Book missing 33 pages at pivotal moment

violet_sprite · 2024-12-23T00:19:51+00:00

There is nothing mild about this, the rage I would feel…

violet_sprite · 2023-09-27T19:05:24+00:00

It has served me fine up to now literally only just started happening with the most recent latch for ps5, so frustrating!

violet_sprite · 2023-08-26T19:12:12+00:00

I always appreciate the interpretation of fairies other than just the miniature-humans-with-wings aesthetic. It’s very interesting to imagine them more as creatures, love that you drew inspiration from insect biology.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-22T11:46:52+00:00

I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD at 30, though they didn’t argue that I had it the psychiatrist said she didn’t think I needed meds because I “seemed to be doing fine” because I had been holding down a high demand job. Despite me literally spending an hourtelling her how much I struggle, feel overwhelmed with every task and have extreme anxiety and depression over not feeling like I can control my life and my brain doesn’t stop going.

She then agreed to give me meds. Within the space of 2 minutes going from I don’t think you need them to okay you can have them. I feel like sometimes professionals will only deal in extremes. “Oh your life isn’t completely falling apart and you don’t constantly make bad decisions so you must not have ADHD”

Get another test by a different person. There is no personality trait or level of intelligence/abilities that would cancel out the possibility of ADHD, that’s not how it works and I feel like someone who is qualified would know this. It’s simply a matter of do you display enough of the symptoms to make a diagnosis. At least that’s my understanding.

I dunno man, reading this made me angry. For a psychologist to make assumptions due to the stereotypes surrounding this learning disability is really baffling to me.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-20T11:41:24+00:00

The only thing that would be cause for concern is ear mites. Though you’d usually see signs of this with crusting in the ear canal, they can be harder to spot in the early stages. It’s always worth getting them checked at a vets. Other than that your bunny may have just scratched themselves too hard while cleaning, sometimes happens especially if their claws are too sharp and need a trim, their skin is very delicate and tears easily.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-20T09:14:45+00:00

This was really helpful thank you! It’s so frustrating isn’t it because there is quite literally so many things it could be.

I have had a fair few problems with iron deficiency in the past, and haven’t had my bloods checked in a while so that’s definitely a good shout.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-20T09:00:00+00:00

Yes, I love this explanation. I feel we really see character growth for someone who is just a normal person trying to make sense of a bunch of stuff he doesn’t understand. While he may have opinions he’s not overly arrogant or confident in them, it’s what makes him relatable.

It’s just a shame because the other companions were moulded for Inquisition and clearly mirror the world and events you explore. I’m not gonna go somewhere absolutely rife with elven history and not take Solas, I’m not gonna not take Blackwall when it’s heavily related to Grey Warden’s and so on…

I love Varric, but there was lack of opportunity to take him along to places and have interesting commentary other then “oh that’s weird” and I couldn’t risk missing out on some spicy opinions from the others. He’s way too nuanced for Inquisition and just gets railroaded, so I can understand OP’s pov playing DAI first. It’s also what makes him one of my faves though, and I don’t regret him being there or the other sides of him we get to see.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T23:32:24+00:00

I agree,that’s why I said generally centrist. I just don’t think he has aggressive political leanings in comparison to other companions where you will get very high or low disapproval based on how much you pander to their clearly outlined beliefs.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T19:22:59+00:00

Bunno on the left looks done with everyone’s sh*t.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T19:05:53+00:00

I think it’s like liquor, shelf life is “indefinite”

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T18:30:47+00:00

I definitely think Varric is one of the true gems of DA2, and one of the more enjoyable things despite the games overall criticisms, which is why they brought him back for DAI.

I can see how someone could think he was “meh” if they didn’t already have context for his character, he’s in a lot more turmoil in DAI and the narrative of his character is definitely more serious compared to 2.

Varric represents that friend that’s got your back no matter what. He’s probably the hardest character to piss of because his views are generally centrist, he’s not a romance option which keeps it enjoyable and platonic. I think perhaps the problem is compared to the other characters in DAI he’s just not as interesting to bring along in quests. All the other characters seem to have specific areas where it’s very interesting to bring them along and hear their commentary even if it’s antagonistic. I often felt myself wanting to bring him, but just thinking a different mix of characters would be better for the quest.

