Orcas have been such bros to humanity (no wild orcas have ever been recorded intentionally attacking humans) that if they’re hitting boats I’m starting with the assumption that it’s the humans fucking up. There’s a lot more history of humans being cruel/stupid to wildlife than there is of orcas doing the same to us.
Orcas have rarely injured and in one case killed their trainers when held captive, but that’s essentially them fighting being held hostage. “No one is sure what causes the animals to react in this way, but boredom, frustration and ill health, both physical and mental, have all been implicated,” says Rob. “These incidents have resulted in serious injuries to trainers and, in one case at least, proved to be fatal.”
Even better if the foe was already almost dead. When you slap something for huge numbers it’s also fun having the DM describe the wreckage that’s left of your opponents....
All the little math rocks bringing their 30 hp of damage.
Now that you mention it, that’s probably one of the best ways to teach the basics. It’s so much more fun when it’s roasting baddies as opposed to counting apples.
It was originally posted in World News, but was (rightfully!) removed for being internal US news and not world news. I screwed up - I think when I read anything about Gaza I start thinking about how it relates to the international war at large. Clearly though this story doesn’t belong there, and hopefully it fits here.
Nevermind that there are several human rights groups, news organizations, medical responders, international aid etc. that would like to be in Gaza but are being denied entry. This reeks of sending people protesting terrible conditions to suffer in those conditions.
I honestly think these people are drunk on outrage politics, and the extreme of “just revenge” is the whole point. They must somehow feel powerful introducing proposals of terrible cruelty.
I have a lot to say when reading a headline like this, but it boils down to: I really hope advances like this and EV’s topple the fossil fuel industry that’s hurting our planet.
It’s an episode where Picard is conducting the mission to explore as usual when Q shows up and essentially says, “So you think you’re hot shit huh? Prepared for whatever you’re about to stumble into?” Picard philosophizes and argues so Q tosses the Enterprise across the galaxy and into the face of a Borg Cube, which promptly sets about showing Picard et al. exactly how bad things can be out in the galactic wild. I won’t spoil the ending in case you want to watch, but needless to say Picard ends the episode with a new perspective about what awaits in the unexplored galaxy.
The DM’s pitch was to roll characters that were the local problem-solvers. Level 5, been adventuring in the same rural area for years, handled bandits/goblins/unruly wildlife. It was an opportunity to play odd/misfit characters for a while if we wanted to....
It definitely got us more emotionally involved than the usual “goblins are attacking the village” beginning! The wizard in particular was able to RP being really angry during some of the major fights as we were tracking down the “master”. “You killed the people I grew up with, that I started adventuring with!” and so on.
10/10 take. “The energy beams fired by our enemies’ weapons turn large portions of most people hit to a gas/liquid mist basically instantly. The remainder will be retrieved.”
Edit: although now that I’ve looked it up (I don’t think I’ve played a druid) you take on the physical attributes of the animal, so I guess you could get away with a Con dump so long as you’re able to morph into something tanky when it’s important.
It’s a recent-ish question about whether someone should fear running into a man or a bear more in the woods. I prefer to leave the discussions alone as they can degenerate quickly, but I like some of the memes so I made a TTRPG version.
Won't someone think of the yachters. (lemmy.world)
The special kind of fun that is a full minute or two spent rolling legendary damage. (lemmy.world)
Even better if the foe was already almost dead. When you slap something for huge numbers it’s also fun having the DM describe the wreckage that’s left of your opponents....
GOP introduces bill that would send anyone convicted of unlawful activity on a campus since Oct. 7th, 2023 to Gaza. (www.thedailybeast.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/15286301...
Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes (abcnews.go.com)
Admittedly, this one is a case of finding a picture and working backwards to make a story fit it. (lemmy.world)
Regulations be damned. This is coffee you’re hiding from me!
A brief synopsis of S2 E16 - "Q Who" (lemmy.world)
I didn’t change Picard’s face because I love the original too much. You can almost see his soul leaving his body.
With that frame, I'm guessing E. Honda isn't a dex build. (lemmy.world)
So there's a story with this one (in description) (lemmy.world)
The DM’s pitch was to roll characters that were the local problem-solvers. Level 5, been adventuring in the same rural area for years, handled bandits/goblins/unruly wildlife. It was an opportunity to play odd/misfit characters for a while if we wanted to....
Fans of shows like Jersey Shore/Real Housewives hitting middle age: (lemmy.world)
The Rogue Trader TTRPG had hardcore Perils of the Warp. (Link in Description) (lemmy.world)
Full list here....
A typical tour of duty as a Red Shirt is intense, but brief. (lemmy.world)
A century or two into a long-term relationship with a Navigator: (lemmy.world)
“You’re as beautiful as the day I met you!”...
Look, I know it's statistically unlikely you're going to kill me. I also miss having eyebrows. (lemmy.world)
What happened with the sphinx though? (aussie.zone)
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Seeing these memes lately. Anyways, -most- druids are like: (lemmy.world)
Now don’t leave me hanging, and let’s get to the next adventure!