Mar 21, 2021 5:43 am
Mike says:
Ouch! Nasty. I hope it is not too serious and that the recovery process is not too protracted and awkward.OoC Chat
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Thanks! As long as I'm off my feet I'm not in any pain. As a positive side-effect that has gotten me out of doing a few chores around the house! X-ray results will be in on Monday.
Mar 21, 2021 5:48 am
Jusika says:
Oof! Hitting that toe is unfortunate, I hope you are gonna be alright, Len!Comrades, I wanna share something.
So you remember I learned Morse code, right? Wanted to for a long time, but just wouldn't start for some reason.
There's this place online, it is a virtual radio, where people communicate in Morse. Only one button to press and make different rhythmic signs.
And I met someone there. Someone who has changed my life. I actually feel happy. Imagine that, me - happy! Enjoying every moment! That character I made for DnD was ironic and nothing like me, as I was just spiraling down the depression swamp. That person taught me how to meditate, got me into spiritual stuff. Me, a rationalize-everything type of person. So now I just enjoy weird non-scientific stuff I forbade myself from enjoying. I go outside more, I enjoy every mundane thing, I dropped procrastination and some other bad habits I had. I even started to write poetry which I didn't do for 5 years. Never felt so good!
And now to why I wanna tell this. Besides that I just wanna share it with someone.
Everyone has this thing they always wanted to do, but never started.
Do it.
Just do it!
Do it, and get something great out of it!
Sending love and hugs
Mar 21, 2021 9:56 am
Ouch indeed Len, I hope the recovery time will pass fast and smoothly!
That is very wholesome Jusika, I am glad for your epiphany, it is so nice to see/read! That seems like a very healthy viewpoint, and you struck a nice balance :))
I very seldom also dip into poetry, and beginning of this week the starts aligned and I had time, energy, mood and inspiration for one.
Would you like to share what you wrote? I at the least would be curious and appreciative. Also, today is world poetry day, so perfect timing!
That is very wholesome Jusika, I am glad for your epiphany, it is so nice to see/read! That seems like a very healthy viewpoint, and you struck a nice balance :))
I very seldom also dip into poetry, and beginning of this week the starts aligned and I had time, energy, mood and inspiration for one.
Would you like to share what you wrote? I at the least would be curious and appreciative. Also, today is world poetry day, so perfect timing!
Mar 21, 2021 1:39 pm
Thank you for your kind words, everyone!
Would you like to share what you wrote? I at the least would be curious and appreciative. Also, today is world poetry day, so perfect timing!World poetry day? Wow, cool! Yes, why not! I'm gonna trade it for one of yours xD
Pitrio says:
Would you like to share what you wrote? I at the least would be curious and appreciative. Also, today is world poetry day, so perfect timing!
[ +- ] Here
I’m breathing in
It smells of soil and wood that’s wet
You, but a girl I never met,
Were once like me,
I bet you stood here once and read
The name
Within,
In trepidation, albeit curious, perplexed
You listened birds sing their trill
In their nests, as sun was setting in the west
And thought of those who rest, until
Became
It smells of soil and wood that’s wet
You, but a girl I never met,
Were once like me,
I bet you stood here once and read
The name
Within,
In trepidation, albeit curious, perplexed
You listened birds sing their trill
In their nests, as sun was setting in the west
And thought of those who rest, until
Became
Mar 21, 2021 4:50 pm
Jusika says:
World poetry day? Wow, cool! Yes, why not! I'm gonna trade it for one of yours xD[ +- ] Here
I’m breathing in
It smells of soil and wood that’s wet
You, but a girl I never met,
Were once like me,
I bet you stood here once and read
The name
Within,
In trepidation, albeit curious, perplexed
You listened birds sing their trill
In their nests, as sun was setting in the west
And thought of those who rest, until
Became
It smells of soil and wood that’s wet
You, but a girl I never met,
Were once like me,
I bet you stood here once and read
The name
Within,
In trepidation, albeit curious, perplexed
You listened birds sing their trill
In their nests, as sun was setting in the west
And thought of those who rest, until
Became
[ +- ] I smell clouds
Fear of death is strange and failing
The scythe wanders and knows no span
Like a net tripping, entangling
But you are the fisherman
A metallic scent tints the air
Like sweet pollens for bees
Brewing mortality with care
In your head underseas
Frothing with sunshine and ivy
Spiced by clouds and stones
Cooks can use everything wisely
Be it delight or bones
Could this taste be a twisted joy?
