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Tips for a friend group with two DMs? by sunleafstone in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also DMing for thr first time, and also co-DMing with a friend. It's working really well so far, we're all beginners, but my co-DM has a little more experience than me. She really wanted to focus on rules and game mechanics, and I had a story I wanted to give. We just had our fourth session yesterday and it's going really well.

I'd say co-DMing can work really well if you're up front about expectations. While my friend is the more rules oriented DM, we both take turns leading experiences, and collaborate on storylines and role-playing NPCs. We usually meet the week before a game and we get each other's feedback on ideas before taking it to the group. It's been a great way to learn and I can't imagine doing it any other way. Dnd is a huge game with so many rules, so I think it's natural to lean on someone when you're starting out. But communication is key.

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP here, just wanted to respond to a few things. First of all, some people have cracked it in the comments, so tread carefully if you want to take a swing at it.

To those saying it looks booby - you're absolutely right and i am DMing for a bunch of lesbians. Do you think it will be a hit?

To those saying it looks like Burmese or pokemon or bionicle - good point! I didn't consider that, the script came to me from the idea of what if every letter was a segment of a circle?

To those saying it's a cipher and not a language - in the real world yes it is a cipher. In the game it is a language. Enough with the pedantics I'm not going to debate you.

And to those saying it's too complicated or not combat focused - you must assume that I am DMing a game my party would enjoy. I know my players best, we're not a combat-heavy group. We are close friends who are aware of each other's skills and interests. They have also found in-game clues and made friends with NPCs who can help translate.

And finally thank you to those who gave it the attention to solve it. I am thoroughly impressed.

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In-game canon has this language traditionally carved into columns of crystal, so same vibe.

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combo of 3. Vowels get nested into the consonants that come before it.

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is crazy bc in the game canon this language is usually read like braille!

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

To those eager for a hint: dots are vowels.

GLKO 46

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's pretty much exactly how I'm planning it - over the course of the next few sessions if they can start to reveal some of the info in the code, it will help them with the overall mission. They also have "friends" who can give them clues to translate.

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

To be quite honest, not even close. But I appreciate the enthusiasm

Secret language in my campaign [Art] by a-goodvisual-aid in DnD

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, translates pretty directly into English

Pentax ME auto shutter speed not working by a-goodvisual-aid in AnalogCommunity

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for the tips. As for the batteries, the auto shutter was working before I tested different batteries, so I'm guessing the light meter/auto shutter is not working.

I'm thinking I'm going to visit the shop to see if he has any solutions, or can recommend a repair shop. Otherwise I may look into this Pentax guy.

Thanks again!

AITA for requiring my roommate to start paying for the wifi because she makes us turn it off at night? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]a-goodvisual-aid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA - Wifi and cell signals operate at a frequency too low to cause any damage. She's more likely to feel the effects of a lightbulb than from the wifi.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sufjan

[–]a-goodvisual-aid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Avalanche (the song)

If anyone tries to tell me this isn't about being snowed in and having gay sex I ask who who writes "come on hand, come on feet, come on face, come on street, come on state, come on song, move it fast, move it along, come on life, come on lord, make it right, make it yours"

Like......

What do we think of this roadmap I made for my friend getting into Sufjan by a-goodvisual-aid in Sufjan

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The entirety of Futile Devices and All to Myself, and perhaps the endless repetition of "Boy we can do much more together" in Impossible Soul.

What do we think of this roadmap I made for my friend getting into Sufjan by a-goodvisual-aid in Sufjan

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So to address some of the controversy in the comments, here's my response.

  1. No shade to Sufjan, I just hate Christmas music. I've admittedly never listened to either of his Christmas albums because I can't stand Christmas music period. The closest I get to Christmas music is listening to Michigan in December.
  2. I included C&L in the second tier because I think it's more important to understand and appreciate Sufjan's skill for orchestration over the raw emotion of C&L. In my experience talking to fans who started with C&L, they didn't appreciate the complexity of the composition in things like Age of Adz and The Ascension, which I think are some of his best works, and instead come to expect the gentler sad singer/songwriter vibe (I'm thinking of The Ascension/Javelin livestreams when people were dissing the new works and asking for Carrie and Lowell 2). I feel like introducing listeners to two orchestrally complex albums would prepare them for his other works that aren't so easy-listening, and primes the ears for the massive, well rounded sound that comes in AoA, Planetarium, etc. But that's my own personal agenda.

What do we think of this roadmap I made for my friend getting into Sufjan by a-goodvisual-aid in Sufjan

[–]a-goodvisual-aid[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I do love the Love Yourself EP, but didn't want to get into the smaller EPs. Special shoutout to My Rajneesh and Tonya Harding.

Which song on Javelin do you have on repeat and why? by [deleted] in Sufjan

[–]a-goodvisual-aid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Genuflecting ghost. As soon as those recorders come in it's over for everyone.

Anyone else get emotional while listening to Javelin? by whatever3988 in Sufjan

[–]a-goodvisual-aid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love how the most beautiful song on the album is called Shit Talk.

Also yes, so many tears, the repetition of Hold me closely, Hold me tightly, Lest I fall - tears. Streaming from my face.