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2024.05.14 20:28 BeniaminoMalthus Outline for a Tolkien-faithful "Season 1 of the Second Age"
As we are getting a trailer for a much changed version of the Second Age today, I decided I would share what a first season in a series might look like for the story of Tolkien’s Second Age, while staying very close to the timeline and characters. I’ve taken some ideas I’ve seen from other creators who have made similar attempts at this, namely Council of Rings and Tolkien Untangled, but most are my own. As of now I’m not aware of a complete outline that exists for the first season of this sort of adaptation. In any case, this outline is essentially a summary of a complete text with 10 chapters that exists but is still in progress.
I’ve split the season into 10 episodes, as I think that’s ideal, and into pairs of 3-episode arcs I call Sagas, which will cover certain time periods. But each of these sagas will more or less function like a contained story, following certain characters during periods of their lives. And each is about 3 episodes between 50-60 minutes, meaning each is the length of a long film.
I started with a compressed timeline where season 1 would take place between 1200-1600, starting with the year Annatar arrives in Ost-in-Edhil. In this timeline Tar-Aldarion would essentially switch places with Tar-Surion. I think that the actual canon timeline allows for a very interesting look at the differences in passage of time between elves, Númenoreans, and Middle Men. It's more challenging but also more rewarding. The drawbacks of the canon timeline are that Aldarion dies close to mid-season, whereas in the compressed timeline we could follow Aldarion as he ages throughout the season. Therefore the whole season takes place between SA 725 and SA 1600.
That being said, there are still a few alterations and non-canon additions. The big alteration is that Annatar steals the nine when he leaves Eregion around SA 1500, instead of when he destroys Ost-in-Edhil around SA 1695. The other non-canon additions are Middle Men characters, which there are few examples during this time period, that Annatar can begin to seduce with the Rings of Power.
This was just a bunch of fun for me, but I hope this effort will demonstrate that we can have a great story that stays faithful to Tolkien’s timeline and characters.
Sagas of the Second Age: Season 1
Saga 1 (Episodes 1-3): The Mariner (covering events from SA 725-750)
Elrond. In the first prologue scene around SA 440, Elros as an old man arrives in Mithlond to visit his brother Elrond. Elros is fulfilling a promise to Elrond to visit him when he senses death is near. The two brothers spend time together before Elros departs back for Númenor.
Aldarion. Three hundred years later around SA 725 in Númenor, Aldarion and Erendis witness the corination of his father Tar-Meneldur in Armenelos. The next day, Aldarion sets out from Númenor with his grandfather to spend a year at the court of High King Gil-galad, but he is told by Meneldur not to go beyond Mithlond. Eventually, Aldarion decides to travel outside Mithlond, against his father’s wishes. Elrond offers to join him, seeing an opportunity to spend time with his brother’s descendant. Together they discover the dwarf cities of Ered Luin, and then the future site of Vinyalondë at the mouth of the Gwathló. Aldarion discovers the that the Men of Middle-earth are not as evil as he was told by his family in Númenor, and that some even speak the same language of the Edain that he does. Elrond and Aldarion then travel to Amroth’s kingdom in Belfalas. While Amroth is showing Aldarion the black lands of Mordor in the distance, they are ambushed by orcs, and narrowly escape with their lives. Before departing back for Númenor, Aldarion says goodbye to his new friend Elrond and the High King Gil-galad. Back in Númenor, Aldarion meets Erendis again and proposes to her. She asks if he is done with his travels, he says he is, and she accepts.
High King Gil-galad. Gil-galad endeavors to heal the trauma of Middle-earth. While Aldarion is travelling the lands of Middle-earth, he goes to settle a conflict between kingdoms of Gwaithirum and Breeland. A battle ensues between these kingdoms of Men and Gil-galad is unable to stop it. Before Aldarion departs back for Númenor, Gil-galad tells him that he would very much welcome his help in mediating the conflicts of the tribes of Middle-earth, as Aldarion speaks their language. Gil-galad perceives the return of the shadow of Morgoth, and departs to discover the source.
Galadriel. By lake Evendim, Galadriel admits Celebrimbor into her company. Despite the history of their families and some initial distrust between them, they realize they have a shared vision for continuing the great works of Gondolin. Together they discover the dwarf kingdom of Kazad-dûm. Galadriel is able to convince the dwarves of the mutual benefit of their cooperation in crafting. Durin III is eventually convinced, he agrees to allow and to help with the establishment of the future capital of Eregion: Ost-in-Edhil. There the works of the Noldor and dwarves will benefit each other for many centuries.
Saga 2 (Episodes 4-6): The Stirring of Númenor (Covering events from SA 1075-1350)
Elrond. About three hundred years later in SA 1075, Elrond arrives in Númenor to see his friend, now king, Tar-Aldarion. He is also tasked to ask the Númenoreans to prepare for war, as Gil-galad is now certain of the return of the shadow of Morgoth. Tar-Aldarion, now an old man, has reached an age where he must yeild the sceptre, in the tradition of the Kings of Númenor. He decides to leave Númenor’s official response to Elrond as a decision to his sucessor. Aldarion has only had one daughter Ancalimë with Erendis, and it is clear that there has been much friction in the marriage. His sister’s son Soronto is the nearest male heir. This situation causes a conflict in Armenelos between supporters of Soronto and supporters of Ancalimë, also between those who want to heed Gil-galad's call and those who don't. Ancalimë is seen as the elf-friend, while Soronto is staunchly against the armament of Númenor. Aldarion decides to change the law succession in Númenor in favor of Ancalimë. When Ancalimë is crowned, she reverses her initial position to heed Gil-galad, and decides to preserve Númenor as a land of peace.
Galadriel. Ost-in-Edhil is a great city now, and both elves and dwarves are seen thriving. A visitor from Aman arrives who calls himself Annatar. He demonstrates himself to be akin to the Noldor in his love and expertise with crafts, and says he was a student of Aüle. He wins the favor of Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain, the crafter's guild, and soon becomes the favored partner of Celebrimbor. As the friction between Galadriel and Annatar increases, Annatar moves the Gwaith-i-Mírdain turn on Galadriel. She decides to depart to Lórinand by route of Kazad-dûm with her daughter Celebrían, while Celeborn stays behid in Eregion. Galadriel is graciously welcomed in Kazad-dûm, and her relationship with the dwarves grows greater. At last, she arrives in Lórinand and meets the King Amdír.
Saga 3 (Episodes 7-9): The Rings of Power (covering events from SA 1500-1590)
Celebrimbor. More than a hundred years later, sixteen Rings of Power are forged in Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain agree that seven of the rings should be gifted to the dwarven kings, as a token of thanks for their help in building Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor, however, decides that the rings are too dangerous for Men. Annatar and Celebrimbor have a heated disagreement on this point, and Annatar accuses Celebrimbor of withholding the bliss of Aman from Middle-earth. Annatar absconds with the remaining nine rings. Sensing that he has been deceived, Celebrimbor crafts the Three in secret. He gives two to Gil-galad, and the remaining to Galadriel, and admits that he was wrong to doubt her.
Gil-galad. Minastir, the heir of Númenor, stays in the halls of Gil-galad as Aldarion once did. Minastir meets with the descendants of the Middle Men Adlarion befriended, though many more generations have passed for them than for Minastir. Aldarion’s travels are a tale that some believe to be myth. Gil-galad and Minastir travel the lands of Eriador and mediate the conflicts of Middle Men.
Elrond. Elrond travels to Númenor for the first time in several hundred years on order of High King Gil-galad to implore once more that the Númenóreans to prepare for war. Tar-Teleprian, the second Queen of Númenor, rules in Númenor now. When Elrond arrives and presents the request of Gil-galad, there is a conflict between supporters of Ancalimë’s policy of isolation and those who believe that they should heed Gil-galad, the latter being lead by the Lord of Andunië – Silmariën’s heir. When Elrond presents further evidence that the shadow of Morgoth has returned, Tar-Teleprian ultimately decides that Númenor must prepare for war.
Annatar. Annatar begins seducing the Kings of Men and gifting rings. Annatar arrives in the halls of a Gwaithirum king called Halmir, a descendant of one of the generals of the battle in the first saga. Annatar tells Halmir that the Noldor are withholding the power of prolonged life from mortals, and gifts him a ring. As Halmir is an elf-friend, his ancestors all being loyal to High King Gil-galad, he refuses Annatar’s suggestion. Eventually, Halmir succumbs to his curiosity and doubt and puts the ring on, entering the Realm of Shadows. He perceives immediately that his decay has been slowed, and indeed that the Noldor may have deceived him.
Saga 4 (Episode 10): Orodruin (1600)
Sauron crafts the One Ring in Orodruin, and Barad-dûr, the largest fortress ever built, has been completed. We Annatar standing on at the height of Barad-dûr wearing the One, below his vast legions of orcs.
As soon as the One Ring has been crafted, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and the others realize they have been deceived and that Annatar was in fact Sauron, and they remove their rings.
The Men who received Rings of Power from Sauron realize too late they are deceived, as they are completely subservient now to the will of Sauron.
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I’ve split the season into 10 episodes, as I think that’s ideal, and into pairs of 3-episode arcs I call Sagas, which will cover certain time periods. But each of these sagas will more or less function like a contained story, following certain characters during periods of their lives. And each is about 3 episodes between 50-60 minutes, meaning each is the length of a long film.
I started with a compressed timeline where season 1 would take place between 1200-1600, starting with the year Annatar arrives in Ost-in-Edhil. In this timeline Tar-Aldarion would essentially switch places with Tar-Surion. I think that the actual canon timeline allows for a very interesting look at the differences in passage of time between elves, Númenoreans, and Middle Men. It's more challenging but also more rewarding. The drawbacks of the canon timeline are that Aldarion dies close to mid-season, whereas in the compressed timeline we could follow Aldarion as he ages throughout the season. Therefore the whole season takes place between SA 725 and SA 1600.
That being said, there are still a few alterations and non-canon additions. The big alteration is that Annatar steals the nine when he leaves Eregion around SA 1500, instead of when he destroys Ost-in-Edhil around SA 1695. The other non-canon additions are Middle Men characters, which there are few examples during this time period, that Annatar can begin to seduce with the Rings of Power.
This was just a bunch of fun for me, but I hope this effort will demonstrate that we can have a great story that stays faithful to Tolkien’s timeline and characters.
Sagas of the Second Age: Season 1
Saga 1 (Episodes 1-3): The Mariner (covering events from SA 725-750)
Elrond. In the first prologue scene around SA 440, Elros as an old man arrives in Mithlond to visit his brother Elrond. Elros is fulfilling a promise to Elrond to visit him when he senses death is near. The two brothers spend time together before Elros departs back for Númenor.
Aldarion. Three hundred years later around SA 725 in Númenor, Aldarion and Erendis witness the corination of his father Tar-Meneldur in Armenelos. The next day, Aldarion sets out from Númenor with his grandfather to spend a year at the court of High King Gil-galad, but he is told by Meneldur not to go beyond Mithlond. Eventually, Aldarion decides to travel outside Mithlond, against his father’s wishes. Elrond offers to join him, seeing an opportunity to spend time with his brother’s descendant. Together they discover the dwarf cities of Ered Luin, and then the future site of Vinyalondë at the mouth of the Gwathló. Aldarion discovers the that the Men of Middle-earth are not as evil as he was told by his family in Númenor, and that some even speak the same language of the Edain that he does. Elrond and Aldarion then travel to Amroth’s kingdom in Belfalas. While Amroth is showing Aldarion the black lands of Mordor in the distance, they are ambushed by orcs, and narrowly escape with their lives. Before departing back for Númenor, Aldarion says goodbye to his new friend Elrond and the High King Gil-galad. Back in Númenor, Aldarion meets Erendis again and proposes to her. She asks if he is done with his travels, he says he is, and she accepts.
High King Gil-galad. Gil-galad endeavors to heal the trauma of Middle-earth. While Aldarion is travelling the lands of Middle-earth, he goes to settle a conflict between kingdoms of Gwaithirum and Breeland. A battle ensues between these kingdoms of Men and Gil-galad is unable to stop it. Before Aldarion departs back for Númenor, Gil-galad tells him that he would very much welcome his help in mediating the conflicts of the tribes of Middle-earth, as Aldarion speaks their language. Gil-galad perceives the return of the shadow of Morgoth, and departs to discover the source.
