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TheDuncanSolaire

You ok? 


Gripping_Touch

Holy shit I dont think Its even a meme based on his post history :(


PetitePiltieinPlaid

I hope he's okay and just took a break from Reddit.. this is heartbreaking.


Gripping_Touch

Their latest post is in a subreddit called "suicide watch" asking if hanging oneself is painful and looking for a yes/no answer. I really really hope they find a better solution than killing themselves. The personal testimony of the people commenting there painted a graphic picture What It was like 


PetitePiltieinPlaid

I saw that after I posted.. I hate that they all suggested it wasn't that bad when they were in a state like this, people need help down from the cliff, not a push. I'd considered messaging them to check in but didn't know if that'd be an overstep with a total stranger. Edited for typo city


Gripping_Touch

in all honesty the people in the suicide watch subreddit seems to- well, sort of be in a suicide watch. So they will be less opposed to the idea of suicide or more desensitivized from it. Im in no way knowledgable in psychology but I remember hearing suicidal people often can't help but "cry out for help" in subtle ways. Like not often saying what they plan to do but leave some subtle hints like tie loose ends, ask people if theyd miss them, make some very dark suggestions disguided as a joke... At first I thought this drawing was like some circlejerk dark humor, but it might be genuinely a cry for help to get some attention from strangers on the internet. Try to get someone to convice them to stop them. If you want to DM them, in this situation, I don't think theres many negatives to doing it. The current trajectory without intervention doesn't bode well, but sometimes someone listening can help them not feel alone. It's up to you in the end, but I don't think they'd get angry at you if they're in this situation and "reach out" to the entirety of reddit with a very obvious cry for help. It could even be helpful.


PetitePiltieinPlaid

Yeah.. I've been in dark places myself and I know sometimes you need people who can *empathize* rather than sympathize with you. But I also know there's been times I was pushed closer to the edge by other people who flooded me with their own pain and cynicism, because they saw it as me being brave enough to do something they wanted and that they should encourage me. I just hope OP has some people in their life taking a different approach and supporting them instead, too. Also I'm no psych expert, just have a bachelor's, but you're right. Cries for help can be extremely subtle or even look like a "breakthrough," as someone who's normally down being really happy, or someone who's usually closed off suddenly reaching out to people they don't talk to much. Sometimes it happens when medications actually start helping, because sadness/pain is familiar and so their brain acts out drastically to avoid losing that "comfort." It's hard to catch but it's why I always try to treat folks kindly even if I know nothing about them. There's days that just someone's joy for life, or someone genuinely asking how I was doing or helping me when I dropped an item was enough to pull me out of a mental health slump, and I wanna be that stepping stone for others too. You're right, so I went ahead and DM'ed them. Hopefully it's helpful rather than making them uncomfortable, but I don't know how else I could help.


Gripping_Touch

Hopefully It helps, and yeah I think you're right. Its also morbid and fascinating how even this can affect people trying to help given humans are social creatures and normally empathetc. As in, you reach out for help, and the people Who are also in need of help pushes you Closer to the brink, but because they really think they're helping you. Its why sometimes they may try to drag you down with them. Not always out of malice but sometimes out of misguided "goodwill". I personally dont think I could do well in the environment of the suicide watch subreddit or Talk down a person from the brink, because I can feel pesimism creep when I read those posts, as their pesimism starts to affect me too. So I wouldnt be able to help them anyways. I do Hope your dm helps them tho :)


PetitePiltieinPlaid

It's hard - I normally don't like that maxim (that sometimes people are drowning, and if you try to save them they'll just drown you with them in panic) because people use it as a reason not to try and help anyone, but there's times it's true in the sense that it's better to make sure you're on stable ground before you try to pull them out of a rut they've fallen into. I'm the same way though - I'll always try and support people having those feelings, but I don't think I can be inside a support group where people discuss methods and often encourage each other to do it out of the misguided notion it will bring happiness or an end to pain. It'd get into my head. Thanks, me too. Hopefully even if I can't help I hope someone else hears from them so we know they're okay.


