Discussion Thread 🍄 Saturday 2 August 2025

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• RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  It’s nearly midnight gnocci time.

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• PeelerSheila@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Went to the gemstone and lapidary club show and it was very interesting. Lots of stuff that I just wanted to touch because it was so polished and smooth. Lots of beautiful fossils and a gem faceting demonstration. It’s a 2 day thing so I’m going back tomorrow because I’ve got a guy holding a lapis pendant for me (oops 😬💸) and there was a piece of petrified wood that I really liked because it looked nice to hold in my hand and I hope it’s still there. I bought an orthoceras pendant as well. I’d like something amber as well. Dammit there were so many things I wanted! I loved the opals and malachite as well.

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  • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Careful with amber, dodgy people cook it to look better than it really is.

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      most gemstones are heated to intensify colour, 🤷‍♀️ they are still beautiful

      the bad amber is ground up into a dust then compressed, synthetic resin may also be added ,

      check using a black light, real amber glows a strange milky green, it’s not real

      the big problem is selling them at a higher price as if they are completely natural, heated are not

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Nice. 😊

    and , um, where is this wonderful show 😀 Found it eglc.com.au/events/

    I might like an opalised shell fossil or a mosasaur tooth , maybe some moss agate and blue lace agate cabs I can put in rings

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    • PeelerSheila@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      It’s quite a small event in the local (to me) church hall, but I can look at that sort of thing for ages, and the Minipeelers share my love of fossils and minerals. I’d love to take them to that fossil place out in the eastern side of town, I’ve heard it’s huge!

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• just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Arrived in WA and seemingly brought shitty weather with me but because of the rain, it’s quite warm! I dusted off my Switch after goodness knows how long and played The Gardens Between for most of the flight. Really cute local game though a bit overdone on the 80s nostalgia/Japan theming with the cutscenes… still very beautifully designed, ingenious puzzles - nothing too hard but they scratch your brain in just the right way that makes you feel like an ingenious kid again. So in that regard, top marks for really giving puzzles a feeling and a narrative.

  Well, time to get myself out of this shed of a terminal and enjoy a nice meal and a good night’s sleep. 😴

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• useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  BaconCheeseborgor tonight

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  • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Yes you can has

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• Alamutjones@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  MCG filling up

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Goodnight all❤️ Seems the 5am wake up will Defs take some getting used to.

  I don’t think Gibson minds the extra downtime

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  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    MAN BLUDGEONS POOR KITTY TO DEATH

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• SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  There’s a food & wine “festival” happening next door to the hotel. We thought about checking it out until we realised we were paying $30ea before trying anything - didnt look like a tasting event but a BUY A COCKTAIL event. Now I’m just enjoying a solo dance party on the balcony while watching people basically need to be carried out…

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Should add that I’m fully prepared to called emergency services for anyone who looks like they’ve been abandoned by their friends. Until then, I will dance to this god awful DJ

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• useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I love a bacon cheeseburger. Who doesn’t ? but the amount of boring prep followed by REALLY fast cooking sends me into a psychotic frenzy. It almost never seems worth it. Almost…

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    a good burger is totes worth the effort 🤤

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  • Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I do the bacon and throw it in the oven on warm on,y yo keep it warm

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  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I cook the bacon first then foil it. That way I can concentrate on the patty and the chips. I refuse to have a cold burger in my own home.

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    • useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      That’s what I’m saying. At my compound, the burgers are straight off the grill and onto your bun. Super hot and fresh with all the toppings you like. But to get to that point where everything lines up is a fucking chore and barely worth it.

      People don’t realise what it takes to make a viciously great burger. Type of meat, fat content, type of bun, perfect crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato has to be crisp and cold, various toppings, sauces, chips, all the rest… it’s no laughing matter haha.

      I’m way too invested in this shit.

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• Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Movie review. Death on the Tyne. Spoof with Johnny Vegas.

  Fun indie movie.