Galadriel. By lake Evendim, Galadriel admits Celebrimbor into her company. Despite the history of their families and some initial distrust between them, they realize they have a shared vision for continuing the great works of Gondolin. Together they discover the dwarf kingdom of Kazad-dûm. Galadriel is able to convince the dwarves of the mutual benefit of their cooperation in crafting. Durin III is eventually convinced, he agrees to allow and to help with the establishment of the future capital of Eregion: Ost-in-Edhil. There the works of the Noldor and dwarves will benefit each other for many centuries.
Saga 2 (Episodes 4-6): The Stirring of Númenor (Covering events from SA 1075-1350)
Elrond. About three hundred years later in SA 1075, Elrond arrives in Númenor to see his friend, now king, Tar-Aldarion. He is also tasked to ask the Númenoreans to prepare for war, as Gil-galad is now certain of the return of the shadow of Morgoth. Tar-Aldarion, now an old man, has reached an age where he must yeild the sceptre, in the tradition of the Kings of Númenor. He decides to leave Númenor’s official response to Elrond as a decision to his sucessor. Aldarion has only had one daughter Ancalimë with Erendis, and it is clear that there has been much friction in the marriage. His sister’s son Soronto is the nearest male heir. This situation causes a conflict in Armenelos between supporters of Soronto and supporters of Ancalimë, also between those who want to heed Gil-galad's call and those who don't. Ancalimë is seen as the elf-friend, while Soronto is staunchly against the armament of Númenor. Aldarion decides to change the law succession in Númenor in favor of Ancalimë. When Ancalimë is crowned, she reverses her initial position to heed Gil-galad, and decides to preserve Númenor as a land of peace.
Galadriel. Ost-in-Edhil is a great city now, and both elves and dwarves are seen thriving. A visitor from Aman arrives who calls himself Annatar. He demonstrates himself to be akin to the Noldor in his love and expertise with crafts, and says he was a student of Aüle. He wins the favor of Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain, the crafter's guild, and soon becomes the favored partner of Celebrimbor. As the friction between Galadriel and Annatar increases, Annatar moves the Gwaith-i-Mírdain turn on Galadriel. She decides to depart to Lórinand by route of Kazad-dûm with her daughter Celebrían, while Celeborn stays behid in Eregion. Galadriel is graciously welcomed in Kazad-dûm, and her relationship with the dwarves grows greater. At last, she arrives in Lórinand and meets the King Amdír.
Saga 3 (Episodes 7-9): The Rings of Power (covering events from SA 1500-1590)
Celebrimbor. More than a hundred years later, sixteen Rings of Power are forged in Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain agree that seven of the rings should be gifted to the dwarven kings, as a token of thanks for their help in building Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor, however, decides that the rings are too dangerous for Men. Annatar and Celebrimbor have a heated disagreement on this point, and Annatar accuses Celebrimbor of withholding the bliss of Aman from Middle-earth. Annatar absconds with the remaining nine rings. Sensing that he has been deceived, Celebrimbor crafts the Three in secret. He gives two to Gil-galad, and the remaining to Galadriel, and admits that he was wrong to doubt her.
Gil-galad. Minastir, the heir of Númenor, stays in the halls of Gil-galad as Aldarion once did. Minastir meets with the descendants of the Middle Men Adlarion befriended, though many more generations have passed for them than for Minastir. Aldarion’s travels are a tale that some believe to be myth. Gil-galad and Minastir travel the lands of Eriador and mediate the conflicts of Middle Men.
Elrond. Elrond travels to Númenor for the first time in several hundred years on order of High King Gil-galad to implore once more that the Númenóreans to prepare for war. Tar-Teleprian, the second Queen of Númenor, rules in Númenor now. When Elrond arrives and presents the request of Gil-galad, there is a conflict between supporters of Ancalimë’s policy of isolation and those who believe that they should heed Gil-galad, the latter being lead by the Lord of Andunië – Silmariën’s heir. When Elrond presents further evidence that the shadow of Morgoth has returned, Tar-Teleprian ultimately decides that Númenor must prepare for war.
Annatar. Annatar begins seducing the Kings of Men and gifting rings. Annatar arrives in the halls of a Gwaithirum king called Halmir, a descendant of one of the generals of the battle in the first saga. Annatar tells Halmir that the Noldor are withholding the power of prolonged life from mortals, and gifts him a ring. As Halmir is an elf-friend, his ancestors all being loyal to High King Gil-galad, he refuses Annatar’s suggestion. Eventually, Halmir succumbs to his curiosity and doubt and puts the ring on, entering the Realm of Shadows. He perceives immediately that his decay has been slowed, and indeed that the Noldor may have deceived him.
Saga 4 (Episode 10): Orodruin (1600)
Sauron crafts the One Ring in Orodruin, and Barad-dûr, the largest fortress ever built, has been completed. We Annatar standing on at the height of Barad-dûr wearing the One, below his vast legions of orcs.
As soon as the One Ring has been crafted, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and the others realize they have been deceived and that Annatar was in fact Sauron, and they remove their rings.
The Men who received Rings of Power from Sauron realize too late they are deceived, as they are completely subservient now to the will of Sauron.
2024.05.14 20:28 lorddrake4444 game announcement "Isekaied into potasteros can I aid in defeating the algorithm"
 | so you probably heard by now i am making a game based on a version of jeannie's potasteros that i've been writing in my spare time for a year or 2 , this is the official announcement and pitch for it , lets dive right it submitted by lorddrake4444 to PotasticP [link] [comments] **the premise** "Isekaied into potasteros can I aid in defeating the algorithm overlords" *name pending* is a 2d point and click adventure game written and made by yours truely , in which you will take control of a random chatter that woke up in my version of potasteros after having a not so fortunate meeting with a truck *ik ik cliche af* the story revolves around exploring the new world you find yourself in and helping defeat the evil threat of **THE ALGORITHIM** what's the algorithm you might ask? well that's for me to know and for you to find out when the game is out :) during the run time of the game we meet several characters from the potastic mythos and even some chatters which segues us pretty neatly to the next point **the characters** cant have a game without some characters can we now , so lets meet some of our main cast *art generated by AI dont think i am that good at drawing* *the queen herself* https://preview.redd.it/00b6s9p9lf0d1.png?width=512&format=png&auto=webp&s=b503058c7420256420b615d9f9e6af2ab08407c4 jeannie "red panda queen" lee is the defacto ruler of potasteros and a formidable pyromancer but with a twist instead of being all burn the enemy light everything on fire , she uses her flames mostly to heal things , after all fire can burn but can also bring warmth , can cremate a body , but also cauterize a wound , the origin of jeannie goes something like this , she was the spirit of this land and its protector , she was completely content with it being a forest with no kingdom until she met our next character..... *the lord* https://preview.redd.it/2z6h2w7vlf0d1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=63e50a44858ce88c0544c91854cd6ad1b070dbea henry "lord immersion" liang was the ruler of a nearby kingdom that got destroyed by the **THE ALGORITHIM** and after being forced to flee with his people he met our panda in her forest after which they promptly fell in love *cringe* using henry's experience in ruling a kingdom they turned the land of potasteros into a bustling empire with thousands of residents in combat henry is a stereotypical paladin , he can tank , he can smite the unworthy and he can even do some healing however where henry really shines is in giving buffs to his armies speaking off what's an army without some generals *the titan* https://preview.redd.it/4jca0fgomf0d1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=4ee7a60a4e2ed12f21ddd8f2aea942d8c38ede5b zillvr "the titanic crusader" was a nomad living in the mountains of potasteros , when he heard about the new kingdom he went to check it out and boy did he come at an interesting time for the land was being attacked by a dragon , the kingdom had a weapon worthy of killing such beast in a hammer weighing in at over 5 tons but no one to wield it , well guess who just came in and could lift that thing in a single arm , after dispatching the beast , zilly here was not only accepted into the army and given a home in the kingdom , he became the high general of the army in combat zillvr is a massive armored truck , he will hit you and he will hit you so hard you forget who you even are , he can throw enemies around like toys and shrug off most damage like it aint there but zilly isnt the only general i have for you today *the spy mistress* https://preview.redd.it/x5alkzkqnf0d1.png?width=768&format=png&auto=webp&s=9869a90fe6e92aef33534178ff2d68e8cf01bacf aizo "the owl spy mistress" is a deeply mysterious figure , not only has no one ever seen her face , but rumor has it shes older than the queen herself , predating even the creation of the land , "before everything , there was aizo" is a popular saying in the kingdom because she seems to know literally everything that happened , might happen , or is happening in the land in combat aiz is a rapid assassin that thrives in creating chaos for the enemy lines, she will create shadows , cause confusion and deal massive damage to priority targets while getting out as if she was never there to begin with, be careful where you step lest her blade slits your throat so now that we've met some of our characters lets talk gameplay: **the gameplay** the game follows a simple gameplay loop , you can navigate potasteros as you would navigate an other point and click game , just click on things to go places lol , talk to characters and take quests so you and your party can go on adventures , in which you would kill things , get loot and level up , but how do we kill things you might ask.... **the combat** combat in the game is a grid based , D&D styled , turn based combat with a twist , instead of "action economy" everything is set on a timer, after initiative , every char gets 10 seconds a turn , and every skill costs "time" in addition to any other resource it may cost , manage your time and get the most out of it to defeat your opponents **some technical stuff and what's to come** i have at least 8 more characters planned and each of them will be playable on top of the player char putting us to 13 playable chars *jinx* , the story is mostly prepared at least in general form with only the specifics left to be finished , all the art in the game will be AI because i cant draw for shit lol , the game will be made in the godot game engine and released on itch when done , not going to put it on steam cuz that costs money lol , the plan so far is to release a trailer on the next anniversary and the game in the 6th year's but obviously time will tell if any delays happen , i've been thinking of doing this for ages ever since i found out jeannie was fine with people making games of her **now some cleaning up** first off i would like to thank jeannie for being such an amazing person and bringing me and everyone else in this community happy times for 4 years now and hopefully several more to come , you're truly a hug to the soul , and 2nd off if anyone doesnt wanna be in the game , tell me , however do not ask me to be included cuz if open that gate the game will never be done lol , and i hope that if anyone is the butt of a joke in the game dont take it too seriously , tis just in good fun , welp thats all i wanted to say bye |
2024.05.14 20:25 wlady4000 Story why the rich struggles to empathize
Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Prospera, there lived a man named Alexander. He was born into a wealthy family, inheriting a vast fortune built through generations of shrewd business dealings. From a young age, Alexander was taught that wealth equated to success and power. As he grew older, he thrived in the world of business, expanding the family empire and accumulating even greater riches.
Despite his immense wealth, Alexander found himself perpetually unsatisfied. He surrounded himself with opulence — luxurious mansions, extravagant parties, and all the trappings of affluence. Yet, a sense of emptiness gnawed at him, a feeling he couldn't shake no matter how many material possessions he acquired.
As Alexander navigated the circles of the elite, he observed a peculiar phenomenon: many of his fellow affluent peers seemed just as discontented as he was. They, too, chased after more wealth, more power, more status, in a ceaseless pursuit of fulfillment. Yet, like him, they remained unfulfilled.
Intrigued by this observation, Alexander embarked on a journey to understand why the rich struggled to find satisfaction. He sought counsel from philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual leaders, delving into ancient wisdom and modern research alike.
Through his quest, Alexander uncovered a profound truth: the pursuit of wealth often blinds one to the true sources of happiness and fulfillment. In their relentless quest for success, the rich often sacrifice meaningful relationships, personal well-being, and experiences that bring true joy.
Moreover, Alexander discovered that wealth can create a barrier to empathy and compassion. Surrounded by privilege, the rich may struggle to empathize with the struggles of those less fortunate. Their wealth can insulate them from the realities of the world, fostering a sense of detachment from the plight of others.
As Alexander reflected on his own life, he realized that true fulfillment lay not in the accumulation of wealth, but in meaningful connections, personal growth, and a sense of purpose beyond oneself. With this newfound understanding, he embarked on a journey to redefine his priorities, seeking to use his wealth for the betterment of others and fostering genuine connections with those around him.
In doing so, Alexander discovered a richness far greater than any material wealth — the richness of a life lived with empathy, purpose, and love. And though the journey was challenging, filled with moments of doubt and introspection, Alexander emerged transformed, embodying the true essence of prosperity.
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Despite his immense wealth, Alexander found himself perpetually unsatisfied. He surrounded himself with opulence — luxurious mansions, extravagant parties, and all the trappings of affluence. Yet, a sense of emptiness gnawed at him, a feeling he couldn't shake no matter how many material possessions he acquired.
As Alexander navigated the circles of the elite, he observed a peculiar phenomenon: many of his fellow affluent peers seemed just as discontented as he was. They, too, chased after more wealth, more power, more status, in a ceaseless pursuit of fulfillment. Yet, like him, they remained unfulfilled.
