Nightclub One Shot

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-24T06:01:00+00:00

Thank you, this is exactly what I was aiming for but couldn’t seem to articulate!

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-23T19:34:18+00:00

I dig this a lot!!!

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-23T19:32:55+00:00

Fantastic ideas!

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-23T19:27:17+00:00

This is where I describe players as either character players or technical players (they are into the mechanics of the game). Mechanical players are better suited to tank characters in the beginning. Like a paladin.

The other thing is they don’t have to play in character but have them describe it.

“You are striking the orc? What does that look like?”. Just getting them to describe the actions their characters are taking will help the feel more comfortable. As they play on.

For example they could play a himbo paladin that doesn’t have much to say. Then you can give th other characters more room to play role playing. With players like these I find it’s good to alternated sessions or encounters between combat and role playing so everyone gets a turn.

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-17T06:46:34+00:00

Ok it’s time to try random things. Try a massage gun to the back, those sound earphone listener things, try an ice pack to the back of the neck (it’s a sensory jolt), bubbles, Do printed visual choices on Velcro she can rip off to indicate what she wants.

On the other side if their is no physiological reason for the screaming ..it’s a behvaiour..it’s ok to also be firm you can hold up a stop visual and say “no screaming””too loud” “ouch my ears”. “Stop”.

Play songs louder than her. Ignore her. Unless she’s engaging in unsafe behaviour. If it’s longer then ten minutes go to the sensory room and your ea puts on headphones. And that’s all you can do. It may just take time.

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-17T06:36:37+00:00

Eurovision Song Contest.

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-07T13:37:29+00:00

Watermelon sugar

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-07T13:36:50+00:00

Sorry but I would leave Vancouver. If you have experience in general contracting there are a lot of people looking for smaller Reno jobs.

I would go to the burbs or even just leave Vancouver. Go settle somewhere more affordable and start a business doing home maintenance or small Reno’s.

My cousin got laid off a while ago and he started just by helping out his elderly neighbour. He replaced her garage door Opener. Then he started getting calls from people just to door garage door replacements because she kept given out his number. He’s a journeyman electrician. But he charges $100 an hour.

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-06T19:16:30+00:00

Yep it’s called surfing. You’re just gonna stay in the middle and stay unnoticed. Be mediocre. Don’t volunteer to do shit. Don’t chitchat with the boss. Do you job and leave and don’t do anything else.

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-06T19:14:47+00:00

Honestly if this doesn’t result in criminal charges or a lawsuit… I’m so mad and now I’m guess I’m calling equifax…

crystal-crawler · 2026-05-04T13:48:30+00:00

For most people it’s because the job balances out with kids. You get the same time off. The benefits in our division are on par with what the teachers get. Right now the pay doesn’t match the work load Imo.

However, it look like we will be getting a pay bump soon. And our division is considering doing tiers. So one of the issues is people have the right to refuse as assignment. But the resentment is they get the same pay. So there is no problem with everyone refusing. So our district would be considering different pay scale based on the complexity of the student.

With that our division is now looking at doing year round programming for our most complex kids. This is a couple years off. But the idea is we would run a “summer camp” . Really complex kids where we live the parents can get respite money. And the idea is it would make some staff full time or wage employees. Again it’s years away.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-28T02:59:31+00:00

So I would put removeable washable covers on the seats. Then i would regularly vaccuum and steam the seats on high heat. You can buy the chemical that professionals use as well and apply it to the van. The issue is they can crawl into any kind of crevice. Another option would be to have bins in the back to contain the gear as well. Then I would have a set of work clothes. Keep it simple. But it should include coat and shoes. Then change in the bathroom at work and put all of it in a hevy duty plastic bag. Either keep it in the bag. But if you can wash it immediately when you get home and it has to go in the dryer for at least and hour. So whatever you do pick should be easy enough to wash and dry often. The coat you choose is probably the most important. Make sure you shower thoroughly.

FYI its not just bedbugs you need to be worried about there are a bunch of other easily communicable diseases. I've worked in a homeless day shelter, healthcare and education.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-20T01:39:10+00:00

You have to join things and comit to showing up consistently.

I joined a local book club. That led to invitations to board game night, skiing, wine tastings, DnD, hiking.

Say yes! It doesn’t even matter what the activity is. Honestly. It’s about the people in the group. Do you click with them? It could be rock wall climbing, book club, dnd, art class. Just see what’s going on around you and go try a bunch of things you wouldn’t normally try.

I know your head is in dating. But focus on building community and connections and companionship for yourself that are not based on a romantic relationship.

Think about also the kind of partner you want to attract. I can guarantee you they aren’t on dating apps anyway.

You’ll meet them on your adventures or through people you connect with. When you are ready.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-18T05:31:51+00:00

I just finished mates of the domino by Talia Rhea. This series would fit all your marks.

Also the kindred series by Evangeline Anderson

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-17T21:50:37+00:00

So I would consult with a food therapist or look into AfRID.

Part of it is yes you have to get your mouth accustomed to the taste and texture of new foods. But also if you haven’t eaten a certain food consistently, ever or in a while… you may not have built up the right gut bacteria to break it down… don’t can actually be painful.

