New cheats for kingdom of camelot
Kingdom
2011.06.23 18:25 Knuk Kingdom
Kingdom is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara (泰久原). The manga provides a fictionalized account of the Warring States period primarily through the experiences of the war orphan Shin (Xin) and his comrades as he fights to become the greatest general under the heavens, and in doing so, unifying China for the first time in history.
2009.10.26 17:13 kahi Legal Advice ~ A place to get simple legal advice*
A place to ask simple legal questions.
2009.10.07 20:49 Imageunlimited Free Food - /r/FreeFood :-)
We love anything to do with free food! Free, discounted, and cheap food links and ideas are welcome here! Other relevant subs include /freebies, /singleusecodes, /coupons, and /freemeal.
2024.06.07 21:29 MooseAskingQuestions Interesting things in the game to go back to after hiatus?
So I bought the game when it was on sale right after it came out.
I was surprised how much I liked it, considering I'm not a gamer and not into Star Wars.
I guess the guys who made Titan Fall made it?
That would explain why I liked it so much.
I'm not into multiplayer either, but I liked TitanFall 1 and 2.
I mostly played Fallen Order with cheats (don't hate me, it doesn't have multiplayer anyway, right?). I just like playing with cheats because I'm a busy guy and it's more fun for me that way to speed through instead of grinding.
That being said, I was, again, surprised when I saw how many hours I put into playing.
I want to go back to playing it again and remember getting lost very easily on the, "hell" planet or whatever it's called and looking for interesting parts to check out with the flying/infinite double jump glitch.
Are there any interesting things to go back and check out in the game or tips for not getting lost again?
I'm mostly looking for things that most players miss, speedrun type cheats/hacks, and other things like that or maybe new interesting additions to the game since it came out or cool things maybe some people (filthy casual gamers like me) didn't know could be done.
Thanks for the read and any suggestions.
submitted by MooseAskingQuestions to FallenOrder [link] [comments]
I was surprised how much I liked it, considering I'm not a gamer and not into Star Wars.
I guess the guys who made Titan Fall made it?
That would explain why I liked it so much.
I'm not into multiplayer either, but I liked TitanFall 1 and 2.
I mostly played Fallen Order with cheats (don't hate me, it doesn't have multiplayer anyway, right?). I just like playing with cheats because I'm a busy guy and it's more fun for me that way to speed through instead of grinding.
That being said, I was, again, surprised when I saw how many hours I put into playing.
I want to go back to playing it again and remember getting lost very easily on the, "hell" planet or whatever it's called and looking for interesting parts to check out with the flying/infinite double jump glitch.
Are there any interesting things to go back and check out in the game or tips for not getting lost again?
I'm mostly looking for things that most players miss, speedrun type cheats/hacks, and other things like that or maybe new interesting additions to the game since it came out or cool things maybe some people (filthy casual gamers like me) didn't know could be done.
Thanks for the read and any suggestions.
2024.06.07 21:27 SEMENUP [H] Humankind: Definitive Edition, Rome: Expeditions, ELEX II, Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate, Shenmue III, The Quarry, Deceive Inc. and much more [W] PayPal / Wishlist
My IGSRep page
My Steam Profile
GOG Wishlist
Games are sorted by recently added bundles. 3x2 and 5x3 in all the games under 1$.
submitted by SEMENUP to indiegameswap [link] [comments]
My Steam Profile
GOG Wishlist
HAVE
Prices can be negotiated, but don't expect me to reply to low balls. PRICES ARE WHAT I EXPECT TO RECEIVE, ANY POSSIBLE FEE IS ON THE BUYER. IF YOU DON'T SEND THE RIGHT AMOUNT I WILL NOT SEND THE GAME UNTIL YOU CORRECT IT.In case any game has region locked activation, I'm from Spain [EU region].Games are sorted by recently added bundles. 3x2 and 5x3 in all the games under 1$.
| GAME | BUNDLE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Loddlenaut | Humble Choice May 2024 | $0,5 |
| King of the Castle | Humble Choice May 2024 | $0,33 |
| Bravery and Greed | Humble Choice May 2024 | $0,33 |
| Humankind: Definitive Edition | Humble Choice April 2024 | $2 |
| Terraformers | Humble Choice April 2024 | $0,5 |
| Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga | Humble Choice April 2024 | $0,33 |
| Coromon | Humble Choice April 2024 | $0,75 |
| Beacon Pines | Humble Choice February 2024 | $0,5 |
| There is no Light: Enhanced Edition | Humble Choice February 2024 | $1 |
| Children of Silentown | Humble Choice February 2024 | $0,5 |
| Oaken | Humble Choice February 2024 | $0,33 |
| Snowtopia: Ski Resort Builder | Humble Choice February 2024 | $0,33 |
| Rome: Expeditions | Humble Choice December 2023 | $3 |
| ELEX II | Humble Choice December 2023 | $2,75 |
| Nobody Saves the World | Humble Choice December 2023 | $1,75 |
| The Gunk | Humble Choice December 2023 | $1 |
| The Pale Beyond | Humble Choice December 2023 | $1 |
| Last Call BBS | Humble Choice December 2023 | $0,5 |
| From Space | Humble Choice December 2023 | $0,75 |
| Friends vs Friends | Humble Choice November 2023 | $1 |
| SCP: Secret Files | Humble Choice November 2023 | $0,66 |
| Souldiers | Humble Choice November 2023 | $0,5 |
| The Quarry - Deluxe Edition | Humble Choice October 2023 | $4 |
| Rebel Inc: Escalation | Humble Choice October 2023 | $1,25 |
| Spirit of the Island | Humble Choice October 2023 | $0,75 |
| Deceive, Inc. | Humble Choice September 2023 | $1,75 |
| The Forgotten City | Humble Choice September 2023 | $1,75 |
| Autonauts vs Piratebots | Humble Choice September 2023 | $0,75 |
| Trek to Yomi | Humble Choice August 2023 | $1 |
| Arcade Paradise | Humble Choice August 2023 | $0,5 |
| Hot Brass | Humble Choice August 2023 | $0,5 |
| Kraken Academy!! | Humble Choice July 2023 | $0,25 |
| Merchant of the Skies | Humble Choice July 2023 | $0,5 |
| Curse of Dead Gods | Humble Choice June 2023 | $1,5 |
| Honey, I joined a cult | Humble Choice June 2023 | $0,66 |
| Mepple Station | Humble Choice June 2023 | $0,66 |
| Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate | Humble Choice May 2023 | $4 |
| Windjammers 2 | Humble Choice May 2023 | $0,66 |
| Builder Simulator | Humble Choice May 2023 | $1 |
| The Invisible Hand | Humble Choice May 2023 | $0,33 |
| Aliens: Fireteam Elite | Humble Choice April 2023 | $3,5 |
| Monster Prom 2 | Humble Choice April 2023 | $0,5 |
| Revita | Humble Choice April 2023 | $0,5 |
| Founder's Fortune | Humble Choice April 2023 | $0,5 |
| Edge of Eternity | Humble Choice March 2023 | $1 |
| Hero's Hour | Humble Choice March 2023 | $0,75 |
| Rogue Lords | Humble Choice March 2023 | $0,5 |
| Monster Crown | Humble Choice March 2023 | $0,5 |
| Scourgebringer | Humble Choice February 2023 | $1 |
| Five Dates | Humble Choice February 2023 | $0,5 |
| Tribes of Midgard | Humble Choice January 2023 | $3 |
| Encased: A Sci-fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG | Humble Choice January 2023 | $1 |
| Conan Chop Chop | Humble Choice January 2023 | $0,5 |
| The Serpent Rogue | Humble Choice January 2023 | $0,5 |
| Blade Assault | Humble Choice December 2022 | $0,66 |
| Super Magbot | Humble Choice December 2022 | $0,66 |
| Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice | Humble Choice November 2022 | $1 |
| Eldest Souls | Humble Choice November 2022 | $1,33 |
| Disciples: Liberation | Humble Choice October 2022 | $1 |
| Epic Chef | Humble Choice October 2022 | $0,5 |
| Railroad Corporation | Humble Choice October 2022 | $0,66 |
| Golf Gang | Humble Choice October 2022 | $0,33 |
| Crown Trick | Humble Choice September 2022 | $0,75 |
| Shapez + DLC | Humble Choice September 2022 | $1,25 |
| Legion TD 2 | Humble Choice July 2022 | $1,75 |
| Legend of Keepers | Humble Choice July 2022 | $0,5 |
| Star Wars Squadrons (ORIGIN) | Humble Choice June 2022 | $2 |
| I Am Fish | Humble Choice June 2022 | $1 |
| Command & Conquer Remastered Collection (ORIGIN) | Humble Choice May 2022 | $1,25 |
| Surviving the Aftermath | Humble Choice May 2022 | $2,25 |
| Spellcaster University | Humble Choice May 2022 | $1 |
| Killsquad | Humble Choice April 2022 | $2 |
| Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos | Humble Choice April 2022 | $2 |
| Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl | Humble Choice March 2022 | $1,5 |
| Red Solstice 2: Survivors | Humble Choice March 2022 | $1 |
| Nebuchadnezzar | Humble Choice March 2022 | $1 |
| Just Die Already | Humble Choice February 2022 | $1 |
| Paradise Lost | Humble Choice February 2022 | $0,5 |
| Calico | Humble Choice February 2022 | $0,5 |
| Iron Harvest | Humble Choice January 2022 | $2,5 |
| Farmer's Dinasty | Humble Choice January 2022 | $1 |
| Between the Stars | Humble Choice January 2022 | $0,33 |
| Retrowave | Humble Choice January 2022 | $0,33 |
| Endzone - A World Apart | Humble Choice December 2021 | $2 |
| Due Process | Humble Choice November 2021 | $1,5 |
| SimpleRockets 2 | Humble Choice November 2021 | $0,5 |
| Black Future' 88 | Humble Choice October 2021 | $0,5 |
| Tools Up | Humble Choice October 2021 | $0,75 |
| Neon Abyss | Humble Choice September 2021 | $2,75 |
| Swag and Sorcery | Humble Choice September 2021 | $0,33 |
| As Far as the Eye | Humble Choice August 2021 | $0,5 |
| Drake Hollow | Humble Choice August 2021 | $1,25 |
| Blue Fire | Humble Choice August 2021 | $0,75 |
| Encodya | Humble Choice August 2021 | $0,25 |
| Hammerting | Humble Choice July 2021 | $1,75 |
| Bee Simulator | Humble Choice July 2021 | $1 |
| S.W.I.N.E HD Remaster | Humble Choice July 2021 | $0,5 |
| Deadly Days | Humble Choice July 2021 | $0,33 |
| Desolate | Humble Choice June 2021 | $0,75 |
| Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts | Humble Choice April 2021 | $3 |
| Shenmue III | Humble Choice April 2021 | $2 |
| Main Assembly | Humble Choice April 2021 | $0,75 |
| Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break | Humble Choice April 2021 | $0,75 |
| Popup Dungeon | Humble Choice April 2021 | $0,25 |
| Hotshot Racing | Humble Choice March 2021 | $1 |
| Peaky Blinders: Mastermind | Humble Choice March 2021 | $1 |
| Boreal Blade | Humble Choice March 2021 | $0,25 |
| The Wild Eight | Humble Choice February 2021 | $1,25 |
| Train Station Renovation | Humble Choice February 2021 | $1 |
| Valfaris | Humble Choice February 2021 | $0,75 |
| Werewolf: The Apocalypse Heart of the Forest | Humble Choice February 2021 | $0,33 |
| Indivisible | Humble Choice December 2020 | $1,5 |
| Tabletop Playground | Humble Choice December 2020 | $0,5 |
| Frog Detective 2 | Humble Choice December 2020 | $0,75 |
| Frog Detective 1 | Humble Choice December 2020 | $0,5 |
| Struggling | Humble Choice December 2020 | $0,25 |
| Darksburg | Humble Choice November 2020 | $1,5 |
| Smile for Me | Humble Choice November 2020 | $0,25 |
| Rover Mechanic Simulator | Humble Choice November 2020 | $0,5 |
| Townsmen - A Kingdom Rebuilt | Humble Choice November 2020 | $0,25 |
| Autonauts | Humble Choice October 2020 | $0,5 |
| Fantasy Blacksmith | Humble Choice October 2020 | $0,25 |
| Goat of Duty | Humble Choice October 2020 | $0,5 |
| Basement | Humble Choice October 2020 | $0,5 |
| Fun with Ragdolls: The Game | Humble Choice September 2020 | $0,25 |
| Automachef | Humble Choice August 2020 | $0,5 |
| American Fugitive | Humble Choice August 2020 | $0,33 |
| Age of Wonders: Planetfall - Deluxe Edition | Humble Choice July 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $2,5 |
| Railway Empire | Humble Choice July 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $1,25 |
| Earthlock | Humble Choice July 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $0,5 |
| Rise of Industry | Humble Choice May 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $1 |
| Niche - A Genetics Survive Game | Humble Choice May 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $0,5 |
| Horace | Humble Choice May 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $0,33 |
| This is the Police II | Humble Choice April 2020 (2 choices remaining) | $1,5 |
| Raiden V: Director's Cut | Humble Choice April 2020 (2 choices remaining) | $0,75 |
| Driftland: The Magic Revival | Humble Choice April 2020 (2 choices remaining) | $0,75 |
| Capitalism 2 | Humble Choice April 2020 (2 choices remaining) | $0,75 |
| Book of Demons | Humble Choice February 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $0,75 |
| Warstone TD | Humble Choice February 2020 (1 choice remaining) | $0,5 |
| X-MORPH: DEFENSE | Humble Monthly December 2019 | $0,75 |
| Aegis Defenders | Humble Monthly December 2019 | $0,66 |
| Desert Child | Humble Monthly December 2019 | $0,5 |
| Chasm | Humble Monthly December 2019 | $0,66 |
| Fluffy Horde | Humble Monthly December 2019 | $0,25 |
| Regular Human Basketball | Humble Monthly December 2019 | $0,25 |
| 11-11 Memories Retold | Humble Monthly November 2019 | $0,5 |
