Best posts made by Hella

@Thenomain said in RP Ice Breakers:

@VulgarKitten said in RP Ice Breakers:

I don't believe you actually RP!

Maybe I only RP with the right people.

Kids having cancer. Or being deathly ill. Or suffering in any way, shape, or form. That can just go fuck itself. Not saying it's awesome when it happens to older-than-kids people, but it's fucking terrible when it happens to children. It's not fucking fair.

Big scenes are a major pain in the butt. I used to put months of RL prep work into them. And even then, I would generally get a 'council' of other players ICly to help out. Sometimes it was really great. Sometimes not so much.

I hate when the answer is 'it depends', but... it depends. When it comes to plot (and not just large social scenes) player buy in is key, I think, to how many people can work well in a big scene. A really engaged group makes it light work, makes it easier to handle more people and make each person come away feeling like they've told a part in a great story.

Edited to add: which brings me to a question that maybe should be a thread of its own but, how do YOU make a group engaged in your plot? Tips and tricks?

This is shitty all around. I'm sorry for you both. May the care and love of those around you give you comfort and peace to get you through the rough days.

@faraday said in RL-Friendly Game Design:

@ghost said in RL-Friendly Game Design:

I'm a writer. I want a collaborative writing system with some rules attached.

This, 100%. Also, I'm too old to learn fancy new tech things.

However, I do think it would be cool to have a platform like what Ghost is talking about, because I know I've played with some people who could take functions like that and make interactive story with it. I think it's something I'd love to watch others do. I bet it would look awesome and be very entertaining.

My favorite thing today:

@ghost it may not be my experience but it's a really valid point nonetheless.

MUSHing did used to be partly about that, for me, so I can see where you're coming from with it. In the last year or so, though, it's become solely about the stories to tell. Creating a character with deep impact on the story was one of the best feelings, and watching that impact play out was rewarding. In the last year I kept OOC interaction to a bare minimum and was much happier for it when telling the story.

But I know that's not everyone's experience and I appreciate you posting this up for the diversity of viewpoint.

People who expect you to constantly, vocally be grateful to them. I get less and less grateful each time.

@lotherio said in Mourning a character, how do you do it?:

@hobos said in Mourning a character, how do you do it?:

Sometimes I still think about Famous Outlaw and am real-life inspired by things that Famous Outlaw said. Famous Outlaw pulled on my heartstrings forever. Famous Outlaw is a fantasy character in a fantasy world but perfectly meaningful to me.

Dang, now I want to hear tales of this rakish rogue.

Famous outlaws are the best characters. I'm not biased at all.

@Arkandel said in Health and Wealth and GrownUp Stuff:

@Kestrel There's a difference between accepting your body for what it is, or at the very least being okay with the fact you'll never be perfect (because you never will be)

@faraday said in The Case Against Real PBs:

Your points are often valid, but are presented in such an antagonistic manner that they get lost. People just end up reacting to the flames. So no, I don't feel that's constructive from a forum standpoint

I agree with this. There are some good points in what is presented, but they get buried under the antagonism, which is not restricted to just Ghost's posts. This whole thread has been a good representation of the general issue, which is that there's some interesting content and discussion that could happen, if it wasn't overshadowed. I've never thought about the issue of using celebrity PBs or not before and those posting in this thread have made some really good points that have helped me give the matter more consideration. I still don't know where I fall on the issue but it was helpful to read the various stances posed here.

People who require social media proof of your love and gratitude for them. People=my mother.

"How come you never post pictures of me on your Facebook? Are you embarrassed? Why don't you thank me for everything I do for you on there?" Followed by a thirty minute rant about how clearly I'm only posting to FB to make men jealous (????) and to hurt her feelings.

Because apparently saying the good things to her face multiple times a week doesn't count. We all know it only counts if it's on social media, right?!

@faraday said in I owe a lot of people some apologies.:
That's not to say my games are happy unicorn utopias

... okay, but could you make a happy unicorn utopia game, pls? Asking for a friend.

I've been pondering medication for anxiety, but the thought of it terrifies me (which is, of course, the anxiety guiding me). Good for you, for being able to take that step.

It's what the world needs more of, @il-volpe. Thank you for being that shining beacon.

I take heart that the newer generations seem to be so much better (in general) about acceptance and equality. My daughter recently started wearing skirts after a period where she hated them. She came out to show me her new skirt, twirling and so pleased, and I said, offhand, "Ooh girly flippy skirt, so cute." And she gives me a withering look and says "Clothing isn't gendered mom."

Totally right (god it's hard to admit to your teen when they're right) and I thanked her for pointing it out to me and resolved to be more mindful. A silly comment I never would have thought twice about, but for her pointing it out to me. It's needed and important. Glad you were recognized for your Pride.

I get inspired to write and RP through reading the incredible words of others so I'd love to read some of people's favourite poetry, if they'd care to share.

I read Hymn for the Hurting by Amanda Gorman today and fell in love with the poignant urgency of her words.

Hymn for the Hurting
by Amanda Gorman

Everything hurts,
Our hearts shadowed and strange,
Minds made muddied and mute.
We carry tragedy, terrifying and true.
And yet none of it is new;
We knew it as home,
As horror,
As heritage.
Even our children
Cannot be children,
Cannot be.

Everything hurts.
It’s a hard time to be alive,
And even harder to stay that way.
We’re burdened to live out these days,
While at the same time, blessed to outlive them.

This alarm is how we know
We must be altered —
That we must differ or die,
That we must triumph or try.
Thus while hate cannot be terminated,
It can be transformed
Into a love that lets us live.

May we not just grieve, but give:
May we not just ache, but act;
May our signed right to bear arms
Never blind our sight from shared harm;
May we choose our children over chaos.
May another innocent never be lost.

@reimesu said in 2022: A New Year, New Dead Celebrities:

According to a tweet from George Takei, we lost Nichelle Nichols today.

All I saw at first was 'George Takei' and I nearly cried.

RIP Nichelle

@Runescryer said in Good TV:

@Hella Can't wait for A Game Of You next season...

Barbie was great and Martin Tenbones looked and sounded amazing.

Agreed. Stephen Fry was also a highlight for me. But he always is.

I don't know if anyone else is as concerned about watching their budget these days, but I figured there might be one or two of us out there in this economy, struggling a bit. I figured it could be good to have a thread that watched out for good deals/savings, anything to lighten the economic burden a bit.

Hopefully it's welcome!

DoorDash has a deal going on for anyone with Prime membership (in Canada, at least, I'm not too sure for anywhere else) where you can get an entire year of DoorDash DashPass (free delivery) for free. https://fb.watch/l5MEAP7BDx/