A mystical land of those whom can create matter is one for many dreams and ambitions. Those whom can sprout wildlife and plants from their bodies. The fellows whom replicate the flames of plasma. Or even those whom can create cityscapes.
However, this world is of no paradise. Many of those in power are corrupt. They are seen as pseudo-gods, untouchable to the likes of the normal human. In many areas, the strong are the financially well & most influential. You cannot chain a man you can't beat afterall.
But not only that. As though the crisis of inequality wasn't enough, there is also something else afoot. Black Matter... A substance like the plague that consumes all. The possible end of all worlds.
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Goodday strangers! I'm currently on the hunt for a specific roleplay partner who'd be interested in creating and fleshing out a world with me! Currently, I haven't decided on a plot just yet! So I'm hoping to find creative partners! I'm on the lookout for:
1) Someone who is literate/multi paragraph roleplayers.
2) Someone who is interested in both smut & a great story! {Extra Points for limitless roleplayers}
3) Must be capable of playing multiple characters of varied genders
4) I haven't thought of all things just yet so it'll be nice to have someone give ideas on both the powers and world ^{^}
If my post interests you, send me a message! Just make sure it's detailed. Tell me about yourself!

Hey there, everyone. I posted here a few weeks ago about my Core X malfunction – long story short, I had the unit and a brand-new 3060ti, both for about two weeks. Mid gaming session, my screen went black and the Core X said the card was disconnected. I finally got out to see a friend of mine with a desktop and it turns out that my Core X completely fried my graphics card. I'm on a very limited income and had to save up a few months for that card, so this is completely devastating. I'm not sure what to do.

I have an oppo A3s , last week it started to block a lot , so I do a force restart and keep using it normally.
but yesterday it blocked on the oppo logo and i couldn't restart it .
now the screen is black nothing happens even when i plug in the charger.
Does anyone knows what's the problem?
and if it's the motherboard which has to be changed does anyone know the price approximately ?

I am in the Palos Hills trails in northern Illinois. I just saw a family of birds of a species that I've never seen (and we come here all the time!).
There was one adult with maybe 5 or 6 chicks. The adult was maybe 8-10" tall with a very long beak (maybe 4-5" long), and mostly brown. The chicks were smaller than your fist, and brown with black spots, a very bold pattern.
I wish I got a picture, but they were crossing the road and when we parked and ran back, they were already gone. I hike these trails all the time, so I'm super curious to find out what they are! Thanks for any info :)

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This rock looks a lot like chert it is shiny and breaks off like chert but it's full of these little black and white crystals. I don't know if chert is out in Yellowstone country. It makes sense there is a lot of limestone here but it's a rate sight to see anything that looks like chert.

Chantal has been very open about the fact that she hates reaction channels. They steal her content and add some dialogue while making what she believes is her money. So they are basically giving her exactly what she’s been wanting by choosing to ignore her content. Thoughts?

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“It all seems like a horrible tragedy, with fate pressing on relentlessly to some destined end. Everything that one does seems, no matter how right it may be, to bring on the very thing which is most to be deplored.”—Bram Stoker, Dracula

Welcome to Barovia

Welcome to Barovia, the setting of Curse of Strahd. There's not much you need to know about Barovia before diving in; in fact, the less you know, the better! Mystery adds to horror, and it's certainly the last place to be written about in the history books. However, what you should know are the themes and tones to expect in such a setting, which are explained below.
So, what is Barovia? What exactly am I in for? Well...
It is a tense exploration of classic gothic horror tropes and monsters, from werewolves to vampires, ghosts, and more. It is a true sandbox, providing players with the freedom to make their own choices and build the kind of adventure they enjoy. It is an unabashedly character-driven campaign, giving your player character an incredible chance to shine and make their mark on the story your group tells.
However, it is also a brutal, stressful, and alienating experience. Your character will be trapped in a bleak, gothic land quite different from the world they know. The adventure contains several encounters and areas that will likely be far beyond your capabilities when you first encounter them. It does not provide routine or readily-available loot or magical items.
For a player who’s not expecting it, Curse of Strahd can suck. Really suck. Let me put it this way: if you want the freedom to engage in combat and exploration without worrying about the potential risks, this is very possibly not the campaign for you. Likewise, if you are potentially triggered by gruesome depictions of horror or psychologically disturbing relationships, or if you prefer a D&D campaign that features only victories or setbacks (rather than the potential for outright defeat), you might want to try a different module.

