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Jill C Brooke's avatar

What a wonderful way to explain what life is like for so many of us. I’ve always said the biggest insult you could give me is to call me “normal”. I never wanted to fit in and love those who chart their own path. So happy you found your tribe!

Matt Simmons's avatar

I'm with you, Jill. "Normal" is a bad word in my vocabulary! ;)

Gaëlle Gosselin's avatar

I second that, Jill !!

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Ha! Nice. Thank you for the lovely words.

Jaco's avatar

Loved this. Thanks for everything that goes into your writing!

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Thank you! Really appreciate that.

Matt Simmons's avatar

As a fellow Dungeons and Dragons-playing, introverted, dorky Misfit Toy, I fully endorse this Theory!

Brent Hartinger's avatar

My sixth level elf necromancer and I thank you very much!

Matt Simmons's avatar

I'm more of a gnome rogue or half-elf ranger, myself, but a balanced party is important!

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Absolutely essential. Every time we've tried a lop-sided party, it fails miserably.

Matt Simmons's avatar

The worst is when nobody wants to be the healer!

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Latest rules make clerics.mich more interesting but it's still a thankless job

Matt Simmons's avatar

When the rules (or DM) allow for Dwarven clerics, they're more fun, but they're either gimped on defense or healing. Hard to get a good balance.

Karen Cunliffe's avatar

Lovely piece in all ways! How wonderful when you find your Island of fellow misfits.

Brent Hartinger's avatar

Thank you, Karen. Wonderful of you to say!

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Dec 3, 2021
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Brent Hartinger's avatar

Definitely counts! And that means you did your job as a parent right, IMHO.

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Dec 3, 2021
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Brent Hartinger's avatar

Thank you, Victoria. :-)