  2 hobbits

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• Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  this is pretty cool 🐱

  if your cat was a human reddit.com/…/i_asked_chat_to_show_me_what_my_cat_…

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• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I’ll kick off early:

  Cheers 🥂

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  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Yessir 🍻

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• briongloid@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  This weeks Always Sunny is one of their best.

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• melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Wondering if I should capitulate to joining Discord to keep in touch with people but age verification is going to be demanded at some point and there’s the risk of drama or scams.

  I should be doing more housework or trying to exercise but I’m almost ready to nap.

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  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Avoiding Facebook and Whatsapp has definitely cost me a number of friendships. I attended a funeral recently and as we were running through people not present (work / interstate) they were all keeping in touch via facebook. Age verification will be a drag but there’s little point being on a niche social media or messaging service. I can stand proudly with my self hosted XMPP and matrix but no one will be on them.

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      phone

      real life

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• Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  We have done a plumbing and not murdered each other ✊🏻

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• Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Today’s mental therapy: Moving mulch.

  Yesterday the resident magpie was having a fight w/ her (I presume) partner. Was pretty viscous, I’ve never seen that before. Today they’re just wondering around together eating stuff from the lawn like nothing happened. Makes you wonder the sorts of things they fight about. Wasn’t territory (they’ve been there together for years).

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  • Force_majeure123@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    “you were snoring all night Graham I barely slept a wink - I am NOT cleaning the nest right now”

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  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    He forgot to put the bins out

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  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It’s the toilet seat. It’s always the toilet seat…

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• RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  The front bedroom was getting quite warm with the sun so I opened the windows to let some air through. Apparently ants were starting a nest in the corner of one of the windows, and few spiders had taken up residence as well. Windows that fully swing open to the inside are not such a good thing in this situation. Full barrier spray has now been applied around both windows and the dead ants vacuumed up.

  The day has mostly been good though. I had a nice walk with Mr Woof and have done the weekly cleaning including a change of bed sheets, which are now on the line drying with another load of washing. And tomorrow is predicted to be sunny too.

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• Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Very important question from Boyo: How many Chuck Norrises could a woodchuck chuck if it was chucking a mural of Chuck made of Chucks.

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  • underwatermagpies@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    12

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  • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    If the chuck fits the drill …

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• Alamutjones@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Post gym, I require an airing

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• Alamutjones@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Alongside my normal market run, I have procured vanilla slice, a FREE book about my beloved Collingwood (having mates among the second hand book stalls has perks) and a lovely interaction with the prettiest puppy I have ever seen. Bernese mountain dogs are so rare in this country

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  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It’s always great seeing those big furry tractors, even if it’s a little furry tractor

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• LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Just got off call with psychiatrist, who wants to start me on Ritalin and Clonidine. Here goes nothing, I guess.

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  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    You’ve got nothing to lose by trying. Keep in mind with Ritalin it’ll take a week or so till you get the right rhythm for when to take the pill during the day.

    Good luck!

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      also totes agree with this

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    • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Thank you so much for this :)

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  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    You’re also surrounded by highly critical people and I would think the things said to you would affect your confidence.

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    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I can’t agree with this more

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  • SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Different things work for different people. If you try and it doesn’t work out, you can stop or ask doctor for alternatives. If you feel you don’t have enough information about the medication, possible side effects etc, call the doctor and see if they can answer your questions. If you want to try a bit longer with therapy before starting medication, theres nothing wrong with that choice. Healthcare should occur in the context of informed consent, but some doctors are not great at the ‘informed’ part!

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    • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Thank you :) I’ve seen quite a few different psychologists from when I was a teenager to now, so over a decade, and still struggle with the same behaviours. The only thing that’s changed is my mindset and level of resilience.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    years ago when I was seeing a psychologist and a psychiatrist for severe ptsd the doc wanted to put me on meds that could help my memory and also anti anxiety meds. I said no. They said I better have a good reason, I wrote them an essay. But more than that I assured my docs I would under go all the cbt , do everything I could to heal without meds. And I did.

