This Is Incredible!

That definitely looks like a portal to the feywild.

Natasha Marie Photography // Decorative Rustic Wooden Arch via The Prop Factory

This is so cool! Reblogging to remember this. 

I love that RPG race trail rations post, and it got me thinking about non-Eurocentric fantasy trail rations. I focused on Central and South Asian cuisines (as I also needed the information for a project I’m working on). I looked for foods that were easy to carry (dry or dehydrated), easily obtainable in markets/easily foraged, easy to cook/not needing cooking at all, and high in protein/generally filling. Many foods had language-specific names and some overlapped into different regions, so I bare-bones’d the names. This is what I came up with: 

Dried curd comes in many forms – kashk, aaruul, quroot, etc. – and was of particular interest to me, since I learned it was used since (and before) medieval times as a trail ration for soldiers and travelers because it is lightweight and high in protein. The more you know. 🌈

Tempeh is one of my favorite food options, but I should note that it originates from Southeastern Asia, Indonesia in particular. 

Bamboo is extremely handy for use as both a carrying and cooking vessel, and would save a character the hassle of bringing a skillet with them (provided the character is in an area with large bamboo and a water source). It’s a method still used today because it’s extremely efficient. Storing eggs in rice is a good way to travel with them and keep them from cracking for a short time. 

These are just some basics and I’m only scratching the surface, so if anyone has foods to add from these regions (East and Southeast Asia, too!), or any non-European region honestly, don’t hesitate to add them! 

Waffle Crew thoughts (post Ep 93)

Wow waffle Crew has been through some stuff and effects have taken a toll on them mentally, emotionally on an individual level and as a group. I dislike conflict but I see some conflict was needed between the group members to actually start addressing their issues. I hope next session they can start further talking things out but hopefully in a calmer manner. - Diath basically relived the Ironslag event. Also high lighted to me that Diath didn't heal or deal with Ironslag. He after a little while just placed on a mask of old Diath and desperately tried to hold it together when he wasn't really holding it together. He's been very unstable for a long time and this Ep to me just shown what had been brewing suppressed for awhile. - Strix eradict behaviour and her guilt was certainly pointed out. But also the party nearly splintering gosh, the thoughts of going back to those Barovia days has got to be crushing. - Evelyn dealing with coming back from the dead again, dealing with her martyr instincts and her own insecurities wow a lot is on her plate. Also her anger, confusion and frustration was intense. - then Paultin getting attached to this group despite himself and being the most level headed one despite still processing his ring controlled attempted murder on them, Simon's brief death & Evelyn's. Then dealing with Strix & Diath breaking down. Paultin has a lot going on. Communication/lack of communication seems to be the main point of the Waffle Crew current issues from my perspective. The first attempts to address their problems was painful but hopefully will lead to better understanding of each other and possibly how they can work as a group. Group dynamics shifting I can totally see. Paultin taking over as the leader for a time I could see, at least for awhile Diath could use the time to heal without the weight of decisions on his shoulders. That is if Paultin recovers somewhat, he's been though a lot but going forward might (given certain conditions) be the best equipped Waffle Crew member to lead the group at least for a time. Strix has lead the group at points but it doesn't seem healthy for her, the anxiety seem to got worse and when she takes charge she places everything on her shoulders. Evelyn leading doesn't seem to fit currently as she has too self doubt and a similar I have to make sacrifices vibe which make Diath & Strix as leaders right now unhealthy for those individuals. Paultin has more self preservation than his party members which given his party's current status possibly the best option for them all mentally. Paultin seems aware of his own limitations and those of his allies enough that given the opportunity and choices he could be the leader the Waffle Crew need for their healing time. These are my current rambling thoughts. Knowing me it's probably not as eloquent as I prefer and I'm up for anything the Waffle Crew might try next. I love these characters virtues, strengths, vices, flaws & all. And I hope to keep seeing more of them and their interactions. One day, they'll get to 'retire' & relax without anything trying to kill them. :)

Reblogging future reference

List of resources for dnd

roll20: Make an account to play the game

Orcpub: For hosting and editing your character sheet

DND Wiki: Homebrew things, races, classes, misc

Players Handbook: Rules how to play how to make a character, all basic information for playing a game

Discord: to talk during and about the game

This is fun, thought I reblog it to remember. I knew most of this from my own deep dives in Arthurian stuff. But Sir Bedivere & sorcery associations is a new one. Huh, I got to hunt down that stuff. Interesting

The English: This is our legendary King Arthur. His bravest knight is named Gawain who cut off a green giants head

The French: That’s cool, but what if his coolest knight was FRENCH and practiced INFIDELITY with the QUEEN

The English: That’s not…

The French: His name is Lancelot.

The English: Okay actually that name frickin rules. Proceed.

This is great & easy to understand about the Ace experience

Note: This isn’t an insult/sassy come back to people to asking valid questions/statements (well maybe a bit sassy lol), none of it’s meant to offend people that are calmly trying to educate themselves to lgbtq+. Questions are always welcome!

Reblogging

Calling all Critters!

A few years ago a call was made to Critters to submit lovely things about Marisha Ray when she was going through a rough spot in the first campaign. The submissions were compiled into a scrapbook and arrived just in time for that month’s round of Critmas. It was a huge success; she was absolutely blown away by the things that were sent to her and how much you guys loved her.

