@faraday That was a super interesting link, thanks.
Is it weird I can sort of picture things in my head, sometimes, but reading descs.. the puzzle pieces don't click together?
@faraday That was a super interesting link, thanks.
Is it weird I can sort of picture things in my head, sometimes, but reading descs.. the puzzle pieces don't click together?
@Juniper THIS. This would drive me NUTS and drive me away from trying it.
Like I said, I see the point from either way. If I was any GOOD at AI, I might be inclined to use it, to take an image close to what I see in my head and make it even MORE closely aligned to how I picture a character.
So today is Administrative Professionals Day. I got an email from the rep I work for, being silly and telling me he appreciates me. I got a little thank you note, a snack bag of candy, and a Certificate for being good at my job.
And it just so happened that the union retirees meeting I helped set up and get things ready for, was meeting today. I got a delicious big plate full of Italian food. And Cake.
And in your Happy for the Hump Day.. Cutie Co-worker
I get to see the Eclipse in Totality today, and I got to work from home because tourists were coming. Win Win Win, because the dog is thrilled I'm home.
Not happy making per se, but chuckle and amusement making ---
When people are messaging you, asking you if the characters on a game similar to what you used to play, with the rarely seen names you used... are you.
I guess I'm a ghost, haunting the Mu-verse. -snrk-
I know, I know it's been months and I'm slacking.
But this one hit home for me.
I saw him in Iron Eagle as a little kid, and thought he was the best.
@reimesu Oh he WAS. SO MUCH EXCITE. He's not a fan of the car ride, though he did better on the way home than to work. But then he got here, and got to meet some new people, made new friends. Then he got home, and told my roommate alllllllll about it. And he slept HARD early. hahahaha He's such an adorable doof.
So yesterday, there was a thing that made me happy alllllll damned day. And I figured we could maybe share all the little things that we do, get, see, etc in the day to day that gives up a little bit of happy.
So, here is yesterday's. He needs a tie.
I mean, I can see both sides here. Would I like to be able to be anonymous, and just find somewhere fun to play? Of course, because we've all seen the shit I've been given, names I've been called, etc, even when I did nothing amiss, I would love to be anonymous. But at the same time, I am beyond sure I have my tells, patterns, and things, so people know when it's me.
The thing is for me, I don't go digging to find out who I may be playing with, unless they do something that makes something in my brain go "Wait!" It may be a good thing, or a bad thing, but.. there it is.
I know, there are people out there right now who may look at the idea I'm willing to RP with most everyone unless they've done something super egregious to me, or super gross that I've seen proof of. Something something people pleaser, ass kisser, whatever. But for me, it's more about wanting to believe in second chances.
@buttercup I mean, the Sheriff that had hassled him and his friends that one night? He's not interested in solving it.
Kids everywhere can be brutal. Groupthink and all. I know there are places it's /better/ but.. -shrug-
@reimesu Basically, it's someone on camera on like Twitch, generally with some sort of music in the background - low-fi, or whatever floats the streamer/chat's boat.
The one I discovered today, she sets a timer for like an hour, then there's a short break, etc. And having someone there, even if they're just on camera, it's like body doubling for people with ADHD.
this will probably not apply to everyone. But I have given in to the suggestions of following co-work streamers. I have found one who is completely my vibe, and it works better than podcasts or playlists, so far. I think if I keep them on a rotation, it might help me with all the things.
@buttercup It's such a weird, wild story. It really makes me wonder, you know? Did he mean to disappear/die? Was he just trying to get away, destress, go on some sort of spirit quest?
Did someone else have something to do with it?
I don't know.
I honestly think that any game, any size, any genre, can turn into a toxic cesspit. I think it has a lot to do with the players approved, and what staff allows to let slide/do nothing about. Staff attitudes on things matter too, of course.
I guess I wonder why they're quoting something clearly ancient. Also the 'civil war' comment definitely ticked some box, somewhere.
Necro-ing this thread. Lately I have been super into Supernatural with Ashley Flowers. My next episode queued up is on MK Ultra. They've covered some cool stuff.
I know Flowers from Crime Junkie, her OG podcast. Some other ones I am listening to/have listened to and enjoyed.
The Deck (and the deck investigates, a one season pod about one particular case)
Hide and Seek
The Generation Why podcast
The Vanished Podcast
Tom Brown's Body
Missing Maura Murray/Missing/Crawlspace (the first one spawned the other two from the same guys)
There are more, but a quick list.
While I love characters having secrets that can be revealed in RP if the opportunity arises.. I have had it go very, very wrong. I will not rehash how.
I mean, waaaay waaay back in the day, I saw a woman at the Ren Faire I worked at who was the physical embodiment of the medieval character I was playing - a badass swordswoman. I told one of the guys who worked in my area with me about it, and one day when we were heading out for the day, he steered me over to her.
HE had told her about my 'online collaborative story writing hobby', and about my character.. She was not only flattered, she offered to pose for photos for me, so I could USE HER as my PB. I was flustered and embarrassed, but I totally took pictures of her. I might still have one around here somewhere. So.. maybe not all people would be bothered, if they knew?