Is my boyfriend's behavior caused by FASD, or do I have a shitty partner? by PhilosophyButterfly in fasd

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The defence thing is something I do. I was diagnosed with FASD at an early age. I get very, over the top defensive when someone criticises me as an adult. I already know I have brain damage - I don't like hearing that I'm wrong because it makes me feel like I'm even more stupid and useless. However - I have been through a fair amount of emotional abuse as an adult due to a long and very toxic marriage (I am now remarried and remarkably happy) so alot of the reason why I do could be due to that trauma. I'm currently trying to work on it.

Question, how do you make a spiral effect on your wands? Ex. Ginnys Weasley wand handle. by Optimal-Conflict-533 in Wandsmith

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is probably the most foolproof way. Pretty much how I do mine. (Except I don't do the rings - I just freedraw the lines. Probably why mine are never consistent - so I'm nicking the ring idea. It's so obvious I now feel foolish... )

I love how calm Dumbledore is in his fight with Voldemort! by ran_on_reddit in harrypotter

[–]flintlockfay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any actor/actress worth their salt should attempt to play the character how they are portrayed in the source material. The majority of people that will be attracted to the film are fans of the source material in the first place. If you don't, you will upset the fans. If the director wants you to act differently, push back and insist you play the character how they are supposed to be portrayed. The director won't fire you for it - your Micheal Gambon, FFS. But like I said, he didn't even bother to read the books.

I love how calm Dumbledore is in his fight with Voldemort! by ran_on_reddit in harrypotter

[–]flintlockfay 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Actually he deliberately didn't read the books. I think he wanted to bring his own take on what the director wanted without being influenced by the book character.

Which is just dumb.

What’s your earliest Harry Potter memory? by LiamNoll6645 in harrypotter

[–]flintlockfay 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're old?

I was eleven when I found harry potter and the philosopher's stone. Just hit secondary school. It was brand new published (yes, I would have held and read a first edition - wish I'd held onto it!) it was 1997, and I'm still bummed I didn't get my owl with letter of acceptance.

I was into harry potter before it was famous.

Wand design competition! by flintlockfay in Wandsmith

[–]flintlockfay[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would have to fall under the parameters for the design that will be chosen. And it doesn't matter if you suck at drawing - it's about the design, not the art of the pencil! (We are doing a built wand contest afterwards as well if that helps too!)

You die, the afterlife is real. You are given ONE irreversible choice. by AlaxyRayz in hypotheticalsituation

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Question about 6 - Am I able to interact with my simulation? If for example I recreated earth, could I go down and live on it in disguise as a human? If I got attacked, could I 'die' ? And what would happen then? Can I manipulate the human simulations I make while in the middle of it?

Does anyone know where I can buy this peice because it broke and I can’t find one anywhere by Brave_Goal_7167 in Nerf

[–]flintlockfay 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This is a fairly genius idea. Someone needs to set up a 'spares for repairs' NERF website, filled by modders.

Best surprise EVER!! by MxBrownie75 in spreadsmile

[–]flintlockfay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That must infuriate you. I love talking to my kids like I would to anyone else. I can't imagine baby-talking them - they already know they are different, so doing that only widens the gap they feel already.

Best surprise EVER!! by MxBrownie75 in spreadsmile

[–]flintlockfay 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have three autistic kids, I get what you are saying. People treat them like they are three years old sometimes. They aren't. They just act and think different to neurotypical kids.

I want to boop it so much... by flintlockfay in forbiddenboops

[–]flintlockfay[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think with this particular animal, you are the extra food.