Things have been admittedly rough for the cast the past two months, especially for Matthew. So I’d like to do the same thing for Matthew Mercer: put together something to show our appreciation for what he does and has done as a DM and for what he brings to the show with his skill, imagination and personality.

The rules are the same as before:

Submit compliments

Submit encouragements

Submit happy thoughts or stories about positive impact

Be courteous and respectful of boundaries

Multiple submissions allowed

Specify the name you’d like to submit under, or if you wish to remain anonymous

The deadline for this is December! I encourage you to submit things for the other cast members while you’re at it too! This is a good chance to show the cast what we love about their characters and themselves.

Lastly, even if you don’t submit anything, please reblog this so other people can see it and contribute. Let’s make his happen!

Incredibles 2 & Pillars of Eternity odd combo

reblogging for future reference. 

Ambient sounds for writers

Find the right place to write your novel… 

Nature

Arctic ocean

Blizzard in village

Blizzard in pine forest

Blizzard from cave

Blizzard in road

Beach

Cave

Ocean storm

Ocean rocks with rain

River campfire

Forest in the morning

Forest at night

Forest creek

Rainforest creek

Rain on roof window

Rain on tarp tent

Rain on metal roof

Rain on window

Rain on pool

Rain on car at night

Seaside storm

Swamp at night

Sandstorm

Thunderstorm

Underwater

Wasteland

Winter creek

Winter wind

Winter wind in forest

Howling wind

Places

Barn with rain

Coffee shop

Restaurant with customers

Restaurant with few customers

Factory

Highway

Garden

Garden with pond and waterfall

Fireplace in log living room

Office 

Call center

Street market

Study room from victorian house with rain

Trailer with rain

Tent with rain

Jacuzzi with rain

Temple

Server room

Windmill

War

Fictional places

Chloe’s room (Life is Strange)

Blackwell dorm (Life is Strange)

Two Whales Diner (Life is Strange)

Star Wars apartment (Star Wars)

Star Wars penthouse (Star Wars)

Tatooine (Star Wars)

Coruscant with rain (Star Wars)

Yoda’s hut with rain ( Star Wars)

Luke’s home (Star Wars)

Death Star hangar (Star wars)

Azkaban prison (Harry Potter)

Hogwarts library with rain (Harry Potter)

Ravenclaw common room (Harry Potter)

Hufflepuff common room (Harry Potter)

Slytherin common room (Harry Potter)

Gryffindor common room (Harry Potter)

Hagrid’s hut (Harry Potter)

Hobbit-hole house (The Hobbit)

Diamond City (Fallout 4)

Things

Dishwasher

Washing machine

Fireplace

Transportation

Boat engine room

Cruising boat

Train ride

Train ride in the rain

Train station

Plane trip

Private jet cabin

Airplane cabin

Airport lobby

First class jet

Sailboat

Submarine

Historical

Fireplace in medieval tavern

Medieval town

Medieval docks

Medieval city

Pirate ship in tropical port

Ship on rough sea

Ship cabin

Ship sleeping quarter

Titanic first class dining room

Old west saloon

Sci-fi

Spaceship bedroom

Space station

Cyberpunk tearoom

Cyberpunk street with rain

Futuristic server room

Futuristic apartment with typing

Futuristic rooftop garden 

Steampunk balcony rain

Post-apocalyptic

Harbor with rain

City with rain

City ruins turned swamp

Rusty sewers

Train station

Lighthouse

Horror

Haunted mansion

Haunted road to tavern

Halloween

Stormy night

Asylum

Creepy forest

Cornfield

World

New York

Paris

Paris bistro

Tokyo street

Chinese hotel lobby

Asian street at nightfall

Asian night market

Cantonese restaurant

Coffee shop in Japan

Coffee shop in Paris

Coffee shop in Korea

British library

Trips, rides and walkings

Trondheim - Bodø

Amsterdam - Brussels

Glasgow - Edinburgh

Oxford - Marylebone

Seoul - Busan

Gangneung - Yeongju

Hiroshima

Tokyo metro

Osaka - Kyoto

Osaka - Kobe

London

São Paulo

Seoul

Tokyo

Bangkok

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

Alps

New York

Hong Kong

Taipei

Reblogging so I remember. This seems super help for art. Been wanting try my hand at battle pose art rather reference poses but haven’t found much luck in finding good reference poses

You know what’s some crazy $hit?

This fabulous bitch

She makes a shit ton of poses (like 16,000 or some crazy nonsense).  I used this lovely lady to draw so much as a teen.  Whether it was some nerdy pose for my Mary Sue as fuck OCs

or for full on fight sequences

or for tragic deaths of my OCs in the arms of a totally OOC main protagonist.  

this bitch hooked me up.  

And with the wildest, craziest stuff that you could see in your head but had no way or resources to reasonably draw like

or this

or this

DUDE!  INASNE SHIT!!  So I was using her for a pose reference and decided, you know what, I owe this bitch some cash.  Lemme dole it out for her.  BUT then, I looked and saw she only has 286 fucking patrons!!  This chick gives out free shit and spends countless hours arranging these shoots and setting this stuff up.  

I’ll fork up the cash, SenshiStock.  You’re worth it.  

Check out this amazing woman’s stuff, and get knowledged:  https://www.deviantart.com/senshistock