Intrigued by this observation, Alexander embarked on a journey to understand why the rich struggled to find satisfaction. He sought counsel from philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual leaders, delving into ancient wisdom and modern research alike.
Through his quest, Alexander uncovered a profound truth: the pursuit of wealth often blinds one to the true sources of happiness and fulfillment. In their relentless quest for success, the rich often sacrifice meaningful relationships, personal well-being, and experiences that bring true joy.
Moreover, Alexander discovered that wealth can create a barrier to empathy and compassion. Surrounded by privilege, the rich may struggle to empathize with the struggles of those less fortunate. Their wealth can insulate them from the realities of the world, fostering a sense of detachment from the plight of others.
As Alexander reflected on his own life, he realized that true fulfillment lay not in the accumulation of wealth, but in meaningful connections, personal growth, and a sense of purpose beyond oneself. With this newfound understanding, he embarked on a journey to redefine his priorities, seeking to use his wealth for the betterment of others and fostering genuine connections with those around him.
In doing so, Alexander discovered a richness far greater than any material wealth — the richness of a life lived with empathy, purpose, and love. And though the journey was challenging, filled with moments of doubt and introspection, Alexander emerged transformed, embodying the true essence of prosperity.
2024.05.14 20:21 TmR_99 Tax liabilities when taking over control of a property and trust
If there is unpaid tax on a property but the name on the deed is transferred, would the liability be with the person who's name was on the deed before or the current name?
Further, if the rent money generated from letting this property is paid into a trust account, what tax liabilities would the beneficiary have with regards to the property, would they be liable for the unpaid tax? Or would it be the trustee of the account? How does this change if the beneficiary is undeover 18
How would these liabilities change if the beneficiary was to take the money from the trust and transfer it into a personal account? Savings/ISA etc
Complete noob at this so sorry if the questions are obvious and TIA for checking
England
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Further, if the rent money generated from letting this property is paid into a trust account, what tax liabilities would the beneficiary have with regards to the property, would they be liable for the unpaid tax? Or would it be the trustee of the account? How does this change if the beneficiary is undeover 18
How would these liabilities change if the beneficiary was to take the money from the trust and transfer it into a personal account? Savings/ISA etc
Complete noob at this so sorry if the questions are obvious and TIA for checking
England
2024.05.14 20:21 RRENAII_ AITA for not paying bfs mom rent?
Hello all! I(f20) moved in with my boyfriend(m21) and his family a few months ago and its been... an absolute nightmare to say the least. Nothing to do with my boyfriend. Hes wonderful. But his family, particularly his mom, is insufferable. For context, I am not a part of their culture. They are a multi-generational, religious, hispanic family, and I am a white girl with no family and no religion. So I stand out.
When I first met his family I was actually really excited, I talked with his mom and step-dad for hours, watched a movie with everyone, etc. I went to church on Easter with them. I gave his brother and sister parts of my personal computer and my monitors. I gave his sister my piano. I would talk to his mom every time I went over to see him. I started finding that she was extremely judgemental and just overall very unpleasant to talk to. She judged me for my medications, what food I eat, insisted I repair my relationship with my abusive and addict family, criticized me for dying my hair, getting piercings, etc. She would talk over me, start vacuuming in the middle of my sentences (shes obsessed with the vacuum), start talking to someone else while im talking, and all that just made me not want to associate with her.
I eventually could not handle my home life and made an agreement with his mom to pay her $600 monthly to stay in my boyfriends room. Which, mind you, is the smallest room in the house. And also share a bathroom with 4 people. She insisted on seeing my mental diagnoses and my medications on move in. She also pushed and pushed for $700 monthly even though I specifically said $600. I just gave in because I didnt want to cause problems. After I moved in, I had to fight for weeks to get keys to the house, too.
From there I kept to myself. I said hi and bye but I never really participated in family stuff. I had been judged and scrutinized every time I was around his family so I tended to avoid them. Every night after work Id come home and listen to his mom screaming at someone, telling them to get out or calling them names; every day it was a new target, including my boyfriend. She never did it to me but if she ever had an issue, she would have my boyfriend tell me instead of talking to me to my face.
A few months into moving in Im about to leave for work (shes leaving at the same time), and she calls my boyfriend over to talk "privately." She tells him I have a month to get out and she doesnt want the rent. Now she wants me to pay this months rent even though Im getting kicked out. No way. It doesnt make sense for me to pay someone who is insulting me, kicking me out, and treating me as sub-human another months rent. I am broke and she has seen my paystubs (even yelled at my boyfriend to help me financially?). Now the whole family is against me except for his grandmother.
Am I in the wrong? Should I still pay her? What do I even do in this situation?
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When I first met his family I was actually really excited, I talked with his mom and step-dad for hours, watched a movie with everyone, etc. I went to church on Easter with them. I gave his brother and sister parts of my personal computer and my monitors. I gave his sister my piano. I would talk to his mom every time I went over to see him. I started finding that she was extremely judgemental and just overall very unpleasant to talk to. She judged me for my medications, what food I eat, insisted I repair my relationship with my abusive and addict family, criticized me for dying my hair, getting piercings, etc. She would talk over me, start vacuuming in the middle of my sentences (shes obsessed with the vacuum), start talking to someone else while im talking, and all that just made me not want to associate with her.
I eventually could not handle my home life and made an agreement with his mom to pay her $600 monthly to stay in my boyfriends room. Which, mind you, is the smallest room in the house. And also share a bathroom with 4 people. She insisted on seeing my mental diagnoses and my medications on move in. She also pushed and pushed for $700 monthly even though I specifically said $600. I just gave in because I didnt want to cause problems. After I moved in, I had to fight for weeks to get keys to the house, too.
From there I kept to myself. I said hi and bye but I never really participated in family stuff. I had been judged and scrutinized every time I was around his family so I tended to avoid them. Every night after work Id come home and listen to his mom screaming at someone, telling them to get out or calling them names; every day it was a new target, including my boyfriend. She never did it to me but if she ever had an issue, she would have my boyfriend tell me instead of talking to me to my face.
A few months into moving in Im about to leave for work (shes leaving at the same time), and she calls my boyfriend over to talk "privately." She tells him I have a month to get out and she doesnt want the rent. Now she wants me to pay this months rent even though Im getting kicked out. No way. It doesnt make sense for me to pay someone who is insulting me, kicking me out, and treating me as sub-human another months rent. I am broke and she has seen my paystubs (even yelled at my boyfriend to help me financially?). Now the whole family is against me except for his grandmother.
Am I in the wrong? Should I still pay her? What do I even do in this situation?
2024.05.14 20:21 SolidStock992 Sometimes, a little more patience is all you need
Over a century ago, a British archeologist named Howard Carter began excavations in the unforgiving Egyptian Desert with the hopes of discovering something; something that remained a mystery for many centuries: the 3400-year-old tomb of an ancient king, Tutankhamun.
The site Carter chose for this excavation project was the Valley of the Kings, which was a burial place of ancient kings for many centuries. Before Carter, several archeologists carried out excavations in the Valley. And in the process, discovered several tombs and artifacts.
But archeologists weren't the only ones the Valley attracted. For generations, the Valley was raided by thieves, who exploited it in every way possible. So much so that when Carter arrived at the site with his men in 1917, they found themselves standing atop 30-foot piles of debris stones.
And it's for the same reason why many archeologists questioned Carter's sanity when news of his excavation reached them. Without exception, all of them labelled the Valley a heavily exhausted Site.
But Carter would listen to no one.
He gathered all the resources, and manpower, and for the next five years, went all in into the excavations with the support of his rich patron George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon.
Those five years were a rough period for the passionate archeologist because up until the end of it, he wouldn't discover anything worthwhile to justify the enormous money being spent.
At one point Carnarvon lost all his hope and called Carter to inform him about the partnership break. But Carter was somehow able to talk Carnarvon out of his decision. He pointed out how some artifacts discovered by another archeologist nearby had Tutankhamun's name inscribed on them. And that Tut must be lying somewhere underneath that place waiting to be found.
Finally, the day arrived in November 1922.
After back-breaking labor, nasty heartbreaks, and burning ₹210+ crores, it happened. A boy carrying water slipped and fell over what at first seemed like a stone. It was, of course, a stone, except it was the first stone step of the flight of stairs to the tomb.
In the weeks that followed, the stairs kept spiraling downwards reaching a distance of 26 ft. At the end of the final step, one of the workers' picks clanked against a limestone wall. Unsure of what was inside, Carter made a tiny crack in the wall and reached a candle inside—to check if the air inside was harmless to breathe. After reassuring, he widened the crevice to look inside the chamber…
When his eyes recalibrated to the low light of the chamber, after a brief blurriness at the candlelight, he witnessed the softly illuminated objects gradually coming to life—objects that last saw light over 3400 years ago. Carnarvon asked from behind, "Can you see anything?" Almost breathless, Carter answered, "Yes… wonderful things!"
At last, the team discovered the Tomb of the 19-year-old Boy King Tutankhamun. To date, it's the most intact tomb of a pharaoh to be ever discovered.
In the years leading up to the opening of Tut's Coffin in 1925, over 5398 objects were found in the chambers of the tomb, including furniture, golden jewels, figurines, musical instruments, board games, war weapons, clothes, vessels, carts, and a number of other things that Tut would need in the afterlife. Almost every object inside the tomb was either made of Gold or covered with it.
Tut's mummy lay inside three layers of coffins, with the innermost one made entirely of solid Gold and the rest wooden. Altogether, the total value of the entire collection in the tomb is estimated to be around $27 million in today's money.
Now, it's been a century since Carter opened that Tomb, but still, there's been no discovery in archeology that has matched its magnitude. Nothing ever has remotely come close to that.
Doesn't this story sound ridiculous to you in a way? How delusional someone should be to continue digging for five straight years despite seeing no evidence of progress?
On top of it all, Carter or nobody knew whether the Valley of Kings was exactly where Tut's tomb was located. They just went with their hunch. Five whole years and hundreds of crores would have been for nothing if the hunch turned out to be wrong. Carter knew this. But still, he took that leap of faith and persevered.
If Carter's mental strength and confidence are one thing, the faith Carnarvon had in Carter is everything. I couldn't understand the logic behind Carnovan's decision. Why would someone in their right mind bet a ridiculous amount of money on something that was just a theory with little to no evidence? What if Tut was never buried in the valley? Is it because Carter was a better salesman or was it Carnorvan's conviction that had him pouring money regardless? We know not.
But it's their combined belief, intuition, and effort that made this ultimate discovery possible.
It's easy to get discouraged when you don't see the results early on. But despite that, if you trust your guts, believe in your skills, and keep putting in the work.. one day you will find your own version of Tut's treasures.
So keep digging. For if you never dig, you will never know.
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The site Carter chose for this excavation project was the Valley of the Kings, which was a burial place of ancient kings for many centuries. Before Carter, several archeologists carried out excavations in the Valley. And in the process, discovered several tombs and artifacts.
But archeologists weren't the only ones the Valley attracted. For generations, the Valley was raided by thieves, who exploited it in every way possible. So much so that when Carter arrived at the site with his men in 1917, they found themselves standing atop 30-foot piles of debris stones.
And it's for the same reason why many archeologists questioned Carter's sanity when news of his excavation reached them. Without exception, all of them labelled the Valley a heavily exhausted Site.
But Carter would listen to no one.
He gathered all the resources, and manpower, and for the next five years, went all in into the excavations with the support of his rich patron George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon.
Those five years were a rough period for the passionate archeologist because up until the end of it, he wouldn't discover anything worthwhile to justify the enormous money being spent.
At one point Carnarvon lost all his hope and called Carter to inform him about the partnership break. But Carter was somehow able to talk Carnarvon out of his decision. He pointed out how some artifacts discovered by another archeologist nearby had Tutankhamun's name inscribed on them. And that Tut must be lying somewhere underneath that place waiting to be found.
Finally, the day arrived in November 1922.
After back-breaking labor, nasty heartbreaks, and burning ₹210+ crores, it happened. A boy carrying water slipped and fell over what at first seemed like a stone. It was, of course, a stone, except it was the first stone step of the flight of stairs to the tomb.
In the weeks that followed, the stairs kept spiraling downwards reaching a distance of 26 ft. At the end of the final step, one of the workers' picks clanked against a limestone wall. Unsure of what was inside, Carter made a tiny crack in the wall and reached a candle inside—to check if the air inside was harmless to breathe. After reassuring, he widened the crevice to look inside the chamber…
When his eyes recalibrated to the low light of the chamber, after a brief blurriness at the candlelight, he witnessed the softly illuminated objects gradually coming to life—objects that last saw light over 3400 years ago. Carnarvon asked from behind, "Can you see anything?" Almost breathless, Carter answered, "Yes… wonderful things!"
