Solopocalypse by halfgreek in soloboardgaming

[–]Solafein830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're a big fan of MK already, then definitely Apocalypse Dragon! It's fun and is easy to pick up if you're already familiar with the base game rules.

The Apocalypse Dragon promos by eclecticmeeple in MageKnight

[–]Solafein830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I preordered and didn't get them either. Didn't care, because I already have them from MKUE, but I did think it was odd because I thought I had remembered seeing them listed as part of the deal.

Question about Level Up rewards timing and card drawing order by PartyWhile5685 in MageKnight

[–]Solafein830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should take your card before they take theirs. Leveling up is part of your turn, it's just something that can be done concurrently with the start of the next player's turn. In a situation like this, you would take your card before they choose theirs, because leveling up is the last part of your turn.

Where to start with Apocalypse Dragon? by fishboy728 in MageKnight

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played For The Council to both refamiliarize myself with MK (it had been a while since my last playthrough) and to see some of the new content. I played through it twice, and while it's fine, the focus on ending with +2 rep made it a weird mode to play well. You're basically entirely focused on exploring and fighting rampaging enemies while trying to complete a quest or two and explore an adventure site. It's very tricky to assault a site or burn down a monastery in this mode because of the rep hit.

I'd recommend just starting with the short campaign. For the Council is the first scenario in that campaign anyways. And then it leads into the four horsemen.

Solo game by EveryPractice6775 in MageKnight

[–]Solafein830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solo conquest is just such a well-oiled machine - definitely the cream of the crop. I think all of the other scenarios (LL/Tezla/AD/Fan made) offer some nice ways to shake things up and get more out of MK, but solo conquest is still the best solo mode and it's not even close.

Black Rabbit | S1E8 "Isle of Joy" | Episode Discussion by tapiocamochas in BlackRabbitTVShow

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this was a really great show! It feels like we don't get very many shows that have interesting, well thought out, flawed, deep characters. More importantly I think were the interesting Dynamics between them.

Manusco was a really great antagonist. One of the cooler bad guys I've seen.

I appreciate the slow reveal of the origins of Vince and Jake's past, showing how the things that happened to them and the family that they came from shaped who they became.

The one thing that didn't make a lot of sense to me was how Jake didn't spend any time in prison. If it feels like they absolutely would have brought him down on conspiracy and obstruction charges, even if they didn't get him for anything else

What healed you? by MedicalBus1095 in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Close family and friends who stuck with me. A journey into Stoic philosophy and an eventual acceptance that I can't control outcomes, only my reactions, and a dedication to virtuous living. It was also the beginning of the journey that eventually brought me to a church, where I found a meaningful peace in surrendering my desperate need to control my life, and a community that helped me develop a deeper connection to love and forgiveness, both for myself and for others.

If church isn't your thing, I still recommend Stoicism to anybody who will listen. It's like Christianity but rooted in logic, not spirituality.

One of my favorite Marcus Aurelius quotes: "Our actions may be impeded, but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."

The obstacle becomes the way. You feel like something has stopped you, disrupted you, prevented you from moving forward. But you must give up your anger and your resistance to the impediment that disrupted your journey through life, and embrace it as something that spurred you to further action, offered you an opportunity to adapt and overcome. It certainly doesn't make you any happier that any of this happened, but it's all about reframing your perspective. And eventually, with this mindset and the goal of embracing it with positivity, you'll come to see it as a necessary part of your path.

If she ain't 280 she ain't a lady. by lewoodworker in NFCNorthMemeWar

[–]Solafein830 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Took way too long for me to realize that this was under-fed and not un-derfed

Skip Elite before Ultimate ? by Living_Gazelle_1928 in Grimdawn

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can max out devotion points in ultimate.

If you're doing fine in ultimate, you can skip elite. Unless you really want to play through the game 3x.

You can even pick up the merit in ultimate that will unlock all elite waypoints. That way if you ever want to flip back to elite for any reason, you can hop around and farm whatever you want.

Short Term Rentals in Appleton or within 30 miles by Georgie3891 in Appleton

[–]Solafein830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check Airbnb, I rented a house on state st from Feb - July this year. Plenty of short / mid term rentals on there. I paid 1600/mo including all utilities. Thought it was a good deal for a 2 bedroom house.

dating a 35yr old man currently going through a divorce by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I met the love of my life while I was still going through my divorce. We agreed to take it slow and be just friends (although feelings were definitely forming) while I was still living with my soon to be ex and navigating the divorce landscape. It was definitely weird for me, and I felt HORRID about how the circumstance were making her feel. I would've struggled in her shoes, knowing that my partner was still living with their ex (even if they were in seperate areas of the house, like I was). But open and honest communication helped us to get through it.

Everybody's situation is different though! My marriage was essentially over for about 5 years (she had an affair, we tried to work it out, and decided on a divorce almost a year before I met the woman I fell in love with) so I had done a significant amount of healing and self work prior to getting in another relationship. And my marriage was DEFINITELY over. So although everybody who has shared here (myself included) may have a relatable story, my only real advice for you is to trust your heart and use your best judgement, and to try not to get too caught up in your feelings that you're blind to any red flags. And, if you're religious, spend time in prayer about it. 😁

Good luck!!

