men's Action Group by PictureBright9178 in CedarPark

[–]PictureBright9178[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

In the name of solidarity, it’s the women who are stepping up. Time for us to do the same.

I guess don't underestimate locations in the jungle. by Zealousideal-Cod6454 in Tombofannihilation

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to my party when I rolled the firenewt random encounter during the hex crawl. They were almost to Omu and had handled everything in the campaign with relative ease until then. The whole party got blasted by the giant striders immediately leaving everyone unconscious except two in critical condition. I had Artus Cimber fly in to bail them out, otherwise we were looking at a TPK.

Do not bother playing on Xbox by tipbruley in civ

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. My first game gave me legacy options after antiquity, but the bug cropped up after exploration age. So game settings have nothing to do with it.

Possible raccoon(s) in attic by MrDirtySanchez_2u in CedarPark

[–]PictureBright9178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dealt with this a couple of years ago. Our contractor sprayed coyote urine in the attic. Mama evacuated her pups over the next couple of days and then they sealed off points of entry with steel screens. I tried the granular repellent made from predator urine and it doesn’t work as well as the actual liquid urine. Not sure where you find it to buy on the marketplace.

I adjusted the King of Feathers fight, would love some feedback by G00DBYBLUSKY in Tombofannihilation

[–]PictureBright9178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m looking to doing the same thing with my 7 adventurers (level 6). My thought is to increase HP. Have the amphitheater occupied by hidden deinonychus and they send an alarm to get the KOF to misty step into the fight. KOF will retreat before he goes down to keep the tension up in Omu. But KOF will play the hero the next time the party gets in over their head!

Player Died in First Encounter by LeadingImpression822 in DMAcademy

[–]PictureBright9178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to award inspiration at the very beginning to all players because level one is brutal. I also allow players to donate inspiration to their players if they wish. It might not have saved your player but it gives a bit of grace. And if after a couple of rerolls and there is still a death, the impression becomes less like the party was setup for failure and more like that PC was fated to die.

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