Rhovaniel Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 The beer was excellent as usual, barkeep. But perhaps a nice hot tea this time please. I'll be tipsy with too many of those! *turns to the wood elf on the stool next to her and notices the mud* "Looks like you had some fun adventures this weekend, Jarric. How was it?" Hope everyone had a great weekend? 3 Quote “All You Have To Decide Is What To Do With The Time That Is Given To You.” - Gandalf The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Dúnedain Ranger: Volume One: Wintering, Volume Two: Winter is Passing, Spring is Near, The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Volume Three: Reborn into Spring (current) Spring Goals: Run consistently w/out pain| Complete StrongViking| Reduce BW to 3kg (77kg)| Read stock book| Consistently meal prep| Finish Thesis writing| Sort out nosebleed issue | Complete 100km canoe adventure?? Spoiler Previous Challenges: 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13 14| 15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27| 28 29|30 Link to comment
WolfDreamer Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Loveable_Bouncer said: with some warm pumpkin bread *grumbles* Bread from a pumpkin? Bah! The only thing pumpkins are good for is lighting on fire and hurling at our enemies on the battlefield! Barkeep! Another mead, please. 3 Quote Who am I? -- My NF Character Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Springs Forward Past Challenges: Spoiler Winter is Coming, Wolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the People, Wolfen Strengthens His Chakras, Wolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental Toughness, Wolfen Joins the Wander Society, Soulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger Things, Wolfen Becomes a Warrior Elite, Wolfen Goes Here and There and Back Again, Wolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior Elite, Wolfen Returns to His Roots, Wolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and Body, Wolfen Owns the Day, Wolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His Life, Wolfen Hits the Trails, Wolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the Resistance, Wolfen Goes Back to the Source, Wolfen Begins the Hero's Journey, WolfDreamer Returns to the People, WolfDreamer Pushes Back, WolfDreamer Prioritizes, Burpees, Books, and Brainwork, Burpees, Books, Brainwork, and Bodywork, WolfDreamer Masters the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Returns to Sparta, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth Adventure, WolfDreamer and the Fall, WolfDreamer Forges His Own Path, WolfDreamer Has Hope, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Reads Harder, Breathes Harder, and Journals More, WolfDreamer Embraces His Wild Poet, The Mad Poet Becomes Supernatural, WolfDreamer, The Mad Poet, Becomes Superhuman, WolfDreamer Elevates, WolfDreamer Becomes IronBorn, WolfDreamer Wakes the White Wolf, The Mad Poet Recovers by Keeping it Simple, WolfDreamer Clears His Mind to Find His Wild Heart, WolfDreamer Resets, WolfDreamer Strives to Become an Eminently Qualified Peaceful Warrior “I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy "I feel love rising in my chest again Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane" "...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, WolfDreamer said: *grumbles* Bread from a pumpkin? Bah! The only thing pumpkins are good for is lighting on fire and hurling at our enemies on the battlefield! Barkeep! Another mead, please. 2 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
WolfDreamer Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: Blast! They've joined my enemy! Perhaps I shall recant my statement... or perhaps not. 1 Quote Who am I? -- My NF Character Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Springs Forward Past Challenges: Spoiler Winter is Coming, Wolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the People, Wolfen Strengthens His Chakras, Wolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental Toughness, Wolfen Joins the Wander Society, Soulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger Things, Wolfen Becomes a Warrior Elite, Wolfen Goes Here and There and Back Again, Wolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior Elite, Wolfen Returns to His Roots, Wolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and Body, Wolfen Owns the Day, Wolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His Life, Wolfen Hits the Trails, Wolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the Resistance, Wolfen Goes Back to the Source, Wolfen Begins the Hero's Journey, WolfDreamer Returns to the People, WolfDreamer Pushes Back, WolfDreamer Prioritizes, Burpees, Books, and