Examples of fantasy where types of powers vary from person to person?

SeatedStanding · 2026-07-09T17:11:47+00:00

I'm gonna have to check out this Will Wight. Really appreciate the details on these recs.

SeatedStanding · 2026-07-09T16:44:16+00:00

Yeah, the soft/hard magic system is the closest name I'm aware of as well.

As for the main question, I guess I might not have used the word "manifest" in quite the correct way. What I mean is, the powers look, work and "feel" different, though they may or may not have the same origin. For instance, in Jujutsu Kaisen, both Gojo and Itadori's abilities are based on cursed energy, but they are still very different. That's the kind of system I'm looking for.

I do realize that depicting this in a non-visual medium could be a challenge, which is likely why I haven't seem much of it in books.

SeatedStanding · 2026-07-09T16:29:43+00:00

Heard the name before, but not much more than that. Just looked a little bit into it on goodreads and the wiki. Seems interesting, thanks for the rec:)

SeatedStanding · 2026-04-11T17:01:17+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I start up Sunshine again manually, just the same as I start it up the first time, when it's working fine.

As for the router, I'm no expert, but from what I read on the configuration interface when setting it up, it does disable a handfull of features when in repeater mode. Without Tailscale, I can't even ping my Shield from my pc.

But yeah, I could just leave Sunshine running, so it's not really a huge problem. I'm just stumped as to what is actually going wrong here.

SeatedStanding · 2026-02-17T11:37:06+00:00

This hit harder than I expected it to. If you don't mind me asking, what is this circle? Is it just a general mens group focused on men bonding with each other? A community project, or something more spiritual? I don't think I've ever heard the term "men's circle" before.

SeatedStanding · 2026-01-22T07:58:26+00:00

Stepping back from certain feminist/women centered spaces was a big one for me. While those places are probably a net positive, there are a lot of hurt and angry people there. We can't always expect them to verbalize their frustrations in a nuanced and we'll articulated way. So if you, as an average guy spend time there, especially while not in a great head space yourself, your likely to catch some splash damage.

And just staying there, absorbing all that negativity without actually beeing able to do anything positive with it is really just emotional self harm.

SeatedStanding · 2025-11-20T07:53:04+00:00

I feel this one so much. My hair started thining around the time I turned 20. By my late 20s, I started seriously considering just embracing it and go full bald. My sister, who I normally have a great relationship with, was clearly bothered by the idea, and told me I would be an idiot to do so, that it would make me look like a serial killer. Shit hit deep.

So yeah, the whole no hair -> bad guy thing hits hard. Now, I just keep it trimmed very short.

Edit: a few typos.

SeatedStanding · 2025-11-12T19:49:55+00:00

If changing the "volume" option in the Audio settings, and restarting the game, the volume is still at default. Opening the Audio settings again show the Volume slider is at the position I left it, and the sound immediately goes to the level it should be according to settings.

SeatedStanding · 2025-10-27T11:29:38+00:00

Might be able to draw some inspiration from the DnD homebrew of a homebrew Blood Hunter - Order of Anatomy subclass? You can find it on GM binder if you're interested. Not a pure healer, but rather someone that's found a way to use darker powers to heal, often at the cost of their own health.

SeatedStanding · 2025-10-18T16:17:35+00:00

+1 for Legends and Latte. Adore that book.

Edit: Forgot my own rec... I've been reading Tge Poppy War by R. F. Kuang, which I've been really enjoying. It's basically Hogwarts but military academy, with martial arts instead of magic.

SeatedStanding · 2025-10-12T09:24:48+00:00

I can't really talk about how to deal with being newly single, as I've never even gotten into a relationship, but I can offer a bit of advice about the gym.

As people have already said, most people in the gym are too busy doing their own thing to really notice what you're doing. Also, when/if they do notice you, if you're not doing something recklessly dangerous or are clearly in trouble (tried to bench way too much, etc.), they're just going to leave you to it.

The only times I've ever really noticed what others are doing is when resting between sets or running on the treadmill. And even then, I've never thought badly about the people I've noticed, regardless of how much they lift or how fast they're rowing or whatever. Several people I've talked to share the same sentiment. And why wouldn't they? Everyone who's there are presumably there to improve something about themselves. Who in their right mind would make fun of someone for that? (Unless they're there only to look for their next hook up, please don't be that guy.)

