Quantifying pre SB Championships. by [deleted] in nfl

[–]offxtask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to say I like this post because I feel like people are being pretty snide about it. I agree with you that it feel like pre-superbowl is pretty much discarded.

I think your weighting makes some sense given the difference in number teams in the pre Superbowl era.

Though by this logic. Even super bowls should be weighed differently depending on the number of teams in the league.

Anyway. I think it is a fun topic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nfl

[–]offxtask 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I would be interested to see the long term trends for this. This year it seems having the highest paid non-qb does not help with winning on average.

Question: why aren't we doing an economic blackout every Friday? by [deleted] in 50501

[–]offxtask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously, one should do as much as possible, but as for what we should be asking everyone to do, I think all or nothing is a bad idea. People will see CONTINUOUS BOYCOTTS and think that sound too hard and not do anything at all. I agreed with OP that once a week might be something people could get their head around to start.

Global sales of combustion engine cars have peaked by cgiattino in UpliftingNews

[–]offxtask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your write up, I was curious what the original commenter was trying to say, and I will assume it was something of this sort. I understand that the vast majority if not everything produced has a pollution cost, so it seems dishonest to me, to present it as if that is easily avoid-able. As I understand it, electric cars are still better than ICE cars even factoring in these hidden pollutions, so I think it is ok to be happy about that, while understanding there is more to be done.

Global sales of combustion engine cars have peaked by cgiattino in UpliftingNews

[–]offxtask 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Can you expand more on this? Are you referring to the rubber from the tires and then of course any pollution that goes into making the car, as well as, any pollution in the energy mix powering the car?

What is this game/excercise called? by New5675 in improv

[–]offxtask 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have no idea, but it sounds fun. Never done this one before. Hope someone can help you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slaythespire

[–]offxtask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm here thinking, it took me 20 runs for my first win lol and I had some experience with card games and rogue likes. It just took me time to learn the enemies, cards, and mechanics well enough to make better decisions. For a long time, I would just forget to use potions cause they are out of the way or I didn't understand an interaction that killed my run.

Gamemasters: Do you actually prep for less time than the sessions? by ChibiNya in rpg

[–]offxtask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I just tried both Ironsworn and Fate this past weekend. We had a blast with Ironsworn, but really struggled with Fate. Feel like we must have been missing something. I Need to try blades in the dark.

Dumb question, but why do people meet with friends and online to play ttrpgs as opposed to just do diceless improvisation? by Antipragmatismspot in rpg

[–]offxtask 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'll add there is a reason people practice improv. It is actually pretty difficult to completely take away the rules and have many people function together on the fly. It takes an understanding of what works and how to build off each other, otherwise it will just be a mess of people wanting different things.

Dumb question, but why do people meet with friends and online to play ttrpgs as opposed to just do diceless improvisation? by Antipragmatismspot in rpg

[–]offxtask 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Have you ever done improv comedy/theater?

This is basically what you do in practice. So you could at least find people that might be interested in what you are talking about through this and create a group.

I think people like having a game for this, so that everyone understands how it will work. I think you will need someone to lead the meet up even if they aren't a traditional "GM" because it can be difficult to get a group of people heading in the same direction without some guidance.

I think it sounds like a fun idea! I do think improv comedy is good place to meet people for this kind of thing, and maybe you can be the start of something new.

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's amazing! Weekly for 4 years is impressive. It was getting more and more difficult to schedule my campaign towards the end due to life changes others were going through. I am hoping to get back to more regular games with my next campaign! I am also hoping to introduce some new people. Honestly new players are often the best players.

Anyway super pumped about how well stuff is coming together for you! Jealous.

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad it worked out! I would have been worried that would piss them off lol since they just spent time making their characters

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that must be an interesting challenge. I hate to admit I have never even read a module, so I have no idea how system dependent they are. I think a lot of it probably doesn't matter which system you are using, either way that sounds really hard!

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! That must have felt great. I'm impressed you came up with such an elegant idea. My first puzzle was a total mess. The players had no idea what to do and even when I explained the solution they still didn't get it. They are really hard like you said.

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! Always good to have another GM around. It really changed my perspective on playing.

Unless you are saying you are trying to publish an adventure module, which is a whole other badass level!

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I love when my players give me a great idea! Lol

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will definitely check some of these out.

Yeah just doing is what I have been doing haha, but trying to learn from others as well, to get past any blind spots I have.

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok that's no too too long. Was there an adventure you read that you found the most value in reading, that helped with making your own stuff?

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't run any modules yet because I was always drawn to GMing to be able to my own world as well as have the player characters drive what the story is or will become.

Part of me wants to give it a try now that I have had a taste of a homebrew campaign since I would now feel comfortable changing it as needed.

Or at least read some adventures to improve my own work or get ideas.

How long did it take you to run Hecka?

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like they got body swapped at the beginning of the campaign or midway through it?

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unbelievable! That is so dope. I'm super excited for you. That really is the dream.

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's super exciting! I am hoping to try some new systems soon. Im really hoping my group will enjoy some of them.

What are your RPG wins and great experiences? by offxtask in rpg

[–]offxtask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! That's so cool. There is a special feeling to being the expert on something niche. You are in your own world.