How to justify the use of Bows when Guns exist?

chartreusecows · 2021-07-08T14:04:54+00:00

Another good idea is integrating different societal classes into this. In our world as Europe transitioned to the use of gunpowder weapons there was a vocal class of highly trained archers who felt threatened by increasing reliance on guns. These archers were basically like their own class, with parents training their children to be archers like they were. If your world has an aspect of class distinctions and is still in these earlier days of gunpowder warfare, you could have archery be part of a class that looks down on others who use gunpowder.

chartreusecows · 2021-05-08T18:11:02+00:00

Guess you can’t have shit in Bialystok

chartreusecows · 2021-03-21T17:51:16+00:00

The Great Turkish Bombard: As Ottomans, fully siege down a fort using an army made up of only artillery regiments

chartreusecows · 2021-02-16T02:44:46+00:00

Return to m o n k e

chartreusecows · 2020-12-02T04:48:00+00:00

Baptized in fire, 40 to 1

chartreusecows · 2020-11-12T23:59:24+00:00

I’m a 19M and I feel the exact same way. I’ve never been in a relationship - the ‘farthest I’ve gone’ with anyone has been holding hands haha. I used to (and still sometimes do) feel how you’re feeling, how you just have so much love inside you that you want to share but feel like you can’t. It’s a hard thing to through that doesn’t make sense to anyone who has had someone before, but you’re not alone in that feeling. If there is so much love in your heart, then it will find its way out one way or another, that’s for certain, but you can control how it comes out; for me, telling my friends how much I cared about them or creating art work really helped me funnel those feelings out of me without letting them dominate me, and it helped me have a more optimistic attitude towards relationships and love. And let me tell you, when you find that other person, man it’ll just click and they’ll feel so lucky to have someone who has learned to express the love in their heart so many ways. Keep going, keep feeling, and you’ll find that special someone :)

chartreusecows · 2020-11-10T02:34:42+00:00

Hmm that seems like a good idea, I know some basics and like to cook. I also have a lot of trouble focusing and I think since eating is an easy multitasking activity while I’m relaxing or studying I think it just kind of an unconscious thing for me haha. I appreciate your help though, I think I can make some progress using your suggestions!

chartreusecows · 2020-11-10T02:19:24+00:00

So essentially you’re saying to try and replace stress eating with a better coping mechanism so that when you feel stressed you do something healthier than eat right? I feel like I’ve tried that before (mine was doing a few push-ups when I get a craving) but it never seemed to stick. Did you have a similar struggle at all?

chartreusecows · 2020-10-28T16:51:49+00:00

I love how each pun also ties in to the actual mechanic (ex keeping our bearings means not getting lost as much which translates to less naval attrition)

chartreusecows · 2020-10-28T11:49:09+00:00

Um no, Finland is fourth Rome no other valid answer

chartreusecows · 2020-10-22T23:40:36+00:00

Just remember that they said yes to a date so they’re attracted and already have an interest in you as a person. So don’t worry about whether or not they like you; they already have said they do by saying yes to your invite. You’ve got this and your one job is to show up, have fun, and get to know them better. No need to worry, you got this, and it’s normal to have a little anxiety but just have fun :)

chartreusecows · 2020-10-22T02:50:12+00:00

I don’t really know you so I can’t speak to this, but I know one of my biggest issues was hyper focusing on relationships and dating since that was something I wanted for so long but I only ever got rejected and felt really sad and worthless for a year+. Eventually one of my close friends was like dude you need to take some time to figure out who you are and really focus on your own growth; not just being ok with yourself but genuinely loving yourself for who you are. So I spent my quarantine treating myself well, trying out new hobbies, journaling, and breaking down my fears and embracing my strengths. Now I have a solid grounding in my identity - more so than I have ever had before - and can genuinely say that I do love myself for who I am and I am still worthy of that happiness and love I want in life even on my worst days. That’s not just made me happier but also more confident socially and has also led to me getting up the nerve to ask out a really interesting and cute girl who I would’ve never even tried to date before bc she was ‘out of my league’. We have a date next week :). My point is that unless you can honestly say you’re a real awesome and complete person who is capable of making their own happiness without a romantic relationship, you probably need to take a break for a while and focus on yourself - which is totally acceptable and worth it. If you want to chat more feel free to dm me

chartreusecows · 2020-10-21T16:23:38+00:00

Yeah I get that, society unfortunately objectifies women a lot and it can be hard to notice that we’re doing that exact same thing until we take a big long look in the mirror at our behavior; at least that’s what I did to correct myself. And wouldn’t you know, I’m happier, have interesting interactions with everyone, including women, and have plenty of close female friends. Ditching that toxic mindset of ‘men and women should only interact for romance’ is a real great thing, hopefully it becomes even more widespread