“How blessed are some people, whose lives have no fears, no dreads; to whom sleep is a blessing that comes nightly, and brings nothing but sweet dreams.”—Bram Stoker, Dracula

You should play Curse of Strahd if you:

• love gothic horror tropes, as well as themes of temptation and corruption
• want to engage with a character-driven story that pushes you to develop relationships with multiple NPCs and factions, as well as set your own goals and pursue means of achieving them
• enjoy roleplay, investigation, relationship-building, and deadly combat
• enjoy facing an active, powerful, and personally antagonizing villain

Disclaimer: Curse of Strahd, as-written, is full of disturbing and mature themes, such as child abuse, murder, stalking, gaslighting, racism, references to torture of NPCs, mind control, cannibalism, situations referenced to have occurred between NPCs that parallel sexual assault, child death, references to stillbirth/miscarriage, abuse of those with disabilities or mental illness, animal cruelty, body horror, child abandonment, portrayals of alcoholism and drug abuse, potential references to incest between NPCs, implied necrophilia, and suicide. It is not for the faint of heart, and due to such themes, I ask that only those 18 and older apply.

Time

Sessions usually last 3 hours, though occasionally may be 4 hours. Sessions are every Tuesday from 8pm EST to 11pm EST.
If you're unsure of how to convert this timezone to yours, this is a wonderful tool I use when converting timezones: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com

Character Creation

Warforged, yuan-ti, lineages from VRGR (though these are obtainable as transformations in-game), and races that don't have the Humanoid creature type are not allowed, for reasons pertaining to both setting and balance, as well as the artificer class (setting), and peace domain subclass (balance).
I ask that no player characters start the game with an evil alignment. Note, this doesn't mean your character can't turn evil; the setting, themes of the game, and events that may transpire can certainly make this logical/reasonable if it's the direction you want your character to head in. Evil alignments are allowed and in-theme, however, if that's something you're interested in, it would work better as a shift than a starting point.
In addition, we use a few minor house rules, however, there is one major one specific to Curse of Strahd: Due to the significance of curses to the plot and themes of the campaign, the remove curse spell has been removed entirely. It is not available to be learned nor prepared, nor will spell scrolls of it exist. However, bear in mind the greater restoration spell is still available, including its ability to target/remove "One curse, including the target's attunement to a cursed magic item".
You'll be starting at level 7, and can be either an outsider who ended up in Barovia (and we can discuss how you got there), or a native of Barovia (in which case, there's also many options).

The Party Currently

Currently, the party consists of the following:
Ashanko (He/Him) - Neutral Drow-turned-Dhampir Monk (Way of the Shadow), who has an aura that unnerves the holy.
Celhath (He/Him) - Chaotic Good Shadar-kai Ranger (Fey Wanderer), who has gained a bit of a wine addiction.
Emery (She/Her) - Neutral Good Human Fighter (Eldritch Knight), who has the strongest moral compass of the group.
In addition, the party has adopted a Scottish Terrier named Lancelot, a fawn named Lucky, and have befriended a local noble whose family was overthrown. They've also adopted a bat they're pretty sure is a spy but that the ranger is really attached to, named "Bruce-Frank the Bat".

Platforms Used

We will be using Discord for voice chat (no video) and ambient music, and Roll20 for character sheets, rolling, and maps. I have quite a few sourcebooks on Roll20, so there's a decent-sized compendium available to you for ease. In addition, dynamic lighting will be used.
Seeing as animated maps are utilized throughout the majority of the campaign, and Roll20 lacks native support for such, we all use the free browser extension "VTT Enhancement Suite" (often shortened to "VTTES" in the community). Unfortunately, both the DM and players will need to have the extension enabled for animated maps to show, but it's fairly easy to set up and I don't mind walking anyone through it.

Meet the DM

Hi! I'm Apate (she/her), I'm 20, and I'm from Ohio. I've been DMing D&D 5e for 2-3 years now. I have a papillion, Gracey, and a black cat, KitKat. I'm horribly ADHD, and am a big fan of dark fantasy and gothic horror. I've ran three campaigns before, countless one-shots, and have played in/ran non-D&D systems.
I am no voice actor, so please don't expect any professional-sounding NPC voices. In general, I feel like I still have a lot to learn in regards to DMing, but I put a ton of work into prepping sessions and give it my all.
When I run official/WotC content, I heavily modify it. Though the basic story is still the same, as well as many major plot elements and the theme/tone of the campaign, some content has been altered to hopefully create a more immersive and enjoyable experience. In addition, quite a bit of third-party and homebrew content has been added for the same reason and to further add depth.
It should be important to note, that while Curse of Strahd does deal with many mature, dark themes, real-world discrimination among players (be it racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, etc) is never, under any circumstances, tolerated.