At last, the team discovered the Tomb of the 19-year-old Boy King Tutankhamun. To date, it's the most intact tomb of a pharaoh to be ever discovered.
In the years leading up to the opening of Tut's Coffin in 1925, over 5398 objects were found in the chambers of the tomb, including furniture, golden jewels, figurines, musical instruments, board games, war weapons, clothes, vessels, carts, and a number of other things that Tut would need in the afterlife. Almost every object inside the tomb was either made of Gold or covered with it.
Tut's mummy lay inside three layers of coffins, with the innermost one made entirely of solid Gold and the rest wooden. Altogether, the total value of the entire collection in the tomb is estimated to be around $27 million in today's money.
Now, it's been a century since Carter opened that Tomb, but still, there's been no discovery in archeology that has matched its magnitude. Nothing ever has remotely come close to that.
Doesn't this story sound ridiculous to you in a way? How delusional someone should be to continue digging for five straight years despite seeing no evidence of progress?
On top of it all, Carter or nobody knew whether the Valley of Kings was exactly where Tut's tomb was located. They just went with their hunch. Five whole years and hundreds of crores would have been for nothing if the hunch turned out to be wrong. Carter knew this. But still, he took that leap of faith and persevered.
If Carter's mental strength and confidence are one thing, the faith Carnarvon had in Carter is everything. I couldn't understand the logic behind Carnovan's decision. Why would someone in their right mind bet a ridiculous amount of money on something that was just a theory with little to no evidence? What if Tut was never buried in the valley? Is it because Carter was a better salesman or was it Carnorvan's conviction that had him pouring money regardless? We know not.
But it's their combined belief, intuition, and effort that made this ultimate discovery possible.
It's easy to get discouraged when you don't see the results early on. But despite that, if you trust your guts, believe in your skills, and keep putting in the work.. one day you will find your own version of Tut's treasures.
So keep digging. For if you never dig, you will never know.
2024.05.14 20:16 MirandaD123 Questions about Quit Claim Deed I prepared online
Hello, I live in Michigan. I paid a website to prepare a Quit Claim Deed and I am a bit anxious if I did it correctly. The website asks me questions and then it generated a deed for me.
The purpose of the deed is to add me to my Dad's deed so that we will own his house together equally until he passes away. After that, I would become the sole owner of the property. I am his only living child and he is not married. I am not married either.
The parts that I am wondering about are:
(1) Should it be worded that He is the Grantor and Me, and Him are listed as the Grantees? (Seems strange he is giving himself the property he already owns?)
(2) Do I need to include "for vauable consideration of $5.00" or should I just say I am not paying anything?
(3) The website asked me "Is this deed exempt from Property Transfer Taxes" and then referenced this form called M.C.L.A. 207.526 I looked at that form and on it one of the exemption reasons is "A conveyance from an individual to that individual's child, stepchild, or adopted child"
So I was going to say YES, it is exempt because I am his child, but I am not sure if I even need to put this in at all because I am not really paying my dad money to have my name added to the deed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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The purpose of the deed is to add me to my Dad's deed so that we will own his house together equally until he passes away. After that, I would become the sole owner of the property. I am his only living child and he is not married. I am not married either.
The parts that I am wondering about are:
(1) Should it be worded that He is the Grantor and Me, and Him are listed as the Grantees? (Seems strange he is giving himself the property he already owns?)
(2) Do I need to include "for vauable consideration of $5.00" or should I just say I am not paying anything?
(3) The website asked me "Is this deed exempt from Property Transfer Taxes" and then referenced this form called M.C.L.A. 207.526 I looked at that form and on it one of the exemption reasons is "A conveyance from an individual to that individual's child, stepchild, or adopted child"
So I was going to say YES, it is exempt because I am his child, but I am not sure if I even need to put this in at all because I am not really paying my dad money to have my name added to the deed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
2024.05.14 20:14 Technical_Savings542 The 1 Share Trust Fund
You’ve all read the DD, so I won’t regurgitate it. If the hypothesis is true and there are potentially billions of illegitimate shares being traded on the market or off exchange or packaged in derivatives, eventually they will need to be resolved. Not everyone will have to sell, but those holding REAL shares will get to name their price.
My target, you ask? A hedge fund. I want to see a hedge fund liquidated to purchase one of my shares. And from the sale of that share I will establish a trust fund that my family will live off of for generations while simultaneously giving back to my local community.
Three words will be my anthem: Humility Generosity Gratitude
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My target, you ask? A hedge fund. I want to see a hedge fund liquidated to purchase one of my shares. And from the sale of that share I will establish a trust fund that my family will live off of for generations while simultaneously giving back to my local community.
Three words will be my anthem: Humility Generosity Gratitude
2024.05.14 20:11 Necessary_Badger7337 Script to only email the "Log" tab as a PDF
I originally had a script that emailed all of the spreadsheets as a PDF, but my current script is no longer working when I'm trying to only PDF one of the spreadsheets called "Log".
I think it has something to do with var pdfBlob, but the logic looks correct.
What am I scripting wrong here
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I think it has something to do with var pdfBlob, but the logic looks correct.
What am I scripting wrong here
// ts-check let today = new Date(); // Declare as let to avoid hoisting issues console.log(today); let dd = today.getDate(); let mm = today.getMonth() + 1; let yyyy = today.getFullYear(); if (dd < 10) { dd = '0' + dd; } if (mm < 10) { mm = '0' + mm; } today = mm + '-' + dd + '-' + yyyy; console.log(today); function sendLog() { //Get all active spreadsheets in the file var spreadsheet = (SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet()); // Get the "Log" tab var logSheet = (spreadsheet.getSheetByName("Log")); // Get the range of cells containing data in the "Log" tab var logRange = (logSheet.getDataRange()); // Generate PDF for the "Log" tab only var pdfBlob = logSheet.getRange(logRange.getA1Notation()).getAs(MimeType.PDF).setName("Construction Log "+today+".pdf"); var message = { to: "dummyemail@example.com", subject: "[Automated] Email ", body: "Automated Change Order Log for your use.", name: "Dummy Name", attachments: [pdfBlob] } MailApp.sendEmail(message); } 2024.05.14 20:10 Schoolofficials100 Basic commands
Plaats een Wachtwoord Voor de console:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# line console 0
Switch(config-line)# password hoek
Switch(config-line)# login
plaats een wachtwoord Voor priviledge mode:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# enable Password Geheim
Plaats een banner:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# banner motd@ [naam]@
Verander de hostname:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# hostname kamer-215
Kamer-215(config)#
ip address toekennen aan een interface:
router> enable
router# configure terminal
router(config)# interface gigabitEthernet 0/0/0
router(config-if)# ip address 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0
Poort activeren:
router> enable
router# configure terminal
router(config)# interface gigabitEthernet 0/0/0
router(config-if)# no shutdown
Domain name:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# username admin password CCNA
Switch(config)# ip domain name cisco.com
Switch(config)# crypto key generate RSA
How many bits in the module [512]:1024
SSH Configureren:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# line vty 0 15
Switch(config-line)# login local
Switch(config-line)# transport input ssh
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Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# line console 0
Switch(config-line)# password hoek
Switch(config-line)# login
plaats een wachtwoord Voor priviledge mode:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# enable Password Geheim
Plaats een banner:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# banner motd@ [naam]@
Verander de hostname:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# hostname kamer-215
Kamer-215(config)#
ip address toekennen aan een interface:
router> enable
router# configure terminal
router(config)# interface gigabitEthernet 0/0/0
router(config-if)# ip address 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0
Poort activeren:
router> enable
router# configure terminal
router(config)# interface gigabitEthernet 0/0/0
router(config-if)# no shutdown
Domain name:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# username admin password CCNA
Switch(config)# ip domain name cisco.com
Switch(config)# crypto key generate RSA
How many bits in the module [512]:1024
SSH Configureren:
Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# line vty 0 15
Switch(config-line)# login local
Switch(config-line)# transport input ssh
2024.05.14 20:00 bluecoastblue Work a $100K+ Job for Free
Indeed "job" posting from an organization called OneLifeProject to manage all events, fundraising, donor relations, marketing, budget management, volunteer management & data analysis & reporting for FREE. Work 7 full-time jobs as a VOLUNTEER. LOL! They do pay for you to travel to the events that you've organized, which by the way are also supposed to be their chief revenue generators. I think there's a name for this...
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=event+coordinator+remote&l=remote&start=30&vjk=aaf94308d85719762024.05.14 19:58 rocketmercy girl names (half Latina, half white) - need something to go with middle name Alma
short of the long is I am due in November and we are looking for a girl name that pairs well with the name "Alma" which is my mother's name. I am a first-generation American born here and my husband is a 3rd generation "mutt" (German, Italian, Irish) - my husband is leaving the naming up to me, he has no ties to any of his family member's names and has no girl preferences either (he also doesn't want a too common name)
he loves Alma as a middle name because it's my parent's first grandchild
Idk how to word this a way that won't offend the majority of white people on here, but I am not fond of common "white girl" names for my own daughter, such as (Rachel, Ashley, Olivia, Lauren, Diane, etc) though they are pretty names, I am also not fond of the common Spanish names (Carmen, Catalina, Marisol, Gabriella, Carolina, Mia, etc) again, pretty names, just not for me
looking for something unique but also feminine and light on the tongue that pairs well with my mom's name Alma. Bonus if the name has a cute nickname (I love nicknames)
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he loves Alma as a middle name because it's my parent's first grandchild
Idk how to word this a way that won't offend the majority of white people on here, but I am not fond of common "white girl" names for my own daughter, such as (Rachel, Ashley, Olivia, Lauren, Diane, etc) though they are pretty names, I am also not fond of the common Spanish names (Carmen, Catalina, Marisol, Gabriella, Carolina, Mia, etc) again, pretty names, just not for me
looking for something unique but also feminine and light on the tongue that pairs well with my mom's name Alma. Bonus if the name has a cute nickname (I love nicknames)
2024.05.14 19:53 RobDoesData What type of data storage for image metadata?
Hi,
I am using MSFT Azure and have access to the whole toolkit. What would people suggest to use to store image metadata?
I have 10,000 of images and want to be able to query them returning only relevant images. E.g. I generate tags for each image, want to store this and then run queries to return the list of image names such that I can inspect those to choose which I'm after.
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I am using MSFT Azure and have access to the whole toolkit. What would people suggest to use to store image metadata?
I have 10,000 of images and want to be able to query them returning only relevant images. E.g. I generate tags for each image, want to store this and then run queries to return the list of image names such that I can inspect those to choose which I'm after.
2024.05.14 19:51 BeniaminoMalthus Outline for a Tolkien-faithful "Season 1 of the Second Age"
As we are getting a trailer for a much changed version of the Second Age today, I decided I would share what a first season in a series might look like for the story of Tolkien’s Second Age, while staying very close to the timeline and characters. I’ve taken some ideas I’ve seen from other creators who have made similar attempts at this, namely Council of Rings and Tolkien Untangled, but most are my own. As of now I’m not aware of a complete outline that exists for the first season of this sort of adaptation. In any case, this outline is essentially a summary of a complete text with 10 chapters that exists but is still in progress.
I’ve split the season into 10 episodes, as I think that’s ideal, and into pairs of 3-episode arcs I call Sagas, which will cover certain time periods. But each of these sagas will more or less function like a contained story, following certain characters during periods of their lives. And each is about 3 episodes between 50-60 minutes, meaning each is the length of a long film.
I started with a compressed timeline where season 1 would take place between 1200-1600, starting with the year Annatar arrives in Ost-in-Edhil. In this timeline Tar-Aldarion would essentially switch places with Tar-Surion. I think that the actual canon timeline allows for a very interesting look at the differences in passage of time between elves, Númenoreans, and Middle Men. It's more challenging but also more rewarding. The drawbacks of the canon timeline are that Aldarion dies close to mid-season, whereas in the compressed timeline we could follow Aldarion as he ages throughout the season. Therefore the whole season takes place between SA 725 and SA 1600.
That being said, there are still a few alterations and non-canon additions. The big alteration is that Annatar steals the nine when he leaves Eregion around SA 1500, instead of when he destroys Ost-in-Edhil around SA 1695. The other non-canon additions are Middle Men characters, which there are few examples during this time period, that Annatar can begin to seduce with the Rings of Power.