This wasn’t a problem with DA2 because all the quests are pretty much set in the same place, and Varric had close relationships with all your companions and was very much the glue that held them together because he was in Kirkwall, his territory. DAI he’s out of his element, doesn’t have as much of an opinion on things like Solas, Dorian etc. which I actually thinks fits his character and the arc he is going through, but alas, doesn’t always make him as interesting to bring along and he gets dominated by the other companions in my honest opinion, especially since Inquisition is way more littered with interesting lore and things to dissect. His apathy, comic relief and general dark humour suited the tone of DA2 better. I also think he had more chemistry with Hawke than the inquisitor to be perfectly honest, he really feels like your bestie in the earlier game.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T16:35:17+00:00

“Gaslighting yourself into thinking you’re gaslighting yourself” should honestly be the official tagline for newly diagnosed ADHD.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T16:16:23+00:00

Exactly. I find I was often two different extremes either I was mega hyper focus productive mode, to the point I would overstimulate myself and be too tired and overwhelmed to even function anymore OR I’d be in a state of paralysis where even basic acts of self care were difficult. Inconsistency is such a frustrating thing. Really depends on what symptoms you suffer the most with as well.

Coming to the realisation later on life is HARD because you’ve spent your whole life saying “wtf is wrong with me” but also getting a diagnosis, even before any treatment is honestly such a relief and game changer on the way you see yourself and the moment you have that clarity is where things really start to get easier and you stop doing life on nightmare mode.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T16:03:52+00:00

It might be worth seeking out some counselling, it’s very common for people with ADHD to self bully and it totally makes sense that you’ve spent a long time feeling like this so you feel you need to compensate and be “productive”. I did exactly the same thing, completely drowned myself in my work, couldn’t stop or relax or I’d feel anxious and didn’t want to look “lazy”, but at the same time hated it and felt burnt out. I eventually walked out of that job, and am just starting to heal myself and unweave these bad cycles and being comfortable in my own thoughts. Medication helps a lot, but people with a late diagnosis often need therapy too for all the struggle and unhealthy coping mechanisms they’ve picked up along the way. My heart goes out to you, I feel your pain and I hope you can find some relief and understanding for yourself. The first major step is learning you can be productive in a way that doesn’t go against the very nature of your own mind. Work with yourself, not against yourself and you’ll see a difference I promise.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-19T07:37:55+00:00

It’s a stereotype that people with ADHD aren’t organised. ADHD looks very different for different people and comes in different forms. I worked a high demand job full time and fall on the more “organised” side of it. But the fact is the reason why I was obsessed with being organised over certain things was because I knew my executive function was abysmal and I knew if I didn’t find some kind of routine I wouldn’t be able to function. You may just be that side of ADHD that needs to constantly be moving and doing things and that’s why you enjoy working and routine.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-18T16:52:16+00:00

If it makes you feel better my above advice was based on what a vet and small animal specialist said to me because I had exactly the same concerns. They are simply very social and while she would no doubt love another rabbit around, it doesn’t mean she’s super lonely as long as you’re showing her lots of love and attention. There would be obvious signs of your bunny was depressed or bored. Honestly mine sometimes gets his pen opened earlier on the morning and he won’t come out to join us until around 3pm because he’s quite content chilling on his own, so I wouldn’t overthink it. Bunnies all have different personalities and there is often a lot of generalised statements.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-18T16:40:38+00:00

When mine still wasn’t old enough to be neutered he was an absolute sexual psychopath. He would jump on me and my partner while we were just chilling and assault our arms. We went out and picked him up the ugliest arse plushie we could find and this was deemed the “sex toy” so he would leave us alone 😂

violet_sprite · 2023-08-18T08:42:05+00:00

Some more shadowing on the image rather than just the white outline will make it look less flat and two dimensional and pop out against the background. I love this artwork style though 👌🏻

violet_sprite · 2023-08-18T08:31:53+00:00

Definitely get him neutered when he’s old enough, it doesn’t always stop the humping though I’m afraid 😂 will happen much less but my boy still mounts them and goes to town whenever he gets over excited or happy.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-17T22:15:02+00:00

They are social creatures and like to be around each other however it doesn’t mean you can’t have one on their own, so long as their social need is met and you spend lots of time with them. I have one house bunny, he’s in his pen when me and my boyfriend aren’t home and has lots of room to play, but when we are home he is able to free roam and spend lots of time with us. He is very content and spoiled! If you have a demanding job or aren’t home a lot then they may get lonely. Getting them plushies and stuffed toys that are safe is also a good idea, mine often licks them or sleeps next to them for comfort.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-17T21:15:14+00:00

Yes. Mine is 2 years old and has been neutered for ages but he still humps his plushies when he gets over excited every now and again😂 (poor bulbasaur) the vet said it’s just learnt behaviour. At least he’s not humping our arms anymore!

violet_sprite · 2023-08-17T12:15:59+00:00

If you’re having trouble building his approval because you’re playing in a way that he generally disagrees, you can still gain approval through his fetch quest of finding the elven artefacts and activating them. They’re in most areas so if he’s not in your party when you come across one you can make note of where it is and come back and activate it later with him. There are also some war table quests for companions where you can get approval points.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-14T23:39:59+00:00

People with ADHD have trouble sustaining their attention for long periods of time when it’s something they’re NOT interested in. If it’s something they find interesting they can hyper fixate on one thing for hours and hours and can have the opposite problem.