Application

If interested, please fill out this application I will look go through the submissions and pick people by Monday or Tuesday (we wouldn't be having a session this Tuesday either way).
https://forms.gle/fGaJrBYJ13gR16MC6
And please feel free to apply no matter how new or experienced you are to D&D. Hell, if you've played in or ran in the module in the past, feel free to apply as well. Just be honest about it, and as long as you can separate player knowledge from character knowledge, all good; every party's Barovia is different, so I hope to provide an enjoyable experience regardless. :)
If you have questions, ask in the comments and I'll try to answer as soon as possible. Thanks y'all for taking the time to read this post, and have a great day!

Hello,
I'll be flying from the UK to San Francisco on the 19th of August to embark on a memorable trip. I'll be indulging in some touristy activities in San Francisco before moving on to Reno. However, my accommodation plans are still flexible at the moment, so nothing is set in stone.
I'm currently looking for a car share or carpool option from San Francisco to Reno, with the intention of arriving in Reno on the 23rd of August. If you're also heading in that direction or happen to know of any carpool going on, I would greatly appreciate any suggestions or connections.
The reason for my journey to Reno is that I'll be meeting up with my crew before heading to Black Rock. It's going to be an incredible experience, and sharing the journey with fellow travelers would make it even more special.
If you or someone you know is planning a similar trip or can offer assistance, please feel free to reach out to me. I'm open to discussing the details and arranging a convenient arrangement for everyone involved.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

I'm having an issue and was curious if anyone else has had this issue and knows how to resolve it.
I've got a PC I built a couple months ago. The specs are as follows- MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Intel i7-13700k 2x 16GB DDR5 6000 (pc5 48000) Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX LGA Samsung 980 pro 2TB pci express Corsair RM 1200x Shift PS
The issue I'm having is flickering black screen when I go to certain websites. So far it happens exclusively with Crunchyroll and Spotify's web player. When visiting these sites my screen immediately flashes black and even after closing the window or restarting it continues. The only way to fix it is to shut down and reboot my PC. It doesn't do this on any other site as of yet and I can play games fine without any issues. I've tried turning off hardware acceleration, updating drivers, and using different web browsers but that doesn't resolve the issue.

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For people that don’t know I’m referring to the tik tok woman Ashley https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRoG2KAd/
Also for people who don’t know black women sometimes attach wigs with glue, by sewing or by clipping the hair down with combs which would anchor it into your natural hair. Snatching anyone’s wigs can cause your natural hair to be ripped out and it becomes bleed. (I’ve seen it so trust me it’s not pretty)
Now to destiny’s take. https://youtu.be/7o26tbQJ45o
The way that destiny babies this full grown adult by saying “he just looks drunk and confused” and “there’s no room for error anymore” is just weird to say the least. Theres like stupid drunk behavior and then there’s being unusually violent and cruel unprovoked.
Like this man has enough sense to become a lawyer but not enough to keep his intrusive thoughts to himself? C’mon man.
I think it was also unfair to say “I feel as if every single altercation that a person has now in real life has to be like the most important event that has ever happened to them” and essentially conclude that this was no biggie.
Like imagine this for a second, you’re walking down the road and someone you have never met comes up behind you and rips your hair off of your head, in the middle of a busy intersection, in front of everyone, in fucking NEW YORK out of all places in the world. It looked like she may have been going out so she probably spent time looking nice only to be assaulted and embarrassed. Like Yeah that would be on my top ten “dumbest shit that’s every happened to me”.
I honestly wouldn’t even have the courage to confront the man, I’d probably go home, cry and never wear a wig again.
I don’t think people understand how just being black and having hair invites so much weird invasive interactions our way. I’ve had men and women come up to me and touch or yank at my braids without permission. I got my hair straightened in high school once and a kid pulled at my natural hair and said “is this a weave”.
Like I get what destiny is saying, don’t socially lynch the dude. There should be some room for redemption, but the amount of sympathy he had off the bat for him, versus the person who was victimized by his aggressively stupid behavior was insane to me. Cancel culture is generally a bad thing, but no person should have to burden the thought of YOUR job security, or YOUR personal growth when you are running around assualting them.