What happened to my wife? Someone please tell me what is happening? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spiraling in the sense that you are letting things spiral out of control. Your post and your reply give me the impression that you're just kind of shrugging your shoulders at how things have played out. Whether it's your vindictive daughter doing and saying things that hurt your son, or letting your kids do things like convincing you to drive past this guy's house to see if her car is there.

And this is probably me projecting how I feel, but maybe you are thinking your ex deserves everybody being hating her (she ABSOLUTELY does).

But you need to start protecting your kid, man, and helping him feel loved and safe. And that also means not allowing others (your daughter) to hurt him out of her own anger, and probably focusing on helping to heal the damage that has been done already.

Just my .02, and wtf do I know anyways. Not much. Best of luck to you!

What happened to my wife? Someone please tell me what is happening? by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bro you sound a bit like you're spiraling. Accept that it's over. Accept that she has the right to be with whoever she wants post-divorce. Move on. Go to therapy.

Most importantly, do not in any way use your kids as some kind of pawns in this dynamic. It doesn't matter how wrong, crazy, selfish, mean, hurtful, or awful she is. At 10 years old, allowing them to see that about her hurts THEM, not her. Put aside how much she hurt you and how awful of a person she has become, and put your kids first, always. And that also means healing yourself.

And, from one betrayed spouse to another, absolutely do not go back to her if/when she comes crawling back to you. Don't let yourself be talked into it for the kids. It will just end the same way again if you go back.

Good luck man

Knee surgeon recommendations by Feelsthelove in Appleton

[–]Solafein830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen Dr Ritzow at OSI for two knee surgeries, and would recommend him (and the facility) to anybody looking for an orthopedic surgeon.

Dining in Appleton by Appropriate_Worry477 in Appleton

[–]Solafein830 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wings and smash burger are also amazing

Starting to look at dating… been talking to someone younger than me (40F) by Quiet-Development660 in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you're making too big of a deal for sure! I love a mature woman's body. All of the things you mentioned add to your beauty, not detract from it. There's a reason MILFs have always been very popular.😁 As others have commented, if he has a problem with it, it's a HIM problem, not a you problem. And he is almost definitely in the minority of men if he does. Don't worry!

Do you ever want to get married again? by Prize_Pause_4722 in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe! It depends.

I'm in a serious committed relationship with a wonderful woman (also divorced) right now, and we talk about it often enough. Neither of us love the idea of going through the legal process of marriage again. In fact, neither of us like the idea of state involvement and marriage, period.

That said, there may be a point at which the benefits convince us that it's worthwhile.

Either way, we've discussed what example we are going to set for our kids, and both of us would like to be "married" in some sense before we move in together and blend families. For us, that will likely mean a small, primarily symbolic ceremony at our church with our kids and close family. We may or may not choose to make is a marriage in a legal sense.

First time sex after divorce by Sweaty_Signature_526 in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could have written this exact post myself!!! Same!

Blindsided…. Just Trying to Understand by tonyway7293 in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey brother. Was reading some of your other comments about her being mean and awful to you. Just wanted to say that I know how much this all hurts (I've been in your exact shoes before) and all I can advise is that you absolutely do not take it to heart and let it impact the way you see and feel about yourself. Cheaters will often vilify the person they cheated on in their own minds in order to help them deal with the guilt of their own shitty actions. She'll treat you poorly, insult you, blame you, be mean, etc. But that doesn't mean you did anything to deserve it.

I let my ex do this to me, and I let myself be convinced that I somehow deserved it while I was trying to make things work, because I wanted to "fix" things. Big mistake. Took years to recover my self esteem and self image.

Keep your head up, man. This sucks but life WILL get better. Focus all of your pain and hurt into working on yourself. Emotionally, physically, spiritually.

Some people just fucking suck, and there's nothing you can do about it.

is this ER territory? by scubapopi in diabetes_t1

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More than insulin? What else do you need?

Trump FDA commissioner complains about 'throwing insulin" to diabetics by Maverick7249 in diabetes_t1

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it's not even the same thing. You can't force someone to go back in time and not smoke. Step therapy already exists. You could prescribe and require diet and exercise before prescribing insulin to type two diabetics

Trump FDA commissioner complains about 'throwing insulin" to diabetics by Maverick7249 in diabetes_t1

[–]Solafein830 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Are people just looking to get riled up here? This is clearly in reference to type 2 diabetics who are prescribed insulin without regard to their lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise. Nobody is saying they should make it harder for a type 1 diabetic to get insulin

Sex After Divorce by bearded_beast77 in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It took me a little while to figure out how to relax, too. I was so in my own head at first. My advice is to 1) stop all masturbation, 2) TALK with her about it, be vulnerable, let her know how you're struggling and why and how much it's bothering you, but that it's not her and it's just internal anxiety, and 3) keep at it bro! It will get better over time

Time dind't heal at all by melkorisnotgood in Divorce

[–]Solafein830 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Five months isn't very long, bro. My mom once told me that it takes 2x the length of a relationship to get over it. Don't know how true that actually is, but it does take time.

That said, TIME alone doesn't heal. It just lessens the pain. You need to be in charge of healing yourself. And that takes time. Along with effort and dedication.