I Have Mourned Several.... 

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plIZmTR-gtg)

Just wanted to let people know about this awesome Youtuber. If you haven’t seen his previous tabletop campaign, then I highly recommend watching them. They are amazing and can be found on his channel. Also I recommend watching this video and voting on the poll (which doesn’t require watching his previous campaigns). There’s probably a few options that I know so people might be interested in. The options ranged from Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Pokemon, Fallout, and to the Walking Dead. All of which have their merits as campaign setting ideas. Well... Hope everyone has a great day!

This so cool!!

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Milo!!! He was my hero growing up. Atlantis makes me so nostalgic and it still holds up.

tonite’s wisdom: milo atlantis….cute

Wow

For all your future scenario needs of “trapped in a murder house with freaking Bloody Mary”.

The Oracula is a new wraith that will be in the Book of Beautiful Horrors: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByEZ_EOCyILZTzhxdk5BQWpsWmc

Oh this great for character work and interesting to think about. Reblog to remember.

Character Development Questions: Hard Mode

Does your character have siblings or family members in their age group? Which one are they closest with?

What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?

What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?

Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know?

On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?

Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams?

Does your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?

Has your character ever fired a gun? If so, what was their first target?

Is your character’s current socioeconomic status different than it was when they were growing up?

Does your character feel more comfortable with more clothing, or with less clothing?

In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?

In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?

Is your character bothered by the sight of blood? If so, in what way?

Does your character remember names or faces easier?

Is your character preoccupied with money or material possession? Why or why not?

Which does your character idealize most: happiness or success?

What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?

Is your character more likely to admire wisdom, or ambition in others?

What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw? Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?

In what ways does your character compare themselves to others? Do they do this for the sake of self-validation, or self-criticism?

If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?

What does your character like in other people?

What does your character dislike in other people?

How quick is your character to trust someone else?

How quick is your character to suspect someone else? Does this change if they are close with that person?

How does your character behave around children?

How does your character normally deal with confrontation?

How quick or slow is your character to resort to physical violence in a confrontation?

What did your character dream of being or doing as a child? Did that dream come true?

What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?

Describe a scenario in which your character feels most comfortable.

Describe a scenario in which your character feels most uncomfortable.

In the face of criticism, is your character defensive, self-deprecating, or willing to improve?

Is your character more likely to keep trying a solution/method that didn’t work the first time, or immediately move on to a different solution/method?

How does your character behave around people they like?

How does your character behave around people they dislike?

Is your character more concerned with defending their honor, or protecting their status?

Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?

Has your character ever been bitten by an animal? How were they affected (or unaffected)?

How does your character treat people in service jobs?

Does your character feel that they deserve to have what they want, whether it be material or abstract, or do they feel they must earn it first?

Has your character ever had a parental figure who was not related to them?

Has your character ever had a dependent figure who was not related to them?

How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?

What does your character believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?

Reblogging to remember this for future reference. This is incredible!

Rennie Advice for Fantasy Writing

WEAPONS - Swords were expensive and not common. - They required a lot of maintenance, to keep them sharp and rust free, to ensure they weren’t bent or cracked or chipped. - You wouldn’t just adventure around with a notched blade. - A razor edge would not cut through bone; for that, you need a chisel edge. - Swords feel heavy if you don’t have the muscles built up, you can’t just pick one up and be able to start swinging accurately without practice. - Never throw. Dumb move, now you’re unarmed. - Bows take years to learn well; crossbows don’t. - Always unstring bow when not in use. - Always carry extra bowstring, don’t let it get wet. - More commonly quiver is hung from the belt. - Arrow wounds are serious. No valiant pincushion charges, no ripping it out. Require medical help. - Shields aren’t just for hiding; they’re for crowding and breaking teeth.

If I think of more lessons they taught me, I’ll add.

This fan game looks amazing! Can’t wait to play it. :)

PERSONA 4: YOUR AFFECTION - A Persona 4 Visual Novel/Fangame

Summary: With February drawing to a close and the case long behind them, the Investigation Team finds themselves with a new mystery on their hands. Stripped of their powers, they’re confronted not only with the innermost darkness of their own hearts… but with each other.  Genre: Romance/Visual Novel Rating: T - content warnings include homophobia (both internalized and externalized), sexism, parental neglect, alcohol (including underage drinking), non-explicit sexual themes, canon-typical swearing (including gendered slurs), and canon-typical violence.

Length: ~5-6 hours (about 1-2 hours per route)

Download Link:

Windows: Link 1 Link 2

Mac: Link 1 Link 2

To install: extract files and run .exe. (There’s a known issue with some antiviruses mistakenly flagging Ren’py games, so you may have to whitelist it or wait for our false positive claims to go through.)

