OGs you say? Is nothic there?? Havent seen him around in ages
I wouldn't know, I don't have discord. But I think Nothic is overall just busy with college
He's a college boi now?
Good for him. (Honestly thought he was a little younger so still high school.)
Flattered, but I'm still a lowly high school junior. It's not that I'm busy with life isomuch as I'm less interested in D&D, and therefore writing in general. I think about it often and get sad, because I used to love writing and improved so rapidly at it. Today ideas no longer flow smoothly, unless it's something easy like an opinion piece or Forum Games post. I barely remember how to use a semicolon.
This may be silly, but I blame high school for it. I have no desire to do non-school writing because essays and whatnot have killed my passion. I was never a great student, so it feels impractical to waste time writing when I could be doing missing assignments or going on a real-life adventure.
The other piece of it is D&D itself. The game just isn't fun for me anymore. Pessimistic as it may be, I struggle to see the new edition as anything other than a cash grab. Additionally, much like 6e, my old circle of real-life players have changed so much they've become practically unrecognizable. It feels as though the worldbuilding aspect (my all-time favorite) is all I have left.
All of this brings me back to ask you all a two-part question. Firstly, what are some challenging books I can read over break to build back my syntax? And does anyone have suggestions for writing exercises I can practice with? Something political or satirical would be nice, but I'll take any genre. The last two books I read for fun were Rivethead by Ben Hamper and Malcolm X's autobiography.
If you mean challenging as in incredibly wordy, I recommend something by Dotoevsky. He has a decent number of works that were basically criticisms of Russia at the time, which you may enjoy
Yo, I’m Himy, He/Him. I enjoy reading books, understanding why and how things work, anime/manga, video games and obviously, TTRPGS. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I like to think Im close. I’m good at trivia, history and science
I struggle with empathy. If you’re not sure what I mean by that, it basically means it’s hard for me to understand the mental state of others and respond with the right emotions
OGs you say? Is nothic there?? Havent seen him around in ages
I wouldn't know, I don't have discord. But I think Nothic is overall just busy with college
He's a college boi now?
Good for him. (Honestly thought he was a little younger so still high school.)
Flattered, but I'm still a lowly high school junior. It's not that I'm busy with life isomuch as I'm less interested in D&D, and therefore writing in general. I think about it often and get sad, because I used to love writing and improved so rapidly at it. Today ideas no longer flow smoothly, unless it's something easy like an opinion piece or Forum Games post. I barely remember how to use a semicolon.
This may be silly, but I blame high school for it. I have no desire to do non-school writing because essays and whatnot have killed my passion. I was never a great student, so it feels impractical to waste time writing when I could be doing missing assignments or going on a real-life adventure.
The other piece of it is D&D itself. The game just isn't fun for me anymore. Pessimistic as it may be, I struggle to see the new edition as anything other than a cash grab. Additionally, much like 6e, my old circle of real-life players have changed so much they've become practically unrecognizable. It feels as though the worldbuilding aspect (my all-time favorite) is all I have left.
All of this brings me back to ask you all a two-part question. Firstly, what are some challenging books I can read over break to build back my syntax? And does anyone have suggestions for writing exercises I can practice with? Something political or satirical would be nice, but I'll take any genre. The last two books I read for fun were Rivethead by Ben Hamper and Malcolm X's autobiography.
Assuming you like fantasy books, I have a few recommendations. They aren't very challenging keep in mind: The 5 Kingdoms series by Brandon Mull, Traveler is a World of Warcraft series, Dungeonborn is also a pretty good read, and the current series I'm reading is the Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima. Sorry if none of these interests you
fellow follower of JEFF!!!! and a fan of BotW titles include:Beastmaster Extraordinaire,Wizened Beholder of the West Wind,Salvatore's Secret Archivist, Bladesong Smith
Co-cult leader of the cynophobia cult
Archivist of the kingdoms and Crowns thread, Percy Jackson thread, Mechanicus and Realm of Dragons,MDDTG,The Academy threads Admin of the Academy
OGs you say? Is nothic there?? Havent seen him around in ages
I wouldn't know, I don't have discord. But I think Nothic is overall just busy with college
He's a college boi now?
Good for him. (Honestly thought he was a little younger so still high school.)
Flattered, but I'm still a lowly high school junior. It's not that I'm busy with life isomuch as I'm less interested in D&D, and therefore writing in general. I think about it often and get sad, because I used to love writing and improved so rapidly at it. Today ideas no longer flow smoothly, unless it's something easy like an opinion piece or Forum Games post. I barely remember how to use a semicolon.
This may be silly, but I blame high school for it. I have no desire to do non-school writing because essays and whatnot have killed my passion. I was never a great student, so it feels impractical to waste time writing when I could be doing missing assignments or going on a real-life adventure.