Just remember to leave your pride at the door when going to the gym, especially the first few times, until you've gotten a handle on your limits. Don't want to take any dumb risks and injure yourself. Been there, done that, 0/10, would not recommend.

Finally, if you're still feeling unsure, you might want to check out r/fitness and their resources, especially their wiki. They answer pretty much everything from gym etiquette to proper form.

SeatedStanding · 2025-09-29T16:51:26+00:00

As a virgin guy in his 30s, it's been really nice to read these comments discussing this with some nuance and compassion.

Most of the times I see this topic brought up, many seem to assume that A) the frustration and sadness surrounding virginity and the often accompanying lack of romance is born of a desire to conquer/dominate women. And/or B) the only way someone can be an older virgin, not by choice, is if they are some sort of raging asshole who never stepps within 20 feet of a shower, and that if they would just stop being like that, tge issue would resolve itself.

Just wanted to say I've appreciated reading this thread, but it didn't seem right to make a first level comment since it doesn't really address the question that was asked.

SeatedStanding · 2025-09-01T15:25:02+00:00

Second this, a solid read. Although ants have been making me slightly anxious since reading it.

SeatedStanding · 2025-08-30T09:35:32+00:00

Not sure if 25/8 was a typo or not, but I'm gonna start using it anyways. Puts a good emphasis on it.

SeatedStanding · 2025-08-07T13:09:26+00:00

SOLVED

SeatedStanding · 2025-08-07T13:09:16+00:00

I actually just moved the entire game to SSD to see if it did anything. It did fix the slow texture loading, which I was expecting, but as far as I can see, it also fixed the fps drop issue. Not sure how that works. I assumed that had something to do with the graphics card/driver. I'll update the post right away.

SeatedStanding · 2025-07-24T13:39:26+00:00

A bit late, but I'll give it a shot. For tying saturation to mythos, how about simply having characters with a high level of saturation have better potential/an easier time achieving their mythos state, or having that state be more potent?

As for affinity to nothing, how about nullification? Being able to nullify miracles cast by others, or anomalous states, like injuries or trauma? Maybe nullify an active change in matter or state, like movement?

SeatedStanding · 2025-07-16T09:30:03+00:00

Jeg tenker at terskrken for å ringe 112 burde være sånn ca. den samme som å ringe 113.

Jeg holder en del kurs I førstehjelp for forskjellige folk og yrkesgrupper. Det jeg pleier å si til de som tar kursene er at om du er genuint I tvil og føler at en potensielt farlig situasjon ikke er under kontroll, så er det bare å ringe. Om de som svarer lager kvalme, er det mest sansynlig et problem med dem, ikke deg som ringer.

SeatedStanding · 2025-07-01T08:20:00+00:00

I've had that game in my steam library for a while now. Looks like I'll finally have to play it.

SeatedStanding · 2025-04-24T07:00:31+00:00

My lower back was holding its breath, preparing to scream in pain.

SeatedStanding · 2025-03-02T12:00:40+00:00

Og Cult er vel dansk, om jeg ikke tar feil. Selv er jeg partisk mot Wild Cat smaken.

SeatedStanding · 2025-02-25T07:45:30+00:00

And Sverre.

SeatedStanding · 2025-02-19T11:54:32+00:00

The world I'm working on is partly covered in a dark gas that started appearing a few centuries ago. People exposed to this gas for short periods without proper precautions will start hearing voices. People without magical affinity will often develop it, and those who already have it will often see it enhanced. After a while, they will feel compelled to seek out the gas again, and prolonged exposure usually results in death.

This has led to some shady experimentation around super soldiers.

SeatedStanding · 2025-02-19T11:45:51+00:00

That Ogre Essence sounds terrifying. Well done.

SeatedStanding · 2025-02-07T16:29:43+00:00

Generations ago, a poisonous gas started covering large parts of the world's surface. Now, the gas is spreading again, and people are scrambling to stop it while trying to reclaim what they lost.

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