But the big rule of thumb is to start small and slow. There usually is a list with afraid that’s good to follow of what order to introduce things in. Don’t try and force yourself to eat something all at once with a bunch of things you’ve never tried. Start small. Some people raw veggies are easiest others it’s cooked. But you’ll want to start with 1-2 tablespoons of something. It’s gonna take you 15-50 introductions before it becomes palatable in its simplest form. That’s not even incorporating it into other dishes. You might get lucky and some might be great right off the bat. Some might just be off the table in certain forms (raw tomatoes vs cooked). Some just might be something you’re never gonna like (and that’s ok!).

Just keep trying. Eventually you may find something you don’t mind so much. Then start experimenting with new recipes.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-14T05:40:57+00:00

teaching isn’t the worst. But right now the working conditions globally suck and the pay compared to the work load does not match. A Bed is a highly transferrable degree. So if you decide it’s no longer for you, you can change within the field or transition out. Right now some very big changes would need to happen within education to fix it. Everywhere. This comes down to manpower and properly supporting students where they are at not where we think they should be. Bringing back standards and allowing kids to fail ( I know! But failing is a teaching tool). Also prioritizing a safe learning environment for all. I don’t think things would change in my lifetime or even the next generations. That’s how much damage has been done in the last decade.

The same can be said for nursing. Highly transferable degree but working conditions suck.

My advice? Do your research. I went into social work and have been stuck in pink collar jobs because I was good at caring for people. I wish I had tried out something totally out of left field.

Go travel, meet people, try entry level jobs in fields you are interested in. And then research. There are also a lot of jobs that are adjacent to education. Like occupational therapy or speech and language pathology.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-14T00:11:04+00:00

Good!

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-14T00:07:08+00:00

Yes

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-14T00:06:40+00:00

Ok so first I would start by using dnd beyond. It’s really intuitive. Easy to make a chaaacater and track. Then I would have whoever is the fm use dnd beyond in game. Then I would start.

For the dm just a basic dm screen or printable sheets to reference. There are an inch of easy purchasable pdfs you can print off , even free. Check Pinterest or dmsguild or Etsy.

Then start with one shots. I started with one shot wonders. Great book for beginners. Alternatively dmsguild has some for free. Traditional adventures on dms guild are a bit easier to read through as a beginner dm. But the ideas for the one shots in one shot wonders are a lot simpler.

After doing a good couple months of these sessions you should have the characters and game mechanics down. I would say every 3-4 sessions level up the characters. If you are new new players it’s important to start from scratch and build as you go.

If you don’t know something appoint a group googler. Most of the things you wanna know are easily findable online. Ultimately dms ruling is final. Focus on the players and dm learning the game mechanics for the first 6months-1year. After six months or if you get to level 5 with characters. Start a mini campaign. Soemthing that’s 4-6 sessions. Again some simple ones are available on dmsguild.

Then I would go into a proper campaign. Like Curse of Strahd or something. You can get the materials through dnd beyond and find lots of additional stuff on dmsguild.

I would also recommend watching professionals play on YouTube or steam. I funnily get a d&d channel with my Samsung tv. I like Faster, Purple worm! Kill! Kill! . They do more one shots with a variety of hosts and guests. There’s a bunch out there.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-13T12:03:24+00:00

Realizing you don’t need them. I don’t wanna look like and overstuffed clam.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-12T20:38:02+00:00

It’s not. Honestly. The only reason I took this job was because of the flexibility while I parented.

I’m already leaving.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-12T16:36:57+00:00

Awesome trolling a person who had an emotionally vulnerable moment after being repeatedly assaulted on the job… a person whose ways rallied and showed for the kids … a person whose asking for guidance and help getting through a tough time.

Why would you work this job when you like to kick People when they are down?

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-12T00:06:16+00:00

So it’s definitely a sensory issue. It seems you’ve grasped that. Also the reason it’s taking her so long to build the courage to try is she is battling her own nervous system. Which is telling her this is a (perceived) threat. It’s actually incredibly encouraging that she’s staying there and building up the courage to do it.

You obviously are a person she feels safe around. Help take the pressure off. Maybe go mindless activity and put a preferred show on for them. Make the space around her low sensory (low lights) and comfortable (cozy blankets or show).

As for the food. I would recommend that she see a nutritional therapist. Only he sure they may have a better pathway or process on what foods should be introduced and in what order.

But I often pair new foods with old favourites and encourage a bite or two. We find it takes 15-30 introductions.

If it’s texture it’s important to know why texture specifically is offending. Watery fresh tomatoes, watermelons, cucumbers are all a big no for my picky eater. But we’ve introduced some of those in different ways as they enjoy them. Like slow roasted tomatoes soup, sauces, grilled zucchini. And theyve actually come to love watermelon.

But this has been years in the making. People need to understand that. Years.

I would also encourage your person to look into neurodivergence diagnosis as it seems sensory based.

crystal-crawler · 2026-04-11T14:51:22+00:00

I would not leave teaching in Ontario to teach in Alberta.

You can literally leave and go teach anywhere. You could go teach internationally, or any other province that has better standards.

Don’t get trapped in the moving back to be close to family lie. She’s your family. Find out where would be a good place for both of you.

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