While they already addressed this issue, I've found that some encounters simply lack it. For example, after my druid calmed down the owlbear, my reward was an inspiration point. That's not terrible, but I'm missing out on a bunch of XP I could've gotten by killing the poor thing. I would like to see more improvements made for the more peaceful playstyles.
My BF (29M) and I (29F) often differ when it comes to games. I dont mind games with violence such as TES or Witcher, (I like many RPGs or JRPGs) where as he cant stand any violence really. Cat Quest 2 was his upper limit for violence and It Takes Two's first boss fight was really upsetting for him. He likes strategy games like Age of Empires.
I'm looking for non-violent, online co-op games that arent party games (a slower pace is better) we have recently been playing stardew valley and he primarily likes taking care of the animals and fishing. Honestly the cheaper the better too as we are on fairly limited budgets at the moment (I have car repairs and he has a dentist's bill)
Any recommendations welcome!
I know a lot of people are disappointed there was no epic fight scene between Rand and the Dark One at the end of the finale, but I think they did a pretty good job of having a believable conflict that wasn't just two dudes sword-fighting/lasering each other/whatever. I think it's important to show the conflict of ideas, not just might-makes-right in popular media, like we get in so many films and TV shows, especially in sci-fi/fantasy.
In this show we got to see the Dark One tempt Rand, only for him to reject it on moral grounds (Even if this is what I want, I know it's not what Egwene would want, and it is wrong for me to force that decision on her). This is a culmination of Rand's emotional journey through the season, where he and Egwene are dealing with their feelings for one another in light of the life goals and ambitions that are breaking them apart.
I also think it demonstrated the cleverness of the villain, not just his raw power (which was also demonstrated by his effortless handling of Moiraine). He set up a win/win/win situation for himself. Either Rand is tempted, and turns to the Dark; Moiraine kills Rand, and the Dragon is defeated; or Rand resists temptation, and we get the ending with the broken symbol and the cheeky grin.
I understand people are frustrated with changes from the books (I am too, at times), but I think this was a really good altercation and conclusion to Rand's S1 storyline.
As a long-time fan of driving and racing games, I've never really been satisfied with how pedestrians are represented in open worlds. Of course game like GTA and Saints Row can have them walk around freely as they are able to be interacted with/run over/attacked etc, but what about non-violent games?
When I drive around the cities in Forza Horizon games I can't help but feel that they're a bit empty. In those games they just place pedestrians behind walls and bollards so they're unreachable, but it means that all of the sidewalks and streets are empty and feel dead. From memory, Driver: San Francisco and Midnight Club LA both had pedestrians walking the streets that would jump out of the way of your car if you drove towards them. I quite like this solution but I can see how it's a bit weird when you drive full speed down a sidewalk and every single person perfectly leaps out of the way. Maybe there is no true way to make an open world feel lived in without having NPCs be properly interactable.
Are there examples of this being done better? What's the ideal solution to making a non-violent open world feel alive?
Why? Why not?
There are many ways to die in movies, but for me the ones that stick with me are the ones that aren't that bloody or violent. I always think of Deep Impact when they're exploring the comet, and John Farveau's character is ejected into space, still alive. Such a lonely, slow way to die. The thought of drifting till you die of dehydration/starvation sticks with me.
What deaths scenes really scare you that aren't (particularly) violent or gory?
One of my coworkers asked me to recommend me some games to but I don't even have an xbox. He is trying to buy some games for his son.
Here's what I want to say:
I wish you the best in life and I no longer want to be friends.
I would like to share feedback on why I've come to this decision. I'm not comfortable receiving messages after this feedback because I don't want to feel more overwhelmed than I do already. Though I do care about your improvement, there are others (therapists/friends) who could help you feel heard/empathized with. Would that be okay with you? If not, no worries.
If yes:
I want to send this feedback without judgment, rights or wrongs. I just wanted to share how Iβm feeling.
I noticed that there were some actions that caused me to feel uncomfortable these past few months β for example, when you tried grinding with my friends without asking, masturbated about me without my consent, lied to me about masturbating about my friends. The final straw for me was when you asked me share my experience at the NSFW club three times in a phone call even after we agreed not to dive deep into these topics.
I brought up each of these scenarios as they arose with you because I needed more safety in the relationship. Because more kept happening despite me bringing them up, Iβm feeling uncomfortable and anxious and I need space and trust.
I wish you the best in life and I no longer want to be friends. Thank you!
This sub doesn't have a way to submit videos, so forgive me if i'm breaking any rules.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsLOAQZlVwc
this is a seemingly well-researched video that takes a look at the extremely few studies examining modern protest movements. If you don't want to watch the vid, you can skip to the conclusion part. If that is too much, his main points are:
the largest and most comprehensive study on this so far calculated nonviolent protests to be twice as effective as violent ones, other smaller studies have shown weaker correlations, but the few that have been used to support violent protest as more effective have had flawed methodology or even authors coming out and saying "my data doesn't show that." the studies found somewhat common-sense explanations for this - nonviolent protests have an easier time attracting funding and members, don't radicalize opposition while costing valuable public support (one study suggests optics-disregarding left wing violent activists GOT NIXON ELECTED), are repressed less by the state, and can have 1/4 the participation rate of violent protests (i find slactivism exhausting - violent activism i can't imagine). Really, the whole vid is worth a watch.
Worth reiterating that this is such a new and tiny field of study that you should probably take everything with a sizeable grain of salt. The vid addresses one response to the main study mentioned which appears nitpicky to me and got a response from the author, but I'm so out of my depth here I can't see the shore. Still, the best minds we have put to this question are for now largely in one camp.
With this in mind, to any allies/activists who continue to support violent protests, can you help me understand your point of view? Can anyone explain why this isn't common knowledge and why violent protests are often defended despite them possibly halving our political power? if you're not up for writing an essay, feel free to just post a link or w/e.
For the record, I really don't place a value judgment on violent protest - I generally defend them, just not on social justice grounds. They are the language of the unheard and I struggle to think I'd do anything different in most cases had our shoes been switched. My only point is that encouraging violent protests is shooting ourselves in the foot in ways we cannot afford. And that it all comes back to a general trend i notice in the left to not even consider efficacy or optic
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let's say the Government throws atom bombs on there own population or they torture regular citizen. Is there some sort of legal procedure to overthrow the whole government? Or do you just get your guns and you know... You could for example hold an election where 2/3 have to agree or something. Does that exist?
i would really like some sort of non violent resolution to a story that i am working on. some obscure legal procedure to Overthrow the whole government would be quite convenient.
Btw That's totally non-related to the capital riot if anyone is wondering. I condemn what they did that day and my story has nothing to do with that. I'm looking at you mods. :,D
Like a smash and grab jewellery heist or drug dealer outrunning the cops
I am planning a new magic system for my new world and I realized eventually all aspects of my magic is combat based. I just can't make it more peaceful. Is this the same with you? I have questions.
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How can you use your magic in a daily life?
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How can you use your magic in court life?
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How would a magic system be unweaponized, but peaceful?
I currently live in a country where I need to participate in non-violent political activism but want to remain anonymous as possible when using the Internet.
Is NordVPN a good solution? I don't want to sign up to a service where I'd violate their terms and conditions.
What are the pro and cons of using a VPN? Any information a newbie like myself can use is more than welcome.
Thanks!