Brainwork, Burpees, Books, Brainwork, and Bodywork, WolfDreamer Masters the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Returns to Sparta, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth Adventure, WolfDreamer and the Fall, WolfDreamer Forges His Own Path, WolfDreamer Has Hope, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Reads Harder, Breathes Harder, and Journals More, WolfDreamer Embraces His Wild Poet, The Mad Poet Becomes Supernatural, WolfDreamer, The Mad Poet, Becomes Superhuman, WolfDreamer Elevates, WolfDreamer Becomes IronBorn, WolfDreamer Wakes the White Wolf, The Mad Poet Recovers by Keeping it Simple, WolfDreamer Clears His Mind to Find His Wild Heart, WolfDreamer Resets, WolfDreamer Strives to Become an Eminently Qualified Peaceful Warrior “I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy "I feel love rising in my chest again Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane" "...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b Link to comment
Moira Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 3 Quote Adventurous Druid Ranger Pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice. Current Challenge: Sober September, and probably longer. Link to comment
Elennare Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 The Artemis I launch has been rescheduled for September 27th at 11:37am eastern time, assuming all goes well with the post-repair testing! And, because I was unable to find a gif of a pumpkin rocket, here's a clouded leopard eating a pumpkin. 7 Quote Wood Elf Waywatcher Mandalorian (Assassin/Ranger hybrid) Link to comment
WolfDreamer Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, Elennare said: And, because I was unable to find a gif of a pumpkin rocket, here's a clouded leopard eating a pumpkin. *grins victoriously* Release the leopards! 1 1 Quote Who am I? -- My NF Character Current Challenge: WolfDreamer Springs Forward Past Challenges: Spoiler Winter is Coming, Wolfen Strengthens His Heart, Body, Mind, and Spirit, Wolfen Becomes One of the People, Wolfen Strengthens His Chakras, Wolfen Welcomes Summer and Gets Primal, Soulcon and Spartan, Wolfen Develops Mental Toughness, Wolfen Joins the Wander Society, Soulcon, Spartan, School, and Stranger Things, Wolfen Becomes a Warrior Elite, Wolfen Goes Here and There and Back Again, Wolfen Becomes a Soulcon Warrior Elite, Wolfen Returns to His Roots, Wolfen Wanders in Soul, Spirit, and Body, Wolfen Owns the Day, Wolfen Searches for His Wild Heart, Wolfen Runs for His Life, Wolfen Hits the Trails, Wolfen Becomes an Explorer and Joins the Resistance, Wolfen Goes Back to the Source, Wolfen Begins the Hero's Journey, WolfDreamer Returns to the People, WolfDreamer Pushes Back, WolfDreamer Prioritizes, Burpees, Books, and Brainwork, Burpees, Books, Brainwork, and Bodywork, WolfDreamer Masters the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Continues to Master the Four Elements, WolfDreamer Returns to Sparta, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Continues His Middle Earth Adventure, WolfDreamer and the Fall, WolfDreamer Forges His Own Path, WolfDreamer Has Hope, WolfDreamer Returns to Middle Earth, WolfDreamer Reads Harder, Breathes Harder, and Journals More, WolfDreamer Embraces His Wild Poet, The Mad Poet Becomes Supernatural, WolfDreamer, The Mad Poet, Becomes Superhuman, WolfDreamer Elevates, WolfDreamer Becomes IronBorn, WolfDreamer Wakes the White Wolf, The Mad Poet Recovers by Keeping it Simple, WolfDreamer Clears His Mind to Find His Wild Heart, WolfDreamer Resets, WolfDreamer Strives to Become an Eminently Qualified Peaceful Warrior “I'd rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.” -- Jack London “I wanted movement and not a calm course of existence. I wanted excitement and danger and the chance to sacrifice myself for my love.” -- Leo Tolstoy "I feel love rising in my chest again Rising like a burning sun into the day..." -- Gungor, "Hurricane" "...wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17b Link to comment
Elennare Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 5 hours ago, WolfDreamer said: *grins victoriously* Release the leopards! I'm with the leopard, though. Pumpkin everything! 🎃 Bread, coffee, cookies, donuts, candle scents... 2 2 Quote Wood Elf Waywatcher Mandalorian (Assassin/Ranger hybrid) Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Elennare said: I'm with the leopard, though. Pumpkin everything! 🎃 Bread, coffee, cookies, donuts, candle scents... 2 2 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