| Evergarden | Humble Monthly November 2019 | $0,25 |
| Override: Mech City Brawl | Humble Monthly October 2019 | $0,75 |
| God's Trigger | Humble Monthly September 2019 | $0,5 |
| Almost There: The Platformer | Humble Monthly August 2019 | $0,33 |
| The Adventure Pals | Humble Monthly August 2019 | $0,5 |
| Rising Storm 2: Vietnam + 2 DLC | Humble Monthly August 2019 | $2,5 |
| Road Redemption | Humble Monthly July 2019 | $1 |
| NAIRI: Tower of Shirin | Humble Monthly July 2019 | $0,75 |
| Love is Dead | Humble Monthly July 2019 | $0,75 |
| Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered | Humble Monthly June 2019 | $0,75 |
| Duskers | Humble Monthly June 2019 | $1,25 |
| I'm not a Monster | Humble Monthly May 2019 | $0,33 |
| The Journey Down: Chapter Three | Humble Monthly May 2019 | $0,5 |
| Steel Rats | Humble Monthly April 2019 | $0,5 |
| Hard Reset Redux | Humble Monthly November 2018 | $0,5 |
| Forged Battalion | Humble Monthly August 2018 | $0,5 |
| Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition | Humble Monthly July 2018 | $0,75 |
| Ken Follett's The Pillars of Earth | Humble Monthly June 2018 | $1 |
| Moon Hunters | Humble Monthly May 2018 | $1 |
| Action Henk | Humble Indie 19 Bundle | $0,5 |
| Kathy Rain | Humble Jumbo 11 Bundle | $0,66 |
| Holy Potatoes! We're in Space?! | Humble Monthly March 2018 | $0,33 |
| Crusader Kings II + DLC The Old Gods | Humble Paradox Interactive 2018 Bundle | $2,75 |
| Europa Universalis III Complete | Humble Paradox Interactive 2018 Bundle | $1,25 |
| Cities in Motion 2 | Humble Paradox Interactive 2018 Bundle | $0,33 |
| Hacknet (no DLC!) | Humble Down Under Bundle | $0,66 |
| SimplePlanes | Humble Monthly July 2017 | $1,25 |
| Shoppe Keep | Humble Monthly June 2017 | $0,5 |
| Road to Ballhalla | Humble Tiny Build Monthly | $0,33 |
| Valhalla Hills | Humble Jumbo 8 Bundle | $0,75 |
| Void Destroyer | Humble Jumbo 8 Bundle | $0,33 |
| Uurnog Uurnlimited | Humble Monthly March 2017 | $0,5 |
| Morphblade | Humble Monthly March 2017 | $0,5 |
| Husk | Humble Monthly February 2017 | $1 |
WANT
NOTE: This is a short list, you can check my profiles in the top of the message and see the whole wishlist in each one of them.- PAYPAL
- Mortal Kombat 11
- South Park: The Fractured But Whole
- Cities: Skylines DLCs (Airports, Vehicles of the World)
- American Truck Simulator DLCs (New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Goodyear Tyres Pack)
- Euro Truck Simulator 2 DLCs (Italia, Beyond the Baltic Sea, Road to the Black Sea)
2024.06.07 21:27 Alternative-Skirt796 Fantasy book about a group of friends on a search or quest who get taken captive by a hidden village/kingdom in the forest
This was a fantasy book about a group of friends, not children but I think they were teenagers or really early adults. There were four or five of them. I can't remember exactly what the search was for but it led the group into the forest/woods and they stumbled upon a hidden or unknown village/town. I believe the villagers used magic to hide the town but I'm not 100% sure about that. Oh, the town was hiding because a power hungry King/Emperor was threatening the entire kingdom/continent.
They are basically held captive/not allowed to leave the town by the villagers while they try to figure out what to do with the group, but the village isn't exactly hostile to them more suspicious of them and protecting themselves. They aren't locked up while they are in town (at least not the entire time, they might have been locked up at first?) because they interact with the villagers.
I think this was a YA or new adult book. I don't remember the exact year I read it but it was likely between 2018-2020. I'm pretty sure the book wasn't new then. It may have been a reissue of an older book but I'm not sure about that.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
submitted by Alternative-Skirt796 to whatsthatbook [link] [comments]
They are basically held captive/not allowed to leave the town by the villagers while they try to figure out what to do with the group, but the village isn't exactly hostile to them more suspicious of them and protecting themselves. They aren't locked up while they are in town (at least not the entire time, they might have been locked up at first?) because they interact with the villagers.
I think this was a YA or new adult book. I don't remember the exact year I read it but it was likely between 2018-2020. I'm pretty sure the book wasn't new then. It may have been a reissue of an older book but I'm not sure about that.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
2024.06.07 21:26 SparkyNest [H] Humble Choice June + River City Girls +100 Steam Games [W] Want List or Paypal (from 0.80$ each)
REP
Steam profile
IGSRep +121 trades confirmed
SGS Flair +238 trades confirmed
GameTradeREP +24 trades confirmed
Payment through Paypal (USD) using Good & Services option. Not accepting other type of payment (bitcoin, Venmo, etc). If you want to pay using F&F option fees are on your own (I'm from EU).
Press Ctrl + F to search games in the list
Want List
SPECIAL PACK This 12 games for 1$
0.80$ each one
OFFER Buy 5 games of the this list for 3$
OFFER Buy 10 games of the this list for 4$
1.75$
2.5$
10$
Game deslisted from Steam
submitted by SparkyNest to SteamGameSwap [link] [comments]
Steam profile
IGSRep +121 trades confirmed
SGS Flair +238 trades confirmed
GameTradeREP +24 trades confirmed
Payment through Paypal (USD) using Good & Services option. Not accepting other type of payment (bitcoin, Venmo, etc). If you want to pay using F&F option fees are on your own (I'm from EU).
Press Ctrl + F to search games in the list
- Ship of Fools
- Thronebreaker
- Huntdown
- We Were Here Forever
- THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: LITTLE HOPE
SPECIAL PACK This 12 games for 1$
- Dock Clock
- Random Access Murder
- Contaiment
- imagine me
- Western Press Mk Cans II Character DLC
- Western Press
- Gravity Badgers
- Spirits
- The Great Jitters: Pudding Panic
- Galcon Fusion
- Symphony
- Nightsky
0.80$ each one
OFFER Buy 5 games of the this list for 3$
OFFER Buy 10 games of the this list for 4$
- 3079 – Block Action RPG FPS
- Axis Game Factory
- Blob From Space
- Clickr
- Conan Chop Chop
- Dark Raid
- Dark Shadows - Army of Evil
- Death Track: Resurrection
- Demolition Master 3D
- Divekick
- Doc Clock: Toasted Sandwich of Time
- Dock Clock
- Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus
- dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~
- Dynamite Jack
- Endorlight
- Faces of War
- Fun with Ragdolls: The Game
- Fun with Ragdolls
- Girls Like Robots
- Gravity Badgers
- Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
- Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage
- Heileen 1: Sail Away
- Humanity Asset
- Into the Void
- Kingdom Elemental
- Love Letter
- Mayhem Intergalactic
- Memories of a Vagabond
- Metrocide
- Millennium: A New Hope
- N.P.P.D. RUSH - The milk of Ultraviolet
- Nether: Resurrected
- Nightsky
- Ocean City Racing
- Out of Reach
- Particulars
- Party of Sin
- POSTAL 2
- Praetorians
- Random Access Murder
- Recovery Search & Rescue Simulation
- Reflex
- Relicta
- Retimed
- Rover Mechanic Simulator
- SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
- Shadows: Price for Our Sins Bonus Edition
- Shark Attack Deathmatch 2
- Shelter 2
- Shoppe Keep
- shutshimi
- Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
- Size Matters
- SOL Exodus
- Space Trader: Merchant Marine
- Spirits
- Splendor
- STCC II DLC for Race07
- Steam Bandits Outpost Explorer Equipment
- Still There
- Stonerid
- Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
- Super 3-D Noah's Ark
- Super Killer Hornet: Resurrection
- Sweezy Gunner
- Symphony
- The Great Jitters: Pudding Panic
- The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
- The Wild Eight
- THOTH
- TIMEframe
- Uriels Chasm
- Western Press + Mk Cans II Character DLC
- Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge
- Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
- Cities: Skylines DLC - K-pop Station
- Cities: Skylines DLC - Airports
- Cities: Skylines DLC- JADIA Radio
- Cities: Skylines DLC - African Vibes
- Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
1.75$
- OTXO
- Rebel Inc: Escalation
- Kraken Academy
- Black Skylands
- Small World + Spider Web + Cursed + Royal Bonus
- Terraformers EU
- Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3
- King Of The Castle
- Amanda the Adventurer
- River City Girls Zero
- Doom 64
- Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation Deslisted from Steam
- Empyrion - Galactic Survival
- A Guidebook of Babel
- The Entropy Centre
2.5$
10$
Game deslisted from Steam
2024.06.07 21:26 SparkyNest [H] Humble Choice June + River City Girls +100 Steam Games [W] Want List or Paypal (from 0.80$ each)
REP
Steam profile
IGSRep +121 trades confirmed
SGS Flair +238 trades confirmed
GameTradeREP +24 trades confirmed
Payment through Paypal (USD) using Good & Services option. Not accepting other type of payment (bitcoin, Venmo, etc). If you want to pay using F&F option fees are on your own (I'm from EU).
Press Ctrl + F to search games in the list
Want List
SPECIAL PACK This 12 games for 1$
0.80$ each one
OFFER Buy 5 games of the this list for 3$
OFFER Buy 10 games of the this list for 4$
1.75$
2.5$
10$
Game deslisted from Steam
submitted by SparkyNest to indiegameswap [link] [comments]
Steam profile
IGSRep +121 trades confirmed
SGS Flair +238 trades confirmed
GameTradeREP +24 trades confirmed
Payment through Paypal (USD) using Good & Services option. Not accepting other type of payment (bitcoin, Venmo, etc). If you want to pay using F&F option fees are on your own (I'm from EU).
Press Ctrl + F to search games in the list
- Ship of Fools
- Thronebreaker
- Huntdown
- We Were Here Forever
- THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: LITTLE HOPE
SPECIAL PACK This 12 games for 1$
- Dock Clock
- Random Access Murder
- Contaiment
- imagine me
- Western Press Mk Cans II Character DLC
- Western Press
- Gravity Badgers
- Spirits
- The Great Jitters: Pudding Panic
- Galcon Fusion
- Symphony
- Nightsky
0.80$ each one
OFFER Buy 5 games of the this list for 3$
OFFER Buy 10 games of the this list for 4$
- 3079 – Block Action RPG FPS
- Axis Game Factory
- Blob From Space
- Clickr
- Conan Chop Chop
- Dark Raid
- Dark Shadows - Army of Evil
- Death Track: Resurrection
- Demolition Master 3D
- Divekick
- Doc Clock: Toasted Sandwich of Time
- Dock Clock
- Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus
- dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~
- Dynamite Jack
- Endorlight
- Faces of War
- Fun with Ragdolls: The Game
- Fun with Ragdolls
- Girls Like Robots
- Gravity Badgers
- Haegemonia: Legions of Iron
- Haegemonia: The Solon Heritage
- Heileen 1: Sail Away
- Humanity Asset
- Into the Void
- Kingdom Elemental
- Love Letter
- Mayhem Intergalactic
- Memories of a Vagabond
- Metrocide
- Millennium: A New Hope
- N.P.P.D. RUSH - The milk of Ultraviolet
- Nether: Resurrected
- Nightsky
- Ocean City Racing
- Out of Reach
- Particulars
- Party of Sin
- POSTAL 2
- Praetorians
- Random Access Murder
- Recovery Search & Rescue Simulation
- Reflex
- Relicta
- Retimed
- Rover Mechanic Simulator
- SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
- Shadows: Price for Our Sins Bonus Edition
- Shark Attack Deathmatch 2
- Shelter 2
- Shoppe Keep
- shutshimi
- Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
- Size Matters
- SOL Exodus
- Space Trader: Merchant Marine
- Spirits
- Splendor
- STCC II DLC for Race07
- Steam Bandits Outpost Explorer Equipment
- Still There
- Stonerid
- Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
- Super 3-D Noah's Ark
- Super Killer Hornet: Resurrection
- Sweezy Gunner
- Symphony
- The Great Jitters: Pudding Panic
- The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
- The Wild Eight
- THOTH
- TIMEframe
- Uriels Chasm
- Western Press + Mk Cans II Character DLC
- Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge
- Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
- Cities: Skylines DLC - K-pop Station
- Cities: Skylines DLC - Airports
- Cities: Skylines DLC- JADIA Radio
- Cities: Skylines DLC - African Vibes
- Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
1.75$
- OTXO
- Rebel Inc: Escalation
- Kraken Academy
- Black Skylands
- Small World + Spider Web + Cursed + Royal Bonus
- Terraformers EU
- Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3
- King Of The Castle
- Amanda the Adventurer
- River City Girls Zero
- Doom 64
- Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation Deslisted from Steam
- Empyrion - Galactic Survival
- A Guidebook of Babel
- The Entropy Centre
2.5$
10$
Game deslisted from Steam
2024.06.07 21:18 Silver-Ad-9717 A Lonely World [Vanilla][Semi-Anarchy] [SMP] {Survival} {Java} {Bedrock}A Lonely World [Vanilla][Semi-Anarchy] [SMP] {Survival} {Java} {Bedrock}
A Lonely World
1.20.6
Java IP- minecraft.deyedrale.com
Bedrock IP - 96.40.68.97
https://discord.gg/nWzbmgzuex
https://www.planetminecraft.com/servea-lonely-world/
A Semi-Anarchy Vanilla PvP world for players who want a truly expansive experience.
