The LGBT Gamer Community Thread.

[John Napier 698]

Good morning, everyone.

[Rysky]

Morning, John.

[VixieMoondew]

mechaPoet wrote:

Selene Spires wrote:

Congrats to Germany!

So I have a question...I was out at a department store and saw a lovely summer dress that I want. My question is how do I determine my dress size?

You can find tables and stuff online for converting your measurements into dress sizes. I know they can sometimes be site specific (because they're usually on sites that sell clothes), but the general ballpark should be close I would think. Also sometimes there are number sizes and sometimes just small/medium/large.

But also! Dress sizes can be wildly inconsistent depending on the brand. The best way is to determine if it's generally in your ballpark and try it on.

Very definitely good advice-- especially the bit about wild inconsistency. The numbers are only relative to other numbers by the same manufacturer, so you might be a 14 at one place, a 12 at another, and rather comfortable in an 8 at a third.

[Rennaivx]

VixieMoondew wrote:

mechaPoet wrote:

Selene Spires wrote:

Congrats to Germany!

So I have a question...I was out at a department store and saw a lovely summer dress that I want. My question is how do I determine my dress size?

You can find tables and stuff online for converting your measurements into dress sizes. I know they can sometimes be site specific (because they're usually on sites that sell clothes), but the general ballpark should be close I would think. Also sometimes there are number sizes and sometimes just small/medium/large.

But also! Dress sizes can be wildly inconsistent depending on the brand. The best way is to determine if it's generally in your ballpark and try it on.

Very definitely good advice-- especially the bit about wild inconsistency. The numbers are only relative to other numbers by the same manufacturer, so you might be a 14 at one place, a 12 at another, and rather comfortable in an 8 at a third.

This - it's a problem with womens' clothing in general. I have clothing I frequently wear in every size from medium to 2XL. Online charts can help, and if you can find a mirror outside the dressing room then holding clothes up to yourself can help you ballpark, but you'll never really know without trying it on.

[Andrew Mullen]

My friend Seth gave an interview about his experience starting a family as a trans man.
He talks about his difficulties finding any information about trans men and fertility. Of course children aren't a priority for everyone, but if anyone here or in your broader communities would like to talk to Seth about his and his wife's experience, he's happy to provide resources; the article has details for contacting him!

[Cool Campfire Elemental]

*Setting up a cozy, dry place for conversation, companionship, hugs, smiles, gaming and all kinds of merrymaking*
*Warm and cold beverages at your leisure*

[WormysQueue]

Freehold DM wrote:

Go Germany! Woohoo! swings party flail around

You know, I'm not a very patriotic guy, but today, I'm proud of my country. In fact, the last time I felt this good about my country was when we succeeded to peacefully reunify the two Germanys.

[John Napier 698]

I was over there not long before, from 1988 to 1990.

[John Napier 698]

Good morning, everyone.

[VixieMoondew]

Gooood morning! I've got Society play in a couple of hours. Looking forward to shoosting things until I hit level 2... when I can shoost AND poke things.

I'm taking Weapon Finesse so I can use my rapier if I misfire anyway, and I'll swap it out when I "rebuild" at level 2.

My wife is snoring in the other room and I just love being gay??? Girls are so freaking pretty, you guys.

[John Napier 698]

Okay, have fun, and keep your powder dry.

[VixieMoondew]

John Napier 698 wrote:

Okay, have fun, and keep your powder dry.

As long as I avoid misfiring, all is well. If I misfire, I am useless to my party for the rest of the adventure :D well, unless we happen to have a level 4 spellcaster with Mending...

[John Napier 698]

Or buy a wand. Personally, I prefer cartridge-based ammo, myself. But, since I was in the military, you could say that I've been spoiled by reliable ammo.

[VixieMoondew]

Oh, that's the eventual plan, but CL4 wands are expensive for a 1st-level character!

Session went well by the way, first action I took was blowing the head off a gnoll with a fully-loaded crit. :D But also I contracted zombie plague of some kind that technically should have killed me.

[Rysky]

Hope everyone's having a good Saturday, it's been raining and storming all day over here :3

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[John Napier 698]

VixieMoondew wrote:

Oh, that's the eventual plan, but CL4 wands are expensive for a 1st-level character!

Session went well by the way, first action I took was blowing the head off a gnoll with a fully-loaded crit. :D But also I contracted zombie plague of some kind that technically should have killed me.

That was a good shot. Sorry I'm not a better conversationalist, right now. Dealing with a 9 or 10 out of 10 stabbing headache behind my right eye, right now. And neither Aleeve or a cold pack are helping. ;_;

[VixieMoondew]

John Napier 698 wrote:

VixieMoondew wrote:

Oh, that's the eventual plan, but CL4 wands are expensive for a 1st-level character!

Session went well by the way, first action I took was blowing the head off a gnoll with a fully-loaded crit. :D But also I contracted zombie plague of some kind that technically should have killed me.

That was a good shot. Sorry I'm not a better conversationalist, right now. Dealing with a 9 or 10 out of 10 stabbing headache behind my right eye, right now. And neither Aleeve or a cold pack are helping. ;_;

Ouch, sorry to hear that D: I haven't been around here long so sorry if this is ground you've tread a hundred times already, but: any idea what's causing that headache?

