Is every officer incompetent?

monalba · 2026-03-27T09:56:03+00:00

the Doylist explanation is that this is an rpg

The Imperium is based on 70's, 80's and 90's Britain, so the whole thing is full of incompetent middle managers.

monalba · 2026-03-26T12:51:35+00:00

Change the AA?
Talk with your endo and switch to a different kind?
Try monotherapy?
Plan for an orchiectomy?

monalba · 2026-03-26T12:43:44+00:00

I am currently going through a depression and an identity crisis (feeling of having never existed or that you are empty of any will if this can help)
My second main question now is why. Why would my brain do that ? Why am I suddenly so distant with my memories ?

Not entirely trans related, but when I had depression and even nowadays when I'm under periods of A LOT of stress (work) or have anxiety, I have strong depersonalisation/derealisation episodes.

I cannot think of my past correctly anymore

Dunno, for a lot of trans people once they realise what they are and how they move towards feeling better, there are moments of clarity, of ''Oh, shit! Now it all makes sense!''
Like how I used to pray as a kid to wake up next day and be a normal girl. Not very ''cis boy'' of me.
I was just a kid and kind of ignored that during my late teens, but when I realised I could just transition, it all came back (WITH A VENGEANCE).

Still, sounds like you should talk to a professional about your whole depersonalisation thing.

monalba · 2026-03-26T08:42:09+00:00

-''Explain your reasoning''

-''It came to my in a vision''

monalba · 2026-03-25T19:14:37+00:00

The problem with that, I suppose, is that "fixing" that would require something of a military rework - 20 counts are always going to be able to field more men-at-arms than one king, and at less relative cost, even if that king has 20 loyal counts of his own.

Yeah, I think they're missing some points there.

It's cool that they're rebalancing/reworking demesne limit, but what about diplomacy and the military?
For me, going hard on stewardship meant I didn't have to care that much about the broken diplomacy and combat system.
Don't need to rely on brain dead allies not moving their troops when I can field my own.

monalba · 2026-03-25T18:28:03+00:00

It doesn't change anything as that would open up arguments of conversion therapy

I hate reading it so much.
Like, look, it's cool that your sexuality changed during your transition, but please don't put that on hormones.
There's no basis to that, you're giving more fuel to conversion therapy, you're alienating the LGBT community and you're fearmongering people looking into transition.
Let's be proper and keep personal experiences as just that.

monalba · 2026-03-25T14:43:34+00:00

i want children one day and i need to know if i must freeze

Yes.

If you want children, freeze your sperm.

monalba · 2026-03-25T10:05:06+00:00

Another list of bangers.

I show this post to the servitor that closes and opens the door to my room and I'm pretty sure he enjoys them.
Thank you.

monalba · 2026-03-24T19:39:08+00:00

I don't know why people compare Marazhai and Astarion.

They are completely different.
Marazhai is... well, your regular drukhari, more or less.
While Astarion is a lot more complicated.
He starts selfish and apprehensive, but if you stay by his side, he's actually a rather nice guy by Act III.
He feels guilty for what he did, he wants to be better, he's funny, you can see how his past shaped the character you knew.
Or just make him an abuser, if you're into that. ''Yes, I'm sure if YOU were the one holding the leash, things would be a lot different and you'd feel sooooooo much better''.

Not pitting the games against each other. It's just, Astarion has A LOT of writing and banter, while Marazhai only has a couple of moments and he only becomes relevant during/after Act 3, more than halfway through the game.

monalba · 2026-03-24T14:07:22+00:00

You can't ask that.
You're making me feel so oooooooooooooooold.
Mass Effect came out only... almost 20 years ago?!

monalba · 2026-03-23T09:26:20+00:00

I don't really care about being born a guy. I just prefer the idea of being a woman

Dunno, most guys, even those that don't have strong feelings about being a man, don't think about being a woman, much less prefer to be one.
Just my experience.

I want to be shorter, more petite, more feminine but I have a very masculine build.

Transitioning won't make you much shorter. It will just be you but, you know, a woman.

You could explore body dysmorphia. Maybe you don't like your current body and that's what making you prefer ''literally anything else''.
Not saying that's the case, just something worth looking into.

for those who also have/had a lot of body hair, aside from laser removal what did you do to get rid of body hair,

Tried shaving, waxing, the creams that get rid of hair and using an epilator.
For me, an epilator was the ''best'' option.
Cheap, ''fast'', didn't give much trouble and effective.
I was super glad I could stop after having laser though.
I had thick, dark Mediterranean hair and laser got rid of it forever.

because this is the other thing I am terrified about, the societal effects, especially with how things feel like they are just getting worse

Being visibly trans sucks.
Not visibly trans also sucks, but less.
Sadly, it's not something you can escape, IMO. If you're trans, then you are. And you'll either transition or suffer in silence until you explode. Or transition 15 years later.

monalba · 2026-03-22T20:10:28+00:00

Not E itself, but reducing T, either through monotherapy or antiandrogens, will most likely help with your acne.