Or harmony mastered?
Are not all truths found in a fold?
Two faces, same laughter
To touch clouds while rooted in ground
To smell a memory
By hearing a wandering sound
Growing from penury
You could map your palm for the past
Guessing which was the sea
That rolled you here at last, miscast?
Worrying about forgetting
I changed a lot from the weather
Am I the same person?
Now I smile, not cry for tether
I die with each lesson
The scythe wanders and knows no span
Like a net tripping, entangling
But you are the fisherman
A metallic scent tints the air
Like sweet pollens for bees
Brewing mortality with care
In your head underseas
Frothing with sunshine and ivy
Spiced by clouds and stones
Cooks can use everything wisely
Be it delight or bones
Could this taste be a twisted joy?
Or harmony mastered?
Are not all truths found in a fold?
Two faces, same laughter
To touch clouds while rooted in ground
To smell a memory
By hearing a wandering sound
Growing from penury
You could map your palm for the past
Guessing which was the sea
That rolled you here at last, miscast?
Worrying about forgetting
I changed a lot from the weather
Am I the same person?
Now I smile, not cry for tether
I die with each lesson
Mar 21, 2021 5:12 pm
Oh, oooh! So you have actually put a name in the spoiler. Damn, I was like "here", as in here you are, but yeah I guess that makes a pretty fitting name, haha. Gonna keep it.
Also, I have read it twice. I like it, I'm big on descriptive stuff! And I'm probably gonna have to read that a couple of times more to interpret all the metaphors, but it does sound pretty peaceful and optimistic to me. Happy world poetry day!
Also, I have read it twice. I like it, I'm big on descriptive stuff! And I'm probably gonna have to read that a couple of times more to interpret all the metaphors, but it does sound pretty peaceful and optimistic to me. Happy world poetry day!
[ +- ] Knock knock!
Mar 22, 2021 1:14 am
Wow, it's nice to be in a game with so many creative people :)
I hope your foot gets better soon, Len.
I hope your foot gets better soon, Len.
Mar 22, 2021 6:49 am
Wonderful poems! And thanks for the well-wishes. Walking about pretty well now and dodging a few chores in the bargain ;)
I am not nearly so gifted, but there is a poem that has stuck with me for many years, regarding teaching:
No written word nor spoken plea
Can teach the kids what they should be.
Nor all the books on all the shelves
It's what the teachers are themselves.
I am not nearly so gifted, but there is a poem that has stuck with me for many years, regarding teaching:
No written word nor spoken plea
Can teach the kids what they should be.
Nor all the books on all the shelves
It's what the teachers are themselves.
Mar 22, 2021 2:19 pm
lenpelletier says:
No written word nor spoken plea
Can teach the kids what they should be.
Nor all the books on all the shelves
It's what the teachers are themselves.
Mar 22, 2021 7:54 pm
Impressive creativity.
Unfortunately no poetry in this post! Only to say that my posting may get a bit erratic over the next three days, due to late shifts.
Unfortunately no poetry in this post! Only to say that my posting may get a bit erratic over the next three days, due to late shifts.
Mar 23, 2021 3:16 am
There once was a man from London
Who's night shift work was mundane
We're waiting to see
What his next post will be
It's been so long it's driving us insane.