Comfort spawning into your own unique corner of the world.
Always fair and balanced as I will never offer pay to win features of any kind.
Anti-Cheat & X-Ray Prevention
Why a Lonely World?
Looking for a fresh new vanilla world that you can drop into with the comfort of knowing you're safe for now while establishing your own spot in the world?
Welcome to a lonely world where the drop in radius is gigantic giving you the comfort of being safe or are you?
You may ask why safe for now?
Due to the large spawn radius you can feel comfort in your corner of the world.
However as new players randomly spawn into the world your little corner might not be your little corner anymore.
So hop in solo or with a friend (one time teleports available to help new players allowing friends to group up) and get an early start on establishing an outpost before things get a little more crowded.
Other Technical Information
We strive to deliver the best vanilla experience possible.
That being said we have a unique spawn system and some changes must be made for server stability which include
submitted by Silver-Ad-9717 to mcservers [link] [comments]
1.20.6
Java IP- minecraft.deyedrale.com
Bedrock IP - 96.40.68.97
https://discord.gg/nWzbmgzuex
https://www.planetminecraft.com/servea-lonely-world/
A Semi-Anarchy Vanilla PvP world for players who want a truly expansive experience.
Comfort spawning into your own unique corner of the world.
Always fair and balanced as I will never offer pay to win features of any kind.
Anti-Cheat & X-Ray Prevention
Why a Lonely World?
Looking for a fresh new vanilla world that you can drop into with the comfort of knowing you're safe for now while establishing your own spot in the world?
Welcome to a lonely world where the drop in radius is gigantic giving you the comfort of being safe or are you?
You may ask why safe for now?
Due to the large spawn radius you can feel comfort in your corner of the world.
However as new players randomly spawn into the world your little corner might not be your little corner anymore.
So hop in solo or with a friend (one time teleports available to help new players allowing friends to group up) and get an early start on establishing an outpost before things get a little more crowded.
Other Technical Information
We strive to deliver the best vanilla experience possible.
That being said we have a unique spawn system and some changes must be made for server stability which include
- No Elytra flight (this may or may not be temporary)
- The nether roof is not accessible
- Boats will only work in water
2024.06.07 21:14 OkWonder8022 Heres why i said nietzsche orchestrated his (btw did you guys ever feel life whisper to you?)
Continuation post to further explain my position, Nitzsche's claims on christ "the real christ" seemed propostrous to me he said things about christ that from the text new testament there seems to be only glimpses of what christ was really like and only those glimpses can support nietzsches claims (e.g jesus quote: "kingdom of god is within you" this is one of those glimpses ) but its still too small and unripe (atleast to me) to conclude such claims about jesus and ultimately distinguishing him from christianity (and btw im personaly stil conflicted on weather he liked him som ppl claim he saw him as ubermench which those ppl are prolly christians in disguise , and even after i read those passages it doesnt seem for once that he said good unto jesus but only that he distinguished him from christianity (i went on a rant and off topic so thx for bearing with me and lets go back to the main topic). ) so so nietzsche made claims that seemed propostreous since new testament is the only substential source of christ and nietche goes a completely diffrent way ok so now put that aside, i have a question if nietzsche is the man that turned into god and then bestowed onto the ppl his "gift" essentialy sharing his divinity with them what is jesus? And is he not the bestower that steals the ppl's power what? Steals? Wdym you may ask Is it not that the truth of the matter that for som time he may have given the ppl a feeling of spiritual comfort yet stole their actual mental power after that comforting affect had faided away? Btw if you watched bleach you know what im talkin about here which i dont expect these claims to be contreversial since nitzsche is already attackin so the readers of this post might become lazy in inffering is this true or not since we are deeply bestowed with nietzsche's gift which already attacks christ so any new attack wont even matter to suspect anyways once again lets not rant on and go back to main subject ok so to go back to what i said earlier about nitzsches propostrous claims on jesus, this seems to me the same thing you guys see when you look at my post "schizo" but these claims that nitzsche make on christ is precisely what made me look at nietzsche a certain way he claims jesus was a symbol and also calls himself dynamite so do you guys understand what im saying here? Those claims he makes opens a light bulb in my head and many light bulbs open on my journey of reading nietzsche which ultimately led me to the conclusion that he orchestrated everything and that it was by his design, and this light bulbs that open slowly yet gradualy is what i called at the start of this post "life whispered to me" there comes a certain time which all those clues come at once when i let my thoughts wander and roam free (which is what i think nietzsche experiences when he says "life whispered to me") it seems to me that nietzsche likes freedom and what more free can you be than choose to die on ur own terms and then on another one of my post somebody talked about how nietzsche colleage claimed that nietzsche was faking it/his illness and somehow tryed to twist it and say my point is less pointfull (if that makes sense) but the thing is i wasnt even aware of that nieyzsche colleage so if anything this makes my point even more powerful idc to be called novel or schizo allthough it does warm my heart to be called insane and original it is all foly what matters to me is my message ok new point Nietzsche says most die to late few die too early but this also seems a strange thing to say die early ok makes sense die to late?????? This is where choice is implied and why i ultimately think nietzsche died on his own terms
submitted by OkWonder8022 to Nietzsche [link] [comments]
2024.06.07 21:09 JerkFrollo [Other/ICON][Online][Saturday, 1pm EST] Playtest ICON, a high fantasy game of tactical, team-based combat in a campaign about chivalry
ICON: Return of the Paladins
In Arden Eld, a world of swords and sorcery, sin rouses from its ancient slumber. Arkenruins, dungeons that corrupt the land, bubble from the earth, threatening to swallow the peaceful, pastoral Green Age in its maw, consuming the world in a Churning Age of renewed apocalypse.
Standing against that are you, the Icons: those burdened with great power. Yet even your power is not enough to thwart the coming blight alone; you must unearth and muster a light older and stronger than the coming darkness. If evil will not stay in its grave, neither shall good. Knights must not remain errant; the world needs ennobling to withstand ignoble invasion. Will you make way for the return of the Paladins?
Slots Available: 1 (and a half; there's a lesser, sidekick roll for those who want something much simpler)
System Used: ICON 1.5, a high fantasy game that's one half freeform narrative play and one half intense, tactical combat.
Style: Text, voice, and video.
Session Duration: About 4 hours
Schedule: 1PM EST on Saturdays, weekly. If you're interested but the time doesn't work, feel free to PM what times do and maybe the group could change.
Requirements: Discord and a Forge account to access my Foundry server; and a camera.
Premise: The flower of chivalry is starting to bloom in the World of Arden Eld. There are rumors on the wind that a new kingdom has formed, desperate for any whose souls answer to the call of knighthood. Eager to join and bear the truth of this for yourself, you will help this kingdom survive the coming darkness, into a nobler age.
Note: You'd be entering into an ongoing campaign, and to make a balanced party, the next PC would have to be a tank class.
More info here:
Interested? Send me a PM with the special word, and we'll do a short interview.
submitted by JerkFrollo to lfg [link] [comments]
In Arden Eld, a world of swords and sorcery, sin rouses from its ancient slumber. Arkenruins, dungeons that corrupt the land, bubble from the earth, threatening to swallow the peaceful, pastoral Green Age in its maw, consuming the world in a Churning Age of renewed apocalypse.
Standing against that are you, the Icons: those burdened with great power. Yet even your power is not enough to thwart the coming blight alone; you must unearth and muster a light older and stronger than the coming darkness. If evil will not stay in its grave, neither shall good. Knights must not remain errant; the world needs ennobling to withstand ignoble invasion. Will you make way for the return of the Paladins?
Slots Available: 1 (and a half; there's a lesser, sidekick roll for those who want something much simpler)
System Used: ICON 1.5, a high fantasy game that's one half freeform narrative play and one half intense, tactical combat.
Style: Text, voice, and video.
Session Duration: About 4 hours
Schedule: 1PM EST on Saturdays, weekly. If you're interested but the time doesn't work, feel free to PM what times do and maybe the group could change.
Requirements: Discord and a Forge account to access my Foundry server; and a camera.
Premise: The flower of chivalry is starting to bloom in the World of Arden Eld. There are rumors on the wind that a new kingdom has formed, desperate for any whose souls answer to the call of knighthood. Eager to join and bear the truth of this for yourself, you will help this kingdom survive the coming darkness, into a nobler age.
Note: You'd be entering into an ongoing campaign, and to make a balanced party, the next PC would have to be a tank class.
More info here:
Interested? Send me a PM with the special word, and we'll do a short interview.
2024.06.07 21:07 Boring_Duck98 Is there a way to cheat myself the expedition ship parts?
I just finished the expedition. It was my first expedition, and didnt know how stuff works.
I forgot some items in the inventory of the ship that i had before i got the new one.
So i called it and took them. And then I left the expedition. Now i can copy the stupid ass looking sentinel ship.
From my understanding... thats it? I fucked up didnt I?
I really disliked the expedition experience for some reason and really do not want to do it again on a different save.
So im asking if there are different ways to get ship, even if its cheating. Because tbh, i feel like i got cheated and it would be only fair.
submitted by Boring_Duck98 to NoMansSkyTheGame [link] [comments]
I forgot some items in the inventory of the ship that i had before i got the new one.
So i called it and took them. And then I left the expedition. Now i can copy the stupid ass looking sentinel ship.
From my understanding... thats it? I fucked up didnt I?
I really disliked the expedition experience for some reason and really do not want to do it again on a different save.
So im asking if there are different ways to get ship, even if its cheating. Because tbh, i feel like i got cheated and it would be only fair.
2024.06.07 21:00 GentlemanlyAdvice The Completely True Story of How a Filthy Gweilo Married the Most Beautiful Girl in the World
I was a damaged person. But I was on the mend.
I had a pretty traumatic break up with my childhood best friend, turned girlfriend. I had known her since we were 8 years old. We had been boyfriend and girlfriend since we were 13 and had been so for 9 years until my junior year of college when she cheated on me in a very cruel way. It came to light that she had cheated on me many times before as well.
I loved her so god damn much! I thought we were one of those stories where two souls were knitted together from eternity to eternity, or some hallmark card bullshit like that.
I was emotionally shattered and it took me a while until one day about 2 years later, I woke up and thought about her, but then realized that I hadn't thought about her at all the previous day. It was glorious and I knew then that I was on the mend. After that, my healing process sort of exponentially snowballed and I was back in the saddle as far as relationships went. I started going on dates and meeting up with women.
I was a software engineer working for a large corporation. Because I was good at my job, and because I didn't have a family, I was given the opportunity to move to Singapore and lead a project there for what would be a couple of years but turned out to be 7 years.
The great thing about Singapore is that they speak the "King's English" when they're not speaking "Singlish" (a patois of mostly English with funky grammar, but with Malay, Chinese, and Hindi thrown in). So I didn't have to learn a whole new language to fit in. I just had to learn how to translate Singlish to English, which wasn't too hard after a couple of months of trying. I even learned the lingo and it would amuse my coworkers a whole lot when I spoke Singlish. They thought it was hilarious.
I was a good looking guy (still am!!) but I really let myself go in my depression. I was a tall, muscular 210 pounds when I broke up with my ex, but I had ballooned up to over 300 pounds. I started a workout regimen and lost it all but the workout regimen became sort of an obsession. It was the one thing that grounded me. After I went to Singapore, one of my business perks was a gym membership at "Fitness First", a local gym franchise. I was down to my previous weight, but I had to practically camp out at the gym because the best thing about Singapore is the FOOD. The food is incredible! However, you WILL pack on the weight if you don't get your ass to the gym.
The meet cute
I was working out one day much later than normal due to some overtime on my project and I saw a girl on a treadmill. The treadmill was the one I usually use because it was in the back and kind of out of the way. The girl was stunning! The thing that stuck out to me was that she was had her hair in a pony tail through a ball cap, which is a look I find very attractive. I was a little nervous because, even though I was fairly confident about the way I look, I was definitely batting out of my league with this girl.
I went to her and chatted her up after she got off of the treadmill. She didn't look me in the eye and didn't really engage. I figured that I had acted like what is now known as a "gym creep" and I figured it was a "swing and a miss!" I apologized and said I wouldn't bother her anymore. I stuck out my hand and said "I'm OP, by the way. What's your name?"
She hesitated and looked at me for a bit and said "Lilly" (not her real name).
I remember this exactly because she later said that it was what intrigued her about me. At the time, she was an actress/model who had done some print/public billboard type ads, product demo booths at expos, and even a bit part in a local tv (Mediacorp) series. She had started to attract public attention because of these (mainly the TV show and the ads that were hanging all around town at that time) not just from men but from women too and it was super uncomfortable for her.
