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Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official
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Comment on D6 TTRPG suggestions in ~games.tabletop
Minori Link ParentNo, but it was likely inspired by Savage Worlds since that was the first system to use bigger die for better skills. Savage Worlds can be a very tactical game with minis and combat and character...No, but it was likely inspired by Savage Worlds since that was the first system to use bigger die for better skills. Savage Worlds can be a very tactical game with minis and combat and character builds if you want it to be. I think Kids on Bikes is more focused on the narrative and simplicity.
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Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official
Minori Link ParentPutting it into practice requires changing your thinking to think first of the other person and what would make them happy. Once you've figured out what the other person wants, you can start...Putting it into practice requires changing your thinking to think first of the other person and what would make them happy. Once you've figured out what the other person wants, you can start sprinkling in the things you need out of the social interaction, or, even better, you can convince the person to act in a way that benefits both of you.
You're more likely to get good service at a restaurant if you're polite and complimentary. To soothe a crying child after they fell, you'd talk to the kid about how strong and brave they are, not share anecdotes about how you remember falling and crying too.
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Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official
Minori Link ParentIf you want to understand how to better interact with people broadly, I'd recommend reading How to Win Friends and Influence People. It's simple and effective. People with mild autism can be...If you want to understand how to better interact with people broadly, I'd recommend reading How to Win Friends and Influence People. It's simple and effective. People with mild autism can be extremely socially successful if they learn the language and communication tools.
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Comment on D6 TTRPG suggestions in ~games.tabletop
Minori (edited )Link ParentWith the popularity of narrative-focused games, I've been wondering about what's the best way to introduce TTRPGs. Personally, I originally fell into 4e because I wanted to run my own RPG with all...It's a good system for getting into TTRPGs.
With the popularity of narrative-focused games, I've been wondering about what's the best way to introduce TTRPGs. Personally, I originally fell into 4e because I wanted to run my own RPG with all the possibilities a video game could never simulate. Nowadays, Savage Worlds is the sweet spot for me.
Basically, I wonder whether narrative games actually are the easiest introduction point for people that grew up playing JRPGs and CRPGs or even war games.
Edit: Grammar.
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Comment on D6 TTRPG suggestions in ~games.tabletop
Minori Link ParentOooh, somehow hadn't heard about this. I'm playing Electric Bastionland for the first time next week. If it's fun, I'll definitely check this out!Mythic Bastionland
Oooh, somehow hadn't heard about this. I'm playing Electric Bastionland for the first time next week. If it's fun, I'll definitely check this out!
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Comment on Waving goodbye, carrying my bundle on a stick in ~talk
Minori Link ParentI won't get into it, but I am a queer woman that doesn't like safe spaces. I understand why some people value them. I personally come to Tildes for discussions, not hug boxing. While people should...At the very least, if you do not belong to the demographics of one of these groups recognize that sometimes those places are not for you to debate on.
I won't get into it, but I am a queer woman that doesn't like safe spaces. I understand why some people value them. I personally come to Tildes for discussions, not hug boxing. While people should be conscious of their biases and background, I don't want to limit contributions either.
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Comment on Tokyo, yeast, and expectations in ~travel
Minori Link ParentI've found 3 stars are much more about service than food, so I actually tend to avoid them now. 1 and 2 star places I'll possibly check out because many of them are fantastic.I've found 3 stars are much more about service than food, so I actually tend to avoid them now. 1 and 2 star places I'll possibly check out because many of them are fantastic.
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Comment on Neuroscientists find logical reasoning does not involve language-processing parts of the brain in ~science
Minori Link ParentAt a certain level of fluency, that voice should at least switch languages in my experience.At a certain level of fluency, that voice should at least switch languages in my experience.
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Comment on Any significant changes to Tildes are extremely unlikely in ~tildes.official
Minori LinkSince I haven't seen an explicit answer, @deimos are you open to merging PRs for any of the backlog items?Since I haven't seen an explicit answer, @deimos are you open to merging PRs for any of the backlog items?