(honestly, I've rarely noticed the erraticness of your posts, Mike)
Who's night shift work was mundane
We're waiting to see
What his next post will be
It's been so long it's driving us insane.
(honestly, I've rarely noticed the erraticness of your posts, Mike)
Mar 23, 2021 3:59 am
Haha, nice improvisation, Astroloma!
Yeah, me neither. Besides, Mike's posts tend to be so big, so for that size you'd expect them to be rare xD
Yeah, me neither. Besides, Mike's posts tend to be so big, so for that size you'd expect them to be rare xD
Mar 23, 2021 3:27 pm
Mike says:
Also unless they have a bugbear and a tiefling in their ranks the uniforms for Euphoria and Kaa might not be appropriate.Are those cloaks hooded, is it possible to put the hood on and not show the face at all?
Also, I take it false identity feat wouldn't work here, would it? As I understand it, charlatans can use makeup and stuff to look like anyone, but then maybe it would not apply to hiding their race, would it? Besides that's probably just the flavor, it's more about forging papers, right? It's just a theoretical question because I think I get only one false identity and it's gotta be premade anyway. And then, as a premade thing I probably could create a clever disguise that would hide the horns and stuff, to appear human, but it would not fit this situation for sure.
Mar 24, 2021 9:45 am
Mike says:
Also unless they have a bugbear and a tiefling in their ranks the uniforms for Euphoria and Kaa might not be appropriate.Jusika says:
Are those cloaks hooded, is it possible to put the hood on and not show the face at all?Last edited Mar 24, 2021 9:46 am
Mar 25, 2021 7:17 am
Jusika says:
Mike says:
Also unless they have a bugbear and a tiefling in their ranks the uniforms for Euphoria and Kaa might not be appropriate.Are those cloaks hooded, is it possible to put the hood on and not show the face at all?
Also, I take it false identity feat wouldn't work here, would it? As I understand it, charlatans can use makeup and stuff to look like anyone, but then maybe it would not apply to hiding their race, would it? Besides that's probably just the flavor, it's more about forging papers, right? It's just a theoretical question because I think I get only one false identity and it's gotta be premade anyway. And then, as a premade thing I probably could create a clever disguise that would hide the horns and stuff, to appear human, but it would not fit this situation for sure.
But, you do have a disguise kit. You could use that to disguise your Tiefling features (medium difficulty, roll 10+) or even turn yourself (or somebody else) into one of the Night Blades you've captured (15+). It would require a roll based off of intelligence and your proficiency (so, +2 for Euphoria). If successful this would give you advantage (or whoever) on deception checks for interacting with other Night Blades! But it will take 10 minutes to do
Mar 25, 2021 7:21 am
callan says:
Mike says:
Also unless they have a bugbear and a tiefling in their ranks the uniforms for Euphoria and Kaa might not be appropriate.Jusika says:
Are those cloaks hooded, is it possible to put the hood on and not show the face at all?Mar 25, 2021 12:12 pm
YESS!! That's it, the disguise kit! Cool! So what's the plan, folks, any volunteers? Should we give some makeup to our bugbear just for lulz? xD
Mar 25, 2021 7:50 pm
Astroloma says:
There once was a man from LondonWho's night shift work was mundane
We're waiting to see
What his next post will be
It's been so long it's driving us insane.
(honestly, I've rarely noticed the erraticness of your posts, Mike)
As for the bugbear makeup, while I think it would be a lot of fun, it would also quickly devolve into a bloodbath 😅 Considering at least some of them are charmed and are here against their will, that would be somewhat morally questionable, even if the action would be cool :)))
Buuut, if instead of turning it into a fight he intentionally gets captured and distracts the majority of the group, the rest could do something with the leader, maybe if we take him out or do something with the mask the charming dispells? Is rolling arcana for guessing if that is probably or not possible? (for whom it makes sense to know such of course) He might not be good at blending in among them, but he should be good at keeping their attention on himself.
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