The other piece of it is D&D itself. The game just isn't fun for me anymore. Pessimistic as it may be, I struggle to see the new edition as anything other than a cash grab. Additionally, much like 6e, my old circle of real-life players have changed so much they've become practically unrecognizable. It feels as though the worldbuilding aspect (my all-time favorite) is all I have left.
All of this brings me back to ask you all a two-part question. Firstly, what are some challenging books I can read over break to build back my syntax? And does anyone have suggestions for writing exercises I can practice with? Something political or satirical would be nice, but I'll take any genre. The last two books I read for fun were Rivethead by Ben Hamper and Malcolm X's autobiography.
Read anything by Nietzsche or Sartre they are my favorite philosophers and a very very very difficult read
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Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
Hello! Call meTana. My pronouns are She/Her. I am a teenager. I have Autism and ADHD. And, you would probably call me trans femme, Pansexual pancake, and ace I will mother you if you are being stupid. ALL HAIL MERLIN! [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] = [roll][roll:-6]+[roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll] I have adopted Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, and Foalin.
OGs you say? Is nothic there?? Havent seen him around in ages
I wouldn't know, I don't have discord. But I think Nothic is overall just busy with college
He's a college boi now?
Good for him. (Honestly thought he was a little younger so still high school.)
Flattered, but I'm still a lowly high school junior. It's not that I'm busy with life isomuch as I'm less interested in D&D, and therefore writing in general. I think about it often and get sad, because I used to love writing and improved so rapidly at it. Today ideas no longer flow smoothly, unless it's something easy like an opinion piece or Forum Games post. I barely remember how to use a semicolon.
This may be silly, but I blame high school for it. I have no desire to do non-school writing because essays and whatnot have killed my passion. I was never a great student, so it feels impractical to waste time writing when I could be doing missing assignments or going on a real-life adventure.
The other piece of it is D&D itself. The game just isn't fun for me anymore. Pessimistic as it may be, I struggle to see the new edition as anything other than a cash grab. Additionally, much like 6e, my old circle of real-life players have changed so much they've become practically unrecognizable. It feels as though the worldbuilding aspect (my all-time favorite) is all I have left.
All of this brings me back to ask you all a two-part question. Firstly, what are some challenging books I can read over break to build back my syntax? And does anyone have suggestions for writing exercises I can practice with? Something political or satirical would be nice, but I'll take any genre. The last two books I read for fun were Rivethead by Ben Hamper and Malcolm X's autobiography.
I also think the new edition is sort of meh. It doesn't bother me too much though because I don't think any of the gamers I know care for it, or have even played it. I hope to start playing again soon, I haven't since earlier this year. Though perhaps they have, I haven't seen them in a while like I said
Also, surprised you're just a highschool junior. You have a wise sort of vibe, maybe its all that reading.
Honestly, blaming highschool for it is probably not silly. Dropping out of highschool is a horrible idea, but a surprising amount of artists did, and probably thousands more didn't drop out but hated it all the same
Hello! Call meTana. My pronouns are She/Her. I am a teenager. I have Autism and ADHD. And, you would probably call me trans femme, Pansexual pancake, and ace I will mother you if you are being stupid. ALL HAIL MERLIN! [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] = [roll][roll:-6]+[roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll] I have adopted Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, and Foalin.
My dads for christmas this year, theres a very particular bad memory associated with christmas here, idk if you were 'round these parts when it happened but yeah not fun
It's betterish now but still difficult
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Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
My dads for christmas this year, theres a very particular bad memory associated with christmas here, idk if you were 'round these parts when it happened but yeah not fun
It's betterish now but still difficult
I can relatetothat
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Hello! Call meTana. My pronouns are She/Her. I am a teenager. I have Autism and ADHD. And, you would probably call me trans femme, Pansexual pancake, and ace I will mother you if you are being stupid. ALL HAIL MERLIN! [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] = [roll][roll:-6]+[roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll] I have adopted Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, and Foalin.
My dads for christmas this year, theres a very particular bad memory associated with christmas here, idk if you were 'round these parts when it happened but yeah not fun
My dads for christmas this year, theres a very particular bad memory associated with christmas here, idk if you were 'round these parts when it happened but yeah not fun
It's betterish now but still difficult
I hope this year treats you well.
2026 is my year fr
Graduating high school, getting a new job (trying to), going to art school, lots of great stuff
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Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
My dads for christmas this year, theres a very particular bad memory associated with christmas here, idk if you were 'round these parts when it happened but yeah not fun
It's betterish now but still difficult
I hope this year treats you well.