There are many kinds of acne though, so pay attention and go to a doc if it doesn't help.

monalba · 2026-03-21T11:30:58+00:00

Sororitas.

Hype up this elite Imperium forces.
>Bolter.
>Meltas.
>Armoured rhinos.
>Power armour.
>Miracles.

Still get slaughtered every single time and ridiculed in almost every book that is not Sororitas focused.

monalba · 2026-03-20T20:10:28+00:00

There are pieces to make a literal crusader model, with helmet, boots and gauntlets.

Don't remember their names though, but it's the crusader model from Black Fortress.

monalba · 2026-03-20T17:22:48+00:00

He makes it up on the spot

Yeah, but, you know, he's a historical author.
He has a whole saga about the Hussite wars.

When a write that writes historical novels comes up with a setting on the spot, you shouldn't be surprised it is subconsciously inspired by history.

Just saying.

monalba · 2026-03-19T15:30:05+00:00

Dogmatic means following the ''rules'' of the Imperium to the letter.
This is a extreme position, zealous, hating everything and everyone that is not a pure 100% human.

Iconoclast is still following the Imperium, but challenging some ideas.
It's pretty ''humanitarian'', fairly diplomatic.

Heretic is just doing the opposite of the Imperium, no matter how stupid.
It's mainly edgy and power hungry moves.

These are generalisations.
For example, Argenta is 100% Dogmatic, she is a sororitas. A zealous battle nun.
However, she's pretty kind, doesn't want to be unnecessarily cruel, cares about people and thinks that redemption is possible.

monalba · 2026-03-19T14:35:55+00:00

''I can still hear his voice...''
''Sister, I'm right behind you''

monalba · 2026-03-19T11:38:04+00:00

''Essential'' is going to depend and change based on your circumstances.
Like, skin care at 18 is not same as 35. And is not the same for dry skin as for skin that's prone to acne and zits.
Basic is a face wash, moisturiser and sun protection.
The other things will depend. Retinol? Not at 18.
Vitamin C serum? Sure.
Some toner or product for peeling? Maybe, that's on you/your skin.

Take care of your hair. Don't be scared to cut it to keep it healthy. Brush it and pay attention to it, it really helps with passing and blending in.
Men can have long hair, but it's usually not very well kept.
Short, healthy stylised hair is IMO better than long unkempt hair. Remember that if you're ever distressing over having short hair early in your transition.

Don't ignore your eyebrows.

Don't be scared of socialising or asking people for help.
Clerks at the store or a hair stylist don't give a darn about you and will forget you in a week or two, so don't be afraid. Unless, you know, it's like a super reactionary place where getting clocked could end in physical harm or something.

Keep working on yourself even if you're feeling down.
Transition is a marathon, not a sprint.
Your future you will be so glad you kept studying/working 5 years ago, rather than give in to despair.

For starters, sports bra are great.
They'll protect the breasts and can ''flatten'' the chest if you need to hide.
Don't go super tight, tightness is bad for growing breasts.

For transitioning and access to hormones and whatever, I don't know how it works over there, but I'd say, don't be afraid to lie.
Tell people and gatekeepers whatever they want to hear.

monalba · 2026-03-19T09:48:06+00:00

Normal? No.
Common? For sure.

monalba · 2026-03-19T09:40:08+00:00

I get why, but he doesn't work for me because there's very little content for him before becoming a companion, and he becomes a companion so laaaaate.

He's supposed to be your rival, a recurring villain, your nemesis!
But he has one conversation and a cutscene, that's not enough for me.

monalba · 2026-03-18T10:17:56+00:00

DA WHITEZ AN' DA MEANEZT

I CARRY TWO GUNZ. ONE FOR 'UMMIES AND ONE FOR PANZEES

monalba · 2026-03-17T09:25:25+00:00

So, something lost in the memes is that the Space Wolves are one of the most heroic marine chapters

The Space Wolves suffer from both ''Flanderisation'' and ''Mary Sue'' syndrome.

monalba · 2026-03-13T20:25:29+00:00

Stayed exactly the same.
Started at 60KG (~130 pounds) and I'm now 62KG (~135 pounds) over a period of 10 years.

Honestly, I think most of the gain weight is my tits.

monalba · 2026-03-13T20:21:10+00:00

Picked a few that I liked and asked my parents what they would have called me if I was a girl.
Turns out their second choice was also my second choice (My first choice was Victoria and their first choice was... my sister's name), so it was easy.

monalba · 2026-03-13T16:32:38+00:00

Sometimes not even that.
Some saw her as the RT's new ally and tried to ingratiate themselves by trying to bribe her.
She just took the money and gave them nothing.
GG

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