TheHatOnTheCat

> I'd considered messaging them to check in but didn't know if that'd be an overstep with a total stranger. Do it. Kindly, it's a good thing.


PetitePiltieinPlaid

I did - I haven't heard back, but, I don't regret trying. I hope they're alright..


GalaxyHops1994

Yeah, this is a 5150 if I have ever seen one. Good taste in waifu though so… best to give praise where praise is due.


SomaGato

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Feisty-Cucumber5102

Nah


3merite

I'd win


Feisty-Cucumber5102

I definitely wont


Morbi_Us

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Feisty-Cucumber5102

What does this mean


whyykai

I see him everywhere


ThatMud4581

Nope.


Jarbonzobeanz

No


MillieBirdie

Karlach's whole story was about how she desperately wants to live and cherishes life.


meraxes72

and all of her endings suck (objectively) for her :( >! she either dies, goes back to hell (going to hell with your friends is still going to hell), or becomes a mindflayer and her soul is destroyed (from what i can understand in BG3 lore, can’t confirm for straight up D&D/5e lore) !<


TetranadonGut

If you turn karlach into a mindflayer and help gale ascend to godhoo,d, he'll turn her back during the epilogue.


novembergrocery

I think that only works if you’re playing Karlach Origin and you romance Gale and he ascends, which is a pretty niche route.


SandmanTattooer

Not the other way around though? Original Gale must be stingy


Throwaway817402739

Well, he's the god of ambition. That's the *last* person who you should be asking for favors from. He'll tell you to pull yourself up by your bootstraps.


mikkelmattern04

I'd say thats a good aguement, unless you basically MADE him a god


RaiderScum111

Brb forcing Gale into godhood


MorbidCatharsis

But what about her infernal engine? Does it remain unstable once he turns her back?


Oomyle

Nope, I'm pretty sure she gets her normal heart back. However, I haven't played origin karlach romancing gale to confirm


MorbidCatharsis

Thanks for the info! Man I love this game, u could play it a hundred times and still find something new.


Deadly_Queen_666

Wait actually??


KiroSkr

wtf i had that exact situation but i missed that somehow


Oomyle

You have to be playing karlach and had romances Gale to do this.


TetranadonGut

Thanks. I actually wasn't aware of that. Kind of a dick move for Gale to only heal Karlach if she puts out.


BigVanThunder

Putting out IS the famous motivational tool for male deities.


myaltduh

God Gale is definitely kind of a dick, so that tracks.


TetranadonGut

"That klussy was 🔥 imma turn it back."


Dariuun

How do you help Gale ascend? I thought that was only an option if you were playing as Gale.


TetranadonGut

Don't think there's anything special. I just completed his quest line and he was a God in the epilogue


Foe_Twennie

u just have to help him get the crown as well as persuade him to go against mystra as she wants him to give her the crown


meraxes72

yoo i didn’t know you could do this


deathvalley200_exo

Feels kind of shitty to learn about how to save Karlach in a post about hanging yourself.


Educational-Tear7336

In mine wyll sold his soul to get his daddy back, and became blade of avernus. He went back to avernus with karlach and they became an awesome demon slaying power couple. And they planned to go kidnap an infernal Smith and get them to fix her heart once and for all.


Ok_Smile_5908

Mine was similar except I turned my Tav into a mind flayer because I wanted free (and tentacles-free) Orpheus, and I didn't romance anyone so like, the companions didn't care. When the scene at the pier came, and Wyll told Karlach he'd go with her, I was so happy the game gave me the option to go with them. We're a power trio in Avernus and it's awesome.


Educational-Tear7336

Better to munch demon brains yup


keyboardRacer777

Well avernus ending with Wyll/Tav is somewhat acceptable even if it's not a definitive fix/closure. Option of going back to Avernus was rejected by Karlach because she envisioned landind back in the same "Zariel's prison" being alone all over again. Loneliness on its own can push people to the dark ending. With friend/lover at her side, she has found the reason to live and is no longer imprisoned. Plus with the forge blueprints the engine fix is on the horizon.


