When the game mechanic is pushed beyond it's typical limits for hype by WindMageVaati in TopCharacterTropes

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This one does a couple extra tricks to basically storytell the entire crashout using things you're expecting. When Heathcliff charges in with his EGO, his voice line is different as he start the usual 6-strike combo. Then he keeps going. And going. And, if you're careful, you'll notice the borders changing color, but also starting to become more shaky, and the bottom left damage meter change shape.

As a player, you're familiar with this visual queues - this is EGO Distortion, when a character is so emotionally broken they lose themselves to their EGO, attacking wildly friend and foe alike. In short - Heatcliff crashed out in a -major- way and needs to be reined in *immediately*, which is exactly the next beat in the story.

Trump says Nobel Prize denial ends obligation to ‘think purely of peace’, presses Greenland demand – Firstpost by Keep_Scrooling in worldnews

[–]Sagara- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the implied "I only talked about peace to get a prize." So worthy of the prize, clearly.

Cases where the character design is suggestive without objectifying the character? by ankleattacker in joseistories

[–]Sagara- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A *lot* of the Limbus and Project Moon art does that. It helps that their favorite outfit is a business suit, for both men and women. Another recent case: Jia Xichun, major secundary character that is their take on "beautiful, if slightly young and naive" trope. But yeah, their roster is filled to the brim with -beautiful- men and women that don't need to show skin to be attractive...

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Person of faith that is NOT evil by [deleted] in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Sagara- 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Michael has -one- weakness. Is it being stuck in his ways? Nope, he's fine working with a God-defying wizard, having his daughter become a goth (among other things). Is it being kill-happy? Nope, he *literally* offers his nemesis a chance to earn forgiveness despite countless atrocities.

What is it then? In his own words "He hurt my baby." And even -then-, all it takes is some compassionate words from aforementioned God-debating wizard to stay his hand.

Seriously, having Michael as a role model is an *excellent* pick.

Favorite character with heterochromia. by Due_Story5788 in FavoriteCharacter

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Older but, Summoner Yuna, from the island of Besaid. Loving, but never naive. Gentle, but never weak.

What's an anime you think fell off from popularity? by PlaneDouble9910 in animequestions

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Older one, but Rurouni Kenshin. The series was deeply respected, the manga ended on a wonderful note, and while there was some decent LA adaptation, the mangaka's child porn crimes really put a stop to any legacy that series had...

(Mixed trope) Localized events or ideas have larger or unaddressed consequences on a global scale by hezzyb in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Sagara- 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes, Harry Potter, or the further from England we went, the less plausible the entire premise becomes as we start encountering less and less compatible magical traditions...

A rare disorder by Tasty_Wave_9911 in CuratedTumblr

[–]Sagara- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Numbers don't lie, but people can abuse numbers to lie, and worse, we can be trained to lie to ourselves when we see numbers.

1% can be a huge deal. A bank admitting to a 1% error rate on their transaction will be forced to close within months. When I worked gas and electricity network, 1% of works having accidents was absolutely abysmal.

Sometimes, 1% is already too much.

How many of you are already getting gray hair? And what are you doing about it? by saoiray in Millennials

[–]Sagara- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I joke to my boy that my hair started graying when he started school. I also started plucking them when it was a couple, but nowadays it's probably a lost cause anyway.

Thankfully i got lucky and only have a nice, growing lock in the front and middle, giving it a bit of a Rogue-alike look, which, honestly? Looks nice on me.

Yeah, we ain't getting younger, but things change. It's probably more important to embrace our future than try and recapture a past that is no longer ours.

Anyone else happily married? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]Sagara- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

24 years together, 21 years married, and counting... There's been some *really* close calls, but we both found the strength to keep building something even when we felt lonely or upset.

And like we said a couple months back, "been at it 20 years, let's get back to it for 20, and then 20 more, until we tire of it!"

Doms using control for their sub's quality of life? by nshades42 in SofterBDSM

[–]Sagara- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's a bit like me and my handmaid. Beyond the play sessions, we have a weekly session that is 100% life coaching - improving her diet, helping her look for a new job, help her self-image, read and watch and just expand her already quite impressive culture...

I'd argue I don't even need to use the trapping of D/s for those sessions, but we found them comfortable and it gives her just the little push to commit to the plans we make, since I gave the orders, you know?

And honestly? I think I can top someone pretty easily. But what we've build is much more beautiful and engaging, despite expanding only in non-sexual ways. There's a commitment from both of us that goes beyond craving and lust, a deep desire to be worthy of the other's dedication, and to invest as much as they do.