A note about saves from the demo: While saves from after the route split will load, using them is not advisable if you’re going for a max-points run. Use the “skip” function instead. 

There is a spoiler-free walkthrough included in the zip files: it not only indicates the right responses to make for each choice in the game, but also has a bit more information on route difficulty and suggested order of play. 

Good luck everyone, and please enjoy the final release of the game! If you have any issues or wish to give us feedback, our askbox is open, and we will also be tracking the tags #p4youraffection and #p4ya!

This makes so much sense

I think we need to rework the whole “needing routine as an autistic person” thing because for the majority of allistic people, “routine” looks something like:

-wake up at 6am

-shower at 6:15am

-eat breakfast at 6:30am

-do important outings at 7am

-come home at 3pm

and so on..

And that is nothing like what I and many other autistic people experience (though it is what some experience).

Routine can be more accurately described as needing to do things in order to feel comfortable.

For example, I have no set time I wake up, I have no set time I do anything. But when I do wake up, I need to do my morning tasks in a specific order or I’ll struggle to function.

I get out of bed, turn on my lamp, switch my computer on, go to the bathroom, make my bed, get dressed, and sit down at my desk. That’s what a routine looks like to me.

If I’m cooking, I need to do things in a certain order or the food will be “wrong” (this could possibly be down to ARFID, but that is also comorbid with autism.)

There are other things like this. I guess you could call them mini routines. They aren’t a typical routine you’d see in a neurotypical or even someone who’s allistic.

For the longest time, I thought this was a symptom of autism I did not have at all but I do.

Just because a symptom doesn’t present in a neurotypical way, doesn’t mean it’s not there.

This is super useful reference.

Drugs in Thedas

Magical

Lyrium - Used as a liquid or a dust and makes the user feel strong and warm, and causes everything to sound lyrical. Added to liquor to make Aqua Magus. Used by Templars. Addictive. 

Dragon’s Blood - Imprints memories. Implied to feel warm. Used to create Reavers

Felicidus Aria - Used for perfume or potions believed to impart wisdom but also cause rapid aging. 

Stimulants

Smoke (Unnamed) - Implied tobacco referenced in Scout Harding’s Codex.

Elfroot - Magical Marijuana

Opiates

Smoke (Unnamed) - Implied opiate in Varric’s Codex in DAII

Hallucinogens

Purple Berries (Unnamed) - Hallucinogen referenced by Blackwall. 

Blood Lotus - Hallucinogen

Wyvern Venom - Hallucinogen. Added to liquor to make Aquae Lucidius. 

Deathroot - Hallucinogen (Violent - Implied to cause blood lust.) 

Aphrodisiacs

Orichalcum - Aphrodisiac (Ironically smells bad)

Unknown

Witherstalk - Unspecified effect on the mind when used in combination with other plants. Implied side effect of warmth. 

Smoke (Kohl) - A black powder considered particularly illicit within the Circle of Magi. 

Drug (Unnamed) - Colorless, faintly sweet-smelling liquid. Available in Orzammar. Appears to cause disorientation. 

Alcohol

Named Liquors - Alley King’s Flagon, Chasind Sack Mead, Garbolg’s Backcountry Reserve, Golden Sythe 4:90 Black, Legacy White Shear, Sun Blonde Vint-1, Wilhelm’s Special Brew, Aqua Magus, Dragon’s Piss, Hirol’s Lava Burst, Mackay’s Epic Single Malt, West Hill Brandy, Antivan Sip-Sip, Finale By Masaad, Absence, Abyssal Peach, Butterbile 7:84, Alvarado’s Bathtub Boot Screech, Flames of Our Lady, Carnal 8:69 Blessed, Silent Plains Piquette, Vint-9 Rowan’s Rose

Medicinal

Elfroot -  Can be used orally or topically. Soothes coughs, relieves indigestion and flatulence. Speeds healing and numbs pain.  

Spindleweed - Soothes fevers. Popular folk remedy. 

Embrium - Clears the lungs

Rashvine - Hardens the skin if prepared properly and applied topically. Toxic if ingested. 

Crystal Grace - Unspecified medicinal purpose.

Prophet’s Laurel - Can be applied orally, topically, or smoked. Unspecified medicinal properties. 

Amrita Vein - Soothes aches and ailments. 

Silverite - Can be used to cure poisons.

This is cool, and interesting there’s three big meeting of superheroes and the only ones who don’t descend in fighting each other over differences in opinion are Supergirl and the Flash. I don’t mind the conflict that other pairings have, but it’s refreshing to have superheros interact and it be fun. I’m really looking forward to see all of these though.

  ♫ One of these things is not like the others…  ♫