The fact that I had no idea who she was relaxed her and made her think that I was attracted to her for her and not because her face was everywhere at the time. After she told me about it, I did notice her face everywhere. But photoshop was a thing even back then, so I didn't recognize her from her ads and I really don't look at ads, tuning them out. I also didn't watch her TV show because it was in Mandarin Chinese and I don't speak or understand any Chinese, and I wasn't in a position where I was required to attend or arrange trade shows.
In the years prior to meeting me, Lilly had undergone a lot of plastic surgery (breast, eyelid, facial contouring, nose job, lipo, etc). She said it got to where she didn't recognize herself in the mirror and it disturbed and depressed her. She hadn't particularly wanted the surgery but she got the procedures done at the behest of her family who wanted her to bring in more money and the people in charge of her career development (don't know the term). It was all very expensive and she felt like she owed her family and the talent people who managed her.
Later, I found out that she hated the public recognition. Not just from men, but mostly from women who were really catty about her plastic surgery. The people in charge of her were pushing her to start singing but she didn't have a good voice and would need a bunch of training for that. She was depressed due to not recognizing herself in the mirror any more and didn't want to follow the career track that she had been on. They were pushing her to do more figure/body modeling which was why she was in the gym. She was SUPER uncomfortable with that and constantly hungry and pissed off.
She was afraid that she would do some more modeling and then get married off by her parents to some rich mainland Chinese man that she would be ambivalent about (she preferred Caucasian men) and she'd be forced to be a traditional pampered Chinese wife living in Beijing.(Doesn't sound that bad to me. Some of those Chinese businessmen live crazy luxurious lifestyles.
Since I was working a lot of overtime, I kept going to the gym later at night and we saw each other and I would wave and smile and she would smile and wave back. OK I was kinda hoping to meet her regularly. I spotted her on a couple of exercises and we began to chat with each other a bit. A couple of times I had to steady her because she was fainting from being hungry and working out at the same time. I used that as an excuse to take her out to a hawker center, which like a mall food court but with delicious local food (not chain restaurants). We chatted and got along really well. It became a regular thing until I confessed I had a crush on her. We started dating after that until it got to a point where she practically moved into my place.
She, of course, had her share of guys interested in her. She was on livejournal at the time (remember livejournal??) and she was doing that and posting pictures of herself for her career mostly, but I'm sure she did enjoy the attention. She had one guy from Belgium who was really after her. He actually bought her 800 thread count sheets, which is an oddly practical but vaguely inappropriate gift. He actually visited Singapore on business (he was a tech sales guy) and wanted to meet up with her in a public place, a hawker center. I still had trust issues from my previous "love of my life" betraying me. To this day, I cringe at my behavior at the time, but I laid down a clear boundary. She could absolutely go see and hang out with this guy if she wanted to, but if she did, she'd be doing it as a single available girl and we would be through. She said she saw my face "turn to stone" and it was clear that she would lose me if she went to meet up with that guy. That honestly gave her pause about our relationship and she really considered ending it at the time. I didn't know that until much later, though. Certainly, I'm glad that she didn't. She didn't go meet up with the guy. To this day, we call the incident "The Belgian Waffle". OK so I call it that, she thinks it's stupid.
Meeting her family
Eventually, Lilly asked if I could have dinner with her parents, saying that they wanted to meet me. I bought some gifts, basically Japanese cookies in really nice packaging, and then we met. I did the traditional thing and formally introduced myself and asked them about their family and history.
At the time, Lilly got some criticism from her extended family because I am a white guy. There was a certain stigma attached to local girls who liked white guys. They called those girls "SPGs" which stands for "Sarong Party Girls", a derogatory name for the prostitutes who would entertain British expats at after hours parties "back in the day".
Over the next few months, I won over her family mainly by eating their food and being accepting of their culture. I grew up in Texas, so pickled jalapenos were common in my house...like salt and pepper, we put them on everything. Later on, I was the kind of guy who put tabasco or sriracha on everything. So eating their spicy food was no problem for me. I remember us both going shopping at an open air market and seeing an older woman cutting up cili padi. I asked if I could try some. She looked at my pale face and then at Lilly and she said I could. I bit into one and chewed it up as the woman looked at me with an amused look on her face. She was waiting for me to jump up and down with fire shooting out of my mouth, I guess. I disappointed her, but she and Lilly were impressed. She later told her mother and she was impressed too. She wanted me to eat one for her as well. Oh well, trained monkey time I guess.
The real test came when I tried Durian for the first time. This is the same food that "defeated" Andrew Zimmern, the "Bizarre Foods" guy. I actually liked it. I had a D24 durian, which admittedly is like the "beginner version" of durians. There are like 16 different types. When you get past the smell and actually taste it, it doesn't smell that bad any more. It's very sweet and creamy. It's like the taste overwrites your disgust of the smell. I think that's what really impressed them to an extreme degree. They started calling me an "egg", because I was "white on the outside but yellow on the inside."
I would visit her grandmother with her. In true Chinese fashion, Lilly and her brother Johnny were raised by their paternal grandparents while their parents worked full time jobs, so her grandmother was like her mom. She was in an elder care facility at this point, though. She didn't like living there, but it was all they could afford. We would visit her every week and she'd be very happy. She didn't speak any English at all so she and Lilly would just chat speaking Hokkien Chinese while her grandmother would pet my hairy forearms like I was a dog. She was absolutely smitten with my hairy forearms.
Meeting my family
After a little over a year, I took her back to Texas to meet my family. It was quite the culture shock. Lilly was amazed by red barns and hay bales, black and white Holstein cows, things she saw in movies about the USA. She particularly was impressed by the cluster mailboxes lined up on country roads ("So cute, leh!") We actually had to stop the car and take pictures of her standing next to them, smiling goofily for the photo. I made sure to take her to the Texas hill country during spring, when the hills are covered with soft green grass and festooned with bluebonnets, sunflowers, indian paintbrushes, black eyed susans, daisies, etc. I had to practically hold her down to keep her from picking them. It's not illegal or anything, it's just frowned upon and tradition to leave them alone. OK, I let her pick some. Give me a break, I was in love with the girl.
Driving was also something that kind of boggled her mind. Texas is huge, and traveling from my parents' place to visit my brothers and their families was a seemingly endless trek. Driving from Houston to Austin, to Corpus Christi was crazy long, even with the stops to visit my relatives.
Lilly was practically agoraphobic at the big sky in Texas. She was used to being in a forest of tall concrete and steel buildings, with only strips of blue sky available at the top. In Texas that sky went from horizon to horizon. She was also amazed at the uncountable numbers of stars at night away from the city lights. She later told me it was like visiting Narnia or something.
In Texas, she got her share of looks from guys, especially in the bigger cities. I wasn't jealous. I've never been a jealous guy, although my experience with my ex "love of my life" really put my radar up, I still was proud that other guys were attracted to her. My attitude was "go ahead and eat your hearts out, she's with me!"
When she met my oldest brother, it was like a cultural thing with her, so she was very deferential and respectful. I knew that my oldest brother was attracted to her because he was stumbling and stuttering when he was speaking to her, looking at her but kind of avoiding looking at her. I wasn't too concerned because he was a married guy with 2 sons and not a scumbag, but it was still pretty amusing to see "Mr. Smooth-don't-let-em-know-you-want-em-kid" at a loss for words.
My parents met Lilly finally (she was super nervous but she did really well) and later my mom brought me aside and asked me if she should re-set her mother's diamond engagement ring. I thought about it a bit, and then told her "yes". My mom's eyes started sparkling with images of unborn grandchildren and she smiled bigger than I had ever seen her smile (kind of unsettling actually). My dad later brought me aside and basically told me I couldn't do any better and I would be a "god damn fool" if I let her get away from me. I agreed. My dad then told me something that remains with me to this day: "She will make your life sparkle, son." (she has).
Before our time in the US was up my mom gave me the ring and I asked Lilly to be my wife in a field of wildflowers, which had become her favorite place to be in Texas. She said yes. Looking back, that was one of the happiest days of my life. It was up there with losing my virginity to "the love of my life" (who turned out to be a duplicitous crazy person but at the time it was really special), my wedding day to Lilly, and the births of our children.
The Engagement
When we got back to Singapore we had to pretend we weren't engaged because I had to ask her parents for their daughter's hand in marriage. I spoke with them and explained how my prospects in my career were good. I told them that I loved their daughter and that my family also loved their daughter. We had to schedule a phone call between my parents and her parents.
I had clued my parents in as far as the traditions go. In Chinese culture, the groom pays for the wedding rather than the bride. The groom also has to give the bride's parents certain auspicious gifts. My parents luckily had done a tour of China a few years before and knew all of this beforehand, having befriended their local tour guide who was saving up money for his own wedding at the time. On the call, they agreed upon a pinjin, which is basically "betrothal money". We started to plan the Guo Da Li ceremony which would take place in 3 months time, and 3 months before the wedding.
Unfortunately life threw us a curve ball and Lilly's grandmother died. It was bittersweet because, while Lilly missed her, her grandmother had become very old and infirm to the point where her quality of life was pretty low. All wedding stuff was put on hiatus until the funeral was over plus 100 days for mourning.
After that, we were able to do the Guo Da Li ceremony. I gave my future in laws a red packet of money plus special cakes and 12 mandarin oranges and gold jewelry. It all went very well.
Wedding planning started in earnest. I got some money from my dad (who insisted) but the lion's share was out of my pocket. During this process I was able to meet some incredible people. The stand outs were Richard and Jimmy. Rich and Jimmy were tailors and dressmakers. They were a couple and they gave my fiancée a really good deal on a wedding dress and cocktail dress if she agreed to do some print modeling for their business. They also made me a tuxedo and a suit. I offered to model for them as well and we all had a good laugh at that prospect (OK they were doing most of the laughing - ego still hurts from that one, guys).
The venue we were using was Chijmes. It's the same one used in the move "Crazy Rich Asians". It was back when they had first started offering it up as a venue so it wasn't crazy expensive at the time. Plus, it was a smaller venue for weddings. Usually weddings are held in large hotel ballrooms and are huge affairs (this is what I was told). The families both invite everyone they've ever met to come: Neighbors, business contacts, everyone. They all bring red packets filled with cash. We opted for the "small" wedding.
The Bachelor Party
We had planned bachelobachelorette parties on the same night (separate venues). Lilly's MOH threw hers while Rich and Jimmy threw mine. My best man was my dad (because he's the best man that I know) and so cigars and brandy would have been disappointing to my work friends and my future brother in law and cousins. I don't think anyone was prepared for what happened.
We had the party at the sushi restaurant of a friend of Rich and Jimmy's. It was after hours. We had some incredible sashimi and rolls. I even tried fish sperm. Didn't like it. I asked Jimmy are you sure it's FISH, sperm?? He said of course he'd never do that to me. To be fair, it did taste and smell very fishy. I don't know how human sperm tastes like (or maybe I do now, I don't know).
After the sushi was done, it was time for the entertainment, and oh boy. Rich and Jimmy hired a trans entertainer who sang show tunes. The thing is, she had an incredible voice. She was obviously biologically male, but she really carried herself with a lot more femininity than I've seen from biological women. She sang and told jokes and roasted me pretty thoroughly. My dad was there and he thought it was funny as hell. My friends from work, especially the Aussies and Brits, thought it was great, my future BIL and most of my future cousins did too. Other cousins politely excused themselves and left. I think the free flowing booze and beer kept most people there, though.
After her thoroughly entertaining performance, it was time for the dancers. This is kind of where it went off the rails. Rich and Jimmy hired exotic dancers...but they were all male or trans. Now, to be fair, it wasn't like they didn't tell me about it beforehand. They did. Personally, I thought it would be hilarious to announce that the strippers were here and then have male dancers come out. I have a twisted sense of humor, I suppose. I certainly wasn't going to cheat on the most beautiful woman in the world mere weeks before our wedding, so prostitutes and female dancers were completely out of the question for me. They jokingly suggested male dancers it and we laughed. I thought about it a bit and I guess I'm "take-the-joke-too-far" guy so I encouraged it. Lilly knew about it and thought it was funny as well and wanted me to video tape it while it happened. ("Yeah right you just want to ogle the dancers" "Of course, lah!")
What I wasn't prepared for was the PLATOON of banana hammocks that marched out into the restaurant. Smooth greased up Asian chests everywhere! My dad was of course shocked at first and then looked at me and we started laughing and the ridiculousness of it. My dad stood up and clapped his hand on my shoulder and put a mock serious look on his face. The people immediately around me witnessed my dad telling me that he loved me and accepted my life style choice and that nothing I could say or do would ever change the fact that he and mom loved me and accepted me. Thanks, dad. I was laughing during the whole thing and my future BIL and work buddies who were around me were laughing as well. My dad excused himself and said he had to go find my mom and tell her the "bad news about her future grandchildren" and left ("Can adopt, lah! Can surrogate, meh!" Thanks for the support, guys). My future BIL laughed and said that since all of the available male dancers were at my party, there were none available to attend his sister's party, so she was "safe".
Among the highlights of the evening is that I discovered that a few of my co-workers and future cousins were in fact gay. I was told to stay out of the ladies' room no matter what. I wasn't planning on going in but thanks for the warning. I was proud that we all only vomited in the trash cans and not on the floor (what a waste of some damn good sushi....and fish sperm). Rich and Jimmy stayed next to each other all night. I even saw them holding hands and looking at each other lovingly. To my shame, I was under the common misconception that all gay men were very promiscuous and I kind of expected them to pair off with the dancers. What I saw that night was a very loving monogamous relationship.
