Off Topic Discussion Megathread

[SturmChurro]

I found both trials quite easy, even though I didn't do well in all the clears I had (though my excuse is atrocious lag :^)), I thought honestly thought they'd be harder

you know why people do that? because it adds a post to their post count and releases some dopamine, thinking that they've done a great job by telling them off and that they showed everyone what a great person they are
but nah, gotta post basically the same post that 20 people did before you because their input is needed (and yes, I know it's a public forum and that everybody can post yadda yadda yadda, but surely whoever would respond that to my post can agree that it's almost as annoying as the trolls themselves, right?)

I did the best with the first prog group I was with, until that one disbanded. This newer group took a couple tries, and I didn't think we were even going to get a clear when we did. I might join some other late prog parties and practice it a bit more. It didn't seem too bad, and people seemed to get it better than when I remember doing the first three ShB extremes.

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I guess it does seem that way. To me, it's just redundant and makes me roll my eyes. Many have gotten banned for doing similar anyway. I'd say it's more annoying than seeing tons of the same troll posts.

[SturmChurro]

So I... uhh.. accidentally got a clear for Zodiark EX. I mean that literally. I was just doing some Hydaelyn Ex parties, clear parties, or progs, whatever... I had been through a few groups at this point, when I clicked to join another prog that just so happened to be for Zodiark ex.. I informed them at the start, "I think I joined the wrong extreme", after realizing where I was upon entering. Apparently, they were fine with it, and we just went anyway. I had literally no clue what was going on. Pretty much completely blind. I was just following people around, and after the second attempt, more of just following people around (A LOT), we got a clear! I did get clipped a few times, and had to get revived. Unfortunately. I mean, considering I literally didn't know what was happening, or what was going to happen. It wasn't that bad. I apologized afterwards.. twice.

[Theodric]

The forum sure does move quickly these days.

[Hatfright]

Gonna love "dude on internet discovered dudes on the internet are weirdos" stories. Brings hope there's gonna be one weird dude on the internet less.

[Vyrerus]

Story's done, raid's done, and I'm back to work. More time for the forum!

I saw Sturm Churro a few times while flitting about during Endwalkers. That's the first time other than befriending Moose that I've really even seen someone from the forum in game lol.

Working on the combat role quests currently. I just have Ranged and Healer left. My MCH hit 87 last night before holiday family stuff and work. So far my favorite role quest has been the melee DPS one. I've done that, tank, and caster.

Favorite segment of the story was Thavnair Part 2: Frenetic Boogaloo. It had some teeth and bite to it. The rest was sorta being clubbed over the head with fan service and handwaving for the protagonists. It made a ton of people happy, I'm sure. I enjoyed it, and don't have a problem with the happy ending, but I never felt like the world was at stake in a story about the world being at stake. My LP for it is going up very very slowly, though it's not like I'm a pro and have viewership so lol(haven't had a lot of recording time & also have had technical difficulties). I still enjoy cataloguing a playthrough though.

I was pretty sick the whole time I took off for Endwalker, and spent most of it intermittently passing out with a high fever sweating through my clothes. Got to do the final trial with Moose though, yeehaw! Family is visiting now, and my oldest brother is in doing the MSQ still. He's almost at the end, and it's been neat watching him go through it too.

He inadvertently made a hilarious joke by referring to Meteion as Melatonin upon his arrival in Elpis. Hehe.

[MilkieTea]

I don't think I've ever seen someone from the forums ingame. Then again, my spatial awareness is shot to death.

[Krotoan]

I don't think I've ever seen someone from the forums ingame. Then again, my spatial awareness is shot to death.

I think I've seen a few, but I generally don't stop to verify. That and peoples character names are usually pretty different than their forum names.... not to mention that a lot of y'all have some hot takes I'm not about to engage with in game. No offense of course, but I play to relax, not to hash out the disagreement we're having on the forum.

[Vyrerus]

I waved at Sturm Churro, she said, "Small world." I said, "Yeah, it really is." This was the extent of our interaction lol.

I think if we were able to interact in game regularly, forum dispute wouldn't be at the fore front of our minds. We'd just occasionally run experts and roulettes together, and talk about random crap like we do in this thread.

I almost never discuss lore in game or make arguments about the particulars of the game's plot unless it's just naturally generated by a conversation in LS chat lol.

[Krotoan]

I waved at Sturm Churro, she said, "Small world." I said, "Yeah, it really is." This was the extent of our interaction lol.

I think if we were able to interact in game regularly, forum dispute wouldn't be at the fore front of our minds. We'd just occasionally run experts and roulettes together, and talk about random crap like we do in this thread.

I almost never discuss lore in game or make arguments about the particulars of the game's plot unless it's just naturally generated by a conversation in LS chat lol.

But that's a reasonable and normal thing to keep drama out of your enjoyment space.. why would anyone who lives on the forum do that? XD

[MilkieTea]

But that's a reasonable and normal thing to keep drama out of your enjoyment space.. why would anyone who lives on the forum do that? XD

Probably because the forums is where we come to actually hash out disagreements. I'm of a mind that ingame, I'm not going to bring up shit from the forums unless it's lighthearted enough to just chuckle about.