This was just a bunch of fun for me, but I hope this effort will demonstrate that we can have a great story that stays faithful to Tolkien’s timeline and characters.
Sagas of the Second Age: Season 1
Saga 1 (Episodes 1-3): The Mariner (covering events from SA 725-750)
Elrond. In the first prologue scene around SA 440, Elros as an old man arrives in Mithlond to visit his brother Elrond. Elros is fulfilling a promise to Elrond to visit him when he senses death is near. The two brothers spend time together before Elros departs back for Númenor.
Aldarion. Three hundred years later around SA 725 in Númenor, Aldarion and Erendis witness the corination of his father Tar-Meneldur in Armenelos. The next day, Aldarion sets out from Númenor with his grandfather to spend a year at the court of High King Gil-galad, but he is told by Meneldur not to go beyond Mithlond. Eventually, Aldarion decides to travel outside Mithlond, against his father’s wishes. Elrond offers to join him, seeing an opportunity to spend time with his brother’s descendant. Together they discover the dwarf cities of Ered Luin, and then the future site of Vinyalondë at the mouth of the Gwathló. Aldarion discovers the that the Men of Middle-earth are not as evil as he was told by his family in Númenor, and that some even speak the same language of the Edain that he does. Elrond and Aldarion then travel to Amroth’s kingdom in Belfalas. While Amroth is showing Aldarion the black lands of Mordor in the distance, they are ambushed by orcs, and narrowly escape with their lives. Before departing back for Númenor, Aldarion says goodbye to his new friend Elrond and the High King Gil-galad. Back in Númenor, Aldarion meets Erendis again and proposes to her. She asks if he is done with his travels, he says he is, and she accepts.
High King Gil-galad. Gil-galad endeavors to heal the trauma of Middle-earth. While Aldarion is travelling the lands of Middle-earth, he goes to settle a conflict between kingdoms of Gwaithirum and Breeland. A battle ensues between these kingdoms of Men and Gil-galad is unable to stop it. Before Aldarion departs back for Númenor, Gil-galad tells him that he would very much welcome his help in mediating the conflicts of the tribes of Middle-earth, as Aldarion speaks their language. Gil-galad perceives the return of the shadow of Morgoth, and departs to discover the source.
Galadriel. By lake Evendim, Galadriel admits Celebrimbor into her company. Despite the history of their families and some initial distrust between them, they realize they have a shared vision for continuing the great works of Gondolin. Together they discover the dwarf kingdom of Kazad-dûm. Galadriel is able to convince the dwarves of the mutual benefit of their cooperation in crafting. Durin III is eventually convinced, he agrees to allow and to help with the establishment of the future capital of Eregion: Ost-in-Edhil. There the works of the Noldor and dwarves will benefit each other for many centuries.
Saga 2 (Episodes 4-6): The Stirring of Númenor (Covering events from SA 1075-1350)
Elrond. About three hundred years later in SA 1075, Elrond arrives in Númenor to see his friend, now king, Tar-Aldarion. He is also tasked to ask the Númenoreans to prepare for war, as Gil-galad is now certain of the return of the shadow of Morgoth. Tar-Aldarion, now an old man, has reached an age where he must yeild the sceptre, in the tradition of the Kings of Númenor. He decides to leave Númenor’s official response to Elrond as a decision to his sucessor. Aldarion has only had one daughter Ancalimë with Erendis, and it is clear that there has been much friction in the marriage. His sister’s son Soronto is the nearest male heir. This situation causes a conflict in Armenelos between supporters of Soronto and supporters of Ancalimë, also between those who want to heed Gil-galad's call and those who don't. Ancalimë is seen as the elf-friend, while Soronto is staunchly against the armament of Númenor. Aldarion decides to change the law succession in Númenor in favor of Ancalimë. When Ancalimë is crowned, she reverses her initial position to heed Gil-galad, and decides to preserve Númenor as a land of peace.
Galadriel. Ost-in-Edhil is a great city now, and both elves and dwarves are seen thriving. A visitor from Aman arrives who calls himself Annatar. He demonstrates himself to be akin to the Noldor in his love and expertise with crafts, and says he was a student of Aüle. He wins the favor of Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain, the crafter's guild, and soon becomes the favored partner of Celebrimbor. As the friction between Galadriel and Annatar increases, Annatar moves the Gwaith-i-Mírdain turn on Galadriel. She decides to depart to Lórinand by route of Kazad-dûm with her daughter Celebrían, while Celeborn stays behid in Eregion. Galadriel is graciously welcomed in Kazad-dûm, and her relationship with the dwarves grows greater. At last, she arrives in Lórinand and meets the King Amdír.
Saga 3 (Episodes 7-9): The Rings of Power (covering events from SA 1500-1590)
Celebrimbor. More than a hundred years later, sixteen Rings of Power are forged in Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain agree that seven of the rings should be gifted to the dwarven kings, as a token of thanks for their help in building Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor, however, decides that the rings are too dangerous for Men. Annatar and Celebrimbor have a heated disagreement on this point, and Annatar accuses Celebrimbor of withholding the bliss of Aman from Middle-earth. Annatar absconds with the remaining nine rings. Sensing that he has been deceived, Celebrimbor crafts the Three in secret. He gives two to Gil-galad, and the remaining to Galadriel, and admits that he was wrong to doubt her.
Gil-galad. Minastir, the heir of Númenor, stays in the halls of Gil-galad as Aldarion once did. Minastir meets with the descendants of the Middle Men Adlarion befriended, though many more generations have passed for them than for Minastir. Aldarion’s travels are a tale that some believe to be myth. Gil-galad and Minastir travel the lands of Eriador and mediate the conflicts of Middle Men.
Elrond. Elrond travels to Númenor for the first time in several hundred years on order of High King Gil-galad to implore once more that the Númenóreans to prepare for war. Tar-Teleprian, the second Queen of Númenor, rules in Númenor now. When Elrond arrives and presents the request of Gil-galad, there is a conflict between supporters of Ancalimë’s policy of isolation and those who believe that they should heed Gil-galad, the latter being lead by the Lord of Andunië – Silmariën’s heir. When Elrond presents further evidence that the shadow of Morgoth has returned, Tar-Teleprian ultimately decides that Númenor must prepare for war.
Annatar. Annatar begins seducing the Kings of Men and gifting rings. Annatar arrives in the halls of a Gwaithirum king called Halmir, a descendant of one of the generals of the battle in the first saga. Annatar tells Halmir that the Noldor are withholding the power of prolonged life from mortals, and gifts him a ring. As Halmir is an elf-friend, his ancestors all being loyal to High King Gil-galad, he refuses Annatar’s suggestion. Eventually, Halmir succumbs to his curiosity and doubt and puts the ring on, entering the Realm of Shadows. He perceives immediately that his decay has been slowed, and indeed that the Noldor may have deceived him.
Saga 4 (Episode 10): Orodruin (1600)
Sauron crafts the One Ring in Orodruin, and Barad-dûr, the largest fortress ever built, has been completed. We Annatar standing on at the height of Barad-dûr wearing the One, below his vast legions of orcs.
As soon as the One Ring has been crafted, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and the others realize they have been deceived and that Annatar was in fact Sauron, and they remove their rings.
The Men who received Rings of Power from Sauron realize too late they are deceived, as they are completely subservient now to the will of Sauron.
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I’ve split the season into 10 episodes, as I think that’s ideal, and into pairs of 3-episode arcs I call Sagas, which will cover certain time periods. But each of these sagas will more or less function like a contained story, following certain characters during periods of their lives. And each is about 3 episodes between 50-60 minutes, meaning each is the length of a long film.
I started with a compressed timeline where season 1 would take place between 1200-1600, starting with the year Annatar arrives in Ost-in-Edhil. In this timeline Tar-Aldarion would essentially switch places with Tar-Surion. I think that the actual canon timeline allows for a very interesting look at the differences in passage of time between elves, Númenoreans, and Middle Men. It's more challenging but also more rewarding. The drawbacks of the canon timeline are that Aldarion dies close to mid-season, whereas in the compressed timeline we could follow Aldarion as he ages throughout the season. Therefore the whole season takes place between SA 725 and SA 1600.
That being said, there are still a few alterations and non-canon additions. The big alteration is that Annatar steals the nine when he leaves Eregion around SA 1500, instead of when he destroys Ost-in-Edhil around SA 1695. The other non-canon additions are Middle Men characters, which there are few examples during this time period, that Annatar can begin to seduce with the Rings of Power.
This was just a bunch of fun for me, but I hope this effort will demonstrate that we can have a great story that stays faithful to Tolkien’s timeline and characters.
Sagas of the Second Age: Season 1
Saga 1 (Episodes 1-3): The Mariner (covering events from SA 725-750)
Elrond. In the first prologue scene around SA 440, Elros as an old man arrives in Mithlond to visit his brother Elrond. Elros is fulfilling a promise to Elrond to visit him when he senses death is near. The two brothers spend time together before Elros departs back for Númenor.
Aldarion. Three hundred years later around SA 725 in Númenor, Aldarion and Erendis witness the corination of his father Tar-Meneldur in Armenelos. The next day, Aldarion sets out from Númenor with his grandfather to spend a year at the court of High King Gil-galad, but he is told by Meneldur not to go beyond Mithlond. Eventually, Aldarion decides to travel outside Mithlond, against his father’s wishes. Elrond offers to join him, seeing an opportunity to spend time with his brother’s descendant. Together they discover the dwarf cities of Ered Luin, and then the future site of Vinyalondë at the mouth of the Gwathló. Aldarion discovers the that the Men of Middle-earth are not as evil as he was told by his family in Númenor, and that some even speak the same language of the Edain that he does. Elrond and Aldarion then travel to Amroth’s kingdom in Belfalas. While Amroth is showing Aldarion the black lands of Mordor in the distance, they are ambushed by orcs, and narrowly escape with their lives. Before departing back for Númenor, Aldarion says goodbye to his new friend Elrond and the High King Gil-galad. Back in Númenor, Aldarion meets Erendis again and proposes to her. She asks if he is done with his travels, he says he is, and she accepts.
High King Gil-galad. Gil-galad endeavors to heal the trauma of Middle-earth. While Aldarion is travelling the lands of Middle-earth, he goes to settle a conflict between kingdoms of Gwaithirum and Breeland. A battle ensues between these kingdoms of Men and Gil-galad is unable to stop it. Before Aldarion departs back for Númenor, Gil-galad tells him that he would very much welcome his help in mediating the conflicts of the tribes of Middle-earth, as Aldarion speaks their language. Gil-galad perceives the return of the shadow of Morgoth, and departs to discover the source.
Galadriel. By lake Evendim, Galadriel admits Celebrimbor into her company. Despite the history of their families and some initial distrust between them, they realize they have a shared vision for continuing the great works of Gondolin. Together they discover the dwarf kingdom of Kazad-dûm. Galadriel is able to convince the dwarves of the mutual benefit of their cooperation in crafting. Durin III is eventually convinced, he agrees to allow and to help with the establishment of the future capital of Eregion: Ost-in-Edhil. There the works of the Noldor and dwarves will benefit each other for many centuries.
Saga 2 (Episodes 4-6): The Stirring of Númenor (Covering events from SA 1075-1350)
Elrond. About three hundred years later in SA 1075, Elrond arrives in Númenor to see his friend, now king, Tar-Aldarion. He is also tasked to ask the Númenoreans to prepare for war, as Gil-galad is now certain of the return of the shadow of Morgoth. Tar-Aldarion, now an old man, has reached an age where he must yeild the sceptre, in the tradition of the Kings of Númenor. He decides to leave Númenor’s official response to Elrond as a decision to his sucessor. Aldarion has only had one daughter Ancalimë with Erendis, and it is clear that there has been much friction in the marriage. His sister’s son Soronto is the nearest male heir. This situation causes a conflict in Armenelos between supporters of Soronto and supporters of Ancalimë, also between those who want to heed Gil-galad's call and those who don't. Ancalimë is seen as the elf-friend, while Soronto is staunchly against the armament of Númenor. Aldarion decides to change the law succession in Númenor in favor of Ancalimë. When Ancalimë is crowned, she reverses her initial position to heed Gil-galad, and decides to preserve Númenor as a land of peace.
Galadriel. Ost-in-Edhil is a great city now, and both elves and dwarves are seen thriving. A visitor from Aman arrives who calls himself Annatar. He demonstrates himself to be akin to the Noldor in his love and expertise with crafts, and says he was a student of Aüle. He wins the favor of Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain, the crafter's guild, and soon becomes the favored partner of Celebrimbor. As the friction between Galadriel and Annatar increases, Annatar moves the Gwaith-i-Mírdain turn on Galadriel. She decides to depart to Lórinand by route of Kazad-dûm with her daughter Celebrían, while Celeborn stays behid in Eregion. Galadriel is graciously welcomed in Kazad-dûm, and her relationship with the dwarves grows greater. At last, she arrives in Lórinand and meets the King Amdír.