The Wedding Day
The day of the wedding came a few days later and I had the good fortune of being the first one in my family to experience the fun and interesting experience of a groom going through a Chinese-style wedding. I say "Chinese-style" because while we did do a lot of the traditions from a Chinese wedding, we did say vows to God before a Christian minister. This was something she insisted on as her family had converted from Taoism to Christianity (but still kept the Taoist traditions and festivals).
First up was the gatecrash. I went over to the her family's apartment and the MOH and bridesmaids stood at the door refusing to let me in unless I gave them $9999.00. Nine is a significant symbol to them. It means "longevity" I think. So the whole idea is for me to haggle the price down by doing challenges and games. I had to do a handstand and walk with my hands. I had to answer trivia questions ("What is her nickname for you?" "Cranky old man" "What is your nickname for her?" "Baby"). BIL and I had to do "the worm". I haggled them down to $99 which I paid to them in a red packet. My BIL and wife chided me for not going lower but my dad was there and was in his 70s and couldn't do any feats of strength.
After I "secured" my bride, we did the traditional tea ceremony with her parents and my parents. Lilly was dressed in a traditional red silk qipao, tailor made by Rich and Jimmy. I gotta tell you people, the qipao really does it for me! Not gonna lie, it was like cupid gut punched me when I saw her dressed in it . My parents were pretty stoic throughout but my mom sympathy cried with Lilly's parents when she tearfully did the tea ceremony with her mother and father. We received red packets from each set of parents. I was told the red packet her parents gave us had most of the bride price we paid in it. Her mom gave her her grandmother's jeweled antique watch and my mom gave her a sapphire ring (sapphire is my birth stone). As we left her home to go to Chijmes, I told her "we're keeping that dress, understand me??" She laughed.
We got to Chijmes, did the photos and she walked down the aisle in a beautiful white dress with a small train behind it with sequins on it. My dad gave me the ring. He was my best man. He was my best man because he's the best man I know. After the wedding, she changed into a champagne colored strapless cocktail dress another Rich and Jimmy original. THREE wardrobe changes, people! THREE! All with different hair and make up and she did it super quick. I don't know what wizardry was invoked but we may be indebted to the hoary netherworld.
We honeymooned at the Fullerton Hotel. The old British colonial Post Office was converted to a luxury hotel in 2001. We stayed there for 3 days ordering overpriced room service ("Go to hawker center, lah! Much cheaper better food, meh!).
Emigration and Immigration
So a little bit before this time, a little event happened in New York. You might have heard about it. Anyway because some sexually repressed incels decided to murder thousands of people, USA's immigration was all jacked up. The INS went bye-bye. Then we had the BCIS for a brief moment, followed by the USCIS. I saw that my project was ending and my company helped me with her immigration. It was a pain, though. It seems like we had new forms to fill out every week while the old ones became obsolete. That's how I remember it, anyway. It was a pretty frustrating time and I almost had to leave her behind (it wouldn't have been permanent but it would be a long time). Luckily we were able to make it time.
For explanation purposes, we didn't get LEGALLY married in Singapore. We had the religious ceremony but no "government contracts" were involved. This is because, at that time at least, it was easier to bring over a fiancée than a wife, for some reason. So Lilly was a "90 Day Fiancée"!! We got married at the county courthouse when we finally were able to go to my new project. We didn't wait 90 days. We did in three (jet lag).
Unfortunately for her, we moved from Singapore, a 24 hour international class city, to a sleepy seaside town in the USA near a military base. Lots of fun was had with that. A total fish out of water story for another time (What is this "coin laundry"? Do you Americans have a place to wash your coins?).
My BIL got married to a beautiful girl and moved to Australia and opened a Bait and Tackle store in Surfer's Paradise on the east coast of Australia. He has 2 daughters. In 2012 he was caught cheating on his wife and lost everything. She moved back to Singapore with his kids, and he kind of struggled for a while. He got another bait and tackle store eventually and tries to see his daughters whenever he can. They don't have a good relationship.
Rich and Jimmy celebrated the decriminalization of homosexuality in Singapore in 2022, but they still can't get married. We still talk from time to time. Writing this, I find myself missing them. I had some really fun times because of them. I've never had better conversations in Singapore than with them while at Lilly's dress fittings (and my suit fittings).
We have been married for 21 years. She has never given up being a Singaporean citizen. She keeps her passport current. She's a "permanent resident" here in the USA. We have three kids, two boys and a girl. We are still married. She still wears her hair in a pony tail with a ball cap when she works out. She still wears that qipao on special occasions, which I try to achieve as often as possible. She's still my Baby and I'm still her Cranky Old Man.
Thanks for reading.
submitted by GentlemanlyAdvice to stories [link] [comments]
I had a pretty traumatic break up with my childhood best friend, turned girlfriend. I had known her since we were 8 years old. We had been boyfriend and girlfriend since we were 13 and had been so for 9 years until my junior year of college when she cheated on me in a very cruel way. It came to light that she had cheated on me many times before as well.
I loved her so god damn much! I thought we were one of those stories where two souls were knitted together from eternity to eternity, or some hallmark card bullshit like that.
I was emotionally shattered and it took me a while until one day about 2 years later, I woke up and thought about her, but then realized that I hadn't thought about her at all the previous day. It was glorious and I knew then that I was on the mend. After that, my healing process sort of exponentially snowballed and I was back in the saddle as far as relationships went. I started going on dates and meeting up with women.
I was a software engineer working for a large corporation. Because I was good at my job, and because I didn't have a family, I was given the opportunity to move to Singapore and lead a project there for what would be a couple of years but turned out to be 7 years.
The great thing about Singapore is that they speak the "King's English" when they're not speaking "Singlish" (a patois of mostly English with funky grammar, but with Malay, Chinese, and Hindi thrown in). So I didn't have to learn a whole new language to fit in. I just had to learn how to translate Singlish to English, which wasn't too hard after a couple of months of trying. I even learned the lingo and it would amuse my coworkers a whole lot when I spoke Singlish. They thought it was hilarious.
I was a good looking guy (still am!!) but I really let myself go in my depression. I was a tall, muscular 210 pounds when I broke up with my ex, but I had ballooned up to over 300 pounds. I started a workout regimen and lost it all but the workout regimen became sort of an obsession. It was the one thing that grounded me. After I went to Singapore, one of my business perks was a gym membership at "Fitness First", a local gym franchise. I was down to my previous weight, but I had to practically camp out at the gym because the best thing about Singapore is the FOOD. The food is incredible! However, you WILL pack on the weight if you don't get your ass to the gym.
The meet cute
I was working out one day much later than normal due to some overtime on my project and I saw a girl on a treadmill. The treadmill was the one I usually use because it was in the back and kind of out of the way. The girl was stunning! The thing that stuck out to me was that she was had her hair in a pony tail through a ball cap, which is a look I find very attractive. I was a little nervous because, even though I was fairly confident about the way I look, I was definitely batting out of my league with this girl.
I went to her and chatted her up after she got off of the treadmill. She didn't look me in the eye and didn't really engage. I figured that I had acted like what is now known as a "gym creep" and I figured it was a "swing and a miss!" I apologized and said I wouldn't bother her anymore. I stuck out my hand and said "I'm OP, by the way. What's your name?"
She hesitated and looked at me for a bit and said "Lilly" (not her real name).
I remember this exactly because she later said that it was what intrigued her about me. At the time, she was an actress/model who had done some print/public billboard type ads, product demo booths at expos, and even a bit part in a local tv (Mediacorp) series. She had started to attract public attention because of these (mainly the TV show and the ads that were hanging all around town at that time) not just from men but from women too and it was super uncomfortable for her.
The fact that I had no idea who she was relaxed her and made her think that I was attracted to her for her and not because her face was everywhere at the time. After she told me about it, I did notice her face everywhere. But photoshop was a thing even back then, so I didn't recognize her from her ads and I really don't look at ads, tuning them out. I also didn't watch her TV show because it was in Mandarin Chinese and I don't speak or understand any Chinese, and I wasn't in a position where I was required to attend or arrange trade shows.
In the years prior to meeting me, Lilly had undergone a lot of plastic surgery (breast, eyelid, facial contouring, nose job, lipo, etc). She said it got to where she didn't recognize herself in the mirror and it disturbed and depressed her. She hadn't particularly wanted the surgery but she got the procedures done at the behest of her family who wanted her to bring in more money and the people in charge of her career development (don't know the term). It was all very expensive and she felt like she owed her family and the talent people who managed her.
Later, I found out that she hated the public recognition. Not just from men, but mostly from women who were really catty about her plastic surgery. The people in charge of her were pushing her to start singing but she didn't have a good voice and would need a bunch of training for that. She was depressed due to not recognizing herself in the mirror any more and didn't want to follow the career track that she had been on. They were pushing her to do more figure/body modeling which was why she was in the gym. She was SUPER uncomfortable with that and constantly hungry and pissed off.
She was afraid that she would do some more modeling and then get married off by her parents to some rich mainland Chinese man that she would be ambivalent about (she preferred Caucasian men) and she'd be forced to be a traditional pampered Chinese wife living in Beijing.(Doesn't sound that bad to me. Some of those Chinese businessmen live crazy luxurious lifestyles.
Since I was working a lot of overtime, I kept going to the gym later at night and we saw each other and I would wave and smile and she would smile and wave back. OK I was kinda hoping to meet her regularly. I spotted her on a couple of exercises and we began to chat with each other a bit. A couple of times I had to steady her because she was fainting from being hungry and working out at the same time. I used that as an excuse to take her out to a hawker center, which like a mall food court but with delicious local food (not chain restaurants). We chatted and got along really well. It became a regular thing until I confessed I had a crush on her. We started dating after that until it got to a point where she practically moved into my place.
She, of course, had her share of guys interested in her. She was on livejournal at the time (remember livejournal??) and she was doing that and posting pictures of herself for her career mostly, but I'm sure she did enjoy the attention. She had one guy from Belgium who was really after her. He actually bought her 800 thread count sheets, which is an oddly practical but vaguely inappropriate gift. He actually visited Singapore on business (he was a tech sales guy) and wanted to meet up with her in a public place, a hawker center. I still had trust issues from my previous "love of my life" betraying me. To this day, I cringe at my behavior at the time, but I laid down a clear boundary. She could absolutely go see and hang out with this guy if she wanted to, but if she did, she'd be doing it as a single available girl and we would be through. She said she saw my face "turn to stone" and it was clear that she would lose me if she went to meet up with that guy. That honestly gave her pause about our relationship and she really considered ending it at the time. I didn't know that until much later, though. Certainly, I'm glad that she didn't. She didn't go meet up with the guy. To this day, we call the incident "The Belgian Waffle". OK so I call it that, she thinks it's stupid.
Meeting her family
Eventually, Lilly asked if I could have dinner with her parents, saying that they wanted to meet me. I bought some gifts, basically Japanese cookies in really nice packaging, and then we met. I did the traditional thing and formally introduced myself and asked them about their family and history.
At the time, Lilly got some criticism from her extended family because I am a white guy. There was a certain stigma attached to local girls who liked white guys. They called those girls "SPGs" which stands for "Sarong Party Girls", a derogatory name for the prostitutes who would entertain British expats at after hours parties "back in the day".
Over the next few months, I won over her family mainly by eating their food and being accepting of their culture. I grew up in Texas, so pickled jalapenos were common in my house...like salt and pepper, we put them on everything. Later on, I was the kind of guy who put tabasco or sriracha on everything. So eating their spicy food was no problem for me. I remember us both going shopping at an open air market and seeing an older woman cutting up cili padi. I asked if I could try some. She looked at my pale face and then at Lilly and she said I could. I bit into one and chewed it up as the woman looked at me with an amused look on her face. She was waiting for me to jump up and down with fire shooting out of my mouth, I guess. I disappointed her, but she and Lilly were impressed. She later told her mother and she was impressed too. She wanted me to eat one for her as well. Oh well, trained monkey time I guess.
The real test came when I tried Durian for the first time. This is the same food that "defeated" Andrew Zimmern, the "Bizarre Foods" guy. I actually liked it. I had a D24 durian, which admittedly is like the "beginner version" of durians. There are like 16 different types. When you get past the smell and actually taste it, it doesn't smell that bad any more. It's very sweet and creamy. It's like the taste overwrites your disgust of the smell. I think that's what really impressed them to an extreme degree. They started calling me an "egg", because I was "white on the outside but yellow on the inside."
I would visit her grandmother with her. In true Chinese fashion, Lilly and her brother Johnny were raised by their paternal grandparents while their parents worked full time jobs, so her grandmother was like her mom. She was in an elder care facility at this point, though. She didn't like living there, but it was all they could afford. We would visit her every week and she'd be very happy. She didn't speak any English at all so she and Lilly would just chat speaking Hokkien Chinese while her grandmother would pet my hairy forearms like I was a dog. She was absolutely smitten with my hairy forearms.
Meeting my family
After a little over a year, I took her back to Texas to meet my family. It was quite the culture shock. Lilly was amazed by red barns and hay bales, black and white Holstein cows, things she saw in movies about the USA. She particularly was impressed by the cluster mailboxes lined up on country roads ("So cute, leh!") We actually had to stop the car and take pictures of her standing next to them, smiling goofily for the photo. I made sure to take her to the Texas hill country during spring, when the hills are covered with soft green grass and festooned with bluebonnets, sunflowers, indian paintbrushes, black eyed susans, daisies, etc. I had to practically hold her down to keep her from picking them. It's not illegal or anything, it's just frowned upon and tradition to leave them alone. OK, I let her pick some. Give me a break, I was in love with the girl.