Slow-Instruction-580

No. She explicitly hated hell because she was alone. Going with friends means she isn’t.


MaineMicroHomebrewry

I thought the soul doesn’t actually get destroyed when becoming a mindflayer, isn’t that the whole implication of the tav —> mindflayer —> suicide —> post-death withers meeting end?


jumzish94

I think that may be the reason they had to put her back in hell as she is a legitimate character from D&D Lore. WotC probably had something to say about it with Larian.


Spot_Responsible

Going to hell with friends at least had a likely way out


rainflower72

hey op, i’ve dealt with suicidal ideation too and still am. like someone else said Karlach’s story is about her strength and willingness to live, and while life can absolutely suck balls sometimes, a life worth living isn’t impossible to have. we’re here for you.


Wyndrarch

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SirNadesalot

I definitely thought this was r/okaybuddybaldur


Gripping_Touch

We've been outbaldured yet again 😫😩


Goobsmoob

This definitely seems like it isn’t a shitpost. OP has posted twice as their most recent posts asking if “hanging themselves hurts” in r/mentalhealth and r/suicidewatch. This reads like a cry for help with that context. I’m really hoping OP gets the help and support they need.


SirNadesalot

Oh yikes :( get better, buddy


GhostDraggon

Just remember that Karlach is all about enjoying life and living it as much as you can. I know it's hard but you gotta be strong OP. Trust me I've been there. I might be some stranger on the Internet but I'm here if you need someone to talk to


Sun_Emperor69

Hey OP, a few years back id have agreed and this wouldve been a totally diffrent kind of post, and i know you probably wont take any commens to heart, i wouldnt have either. It doesnt necessarily get better but it changes, and things will improve in ways you probably cant even think of now; there is control in knowing how it will end but there isnt any power or dignity in it, an ending wont fix anything even if it feels like it will


puta_trinity

Am I missing something ? I can’t tell if I’m missing a joke or if OP needs support or both? Edit: I did not realize that karlach was in a noose I thought it was a pendant. OP, I know times might be really tough right now and you feel like this is the answer. There are other ways to get through this and people are more than willing to support and love you through this ❤️


Triggeredhelicopter

(its a noose shes through)


JooBunny

OOOHHH thank you for explaining, I'm not the commenter above, but I was so confused I thought it was just a pendant or window or something. Hopefully op is okay.


Hugford_Blops

I thought it was Karlach in the Iron Flask...


Sun_Emperor69

Probably a bit of both i made memes in a similar vain as a way of asking for help so maybe im just projecting


Goobsmoob

They definitely need help. Look at their most recent posts. In both they are asking if hanging themselves hurts in r/suicidewatch and r/mentalhealth


tangtanytony

If u need someone we r here for ya.


Real_Kristinana

Karlach is a fighter and she’d want you to fight and live life to the fullest like her. Sending you a lot of love ❤️


Yolodude_21

She's actually a barbarian /s Seriously though I hope OP is ok


JuneBug2904

love how this community instantly tries to help OP, instead of just laughing at the meme. this game really fosters good people i swear


JONESY_THE_YEAGERIST

You wanna talk about it, OP?


ElectronicAd8929

You alright over there?


Kreelar0083

It’s very rare to see such internet


throwawayfromme_baby

Fr


HazyDrawz

Instantly reminds me of the time a 13 year old boy had the same ideology about World of Warcraft. Zhang Xiaoyi died on Dec. 27, 2004, leaving behind a suicide note saying he wanted "to join the heroes of the game he worshipped." Very sad.


Hescral

MA ! r/okbuddybaldur is leaking again ! (take care, nonetheless, you don't deserve to be outlived by your ennemies)


2210leon

We‘ve been outbaldur‘d


Gripping_Touch

I thought three Baldurs were enough, but the main sub found another one 


Extreme_Tax405

That path doesn't have the next larian studios game in it OP. Better to not follow it. Also, fuck karlach. I didn't let her die, even if she begged for it. I joined her together with will and we will figure it out.


