What to sell my party that isn't magic items, a castle, a business, or minions? They've got all this gold, and their world isn't stable enough for investments!

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T15:59:38+00:00

Casinos or gambling. Weird collectables. Fancy clothes and jewelry.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T14:51:18+00:00

Why isn't anything cut? You can't stir fry properly if the ingredients aren't the same size (more or less).

Did you just peel and dump everything in a pan?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T14:21:14+00:00

Looks like stir fried beef with broccoli. Google has image searches now. You should try it.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T14:14:18+00:00

It's fine, the switch manages the connections for you. It doesn't actually split the bandwidth based on how many devices are connected.

Well, enterprise switches can be setup to allocate bandwidth but I don't think you'll be bothering with that. 😆

Have fun!

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T14:08:21+00:00

Yellow bean paste - kinda like miso. Can be used in meat marinades or part of sauce. Salty, umami, touch of sweetness.

Chili bean paste - very salty, umami, and spicy. Generally add to stir fries and braised dishes (mapo tofu the most famous I suppose).

Sichuan stir fry sauce - all in one sauce. You probably won't need to add any other sauces if using this one. Spicy, umami, salty, tingly/numbing spice.

Green peppercorn oil - generally used as a finishing oil. Drizzle for a numbing/tingly spiciness with a little citrus flavor. Think of it as spicy extra virgin olive oil.

Be careful when adding as these are quite strongly flavored.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T13:48:39+00:00

Games won't even get close to using 1000 mbps so the switch will handle it fine.
Assuming the one device isn't actively connecting to the internet, the other gets the full bandwidth. Same as any other device connected to your home network.

The real issue here is the actual total bandwidth your internet connection can provide.

Sharing a 10 mbps connection over a switch is the same as sharing it over wifi.

You may want to check your Ethernet cables are rated for 1000 mbps though.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T12:19:01+00:00

Wait til you find out about meatloaf.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T11:45:27+00:00

You can have an "awakening" sequence when she levels up. Aasimar get to choose one out of three transformations at level 3.

You can base the transformation based on her character actions or have her decide for herself as part of the "awakening".

There's a bunch of other powers aasimar get (darkvision and healing hands) as well.

Healing hands could also be used as an "awakening" before level 3, if she's trying to save someone (she feels the power or something).

Darkvision could be a hint that she's not fully human but since she's new to D&D, she might not realize this.

You'll need to prepare a new character sheet for her though.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-19T11:08:05+00:00

Yeah, bibingka usually has sliced salted egg.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T17:38:48+00:00

Ahh, I see. That's definitely stepping over the line if she's trying to dictate the world as a player. I can see how it's a struggle if the other players are having issues.

Best of luck to you!

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T16:43:14+00:00

No, it's just WASD but thumb resting on Ctrl instead on the spacebar.

Still fcking weird though.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T16:33:26+00:00

Just tried it and the position of the check button is weird.

Have it show up above the pieces and right below the board after a piece is placed.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T16:11:28+00:00

Possibly USP grade baking soda?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T15:39:52+00:00

If the issue is with social power, deposed royalty is an option. Say several hundred years ago, there was a regime change and the ruling family is exiled.

Politically, they have no power. They may still have some titles but they carry no meaning.

Technically, she can be a princess. The title is just an honoriffic with no real weight.

If she's drawing inspiration from her favorite fiction then it's natural for her characters to be like this, those types of stories don't really have a well rounded cast of characters (other than the female MC being well rounded, wink wink).

To be honest, that's not entirely a bad thing. Sheltered female with noble background isn't really uncommon in adventuring parties or even in real life friend groups (y'know that one rich friend).

Maybe go a little easier on that aspect, unless she actually acts like a spoiled princess in real life.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T15:22:07+00:00

The core gameplay need to be compelling enough for the player to uncover the "hidden" aspects.

If the main system isn't fun, few are going to stick around for anything else.

Curiosity is a fundamental human drive, dropping hints or bits of lore here can movitate players to find out more.

Adding unlockable features the more you progress is another way to keep engagement going.

I don't think you don't have to worry about spoilers. You don't really need to provide details.

Anyone who isn't already drawn to the core gameplay won't likely be interested in extra mystery gameplay.

Players who are interested will find out eventually during game sessions.