KB Girl Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 So who is watching rings of power and how do you feel about it? 1 Quote KB Quest: becoming a decent kettlebell lifter and an excellent coach 2023 goals tracker; 591/5000km & reading to my kids 48/365 days (updated march-22) my instagram - my gym's instagram Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I'm watching it and the Nerd in me is annoyed at how they play fast and loose with the source material. It feels like they had a story to tell and slapped an LOTR veneer on it. If it were it's own thing it would be better. 4 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 9 hours ago, KB Girl said: So who is watching rings of power and how do you feel about it? 4 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: I'm watching it and the Nerd in me is annoyed at how they play fast and loose with the source material. It feels like they had a story to tell and slapped an LOTR veneer on it. If it were it's own thing it would be better. I am mostly disappointed. I think @Tanktimus the Encourager put his finger on it. It would be a fine story on its own, but it doesn't feel right as "ancient history" for LotR. And there are too many characters without a protagonist that I can really follow. LotR had a lot of characters, but it always felt like we had Frodo as the anchor. 1 Quote Level 4 Human Ranger/Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 9 | DEX: 10 | CON: 14 | INT: 13 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 13 Link to comment
sylph Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: I'm watching it and the Nerd in me is annoyed at how they play fast and loose with the source material. It feels like they had a story to tell and slapped an LOTR veneer on it. If it were it's own thing it would be better. This, plus the fact that while the music, sets, and costumes are gorgeous, the story, dialogue, and characters are about the farthest thing from compelling that I can think of. 4 Quote Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 Agreeing with Tank's summary. I am trying to pretend it's just a story, and not be annoyed at how they didn't even try stay true to the characters. I shouldn't really keep watching it, I only give it about a C as far as story goes. I tend to only watch it because it's something that's semi entertaining to watch. 2 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 I just realized a very good analogy for the Amazon LOTR series. It's like Sauruman's pathetic attempt to copy Barad Dur with Orthanc, "...so that what he made was naught, only a little copy, a child's model or a slave's flattery..." 5 1 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
KB Girl Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said: I just realized a very good analogy for the Amazon LOTR series. It's like Sauruman's pathetic attempt to copy Barad Dur with Orthanc, "...so that what he made was naught, only a little copy, a child's model or a slave's flattery..." Hah indeed. It's disappointing.. They're trying to cram 3000 years of story into.. what? I can't tell yet, but I fear the answer. The visuals of some of it though- it is very very pretty. 2 Quote KB Quest: becoming a decent kettlebell lifter and an excellent coach 2023 goals tracker; 591/5000km & reading to my kids 48/365 days (updated march-22) my instagram - my gym's instagram Link to comment
Loveable_Bouncer Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 8:05 PM, Elennare said: I'm with the leopard, though. Pumpkin everything! 🎃 Bread, coffee, cookies, donuts, candle scents... 1 Quote Larger than Average Fairy Druid Level 1 10 STR / 8 DEX / 10 CON / 13 INT / 13 WIS / 17 CHA (DnD Stats) Link to comment
Elennare Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 For anyone curious about what's going on with the Artemis I launch, they were able to get the fuel (hydrogen) leak fixed well enough that they could proceed with the launch attempt scheduled for tomorrow. The tanking test had a few small bumps, but they were able to get things straightened out and the rocket fueled! However, the weather says no. Stupid hurricane. Over the weekend, Tuesday's launch attempt got cancelled, and today they decided to put the rocket back in the Vehicle Assembly Building to protect it from the hurricane. That means there won't be another launch attempt in this period, but they will be able to take care of the launch abort batteries that were overdue for testing/charging, which means that shouldn't be an issue for the next try. To the best of my knowledge, then next launch period is the end of October/start of November, but so far there's been no official word on when the next attempt might be. 8 Quote Wood Elf Waywatcher Mandalorian (Assassin/Ranger hybrid) Link to comment
Tanktimus the Encourager Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 Happy spooky season friends. 4 Quote Current Challenge "By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath Link to comment
