#42

OK, my advice?
First of all, I was born in 1961, I’m a strict Vegan, very muscular, workout daily, I DON’T do any drugs ever.
No alcohol, nothing that hurts me.

I go into the forests and get my Zen. Nothing bugs me, nobody can take me down.

Is is worth doing drugs with a life like that? There is no cost to my life, but the cost for a drug laden life is very high.

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#43

I think this is more PM-material or a post for the addiction-thread in the Off-Topic-section.

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#44

Man I gotta admit that your life seems pretty sweet.

However I will admit that I have never regretted my forray into drugs starting 8 years ago and would never trade any of my experiences for anything. It’s also taught to me what I might need medically to be a proper functioning human being.

But ultimately different strokes for different folks ya know?

Side note: the shamans and Druids of old used to consume things with mind altering effects to help commune with nature and deities easier.

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#45

@skeksis_SYL

The Vikings also used to do the same, but before battle to commune with their spirit animal and gain its strength and ferocity.

#47

@loving-hatred

Where did your post go?

I read what little you wrote before you tagged it for deletion - did you end up sending it as a private message?

#48

Yup. Not sure how a society where there heavan was obtainable only through battle, made folded steel, and went into battle legitimately thinking they were bears with war paint on fell. Seriously though I would quit if I was the opposing side in battle. “You mean to tell me they think they are bears that weird swords? Yeah I am out man”

@loving-hatred I am curious as well. Feel free to pm if you wish

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#49

@skeksis_SYL

Their metalworking, particular their swordmaking, was crazy advanced!

Not to mention their shipbuilding…

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#50

Sailors can do almost anything drunk

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#51

Was going to go into a direction that could seem unfriendly without me intending it that way I’ll add you to the pm

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#52

@loving-hatred

Almost?

What can’t they do?

Also:

The Irish Rovers - Drunken Sailor

https://youtu.be/qGyPuey-1Jw

#53

Pfft I’m the one singing that song in parties! Lol and honestly, that depends on whether you want the legal answer

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#54

@loving-hatred

No…?

#55

You are not alone! I turned 32 this year and I feel it everytime I pick up the controller. I was never the best at quick twitch games anyway, my strengths are more in strategy and tactics. It didn’t help when I broke my right hand a couple times and my thumb didn’t heal right, eventually developing arthritis (arthritis! At 32!). I have even considered trying to play southpaw to see if my aim improves but have been too chicken to stumble through the inevitably frustrating adjustment period, for what may be a marginal improvement, if any. I have come to grips with the fact that I have limitations on my abilities and I try to recognize and compensate for them as best I can but they will keep me from being the best and they will eventually keep me from competitive play altogether.
I’m not done yet though!

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#56

Legal answer is nothing. You aren’t even supposed to assume the watch if you’re not 100% ready,

In reality this means as long as you’re not driving something or handling a gun.

most things you can get away with if you don’t screw it up but your supe may make life difficult if you screw up

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#57

If it makes you feel better my gf who is a Starbucks barista most likely has it or is developing it at the ripe age of 22

#58

@skeksis_SYL

Could it be carpal tunnel from all that repetitive hand work?

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#59

Oh yeah. My other friend who has been working there in a fraction of the amount of time is experiencing it too. Sucks cause he loves video games as much as I do. For my gf though I think part of it is hereditary

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#60

At that age there are still a couple things you can do to slow the degradation of cartilage and even improve mobility. When I broke my thumb they wanted to put pins through the skin and into the 2 pieces of bone with a little contraption to push the pins apart. After further discussion with the surgeon we decided the risk of infection was too great and so I am left with a thumb that doesn’t move like it used to and locks up on me.

If your girlfriend looks anything like any other 22yo barista I’ve met then good for you😉

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#61

I’m 32 and my reflexes feel the same as they ever did. That said, I’m not really a gamer. I have excellent spatial awareness and do a lot with my fingers (no innuendo intended: I play piano and I’m a mega-quick typist), but I don’t really practice “gaming” habitually. I didn’t even own a PlayStation until Battleborn.

Honestly, @FlamesForAll, I think your status as being widely liked is much more valuable than any kind of elite gaming skill cap. I’d rather be terrible and well-loved than brilliant and despised

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#62

@EdenSophia

Thank you kindly, old friend.

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