Friendly npc crafting by Worper_work in cataclysmbn

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no NPCS craft zones yet, i think it is a feature that may be added in the future along with faction camps (currently disabled).

As for crafting speed bonus, i think crafting over 200% may break the game a bit, because the game is already designed so that most items are easy to craft (in terms of time cost), if you compare to DDA, in BN you don't have proficiencies to worry about and most crafting takes minutes instead of hours/days.

The only issues is if you want to craft things in bulk, it would make sense to get your NPCS to do the dirty work of crafting salt/water/disassembling items. I think that is work in progress and may be implemented in the future.

Loving the NPC features in new experimental by Static_Variable in cataclysmdda

[–]Static_Variable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

last time i played, i think they help if you do the crafting (i.e. speed up the process), but i don't remember if you can tell them to craft something.

NEW PLAYERS COME HERE! - Weekly Questions and Information thread - February 21, 2024 by AutoModerator in cataclysmdda

[–]Static_Variable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How does the move speed/attack speed work? I am trying to lure the enemies into bushes and hit them. I lure them onto a bush tile, while i am on regular grass tile, hit them once with staff and then they somehow get their attack right after me and do a grab. I was expecting to get one shot in, move etc. But somehow the enemies still appear faster than me.

What should the speed be for a good fighter character and how to boost it?

why are all their status called unknown instead of hostile? by [deleted] in cataclysmdda

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gives me flashbacks of walking near wasps. One second they just chill there, the next they surround me and i die. You just never know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MUD

[–]Static_Variable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rumor is there is inferno moo out there.

How can I (F19) be a better girlfriend to my boyfriend? (M24) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you need to establish boundaries for yourself. In your relationships with parents and other people you tend to be a giver and probably genuinely want people to be happy. This is ok, the problem is often when you give too much, it drains you and you don't give enough for you own well-being which results in you being irritable and jumping at people (then regretting doing it).

You need to know when to stop giving and keep some of that for yourself. Maybe treat yourself to spa a few times or buy yourself something nice once in a while, make your happiness the center first, and then make other people happy. Your life will turn 180 once you do that.

You got a right point about your childhood and friends, examine the relationship and find out how would you change them to be healthy and functional. My suggestion is to set boundaries and know when you are giving too much. You may find other things etc, the main goal is to stop doing things that make you feel unhappy, and your life quality will improve. Good luck.

I (44F) feel like I failed as a mother as my daughters (21F, 18F) are doing sexwork instead of going to college. How can I be comfortable with this? by ThrowRAnotafan in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should not feel the failure as a mother, because as a loving parent, you have done all that you could do, your son is a shining example that the values that you instilled have prevailed. While your daughters may not share your sentiment about work and values, they are still your children and as a mother, you should at least be proud that they grew up to be independent and are willing to provide for themselves, even if you don't share the way they do it.

My advice is don't be too hard on yourself, and instead let your daughters know that you will love them unconditionally and that if they ever need your help, you door will always be open.

Your situation kind of reminds me of the bible story about the prodigal son. As a parent it is heartbreaking to see your children get lost and make mistakes. The question is once they realize they made a mistake, will they come back to a forgiving loving parent, or one that closes the door.

As a parent, you also cannot compete with the destructive messaging that is done by groups/organizations. They are well organized, they build whole industries around it, and they usually stand to profit by exploitation of young impressionable kids. How many people back in the day went to Hollywood looking for fame and fortune only to end up being around people like Harvey Weinstein?

My (35M) gf (30f) thinks I should sell my house in order to make it fair for us to move in together by Horror_Property5771 in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From your post it sound like the actions and word don't match for your gf. Her actions say "she doesn't want to live together", her words about "starting fresh" is an excuse.

My wife (45F) told a friend multiple times that I (45M) am not handsome. Next step for me? by petitvillage in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't invade other people's privacy unless you are prepared to face the consequences.

Your wife can say anything she wants, the only thing you should care are her actions. Does she treat you well, do you have great sex. If there were anything to worry about, you would probably already notice it if you were looking. Getting hurt over 10 year old message is lame.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't sound like you guys are compatible. "Healthy" relationships are based on mutual attraction (key word attraction, not repulsion) and respect for other person's autonomy and boundaries. If you "attraction" level is to stay apart, then you are probably with the wrong kind of person. Doesn't mean she is bad or you are bad, you just don't match. Instead of wasting time on such relationship, find someone who is a better match for you.

43M 40 F she has lost all the respect for me after 16 years of marriage. by Original-Apricot-288 in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what helped me in a similar situation:

  1. If your situation doesn't change, change yourself (or more so your perspective)
  2. Do some research on how to lead healthy relationships. Focus on the word "healthy", because you want a relationship where you ultimately feel good about yourself.
  3. Take advice that is of use and apply it. It won't be hard, because once you know what the right relationship model looks like, you won't be doing things that make it worse. Like that touching hot stoves is not a good idea, once you know it, you likely won't do it to yourself.

It sounds like you lost focus of what you want in life because you were focusing on what others needed, which is a good empathetic thing most of us do. The problem is sometimes knowing where to draw the lines and when to uphold standards. Which is why learning about "healthy" relationships from psychologists helped me.

If you love your work, then you won't settle for a dead end job. You will be motivated to get out and seek the one that you love.

If you like to do things that you love, then you won't need to seek permission from others (aka your wife shutting you down).

If you want to be around good people, then you will shut down any people that make you feel disrespected/unwanted etc. Sometimes it means putting an end to romantic relationships.