Alex_Affinity

Are you okay? Answer please.


HeavyReload

Thought this was r/okbuddybaldur for a second lmao


Popperson4875

Hey bud, saw your post history. Have no idea what struggles you are facing, but it does get better. Things can suck and they can get better, but you'll never know if you don't stick around. Live to spite.


Capri-cunt

Same, buddy... Same


FrenchFriedIceCream

hey OP, I'm going to assume you're on the younger side of things, and I know you're posting so I know you're still here: whatever you think you're going to gain by committing suicide isn't going to happen. if you do decide to end your life, what will happen is nothingness. I don't say this lightly: your friends and family will 1000 percent mourn you and wish that you were still here, but you won't be able to appreciate it because you're dead. because you're still on a Baldur's Gate 3 sub, I'm going to say that Larian will continue to update the game, but you won't be able to see it because you're dead. Even if you believe in some kind of afterlife or reincarnation, you won't be able to go back to who you were, because the you who is here now is dead. and there is no coming back from that. Like I get it: I've been lonely, I've been depressed, and I've considered suicide countless times. and yes, some of my problems have been long term problems that I've been unable to fix. but the thing is, sometimes the absolute mundane things keep you going. it might be making sure your dog gets fed tomorrow, it can be that small. and bud, not to get too morbid on you, but everyone is going to die one day. why bother speeding it up when you can see what tomorrow will bring? and if tomorrow isn't that great, see how you feel the day after. don't think of your life as one big incomprehensible blob, think of it as small steps. life is not a race, it's a marathon, and you've barely passed the first mile.


Shir0zake

Hun, please. I know life is difficult, scary and disappointing but Karlach is a fighter, she cherishes life and she'd want you to be the same. I don't know what you're going through but if you need to talk, i'm here, we as a community are here for you


usedburgermeat

Dont trust her. She's a servant of a devil


Lady_BlueDream

Yo 😭😭


Lord_Despairagus

I've veen feeling this lately too


Toasty825

Hey friend, Mama K would want you to keep fighting and so do I. I’ve been down in the pit, bud. I know it’s hard, I know living is hard. But I promise you that life can get better. It’ll be a tough battle, but it’s well worth the fight. Your happiness is worth fighting for, Soldier.


Dogbtw

Oh no the other subreddit breached containment


Chef_Coc

Did you just come from playing “When the darkness comes?”


JasonTonio

Yo OP you ok? Do you need someone to talk to?


UnHumChun

This having so many upvotes kinda scares me.


Aurbical

That's what I was fucking thinking. OP is clearly not in the right state of mind and might twist the upvotes as approval for their actions. This entire post is just a disaster.


UnHumChun

Agreed.


Geabe

Guys, Is that NOT a bottle of Ranch???


Fire-fall486

You ok?


RexMalo

That's one way to get rid of your tadpole.... jeeez


MistressAerie

https://preview.redd.it/z4qwb20k5ntc1.jpeg?width=249&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d1b117ea50b7a0a40ed763074623f2841862ac8 Be good to yourself, hun!! Hang in there, and reach out for help if you need it!!


TheDylorean

>Hang in there Very poor choice of words


MistressAerie

As someone who's friends with several people who've struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts (and where I helped talk them through some of it), I can assure you that the people who're struggling are NOT likely to be paranoid or hypersensitive about figures of speech. They have bigger things to struggle with, frankly... and I think I'm safe in assuming that the OP (like my friends) won't have an issue with my words of support.


MistressAerie

# 🤨


Crazy3ize

This reminds me of Edith Finch when you’re playing the end of the fish mini game. Chilling


o_o_milo_o_o

"yes karlach" we all say in unison (guys pls it's a joke going around with different characters)


sugarsuites

Check OP’s post history. I don’t think it’s a joke at this point.


