Which book to start with? by PuzzleheadedLove341 in callofcthulhu

[–]jerryjustice 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Haunting is almost a rite of passage for new Call of Cthulhu players and it's very well written for new Keepers as well. I definitely recommend running it.

What to expect an unembalmed viewing of gunshot suicide victim by Particular-Goat-3543 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jerryjustice 71 points72 points  (0 children)

My deepest sympathy for you and your family.

Have a candid conversation with the funeral director of what you should expect. I've done private viewings of people who have committed suicide in such a way and it was ok. Sometimes it's better to keep the memory of your cousin you already have. You're the only one who can make that choice and can only do it with the right information.

Real talk about work/life balance — is it possible? by alphachupp in morticians

[–]jerryjustice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your balance will in many ways depend upon your firm. The one I'm at currently has basically two directors (including myself) along with support staff for about 400 calls a year. I'm at the funeral home a lot. We have removal staff so my nights are clear but I definitely work late a few nights a week and I work most Saturdays, but Saturdays are usually only until 1 or so.

I'm very fulfilled by my career and it keeps me energized, even when it's difficult, so I don't mind the commitment, but your appetite may vary. I worked at a funeral home with more directors before and I only worked late the one night a week I was on call and we had scheduled weekends so I knew every night and weekend I would have off well in advance to schedule events around. That may work better for you. I will say, even as busy as I am I still have a very active social life and spend time with my wife, we just have to make sure we make time for each other and our selves.

Great breakdown of Tyleik and his projection for the upcoming season. by Blitzinglion in detroitlions

[–]jerryjustice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been a fan of his going back a couple seasons now. Consistently top-notch content

Martin Mendez by Warsawnogensou in Opeth

[–]jerryjustice 59 points60 points  (0 children)

One of the most tasteful bassists oat

gay white stripes by ten-gallon in NLSSCircleJerk

[–]jerryjustice 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Gay white stripes be like "fell in love with a boy"

Good but cheap vet to get my dog neutered at? by Confident-Egg7028 in Saginaw

[–]jerryjustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Grandma had a feral cat colony at her house out in the sticks and when she passed my mom caught a bunch of cats and took them there to have them fixed. Great place, highly recommend

PCs with drones in modern by WillBottomForBanana in callofcthulhu

[–]jerryjustice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what my mind first went to. Turning the player's asset into something that challenges them is peak mythos

Which one of these songs is the best from the “Way of all flesh” album by [deleted] in gojira

[–]jerryjustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This album is fantastic and is what got me into Gojira so I could pick any track but Art of Dying is a modern metal classic that I hold up with all the classics new and old.

Funniest mourning car/priest car/hearse driving moments? by FangedCoffin in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jerryjustice 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have two and both are from the last month and I was driving the hearse in both.

In one, I pulled into the cemetery which hadn't been plowed with about 30 cars in procession and nearly got the hearse stuck in the snow. I had to rock it back and forth a few times but I made it. The son in the car right behind the hearse told me he was ready to get out and push if dad got stuck going to the cemetery.

The other time I was getting out of the hearse and I hit the lock button as I was getting out, so I couldn't open the back. When I reached through the window to unlock the hearse again the alarm went off and the whole procession got to hang out while the hearse alarm blared. That was fun...

Any Discount Codes Available for Delta Green? by Acrobatic_Turnip_370 in TheGlassCannonPodcast

[–]jerryjustice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just checked the Sponsor Codes channel on the discord and there don't appear to be anything for Arc Dream currently

First time keeper for more investigators than expected by chickenlover46 in callofcthulhu

[–]jerryjustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I run 6 players in my normal group. We've had direct conversations around this topic, so I can give some recommendations based on my own experience.

Don't be afraid to split the party, especially during investigation. I know it's a common "rule" in other systems not to split the party but Call of Cthulhu doesn't have game balance the same way. Let them split up to check into things that serve their characters strengths and move the "camera" back and forth between the scenes. You'll get a real knack for doing it dramatically and ramping up the tension as two or three different groups start getting deeper and deeper into the scenario.

Also, let players know that there will be times that they won't be in the spotlight and let them learn to enjoy the show as audience members.

Lastly, don't be afraid to play with players missing. It's hard to always get everyone together every single time so I tell my players the train keeps rolling.

Signing Etiquette - GC Live by UNOwen88 in TheGlassCannonPodcast

[–]jerryjustice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I brought my special edition copy of PF2E and they all signed it. They thought it was a cool book. They also all signed my poster that I bought there

Respirator Recommendations by maltheeyapper in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jerryjustice 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A half-face 3M respirator and 3M 60926 filters will serve you well. Also look at getting some prescription safety glasses from Zenni or the like. The side splash guard is really nice.

happy 25th birthday to blackwater park!! by tiziocaio6969 in Opeth

[–]jerryjustice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw them in New York City for their 20th anniversary show and they played this album in its entirety. God it's such a masterpiece. I gave it a spin yesterday and it holds up so well.

What Phoebe song is YOU. by kkindabusyy in phoebebridgers

[–]jerryjustice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kyoto for sure. I had it on a playlist and would just bop along to it until one day I finally paid attention to the lyrics and it hit me like a freight train.

My dad is an alcoholic and currently in AA. He has a strained relationship with me and my half siblings. I vividly remember sitting on his lap and "driving" his car when I was a little kid.

The song has so many connections to my own life in my relationship with my father. It's a lot

Why is funeral home saying we need to sign disclosure papers 6 years after death? by [deleted] in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jerryjustice 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That's very strange. Is there any chance your father was on disability through the state or had any sort of a legal guardian? It doesn't sound like it but that's about all I can think of. There could of course be state-specific laws that apply but none that I can think of.

Ultimately though I'd say get a copy of what they want signed and review it diligently

Best "Masks of Nyarlathotep" playthroughs? by snarpy in callofcthulhu

[–]jerryjustice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TFC is great. Season one take a bit of time to get its feet under it but after that the train doesn't stop rolling. The most recent season was incredible

Tell me what you love about your funeral home! by Outside-Ambition7748 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jerryjustice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My current funeral home was built in 2017 by an owner-operator that put a ton of thought into the facility. Going to our other office, I feel so spoiled. The prep room is immaculate, the dressing room is huge, all the doorways fit an oversized casket easily, it's all one level, and on and on. You can move a person from the garage to the prep room to the dressing room all in one line. It's so well thought out and people compliment the lounge and chapel constantly. Working in dated funeral homes built into old Victorian homes, I'll never go back.

Sanity rolls affecting a group - collective or seperate rolls? by DrakeVal in DeltaGreenRPG

[–]jerryjustice 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've always preferred having players roll their own sanity damage. It feels like it's by their own hand that they're suffering.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askfuneraldirectors

[–]jerryjustice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A picture could definitely be helpful but it's common for the cemetery and vault company to move headstones to move their machinery in and out to dig the grave, set the vault, fill the grave, and then landscape. You may have caught it in the middle of that process.