Driving was also something that kind of boggled her mind. Texas is huge, and traveling from my parents' place to visit my brothers and their families was a seemingly endless trek. Driving from Houston to Austin, to Corpus Christi was crazy long, even with the stops to visit my relatives.
Lilly was practically agoraphobic at the big sky in Texas. She was used to being in a forest of tall concrete and steel buildings, with only strips of blue sky available at the top. In Texas that sky went from horizon to horizon. She was also amazed at the uncountable numbers of stars at night away from the city lights. She later told me it was like visiting Narnia or something.
In Texas, she got her share of looks from guys, especially in the bigger cities. I wasn't jealous. I've never been a jealous guy, although my experience with my ex "love of my life" really put my radar up, I still was proud that other guys were attracted to her. My attitude was "go ahead and eat your hearts out, she's with me!"
When she met my oldest brother, it was like a cultural thing with her, so she was very deferential and respectful. I knew that my oldest brother was attracted to her because he was stumbling and stuttering when he was speaking to her, looking at her but kind of avoiding looking at her. I wasn't too concerned because he was a married guy with 2 sons and not a scumbag, but it was still pretty amusing to see "Mr. Smooth-don't-let-em-know-you-want-em-kid" at a loss for words.
My parents met Lilly finally (she was super nervous but she did really well) and later my mom brought me aside and asked me if she should re-set her mother's diamond engagement ring. I thought about it a bit, and then told her "yes". My mom's eyes started sparkling with images of unborn grandchildren and she smiled bigger than I had ever seen her smile (kind of unsettling actually). My dad later brought me aside and basically told me I couldn't do any better and I would be a "god damn fool" if I let her get away from me. I agreed. My dad then told me something that remains with me to this day: "She will make your life sparkle, son." (she has).
Before our time in the US was up my mom gave me the ring and I asked Lilly to be my wife in a field of wildflowers, which had become her favorite place to be in Texas. She said yes. Looking back, that was one of the happiest days of my life. It was up there with losing my virginity to "the love of my life" (who turned out to be a duplicitous crazy person but at the time it was really special), my wedding day to Lilly, and the births of our children.
The Engagement
When we got back to Singapore we had to pretend we weren't engaged because I had to ask her parents for their daughter's hand in marriage. I spoke with them and explained how my prospects in my career were good. I told them that I loved their daughter and that my family also loved their daughter. We had to schedule a phone call between my parents and her parents.
I had clued my parents in as far as the traditions go. In Chinese culture, the groom pays for the wedding rather than the bride. The groom also has to give the bride's parents certain auspicious gifts. My parents luckily had done a tour of China a few years before and knew all of this beforehand, having befriended their local tour guide who was saving up money for his own wedding at the time. On the call, they agreed upon a pinjin, which is basically "betrothal money". We started to plan the Guo Da Li ceremony which would take place in 3 months time, and 3 months before the wedding.
Unfortunately life threw us a curve ball and Lilly's grandmother died. It was bittersweet because, while Lilly missed her, her grandmother had become very old and infirm to the point where her quality of life was pretty low. All wedding stuff was put on hiatus until the funeral was over plus 100 days for mourning.
After that, we were able to do the Guo Da Li ceremony. I gave my future in laws a red packet of money plus special cakes and 12 mandarin oranges and gold jewelry. It all went very well.
Wedding planning started in earnest. I got some money from my dad (who insisted) but the lion's share was out of my pocket. During this process I was able to meet some incredible people. The stand outs were Richard and Jimmy. Rich and Jimmy were tailors and dressmakers. They were a couple and they gave my fiancée a really good deal on a wedding dress and cocktail dress if she agreed to do some print modeling for their business. They also made me a tuxedo and a suit. I offered to model for them as well and we all had a good laugh at that prospect (OK they were doing most of the laughing - ego still hurts from that one, guys).
The venue we were using was Chijmes. It's the same one used in the move "Crazy Rich Asians". It was back when they had first started offering it up as a venue so it wasn't crazy expensive at the time. Plus, it was a smaller venue for weddings. Usually weddings are held in large hotel ballrooms and are huge affairs (this is what I was told). The families both invite everyone they've ever met to come: Neighbors, business contacts, everyone. They all bring red packets filled with cash. We opted for the "small" wedding.
The Bachelor Party
We had planned bachelobachelorette parties on the same night (separate venues). Lilly's MOH threw hers while Rich and Jimmy threw mine. My best man was my dad (because he's the best man that I know) and so cigars and brandy would have been disappointing to my work friends and my future brother in law and cousins. I don't think anyone was prepared for what happened.
We had the party at the sushi restaurant of a friend of Rich and Jimmy's. It was after hours. We had some incredible sashimi and rolls. I even tried fish sperm. Didn't like it. I asked Jimmy are you sure it's FISH, sperm?? He said of course he'd never do that to me. To be fair, it did taste and smell very fishy. I don't know how human sperm tastes like (or maybe I do now, I don't know).
After the sushi was done, it was time for the entertainment, and oh boy. Rich and Jimmy hired a trans entertainer who sang show tunes. The thing is, she had an incredible voice. She was obviously biologically male, but she really carried herself with a lot more femininity than I've seen from biological women. She sang and told jokes and roasted me pretty thoroughly. My dad was there and he thought it was funny as hell. My friends from work, especially the Aussies and Brits, thought it was great, my future BIL and most of my future cousins did too. Other cousins politely excused themselves and left. I think the free flowing booze and beer kept most people there, though.
After her thoroughly entertaining performance, it was time for the dancers. This is kind of where it went off the rails. Rich and Jimmy hired exotic dancers...but they were all male or trans. Now, to be fair, it wasn't like they didn't tell me about it beforehand. They did. Personally, I thought it would be hilarious to announce that the strippers were here and then have male dancers come out. I have a twisted sense of humor, I suppose. I certainly wasn't going to cheat on the most beautiful woman in the world mere weeks before our wedding, so prostitutes and female dancers were completely out of the question for me. They jokingly suggested male dancers it and we laughed. I thought about it a bit and I guess I'm "take-the-joke-too-far" guy so I encouraged it. Lilly knew about it and thought it was funny as well and wanted me to video tape it while it happened. ("Yeah right you just want to ogle the dancers" "Of course, lah!")
What I wasn't prepared for was the PLATOON of banana hammocks that marched out into the restaurant. Smooth greased up Asian chests everywhere! My dad was of course shocked at first and then looked at me and we started laughing and the ridiculousness of it. My dad stood up and clapped his hand on my shoulder and put a mock serious look on his face. The people immediately around me witnessed my dad telling me that he loved me and accepted my life style choice and that nothing I could say or do would ever change the fact that he and mom loved me and accepted me. Thanks, dad. I was laughing during the whole thing and my future BIL and work buddies who were around me were laughing as well. My dad excused himself and said he had to go find my mom and tell her the "bad news about her future grandchildren" and left ("Can adopt, lah! Can surrogate, meh!" Thanks for the support, guys). My future BIL laughed and said that since all of the available male dancers were at my party, there were none available to attend his sister's party, so she was "safe".
Among the highlights of the evening is that I discovered that a few of my co-workers and future cousins were in fact gay. I was told to stay out of the ladies' room no matter what. I wasn't planning on going in but thanks for the warning. I was proud that we all only vomited in the trash cans and not on the floor (what a waste of some damn good sushi....and fish sperm). Rich and Jimmy stayed next to each other all night. I even saw them holding hands and looking at each other lovingly. To my shame, I was under the common misconception that all gay men were very promiscuous and I kind of expected them to pair off with the dancers. What I saw that night was a very loving monogamous relationship.
The Wedding Day
The day of the wedding came a few days later and I had the good fortune of being the first one in my family to experience the fun and interesting experience of a groom going through a Chinese-style wedding. I say "Chinese-style" because while we did do a lot of the traditions from a Chinese wedding, we did say vows to God before a Christian minister. This was something she insisted on as her family had converted from Taoism to Christianity (but still kept the Taoist traditions and festivals).
First up was the gatecrash. I went over to the her family's apartment and the MOH and bridesmaids stood at the door refusing to let me in unless I gave them $9999.00. Nine is a significant symbol to them. It means "longevity" I think. So the whole idea is for me to haggle the price down by doing challenges and games. I had to do a handstand and walk with my hands. I had to answer trivia questions ("What is her nickname for you?" "Cranky old man" "What is your nickname for her?" "Baby"). BIL and I had to do "the worm". I haggled them down to $99 which I paid to them in a red packet. My BIL and wife chided me for not going lower but my dad was there and was in his 70s and couldn't do any feats of strength.
After I "secured" my bride, we did the traditional tea ceremony with her parents and my parents. Lilly was dressed in a traditional red silk qipao, tailor made by Rich and Jimmy. I gotta tell you people, the qipao really does it for me! Not gonna lie, it was like cupid gut punched me when I saw her dressed in it . My parents were pretty stoic throughout but my mom sympathy cried with Lilly's parents when she tearfully did the tea ceremony with her mother and father. We received red packets from each set of parents. I was told the red packet her parents gave us had most of the bride price we paid in it. Her mom gave her her grandmother's jeweled antique watch and my mom gave her a sapphire ring (sapphire is my birth stone). As we left her home to go to Chijmes, I told her "we're keeping that dress, understand me??" She laughed.
We got to Chijmes, did the photos and she walked down the aisle in a beautiful white dress with a small train behind it with sequins on it. My dad gave me the ring. He was my best man. He was my best man because he's the best man I know. After the wedding, she changed into a champagne colored strapless cocktail dress another Rich and Jimmy original. THREE wardrobe changes, people! THREE! All with different hair and make up and she did it super quick. I don't know what wizardry was invoked but we may be indebted to the hoary netherworld.
We honeymooned at the Fullerton Hotel. The old British colonial Post Office was converted to a luxury hotel in 2001. We stayed there for 3 days ordering overpriced room service ("Go to hawker center, lah! Much cheaper better food, meh!).
Emigration and Immigration
So a little bit before this time, a little event happened in New York. You might have heard about it. Anyway because some sexually repressed incels decided to murder thousands of people, USA's immigration was all jacked up. The INS went bye-bye. Then we had the BCIS for a brief moment, followed by the USCIS. I saw that my project was ending and my company helped me with her immigration. It was a pain, though. It seems like we had new forms to fill out every week while the old ones became obsolete. That's how I remember it, anyway. It was a pretty frustrating time and I almost had to leave her behind (it wouldn't have been permanent but it would be a long time). Luckily we were able to make it time.
For explanation purposes, we didn't get LEGALLY married in Singapore. We had the religious ceremony but no "government contracts" were involved. This is because, at that time at least, it was easier to bring over a fiancée than a wife, for some reason. So Lilly was a "90 Day Fiancée"!! We got married at the county courthouse when we finally were able to go to my new project. We didn't wait 90 days. We did in three (jet lag).
Unfortunately for her, we moved from Singapore, a 24 hour international class city, to a sleepy seaside town in the USA near a military base. Lots of fun was had with that. A total fish out of water story for another time (What is this "coin laundry"? Do you Americans have a place to wash your coins?).
My BIL got married to a beautiful girl and moved to Australia and opened a Bait and Tackle store in Surfer's Paradise on the east coast of Australia. He has 2 daughters. In 2012 he was caught cheating on his wife and lost everything. She moved back to Singapore with his kids, and he kind of struggled for a while. He got another bait and tackle store eventually and tries to see his daughters whenever he can. They don't have a good relationship.
Rich and Jimmy celebrated the decriminalization of homosexuality in Singapore in 2022, but they still can't get married. We still talk from time to time. Writing this, I find myself missing them. I had some really fun times because of them. I've never had better conversations in Singapore than with them while at Lilly's dress fittings (and my suit fittings).
We have been married for 21 years. She has never given up being a Singaporean citizen. She keeps her passport current. She's a "permanent resident" here in the USA. We have three kids, two boys and a girl. We are still married. She still wears her hair in a pony tail with a ball cap when she works out. She still wears that qipao on special occasions, which I try to achieve as often as possible. She's still my Baby and I'm still her Cranky Old Man.
Thanks for reading.
2024.06.07 20:58 LiteraryHedgehog MEGATHREAD: Dragon Boat Event, June 7-10
With thanks to all who helped create this guide!
This event will run from Friday, June 7 until 20:00 GMT on Monday, June 10; to participate you will need version 11.5.0 or later, at least 100 dragon power, and a high quality, stable internet connection.
Please keep event-specific questions and discussions in this thread; good luck and happy merging!
REMINDER: Before closing your game, or when moving from the event level to your camp, always exit to the World Map screen and pause there until everything’s fully loaded to trigger the game to save your progress.
submitted by LiteraryHedgehog to MergeDragons [link] [comments]
This event will run from Friday, June 7 until 20:00 GMT on Monday, June 10; to participate you will need version 11.5.0 or later, at least 100 dragon power, and a high quality, stable internet connection.
Please keep event-specific questions and discussions in this thread; good luck and happy merging!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Event Notes- This is considered one of the most player-friendly layouts, with no Infinite Harvestable lock, and no dead land behind any lock.
- However, getting the fast dragon first is not possible.
- A free, event-related trophy breed egg can be claimed from the game’s online store for a limited time.