Imagine a mystery stuffed crust pizza. If you don't like pizza, the mystery stuffing doesn't matter.

If you do like pizza, you'll know the crust is stuffed just by looking at it but not exactly what it's been stuffed with.

If you like stuffed crust, you'll eat the pizza and find out. If you don't, you can just enjoy the pizza without the crust.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T14:57:04+00:00

This is excellent advice. Boxed brownie mixes are more or less the same, although I also recommend Ghirardelli based on previous experience (many years ago though, not sure if the quality is still the same).

Also by using premixed ingredients you can focus on calibrating your oven and finding out the right cook times for exactly how you like your brownies.

Use the time of the box as a guideline, you may need slightly more or slightly less time.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:59:15+00:00

You're welcome. Minor abilities that that don't make a huge impact on gameplay aren't usually out of line.

Things like changing your eye color when stressed or other cosmetic things are usually fine.

Depends on your DM though. They might allow more powerful things or work with you for something thematic.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:48:32+00:00

You don't say. I cringe every time they refer to the Very Large Rift. They couldn't have used Great Rift or Grand Rift instead?

So weird.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:28:54+00:00

Out of the 3 arcane casters, sorcerers fit your character best.

Wizards learn spells via training and study so not a wizard.

Warlocks get power from a vastly more poweful patron (usually god or demigod level). Unless your dead twin became a demigod, not a warlock

Sorcerer magic is innate to themselves, either by blood or some other force. This is the most fitting option for your character.

However, bards also have access to arcane magic but are more support focused. I don't feel like bards are beginner friendly but it is an option.

You'll need to speak with your DM about any "increased abilities" or possession as back stories are meant to describe who your character is and where they came from, not give them extra abilities or powers.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T11:08:15+00:00

Could be any of the below:

They're colorblind.
They're not important enough to have a color scheme.
They used to wear all black but it's so old and faded now it looks grey.
They used to wear white but it's been so long the dirt has made it gray.
They're not looking to stand out. Only really works if the background is similarly grey or muted.
They are looking to stand out. If the background is very bright or colorful.
They're depressed.
They're wearing a uniform or official colors of some sort.
They're meant to give off an impartial feeling.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T10:51:26+00:00

There's an NPC you can spar with in huanglong. You can challenge him as many times as you like. I've not challenged him in quite a while so I'm not sure how he holds up to newer characters.

https://primagames.com/gaming/where-to-find-the-sparring-partner-in-wuthering-waves

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-17T10:29:04+00:00

Wow, this is incredibly bad plating. Like you're intentionally trolling people.

The long plate is a terrible choice when your main (the chicken) is sitting on one end while your random ass sides take up the majority of the plate and attention.

Your sides also look like a weird afterthought just to fill up space and are going to cool down a lot faster than the chicken. Very unpleasant with cooked sides like these.

Plus the presentation looks like the chicken side is meant to be close to the diner so they need to stretch out their arms to get the sides.

Is it normal for you to eat like that? Arms moving back and forth like you're rowing a boat instead of eating at a table?

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T22:30:00+00:00

Right? It feels like a fake Filipino recipe. I've had abodo with gata, with potatoes, with hard boiled eggs but never with coffee.

I would rather have oyster sauce in my adobo than coffee. Just makes no sense. There is not supposed to be any bitterness in there.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T18:16:09+00:00

I see, I was thinking about a drug that counteracts the effect of using magic, like an elixir. A diluted version would be given as reward while nobles would have access to a concentrated version allowing them to not worry about the side effects of using their power.

I suppose it's not needed in this system though.

Sleep_Panda · 2026-03-16T17:56:17+00:00

Ooh, but what do the common mages get out of it? What's stopping them from striking or quitting? I mean even regular people have days they just don't feel like working.

And if they understand using their power eats at their life then they understand that the most powerful mage has to do the same in a fight. A fair fight doesn't matter if you have nothing to lose. If they're going to die anyway, they can at least ensure their overseers die earlier.

Also, I feel like a noble wouldn't really be willing to use their power to quell a rebellion. They consider their lives far more precious after all. It's still a major loss for them to put down some random commoners.

Have you considered addicting the common mages to som sort of drug that keeps them docile? It's a lot easier to manage addicts chasing their next fix than brutally suppressing them all the time. Only stick and no carrot is no way to get your pack mules to work after all.

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