#lesson 1

"Go ahead, put anything here," Tumblr says. Well don't you worry, Tumblr. I will put anything here. Just wait and see.

I wrote this article: https://nerves.games/2023/07/26/snows-ttrpg-class-reading-list/

It's got some words in there. Go check it out. OR, just look this list of games and read them. It's your first assignment. These are all games that I think have pushed on the boundaries of TTRPGs and most of them I would consider experimental. They are in alphabetical order.

Adventure RPG (in Need of Translation), Mameli – https://better-legends.itch.io/adventure-rpg-in-need-of-translation 

Apollo 47 Technical Manual, Hutchings – https://thousandyearoldvampire.com/products/apollo-47-technical-manual-an-rpg 

Care for Hecuba, Libre – https://bigstuffedcat.itch.io/care-for-hecuba 

Clay Creatures, Sinclair – https://s-jared.itch.io/clay-creatures 

Disk Horse, Geist – https://fm-geist.itch.io/disk-horse-1-off-to-the-races 

Don’t Lose Your Mind, Baugh – https://evilhat.com/product/don-t-lose-your-mind 

Everyone is John, Sullivan – https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/271276/Everyone-is-John 

Feedback, Slattery – https://adira.itch.io/feedback 

Flying Games, Dragon – https://possumcreekgames.itch.io/flying-games 

Freebase, Thron & Shaughnessy – https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1411822901179.pdf 

I EAT MANTRAS FOR BREAKFAST, Mison – https://mariabumby.itch.io/i-eat-mantras-for-breakfast 

kill puppies for satan, Baker – https://img.4plebs.org/boards/tg/image/1370/08/1370081361036.pdf 

Lady Blackbird, Harper – https://johnharper.itch.io/lady-blackbird 

Paranoia, Costikyan, Gelber, and Goldberg – https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/224392/Paranoia–First-Edition 

Plot Armor, Black – https://oriondblack.itch.io/plot-armor 

Print Weaver, Morrison – https://nlmorrison.itch.io/print-weaver 

Teen Witch, Adler – https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/variations-on-your-body 

Ten Candles, Dewey – https://cavalrygames.com/shop/ten-candles-pdf 

This Discord Has Ghosts in it, Jobst & Vass – https://willjobst.itch.io/ghosts 

Unusual Esoterica, Unpleasant – https://axesorcs.itch.io/unusual-esoterica-series-1 

We Are But Worms, LaBresh – https://riverhousegames.itch.io/we-are-but-worms-a-one-word-rpg 

Wisher, Theurgist, Fatalist, Moran – https://afarandasunlessland.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/wtf.pdf

If you didn't read the article: this is not a list of best rpgs, or a list of great starter rpgs, or a list of my favorite games! It's simply a list of experimental games that I think pushed the bounds. I think if you're in my internet house (which you are while you read this, welcome in, get comfy, we've got fresh-squeezed water) you should read these and have opinions on them, even if your opinion is "lol, lmao, this is trash." But this is school so you have to put it in a complete sentence of you get an F. Minus.

Bye,

hello hello!! this is the start of my (hopefully weekly) music theory lessons!

todays focus is note names, clefs, and the staff, which are the foundation of western written music.

Rebel belongs to @veiled-rebel

Lisa belongs to me

Lesson 1

I yawn as me and my friend Rebel were traveling universes again and ended up crashing at the current universe we’re in. It was common for us to get lost every now and then as universe hopping can be pretty difficult sometimes. But this time….I think I really messed up. Because now….we’re going to be stuck living with 7 demon brothers for a year.

A few hours earlier……

“GAH-“

“SHIT WAIT-“

We fell right into the middle of a random conference room where several guys were having a discussion and they look at us confused. But one helped us up.

“Apologies for the rough travel my friends! Are you two alright….?” The red haired man said.

“We’re good sir…uh….” Rebel blinked a few times before realizing where we were. They quickly nudged me, “Lisa. We need to go….NOW. Cmoooooon-“

I looked a little confused by their sudden nervousness, “Ok ok calm down. The portals just probably got mixed up….I’ll fix it.”

But when I tried to resummon it. Nothing….happened? This….this never happened before. Sure I mess up spells before but never to this extent! I try again and again and AGAIN until….

”AHHHH! MY MAGIC!!! ITS COMPLETELY GOOOONE!” I sulk in the corner, “I’ve failed you my friend. If we must die, please all that I ask is that may it please be swift?”

Rebel sweatdropped, “Dude seriously….?”

A pink haired man laughed, “What a dramatic way to go out I’ll say. Almost noble….”

A blonde guy sweatdropped, “Jeez she was quick to accept death that quickly…?”

“Lord Diavolo. I do not mean to question your leadership in anyway….but what in the world is this…?” The raven haired man asked the guy who helped us up.

Diavolo laughed, “For my exchange program of my school of course! I’d like for these two to be apart of this learning experience!”

“Wait….what? You summoned us here for that?” Rebel tilted their head, curious but wary. They knew they were demons so they had to be careful around them….especially since I was just human.

“Why of course! The purpose of this program is to bring peace to humans, angels, and demons of this world. And you and your human friend seem like the ideal candidates for this program!” Diavolo said proudly, “If that’s alright with you of course.”

“Sure. Sounds like a nice ideal. Unity is my kinda thing too,” The guys turn to see me, now looking more motivated.

“……were you not just crying in the corner begging for a swift death?” The raven haired man asked with a brow raised.