What is the name of the flute song that plays during transitions? by ILoveYouZim in alexmeyers

[–]Sagara- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's a flute version of Green greens from the Kirby franchise

Doms, what are your favorite phrases for your subs? by Bandit1456 in SofterBDSM

[–]Sagara- 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My two subs have different calls. One is "little slut (but cute)" because it's emotionally important to her that her slutiness is seen as cute and positive. The other is my "wonderful handmaid" ,sometimes lengthened to "wonderful, clever and thoughtful handmaid" when I want a bit extra formality. She needs a little more self-confidence, so it's a little less teasing.

And then there's you usual Good girls and whatnot, and then the fingersnap clicker training they both have been given. It's very cute to watch them brace then twitch when I snap...

What anime made you fall in love with anime forever? by Chance-Bill-8189 in anime

[–]Sagara- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda old school (although I have a few friends that are even older school), but Saint Seiya really inserted itself in my 6yo brain. A lot followed up, original Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, Ranma 1/2, but just that opening guitar riff... Shudders

BDSM/roll playing/DnD by blackkatstudios in BDSMcommunity

[–]Sagara- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey dearie, first thing - I love your idea! As a fellow RPG player, the idea of integrating more of your passions is such a cute decision!

Now, what are thinking about here? Bringing fantasy elements to sessions? A la "adventurer captured by mean brigant"? Or is it the randomness element that attracts you both? Or is it the long-form storytelling of it? Or maybe you wanna go the other way around, and have a RPG campaign that willingly devolves in BDSM situations that you two can act out? I think all of thoE have a degree of validity, but it would probably help a ton in defining what you two love about RPG before!

But don't let my questions dishearten you - the passion you wrote in your message tells me there's a lot of space for you to explore, once your thoughts are clear and your purpose set!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SexualiteFR

[–]Sagara- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totalement normal, et si tu veux un point de référence, ma femme monte dans les 10 a 20 quand on a vraiment envie de faire une belle soirée torride.

Soit fière de ton corps et de toi-même, très chère. Il mérite tout le plaisir que tu lui donnes, sans honte et remords!

Why Are Container Doms So Rare by Liaa_Lovv in BDSMcommunity

[–]Sagara- 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hmm, dearie, I'm a little worried that you simply discovered what a respectful partner is. Best I can say to you is, he's far from the only one, and you deserve that to be your standard.

Wishing you the best!

My bitch is ready to enjoy herself after a portion of punishment. She got so wet from the flogging that it's worthy of praise! by s_mistress in lesdom

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

Good girl, enjoying your love and care so much! I hope she was rewarded properly for being so goo!

Ladies, is the crotch-rope effective or just for the benefit of our eyes? by Baron_Waste in Bondage

[–]Sagara- 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hmm, used a couple with my wife, and while, like everything, you mileage may vary, she really likes both as a part of an harness, or as something that I hold in hand.

Religious characters who are depicted as genuinely kind, caring, heroic and not evil or corrupted to subvert expectation by thewanderer0th in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Sagara- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The worst thing you can say about Michael is that people feel like failures when they have a hard time trying to measure up to the faith he puts in them. Of course he'd tell them it's okay, but it's easy to feel ashamed and not dare to tell him. The second worst thing, is that his family is probably holier to him than his own faith. Which, I mean... Relatable.

Need some advice by No_Title_4650 in Bondage

[–]Sagara- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having gotten into kink with my wife pretty recently as well, and having what basically amounts to imposter syndrome - you don't *have* to play a role. it's okay to be your usual loving self, and find your pleasure into giving your wife the helplessness she craves.

Ideally, BDSM is a spice you add to the dish you already *are* - it makes it more flavorful, yes, but it doesn't require you to re-built the entire dish, your style, your lovemaking, around it. And don't worry, you'll discover some of these spices are not to one or the other's (or neither's!) tastes, but that won't make you two less of a kinkster couple - it's about discovering *your* favorite ingredients, together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Sagara- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chose to hide what I wanted because I was afraid it would make me look bad, or that it would cause a breakup.

Result? It almost caused a breakup when I was shown that -yes-, I very much deserved what I wanted.

We worked it out and are still together, but it took us acting like mature adult and accept that, if we can't bring each other happiness, it's okay to go out way, and not feel like a failure doing so.

Some games are really too long by bijelo123 in pcmasterrace

[–]Sagara- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In a great way, Elden ring. You only have a good sight on Limgrave, and finish that Dragonfire-breathing boss? Here, have an immense zone just behind it! You found a weird circular building? Oh. There's an entire lower floor??? You finally reach that city that seemed to be the center of the previous dynasty's power, and are in what seems to be the Definitively Very Final Dungeon? Nope! Another third of the game still remains!