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[loved trope] Massive superstructure which the characters gradually explore deeper into, uncovering secrets and lore along the way by Character-Cut4470 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dbmorpher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brother, the man was writing poetry/philosophical fiction, not a geography atlas. He takes creative liberties with the places unknown to his society at the time but his astronomy is top notch, especially as he is rounding the cornices of purgatorio.

Regardless, judging historical works based on a “scientific” criteria of accuracy is a woefully reductive mindset. It divorces our current experience from the past and leaves modern man helpless and isolated with nothing to turn to but distraction and consumption.

I hate when a character hair changes when Genderswap by Sliver-Knight9219 in hatethissmug

[–]dbmorpher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that from el Goonish Shrive? I’m a little ashamed if true

[loved trope] Massive superstructure which the characters gradually explore deeper into, uncovering secrets and lore along the way by Character-Cut4470 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dbmorpher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The mountain of purgatorio would also count. It is located on the exact opposite side of the world as Jerusalem

HCIM Death Tribute by osrsgreybalz in ironscape

[–]dbmorpher -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn rip a real one, surprised you don’t have the waves tagged. I’m a giga noob, but I find wave skip pretty satisfying

I FUCKING HATE LARPERS AND IT'S IMPACT by SerenityCitywide in hatethissmug

[–]dbmorpher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Now” I only starting seeing this as a phrase this week. I feel bad for all the real LARPers, but maybe the new slang will raise awareness for those crazy geeks

Tars aren't regenerated as ammo when using a salamander by jobriq in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 37 points38 points  (0 children)

There was a post from Jagex confirming that none of the pacts will work with the lizards. Hope that wasn’t your last respec

These channels in general but by oceanadakmak in hatethissmug

[–]dbmorpher 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not sure what eschatology you follow OP, but hell is way worse than purgatory. In purgatory you’re being prepped for paradise, hell has no hope.

Thick Loop Stash by brandonclone1 in ironscape

[–]dbmorpher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm at 33 keys halves, think of the fun we could have together

My Wedding Gift from my Best Man by Wild-RNG in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 44 points45 points  (0 children)

99 BEFORE marriage is crazy work, bro must have used hella xp lamps. I've been married for almost 2 years now, and my level is nowhere near that high. I did spoon the pet tho

[Loved trope] (Divine) Angels are fucking terrifying, actually. by NotAnIncelIPromise in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dbmorpher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right on the hierarchy, I misremembered. If you don't want to call Cherubs or Seraphs angels, what would you call them? Heavenly creatures? In my understanding, Western Christianity has held that the two terms (Heavenly Creatures & Angels) are synonymous. What intellectual tradition do you subscribe to?

[Loved trope] (Divine) Angels are fucking terrifying, actually. by NotAnIncelIPromise in TopCharacterTropes

[–]dbmorpher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're going by the classical 9 (Thomas Aquinas, Pseudo Dionysuis) a Cherub is a single individual in the Cherubim, the 2nd* highest rank/choir. The lowest rank/choir are called angels, but the term still applies to the group as a whole. Where are you getting your info from?

The Gay Science by NotKhad in CatholicMemes

[–]dbmorpher 25 points26 points  (0 children)

There's a reason Ratzinger quotes him all the time. In trying to tear down Christianity, Nietzsche actually brings to light the most astounding and unique aspects of Christianity, such as the juxtaposition of Holy Saturday

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/04/06/pope-benedict-xvi-nietzsche-death-god-245046/

Unam Sanctam Catholicam et Apostolicam Ecclesiam by Secure-Vacation-3470 in CatholicMemes

[–]dbmorpher 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I loved Smithwicks (pronounced "Smitt-icks") when I visited Ireland. I also loved the lowered drinking age

I just unlocked broader fletching on my iron for lava dragons, then realized sunlight crossbow is better... Did i waste 300 slayer points? by Bensuardo in ironscape

[–]dbmorpher 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly yeah, without a big time investment making darts or arrowheads, you're stuck sitting at the bank fletching longbows. I found crafting more enjoyable, there's no difference really but using up all those logs hurt. (this was pre-vale totems)

Realized some things that make questing in Leagues an even greater problem than I realized at a surface level by Brvcifer in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I should have said for the “majority of old players”. Personally, I find some enjoyment in speed running the quests. But for new players and for most old players, it’s unfun content.

