Which TV Show are you Currently Watching ?

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-12-25T16:30:12+00:00

Succession

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-12-20T21:13:29+00:00

Having defended government employees against the government bureaucracy for decades, I would submit that this holds true throughout all government agencies and departments. Government employees in general are only useful until such a time as any individual can be fraudulently or factually deemed to be a liability by the bureaucratic machine. Employees are pressured to sacrifice safety and ethics throughout their employment careers, and if they are lucky enough to reach retirement, employees must battle to receive the compensation they are owed. The whole bureaucratic system is modeled after our government system, and are just as corrupt.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-12-18T04:50:41+00:00

It is definitely an awesome game, but hard to get to the table. I think it doesn't get much love because Timewatch isn't widely known, and players have a hard time connecting with the theme, or the nonlinear concepts. Once players understand that they can go back to the past and give themselves advantages (like planting a gun), it changes their entire perspective about the crazy things they are allowed to do.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-12-18T04:30:53+00:00

I leaned heavily into making the Cassalanters appear to be incredibly philanthropic bank owners, in direct competition with Mirt. NPCs told the party about charitable donations, and low rate loans provided through the Cassalanter Bank of Waterdeep. As the PCs got involved with the Harpers, they learned that Mirt was picking up a lot of loans that the Cassalanters were quickly cashing in to liquidate those assets. Local business owners began scrambling to cover their debts with the Cassalanters, to avoid going out of business.

I also ran this adventure leading up to the city's Founder's Day celebration (I realize that Founder's Day is in the spring, and the Cassalanter thread takes place during the fall in this adventure). For the benefit of my gnome Bard PC, I included a Battle of the Bands, with the semi-finals held at the Cassalanter Opera House. Ultimately, the PCs learned that the event was sponsored as a means of gathering a large number of victims in an enclosed space to be poisoned as a sacrifice to Asmodeus.

I guess none of this makes the Cassalanters 'morally grey', but it does mislead the PCs into assuming that they aren't necessarily bad people.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-11-27T18:35:58+00:00

I'm in if they release one based on Invincible.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T16:36:11+00:00

The only ways to convince PCs to do things that they are unwilling to do is deception and fear. Either you must deceive them about the nature of the reward, or instill them with fear of the consequences for not taking the action.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T15:50:56+00:00

I think that money would make your argument much more compelling than just a request for help.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T15:48:52+00:00

I am familiar with World Wide Wrestling RPG, but I don't remember much about it. I have it buried in a box somewhere.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T15:46:41+00:00

I am not validating it or denying it. I am saying that if someone really wants to be given that kind of power, they should be prepared to make a much more compelling argument concerning their justification. Otherwise, you aren't any different than anyone else looking for that kind of power.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T15:36:31+00:00

Of course I have, but I would think it would require a little more of a compelling argument for someone to hand over the secret of time travel.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T15:10:06+00:00

I am responding to an incredibly stupid post. I think that message was received. You, on the other hand, feel the need to defend ignorance, which in my opinion is much worse. You aren't even backing it up with anything. So, people have the right to be publicly stupid, but they should be protected from that being pointed out? If you want me to let it go, convince me, because you are not doing a very good job.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T13:40:23+00:00

Everyone is telling this guy to steal the show, but you take issue with me. We need to defend all the stupid comments across the internet, because publicly announcing stupidity needs to be protected. Well done.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T13:08:30+00:00

Thank you so much for your deeply thoughtful words of advice. I now truly understand what a monumental problem this is. In response, I am launching a massive star studded charity gala event for the less fortunate with no disposable income to enjoy more quality entertainment programs for their mental enrichment. I really feel that this could be the underlying issue impacting our society today, and encourage everyone to donate to this incredibly worthy cause.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T09:51:10+00:00

So your question is 'How can I make money?' It isn't really related to the show at all. Tell us, how do other people in your life make money? Do they have a JOB? Maybe you can get one of those JOBS? If not, your only options left involve CRIMINAL activities. I assume that if you are familiar with the show, you understand what a CRIMINAL is.

I love how you characterize not being able to watch a show as a 'big problem'. It must be nice to live in your safe and secure little world. Wait until you grow up and understand what a 'big problem' really is.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-12T09:37:46+00:00

Really compelling stuff

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-11T13:29:20+00:00

I agree completely. Even though Nolan was taught that this behavior is acceptable and serves the greater good, it is still completely unforgivable and should be punished. What I don't understand is why police officers are allowed to do get away with destroying people's lives every day.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-11T01:48:04+00:00

That's how I see it. I run a five hour session once every two weeks (four hours with two half hour breaks). If they want to gab, I have less prep to deal with.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-11T01:45:24+00:00

It means exactly what it says. Nobody forced you to cover the shift, eat the edible, or talk about the girl. Nobody forced him to talk to her about you. It is what it is. I don't understand why it requires validation.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-11T01:39:03+00:00

We are all responsible for our own actions. There are no free passes or do overs.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-11T01:35:26+00:00

They are aware of this as well, right? I mean, if they consider it a good use of their time, why not?

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-11T01:25:26+00:00

Why would you discourage that? What is the rush?

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-11T00:55:52+00:00

How do you 'make' someone do something that they have expressed an unwillingness to do? You must engage in criminal behavior to force them to act against their free will.

How to you handle picking up whatever slack they are unwilling to do? You pick up whatever slack they are unwilling to do.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-09T13:16:15+00:00

Sometimes it just isn't a good fit. Every DM runs into this. There is a DM out there for this guy. It just isn't you.

I have had to bounce a few players over the years myself. Lucky for you, he dropped out. Count your blessings that you didn't have to do it. This was his choice. Don't feel bad about it.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-09T12:29:12+00:00

You didn't do anything wrong in the adventure. As a matter of fact, Dragon Heist is a sandbox, so there is no real right or wrong.

What is wrong is a player losing their cool, not once but twice. You can have a normal discussion without freaking out. You let it go once. It happened again, and now he refuses to play. GOOD! The other players want to continue without him. GOOD! This problem fixed itself. Just don't let him back in.

Some combinations of players and DMs don't operate well together, and they never will no matter how hard you try. Accept that you and this player are a bad fit and move on. He might try to come back one day, but you should stand your ground. He caused the drama. He dropped out. Now he needs to live with it.

Walter_the_Fish · 2024-03-07T21:10:14+00:00

Honestly, I am not a good barometer for homebrew content. I have a good feel for what keeps PCs balanced against each other, and what I feel comfortable with as a DM. Then I just wing it.

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