What I was trying to say was that I see my cynicism and skepticism as psychological defense mechanisms. When I have very low expectations of people, I don't get disappointed. I can only be pleasantly… (View Post)

@chimeric , I couldn't disagree more. Cynicism indicates a painful, harsh, experience with life, one filled with betrayal, abuse, insanity, and an acute awareness of the inhumanity of human to human.… (View Post)

@James_M , Hi, nice to meet another person who appreciates the quirkiness and quaintness of the original game. @Milo explained the wand thing earlier in the thread. If you play a multi-class, Imoen d… (View Post)

I'm not convinced we can do anything about climate change. I've heard several "experts", even among the most alarmist of scientists, saying that it is far too late to reverse the trend, eve… (View Post)

I think someone else already said this, but modding. All of it. I've sworn it off. It causes me more trouble and wasted time with tech troubleshooting than any benefit of any mod is worth. I especial… (View Post)