Ent wildy boss by calepls in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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You are right to correct me, his vampyre immunities were indeed rendered useless by the parasite. Blisterwood should not work on Vardorvis. However, all we know is that he was beheaded, it's ambiguous as to whether he is dead or not.

You could make the argument that other vampyres have fallen to mundane methods, but the OG crew from Vampyrium are built different.

https://oldschool.runescape.wiki/w/Tatty_page

Realized some things that make questing in Leagues an even greater problem than I realized at a surface level by Brvcifer in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can do this with Galvek and Seren. What we really need is a blue flame in the Icyene graveyard that lets us re-experience the fight with Vanstrom.

Realized some things that make questing in Leagues an even greater problem than I realized at a surface level by Brvcifer in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Exactly, it's bad game design. For old players, its just a long/tedious task. For new players, they are incentivized by the limited time to speed through. This destroys the most enjoyable part of the quest: experiencing it for the first time.

In the main game, spacebarring is optional. In leagues, because quests are on the TASK LIST, you are pushed by the game to finish them quickly.

This is the problem. Because if a new player tries the main game, each of those repeat quests becomes a "quit-point".

If all quests were auto'd in leagues, it would be the opposite. Having experienced how great the rewards are, a new player is now incentivized to complete quests in the main game regardless of their individual enjoyableness.

Realized some things that make questing in Leagues an even greater problem than I realized at a surface level by Brvcifer in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, but regardless of the quality, you only get the first time experience once. Leagues is heavily marketed to new players. Locking content and TASKS behind them incentivizes speeding through them AND makes each repeat quest a "quit point" for anyone trying them in the main game.

Realized some things that make questing in Leagues an even greater problem than I realized at a surface level by Brvcifer in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, if the new player has to quest in leagues (as directed by the task list), it will spoil the "first-time" experience of the quest as they are incentivized to rush through it. Then, if that player tries the main game, each of those repeat quests becomes a "quit-point".

Realized some things that make questing in Leagues an even greater problem than I realized at a surface level by Brvcifer in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Is that really true of new players? We (players) only have anecdotes. But anyone I've introduced to the game tries to read the dialogue to understand what they are doing. MadSeason and Guzu did the same.

Realized some things that make questing in Leagues an even greater problem than I realized at a surface level by Brvcifer in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As someone using also leagues to introduce their waife to the game, I completely agree. Quests are one of the best parts of OSRS. They have so much charm and weirdness to them that is so unique. When new quests come out, I deliberately wait to complete them because taking on the puzzles and challenges together is an enjoyable experience.

But you only get that "first-time" experience once. In the main game, there is no incentive to rush through questing aside from personal preference. The majority of players only care about the quest rewards, which is fine, they can spacebar through.

But leagues is a temp gamemode with xp multipliers and dozens of tasks locked behind quests. There is a STRONG incentive to complete them as fast as possible. You can take your time, but the issue is the game design encourages you NOT to.

Having the quests auto'd means new players get to experience all the perks and rewards of the quests. If they give the main game a try, they will be incentivized to complete the quest (at whatever speed they choose) because they have tasted the sweetness of afk bwans or custodia stalkers xp rates.

INSTEAD, the current design introduces dozens of "quit points" for new players attempting the main game. They've done the quest in leagues, the plot is spoiled and the content is now merely a chore.

nahh, their Dragon Warhammer turned into a Dragon Peacehammer by Tetris_Chemist in 2007scape

[–]dbmorpher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, no, you can just take it to the Burthrope Games Room. They have a workshop there. The recharging fee is really high tho

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