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@carlclancy.bsky.social

Berlin-based improviser and dungeon master

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Finally caught up with Worlds Beyond Number so I'm diving into this today!

09.02.2025 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dice Harder - Comedy Cafรฉ Berlin Roll all the dice! Defeat the boss! Join four Heroes and one Dungeon Master as they venture into the deep dungeon, build their strength and skill to defeat the big...

We have a LIVE TTRPG ACTUAL PLAY SHOW in #Berlin Germany.

Friday at 11 PM! It's a free show!!

Join me, @carlclancy.bsky.social and others for a wild, dice-filled time.

Using Dice Hard by @papaglitch.bsky.social and @malibudarby87.bsky.social (thanks!)

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27.01.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
User dratsab huffman asks the question:

To amuse myself i researched revacholian nationalism as well as measure head's race theories etc etc and focused my character on "traditionalism".

Anyway, ive noticed that if i ever click dialogue options that are in tune with my character's political compass, i lose morale. Whats the point of having this as a mechanic if its going to be so detrimental and feels like the character doesnt believe he actually is this or something... is there anyway to overcome that kind of morale loss?

User dratsab huffman asks the question: To amuse myself i researched revacholian nationalism as well as measure head's race theories etc etc and focused my character on "traditionalism". Anyway, ive noticed that if i ever click dialogue options that are in tune with my character's political compass, i lose morale. Whats the point of having this as a mechanic if its going to be so detrimental and feels like the character doesnt believe he actually is this or something... is there anyway to overcome that kind of morale loss?

Recalcitrant Jester replies:
Being a fascist is a deeply demoralizing experience. You have to not only radically alter your worldview to make reality fit into your unhinged schema, but that worldview is predicated on the notion that the weakest, most unworthy degenerate worms on the planet are somehow overpowering and humiliating you on a moment-by-moment basis.

In mechanical terms too, the lowered morale also reduces your volition scoreโ€”the more you indulge in your delusions, the less you are able to exercise self-control and self-awareness.

The point of fascism being mechanically detrimentalโ€”the ludonarrative themeโ€”is that fascism is an unequivocally self-destructive ideology, the practice of which only serves to nurture that self-destructive urge and turn it outward. It's not like Dark Side points in KotOR where you can access cool new abilities and get to enjoy being such a nasty lil rascal; you are not supposed to enjoy being a fascist in Disco Elysium. Fascism is the act of self-deception in service of making your own life more painful, solely for the payoff of making life more painful for people you dislike.

Recalcitrant Jester replies: Being a fascist is a deeply demoralizing experience. You have to not only radically alter your worldview to make reality fit into your unhinged schema, but that worldview is predicated on the notion that the weakest, most unworthy degenerate worms on the planet are somehow overpowering and humiliating you on a moment-by-moment basis. In mechanical terms too, the lowered morale also reduces your volition scoreโ€”the more you indulge in your delusions, the less you are able to exercise self-control and self-awareness. The point of fascism being mechanically detrimentalโ€”the ludonarrative themeโ€”is that fascism is an unequivocally self-destructive ideology, the practice of which only serves to nurture that self-destructive urge and turn it outward. It's not like Dark Side points in KotOR where you can access cool new abilities and get to enjoy being such a nasty lil rascal; you are not supposed to enjoy being a fascist in Disco Elysium. Fascism is the act of self-deception in service of making your own life more painful, solely for the payoff of making life more painful for people you dislike.

"Facism is the act of self-deception in service of making your own life more painful, solely for the payoff of making life more painful for people you dislike."

15.11.2024 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5753    ๐Ÿ” 2284    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 32    ๐Ÿ“Œ 97

I love the loosey-goosey magic system in Kids on Brooms. You just come up with an idea for a spell, and the GM gives you a stat and a target number to roll against. There are consequences if you roll super low, but that's essentially it. FUN!

23.01.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Clone High!

23.01.2025 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
D&D classes going through a job interview #dndclasses #dnd #rpg #bard
YouTube video by Tales Held Dear D&D classes going through a job interview #dndclasses #dnd #rpg #bard

I make nerdy comedy sketches with my pals, follow us on YouTube for more!

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23.01.2025 10:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tales Held Dear - Comedy Cafรฉ Berlin Grab your foam sword, strap on your pointy ears, and get ready to delve into the world of Berlinia for an epic fantasy quest, as suggested by you, the audience!...

Hey #Berlin - Tomorrow night (28.11), I have a LIVE SHOW at CCB with @carlclancy.bsky.social and others -

Tales Held Dear is a live fantasy roleplaying improv comedy show at Comedy Cafe Berlin! We have fantastic guest heroes and it'll be a really fun show.

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27.11.2024 08:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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