other people

I notice you didn’t say “other humans” there. I think that speaks for itself.

If you’re running high fantasy, try it RAW. It actually feels pretty natural in setting.

If you’re playing low fantasy, then yeah proficiency without level works, but i’d probably also really limit access to magic and slow down level progression.

🫂

I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how well transitioning goes. Just give it time ❤️

It’s ok to not be ok 🫂

We all struggle with something. You’re allowed to take up space, vent your feelings, and lean on us for support. It’s why we’re here ❤️

We’re glad you’re still with us and that you’re getting help

Glad you’re getting help, Miisha. We love you and we’re glad you’re here.

When you’re in the middle of the bad feelings, try to remember they won’t last forever 🫂❤️ The cycle always comes around again and you’ll most likely feel better in the morning. Also mood stabilizers would help.

I’d say the biggest difference between indie and non-indie is how corporate they are. I.e. - do the actual game designers and artists own and run the company, or is it run by suits and shareholders?

In that sense Paizo is still 1000% indie. Run by nerds with no corporate shareholders to answer to.

No… I don’t know how to fix tires 🤣

Yeah. I play a lot less videogames than I used to.

Aww, thank you.

It’s one thing to know something, another to believe it 😥

But i’m working on it 😊

If I were making a list of clichés about FATE, I would have to include some variant of “GM may I” on the list.

Like “GM can I invoke my Aspect of ‘Grizzled Private Investgator’ to get a bonus to chasing this guy? I do run a lot.”

And maybe the stereotype of playing Microscope at every session 0, or being a wannabe improv comedian

(I’ve run a lot of FATE and it’s my favorite least favorite system 🤣)

Yes, but I don’t think i’ve had someone tell me that explicitly to my face. It’s more the sort of thing they insinuate.

No one here (here being blahaj) is downvoting you, because Ada has them disabled 😝

Can’t speak for other instances tho

Gotta set realistic goals for yourself 💅

No. I can say that from experience

Hugs 🫂

And unfortunately it can be pretty normalized 😥

Have you had someone tell you that you need fixing? If they have, that’s awful 🫂

Right?

Also, assuming we take the movies at face value Padme was very much into Anakin and also for a good portion of their relationship had the upper end of the power dynamic. We shouldn’t paint her as someone without agency.

I mean, she married him after he committed genocide and advocated for fascism. She knew exactly who he was, perhaps more than anyone, and she still wanted to have his babies.

I’m more predisposed to “I can fix her”, but I couldn’t bring myself to depict any woman as unfixable.

…I think that says a lot about me 😅

As blumineck has shown us, you absolutely can transfer your knowledge of bows to using improvised ammunition. I’d just give it a -2 item penalty for the improvised ammo and maybe only a 20 or 30ft range increment.

Please don’t take this the wrong way, but…

This kinda feels like a symptom of some untreated mental health issues. Not that your ideas are bad, but rather than coming across as a reasonable interlocutor you’re sounding a bit like you’re coming apart at the seams. 😥

I know you see a big problem and want to frantically work towards a solution as hard and fast as you can, but no one changes the world overnight. Pace yourself. Take a shower. Eat something you really enjoy. And most importantly, seek out community with others (not online!) because fear and anxiety about the future is always harder to handle when you’re alone. Especially community with others that share your values - but maybe not your specific area of focus - because its good to remind ourselves that other people are doing good work on other important things, too.

Maybe AI is conscious. I’m not willing to discount that idea entirely, but right now i’m not convinced. And in any case, we have to pursue activism in ways that won’t burn us out - the fight for a better world is a marathon and not a sprint, so remember to stop to take care of yourself along the way.

And if you can afford one and can find one you trust, maybe chat with a therapist? You seem a bit manic about this, but level headedness is needed for the fights that lie ahead of us.

Maybe i’m overreaching, feel free to ignore this comment if so 🤷‍♀️

…but you don’t seem like you’re in a good place right now, mentally, and I want you to get the help you need if you need it.