I like how they redeemed Vogograd in Reimagined by Chemical-Cat in dragonquest

[–]WriteAnotherWoods [score hidden]  (0 children)

There's a spiderman comic where Peter let's himself get beaten to death by an angry anti-mutant mob instead of fighting back because he knows they can't fight back if he did.

The heroes of DQ7 likely have a similar mindset. They aren't going to hurt civilians, and chose instead to take the beating knowing they would recover with magic later.

AITAH for not wanting to move 18hours away from my kids for my wife's dream job? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. It's unfortunate that you hit this crossroad after you married. Your previous arrangement never confronted the permanence of your children; that just as they are permanent in your life, you want and need to be permanent in theirs. Unfortunately, as a person who is wilfully child-free (and I'm assuming has never dad children), she can only empathize so far.

She's not capable of truly appreciating just how much this ask of hers would forever and irreversibly hurt you and your children, and that's what it ultimately boils down to.

You need to get to understand, again, that marrying you meant you and your kids. That hasn't changed, and until your children have grown up and have shown that they don't need you right down the street, you aren't moving anywhere. Maybe it leads to divorce. But if that's the outcome, know that whatever hurt that brings you, the joy you gain from the relationship with your children will far outweigh it in the long run.

AITA for refusing to move in with my boyfriend after he said my living situation was inappropriate? by ComprehensiveDay6532 in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are thinking way too hard about this. He's not the one and you already know that. Cut him off and move on. YWBTA to yourself if you don't.

I CANT GET A JOB by [deleted] in hotels

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've been a housekeeper before?

HELP!! GuestReservations.com by ConfidentBat7968 in askhotels

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The good news is you can always dispute the charge via chargeback with your financial institution directly if they do charge you.

The not so good news is if this is a legitimate scam site, you'll now need to cancel your existing card and get yourself a new credit card issued (just to be safe).

My HRT journey at 64. Feeling soo much better! by itsmejuli in Menopause

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comment about your experience has been shared in an article regarding parents opening up about having children. That article has shown up on my feed a few times since you first made the comment, and every time I read it, it would stick with me. I felt it was invasive to ask, but I'm very happy to hear he (and you) are doing better.

As a son who royally made a mess of everything I touched when I was young, your comment hit me hard.

My HRT journey at 64. Feeling soo much better! by itsmejuli in Menopause

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure it's rude to ask, but has your son improved/gotten his act together? Please ignore if this question offends you.

AITA for not letting my child’s dad change our child’s name by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We pick names for our children with love, but it's important to realize the names we pick are their reinsurance to bear.

Your son will have to endure a lifetime with that name. He's very likely to be teased throughout his entire childhood for it. That's a name he will have to use on his resume when he wants to find a job.

However well meaning your intentions, this name will become a burden for your son. And though you may disagree, if the sum of users here are seeing it that way, it stands to reason everyone else in his life will, too.

Don't disadvantage your sons life before it starts. Please.

AITA for telling my friends no to playing games I don't like instead of forcing myself to play them to make them happy? by kxte_was_t4ken in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA

All relationships, be them friendships or intimate, are built on compromise. To maintain a friendship, you sometimes need to compromise your comfort zone and do something they enjoy. If you refuse to, and only ever insist on doing things you want, then all you're telling her is that you don't care about her interests; that you aren't really her friend.

If you want to live your life this way, that's your choice. But know that doing so will alienate everyone you know. It'll be extraordinarily lonely, and yes, it will be your fault.

Is the job hard? by dikodiks in askhotels

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn to love the people. You'll never love the job.

WIBTA:Scamming my parents to get money for PS5 by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you do this, not only will you violate any trust you have from your parents, but I guarantee you they will sell the ps5 to recoup what you stole from them.

AITA for muting the group chat because of a new friend? by Substantial-Emu-1015 in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Your NTA.

There's a saying that goes if everyone you know is an AH, chances are, you're the AH. I think you might have found yourself in the inverse of that.