- A free official Merge Dragons giveaway is going on through June 10. (Link)
- A second edition of the beta Tower Rush mini-event is being tested by a small number of randomly chosen players this weekend, in addition to the normal event that’s open to everybody. (Link to info post)
- A new feature called Dragonia Kingdoms (Marketplace) has been released to a very small number of beta testers. (Link 1, Link 2)
- A new player-vs-player mini-event called “Race Event” is out for beta-testing to a very small number of users. (Link 1), (Link 2), (Link 3), (Link 4)
- Popular Links:
LINK TO DRAGON BOAT IMAGE GUIDE
Tap the link above to open the Image Guide as a Google Slides document; it can be saved as a pdf for viewing elsewhere.- Cloud Key Map
- Cloud Key Chart
- Tile Healing Map
- Infinite Harvestables Map
- Event Quests Chart
- Event Rewards Chart
CLOUD KEY LIST
Tap a key item to go to its wiki page for more info and hi-def images- L0 Life Essence (clear)
- L2 Life Flower (clear)
- L3 Twin Flowers (clear)
- L4 Bushy Autumn Tree (clear)
- L4 Three Graces (clear)
- L8 Ancient Columns (clear)
- L5 Mystical Autumn Tree (clear)
- L5 Moonflower (clear)
- L9 Golden Columns (clear)
- L7 Fancy Autumn Tree (clear)
- L10 Smallest Temple in the World (clear)
- L8 Happy Panda Lamp (clear)
- Tanzanite Mystery Nest (clear)
- Golden Capsule (clear)
- Fallen Star (clear)
EVENT-SPECIFIC CHAINS
- Point items: Mystic Lanterns
- Infinite harvestables/Generators: Spiritual Trees
- Consumable/Limited Harvestables: Lucky Statues
- Event Chests: Special Chests
EVENT QUESTS
- 1.1 Merge 5 of Anything — 150 times
- 1.2 Creat a Level 7 Point Item (Sensous Swan Lamp) — 5 times
- 1.3 Harvest from a Level 3 Consumable Harvestable (Noble Dragon Statue) — 75 times
- 2.1 Harvest from a Twin Life Flower — 200 times
- 2.2 Harvest from Dead Plants — 75 times
- 2.3 Create a Life Orb of the Heavens — 3 times
- 3.1 Heal Land — 35 tiles
- 3.2 Have Healed Land — 350 tiles
- 3.3 Have Healed Land — 675 tiles
- 3.4 Heal All the Land — 861 tiles
EVENT POINT REQUIREMENTS
- Prize 1: 3 pts (3 total)
- Prize 2: 22 (25)
- Prize 3: 235 (260)
- Prize 4: 420 (680)
- Prize 5: 640 (1,320)
- Prize 6: 960 (2,280)
- Prize 7: 4,470 (6,750)
- Prize 8: 5,400 (12,150)
- Prize 9: 6,570 (18,720)
- Prize 10: 11,230 (29,950)
FEATURED REWARDS
A = featured in Arcadia; S = Shiny capable; N = New- Main trophy breed: Turtle (AS)
- Secondary trophy breed: Fiesta
- Tertiary breed: Sharp
- Event Trophy Item: Artful Bonsai Tree
- Spawned eggs: Deer (AS)
- Tappables: Turtle (AS)
RUSH REWARDS
Note: Rewards shown are for Event Portal Level 16- Legend (under 12 hours)
- Main Breed: 20x nests, 5x L1, 5x L2, 3x L3, 3x L4
- Secondary Breed: 20x nests, 5x L3, 3x L4
- Tertiary Breed: 7x L2
- 3x L4 Fruit Trees
- Champion (under 24 hours)
- Main Breed 1: 11x nests, 6x L1, 5x L2, 3x L3
- Secondary Breed: 9x nests, 2x L3, 1x L4
- Tertiary Breed 3: 12x L2
- 2x L4 Fruit Trees, 1x Super Egg Fragment
- Hero (under 36 hours)
- Main Breed: 5x nests, 4x L1, 3x L2, 3x L3
- Secondary Breed: 5x nests, 3x L3
- 1x L4 Fruit Tree, 1x L2 Hill, 1x Super Egg Fragment
EVENT FAQs
- The Event Shop and Capsules appear after you’ve healed 30-70 tiles; after that a free Bronze Capsule can be collected every 3 hours.
- It takes 5 or 6 level 9 Life Orb of the Heavens to clear all the 5k+ land, depending on how much you heal by merging items off dead land.
- To collect both the full set of Points Prizes and any level of Rush Rewards, you will need to earn 29,950 points.
- Reaching this amount requires 1x Level 9 points item, 1x L8 item, 2x L7 items, and 2x L6 items (or just aim for 2x L9 points items).
- There’s always enough material to merge by 3s when making Key items.
- Caves must be tapped to spawn a Zomblin; only one event Zomblin lives in each cave, and it turns into Stinky Cheese when killed.
- The Gold Capsule, Fallen Star, and Tanzanite Nest are hiding near the far edge of the map, on tiles requiring 50k energy to heal.
- Infinite Harvestables:
- There are usually 9x Level 1, 3x L2, 1x L3, 2x L4, and 2x L5 Infinite Harvestables (Spiritual Trees) on the map; you can delete one level 1 and one level 2 and still have enough to make a level 6, as long as you 5-merge whenever possible.
- Note: No Infinite Harvestables are used as keys in this event.
- Consumable/Limited Harvestables:
- Each 1x2 Noble Dragon Statue can be harvested 25 times; 75 total harvests are needed to complete Quest 1.3.
- Each harvest of the big 2x2 Grinning Buddha at the back of the map yields a 10% chance of spawning an extra Noble Dragon Statue.
- Once all available Noble Dragon Statues and the Grinning Buddha are gone, there is no way to get more.
- Strategy advice:
- Spending money or gems is NEVER required to complete an event, nor is using an auto-clicker or other exploits.
- The number and level of possible reward items is determined by your Event Portal level; working to raise that to its maximum of L16 is one of the best ways to boost your overall progress in the game
- A good basic introduction to events is available here on the Fandom Wiki; there’s also some Wiki event guides and tips articles here and here, and a whole collection of general guides and tutorials here
- Additional general event strategy advice (active vs passive or idle play, etc) can be found in the Community FAQ and in these threads: Link 1, Link 2, Link 3, and Link 4.
- For active players wanting more dragons, the Prism Flower method is a good option: Link 1, Link 2, Link 3. Note: this technique is only for active play; since only 2 dragons at a time will harvest when left on their own, having more will actually slow down idle harvesting.
- A recently shared strategy using the Hills chain here can greatly increase Life Flower production, but it usually takes a few gems (maximum of 80, but less if you get some in capsules)
- Chinese New Year event theme’s main wiki page.
- Previous Similar Events:
REMINDER: Before closing your game, or when moving from the event level to your camp, always exit to the World Map screen and pause there until everything’s fully loaded to trigger the game to save your progress.
EVENT TROUBLESHOOTING
If the event is not showing up correctly or if glitches are affecting your play:- Check that you meet the version and dragon power requirements.
- Try hard-closing and then relaunching your game.
- Try rebooting your device (ie, turn it completely off, then back on and allow it to fully boot up before relaunching the game). If you are on wifi and have access to the router, try rebooting that, too.
- Try switching to a completely different internet source.
- Try clearing your game’s cache (google for instructions for your specific phone type).
- If you’re suddenly experiencing multiple issues like lagging or error messages (or if the event vanishes completely), close the game and try again after 2-3 hours. Events are internet-based, and sometimes issues with the servers can cause temporary problems — all we can do for that is to wait it out.
- If none of the above helps, contact Gram Games Support through the in-game link or the Support Web Portal for help figuring out what’s wrong.
- NOTE: Cloud Save is still unreliable: according to the developer, it is not safe to be used and should be left turned off.
- NOTE: Saving your Progress: Make sure to save your progress by traveling to the World Map screen (and waiting there until everything’s fully loaded) regularly, and especially before closing your game.
- Glitch: Missing sell/delete option If your task bar is missing the option to delete dimension jars or other items, you can start with the standard troubleshooting methods; if those don’t trigger a fix, replaying a few levels or working in your camp for a while have reportedly helped.
- Glitch: Event level only shows clouds If your event screen shows only clouds instead of the map, check that you are zoomed all the way out. If you are and it still won’t show, try collecting one of the free Bronze Capsules (you may need to wait for the timer to count down).
- Glitch: Missing rewards/Game crashes after collecting rewards Exiting directly from the event level to your Camp can trigger a crash and loss of items; always exit to the World Map screen first — and pause there until everything’s fully loaded — to trigger the game to save your progress, then enter your Camp.
2024.06.07 20:58 Competitive-Form5613 Question about the Florida Resident annual pass at WDW
I do not live in Florida anymore but I still have my valid (and NON expired) Florida license. Will I be able to purchase a FL resident annual pass at Walt Disney World with this? ( I also have another state license that I use on the regular for the state in which I moved to- lets say South Carolina)
My main question is above, but I am also wondering if my address on the Florida License has to match my address on my Disney app and profile? Obviously I can change this. I have a new license in another state (but the DMV never took my Florida one away) and the Florida one shows valid until 2028. Will I get away with purchasing a WDW FL annual resident pass or will I be banned for life? I don't want to risk it, but I also lived in FL for 8 years and still have the ID...it doesnt expire til 2029. I visit enough monthly for work to the point that florida is getting the equivalent of at least two months rent from me
Everywhere else I've posted this has gotten me removed for "cheating the system", on mostly disney threads which is really annoying because I'm not trying to cheat the system I'm just trying to get an answer lol. Thanks in advance
submitted by Competitive-Form5613 to florida [link] [comments]
My main question is above, but I am also wondering if my address on the Florida License has to match my address on my Disney app and profile? Obviously I can change this. I have a new license in another state (but the DMV never took my Florida one away) and the Florida one shows valid until 2028. Will I get away with purchasing a WDW FL annual resident pass or will I be banned for life? I don't want to risk it, but I also lived in FL for 8 years and still have the ID...it doesnt expire til 2029. I visit enough monthly for work to the point that florida is getting the equivalent of at least two months rent from me
Everywhere else I've posted this has gotten me removed for "cheating the system", on mostly disney threads which is really annoying because I'm not trying to cheat the system I'm just trying to get an answer lol. Thanks in advance
2024.06.07 20:55 bigmoran Class Guides for Cataclysm PvP - Talents, BiS Gear, & more!
PVP GUIDES FOR CATACLYSM
Skill-Capped has PvP guides for every class including the best Race, Talents, Glyphs, Enchants, Gems, and Professions, and more! Every guide is made in collaboration with Rank 1 Gladiators. If you are wanting to skip the guesswork and simply want a quick start to Cataclysm PvP, check out the class guides below.ADDON
We now have a brand new Skill-Capped UI for Cataclysm, which will instantly configure all of the most popular PvP addons with the click of a button, saving hours of your time. This is a perfect solution for any player wanting a PvP UI that works for every class and spec, but is unsure on what needs to be tracked.Our complete UI package can be downloaded directly from our website using the ADDONS tab at the top.
Otherwise you will need to manually install any of the following Cataclysm addons you want instantly configured:- Bartender4
- BattlegroundTargets for Cataclysm Classic
- BigDebuffs
- BuffOverlay, Details! Damage Meter
- Diminish DR Tracker
- Easy Frames
- FrameSort
- Gladdy (Classic)
- LoCA - Loss of Control Alerter for Classic
- OmniCC
- WeakAuras
We also have a retail addon. The full package is available here using the ADDONS tab.
CLASS GUIDES
DEATH KNIGHTUnholy DK Cataclysm PvP Guide
DRUID
Balance Druid Cataclysm PvP Guide
Feral Druid Cataclysm PvP Guide
Restoration Druid Cataclysm PvP Guide
HUNTER
Marksmanship Hunter Cataclysm PvP Guide
MAGE
Fire Mage Cataclysm PvP Guide
Frost Mage Cataclysm PvP Guide
PALADIN
Holy Paladin Cataclysm PvP Guide
Ret Paladin Cataclysm PvP Guide
PRIEST
Discipline Priest Cataclysm PvP Guide
Shadow Priest Cataclysm PvP Guide
ROGUE
Subtlety Rogue Cataclysm PvP Guide
SHAMAN
Restoration Shaman Cataclysm PvP Guide
WARLOCK
Affliction Warlock Cataclysm PvP Guide
WARRIOR
Arms Warrior Cataclysm PvP Guide
TIER LISTS
Every Spec Ranked for Cataclysm PvPBest Classes to Main for Cataclysm PvP
Easiest and Hardest Specs for Cataclysm PvP
Best 3v3 Comps for Cataclysm PvP
PVP GEARING GUIDE
How to get BiS Gear for PvPCATACLYSM DIMINISHING RETURNS
Cataclysm CC DR Cheat SheetEXTRA LINKS
YouTubeDiscord
2024.06.07 20:54 bigmoran Class Guides for Cataclysm PvP - Talents, BiS Gear, & more!
PVP GUIDES FOR CATACLYSM
Skill-Capped has PvP guides for every class including the best Race, Talents, Glyphs, Enchants, Gems, and Professions, and more! Every guide is made in collaboration with Rank 1 Gladiators. If you are wanting to skip the guesswork and simply want a quick start to Cataclysm PvP, check out the class guides below.ADDON
We now have a brand new Skill-Capped UI for Cataclysm, which will instantly configure all of the most popular PvP addons with the click of a button, saving hours of your time. This is a perfect solution for any player wanting a PvP UI that works for every class and spec, but is unsure on what needs to be tracked.Our complete UI package can be downloaded directly from our website using the ADDONS tab at the top.