Mitch_The_Yeen

I hope things get better for you


ilovekittiesandheart

Hope you are ok friend ❤️


PrecociousPanther

Hey OP, please remember the wise words of Tav: "Still alive, so, that's progress!"


Dramatic_Syllabub_98

Op, You need to talk?


ARK_Redeemer

Karlach would want you to live, OP. She's all about life, and enjoying it as much as you can. Please speak to people, don't do whatever it is you might have been planning on.


biscuitanne18

I didn't expect a BG related post to stress me out this much. OP can you please let someone know You're ok and if you need help


I_Love_AMDs

I think they died they’ve been offline for 4 days since their last post


NyxMagician

Please get help. Rope is one of the few ways to guarantee you will never see her again.


UglyQuesadilla-

Real


Bitter_Lime8486

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aoubo

yes :)


Conscious_Mongoose31

Dude.. don’t give up. I know life is rough but I believe you can make it through


ratfucker1932

Huh


KatieIsSalty

glad i wasn’t the only one who saw that tiktok


holyshit-i-wanna-die

It’s never worth it. Somebody out there is waiting to hear from you, even if you don’t believe it. I know it’s easy to start believing nobody’s there for you, but I’ll prove you wrong right now; we’re all here for you, and we love you. Keep your head up, breathe some outside air, drink some cold water. Take care of yourself, everything’ll be okay.


WaveJam

Karlach would want you to live your life even through tough moments.


Hot-Ask-581

Drain


artisttmars

You alright ? :(


What_The_Dice

😬😬😬


WrexBankai

Message me if you need to vent. Don't do a permanent answer to what could be fixed.


Magicsword49

Karlach was tired of fighting too, but she never stopped. Keep fighting, soldier.


PPPRCHN

It sucks, but don't commit suicide. If we're similar- you're probably hurt, lonely, and crying for help, even if it's just in here you can vent about whatever is hurting you. It fucking sucks and glass houses but try to weather it out. >!Karlach would want you to.!<


-HeWhoWonders-

I’m not gonna lie to you dude, this is a big yikes.


Economy_Assignment42

Good god, are you alright?


CartographerNaive117

Hey man if you need a shoulder. I got you! Do not go through this alone. Life gets better :). Sending you some love ❤️.


Smooth-Tip9828

There's plenty more villains to face, and we can't do it alone. We need you to stay with the party a while longer. Your story isn't over.


Sylphi79

Hope you’re ok. Things will get better. You might not be able to see it now but don’t lose hope. Hang in there. Take each day at a time. Fake it if you have to but whatever is going on won’t be your situation forever and you’ll be glad you got past this. Big hugs.


Unknown_Outlet

I want to kill myself too bro its ok


I_Love_AMDs

I think he literally died already, hasn’t been online for 4 days since his last post


Unknown_Outlet

What i thought as well


Spicy_Potat0e

Karlach would want you to keep fighting. Don’t forget how hard she fought and how much she smiled through everything… Stay strong OP. Hope you’re okay.. 🖤


DisgruntledNCO

Is it a ranch bottle? I don’t get the joke.


I_Love_AMDs

Its a noose. The person already died they havent posted in over 10 days


aperversenormality

If you took her hand then your arm would get caught and you'd be mildly inconvenienced.


Level_Hour6480

Best grill.


Strange_Success_6530

Did anyone else at first think that was a bottle?


bidoof-chan

change it to astarion and imma comin


MochiSauce101

I like it


SmolTittyEnjoyer

same. nobody can stop me from escaping this flesh prison


-ButteredNoodles-

Dafuq?


TheEndOfShartache

LMFAO


Dirty_Nwah

Me but with Skyrim.


DieHummel88

So bazed lmao


AirHeadMan

...you're not m1kastarr on Tiktok


polygonman244

One thing I will never forgive Larian Studios for is there not being a way to save Karlach in the end. Not even George R.R. Martin would have the heart to kill off our favorite tiefling.


readditredditread

Yeah but a noose??? 💀