Saga 3 (Episodes 7-9): The Rings of Power (covering events from SA 1500-1590)
Celebrimbor. More than a hundred years later, sixteen Rings of Power are forged in Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain agree that seven of the rings should be gifted to the dwarven kings, as a token of thanks for their help in building Ost-in-Edhil. Celebrimbor, however, decides that the rings are too dangerous for Men. Annatar and Celebrimbor have a heated disagreement on this point, and Annatar accuses Celebrimbor of withholding the bliss of Aman from Middle-earth. Annatar absconds with the remaining nine rings. Sensing that he has been deceived, Celebrimbor crafts the Three in secret. He gives two to Gil-galad, and the remaining to Galadriel, and admits that he was wrong to doubt her.
Gil-galad. Minastir, the heir of Númenor, stays in the halls of Gil-galad as Aldarion once did. Minastir meets with the descendants of the Middle Men Adlarion befriended, though many more generations have passed for them than for Minastir. Aldarion’s travels are a tale that some believe to be myth. Gil-galad and Minastir travel the lands of Eriador and mediate the conflicts of Middle Men.
Elrond. Elrond travels to Númenor for the first time in several hundred years on order of High King Gil-galad to implore once more that the Númenóreans to prepare for war. Tar-Teleprian, the second Queen of Númenor, rules in Númenor now. When Elrond arrives and presents the request of Gil-galad, there is a conflict between supporters of Ancalimë’s policy of isolation and those who believe that they should heed Gil-galad, the latter being lead by the Lord of Andunië – Silmariën’s heir. When Elrond presents further evidence that the shadow of Morgoth has returned, Tar-Teleprian ultimately decides that Númenor must prepare for war.
Annatar. Annatar begins seducing the Kings of Men and gifting rings. Annatar arrives in the halls of a Gwaithirum king called Halmir, a descendant of one of the generals of the battle in the first saga. Annatar tells Halmir that the Noldor are withholding the power of prolonged life from mortals, and gifts him a ring. As Halmir is an elf-friend, his ancestors all being loyal to High King Gil-galad, he refuses Annatar’s suggestion. Eventually, Halmir succumbs to his curiosity and doubt and puts the ring on, entering the Realm of Shadows. He perceives immediately that his decay has been slowed, and indeed that the Noldor may have deceived him.
Saga 4 (Episode 10): Orodruin (1600)
Sauron crafts the One Ring in Orodruin, and Barad-dûr, the largest fortress ever built, has been completed. We Annatar standing on at the height of Barad-dûr wearing the One, below his vast legions of orcs.
As soon as the One Ring has been crafted, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and the others realize they have been deceived and that Annatar was in fact Sauron, and they remove their rings.
The Men who received Rings of Power from Sauron realize too late they are deceived, as they are completely subservient now to the will of Sauron.
2024.05.14 19:42 twiddledee31 5 Things to Consider Before Starting an LLC
If you're considering starting a business, you've probably heard about Limited Liability Companies (LLCs).
But what exactly are they, and why might they be the perfect fit for your venture?
In this little post I shall lay out a few things you need to consider before you start your LLC.
1. Choose a Unique Business Name
Your business name is your brand's identity, so choose wisely. Here are some tips for selecting the perfect name:
Consider your target audience and the specific laws governing LLCs in different states when choosing your business's location.
3. Develop Your Business Plan and Obtain Necessary Documents
Craft a comprehensive business plan and apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) from the IRS. Additionally, open a separate bank account for your business to keep your finances organized.
4. Obtain Licenses and Permits
Ensure you have all the required licenses and permits for your business's operation, both at the state and federal levels.
5. Define Management Style and Set Up Accounting Systems
Create an operating agreement to establish roles and responsibilities within your LLC. Additionally, explore insurance options and consider implementing accounting software to streamline your financial processes.
By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to establishing a successful LLC that provides both protection and flexibility for your business endeavors.
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But what exactly are they, and why might they be the perfect fit for your venture?
In this little post I shall lay out a few things you need to consider before you start your LLC.
What is an LLC?
An LLC combines the best of both worlds: the liability protection of a corporation and the flexibility of a partnership. When you form an LLC, you're not only taking responsibility for your company's profits and losses but also safeguarding your personal assets.Advantages of Forming an LLC
There are several compelling reasons why opting for an LLC might be the right move for your business:- Limited Liability: With an LLC, your personal assets are protected. If your company faces legal issues or debts, your personal finances remain untouched. This is a stark contrast to sole proprietorships or partnerships, where personal liability is a significant concern.
- Less Corporate Formalities: Unlike other business structures, such as corporations, LLCs have fewer formalities. You won't need to conduct annual meetings or file extensive paperwork, making the setup process relatively hassle-free.
- Flexibility in Management: Unlike corporations, which have rigid management structures, LLCs offer flexibility. You can tailor the management process to suit your business's needs, whether that means centralized decision-making or a more collaborative approach.
Key Considerations Before Starting an LLC
Now that you're sold on the idea of forming an LLC, it's time to delve into the nitty-gritty details. Here are some essential pointers to keep in mind:1. Choose a Unique Business Name
Your business name is your brand's identity, so choose wisely. Here are some tips for selecting the perfect name:
- Keep it simple and memorable.
- Brainstorm with your team to generate ideas.
- Avoid trendy buzzwords that may become outdated.
- Ensure the name is not already in use by another business in your state.
Consider your target audience and the specific laws governing LLCs in different states when choosing your business's location.
3. Develop Your Business Plan and Obtain Necessary Documents
Craft a comprehensive business plan and apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) from the IRS. Additionally, open a separate bank account for your business to keep your finances organized.
4. Obtain Licenses and Permits
Ensure you have all the required licenses and permits for your business's operation, both at the state and federal levels.
5. Define Management Style and Set Up Accounting Systems
Create an operating agreement to establish roles and responsibilities within your LLC. Additionally, explore insurance options and consider implementing accounting software to streamline your financial processes.
By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to establishing a successful LLC that provides both protection and flexibility for your business endeavors.
2024.05.14 19:26 mmaduska Help with Death Guard
Hello! Last weekend I played my first game at my LGS in their escalation league, currently at 1000 pts. My opponent was the gentleman who runs the league and he was very helpful. My issue was that I ran a Retaliation Cadre list (posted at the end) and his entire army ran flamers. I have another game in two weeks against Drukhari, but two weeks later we have a 1000 pt tournament where I’m sure I’ll be facing this DG list again and could use some pointers.
TLDR: Flamers made my life miserable and I need pointers to not get crushed on primary.
I believe his list was: -two units of plague marines in rhinos with flamers in the firing deck. -six man unit of terminators (also with flamers) led by typhus -tallyman -leaders for the plague marines put out an aura that lowered my toughness but I can’t remember their names -and a tiny little ripper swarm looking thing that was in deep strike.
I had no idea I would be playing against this army before I showed up so it was definitely a challenge running retaliation cadre. All of my detachment bonuses put me into flamer range and therefore overwatch. We played on a full sized table and I was far too concerned with deep strike which left me too spread out to start. Him having sticky objectives was also a pain on such a big table with so few units.
First round went okay as my hammerhead popped one of the rhinos and dropped marines on the center objective, but the remainder of the game was me trying to avoid overwatch and suffering on primary. Torchstar gambit was great and totally kept me in the game though.
His Tallyman was getting him an extra CP every round. Without an ethereal it felt like I couldn’t keep up.
I realized with some correct sequencing I could be forcing the overwatch on some cheaper units before risking it on my crisis suits. I found this to be very difficult in such a small game though. My coldstar had the internal grenade rack enhancement which I never ended up using (I’ll be swapping it for starflare ignition system next time).
My thoughts are that I could almost entirely avoid his termies since they move so slow with typhus and only have a 12” range. Be more patient and use my range/movement to my advantage. Especially with starflare ignition system allowing me to unstick some of his objectives and missile pods still giving me range on his units.
I don’t want to tailor my list specifically to this army because we have that tournament coming up, but any insight as to how I could play it better would be greatly appreciated!
My list is as follows: Farsight is leading the starscythe from deep strike Coldstar is leading the fireknife Fireblade with breacherfish
RETCAD1000 (1000 Points)
T’au Empire Retaliation Cadre Incursion (1000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Cadre Fireblade (50 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Fireblade pulse rifle 2x Gun Drone
Commander Farsight (105 Points) • Warlord • 1x Dawn Blade 1x High-intensity plasma rifle
Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (130 Points) • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 2x Fusion blaster 2x Shield Drone 1x Shield Generator • Enhancements: Starflare Ignition System
BATTLELINE
Breacher Team (100 Points) • 1x Support turret • 1x Breacher Fire Warrior Shas’ui • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse blaster 1x Pulse pistol • 9x Breacher Fire Warrior • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Pulse blaster 9x Pulse pistol
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Devilfish (85 Points) • 1x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine
OTHER DATASHEETS
Crisis Fireknife Battlesuits (150 Points) • 1x Crisis Fireknife Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Gun Drone 1x Missile pod 1x Missile pod 1x Shield Drone • 2x Crisis Fireknife Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Gun Drone 4x Missile pod 2x Shield Drone
Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (130 Points) • 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone 1x T’au flamer 1x T’au flamer • 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Gun Drone 2x Shield Drone 4x T’au flamer
Hammerhead Gunship (130 Points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Railgun 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin smart missile system
Stealth Battlesuits (60 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon
Stealth Battlesuits (60 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon
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TLDR: Flamers made my life miserable and I need pointers to not get crushed on primary.
I believe his list was: -two units of plague marines in rhinos with flamers in the firing deck. -six man unit of terminators (also with flamers) led by typhus -tallyman -leaders for the plague marines put out an aura that lowered my toughness but I can’t remember their names -and a tiny little ripper swarm looking thing that was in deep strike.
I had no idea I would be playing against this army before I showed up so it was definitely a challenge running retaliation cadre. All of my detachment bonuses put me into flamer range and therefore overwatch. We played on a full sized table and I was far too concerned with deep strike which left me too spread out to start. Him having sticky objectives was also a pain on such a big table with so few units.
First round went okay as my hammerhead popped one of the rhinos and dropped marines on the center objective, but the remainder of the game was me trying to avoid overwatch and suffering on primary. Torchstar gambit was great and totally kept me in the game though.
His Tallyman was getting him an extra CP every round. Without an ethereal it felt like I couldn’t keep up.
I realized with some correct sequencing I could be forcing the overwatch on some cheaper units before risking it on my crisis suits. I found this to be very difficult in such a small game though. My coldstar had the internal grenade rack enhancement which I never ended up using (I’ll be swapping it for starflare ignition system next time).
My thoughts are that I could almost entirely avoid his termies since they move so slow with typhus and only have a 12” range. Be more patient and use my range/movement to my advantage. Especially with starflare ignition system allowing me to unstick some of his objectives and missile pods still giving me range on his units.
I don’t want to tailor my list specifically to this army because we have that tournament coming up, but any insight as to how I could play it better would be greatly appreciated!
My list is as follows: Farsight is leading the starscythe from deep strike Coldstar is leading the fireknife Fireblade with breacherfish
RETCAD1000 (1000 Points)
T’au Empire Retaliation Cadre Incursion (1000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Cadre Fireblade (50 Points) • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Fireblade pulse rifle 2x Gun Drone
Commander Farsight (105 Points) • Warlord • 1x Dawn Blade 1x High-intensity plasma rifle
Commander in Coldstar Battlesuit (130 Points) • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 2x Fusion blaster 2x Shield Drone 1x Shield Generator • Enhancements: Starflare Ignition System
BATTLELINE
Breacher Team (100 Points) • 1x Support turret • 1x Breacher Fire Warrior Shas’ui • 1x Close combat weapon 2x Gun Drone 1x Pulse blaster 1x Pulse pistol • 9x Breacher Fire Warrior • 9x Close combat weapon 9x Pulse blaster 9x Pulse pistol
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Devilfish (85 Points) • 1x Accelerator burst cannon 1x Armoured hull 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin pulse carbine
OTHER DATASHEETS
Crisis Fireknife Battlesuits (150 Points) • 1x Crisis Fireknife Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Gun Drone 1x Missile pod 1x Missile pod 1x Shield Drone • 2x Crisis Fireknife Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Gun Drone 4x Missile pod 2x Shield Drone
Crisis Starscythe Battlesuits (130 Points) • 1x Crisis Starscythe Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone 1x T’au flamer 1x T’au flamer • 2x Crisis Starscythe Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Gun Drone 2x Shield Drone 4x T’au flamer
Hammerhead Gunship (130 Points) • 1x Armoured hull 1x Railgun 2x Seeker missile 2x Twin smart missile system
Stealth Battlesuits (60 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit Support System 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon
Stealth Battlesuits (60 Points) • 1x Stealth Shas’vre • 1x Battlesuit fists 1x Fusion blaster 1x Homing Beacon 1x Marker Drone 1x Shield Drone • 2x Stealth Shas’ui • 2x Battlesuit fists 2x Burst cannon
2024.05.14 19:20 Neithan3 Quality of Life feature suggestions and bugfix requests
I have made a list of things that I think need to be improved, changed or fixed based on my in-game experience. Please note that these are just my *opinions* and feel free to explain why (if) you disagree in the comments or share your own suggestions. Some of them may be already present in the game. Sorry if I missed. Try not to downvote to hell just because you don't like a single article :D
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Suggestions:
- Click-and-drag scrolling for easier navigation through the game menus.