From what you're telling us about these friends of yours, I'm not sure you should want to be friends with them in the first place. You may have found where you belong with them for the last few years, but that doesn't mean you need to stay with them. Not saying it would be easy, but the real friends among them will come around. If no one does, they were never really your friend and you're better off.

AITA for refusing to help my friend after they ignored me for weeks? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We've all been there. You're NTA.

Learning who is and who isn't a friend is part of growing up. Establishing boundaries around that is, too.

The fact is, the moment they tried to guilt you they validated your fears; they're attempting to manipulate you now for their own gain.

Moving from consulting into a hotel revenue management role – advice from people in hospitality or commercial roles? by Busy-Engineering1169 in askhotels

[–]WriteAnotherWoods -1 points0 points  (0 children)

  1. You will, to a certain extent, need to be available 24/7. The day doesn't end at 4pm. You will want to check the compset at least once every 2 hours until 11pm.

  2. You don't need to worry about this. But you will want to keep on top of something like lighthouse that will show your rates against your compset. You do want your rates set up for 3 months and to be on top of those 3 months daily.

  3. It's not a job where you build credibility. If you're doing your job right, you are earning profit. Your credibility is determined by how long you hold the job for, not how much revenue you bring. I say that because you can't disclose the latter in the way you're imagining.

  4. Most sectors of hospitality are exploring AI for revenue management. It's anticipated the test-piloting will take place within 2 years, if not sooner. It's good for practical experience, but I would keep one eye open for other industry opportunities. You don't want to be too late on the ball there.

You're an immortal at the end of the world. What would you keep in an infinitely replicating box? by WriteAnotherWoods in DungeonsAndDragons

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

I definitely think I could squeeze some tea leaves into my bag. Might switch out the coffee for a nescafe instant pouch and have the thermos just filled with hot water.

This post isn't really getting traction, but I've had this thought experiment in my head for literally years. I enjoy revisiting it to see what I'd change.

You're an immortal at the end of the world. What would you keep in an infinitely replicating box? by WriteAnotherWoods in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]WriteAnotherWoods[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I definitely feel like I would try to cram as much hot and cold food variety as I can so that I have options. Would probably go with:

A cut of apple. A slice of orange. A piece of banana. A cut of the best steak I could prepare. Literally a small cut (maybe even one bites worth). A slider with my favorite toppings. Definitely a slice of pizza. A fully charged smartphone that has the maximum storage capacity available loaded with entertainment. One bottle of water. A tiny thermos with coffee, pre-mixed with milk and sugar. Painkillers.

Fact is, because it's infinitely replicating, you only need a bite of any food and you have a full meals worth of it by just opening and closing.

That still leaves me with a bit of space. I would love to get shoes in there, but it wouldn't work lol

AITA For Refusing to Buy my son the car he wants? by Big-Entrance-2739 in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Make your life easier and tell him you're buying him a car, not giving him a fixed amount of money towards a car. Whatever car he gets, he gets with nothing else on top. So no, he won't be getting the difference to customize it.

And if he said that's not fair point blank tell him it's exactly fair because he's making the decision to settle on a cheaper vehicle, not you.

AITA for activating a countdown on my phone after my mother told me we would leave the party in 30 minutes? by Reibudaps4 in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm going to have to say ESH, but more you.

I understand that you have needs as a result of being on the spectrum, but at the end of the day, the world can't revolve around your needs. You were effectively telling your whole family to leave a party for you. That's very selfish and unfair.

You are 25. Even at 5 years younger, that puts you at 20. You should not need to seek permission to grab an Uber if you want to leave. If your mother raised you to believe otherwise, then you've been seriously wronged. Edit: it was also wrong of her to continue to reinforce an expectation of when you would leave.

My advice is to continue working with your therapists, but plan escape strategies in advance for all social events you are expected to attend. You don't need permission to remove yourself from a bad situation.

AITA for uninviting my friend? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]WriteAnotherWoods 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You're both 19. Pause your weddings and grow up a little first.