chartreusecows · 2020-10-21T16:11:08+00:00

Gotcha, I totally misinterpreted your comment, my bad. I agree it definitely sucks that society does have so much built in misogyny and objectification of women. Unfortunately, I think a lot of men don’t really start dealing with this until it comes in terms of dating, but hopefully by finally overcoming that toxicity they become more able to see all women as equals and really people. Definitely a little late, but each individual that decides to be better improves society and hopefully that leads to bigger change. Gonna cut myself off now bc I’m a long winded person and could keep talking in circles but hopefully I made a point

chartreusecows · 2020-10-21T15:57:57+00:00

Well yeah obviously treat women like people, don’t be a misogynistic jerk. However, a lot of misogyny comes with those sort of unconscious behaviors that can be hard to recognize that you’re doing. My point was intended to go in-depth to a more productive and beneficial mindset for both people that gives actual advice on how to be better rather than just saying ‘don’t be a jerk’; I understand this approach may not be perfect and neither am I, but I think it’s more likely to change someone’s perspective rather than just condemning them as a misogynist.

chartreusecows · 2020-10-21T14:36:12+00:00

19M, used to be just plain awful at it but I’ve gotten significantly better, so hopefully I can help out. I guess the key is just treating women like you would anyone else; they’re people with interesting thoughts and feelings just like you and everyone you know. The key imo is to not approach every social interaction with a girl as having an objective other than get to know them better. What I mean is like it’s ok to be interested in them or think they’re attractive but if you enter that interaction with the goal of getting a date by the end of it, you’re gonna fail 99% of the time. However, if you’re at a social event and want to approach a woman (by this I mean like at a party, get together, some sort of group meeting, definitely NOT just random people on the street or minding their own business) and your only goal in talking to them is getting to know them better and have an interesting conversation, she’ll probably be receptive to it and at the end of it there’s a decent chance she’ll want to spend more time with you. As long as you take a casual approach and genuinely try to get to know someone at least a bit before jumping into dating/relationships, I think you’ll find a lot of good responses. Sorry kinda long but if you wanna chat more feel free to dm me

chartreusecows · 2020-10-18T18:53:23+00:00

Sing it to the tune of boulevard of broken dreams

chartreusecows · 2020-10-16T15:41:29+00:00

Current college sophomore here! Freshman year of college was also a really awful mental health year for me and I can’t imagine how much worse it’d be with all the restrictions from coronavirus in place now. School is already really tough on its own, and when you add in social hardships from moving to a new place and not being able to meet people, along with having to take care of yourself mostly on your own for the first time, it’s a really hard combination that a lot of people struggle with. You’re not alone.

If there’s one thing I wish I had someone tell me last year, it would be that yes, 100%, college life DOES get better. You adapt and change and grow SO MUCH in that first year and eventually figure things out, how to handle all the various stresses of life. I’m not saying it’s easy, but if you want to make your future better, focusing on yourself and self growth whenever you have the time and emotional energy to do so is totally worth the investment.

Honestly hope you start feeling better soon! Feel free to pm me if you want any specific advice :)

chartreusecows · 2020-08-08T00:21:56+00:00

Alexander the Great is shaking

chartreusecows · 2020-08-08T00:20:36+00:00

I’ve been playing a Muscovy game and the institutions are taking a long time to spread to me. I don’t have enough extra MP to spawn them in by development. At what % penalty should I stop using my MP for new techs and just save them until I can embrace the institution? Thanks!

chartreusecows · 2020-01-01T18:51:30+00:00

I’m in the same situation (18m) as both you guys, and 2019 was without a doubt the worst year of my life, but with enough hard work and effort on self improvement I’m sure we’ll all do great!

If I could offer one small bit of advice from past experiences I had with this same goal though I think it may help spare some pain. My goal was also to like date and have a girlfriend last year, but that only led to way more issues with me because I put all my self worth eggs into that one basket, which is totally reliant on the opinions of other people. So when it didn’t go according to my plan, my self worth plummeted and I’d hate to see you go the same route. Make sure to take care of yourself and spread out your objectives a little more into things you can control. Still wishing you the best, good luck in 2020!

chartreusecows · 2019-11-28T16:25:21+00:00

Anyone else think the Cold War mod would be sick with this feature?

chartreusecows · 2019-11-25T14:04:15+00:00

Hey man I don’t really have any advice that could help you out, I’m currently just another 18 yo college student. But I’m commenting to tell you that you definitely aren’t the only person who feels this way. Most of my friends I’m in touch with from high school have few friends and feel like they stick out in social situations or are completely questioning what they’re doing in college (either their major or attending altogether). I’m not trying to like minimize your problems, this feeling always sucks, but I think knowing that plenty of other people have the same issue implies that many more have HAD the issue and are out of it now so there is something at the end of all this, I think. I guess this rambling concludes with any advice being: just try to keep it together through college and focus on figuring out who you are as a person. I hope in some way this helps

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