- Photo mode that allows players to hide the HUD, perfect for capturing those heroic moments.
- Simpler notifications: Relocate objective and mission completion notifications to the top of the screen and minimize them to reduce screen clutter. It is hard to aim for weak spots when you are playing at high difficulty and have a big wall of text in the middle of your screen.
- Help: Add a “Help” voice command to the Q radial menu wheel. + more&new commands?
- Crosshair: Option to hide the aiming reticle/crosshair because it simply doesn’t help at all when you have another round crosshair in the middle that shows where your shots actually go. It also blocks the view for long range aiming.
- Hiding nameplates / Streamer mode: Option to toggle player names.
- Equipment preview: Armor and helmets should be shown as sets when you hover your mouse over them or choose them instead of the default diver armohelmet. OR previewing a helmet shouldn’t change the player's armor to the default and show the current set that the player has equipped and vice versa for previewing armor.
- SOS Beacon don't show up on the stratagem menu when your team doesn't have 4 players or after a player leaves the mission.
- Versatile Jump Packs: Allow the use of primary or secondary weapons with jump packs. Also, a superhero landing pose if you hold down B while landing airborne with the jump pack.
- Increased jump distance or jump height for jump packs slightly.
- Super Punisher: Add a flashlight to the Punisher shotgun and some other primary/support weapons that do not have them, so divers can shed light on the darkest enemies of our way of life.
- Standardize weapon ergonomics: Some primary weapons handle like autocannon while some handle like a pocket gun.
- Delay on EAT: Sometimes EAT do not fire after you equip and aim it. I try to fire a few times and nothing happens.
- Arc Thrower & Blitzer: Lightning arcs should damage Terminid eggs. Don't make their arcs jump between the eggs if you think it would be OP, but being able to kill a charger with an arc thrower and yet failing to destroy a smoll egg is kinda lame.
- Booster Icons: Add booster icons next to team stratagem list that show up when you press CTRL, so we can see what our fellow divers chose to bring.
- Shield Generator Relay: Sometimes explosions happening outside will kill, stagger or damage the player standing inside the shield. Outside explosions should have much less or no effect on player.
- Bile Titans tanking Hellpods: Sometimes -almost always lol- Titans don't take any damage, get staggered or die even if you land directly on their head or body with a hellpod.
- Improved Incendiaries: Prolong the burn time of incendiary grenades for a few more seconds. They seem to go out before they even kill anything or deny an entry.
- Convenient Flamethrower: Remove the movement speed penalty of firing the flamethrower OR increase the flamethrower’s range by 3-5 meters. Enemies mostly start to attack you, as soon as they enter the range of your flamethrower already. If you believe first option would be unbalanced, then you can make it only avaliable for armors with speed stats above +520
- Improve Patriot Exosuit: Fix the aiming and accuracy of the Patriot Exosuit missiles. Also, we need much better gun&pod elevation and depression for a 10 minute cooldown stratagem imo.
- Fall damage variation: Fall damage needs to differ between armor sets that you have equipped. Players with light armor should take less damage. However, if you want to give another advantage to heavy armor sets, then you can make heavy armors decrease/negate fall damage to some extent because they would be more protective etc.
- Fire effects rework: I don’t know if it is just how it seemed to me instead of how it works but fire effects from napalms, grenades etc. only create flames that are scattered around instead of a big strong wall/pool of fire. These flames make it easier to walk around or through them for enemies and take less damage inside the affected area. I think everything inside a circular radius needs to take constant fire damage. Idk how to explain this better. Sorry if it is already how it works.
2024.05.14 19:18 alamirn (M4A) Looking for OC-centric Anime Roleplay! (Bleach, JJK, One Piece, etc.)
Good evening everyone, I hope you're doing well! My name is Reese, and I'm twenty two years old. I'm looking for some roleplay partners to get into some long-term, detailed roleplays! As someone who's very interested in roleplaying and expanding worlds, I would love to find some like minded individuals who are interested in finding their favorite fandom worlds and adding immense amounts of depth and intrigue.
When it comes to my preference, I prefer making original characters first and foremost. I can do a world where our characters exist alongside the canon characters or, and my preferred style, either all original characters who stand in the future that the canon characters created for a next generation type of plotline. I like making characters of all colors and creeds, characters who are all different types. I think that it makes for a way more interesting world, so I would appreciate it if you're able to meet me with those things. I tend to write one to several paragraphs per response, and would love it if you could meet me in that distance.
When it comes to my top verses and muses right now, they are listed below.
• Bleach (Caught up on Manga)
• Jujutsu Kaisen (Caught up on Manga)
• One Piece (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Lock (Caught up on Manga)
• Haikyuu (Anime-Only)
• Kimetsu no Yaiba (Caught up on Manga)
• Tokyo Ghoul (Manga Version)
• Sakamoto Days (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Exorcist (Anime Only)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Caught up on Manga)
• Tokyo Ghoul (Manga)
• Naruto (Caught up on Animanga)
• Boku no Hero Academia (Caught up on Manga)
• Persona 3/4/5
• Ace Attorney (Original Trilogy)
The fandoms that are bold are the ones I'm looking for primarily, but feel free to choose any of the fandoms I have listed! I look forward to roleplaying with some of you. I will do my best to be active, I am working on being better when it comes to that, and I would love to chat OOC and talk about our characters, create some memes, and just have a good time together and enjoy our roleplay.
If you've made it all the way here, thank you so much for your time. If you would like to roleplay, please hit me up with whatever fandom you're interested in, what color is your favorite so I know you've made it this far, and any ideas you may have! Thank you so much for your time, and I hope you all have a great rest of your evening.
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When it comes to my preference, I prefer making original characters first and foremost. I can do a world where our characters exist alongside the canon characters or, and my preferred style, either all original characters who stand in the future that the canon characters created for a next generation type of plotline. I like making characters of all colors and creeds, characters who are all different types. I think that it makes for a way more interesting world, so I would appreciate it if you're able to meet me with those things. I tend to write one to several paragraphs per response, and would love it if you could meet me in that distance.
When it comes to my top verses and muses right now, they are listed below.
• Bleach (Caught up on Manga)
• Jujutsu Kaisen (Caught up on Manga)
• One Piece (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Lock (Caught up on Manga)
• Haikyuu (Anime-Only)
• Kimetsu no Yaiba (Caught up on Manga)
• Tokyo Ghoul (Manga Version)
• Sakamoto Days (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Exorcist (Anime Only)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Caught up on Manga)
• Tokyo Ghoul (Manga)
• Naruto (Caught up on Animanga)
• Boku no Hero Academia (Caught up on Manga)
• Persona 3/4/5
• Ace Attorney (Original Trilogy)
The fandoms that are bold are the ones I'm looking for primarily, but feel free to choose any of the fandoms I have listed! I look forward to roleplaying with some of you. I will do my best to be active, I am working on being better when it comes to that, and I would love to chat OOC and talk about our characters, create some memes, and just have a good time together and enjoy our roleplay.
If you've made it all the way here, thank you so much for your time. If you would like to roleplay, please hit me up with whatever fandom you're interested in, what color is your favorite so I know you've made it this far, and any ideas you may have! Thank you so much for your time, and I hope you all have a great rest of your evening.
2024.05.14 19:17 alamirn (M4A) Looking for OC-centric Anime Roleplay! (Bleach, JJK, One Piece, etc.)
Good evening everyone, I hope you're doing well! My name is Reese, and I'm twenty two years old. I'm looking for some roleplay partners to get into some long-term, detailed roleplays! As someone who's very interested in roleplaying and expanding worlds, I would love to find some like minded individuals who are interested in finding their favorite fandom worlds and adding immense amounts of depth and intrigue.
When it comes to my preference, I prefer making original characters first and foremost. I can do a world where our characters exist alongside the canon characters or, and my preferred style, either all original characters who stand in the future that the canon characters created for a next generation type of plotline. I like making characters of all colors and creeds, characters who are all different types. I think that it makes for a way more interesting world, so I would appreciate it if you're able to meet me with those things. I tend to write one to several paragraphs per response, and would love it if you could meet me in that distance.
When it comes to my top verses and muses right now, they are listed below.
• Bleach (Caught up on Manga)
• Jujutsu Kaisen (Caught up on Manga)
• One Piece (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Lock (Caught up on Manga)
• Haikyuu (Anime-Only)
• Kimetsu no Yaiba (Caught up on Manga)
• Tokyo Ghoul (Manga Version)
• Sakamoto Days (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Exorcist (Anime Only)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Caught up on Manga)
• Naruto (Caught up on Animanga)
• Boku no Hero Academia (Caught up on Manga)
• Persona 3/4/5
• Ace Attorney (Original Trilogy)
The fandoms that are bold are the ones I'm looking for primarily, but feel free to choose any of the fandoms I have listed! I look forward to roleplaying with some of you. I will do my best to be active, I am working on being better when it comes to that, and I would love to chat OOC and talk about our characters, create some memes, and just have a good time together and enjoy our roleplay.
If you've made it all the way here, thank you so much for your time. If you would like to roleplay, please hit me up with whatever fandom you're interested in, what color is your favorite so I know you've made it this far, and any ideas you may have! Thank you so much for your time, and I hope you all have a great rest of your evening.
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When it comes to my preference, I prefer making original characters first and foremost. I can do a world where our characters exist alongside the canon characters or, and my preferred style, either all original characters who stand in the future that the canon characters created for a next generation type of plotline. I like making characters of all colors and creeds, characters who are all different types. I think that it makes for a way more interesting world, so I would appreciate it if you're able to meet me with those things. I tend to write one to several paragraphs per response, and would love it if you could meet me in that distance.
When it comes to my top verses and muses right now, they are listed below.
• Bleach (Caught up on Manga)
• Jujutsu Kaisen (Caught up on Manga)
• One Piece (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Lock (Caught up on Manga)
• Haikyuu (Anime-Only)
• Kimetsu no Yaiba (Caught up on Manga)
• Tokyo Ghoul (Manga Version)
• Sakamoto Days (Caught up on Manga)
• Blue Exorcist (Anime Only)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Caught up on Manga)
• Naruto (Caught up on Animanga)
• Boku no Hero Academia (Caught up on Manga)
• Persona 3/4/5
• Ace Attorney (Original Trilogy)
The fandoms that are bold are the ones I'm looking for primarily, but feel free to choose any of the fandoms I have listed! I look forward to roleplaying with some of you. I will do my best to be active, I am working on being better when it comes to that, and I would love to chat OOC and talk about our characters, create some memes, and just have a good time together and enjoy our roleplay.
If you've made it all the way here, thank you so much for your time. If you would like to roleplay, please hit me up with whatever fandom you're interested in, what color is your favorite so I know you've made it this far, and any ideas you may have! Thank you so much for your time, and I hope you all have a great rest of your evening.
2024.05.14 19:10 lazymentors Social Media & Marketing News you should care about today!
Top 6 Updates of last Week:
- Meta launches AI tools for ad creative creation and paid subscription tiers.
- TikTok sues US Government over divest-or-sell law.
- Pinterest launches Media Buyer Certification Course.
- X will soon allow advertisers to use AI for audience creation.
- Youtube launches a promotions tab for Creators & SMBs to run quick ad campaigns.
- Reddit is planning to launch search ads and a mixed feed. * Using ‘keyword + reddit’ on google > using reddit search.
