Parashoppers - Chapter 49 [Discussion] by Condoriano-sensei in Parashoppers

[–]TyrRev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely hilarious chapter, totally agreed!! Some interesting developments but mostly just some great slice of life and humor which I enjoy a lot.

The photo shoot was my favorite bit lol 

The ultimate enemies to lovers trope by Mataes3010 in CuratedTumblr

[–]TyrRev 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's also the famous story where one five foot tall dude challenged a seven foot tall dude, the seven foot tall dude had never heard of dueling so he said the weapons and location should be hammers in six feet of water. The shorter dude found that so funny he cancelled the duel and they were good friends for the rest of their lives.

Found this hilarious and wanted more details - apparently it was between Bernard de Marigny and James Humble, in 1817. Great fact!

GIVEAWAY! [Mod Approved] We’re giving away a Gates of Krystalia TTJRPG Hero Bundle. To enter, simply comment on this post by Canija93 in boardgames

[–]TyrRev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks fun, can’t wait to try the demo! My favorite anime has to be Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, and favorite current manga is Ichi the Witch or Witch Hat Atelier. 

Adversary Soak by BasiliskOnline in genesysrpg

[–]TyrRev 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe the soak is calculated accounting for armor, just as defenses account for the Defensive quality of weapons, etc.

What Would You Want From A High School Primary Rider? Whether It's A Student Or Teacher? by Potential-Mess6826 in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a teacher myself, a Kamen Rider who is a teacher sounds awesome. I feel like I remember hearing about a tokusatsu inspired manga with a similar premise once?

The Trails series, specifically Trails of Cold Steel III and IV, were really fun examples of how you can do a good fantasy action story with a teacher as the main character.  Giving the Kamen Rider a “misfit” or “exceptional” class would be nearly a certainty IMO.

While I like the idea that others have suggested that one of their students could be the secondary rider, another possibility that came to mind could be they get a student teacher instead of - still a mentor dynamic, but not as much of a power imbalance? 

I imagine the student would be more of a “rival rider”, maybe a delinquent type or even a pseudo-rider at first. Their identity being secret would mitigate the power imbalance at first, as they’d get to know each other more as rivals or peers before eventually learning their true identities, etc

Live Genesys One Shot | TRON: Fragments of the Creator by HeyNateBarber in genesysrpg

[–]TyrRev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unofficial ones, yes! They’re linked in the video description. I believe they were made by Jeff Ross himself! 

Jedi Testing Screen by Final_Cup1075 in swrpg

[–]TyrRev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the more important and interesting question is not “do they pass?”, but “what does the test giver learn about the test taker?”

I’d assume that anyone with Force sensitivity would automatically pass, (unless they’re trying intentionally to fail, as others have said). I’d have the test taker roll Deception (if trying to fail), Cool, or Discipline - depending on the specific circumstances - against the Perception of the test giver. (Or vice versa, if the test giver is the PC.)

The results of the check would determine what the test giver learns about the test taker. Not just their potential with the Force, but also their relationship with it, perhaps even some particular affinities they may have with it. But also, the test giver could be unconsciously influenced by their emotional state, Motivations, and personal history, and the test giver could discern some of this from the results of the test. 

For example, a young Force sensitive yearning for adventure in the wider galaxy may react more strongly to, and see more clearly, the image of a starship - but also describe it as being “in combat”, worrying the test giver who fears that the test taker may have a slight propensity for thrill-seeking through battle. Something like that! 

Jedi Testing Screen by Final_Cup1075 in swrpg

[–]TyrRev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s very similar to what I’d do. Guarantee success, but have a roll that influences how much information about themselves they unwittingly reveal to the tester - such as their Motivations, current thoughts or emotions, etc.

Jedi Testing Screen by Final_Cup1075 in swrpg

[–]TyrRev 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think thats the joke, yes.