[John Napier 698]

A tumor on my Pituitary. It's causing me near-constant double vision by putting pressure on a nerve cluster behind my right eye. My right eye, at rest, points outward about 30 degrees and a few degrees down. Likely, also the cause of my headaches, probably in relation to low air pressure. Like that which cause thunderstorms. Nothing I can do about it until the surgery. Don't want to take anything stronger. I don't want to become an addict. ;_;

[VixieMoondew]

Sheeeeyit that is rough! I'll be praying for favorable air pressure and the steadiest surgeon in the world for you, my good sir!

[John Napier 698]

Thanks, Vixie. The Head of Neurosurgery at a hospital here in Pittsburgh will do the surgery, as soon as I wade through the two tons of Red Tape. Can't do much about the air pressure though. However, I greatly appreciate your prayers.

[John Napier 698]

Good morning, everyone. Here's hoping that I don't have another headache like the one I had yesterday.

[Rysky]

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday so far.

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[John Napier 698]

Doing alright. How's your day, Rysky?

[Rysky]

So far so good.

[feytharn]

*Burns on hand got infected...check*
*Migraine...check*
*Caught a cold...check*
*Not being able to avoid the slightly annoying conspiracy right wing brother in law at the family meeting...check*
*Working the nightshift despite feeling like being ran over by an Ogre carriage...check*
*gets hugs and a lot of those positive feelings*
Have a great sunday, everyone!

[Rysky]

*offers more hugs*

[VixieMoondew]

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Does a 10 hug your touch AC?

[feytharn]

Checking...Migraine, Cold and Infections put me somewhere between fatigued and exhausted, so the Dexterity penalty made short work of my touch AC.
*hugs*

[Campfire Elemental]

*offering a cozy place for hugs, smiles, companionship, gaming, merryment and conversation*
*Hot and cold beverages*
*sorry for those who are suffering from the heat already, but summer took a vacation over here*
*offers optional sunscreens*

[John Napier 698]

Doing anything for the infected burns, Feytharn?

[feytharn]

John Napier 698 wrote:

Doing anything for the infected burns, Feytharn?

Wasn't bad enough for ER, so I only use a light cortisone ointment for the weekend and will pay my doctor a surprise visit tomorrow.

[John Napier 698]

Wash with Hydrogen Peroxide first. Do not use alcohol, unless you like the stinging, burning sensation. If the blisters break, wrap them in gauze.

[feytharn]

John Napier 698 wrote:

Wash with Hydrogen Peroxide first. Do not use alcohol, unless you like the stinging, burning sensation. If the blisters break, wrap them in gauze.

I did use medical disinfectant - my immunity to painkillers has given me a high tolerance for pain ;-)

[Freehold DM]

So. Pissed.

While on a fool's errand for a friend, my 3ds games slipped out of my pocket. How I don't know. F!&*. Now I'm down three of my favorite games. Ugh.

[feytharn]

Freehold DM wrote:

So. Pissed.

While on a fool's errand for a friend, my 3ds games slipped out of my pocket. How I don't know. F$&&. Now I'm down three of my favorite games. Ugh.

:-( What a bad way to end the week.

*offers hugs and some of the positive feelings gathered from Rysky.*

[John Napier 698]

Freehold DM wrote:

So. Pissed.

While on a fool's errand for a friend, my 3ds games slipped out of my pocket. How I don't know. F#+#. Now I'm down three of my favorite games. Ugh.

What were the titles? Here in Pittsburgh, there's a chain of shops called "The Exchange." Some of them may have the titles you lost.

[Freehold DM]

Well.

Apparently the hugs and positive energy worked.

It was found under my bed. Nowhere near where it was supposed to be, or where I was with it.

My wife said she is a witch, and used her magic to make it happen. She also suggested I not question what happened.

[feytharn]

Never question a witch :-D

[feytharn]

Dear customer service line of the divine.
I want a refund on this Sunday, I do think it is completely broken.
Thank you for looking into it.

[Bob_Loblaw]

I'm in a kind of hibernation mode right now. I see everything that's going on with everyone and I hope things improve quickly for everyone. I am just lurking for now. My depression is pretty strong right now so I'm not overly chatty. I don't want anyone to think that I'm not caring about what's going on with them. I really do care.

[CrystalSeas]

We'll be here when you're ready to chat. In the meantime, sit with Campfire and the rest of us and just watch.

[feytharn]

I know that feeling all too well.
There is always a quiet and cozy place at the campfire for you, Bob. Make sure to bask in the warmth of virtual companionship and real kinship from time to time, to keep the demons at bay.

[John Napier 698]

*Tosses more logs onto Campfire*

Dealing with the precursor for another monster Headache, though I hope it isn't.

[Rysky]

And Monday again, I hope everyone has a good week as they are able.

*channels positive feelings and offers hugs to anyone and everyone that wants or needs some*

[Rysky]

Oh, and I finally got around to reading the Mechanic preview blog, is the Lashunta Mechanic a Korasha?

[Selene Spires]

Good Morning Everyone *hugs*. Just letting people I am still around. Things are going...about as usual. Next week I am on vacation.

[Rysky]

Yay! Vacation!

[John Napier 698]

Going anywhere interesting?

[feytharn]

(⊙.◎) What's a 'vacation'? (⊙.◎)

[Rysky]

I believe in German it's called a Märchen.