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Comment on I think I don’t like Pokémon anymore in ~games
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Comment on What's an atypical thing you do that you'd recommend to others? in ~talk
Apex Link ParentWhat brand of shampoo and conditioner do you use?What brand of shampoo and conditioner do you use?
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
Apex LinkI weighed in at my heaviest (214lbs) about two months ago and was told I’m prediabetic, so I started getting on the Peloton 3x per week about a month ago. I travelled Friday - Tuesday so I missed...I weighed in at my heaviest (214lbs) about two months ago and was told I’m prediabetic, so I started getting on the Peloton 3x per week about a month ago. I travelled Friday - Tuesday so I missed two of my workouts, then was utterly exhausted yesterday and skipped that workout too. I got back on today, despite my lack of motivation, and it felt good to get back to it.
I want to start playing pickleball (and I read that it can burn a lot of calories), but haven’t been able to sync up with a friend of mine to take an intro lesson at the same time.
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Comment on a/s/l? Tildes user survey question. in ~tildes
Apex Link ParentWould’ve preferred Oak Park if we could’ve found a nice affordable house there…but always got outbid 😩Would’ve preferred Oak Park if we could’ve found a nice affordable house there…but always got outbid 😩
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Comment on a/s/l? Tildes user survey question. in ~tildes
Apex Link ParentNapervillain here! Only recently moved out of Chicago.Napervillain here! Only recently moved out of Chicago.
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Comment on a/s/l? Tildes user survey question. in ~tildes
Apex Link ParentNot OP but in my opinion, it’s just keep your head on a swivel if you’re out in the evening (and most people aren’t “downtown” downtown in the evening - it’s mostly corporate offices). Be smart,...Not OP but in my opinion, it’s just keep your head on a swivel if you’re out in the evening (and most people aren’t “downtown” downtown in the evening - it’s mostly corporate offices). Be smart, don’t go down random alleys, and be aware of your surroundings. Maybe I’ve been lucky but I’ve never felt unsafe here.
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Comment on Dungeons & Dragons shows that modish guff doesn’t serve diversity and inclusion in ~games.tabletop
Apex (edited )Link ParentI agree with this so much. Folks will argue that they don’t want lore and preconceived notions about a species, monster, etc. because they want to create it themselves for their setting, but if...I agree with this so much. Folks will argue that they don’t want lore and preconceived notions about a species, monster, etc. because they want to create it themselves for their setting, but if you have it in the presented information, you can and have always been able to ignore it. It’s much harder, particularly for a new DM, to create things from whole cloth. If a DM isn’t given any info to guide the roleplaying, how do they know where to start from? It’s not as though in 5e’s setting books they present default lore and/or alignment for specific monsters and how they behave within that setting. Creativity thrives within restrictions and bounds, not a freeform “anything goes” approach.
I believe that all of these changes are to make the game more milquetoast and offend no one, and also require less creative juice from the D&D team.
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Comment on Requesting recommendations for a smart doorbell in ~tech
Apex LinkI really like the UniFi Protect doorbells I installed recently with power-over-Ethernet (not required) as it keeps the data local.I really like the UniFi Protect doorbells I installed recently with power-over-Ethernet (not required) as it keeps the data local.
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Comment on Vanilla World of Warcraft will soon be available in Unreal 5 on a private server in ~games
Apex Link ParentI feel the same way about D&D nowadays - it’s just not as much effort as older editions as you’re rewarded for just playing instead of using critical thinking and creativity. The emphasis on...I feel the same way about D&D nowadays - it’s just not as much effort as older editions as you’re rewarded for just playing instead of using critical thinking and creativity. The emphasis on simplicity and accessibility loses the magic in the process.
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In need of new bedding
I’m looking for some new king size sheets, and likely a new duvet cover as one of the ties inside is ripped. My wife is intrigued by Brooklinen and other brands marketed on social media, but I’ve...
I’m looking for some new king size sheets, and likely a new duvet cover as one of the ties inside is ripped. My wife is intrigued by Brooklinen and other brands marketed on social media, but I’ve read that those are terrible. Do any of you have brand recommendations that aren’t thousands of dollars?
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Comment on Why don't governments invest in their own dating apps? Would you use one? in ~life
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Comment on Vibe Check - Let AI find you the best things in ~tech
Apex Link ParentThis is amazing, thank you - I need to look into products for my upcoming newborn and this is so helpful.This is amazing, thank you - I need to look into products for my upcoming newborn and this is so helpful.
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Comment on Active communities for discussing 40k? in ~games.tabletop
Apex LinkI'd like to have an active community for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, but it's even more niche than 40k.I'd like to have an active community for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, but it's even more niche than 40k.
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Comment on Anything of interest for you at GenCon? in ~games.tabletop
Apex LinkI still can't decide if I should drop in or not. The last time I went was prior to COVID for one day, and planned on being there for all 4 days in 2020, but it got cancelled. I haven't been back...I still can't decide if I should drop in or not. The last time I went was prior to COVID for one day, and planned on being there for all 4 days in 2020, but it got cancelled. I haven't been back since. How is it now? Do you find it to be worthwhile?
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
Apex Link ParentI saw reference to tinned fish in a cheese shop last year and you inspired me to just pick some up online from Fishwife. Do you have any recommendations of what to pair it with? Aside from...I saw reference to tinned fish in a cheese shop last year and you inspired me to just pick some up online from Fishwife. Do you have any recommendations of what to pair it with? Aside from childhood tuna, this will be my first experience with it.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
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Comment on I am officially a DM now! in ~games.tabletop
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What variant rules/house rules do you use in your Warhammer fantasy roleplay 4e game?
I'm currently reading over and learning Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4e I'm moving more and more away from D&D and Pathfinder games towards others due to different mechanics, fantastic design, etc....
I'm currently reading over and learning Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4e I'm moving more and more away from D&D and Pathfinder games towards others due to different mechanics, fantastic design, etc.
I've seen much conversation about WFRP 4e online and how it's not as good as 2e, or too complex, or other arguments. I'm not looking to start edition warring, but how many of these arguments still hold true in 2023 with the newer rules from Up in Arms and Winds of Magic?
If there are complexities/gaps in 4e, what variant rules, house rules, or homebrew are you using to fix those things or fill them out?
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Comment on What is something that had far more variety than you expected once you looked into it? in ~talk
Apex Link ParentI’ve been loving me some Delta Green lately, but want to run Call of Cthulhu for the first time somewhat soon. I’ve collected most of the current books, but haven’t run a single session!I’ve been loving me some Delta Green lately, but want to run Call of Cthulhu for the first time somewhat soon. I’ve collected most of the current books, but haven’t run a single session!
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Comment on Favorite podcast app? in ~tech
You should check out the game Golden Sun.