“Well now I’m here and interested. So shush. Stop complaining,” I put a finger up to shush him much to everyone’s fear. “I’ll be delighted to take part of the program.”

“…..eh fuck it. If she’s going, I’ll join as well. As long as we remain together at least….” Rebel said with a shrug.

Diavolo nods, “Of course. I’ll allow it. As long as you don’t mind living with my student council of course. As your friend has seemed to post her powers, she’ll need protection. As well as you if necessary. They are the 7 brothers as well as the avatars of sin. That over there is Lucifer, the avatar of pride. He’ll be the one taking you in.”

……me and Rebel slowly look up at Lucifer in horror. Who looked livid as I still had my finger up still.

I move my hand away, “……s-sorry sir.”

Surprisingly, he just laughed it off, “I’ll let you off the hook just this once. After all you didn’t know who I was. But I can ensure it won’t happen again….correct? Besides let us get you aquatinted with my brothers and where you two will be sleeping…” I feel like he just low key threatened me there….I flip him off when he turned around but Rebel stopped me. This was already gonna be a pain…..Lucifer could see it. But if that’s what Lord Diavolo wants, he’ll just have to deal with us.

And now here me and Rebel are, after getting settled in and introduced to all the brothers, I sit in my new bed thinking about everything that happened. What the fuck am I doing? Agreeing to this shit?! I’m officially insane!

“Lisa…..It’s late. Don’t just be sitting there in the dark. You look scary as fuck-“ Rebel mumbled.

“First of all fuck you. Second of all that’s just rude- …..and I’m just uh thinking and stuff. I mean I’m not worried about staying here. But was this a good idea…? I mean I don’t fully know much about this universe,” I admit.

Rebel turned to me, “Well to be frank? Just be careful Lisa. In this world you’re just a regular human so all you gotta do is be careful because demons here will probably target you. So as much as you wanna get along with everyone, you have to be more wary around others, K? That also means tone down on the sass….”

“……man fuck Lucifer-“ I huff already knowing what they were indicating.

“If you have time to flap that mouth of yours, you have enough time to close your eyes and SLEEP,” Lucifer said from our doorway making us jump. “You have classes tomorrow. Do NOT be late…”

With that he left. Ugh what was his problem? He already annoys me. But me and Rebel ended up dozing off together. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day. But I really need to get stronger now that I have no magic…..I can’t rely on some demons we just met. Hm Maybe I can find a gym or training area tomorrow. Yeah that could provide something! I’ll make sure to go there right after classes!

CLASS IS IN SESSION.

Good evening, my fellow freaks, fillies, and other assorted friends. I'm your deejay for the evening, Zee, and I'll be starting out this blog, this course, and this whole damn mission with a statement that some would consider to be moderately controversial.

Rock music is innately Black music.

Now, yes, we've had our share of crackers in the biz (myself included) but the FOUNDATIONS OF ROCK MUSIC, AND THE SONGS THAT MADE ROCK MUSIC WHAT IT IS, are primarily from Black artists.

Don't believe me? Let's delve in.

Assignment 1: cubes and balls with shadows Assignment 2: Roman statue Assignment 3: fruit with shadows Assignment 4: draw the lines of three random objects without looking at the paper

Lesson 1 - Basic Hygiene (stop being musty!)

1. Use a rich body wash in the shower

You need something that’s gonna give you a good lather so you can wash your body easily and quickly. You don’t want to have to keep pumping soap forever. You also want something that smells good so you smell fresh afterwards. I would recommend body washes from Dove, Olay, and Softsoap at the drugstore.

2. Use a loofah or a washcloth

You need something to scrub your skin when it’s very dirty. Even if your skin can’t handle it everyday, I know my skin cannot, it’s helpful to have a loofah or washcloth for when you are particularly dirty and for washing off stubborn deodorant residue.

3. Wash EVERYWHERE

Give your whole body a good wash. Do not forget the back of your neck, your navel, your butt, your feet, behind your ears, and your armpits. If your skin permits it, I would recommend washing your body twice for extra freshness.

4. Dry properly

Immediately after the shower, dry your ears, intimate area, feet, navel, and armpits. Those are areas that you don’t want to leave damp. Where there is water there is life . . .

5. Use a good smelling lotion

The key to being fresh is using a good scent. Lotions from Dove, Nivea, Aveeno, Vaseline, Olay, and Jergens are all good options. They’re moisturizing and you can choose a scent you like. My personal favorite is the Nivea Oil Infused Lotion in Cherry Blossom and Jojoba Oil.

6. Layer the moisture

During the winter of if you just have dry skin, I’d recommend layering some products after the shower. A lotion then and body oil, body oil then Nivea creme, two layers of lotion, mixing lotion with Vaseline. Whichever you prefer that keeps your moisturized. Body oil or just coconut oil if your skin can handle it is good for making your skin look glowy and beautiful which looks good no matter the season. Experiment and see which products you like. My favorites are Nivea creme, unrefined coconut oil, Palmer’s Moisturizing Body Oil, and if you can find Vaseline/petroleum jelly in a tube so it’s easier to pump out, that’s pretty handy.

7. Stay fresh afterwards

If you struggle with armpit odor, then my best recommendation is to shave your armpits and apply antiperspirant. If you want to stay extra fresh, then use a deodorant on top of that. But the antiperspirant will sit on your skin and prevent sweating. Then, use a body spray or perfume over your body and clothes. Use one that matches the lotion you chose. Floral fragrances go with floral lotions, vanilla ones with vanilla lotions, etc.