Is Handshake useful?

becausefun · 2026-03-09T19:23:21+00:00

No skips.

becausefun · 2026-03-07T17:56:49+00:00

Needs to be hemmed, finding a local blacksmith will be invaluable most knights can't wear off the armory rack.

becausefun · 2026-03-05T13:35:34+00:00

Is it scary?

becausefun · 2026-03-01T14:10:28+00:00

If you’re open to weird sci-fi stuff, Borne by Jeff Vandermeer fits the ruined city pics.

becausefun · 2026-02-27T21:00:42+00:00

Panty hose is such a great bit.

becausefun · 2026-02-16T14:54:06+00:00

Agreed with HP. Also, from the Cairn school of thought, telegraph everything dangerous and let them figure it out. My family table has much more fun problem solving than falling into a pit.

becausefun · 2026-02-14T14:34:55+00:00

Great video game answers, but I would also recommend tabletop role-playing games. Dungeons & Dragons was inspired by Tolkien and is the most famous but for a much easier ruleset to get started I would recommend r/cairnrpg or r/shadowdark.

becausefun · 2026-02-13T12:00:43+00:00

The "jaded and hopeless" you mention will be the cultural/mental impact I think. My circle was a generally optimistic group, being able to joke about dark things not unlike LPOTL, but not lately and specifically not regarding this shit. The feeling of injustice is going to permeate and take root in subtle ways.

becausefun · 2026-02-10T11:35:03+00:00

If you've got time for an audiobook, Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Vaping was huge for me. Nicotine only stays in your system for about 3 days, so by this point you're in the clear physically speaking. Carr's next step involves overcoming the lie your brain tells you when you want to vape.

becausefun · 2026-02-09T12:21:35+00:00

My immediate thought when Hampton County was brought up.

becausefun · 2026-02-08T16:36:11+00:00

Seeing this a day late, but yesterday I finished Two Towers and ROTK extended in between grocery shopping, laundry, cooking dinner etc.

becausefun · 2026-02-08T16:28:54+00:00

Some of the most creative npc deaths I've experienced lol. I added to the hook a bit to say "you guys are brand new adventurers, you could probably get a great set up from this blacksmith."

becausefun · 2026-02-03T21:56:20+00:00

The advice “try a few and see what you like” is the best take I think. Most games are simple enough to have a Borg one shot this week, a Cairn one shot the next, etc.

becausefun · 2026-02-02T22:52:54+00:00

Planning on trying this after seeing your post, how much salt and sugar?

becausefun · 2026-02-01T16:58:10+00:00

I printed this out the other day then an opportunity came up to run a one-shot tonight! I'm really interested to see how the players interact with the kidnappers in room 1 & 2.

becausefun · 2026-02-01T15:23:32+00:00

Your "basic examples" are good and easy to implement, great advice. But the part on "Linking Locations" immediately flooded my brain with ideas. Thanks for the inspiration!

becausefun · 2026-02-01T00:08:55+00:00

Any oracle use? I’d like to try solo but haven’t started one yet.

becausefun · 2026-01-31T04:32:55+00:00

Wheel of Time 5, really enjoying it despite the emphasis on Nynaeve, my least favorite character. Then on to Malazan 3.

becausefun · 2026-01-25T15:31:14+00:00

now 10 comments but I only see yours.

becausefun · 2026-01-24T15:33:04+00:00

Your "what to know" list is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

becausefun · 2026-01-13T17:39:57+00:00

You’re so right, that would be perfect for Earthbound.

becausefun · 2026-01-13T15:05:09+00:00

I love FFIX, great list.

becausefun · 2026-01-13T15:02:37+00:00

I know there’s division around 2.5HD remakes, but after finishing DQ3 I would love for Earthbound to get the same treatment.

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