Conversation

Notices

1. Embed this notice
   roko's basilisk (vii@dsmc.space)'s status on Sunday, 18-Jan-2026 03:27:07 JST roko's basilisk
   American wizards be like
   
   > Do NOT point the wand at anything you do not intend to destroy
   > Do NOT put your finger on a wand unless you intend to cast
   > Treat every wand like it is loaded with spells
   > Look BEHIND the target of the wand's aim
   • pistolero likes this.
   • Embed this notice
     radix023 (radix023@noauthority.social)'s status on Sunday, 18-Jan-2026 04:48:13 JST radix023

     in reply to

     @vii

     > Know what your spell will ricochet from

     roko's basilisk likes this.
   • Embed this notice
     Shadowbroker:nv::pondering_orb: (shadowbroker2135@poa.st)'s status on Sunday, 18-Jan-2026 04:48:30 JST Shadowbroker:nv::pondering_orb:

     in reply to
     @vii Wand spergs are the worst
     roko's basilisk likes this.
   • Embed this notice
     paper9741 (paper9741@poa.st)'s status on Sunday, 18-Jan-2026 04:49:59 JST paper9741

     in reply to
     @vii If you don't keep your hand on your wand ready to cast at a moment's notice then you're not a real wizard; you're just an overgrown apprentice. What kind of wizard is afraid to cast spells?!
     roko's basilisk likes this.
   • Embed this notice
     john_darksoul (john_darksoul@ariamispainted.world)'s status on Sunday, 18-Jan-2026 05:33:05 JST john_darksoul

     in reply to
     @vii 1 cast per spell word max and quiet casting requires a permit
     roko's basilisk likes this.
   • Embed this notice
     fiat volvntas tva (scathach@stereophonic.space)'s status on Sunday, 18-Jan-2026 06:02:39 JST fiat volvntas tva

     in reply to
     @vii PROTIP: if you own a wand over a year without negligent casting at least once, you aren't handling it enough. NCs are a natural part of handling wands, just like tweaking your back is part of weightlifting and car accidents are part of driving. I NC several times a year because I actually HANDLE and know how to USE my wands. It makes me a better wand handler and magician, and it's a small part of the price you pay in the sheepdog lifestyle. Simple fact is, the "safety mentality" will build mental blocks in your head that will get you killed. You need to be comfortable putting your finger on the wand and pointing the wand wherever you want no matter the time, place, or status of the wand. Taking time to check whether the wand is loaded with spells whenever you pick one up will serve to make you hesitate in a personal defense scenario. You fucking safety idiots are
     going to get people killed all because of this fucking "NC" shaming. Wands are inherently dangerous, you need to accept it.
     roko's basilisk likes this.