    Changing your thinking is hard, behaviourial change is hard, but you must give it some effort if you want results.

    good luck and so many hugs 😽

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    • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Hugs, proud of you 💕💕

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    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      That’s now I’ve approached my ptsd. I don’t know if it’s the right thing but it seems to work.

      We’ll done ❤️

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• SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Poolside snacks and cocktails, I never want to come home.

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• Pilk@aussie.zone ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Helga’s bread “New & Improved” = 850g down to 800g. Fuck you personally, Helga.

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• SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Gorgeous day outside. Shopping done. Went for a big walk in the park. Now I have the cbfs so just gonna read or do jigsaw. Dinner will be meatballs with mash and salad.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    beach :)

    but I will lie on the bed instead :(

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    • SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Hope you feel better soon

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    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Gotta rest and look after yourself to extend the good beach times!

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• StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Aw naur, I just had a 4 hour nap.

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  • RustyRaven@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I’ve never really managed to get the hang of naps. Falling asleep during the day just doesn’t happen.

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    • useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Same. Sleeping during the day absolutely wrecks my rhythm.

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    • mertn22@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Just concentrate on your breathing and wrap up and throw away all the intruding thoughts.

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  • Duenan@aussie.zone ⁨7⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I just came back from almost a 4 hour nap minus a cat helping.

    Still feeling a bit fuzzy.

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• Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Problem? No, not at all.

  11 bottles of chilli sauce

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    These all look amazing! What’s the Fancy Hanks one like?

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    • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      It’s a fast kick not a wait for it. Nice way to get acid in without being vinegary. Great for pizza!

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  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It’s not hot but try sweet mustard pickles

    Fantastic on a cheese sandwich

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    • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Agreed! Just don’t think they counted for this pic.

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  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    that byron bay green jalapeno is awesome, I go thru so many bottles of it, it goes in and on so many dishes

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    • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      I’m trying to find whichever place I got their rum one from. It’s proving elusive.

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  • useless_modern_god@aussie.zone ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Ooh what’s your favourite?

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    • Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      One that isn’t currently present. Scorpion Strike. thechillifactory.com/products/scorpion-strike?_po…

      And I just discovered there is a jerky. Credit card workout time!!

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• melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I did some gentle squats yesterday and I’m still tired

  Wat

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  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone ⁨13⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Bodies are like that. Keep at it!!

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  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It takes time to build stamina. Go again when you think you’re able

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• calhoon2005@aussie.zone ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Familycalhoon are getting a new microwave for the first time in about 20 years. I think they used to have just the one kind…

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  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    My family tried getting a mini grill and bake convection oven, but nothing beats the microwave.

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    • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      My old toaster oven is better than any airfryer I’ve seen.

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• just_kitten@aussie.zone ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Somehow, I completely neglected to put “wallet” on my packing list and had pretty much left the building to get into the uber before I remembered in a panic at the last possible second. Thank fuck, given that I’m renting a car in WA in about a week and would need my physical driver’s licence most likely. Although, worst case I could’ve gotten my friend (who has keys to my place) to express post it over but anyway, crisis averted.

  I’m sure I’ll remember some other thing I wanted to take over and forgot about, but it’s too late now! 😎 I have the most important things and clothes to suit every damn weather condition so I’m set. Off to try and be a human again…

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• LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Played DnD last night for the first time! It was pretty fun despite feeling like the stupidest person in the room. I might see if there’s a weekly thing around or try some more one-shots :))

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  • StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It takes time and practice!! I find the combat fun, but I suck at roleplaying lol! My fav character I made was a Kenku Sorcerer because I could just mimic the other players words 😂😂

    Keep doing one shots and find a supportive group! A supportive and nice group makes it so much easier to engage! I’m so excited for you!!!

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• Aradina@lemmy.ml ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Hey gang. Long time no see! What’s been happening in daily discussion land?

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