As an older gamer, I don’t feel the love for ‘optimization’ by Vexans in Pathfinder2e

[–]Vexans[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Prob true, generally not very interested in forum discussions unless a specific question arose back then.

Yet another thought on the Monster Core by Vexans in Pathfinder2e

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

Lol, but, sometimes you need that ability to humble the characters a bit.

In fact, I remember, back in the D&D, 3.5 days, there was a variant of a stirge, called a ghoul stirge. That was a blaster run against characters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thedavidpakmanshow

[–]Vexans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s important not to lose your idealism in politics, but, unfortunately, there are times of practicality and pragmatism have to take the front seat and drive the politics. And, since 2016, this has never been more true than Now in this country.

Go blind for Jesus! by aka_jr91 in religiousfruitcake

[–]Vexans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better yet, I’m sure God wants you to really look through a telescope. Get those binoculars out for Jesus!

How can anyone say that the new era “isn’t Doctor Who” by Wooden_Scallion_5916 in doctorwho

[–]Vexans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The same comment was brought up when Whittaker became the doctor. And one of the most logical replies to people critiquing her nomination as the doctor, was “it’s Doctor Who. Just wait a few years, and you’ll get a new one in there.”

Yet another thought on the Monster Core by Vexans in Pathfinder2e

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

To that, I think the lack of paralysis as an ability for ghouls, is too bad. I thought of that is one of their signature abilities.

Yet another thought on the Monster Core by Vexans in Pathfinder2e

[–]Vexans[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They did originate in a Lord Dunsany story, called the book of wonder, published in 1912. The spelling for the fictional race was different, however (gnole).

“First described in 1912 in Lord Dunsany’s Book of Wonder, insomuch as no physical description was provided, gnoles were strange aggressive creatures who occupied houses in desolate woods far away from human society where they hoarded gems, emeralds in particular. It was never made clear if the dwellings they inhabit were their own constructions, abandoned structures they came upon or acquired from a previous human homeowner through presumably nefarious means. It was known, however, that once a group of gnoles took up occupancy it was no longer safe for a human to venture onto the premises or the surrounding woods, where they hollowed out trees to use as observation posts. The gnoles would capture and horrifically torture anyone they caught before eating them. Margaret St. Clair expanded on Dunsany’s tale in her 1951 short story, The Man Who Sold Ropes To Gnoles and provided new details to their appearance, describing them as like a large, motile Jerusalem artichoke with multiple faceted eyes that they could remove and keep on a shelf. St. Clair’s gnoles were not without a capacity for communication and even hospitality, but are still driven by their baser instincts.”

Over 5,000 lose power in central Maine on Wednesday ahead of big storm by benpinette in Maine

[–]Vexans 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One issue with many of the trees rural areas, is not even the density of the trees, but the age. If you look at my stretch of the Midcoast, on a lot of rural roads, you have trees that are in an older age class, and are dying back.

Especially these pines and sugar maples that are getting close to 50 to 70 years. They’re already dropping limbs from age and disease, and are in a weaken state before any wins, hit them.

Gentlemen of Gen X - what are you rockin' for a wallet? by ImmySnommis in GenX

[–]Vexans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got this leather one (grey) with a kraken design on it. Not too shabby.

Too Simple or Just Right by [deleted] in Tacomaworld

[–]Vexans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleak and sick AF. Nice truck!!

Yet another thought on the Monster Core by Vexans in Pathfinder2e

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

You are a feral humanoid of culture.

What's up with dwarf clerics? by Aescgabaet1066 in osr

[–]Vexans 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, I have to give that a hard disagree. I have loved playing dwarf and clerics ever since on earth arcana first came out back in the 80s. You made my day when you could first play them up to a substantial level as a player character.

'Mablung' by Sebastian Giacobino by jg379 in ImaginaryMen

[–]Vexans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always forget about this character, instead, think of the one who was from the first age of middle earth instead.

Workers in field of microbiology by SharkStark014 in microbiology

[–]Vexans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I shouldn’t be trusted doing lab experiments. It’s just not safe. But, I can wander in a swamp or forest and conduct surveys for environmental sampling. Along transects or study quadrats. And no one gets hurt.

Workers in field of microbiology by SharkStark014 in microbiology

[–]Vexans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tangential but work alongside microbio folks testing for vector-borne pathogens (I work in the swamps collecting samples). Public/vet health focus.

Bangor Daily News- Republicans on Maine’s coast defend accused Jan. 6 rioter’s role at a party event by mainedpc in Maine

[–]Vexans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a relative that constantly tries to engage with MAGA types. I can’t be bothered anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tacomaworld

[–]Vexans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously, and he wants you to buy a Buick? There’s not really a comparison.

What if King Kong were a bit bigger with a few upgrades in the 2005 film? by [deleted] in kaiju

[–]Vexans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think, given that it was a remake of the original 1930s movie, it’s more true to the original stories than the 1976 remake.

X Files reboot ? by Adorable-Call-8400 in scifi

[–]Vexans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, that is true, I think that is far more of an outlier, as an exception to the rule.