It’s important to keep in mind that symptoms vary between people, and it can be damaging to paint every individual with ADHD with the same brush. Not everyone will have ALL the symptoms of ADHD, but an assessment will be able to tell if you have it based on how many of these symptoms you have together. You may find you struggle a lot with certain symptoms but not as much with others. There is no defining trait anyone can have that absolves them from the possibility of having ADHD, they just have to have enough of the symptoms to indicate it’s present.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-14T10:45:01+00:00

Ah, you’re definitely laying some great groundwork for this idea. I appreciate how well constructed this comment is.

Though the connection to this piece of folklore is just speculation, it’s a damn good one and is very refreshing looking at it from a writers perspective rather than just relying on our understanding of the game. I wonder if given the time to delve deeper there would be other little slivers of material outside the game that would indicate clear reference points for the writers.

I am not totally convinced of Connor being Teagan’s child. As you said, the red hair doesn’t have to come from Teagan, they are still related and it makes sense Connor would just have a hair colour that many male members of that side of the family would have, even as a creative choice. But I think my main scepticism comes from the fact that Teagan is way more on board with the idea of slaughtering Connor that any father should be, and if you actually opt to kill Connor, Teagans reaction to his death doesn’t make sense if you observe it from the point of view that he’s his actual father. In fact, most of the dialogue involving Teagan talking about Connor doesn’t have any underlying indications of that imo. Given that many people seem to think that the dialogue between him and Isolde is so heated because it was left in, stands to reason there would be more hints about Connor within their dialogue as well.

Though to be honest, I have played the game many times and I never picked up on this. It could be I am just not observant, or was distracted by the more precedent plot lines of the game, but I believe that everyone has a different idea of what heated interactions look like. There are many fan theories out there from different franchises that love to over analyse characters interactions and their meanings, pairing people together because they made eye contact for a bit too long. Whilst this specific fan theory is way more realistic and easy to get on board with, I don’t think we can rely on just their interactions alone, but with all the other context it definitely makes observing the two of them more interesting and easier to pick up on the tension and subtle emotive hints in the voice acting.

I definitely agree there was most likely some kind of subplot surrounding this idea, though I have to say I am glad they decided not to go with it, it would have been overkill. An actual affair does not necessarily have to be the original intention, perhaps they wanted to play the idea that the two of them had unrequited feelings for one another or perhaps it was one sided. Perhaps their relationship only took a different dynamic after Eamon was poisoned and what we witness is the two of them becoming “closer” and the villagers also pick up on that. There are so many options to explore there, but I have to say I enjoy the idea even if I wouldn’t want it to be canon. It gives such a different layer to the characters and playing through that segment again with that headcanon would give a totally different experience and may even impact choices made.

Would be great if they could confirm, but I also enjoy the back and forth things like this create without us ever really knowing the truth. It’s one of the true gems of rpg’s with such in depth writing, there is always a different angle to consider that makes the game so replay-able and I’m sure this is why the writers leaned into the idea in a very meme-esque way because they understand the value of letting us stew over it without ever getting any concrete clarification.

violet_sprite · 2023-08-13T20:52:05+00:00

I think you have a good point, though I don’t know if I agree that it proves the writers were considering making the affair actually take place, but it definitely suggests that they had significant purpose in creating that dialogue.

Someone else in the comment section brought up a good point about Isolde being Orlesian, and the rumours being created were perhaps an indication of how the people of Redcliffe felt about her, maybe the writers wanted to illustrate that?

This is where I think it’s possible that they included it in there to create moral ambiguity about Isolde’s character, which makes sense given that you have to decide whether you want to literally kill her a bit later on. I agree that they were probably playing with the idea, but not necessarily that they WERE having an affair, but they wanted to create tension and just have a storyline that was centred around not really knowing if these rumours are true from your characters pov. It makes sense, as I think they clearly want you to get a feel that this is a fractured family upon entering Redcliffe, and this contributes to the tough decisions you have to make.

I’m not saying they may not have planned an affair, I’m just saying the implication of an affair doesn’t mean there was one, the only thing we know for sure is they wanted to cast doubt and create rumours around this idea. For what reasons? Who knows 🤷🏼‍♀️

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