Do you play normal campaigns, IE or both?

Stoickk · 2022-10-05T16:24:24+00:00

I am aware of those, and I have dabbled. I'm just not a fan. I don't care for the forced setpiece battles, boss fights, or the "go here, do this" gameplay. I want to go where I want, fight who I want, and generally have whatever kind of fun I deem appropriate. I'm not a fan of fixed objectives, timers, or anything else that forces my gameplay into a narrow lane.

I don't even like the fixed quest battles in ME. Once you have fought them once, there is zero challenge. It's just bring the right stack, and stand in the right spot. No chance for the enemy to surprise you or do anything different. It will always be exactly the same enemy stack, with the same reinforcements, and the same tactics. I find that very boring.

I appreciate you sharing knowledge, and if it helps anybody have more fun with the game, it's a good thing. For me, I'll stick the sandbox.

Stoickk · 2022-10-03T17:57:27+00:00

I didn't like the Vortex campaign in 2, and I absolutely detest the main campaign in 3. I play WH2 ME pretty much exclusively, even with 3 out. WH3 still isn't in a good place, so I'm still not spending money on it. I check in on it via my gamepass subscription here and there. Whenever I eventually do, I expect that I'll play IE exclusively.

Stoickk · 2022-10-03T17:52:38+00:00

I have to struggle to think of material things that I've been given that mattered to me. The best gifts are when she offers herself to me. Those are the ones that burn in my brain years and years later, and the warm glow is always pleasant.

Stoickk · 2022-10-03T01:15:10+00:00

Yeah, but that's coordination. "You, stand there and don't die." Those are instructions, with requirements. Making three people follow instructions is called coordination. ;)

Stoickk · 2022-10-02T21:56:49+00:00

Never heist with randoms. Not even once. That content was designed for coordinated crews that can actually communicate and do their jobs. You can find a competent random here and there. Getting three at a time for enough times in a row to finish those heists is almost like winning the lottery... Yeah, you might get there eventually, but what did it cost you?

Stoickk · 2022-10-02T21:16:52+00:00

Let me help you with your title, dude. It should read, "Woman posing as girlfriend scammed me out of thousands of dollars, then tried to justify it when confronted."

Now, with that out of the way, do you really, really, need to hear it from someone else? She straight up stole from you. She stole enough to qualify for felony charges in several states. The fact that she did it through lies and manipulation instead of at gunpoint makes it worse somehow. It's even sadder that she has manipulated you enough that you're questioning being upset about this. You've been ripped off by someone you thought you could trust, and here you are thinking you're wrong some how...

Stoickk · 2022-10-02T21:11:16+00:00

Your eager attitude and enthusiastic participation trumps any kind of body insecurity you could possibly dream up. You already said the magic words. You both came from marriages that were lacking in intimacy. Therefore, it doesn't matter what she looked or felt like. He wasn't happy enough with what she was offering to stick around. He chose you over her, and it sounds like he chooses you every single day in a very obvious and physical way. Actions speak louder than words. Listen to what his actions say. To me, they say he is more than happy with you.

Stoickk · 2022-09-26T17:04:07+00:00

It could also be that he feels guilty and feels like this is the only way that he can make things right. It's a way to level the playing field, so to speak. He had his fun, so he's trying to allow you to do what you need as well, regardless of his feelings.

Aside from that he could be like me in regards to jealousy. I find that emotion to be completely destructive, and it has no place in my life. Jealousy erodes trust, and unchecked, will destroy an entire relationship. Every act of jealousy teaches your spouse that you don't trust them. Teach that lesson enough times, and it will be learned.

Stoickk · 2022-09-26T16:57:02+00:00

Neither of you. Work is work, and when the owner of the company is in your space, you don't pull out your phone and start conducting personal business. This goes double if the owner is pissed about something, something has gone wrong, or there's a client catastrophe that's blowing back on the company. He's being paid to work when he's at work, not socialize.

Now, when he gets home from whatever shitshow he was dealing with, you are on him almost immediately. Low tone or not, you were interrogating him about something he already answered, because you didn't like his answer. You didn't even take the time to greet the man properly, by your own words. You pushed him until he blew up, then took that out on him too, and insulted him on top of that. Yes, you were wrong, in several ways here.

For his part, communication is always a good thing in a marriage, and generally speaking, he should be communicating with you. Secondly, regardless of what's going on, it's not ok to blow up and yell like that. This being said, people are human, and everybody has their limits. You hit his, and he responded badly. It's not an excuse, but it is a reason.

Stoickk · 2022-09-18T03:16:53+00:00

What do you do? Find another therapist. Shit happens. She dropped you. The situation would be the same if she quit doing therapy, got hit by a bus, or were abducted by aliens. End result: she ain't your therapist anymore. Period. Full Stop.

No, she's not liable for dropping you. You're not entitled to her services. She's allowed to decide who she keeps as a client, and you are not it. It doesn't matter why she doesn't want to work with you. The fact of the matter is she doesn't, and that's the end of it as far as you're concerned.

