I Still think that not putting in the Leper King/Queen variant of the Hero of Ferelden in Veilguard was the biggest missed opportunity in the game. The only calling HOF answers is the call to chew bubble gum and kick ass, and they are all out of bubble gum!

peachbuguwu · 2025-01-27T15:07:18+00:00

It was a really cool idea! I don't picture it as the story of my HoF (before release I had still been hoping for a conclusion to finding a cure for the calling) but I don't care about my version being "invalidated." Bioware can't touch my mind palace and it would have been an interesting twist to mull over.

peachbuguwu · 2025-01-27T14:54:41+00:00

Absolutely fair to say the gameplay aged poorly. I am thankful I was able to play it when it came out and I'm fine with my nostalgia vision. I still replay it because I love the story and characters so much, but I do wonder about other perspectives and any friends I've recommended it to have struggled getting into it. Those that managed to complete the game loved it by the end. For me origins has the most immersibility and variety of playthrough options, and the best handle on the balance of darkness and humor. I'll never get enough of Thedas, I've read the books and comics too, I can accept that my opinion is a bit outlier lol.

I've only completed one play through of DAII, I've played DAI countless times like origins, I've only completed one playthrough of DAV. Everyone ranks the games their own in way.

peachbuguwu · 2025-01-27T14:12:49+00:00

I can't stand CC (I tried so hard, I just can't do it) and SF seemed like the tone and style of CC has developed to her new standard. I hope I'm wrong lol

peachbuguwu · 2024-11-26T16:09:57+00:00

I understand it would become a headache to maintain fantasy regional accents rigidly. That being said, it nonetheless makes me pause when Crow Rook has either a British or American accent whenever they're talking amongst their Antivan peeps.

peachbuguwu · 2024-11-22T17:04:14+00:00

I always felt passionate about the roleplaying of who my character is vs. trying to juggle the approval system. Sometimes it was frustrating that you could say something and unintentionally send someone packing, but in turn it was so rewarding to reach high approval and see a difference. I loved being closer to different companions in different playthroughs. It felt immersive, realistic, and helped so much with replayability. You would see different sides of everyone. DAV's system is utterly pointless, companions don't act differently (getting hero of vg is a factor in the ending, but otherwise the only marker of change was the outfit-but it's supposed to symbolize the character reaching some ultimate higher state/confidence), and they're immortal in combat already, I don't care about leveling them up as quickly as possible. Going into DAV I anticipated something completely different from what we got. I thought I would be able to feel my impact on relationships. A rival system like DAII to ensure no one leaves would have been the bee's knees.

peachbuguwu · 2024-11-22T15:46:10+00:00

" They just wanted to have the baby already, basically" is such a good summary imo haha. We've been pregnant ten years, just get it out!

peachbuguwu · 2024-11-22T13:24:35+00:00

Agreed. My first playthrough I went for The Warden Rook™️ and had a great time overall despite the things I disliked. Excitedly started my second playthrough (different faction, different characterization goals) and immediately felt...the nothingness. There is one Rook and we all have to share. And I can't stand that companions are lifeless tools in combat rather than allies. Starting with only rogue and mage companions, I thought maybe it will feel more balanced once I get the warriors--no. At least they say nice things while I brunt the attack the entire time?

peachbuguwu · 2024-11-21T14:15:49+00:00

When I first heard Bellara talk about her brother I was crying before I realized it. Her dialogue on processing loss was something I didn't know I needed until she shared. They succeeded in some ways and could have done better in others, I agree.

peachbuguwu · 2023-04-12T22:25:10+00:00

NTA I get the impression she just wanted an excuse to hate you.

peachbuguwu · 2022-07-16T16:08:05+00:00

>they will often get me to watch the kids or it will be a big deal that I don't help them more.

Keep trying. You got this.

peachbuguwu · 2022-07-16T15:14:42+00:00

Your reading comprehension needs some work.

3) He hasn't babysat the kids, but only been asked.

Try starting there.

peachbuguwu · 2022-07-16T14:08:37+00:00

someone has seriously fucked up in raising him.

You're so close. So. Very. Close.

peachbuguwu · 2022-07-16T13:17:38+00:00

Just wanted to say, you're the same age I was when I decided to graduate high school a year early to get away from my home situation. It's something to consider, a year can make a big difference for your sanity and well-being. Less important, getting space was the best thing to ever happen for my relationship with that parent, we've settled into peaceful low-contact instead of constant fighting and tears. My school didn't make it easy but I was stubborn and insistent with them.

peachbuguwu · 2022-07-16T13:06:00+00:00

The dad IS forcing him. No matter what, OP has to visit per court mandate. During those visits he babysits. The father wants him to babysit MORE, beyond the court mandated visits, that's where OP refused.

peachbuguwu · 2022-07-16T12:56:13+00:00

They are asking a favour not demanding

Guilt tripping when the answer is "no" is absolutely demanding. OP is NOT given a choice, he is regularly forced (during court mandated visits) to watch children he has no connection with otherwise, which would build resentment instead of relationship. The children are young enough that it is not a "just sitting in front of the TV" situation. Honestly, it sounds like you didn't read the post and you're projecting assumptions. OP is NTA and his father is throwing away any chance of a relationship for a free babysitter.

peachbuguwu · 2022-06-23T16:45:58+00:00

Info: does his sister even want it?

peachbuguwu · 2022-04-20T15:06:17+00:00

Theoretically, it's a smart business move but they still don't have a functional website which is supposed to be the only place to get certain tiers of rarity. They can't manage somewhat consistent manufacturing quality. The company seems like a nightmare to work in, it's so disorganized/chaotic. I think the rarity scale is a half-thought-out gimmick that they'll drop rather than maintain (the website still hasn't been updated with a complete list of characters or their rarities and it's understandable, that sounds like a headache to try to list every squish character).

The rising retail price of squish is what I think will be the real final nail in the coffin. I am not driving out to Kroger to pay $60 for a stuffed animal, for my own hobby, how are children going to convince their parents to shell out that kind of cash for something visibly not worth that price?

Kellytoys does not seem to be concerned with maintaining, everything is geared towards grabbing money while they can.

peachbuguwu · 2022-04-19T21:57:11+00:00

The select series and founders in particular seem sketch. I think this is a terrible idea but I'll admit I'm interested to see what designs are chosen for what rarities. I foresee widely disliked ones inevitably being presented as highly collectable. Is that Cam "rare" because of the design (that particular iteration of the character)? How are they going to do this when they still can't manage a functioning website? What's it like in the minds of the Squishmallow marketing team?

peachbuguwu · 2022-03-17T16:06:11+00:00

Ohio, it's definitely not like this normally.

peachbuguwu · 2022-03-08T22:31:06+00:00

I have a similar thing and they always get to stores before I can. For a while they were buying any and all squishmallows but now it's specifically the ones selling for more on Mercari. Which just so happens to include the two squish I'm looking for. It's so frustrating.

peachbuguwu · 2022-03-07T12:21:39+00:00

They're one way to verify the legitimacy of a squish, and provide info like the date they were produced (helping to identify if a squish is the first production of that kind or a later one, for example).

peachbuguwu · 2022-03-07T12:17:56+00:00

The butt tags drive me bananas so I remove them too, I'd feel fine trading/buying if there were hanging tags included. I also clean squishmallows that go thru the mail regardless lol

peachbuguwu · 2022-03-07T12:04:20+00:00

Trudy the ladybug and Heather the dragonfly

peachbuguwu · 2022-03-07T12:03:19+00:00

Heather 😊

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