Trending
- Sam Altman debunks the rumours of gpt-5 and search engine launch, announcing new updates to GPT-4. The launch of GPT-4o.
- Google’s CEO responds to Search Quality Issues.
- Constellation Brands launches creative review for Corona Extra.
- Apple’s Safari 18 is expected to introduce webpage summarization, web eraser and more.
- Reddit’s Q1 2024 report showed strong user and ad revenue growth, 48% YoY increase in revenue.
- Jack Dorsey has left Bluesky Board sharing the company is making the same mistakes he and his team at Twitter.
- Ofcom is pushing for better age verification, filters and other checks in new online child safety code.
- Apple apologies for iPad Pro ‘Crush’ ad campaign.
- Ocean Outdoor and Battersea Power Station launch new premium DOOH network.
- OpenAI’s pitch deck for publisher partnerships gets leaked.
- Hubspot posts $617.4 million revenue for the first quarter of the year.
- Temu and Meta are being blamed by marketers for ruining performance and paid social marketing.
- Instacart and NBCUniversal’s new partnership connecting CPG with Streaming, changing retail.
- Sony and Apollo are in talks to acquire paramount.
TikTok 🎶
- TikTok is working on a collaboration feature similar to IG.
- TikTok shares new insights about brand and search experience on platform.
- TikTok to start auto-labeling AI-generated content to combat misinformation.
- TikTok is having ‘Creative Made Simple’ webinar for SMBs on May 16th.
Instagram & Threads 🗂️
- Instagram continues to gamify content creation experience, to make people publish more.
- Threads adds view counts on posts.
- Instagram’s new ‘Meme it’ DMs feature capitalises on Gen-Z’s heavy use of DMs for chats and content sharing.
- Influencers see more Instagram engagement with still images than Reels.
- Instagram is teasing a new creator revenue program ‘Spring Bonus’.
- Threads is testing cross-posting from Instagram globally.
- Instagram is testing an new UI for Carousels, with no dots.
- Despite IG adding 3-minute reels, they were found discouraging creators from creating long reels.
Meta 😅
- Meta’s newly launched AI creative tools for advantage+ campaigns.
- The feature to create reels from existing content is coming to Meta Business Suite.
- Meta’s turn away from the news industry has lead to 50% traffic drop to publishers.
- Error: Meta shares detailed targeting exclusion alert sent to advertisers was a mistake.
- Meta Business Suite adds ‘review’ feature to request post to be reviewed by other admins before publishing.
- WhatsApp launches new UI elements, giving the platform a new look.
- WhatsApp makes it easier to find new channels with categories.
X (Twitter) 🕹️
- X working on Analytics for X communities.
- Nintendo ends their X integration for Switch.
- X’s new algorithm update has lead to prioritisation of smaller accounts, says Elon.
- Chat History is now live for Gork AI on web.
- X is adding a ‘cast’ button to the iOS app.
Youtube 🕹️
- YouTube outlines its measures to ensure EU Election Integrity.
- Youtube expands testing of ‘Jump Ahead’ premium AI feature.
- MrBeast is parting ways with Night Media, Talent Management Company.
- Youtube testing a new shopping feed in Youtube Shorts.
Google 🔦
- Google launches new ‘Saved Comparisons’ feature for Analytics.
- Google Shopping Ads get conversion annotations.
- Google Search results without SGE jump to 65%, up from 25%.
- Google hides search results count under tools section.
- Google shares Disavow link tool will go away at some point.
- Google is defending lack of communication around Search Updates.
- Google’s site reputation abuse policy enforcement started on Monday May 6th.
Agency News
- Issa Rae’s Hoorae Media unveils Ensemble, a branded entertainment company.
- Omnicom is shuttering Honey & Sparks and the talent is being distributed.
- Nestlé Canada appoints Citizen Relations as Confectionery PR AOR.
- GE Lighting, a Savant company appoints Bakery as Social AOR.
- Rocket Cos. Puts its media account in review.
- We Are Social US partners with Valerie Moizel, CEO of The Woo to form Hello US.
- Virgin Active appoints We Are Pi for global brand transformation.
- Famous Footwear appoints Yard NYC and THE MAYOR as Creative AOR.
- Warner Bros appoints BigSmall to launch streaming service Max.
- Lovesac appoints Hearts & Science as media AOR.
- BUNTIN appoints Trex as Media Agency of record.
- IPG Health consolidates agency brand roster, launch of new Rise & Run brand.
- THIRD EAR appointed by Nissan North America and INFINITI USA as Multicultural AOR.
- Indie Agency Boathouse creates supplier diversity program, expanding external DEI efforts.
AI 🤨
- OpenAI increase AI content transparency with launch of new detection tools.
- Etsy’s plan to improve delivery tracking using new ML model.
- Absolut & Copy Lab launch copyright-free diverse images for fashion content.
- OpenAI and Stack Overflow announced an API partnership.
- OpenAI introduces Model Spec to better the model behaviour and explores how AI can generate explicit content.
- Eleven labs preview their music AI model.
Reddit & Pinterest
- Reddit announces new Public Content Policy, setting new parameters for data usage.
- Pinterest hires Former Levi’s CEO to Board of Directors.
Microsoft & LinkedIn
- Microsoft is building a bigger and better LLM ‘MAI-1’ to fight Google.
- Bing tests clear distinction between free and paid search results.
- LinkedIn shares new insights on measuring B2B marketing campaigns.
Marketing & AdTech
- Bluesky adds new features; DMs, Improved custom feeds, Video and more.
- Shopsense launches retail media platform for second-screen shopping.
- GAP names Fabiola Torres new global CMO.
- Ocean Outdoor becomes official OOH supplier to London Fashion Week.
- Curb, a ride/hailing app launches Curb journey Connect, one-stop ad solution.
- Constant Contact launches new AI feature for Brandkit and Campaign Builder.
- 160over90 launches Integrated Creator Commerce service with Lumanu.
- Omnicom announces major expansion in India.
- Kantar Media hires Lucy Bristowe as CEO for UK & Western Europe.
- Instacart and Uber Eats partner, allowing customers to order Uber Eats food via Instacart.
2024.05.14 19:09 lazymentors Social Media & Marketing News you should care about today!
Top 6 Updates of last Week:
- Meta launches AI tools for ad creative creation and paid subscription tiers.
- TikTok sues US Government over divest-or-sell law.
- Pinterest launches Media Buyer Certification Course.
- X will soon allow advertisers to use AI for audience creation.
- Youtube launches a promotions tab for Creators & SMBs to run quick ad campaigns.
- Reddit is planning to launch search ads and a mixed feed. * Using ‘keyword + reddit’ on google > using reddit search.
Trending
- Sam Altman debunks the rumours of gpt-5 and search engine launch, announcing new updates to GPT-4. The launch of GPT-4o.
- Google’s CEO responds to Search Quality Issues.
- Constellation Brands launches creative review for Corona Extra.
- Apple’s Safari 18 is expected to introduce webpage summarization, web eraser and more.
- Reddit’s Q1 2024 report showed strong user and ad revenue growth, 48% YoY increase in revenue.
- Jack Dorsey has left Bluesky Board sharing the company is making the same mistakes he and his team at Twitter.
- Ofcom is pushing for better age verification, filters and other checks in new online child safety code.
- Apple apologies for iPad Pro ‘Crush’ ad campaign.
- Ocean Outdoor and Battersea Power Station launch new premium DOOH network.
- OpenAI’s pitch deck for publisher partnerships gets leaked.
- Hubspot posts $617.4 million revenue for the first quarter of the year.
- Temu and Meta are being blamed by marketers for ruining performance and paid social marketing.
- Instacart and NBCUniversal’s new partnership connecting CPG with Streaming, changing retail.
- Sony and Apollo are in talks to acquire paramount.
TikTok 🎶
- TikTok is working on a collaboration feature similar to IG.
- TikTok shares new insights about brand and search experience on platform.
- TikTok to start auto-labeling AI-generated content to combat misinformation.
- TikTok is having ‘Creative Made Simple’ webinar for SMBs on May 16th.
Instagram & Threads 🗂️
- Instagram continues to gamify content creation experience, to make people publish more.
- Threads adds view counts on posts.
- Instagram’s new ‘Meme it’ DMs feature capitalises on Gen-Z’s heavy use of DMs for chats and content sharing.
- Influencers see more Instagram engagement with still images than Reels.
- Instagram is teasing a new creator revenue program ‘Spring Bonus’.
- Threads is testing cross-posting from Instagram globally.
- Instagram is testing an new UI for Carousels, with no dots.
- Despite IG adding 3-minute reels, they were found discouraging creators from creating long reels.
Meta 😅
- Meta’s newly launched AI creative tools for advantage+ campaigns.
- The feature to create reels from existing content is coming to Meta Business Suite.
- Meta’s turn away from the news industry has lead to 50% traffic drop to publishers.
- Error: Meta shares detailed targeting exclusion alert sent to advertisers was a mistake.
- Meta Business Suite adds ‘review’ feature to request post to be reviewed by other admins before publishing.
- WhatsApp launches new UI elements, giving the platform a new look.
- WhatsApp makes it easier to find new channels with categories.
X (Twitter) 🕹️
- X working on Analytics for X communities.
- Nintendo ends their X integration for Switch.
- X’s new algorithm update has lead to prioritisation of smaller accounts, says Elon.
- Chat History is now live for Gork AI on web.
- X is adding a ‘cast’ button to the iOS app.
Youtube 🕹️
- YouTube outlines its measures to ensure EU Election Integrity.
- Youtube expands testing of ‘Jump Ahead’ premium AI feature.
- MrBeast is parting ways with Night Media, Talent Management Company.
- Youtube testing a new shopping feed in Youtube Shorts.
Google 🔦
- Google launches new ‘Saved Comparisons’ feature for Analytics.
- Google Shopping Ads get conversion annotations.
- Google Search results without SGE jump to 65%, up from 25%.
- Google hides search results count under tools section.
- Google shares Disavow link tool will go away at some point.
- Google is defending lack of communication around Search Updates.
- Google’s site reputation abuse policy enforcement started on Monday May 6th.
Agency News
- Issa Rae’s Hoorae Media unveils Ensemble, a branded entertainment company.
- Omnicom is shuttering Honey & Sparks and the talent is being distributed.
- Nestlé Canada appoints Citizen Relations as Confectionery PR AOR.
- GE Lighting, a Savant company appoints Bakery as Social AOR.
- Rocket Cos. Puts its media account in review.
- We Are Social US partners with Valerie Moizel, CEO of The Woo to form Hello US.
- Virgin Active appoints We Are Pi for global brand transformation.
- Famous Footwear appoints Yard NYC and THE MAYOR as Creative AOR.
- Warner Bros appoints BigSmall to launch streaming service Max.
- Lovesac appoints Hearts & Science as media AOR.
- BUNTIN appoints Trex as Media Agency of record.
- IPG Health consolidates agency brand roster, launch of new Rise & Run brand.
- THIRD EAR appointed by Nissan North America and INFINITI USA as Multicultural AOR.
- Indie Agency Boathouse creates supplier diversity program, expanding external DEI efforts.
AI 🤨
- OpenAI increase AI content transparency with launch of new detection tools.
- Etsy’s plan to improve delivery tracking using new ML model.
- Absolut & Copy Lab launch copyright-free diverse images for fashion content.
- OpenAI and Stack Overflow announced an API partnership.
- OpenAI introduces Model Spec to better the model behaviour and explores how AI can generate explicit content.
- Eleven labs preview their music AI model.
Reddit & Pinterest
- Reddit announces new Public Content Policy, setting new parameters for data usage.
- Pinterest hires Former Levi’s CEO to Board of Directors.
Microsoft & LinkedIn
- Microsoft is building a bigger and better LLM ‘MAI-1’ to fight Google.
- Bing tests clear distinction between free and paid search results.
- LinkedIn shares new insights on measuring B2B marketing campaigns.
Marketing & AdTech
- Bluesky adds new features; DMs, Improved custom feeds, Video and more.
- Shopsense launches retail media platform for second-screen shopping.
- GAP names Fabiola Torres new global CMO.
- Ocean Outdoor becomes official OOH supplier to London Fashion Week.
- Curb, a ride/hailing app launches Curb journey Connect, one-stop ad solution.
- Constant Contact launches new AI feature for Brandkit and Campaign Builder.
- 160over90 launches Integrated Creator Commerce service with Lumanu.
- Omnicom announces major expansion in India.
- Kantar Media hires Lucy Bristowe as CEO for UK & Western Europe.
- Instacart and Uber Eats partner, allowing customers to order Uber Eats food via Instacart.