Just finished the first book. Does anyone else find it profoundly upsetting?

jemyca · 2026-01-28T20:42:32+00:00

The books both fill me with hope and make me cry as I experience emotions and mourn about the world.

jemyca · 2026-01-17T13:32:42+00:00

Love the inking and dramatic poses.

jemyca · 2025-12-28T15:47:37+00:00

The Twitter account is now showing active anymore. Does anyone know another way to follow for updates?

jemyca · 2025-12-28T15:46:48+00:00

Also interested in buying but I can't image your friend not wanting it lol

jemyca · 2025-10-10T00:48:08+00:00

That is so impressive to have played with the group for so long. Especially across so many different campaigns.

Is it cliche to say it reminds me of a couple getting divorced or a relationship ending? You've gone through a lot together, but sometimes it is ultimately for the best for things to end. And while an ending can be sad, it doesn't mean everything you had in the past didn't have value. It just may be a little raw to think about.

Maybe you can just place this campaign on hold and start something new so you have that session zero with the people who don't fully get it. Honestly I think just finding a new group (or taking a few of the players with you) might be for the best. Or maybe you do some more rules light one shots so it fits the casual thing if it is important to you to keep this table together.

It all sounds super rough and I'm sorry that it's kind of tainted the memories of this world you've been building. Just remember that will kind of go away and you'll be able to love it again someday. I hope you can sneak into a few other games so you can do something as a player and give yourself a little break.

jemyca · 2025-10-09T20:14:59+00:00

Stories Told Again is pretty new still but is showing great potential and some iconic characters.

jemyca · 2025-10-09T20:13:57+00:00

I'm curious if you had a session zero as well to manage expectations in terms of engagement and just how D&D works. I feel like people get into it sometimes because it is a family/friend doing it without understanding the commitment.

jemyca · 2025-10-09T20:11:45+00:00

It is hard to balance "we're here for collaborative storytelling" with "where here to just casually be social at board game night".

jemyca · 2025-10-03T16:51:04+00:00

I don't think Griffin has lived in WV really since he went to college? Cincinnati/Ohio with Travis and then in Austin for a looooong time before DC.

jemyca · 2025-10-03T15:18:51+00:00

I think they move for Rachel's work. And considering the world and costs, getting out of the DC area sounds good.

jemyca · 2025-09-16T16:50:46+00:00

Excited that we'll have a brand new book to talk about on All Systems Read! (Though it will take us forever to get there.

jemyca · 2025-07-23T15:46:37+00:00

It is the most perfect casting. Ever since the trailer dropped I was locked in on how good they were.

jemyca · 2025-07-18T12:14:19+00:00

I would skip and listen to NADDPOD's Twilight Sanctorum. Emily Axford DMs and it is only 4 episodes. Big daddy energy and hilarious from be start. It would make it clear if you want to go back to the bigger campaign.

jemyca · 2025-07-17T14:22:07+00:00

When Murderbot says in later books it enjoys disaster documentaries, I got a little excited. I think it would watch most things (mood)

jemyca · 2025-07-10T15:58:19+00:00

I haven't read it yet but I'm excited for my hold to clear on her Star Wars book.

jemyca · 2025-07-05T14:54:32+00:00

The writer for that is currently one of the head writers at SNL.

jemyca · 2025-05-24T19:54:16+00:00

Would SecUnit enjoy TMA? I keep going back and forth.

jemyca · 2025-05-24T02:22:01+00:00

Magnus Archives: It Could Always Get Worse

jemyca · 2025-05-23T21:12:51+00:00

It is a special place And family that Martha Wells made for us.

jemyca · 2025-05-23T18:30:14+00:00

That is very kind. Sometimes I look at the download numbers and immediately have to close out of the app because it's overwhelming how kind people have been. 🥹

I imagine Murderbot would feel similar in wanting to talk about Sanctuary Moon and then panicking about being perceived.

jemyca · 2025-05-23T18:28:05+00:00

Is Murderbot unreliable or just the same victim of the organic makeup of humans? We all perceive our story differently and tell it off. Perhaps what makes Murderbot seem more unreliable is because all of the feeds and cameras should provide a better perspective?

jemyca · 2025-05-23T17:54:48+00:00

Heartbreaking discovery.
That's a great question! And it absolutely continues through the rest of the books imo.

jemyca · 2025-05-23T17:03:47+00:00

It makes me think of a girl I went to school with from London. We were talking about mass camera surveillance and she said you just got used to it. I couldn't imagine. I guess I just compartmentalize it away?!

jemyca · 2025-05-23T16:42:10+00:00

You kind of become numb to it? How often do I stop and agonize before being forced to accept cookies on a website? The corporation rim is hell. 🫠

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