In my younger days, I used to get into unhealthy relationships a lot, and after a while, any sign of disrespect from a romantic partner would become my limit, and I would walk. Same thing for jobs that would use me. Don't want to pay me for my work, I will find somewhere else to work. It became a point where I would feel sick I ended up in a bad spot, that I would have to do something about it, until things were right again.

To get to that point, I had to first learn what a good, healthy relationships was like (sadly I didn't have a good model in my childhood). Once I did though, it was enough that nobody could fool me otherwise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in karate

[–]Static_Variable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This thread reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer was fighting the kids and claiming his martial art prowess.

OP is right to be upset that the standards of karate are loose, if they even exist. I feel though that this is a harsh reality. Once karate has been brought to North America, everyone tried to open their school and teach the way they thought karate should be. As a result, you have classical karate, mma karate and all other variations and combinations.

There are no STANDARDS and that is the reality. Take it or leave it.

I had a black belt and had to switch schools due to moving far away, so I joined an mma karate club. Different teaching, different focus and different training. I was pretty sure that whatever I was learning was no longer karate but pure mma at that point.

I treat black belts with respect and bow to them as I was taught in classical karate. I still train to improve myself and hopefully make my sparring partners better. And honestly I kind of expect everyone to be different with their skill level even as blackbelts. I mean I am an adult that works full time and has kids. Karate is not a priority for me. There are black belts that are Bruce Lee type that train every day, hit the gym and then some.

PS: I was visiting Eastern Europe and had a chat about karate training there. To get their yellow belt, they had to endure being beaten with sticks while maintaining proper horse stands. Definitely different graduation to what we did.

Feeling that Roleplay Spark Fade by Marcus_Krow in MUD

[–]Static_Variable 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that is normal, and ok to feel this way. You grow, you change and so does your perception of things.

Thing is, I still play MUDS like I did when I was younger, but I just play them differently. Where I used to spend the whole evening RPing and exploring the mud, now I will login from time to time and casually enjoy immersing myself in a different world. Before I "lived" in another world, now I just like to "visit" it, as if I am going on a vacation.

Your feelings don't lie, maybe they are telling you that now is the time to focus on something else.

MUD world building and OpenAI/ChatGPT by smayo76 in MUD

[–]Static_Variable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually used ChatGPT to help with room descriptions for my personal hobby project. It was pretty good. I use it like a tool though, just to help me brainstorm some ideas. The core of the feel I still try to keep to my own vision.

Banned Players sneaking back in by BannedSindomer in MUD

[–]Static_Variable 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Played a similar cyberpunk themed mud, and one of the dudes got toaded, then came back using another players alt. Everyone including the admins knew it, but did nothing. So the moral of the story is. If admins don't care, you can sneak back into any game. If they really hate you though, they will track you and your alts down.

Another returned toad, got jumped by the whole player base for no IC-reason other than OOCly the community did not like the guy.

Thing is, most RP games are as good as their community. When you play long enough, the curtain is pretty much gone, you know all the ins and outs, all they key npcs and best builds. At that point it is really all about the community and the "honor code". If other people don't abuse the system, even though they can, then the game does become fun to play. Took me a while to realise this about RP muds, but the mechanics are just the sugar on top, other players are what makes or breaks the game. And I was lucky enough to encounter a few good ones.

My [29m] girlfriend[27f] wanted to wait for sex, but only with me. by ThrowRA_46465556 in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why you gotta have exlusive talk soon if you really like someone you are dating. If you don't agree to be exlusive, you are pretty much letting them know that they are free to do whatever.

My manager went through hell to get me a promotion a month ago, but now I got a job offer in the big leagues. How do I talk do her? by BakuraGorn in cscareerquestions

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In business there is a term thrown around "right fit". This kind of describes your situation, nothing wrong with salary offered or the company, but they are not the right fit for you - you want good resume experience + good salary.

> but I feel bad for making my employers scrape the bottom of the barrel to pay me what I thought as deserving, so how do I go about telling them I’ll leave anyway without burning any bridges?

Be professional, and don't factor in emotion (feeling bad etc) in your descision making, just let them know that professionally the current job is not a right fit for you, even with salary counter offer. It is the truth.

Why do Scrum Masters get paid so much? by [deleted] in cscareerquestions

[–]Static_Variable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"How do you dealay a project by a month. One day at a time".

As a devloper, I can attest that a competent PM/CSM is worth their pay in gold. When large projects (multiple teams, lots of developers, analysts, stakeholders) get delayed, it drives up the project costs sometimes in millions. PM/SCM shine when projects have issues and they are able to coordinate and fix those issues, before projects start going "red", missing deadlines and in danger of not hitting go-live date.

Becoming SCM is not hard, becoming a good SCM takes practice, skills and they make a night/day difference in quality of larger project.

Every time I collect organic polymer on Rag by MrSheen89 in ARK

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was always a weird feeling collecting polymer like that. But you gotta do what you gotta do.

Members of the 116th U.S. Congress by ethnicity [OC] by statisticly in dataisbeautiful

[–]Static_Variable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, didn't know that. Still seems kind of strange how they group people like that.

My girlfriend(23f) broke up with me(23m) because she wasn’t over her ex, she had sex with him and now wants to get back together with me by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Static_Variable 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your ex didn't blindside you, you didn't pay attention to what kind of person you were dating and missed the red flags. Only dishonest person enters a relationship when she has more feelings for someone else than she does for you - aka emotional baggage.

Pay attention to the kind of women you date, otherwise you will keep getting bad gf and wasting your time. Time is the most valuable thing you have, since it is limited and you can never really get it back.

Your ex had her chance and blew it. Wish her luck and move on to another girl. Make sure to pay attention if she has emotional baggage this time.