It is a US thing, although exaggerated for comedy. At least when I was in retail, I did several of those things.

I recently played A Link to the Past for the first time, and several dungeons have rooms (and even big treasure chests) that are not necessary for completion. Still did it, though.

Oh, this is lovely!

Love the joke, though I think of copper dragons as being the pranksters more.

Haven’t gotten to play either of these yet, but I might someday.

1. Aberrant Mind sorcerer, race tbd. Basically, was an eldritch abomination who got bored, and turned itself into a mortal for a change of pace. We’re talking “Had 30 Int and Wis” levels of abomination. So now it’s stuck in a limited mortal form with all this knowledge, and no ability to use it. Can’t even pronounce its own name anymore.

2. Incubus/succubus (reflavored tiefling) paladin of redemption. Nommed on the wrong soul and got purified, and now trying to atone for their past misdeeds. They’re virtually starving themselves, which is why they’re using a tiefling statblock instead of the normal one, only having the ability to switch sex, and the draining kiss that they never use save to keep themselves alive with a consenting travelling partner.

Man, those two are just so cute together!

Attack on Titan theme intensifies

Man, those two are so adorable together!

“You seem trustworthy! Will you join us on our noble quest?”

Beautiful work as always. Very moving.

Obligatory “…but I’m dummy thicc, and the clap of my ass cheeks keeps alerting the guards!”

Always loved this one.

I should have stated, of course, that the best way to attack Darkness is to call her Lalatina.

Always geek the mage first.

I get this question from players, and it drives me just as nuts.

Okay, I’ll bite, why is Linda Blair in here?

Ooh, sounds like a fun storyline! I’m looking forward to it!

I’m just loving this storyline, thank you for posting it.

This entire storyline is adorable.

Yeah, that sounds about right.