2026 is my year fr
Graduating high school, getting a new job (trying to), going to art school, lots of great stuff
If you mean challenging as in incredibly wordy, I recommend something by Dotoevsky. He has a decent number of works that were basically criticisms of Russia at the time, which you may enjoy
Yo, I’m Himy, He/Him. I enjoy reading books, understanding why and how things work, anime/manga, video games and obviously, TTRPGS. I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, but I like to think Im close. I’m good at trivia, history and science
I struggle with empathy. If you’re not sure what I mean by that, it basically means it’s hard for me to understand the mental state of others and respond with the right emotions
Should be all the important bits. Sweet
Assuming you like fantasy books, I have a few recommendations. They aren't very challenging keep in mind: The 5 Kingdoms series by Brandon Mull, Traveler is a World of Warcraft series, Dungeonborn is also a pretty good read, and the current series I'm reading is the Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima. Sorry if none of these interests you
fellow follower of JEFF!!!! and a fan of BotW titles include:Beastmaster Extraordinaire,Wizened Beholder of the West Wind,Salvatore's Secret Archivist, Bladesong Smith
Co-cult leader of the cynophobia cult
Archivist of the kingdoms and Crowns thread, Percy Jackson thread, Mechanicus and Realm of Dragons,MDDTG,The Academy threads Admin of the Academy
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I don't have any advice unfortunately, and you're probably gone by now, but hi Nothic!
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, firstborn child and liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer (Drummer), the Endless Maws (Isis), the Mad Murderer (PJ), more on my extended sig
Read anything by Nietzsche or Sartre they are my favorite philosophers and a very very very difficult read
Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
Hi carso!
Hello! Call me Tana.
My pronouns are She/Her.
I am a teenager. I have Autism and ADHD. And, you would probably call me trans femme, Pansexual pancake, and ace
I will mother you if you are being stupid.
ALL HAIL MERLIN! [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] = [roll][roll:-6]+[roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
I have adopted Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, and Foalin.
I also think the new edition is sort of meh. It doesn't bother me too much though because I don't think any of the gamers I know care for it, or have even played it. I hope to start playing again soon, I haven't since earlier this year. Though perhaps they have, I haven't seen them in a while like I said
Also, surprised you're just a highschool junior. You have a wise sort of vibe, maybe its all that reading.
Honestly, blaming highschool for it is probably not silly. Dropping out of highschool is a horrible idea, but a surprising amount of artists did, and probably thousands more didn't drop out but hated it all the same
Hiya gato! What's up?
Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
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Merlin the wise
Not much, you?
Hello! Call me Tana.
My pronouns are She/Her.
I am a teenager. I have Autism and ADHD. And, you would probably call me trans femme, Pansexual pancake, and ace
I will mother you if you are being stupid.
ALL HAIL MERLIN! [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] = [roll][roll:-6]+[roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
I have adopted Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, and Foalin.
Doing bleh
My dads for christmas this year, theres a very particular bad memory associated with christmas here, idk if you were 'round these parts when it happened but yeah not fun
It's betterish now but still difficult
Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
I can relatetothat
Hello! Call me Tana.
My pronouns are She/Her.
I am a teenager. I have Autism and ADHD. And, you would probably call me trans femme, Pansexual pancake, and ace
I will mother you if you are being stupid.
ALL HAIL MERLIN! [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] + [roll]1d4[/roll] = [roll][roll:-6]+[roll:-5]+[roll:-4]+[roll:-3]+[roll:-2]+[roll:-1][/roll]
I have adopted Golden, Salem, Wes, Aspen, and Foalin.
I hope this year treats you well.
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!
2026 is my year fr
Graduating high school, getting a new job (trying to), going to art school, lots of great stuff
Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
Awesome. This year is the year of Carsorino!!!
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!
Hi y'all what's good
Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
Merry Christmas Eve Eve Eve, everyone!
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, firstborn child and liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer (Drummer), the Endless Maws (Isis), the Mad Murderer (PJ), more on my extended sig
Merry christmas eve eve eve gibber!
Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
hi
Idk I'm just a guy ig
I like Warlocks
I like guitars (coming up on my fifth year of playing!)
I want to be a musician/stay-at-home dad when I grow up
Recently obsessing over Warhammer 40k, specifically the T’au empire
And now, a Merry Christmas Eve Eve to all!
Hello! I am a perfectly sane gibberer. Hi! :D
Locations are dead, the Temple of Potassium has fallen but its ideals live on
A mysterious link of chain... (Extended signature). PRAISE JEFF THE EVIL ROOMBA! REALLY cool video.
One of the Warlock Patrons on the forums. Low, low price of your soul, firstborn child and liver!
Titles: The Echoing Story Spewer (Drummer), the Endless Maws (Isis), the Mad Murderer (PJ), more on my extended sig
ᙏꗛɌɌᎽ ᙅዛɌĬꕷꞆᙏᕔꕷ ꗛᕓꗛ ꗛᕓꗛ ᕔᙁᗫ ዛᕔᖘᖘᎽ ዛꗞԸĬᗫᕔᎽꕷ!
Hi, I’m DrakenBrine, here’s my Sig and characters
I am The Grand Envisioner!