shaar Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 BEST SEASONNNNN ❤️ Dropping in to say hi and HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON and I can't wait to be back for the next challenge and catch up on how awesome everyone is doing!! ❤️ 5 1 4 Quote i am not waiting for a hero. i saved myself long ago. Level 56 Bardic Time-Mage; of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 "Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't. You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair... ...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours." Link to comment
Heidi Posted October 16, 2022 Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 Ho, Adventurers! While we wait for the next challenge thread to open up, drop a line! How was the challenge? What worked? What impediments did you discover? What surprises did you find along the way? Happy spooky season. 8 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
Athaclena Posted October 16, 2022 Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 I'm just continuing to plug away at making small changes until they actually "take". It seems like I haven't made progress - but I really, really have. I'm here for the entire campaign - not a one-off side-quest - even if all of my challenges look largely the same 4 Quote "Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still." - Chinese Proverb My Recipe Thread 1st dozen-ish Challenges for the curious 12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,More attempts, #1 with Intro, Failed attempts Spoiler Quick Bio: IT Consultant, Been in IT 25+ Years, Bounced around and landed as a traveling Consultant for a medium-sized Software Company. I love to cook & read, I travel for a living (although amount varies widely, sometimes I'm home for weeks, others I'm traveling for weeks on end), and trying to move out of Atlanta (plan in place, working to implement). Link to comment
Heidi Posted October 16, 2022 Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, Athaclena said: I'm just continuing to plug away at making small changes until they actually "take". It seems like I haven't made progress - but I really, really have. I'm here for the entire campaign - not a one-off side-quest - even if all of my challenges look largely the same This is my favorite approach Good for you for recognizing that real progress is often invisible in the moment. 2 Quote ♥ & ☮, Heidi Gypsy Druid Paladin Ranger: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 :: Druid: 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |:: 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |:: 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |:: 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |:: 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |:: 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53| 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |:: 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | :: 70 | Paladin: 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | :: 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | Heidi Chronicles NF Character Sheet | @theheidifeed| MySlashdotKarmaIsExcellent Let's catch up: https://calendly.com/loveandpeace Link to comment
Rhovaniel Posted October 16, 2022 Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 I am a little bit like Edison with my goals.... Instead of the lightbulb, I'll settle for a time management system that works for me! 8 Quote “All You Have To Decide Is What To Do With The Time That Is Given To You.” - Gandalf The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Dúnedain Ranger: Volume One: Wintering, Volume Two: Winter is Passing, Spring is Near, The Chronicles of Rhovaniel, Volume Three: Reborn into Spring (current) Spring Goals: Run consistently w/out pain| Complete StrongViking| Reduce BW to 3kg (77kg)| Read stock book| Consistently meal prep| Finish Thesis writing| Sort out nosebleed issue | Complete 100km canoe adventure?? Spoiler Previous Challenges: 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13 14| 15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27| 28 29|30 Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted October 16, 2022 Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Heidi said: What surprises did you find along the way? Oddly, after months of working on nutrition while enduring a weight plateau, something clicked, and I started losing weight. Now ... the challenge will be to run the holiday gauntlet. Hey, that might be a good theme for a challenge!! 5 Quote Level 4 Human Ranger/Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 9 | DEX: 10 | CON: 14 | INT: 13 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 13 Link to comment
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