Ukraine invasion

[Snarf Zagyg]

Yeah, the question then, if defeat becomes a certainty; Will he be content with retreating into obscurity, or quietly take his own life? Or will he out of spite decide to make sure the whole world burns? I fear the latter option, and can only hope that that will be a bridge too far for the people surrounding him, and that they will do what they can to prevent it.

I know that a lot of us are worried, but I'm not sure that doomcasting and discussing worst-case scenarios helps.* It gives you the illusion of control, but usually only makes you feel worse.

What I have that works for me is to only occasionally keep up with the news, and to do positive things within my local community and to also look for opportunities to provide help and assistance to the people suffering in Ukraine. It's not much, but doing a little good helps me feel a little better.


*I say this not to limit what you want to discuss, but only to note that when you are preoccupied with worst-case scenarios, you will naturally get stressed out. Given that you can't control this ... unless unbeknownst to us, Joe Biden spends a lot of time posting on enworld under a pseudonym, that stress can be unhealthy and bleed into your life. And I think we have all had enough stress the last few years.

 

[BrokenTwin]

... unless unbeknownst to us, Joe Biden spends a lot of time posting on enworld under a pseudonym, that stress can be unhealthy and bleed into your life. And I think we have all had enough stress the last few years.

I'm now picturing him and Barack Obama playing in a campaign together, and the mental image is hilarious. Michelle Obama would be running the game.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

I'm now picturing him and Barack Obama playing in a campaign together, and the mental image is hilarious. Michelle Obama would be running the game.

But for the rules of the forum, I would totally be analyzing what classes they would choose!

 

[BrokenTwin]

But for the rules of the forum, I would totally be analyzing what classes they would choose!

Right? Like, I have no idea what class he would choose, but I'd totally stat Zelenskyy as a Paladin with the Entertainer background. And may add him as that as an NPC in my next campaign.

Reminds me of this amazing image from my own country. Dated now, but still a gem.

 

[Ancalagon]

aww man, I'm so sorry to be the one to break it to you but google doesn't know anyones age or binary gender. This is the old codger forum for people with facebook, if you want 25-35 you got to go to reddit, if you want 18-25 instagram and you want younger its tiktok.

aww man, sorry to be the one breaking it to you, but google MONTITORS people very closely. And this information is sold to 3rd parties so they can advertise to you better.

There was a news story a while ago about a store sending "baby advertising" to expecting mothers based on changes on their online behavior - so much so and so early (often before they had told anyone!) that it was upsetting said mothers (who felt monitored). So the stores started sending expecting mothers baby advertisement... along with a few random things mixed in (like a lawnmower) so it wouldn't feel so... intrusive.

How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did

Target has perfected the technique of analyzing consumers' shopping habits to figure out who's pregnant. How can they send customers congratulatory coupons without freaking them out?

www.forbes.com

This was TEN YEARS ago.

So yeah, Morrus knows. Sorry to burst your bubble.

 

[Morrus]

Let's stick to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, folks. Thanks!

 

[Ancalagon]

Right? Like, I have no idea what class he would choose, but I'd totally stat Zelenskyy as a Paladin with the Entertainer background. And may add him as that as an NPC in my next campaign.

Reminds me of this amazing image from my own country. Dated now, but still a gem.

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There is an update!

 

[Imaculata]

Russian forces have moved closer to Odessa now. It won't be long before all hell breaks loose.

 

[Zardnaar]

Russian forces have moved closer to Odessa now. It won't be long before all hell breaks loose.

They got defeated nearby lost an entire btg. Several cities in the way first.

 

[John R Davis]

Yup it will get much much worse as the monster moves in.
It's not charity Ukraine needs it's for the UN to do something to stop Putin, otherwise no amount of donations will prevent future 10,000s of deaths and deportations.