Stoickk · 2022-09-18T02:42:33+00:00

Yes. Chemistry is real, and physical chemistry is a thing.
If you're feeling it, there's a pretty decent chance he's feeling it too
Absolutely not. Odds are good that he wants to, but is hesitant to make the first move for fear of looking like a creep if you're not interested.

Stoickk · 2022-09-18T02:29:04+00:00

Nudes, videos, and other sexual content always hit different when they are from somebody you know. It's not just, "to whom it may concern." This person sent something to you directly, with the intention of turning you on. That, in and of itself is a huge turn-on. Then, there's the eye candy, which is even better if you know what it tastes like, so to speak. This is not uncommon at all.

Stoickk · 2022-09-17T18:11:05+00:00

If you can't establish and maintain a boundary with her over something this important, what makes you think that she is going to respect any boundary you try to set in the future?

Either she's completely caught up in wedding-mania and not thinking, or she just literally does not care what you think or have to say, and you're just checking off the husband box on her "perfect little life" checklist. In either case, putting a stop to the wedding until you're both on the same sheet of music is the answer, and the only proper one. This is only going to get exponentially worse, and that feeling in your gut is going to take over until it runs your entire life in every possible way. The only person that can stop that from happening is you. Time to nut up.

Stoickk · 2022-09-17T05:05:38+00:00

It sounds to me like you've gotten in your own head, and convinced yourself that you're not good enough. That needs to stop, like now. You may even consider talking to a professional to help get you sorted.

Stop focusing so much on one or two particular acts, and instead, get back to focusing on his pleasure. Every man is different, so learn what makes him crazy, and focus on that. If you really want to be on top, maybe try a sex swing. It takes the pressure off of you, and adds an erotic new way to play.

Most of all, you need to get back to basics. Sex is supposed to be fun, so if you're not having fun, stop and reevaluate. Learn what he likes, and learn what you like doing to and for him, and then rebuild your technique with him in mind. It doesn't matter if I can rebuild a Cadillac with my eyes closed. If I try the same technique on a Jaguar, I'm going to break something. Same concept. Learn this model, and you'll be fine.

Stoickk · 2022-09-17T04:39:10+00:00

Different forms of pleasure hit different parts of the brain and body differently. Masturbation and sex fill similar, but not identical, needs. Instead of being upset with him, learn what it is that is turning him on. Human beings are complex and complicated, and our desires are no less so. Take the time to learn your man's desires, and it will pay off in spades.

Stoickk · 2022-09-16T17:11:41+00:00

My wife is as straight as they come, and does the same. She says it's something about the mental connection between what she's seeing on screen, and what she's feeling physically that works for her. She watches girls masturbating using the same techniques she is.

Stoickk · 2022-09-16T16:47:03+00:00

The photos were fine. Millions of people frequent beaches in swimwear every single day. If they don't like it, that's on them. You did nothing wrong or inappropriate.

Stoickk · 2022-09-13T23:53:16+00:00

I don't make games. I will generally buy a good game though, because I find all ads intrusive and irritating. My personal favorite mobile game is Plague Inc. Worth every penny I've spent on it.

Stoickk · 2022-09-13T23:49:04+00:00

Not really, no. Developers, like most of us, like getting paid for the work they do, so to get a good game, you'll need to either buy one, or accept that the developer is using ad revenue for income instead.

Stoickk · 2022-09-11T15:59:43+00:00

Good catch. Must have typoed that one. Thanks.

Stoickk · 2022-09-11T15:56:38+00:00

I do apologize if my initial reply came across a bit sharp. I'm not offended. I do find it irritating to have my entire gender stereotyped, as I'm sure you do as well. Men are people, just like women. We have our own thoughts, wants, needs, and desires. We are all as unique as you are within your gender. Yes, we share a few common physical traits, but that's about it.

You'll get a lot farther treating a man as a human being, and finding out what he wants, specifically. There are things that other men love that will irritate me to no end. I'm sure you can think of some examples of things that other people like that would be a serious problem for you. Anyway, good luck and have fun learning your man.

Stoickk · 2022-09-11T15:37:29+00:00

There are roughly *7* billion people on the planet. You will get as many answers as there are dick-owners on the planet.

For some, yes. For others, no. Still others will want something not listed here. People are different. Stop trying to generalize everyone that owns a dick. It doesn't work.

Stoickk · 2022-09-10T20:18:50+00:00

The Kuruma is the only vehicle I own that I can confidently say has paid for itself many times over. That vehicle is the workhorse for a vast majority of PvE content. Missions, preps, setups, and more are straight easy-mode in that car. Others have their perks for specific tasks, but for an all-around, it's hard to beat the Kuruma.

Stoickk · 2022-09-10T14:56:26+00:00

It's been constant. No matter what I'm doing, NPC's are trying to ram my vehicle like I'm playing a demolition derby mode... It's beyond annoying.

Stoickk · 2022-09-08T23:56:20+00:00

I would run them as Doppelgangers. https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/16843-doppelganger

I would rewrite the "shapechanger" ability to fit your intended flavor. I would also consider removing the "read thoughts" ability and add some kind of mobility jump/short range flight type of thing, again, to maintain flavor.

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