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Comment on Why normal people aren’t using AI agents in ~tech
Minori Link ParentGoogle's model is better about this. ChatGPT's is worse.Google's model is better about this. ChatGPT's is worse.
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Comment on Tokyo, yeast, and expectations in ~travel
Minori Link ParentI'm so used to kana and kanji that romaji is a bit tricky. I chuckled reading erebeta. We'll see if I still remember these by the next time I visit (though hopefully they're not relevant), thanks!I'm so used to kana and kanji that romaji is a bit tricky. I chuckled reading erebeta. We'll see if I still remember these by the next time I visit (though hopefully they're not relevant), thanks!
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Comment on Tokyo, yeast, and expectations in ~travel
Minori Link ParentIn Japanese, how would you communicate that you're unwell? My Japanese is rusty at this point, and I haven't been in a position where I needed to use the elevator.In Japanese, how would you communicate that you're unwell? My Japanese is rusty at this point, and I haven't been in a position where I needed to use the elevator.
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Comment on Neuroscientists find logical reasoning does not involve language-processing parts of the brain in ~science
Minori Link ParentLearning other languages broke this a bit for me. Sometimes I'll think in concepts to connect English, Spanish, and Japanese in my head. Though I still think in language if I'm deeply analyzing...Same for me and it's so innate to my experience that I can't even really fathom or conceptualize the alternative
Learning other languages broke this a bit for me. Sometimes I'll think in concepts to connect English, Spanish, and Japanese in my head. Though I still think in language if I'm deeply analyzing something.
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Comment on Neuroscientists find logical reasoning does not involve language-processing parts of the brain in ~science
Minori Link ParentIf I'm thinking deeply, it often converts the speech to subtitles which I read and analyze inside my head.What does your inner narrator do when you're listening to someone else speak?
If I'm thinking deeply, it often converts the speech to subtitles which I read and analyze inside my head.
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Comment on Tokyo, yeast, and expectations in ~travel
Minori Link ParentCafés (kisatens) and chains are usually safe(r) for breakfast. In Tokyo, the Starbucks Reserve is an interesting spot. Nice inns or hotels may offer a Japanese breakfast!Cafés (kisatens) and chains are usually safe(r) for breakfast. In Tokyo, the Starbucks Reserve is an interesting spot. Nice inns or hotels may offer a Japanese breakfast!
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Comment on D6 TTRPG suggestions in ~games.tabletop
Minori Link ParentIt uses more than d6s, but there's also Into the Odd or Electric Bastionland for weird fantasy.It uses more than d6s, but there's also Into the Odd or Electric Bastionland for weird fantasy.
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Comment on Tokyo, yeast, and expectations in ~travel
Minori Link ParentDo you have to ask around in Japanese to find the elevator?Do you have to ask around in Japanese to find the elevator?
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Comment on Tokyo, yeast, and expectations in ~travel
Minori (edited )Link ParentHave you visited Japan? There's a weird, idiosyncratic mix of incredibly cool stuff and really annoying things. For example, almost every toilet has a bidet, but there are also plenty of restrooms...Have you visited Japan? There's a weird, idiosyncratic mix of incredibly cool stuff and really annoying things.
For example, almost every toilet has a bidet, but there are also plenty of restrooms without toilet paper or hand soap. Despite the lack of soap, they'll still have faucets with water to "wash" your hands!
The good and bad are often connected. Japanese flip phones were super advanced, so Japanese mobile keyboards still use a 12 key layout—which is better than QWERTY in my opinion.
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Comment on Tokyo, yeast, and expectations in ~travel
I can understand where you're coming from. Giving children a space to safely express their emotions is important. Depending on the time and place, it can be the right way to handle a crying child.
That example actually wasn't a hypothetical. I recently went biking with some children, and one of them fell and skinned their knee. The kid is usually brave but falls to bits if even mildly injured. After verifying nothing was seriously injured, we needed to bike back to the parents.
Children reflect the emotions of those around them. All the child psychology I've read says that calmly reassuring children is the best way to handle scary situations and soothe them. If the adult acts scared or starts crying a bunch, the child will learn that's the correct response. Sometimes it is but not usually.