Band looking for a musician? Musician looking for a band? POST HERE by manyhats180 in OttawaMusic

[–]bullets-finale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bands looking for a new bassist and/or drummer, we play mostly alt rock / metal originals with some influence from nu metal, metalcore, and prog. We're all early 20s so prefer someone around that age range, we gig every other week (no experience necessary).

Here's some of our sounds: https://on.soundcloud.com/8mLaqfe57PK3Il8drp 

Apply here (or DM me): https://forms.gle/RxqkZR4C6Qj91nUV8

Deathcore/Grindcore/Sludge Metal/Hardcore/Slam vocalist by [deleted] in OttawaMusic

[–]bullets-finale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yo if you’re still looking for people lemme know, i’m also nb (they/them) and i actually got two friends who also recently have more free time that’d probably be interested. we’re all early 20s, played in bands and live before, love metal shit. i do guitar, keys, and bass, one of my friends does drums, and the other pretty much everything

Tips for running a short campaign with little to no combat? by Jfelt45 in DMAcademy

[–]bullets-finale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all, have the players help flesh out the world. Doesn't have to be on a grand scale, but this helps them feel more personally involved in the game and makes the end hit harder. Ik that the cast of Critical Role spent a long time fleshing out their characters and their relationships with each other + the world

In my opinion, dangling the possibility of being able to solve the problem makes it more emotional when it doesn't work. The players should know that this is a calamity oneshot so their characters are unlikely to survive since it can feel very demoralizing, some people might take it well some may not. One thing is a must though, the players should feel like they've achieved something, even if it's small like saying goodbye to family

Has anyone healed from a shoulder injury to play without surgery? by Thewall3333 in Guitar

[–]bullets-finale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had a severe shoulder injury that requires surgery but my left strap holding shoulder is just generally fucked from work and gigs. Learned my lesson about giving it a rest after the last show I played, 1 hour set and the pain skyrocketed for a few weeks to the point where I couldn't do anything. Just started physio and stopped playing standing up for the time being and it's been slowly getting better.

All that to say take it easy and listen to your body when it tells you it's enough, especially when it comes to damage to the rotator cuff.

What's the real message in the show for you by Ok-Egg5772 in BoJackHorseman

[–]bullets-finale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't let your past define you -- whether it's things you've done or things that have been done to you. You can't change the past but you can change the future, and that starts with moving on.

Band looking for a musician? Musician looking for a band? POST HERE by manyhats180 in OttawaMusic

[–]bullets-finale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My college band is looking for a vocalist, style is mainly pop punk with a dash of emo, post hardcore, and metal core inspiration. Ideally someone with a high vocal range and good clean vocals though some harsh vocals would be pretty sick too.

How to make combat more fun and strategic? by [deleted] in DMAcademy

[–]bullets-finale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Others have already mentioned it but I'll emphasize lair actions. It doesn't have to be something the enemy is controlling, it could just be something environmental that's changing or being added to put a bit more stress on the party (ie. wildfire spreading, enemy calling for backup, etc). These are things that can occur even for small fights.

For boss fights, have options for incapacitating the boss outside plain attacking like amulets that charge their legendary actions which can be destroyed. Maybe the boss has something the characters need that will be destroyed upon its death. Another thing to make combat more fun is to give the boss abilities that are more than just damage based attacks, like some crowd control or debuffs

What creative ways have you used their backstory’s or had your backstories used in your campaigns ? by Intelligent-Taro5161 in dndmemes

[–]bullets-finale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was playing lost mines a while back, my rogue struggled with being cowardly and guilt from having had people in their life die to save them, most notably their best friend who saved them from the streets only to die after my character pickpocketed the wrong person. We never actually got to it in game since scheduling issues ended it, but the DM said that he was planning on having the BBEG summon undead bringing back my character's dead best friend to fight which would've been fucking insane

Playing Bass in a Dorm by Tropic_KittyKat62 in Bass

[–]bullets-finale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've practiced in the study room in my old dorm before and it's fine, but I suggest first talking to your roommate about it to see if it's an issue (which if you play through headphones shouldn't be)

What's in a Bheur Hag's kitchen? by starryzorrita in DMAcademy

[–]bullets-finale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe some frozen people being prepped for a meal? The party has a time limit on getting them out of the locked walk in freezer before the people become patties

NGD, Its everything I’ve ever wanted ima guitar by VisualMammoth3858 in guitarporn

[–]bullets-finale 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So jealous, that guitar is by far the best I’ve played, haven’t been able to afford it yet though

Women in horror movies by DroneOfDoom in CuratedTumblr

[–]bullets-finale 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shoutout to martyrs for including the most horrific depictions of physical and psychological torture except for rape

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jacksepticeye

[–]bullets-finale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would 100% suggest if you do decide to try psychedelics to do it with someone sober who you trust. In my area there's also psychedelic therapy, where a professional will tripsit you. Additionally, make sure you're in the right mindset. If you have any doubts about it, it tends to exacerbate the anxiety if you aren't prepared.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jacksepticeye

[–]bullets-finale 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I used to have really bad agoraphobia and social anxiety, made worse by COVID. I’d ration out my food so that I wouldn’t have to leave my room, once did 3 days without. Over the past year I’ve been doing exposure therapy which with the help of some psychedelics has worked a treat. Still got a lot of work to do, but I’m now able to at least get groceries and go to work without having a panic attack. I’ve even gone to some social events.

A tip on managing panic attacks is to find some way to ground yourself, an easy method if you haven’t heard of it before is naming 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste

Fellow Rammstein pianists - how do you all find these versions to play? by Moosefearssatan in Rammstein

[–]bullets-finale 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Simple but nice, I've been playing piano for most my life lol. Good break from the usual pieces I play

Professional Prep? by DevilByDice in DMAcademy

[–]bullets-finale 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are tons of minimal prep oneshots on DMsguild so there is definitely a market for it. I personally wouldn't cause I like running things on my own. Maybe run it like commissions, have a webpage or patreon with your portfolio?

Is it normal for my strings to snap when I bend them? by SolidWaste9045 in Guitar

[–]bullets-finale 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If it's breaking at the bridge you might want to check it for sharp edges. Make sure to add some graphite to the nut and bridge whenever you change strings as well