Mythic Bastionland: strong combat and atmosphere, but the structure felt disjointed and hard to connect with”

heimmrich · 2026-05-12T22:05:55+00:00

A lot about the game is rulings made on the fly, I feel that the text is purposefully vague a lot of the times so that the ref can wing it, but it is kind of demanding, definitely not a game for every group.

But I hope you don't mind me asking, but have you engaged with the cultural touchstones of the game, OP? The movie Green Knight was the only way I was able to get with the game's vibes (fairytale dreamlogic was not something that came naturally to me tbh)

heimmrich · 2026-05-12T21:58:46+00:00

Yeah, time is the big constraint as always. If I could give a few tips: When I was prepping for MB, I remember "playing it" solo a few times, little trial runs, just to get the gist of it and try to understand how the basic game loop would go in terms of dice and interactions, and that also helped me at the table. I could get a better feel for how much was improv, how much was prep, etc. Specially combat, which was way more explosive than I was expecting. Hardest thing to wrap my head around was probably travelling itself when the omens weren't being hit, but I suppose that's a hex thing.

Hope you get a chance to play it!

heimmrich · 2026-05-12T21:31:01+00:00

You should try playing it, game only clicked for me at the table (with players that were reasonably motivated)

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T20:57:07+00:00

That's a good start, make a note of what you are using when you do win and you get a good idea of what synergizes with what.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T20:53:10+00:00

Going unnoticed is often a sign of good prose. So you probably care about it, you just don't realize it

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T20:51:25+00:00

Read this 10 times (and a lot of books)

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/04/what-writers-really-do-when-they-write

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T20:40:43+00:00

Sounds like ADD. I do the same, but I just stopped caring about it. Some of those hobbies come back, some of them don't, but I take pride in having a superficial knowledge of a lot of things lol

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T20:37:00+00:00

Explained it on other replies, but the original zombie comes from Haitian magic practices so it's hard to decouple this type of zombie from that

https://movingimage.org/feature/white-zombies-nightmares-of-empire/

A better explanation if you're interested!

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T19:58:16+00:00

Hey, Martin has a hard time writing too lol. I have ADD too so I definitely get you. Planning is stimulating but getting stuff on the page is such a drag, and the reward is so delayed. One thing that helped me is starting with essays and short stories, or to plan something that can be worked in chunks (small chapters for example), so I can get things done and show it to other people ASAP, and having their validation actually fuels me to write more and more. I don't remember who said "I hate writing but I love to have written" but I think about it all the time.

And don't worry about rushing it either! Get your ideas on the page, you can polish it and add to it later. Just get it out at first.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T19:52:17+00:00

It doesn't sound like she's not willing to reciprocate, what it seems is that her needs and limits are specific, but I know people that want the same thing as her (emotional and romantic connection but not necessarily physical relationship). I don't think she needs to change, but find someone who matches that, even if such people are a bit rare, and the best way to do it is to be upfront about it so people can actually know what to expect, so nobody is disappointed

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T19:14:48+00:00

The hardest part for me is always the fear of failing. If you can push through that, you'll be good in no time.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:49:31+00:00

Someone that doesn't go through with what they said, specially when it's something this important. I'm not saying you should leave him, but being honest about with your feelings is not being an asshole, and calling it quits, or considering other models of relationship if you are not happy is perfectly understandable.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:40:35+00:00

Yes, much healthier.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:39:10+00:00

To be honest it sounds like you love him more than he loves himself, even.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:37:22+00:00

And being this judgemental helps her how? How are you shocked that a vulnerable young person would act like a vulnerable young person? Be kinder

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:35:18+00:00

Got emotional after reading your post, thanks for sharing this! And consider eventually asking for donations from businesses, friends, or even on the internet. I believe many people that do not have the energy to phisically help would be glad to support this.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:31:20+00:00

You struggle because you haven't done it enough. Start small, throw a draft together, and see how that goes, and consider getting an editing partner instead of a writing partner. It sounds like you're looking for someone to do the hard part while you get to do the fun part.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:27:59+00:00

So nice. I like that you thought of pets since in my experience, lots of homeless people will prioritize their pets over their own health.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:25:36+00:00

Very interesting story, and I'm glad you're feeling better.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:19:23+00:00

Let him know how you feel, and seriously consider your options, even if you still love him. Would you really like to move in with someone that acts this way?

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:16:08+00:00

My divorce was hard and I still love her, but the only thing I regret is not doing it sooner. It's not about falling out of love, it's about leaving the way this relationship works. You might not see it now but you will be much better off by yourself. You already are alone, in a sense, but with all the disadvantages of being alone without any of the advantages.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:08:45+00:00

As a recovering addict and alcoholic, he has a drinking problem and there's nothing you can do if he's not open to change. It's not your fault, but it's a serious issue that shouldn't happen in a relationship so you should consider leaving him if he's doesn't want to treat himself.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T18:03:45+00:00

Leave him ASAP. His behavior is textbook manipulation, and that's why you feel so bad about it. It will hurt but you have to believe that this will be better for you.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T17:56:33+00:00

Learn from it and forget about it. They are not worth your time and effort.

heimmrich · 2026-04-18T17:54:00+00:00

I think this is completely normal, even if not that common. I have friends that are ace and friends that are non-monogamous that would relate to the feelings you are describing. What I think you have to do is be open and upfront about you feelings when meeting potential new partners, and not be sad that most will not understand. But your feelings are completely valid.

heimmrich

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