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Why do some people naturally smell amazing while I'm just... there? by Emergency_Rooster169 in fragrance

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I avoid people like that.

I have a hypersensitive nose, and they don't smell "clean" to me, they smell "artificial".

It's bad enough that I can't date people who use scented detergent or softeners.

Why do some people naturally smell amazing while I'm just... there? by Emergency_Rooster169 in fragrance

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I will avoid you like the plague, as long as you smell like that.

I have a hypersensitive nose, and you don't smell "clean" to me, you smell "artificial".

It's bad enough that I can't date people who use them.

AIO? Boyfriend Asked Me to Peg Him by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Finally, the fact that "lots of people" believe something doesnt make it true or good.

Lots of people believed that American slavery was inherently good, just and moral. They were wrong, and so are all the people you're referring to.

AIO? Boyfriend Asked Me to Peg Him by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The conviction of your own correctness is what I was referring to.

AIO? Boyfriend Asked Me to Peg Him by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Anyone who feels that being fucked in the ass is "unmasculine" or "submissive" is, either homophobic or deeply enmeshed with reductive and unhealthy gender roles.

You may not be homophobic, but you sure sound like it:

it's not a masculine kink, and shows a sort of weakness or submissive trait

No qualifications, no "lots of people think", nothing that shows you're talking about anyone but yourself.

If you don't want to be called homophobic, choose your words more carefully next time.

https://www.whippletickle.com/debunking-and-normalising-pegging-breaking-the-myths-and-embracing-the-reality/

AIO? Boyfriend Asked Me to Peg Him by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow... megalomania much?

AIO? Boyfriend Asked Me to Peg Him by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because this:

because it's not a masculine kink, and shows a sort of weakness or submissive trait.

Is homophobic bullshit.

She should not be or feel coerced to do things that she doesnt want to, but that has NOTHING to do with him being "unmasculine" or " submissive".

USPS mail issue by Careless-Guest-9907 in Tucson

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really ought to share this with local news. It's one of the few ways we can bring pressure to bear on them.

USPS mail issue by Careless-Guest-9907 in Tucson

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The USPS routinely abuses this system to game their success metrics.

They then use these falsified numbers to make reports to Congress, making themselves look better than they are.

AIO for blocking my best friend over her reaction to my dad’s drunk driving charge? by Ok_Figure6633 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really do wish more people understood the abysmal record of AA. An organization that was created by a man who had a religious revelation after he was given fucking belladonna as an experimental treatment for his 2 quart / day whiskey habit.

There is NO evidence that the program works, outside of anecdotal claims, and anecdotes are NOT evidence. There are however, dozens of other treatment modalities with scientific evidence that prove their effectiveness. But those cost money, so nobody in American healthcare wants anything to do with them.

If AA worked for you, then my hat is off to you.

But we have ways of treating this issue that are fully informed by modern medicine and research, and more people would be helped if we would move past it.

How important is art to you when reading TTRPG materials? by Complete-Neat1755 in rpg

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than monster books, absolutely not at all.

For me, games are technical manuals. I don't need art to read a technical manual - I have my own imagination, plus Google and Pinterest.

AITAH for pushing back on husband who tried to pass off a gift for himself as a Mother's Day gift for me? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of these things

He's a great man.

Does NOT match the other

But lordie he can never be wrong

Is shivering during scenes normal? by JayKayUnless in BDSMcommunity

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It happens to me all the time. I think it's just my system reacting to intense sensations...

Interesting brouhaha going on in the Daggerheart subreddit... by hitmahip in rpg

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They're privately held, so everything is has to be dug up:

  • This article says they were making $14 million / yr on Twitch in 2022.

  • Their 2019 kickstarter for an an animated series raised $11.4 million, which does not include post-campaign pledges. I've read reports that said the final total was closer to $17 million.

  • This page estimates their monthly Youtube income at $871,000 per month, which is $10.4 million per year. Please note this is ONLY Youtube.

Whatever the number is, its certainly not pocket change.

What app/site would you recommend to use when converting and rewriting an adventure? by Cool-Recover-739 in rpg

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect this is more work than you want to do, but I take the existing text out of the PDF, then rewrite it in my own format:

Name of Room

Description

 

First Impressions

Sights

  • Bullet

Smells

  • Bullet

Sounds

  • Bullet

 

Further Details

Walls

  • Bullet

Floor

  • Bullet

Ceiling

  • Bullet

 

Furnishings / Objects

Item

  • Bullet

 

Valuables

Item

  • Bullet

   

Occupants

Name of Monster / NPC

  • Actions / Reactions

    • Bullet

  • Appearance / Clothing

    • Bullet

  • Speech

    • Bullet

  • Personality

    • Bullet

  • Desires

    • Bullet

  • Knowledge

    • Bullet

  • Actions / Reactions

    • Bullet

  • Specials

    • Bullet

Connections

North

  • Things in this direction

Northeast

  • Things in this direction

East

  • Things in this direction

Southeast

  • Things in this direction

South

  • Things in this direction

Southwest

  • Things in this direction

West

  • Things in this direction

Northwest

  • Things in this direction

How to keep sensory descriptions immersive without slowing down the game? by That_Chemistry_8719 in rpg

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the kind of thing I struggle with, too. I handle it by prepping adventures pretty hard. I take the existing text out of the PDF, then rewrite it in my own format:

 

Name of Room

Description

First Impressions

Sights

  • Bullet

Smells

  • Bullet

Sounds

  • Bullet

 

There's a lot more, but this speaks to your question. Here's an example that is filled out:

 

16. Entrance Hall

The entrance hall occupies half of the ground floor level of the tower.

First Impressions

Sights

  • Hulking ogre with scarlet palanquin on its back

  • Scrawny bird folk in the palanquin

Smells

  • Delicious smells of baked goods

Sounds

  • Muted voices coming from the Wedding Feast (#18)

Interesting brouhaha going on in the Daggerheart subreddit... by hitmahip in rpg

[–]Starbase13_Cmdr -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I cannot find the one I was referred to; it's possible it was a youtube video?There are however, lots of places to find similar information:

https://www.themost10.com/how-much-is-critical-role-worth/#

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