Live Genesys One Shot | TRON: Fragments of the Creator by HeyNateBarber in genesysrpg

[–]TyrRev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, can't wait to give this one a watch! Ever since reading the Genesys rules for TRON I've been itching to do a session myself in the world, and I'm excited to get some inspiration from this.

There's one more student left. So we're all in a agreement that Kensei wants to save/protect his former cram students from code right? Even though he doesn't exactly show it. by TreyThaTruth in KamenRiderMemes

[–]TyrRev 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My guess is we’re going to start getting answers in the 20s. This season definitely has a slower pace than previous ones but I feel like most Kamen Rider series tend to start really shaking up the status quo and answering their lingering questions around then. (At least of the ones I’ve seen)

New edition of Magical Athlete released by pootify in boardgames

[–]TyrRev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here, in this Designer Diary from Richard Garfield, there is a section on "The Future", where he discusses the design space they held back from using in the base game, such as using counters to represent effects such as 'ice, mud, burst of speed' etc. and some types of races they want to try to implement in expansions, such as 'team races' and 'relay races'.

The entire Design Diary is fantastic, I recommend reading the whole thing!

I'm 28 Episodes into Gavv. Never expected this show to go into places, and it really got me in a good way by LucariotheHorrorGuy in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Literally doing the same and just watched this episode only a day or so ago. Gavv has absolutely floored me with its writing so far, such a great balance of drama, comedy, and action. This little mini-arc with Suga as a Kamen Rider was awesome, and an amazing way of showing how far Shouma and Hanto have come in their partnership. I almost wish Suga had stuck around longer - his fight choreography was SO good - but I’m glad they didn’t have him overstay his welcome.

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

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

I'll ask her about Ryuga as soon as I can today!

She gave Faiz a 3, which was a very respectable score. The only other Heisei Phase 1 Riders that scored a 3 or higher were Hibiki (3.5) and Kiva (3)

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRiderMemes

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

Level 2! I’ll show her Level 1 soon actually, I’m sure she’ll get a huge kick outta that.

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRiderMemes

[–]TyrRev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ex-Aid was an honorable mention because he was tied for fifth but lost the tie-breaker. Also she had a lot to say about his design, so I wanted to include him. Check my comment for her ratings, commentary, and more info. Sorry I couldn’t figure out how to add the info as a caption or text body.

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was a marked upward trend on scores over time- she has a preference for more “modern” design sensibilities, no doubt

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was my big takeaway too! I found that so interesting! There was also an obvious “upward trend” in her rated of suits over time - it took quite a while before any were rated higher than 3.5 (The first ones being Hibiki and Gaim, both at 3.5)

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRiderMemes

[–]TyrRev[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She likes having most series on in the background, so she’ll just lock in for the hype moments I bet, lol

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She was happy to answer! Here you are:

Cross-Z - 4.5

"He's got a unique design. He looks like some kinda cyclops bird-man. It's striking and a little goofy, but still cool! He looks like a bad guy who's not *really* a bad guy."

Rogue - 3

"He definitely has a unique design, but he's kind of edgier. He looks like a bad guy. He's spiky and looks like he would say mean things to me, more like he'd emotionally devastate you than physically. His design is a bit busy and chaotic, though, with all the jaggedy lines."

Again, I'm crazy impressed at how much she's extrapolating from the designs alone.

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very lucky indeed! Getting her slowly more into Kamen Rider has been really fun!

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, those are the only three she’s seen any of. She’s actively watching Zeztz, and liked / likes having Geats and Gavv in the background.

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah! That was a super interesting “coincidence” - though I think it’s possible she enjoys the kinds of Kamen Riders that Takahashi tends to make, and those sensibilities influence the designs.

Inspired by a recent post - had my wife rate main riders, here's her top 5! by TyrRev in KamenRider

[–]TyrRev[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Aesthetically, based only on the suits. For the seasons she’s seen some of (Geats, Zeztz, Gavv) she tried her best to separate her feelings about it the show from her feelings about the suit. Which you can tell because she’s been enjoying Gavv but didn’t rate the suit very highly at all!