Otherwise you will need to manually install any of the following Cataclysm addons you want instantly configured:- Bartender4
- BattlegroundTargets for Cataclysm Classic
- BigDebuffs
- BuffOverlay, Details! Damage Meter
- Diminish DR Tracker
- Easy Frames
- FrameSort
- Gladdy (Classic)
- LoCA - Loss of Control Alerter for Classic
- OmniCC
- WeakAuras
We also have a retail addon. The full package is available here using the ADDONS tab.
CLASS GUIDES
DEATH KNIGHTUnholy DK Cataclysm PvP Guide
DRUID
Balance Druid Cataclysm PvP Guide
Feral Druid Cataclysm PvP Guide
Restoration Druid Cataclysm PvP Guide
HUNTER
Marksmanship Hunter Cataclysm PvP Guide
MAGE
Fire Mage Cataclysm PvP Guide
Frost Mage Cataclysm PvP Guide
PALADIN
Holy Paladin Cataclysm PvP Guide
Ret Paladin Cataclysm PvP Guide
PRIEST
Discipline Priest Cataclysm PvP Guide
Shadow Priest Cataclysm PvP Guide
ROGUE
Subtlety Rogue Cataclysm PvP Guide
SHAMAN
Restoration Shaman Cataclysm PvP Guide
WARLOCK
Affliction Warlock Cataclysm PvP Guide
WARRIOR
Arms Warrior Cataclysm PvP Guide
TIER LISTS
Every Spec Ranked for Cataclysm PvPBest Classes to Main for Cataclysm PvP
Easiest and Hardest Specs for Cataclysm PvP
Best 3v3 Comps for Cataclysm PvP
PVP GEARING GUIDE
How to get BiS Gear for PvPCATACLYSM DIMINISHING RETURNS
Cataclysm CC DR Cheat SheetEXTRA LINKS
YouTubeDiscord
2024.06.07 20:49 No-Feeling-2590 I have trust issues
Ive just got into a new relationship (not new new) and im struggling with trust issues so much. for context: one ex left me for someone else and cheated, one cheated, one had a porn addiction. I'm trying sooooooooo hard not to let it get to me and being the best version of myself as I truly truly love this person. We have so much fun together. He cheated on his ex.... so yeah I have some concerns but I just cannot deal with when I don't see him for a few weeks at a time. We have a date set to move in together, I know he loves me and I know I should just put it all behind me but I just can't work past these emotions.
submitted by No-Feeling-2590 to TrueOffMyChest [link] [comments]
2024.06.07 20:44 Abelardthebard [OC] Nyrheim: Then & Now, or How I Handle History in my Homebrew
Hey y'all! Lately I've been working on the 'History' section of my lore book for The Duchy of Nyrheim, and I came up with a method I really like and thought I'd share for anyone who is homebrewing their own setting.
I got the idea while reading some Marvel comics -- I've been collecting the best runs of the 2000s (happy to take recs) and noticed something interesting. When dealing with a story that has roots in Marvel's past (or even if they are writing those past events for the story at hand), they will often start with a flashback simply titled "Then" before shifting to a scene in the present titled "Now". I haven't to imagine that part of why they do this is the sliding time scale. But something about the simplicity of it all really spoke to me.
When writing the history of the region, I wanted a way to separate the events that have happened long ago from those whose impacts are being felt strongly in the present. These terms have helped me get there. I'm a little generous with the term "now..." which I use to cover the past 400 years or so, you can obviously set whatever threshold you like. But you can use this to set up some pretty exciting stories -- Then: Isildur killed Sauron, Now: It's Bilbo Baggins' eleventy-first birthday. It also maybe characterizes what may inform what are the ruins, treasures, or dungeons of your setting and what are the everyday societies and cultures found in the urban environments.
One last thing I'll add, I always include how many years ago something was and not just the date. If you are making your own timeline, the dates may just look like vague numbers to readers/players. By telling them how long ago something was, it puts it in relative terms they are more ready to understand. You can even use this method and be pretty vague about dates if you aren't ready to lock a timeline hard in stone. One version I had prior to this just used headings like "About 400 years ago", but I'd never break it down in increments less than 100s of years.
Here's what I've got right now for my setting, happy to expand on any information or answer any questions in the comments below! What would be the highlights of the Then & Now of your settings?
FALL OF THE FEY
Over 2,600 Years Ago (100s BCE)... For thousands of years, Elyndel's northwestern lands (then called Faen'tir) were dominated by elven tribes with other fey and kobolds scattered throughout the region. Though most of their conflict was with unseelie, giants, and humans, there was also scarce political unity between the elves. The Old Antum Empire, however, emerged from a collection of human tribes in the south. At the dawn of thew millenium, the Emperor's legions attacked with iron and fire against the might and magic of the fey. This conflict, known at "The Feywars" forever tipped the scales of power in Elyndel.
RISE OF RAYONNÉ
Over 2,300 Years Ago (200s CE)... Rayonné, was founded under the influence of the Antum Empire and quickly became a crucial trade hub. Strategically located on an island within a major river, Rayonné's natural defenses and prime location facilitated its rapid growth, even though it wouldn't even become the capital of Floren for over 2,000 years. The Antum Empire invested heavily in the city's infrastructure, constructing grand structures such as an amphitheater, public baths, and majestic temples. They also encouraged migration to the new city by offering incentives such as land grants and tax breaks to new freemasons.
SINKING OF MYR
Over 2,000 Years Ago (500s CE)... To escape political strife and external threats, many elves of Westernor began to emigrate to Brynthal. They brought with them a revival of their fey culture and arcane wisdom, establishing a thriving community in the region. Off the coast they built Myr, a magnificent island city built protected by enchanted barriers. However a warlock's dark pact led to the city's destruction, sinking Myr and its inhabitants into the abyss. The islands ruins, now a haunting legend, lure adventurers seeking its lost treasures and secrets.
SHADOWS IN THE WEST
Over 1,700 Years Ago (800s CE)... After ravaging eastern and central Elyndel, Grotar the "Scourge of Orcus" turned his focus westward. General Gaius Tullarix of Old Antum was tasked with defending the region against the invading Shadow Horde and its ogre warlord. Recognizing the threat, General Tullarix rallied a broad coalition of various tribes in the Empire to confront the invaders. They clashed near Véreluce in northeastern Floren, fighting fiercely for hours without yielding. However, faced with staunch resistance and severe casualties, the Shadow Horde retreated, forcing Grotar to forgo his aspirations of conquests in the west.
OUT OF THE EMPIRE
Over 1,400 Years Ago (1100s CE)... After the collapse of Old Antum, the region fell into chaos. Afterward, humans of the Floren tribe moved in from the east. The Fontainian family, under the leadership of King Tharic, united the disparate tribes and transformed the region into the formidable Floren kingdom. Following Thalric's death, the Fontainain dynasty faced internal strife and political fragmentation, as his successors struggled to maintain the unity he had forged. This period saw a kaleidoscope of petty kingdoms, each vying for power and influence. But despite these challenges, the Fontainians managed to preserve their hegemony for centuries.
UNDYING ALLEGIENCE
Over 1,100 Years Ago (1400s CE)... King Calixte I's death divided Floren again: Prince Calixte II inherited the north and Princess Sera the south. When Calixte II slew the dragon Jarghul, he drew the interest of a valkyrie who had come for the fallen. The while, Sera was murdered by her power-hungry husband. Seeking vengeance, Calixte II turned to necromancy, creating an army where fallen foes would serve him in death. The valkyrie, now known as The Wild Hunt, gifted him a spark of her power, and just when they seized the south, the gods imprisoned her for oath breaking. Calixte II was later killed by agents of his brother-in-law's mistress.
DIVINITY AND DYNSATY
Over 800 Years Ago (1700s CE)... The Loralian Dynasty in Floren has roots tracing back to Gaston Loralian I, a chief household officer to the Fontainian kings. The family gradually gained power as the royal family's influence waned (they were derogatorily dubbed as "do-nothing kings"). The critical shift occurred when Gaston III, with the support of the Pontifex, deposed the last Fontainian king. The church then crowned him as the king of Floren, establishing a precedent the divine right of kings, a principle that would heavily influence Elyndean politics thereafter. This coronation also ensured protection for the emergent Sacral-Antum Empire against invasions.
THE NORTHERN RAIDERS
Over 500 Years Ago (2000s CE)... At the turn of the millennium, dwarves of the north begin a campaign of large-scale raiding, colonizing, conquest, and trading along the northern shores of mainland Elyndel. To counter the raids, the Floren King Etienne I ceded the Cormorin Peninsula to the neighboring elven duchy of Brynthal in exchange for military aid. However, the elven magics faltered, and the dwarven berserkers further entrenched themselves as a new, formidable power in the region. Within a century, the raids shifted from a seasonal occurrence to a constant stream.
A DWARVEN DUCHY
410 Years Ago (2177 CE)... During the height of the dwarven raids, an ambitious dwarf named Rolf led a fleet into the heart of the Floren Kingdom. After a brutal but costly assault, Rolf attempted to flee from the Floren cavalry, but was unable to board his ships. Instead, he formed a defensive wall by slaughtering his army's livestock. The enemy charge halted as their horses were terrified by the sight and stench. Stuck in a stalemate, the Florens decided to negotiate with the dwarves. In exchange for peace, the King Etienne III ceded the lands from Roann to the north coast. Rolf was crowned as the duke and given the name “Lionheart” for his bravery.
THE QUEEN'S CAPTIVE
232 Years Ago (2355 CE)... After Duke Rolf's death, the Floren Queen Aveline II betrayed her predecessor's pact with the dwarves by confining Rolf's daughter, Eyma, in Rayonné and seizing the duchy's lands. This sparked a revolt among her supporters, who stormed Aveline's palace and demanded her freedom. Eventually Aveline, claiming she was teaching her courtly manners, reluctantly released her. A decade later, Eyma and her allies defeated Queen Aveline in battle. She held her hostage until she recognized her as Duchess of Nyrheim, restoring her rule over the duchy.
TREASURE AND TREACHERY
109 Years Ago (2478 CE)... Dwarven raids on Alwyndon resumed, with raiders crossing the northern channel to Nyrheim where they sold their plunder. Duchess Eyma, defying a treaty her father Duke Rolf had signed with High King Brady of Alwyndon, secretly provided sanctuary to these raiders. This breach of agreement provoked an Alwyndan military response. King Brady ordered an attack on the Cormorin Peninsula, demanding Eyma's capture and extradition. However, the Alwyndan forces were unprepared for the swift and fierce counterattack by the Nyrman cavalry, resulting in their complete and utter defeat.
A SUDDEN DEATH
88 Years Ago (2499 CE)... When Duchess Eyma died, her daughter Ylvana took power and immediately implemented harsh reforms to solidify her authority, cloaked as measures to strengthen the duchy. Appalled by her tyranny, her brother Harek attempted a rebellion but failed. Ylvana captured him and in a show of "mercy", publicly amputated his left hand before forcing him to reaffirm his loyalty. Soon after returning to Roann, Ylvana met a mysterious sudden death, rumored to be from poisoning — suspicions fell on disgruntled nobles, her advisors, or even Harek. Ultimately viewed as a martyr, Harek ascended to the ducal throne, stabilizing the region.
FLIGHT FROM ALWYNDON
62 Years Ago (2525 CE)... Duke Harek orchestrated a major trade pact with Alwyndon, marrying his sister Marnyl to the King Adalwulf of Kelden. Out of these new bonds, the Maritime Freight Guild was born, which proved its worth a decade later when Sven "Stormcloak" and his forces invaded Kelden. As the situation deteriorated, Queen Marnyl and her family escaped on the last trade ships out of the country. In Nyrheim, they remained under Duke Harek's protection. When the King eventually passed, Marnyl was stationed as the Countess of Roann. There, she raised her sons in a noble court and prepared them for leadership.
THE DUKE'S BASTARD
34 Years Ago (2548 CE)... During one of his sojourns, Duke Harek was ensnared in a passionate affair. Though fleeting, the liaison bore fruit in the form of an illegitimate son—Waldron. The identity of his mother has been the subject of much speculation, but her identity remains unknown. Meanwhile, Waldron grew up amidst speculative whispers and the weight of expectation. The duke's court, a place where honor and lineage are held in the highest regard, viewed him with a mixture of curiosity and disdain. Yet, Duke Harek, with a defiance that had characterized his reign, acknowledged Waldron as his son and sole heir.
ERRS IN SUCCESSION
17 Years Ago (2570 CE)... In Floren, Prince Etienne V joined forces with his younger brother Adnot and their mother in a revolt against his father, the reigning king. However, following the king's demise, Queen Urilla shifted her support to Adnot as the rightful heir, leaving Etienne V to contend with his rebel sibling and a divided kingdom. Seeking support, Etienne turned to Nyrheim and found an ally in Duke Harek. Grateful for the duke's aid during this turbulent period, the newly established King Etienne V rewarded Harek with the counties of Martovia and Vinmoria, strengthening the bonds between Nyrheim and the Floren crown.
PRINCES OF THE PENTARCHY
This Year (2587 CE)... With the full might of his navy, Duke Harek launched an invasion of Kelden, aiming to restore the now elderly princes to their throne. Tragically, Prince Adalwulf II was captured by an earl in his kingdom. In a cruel act intended to disqualify him from kingship, Finnian brutally blinded him with red-hot pokers -- the prince later died from his grievous injuries. In the wake of this tragedy, Prince Edmund, rallied the thegns of Alwyndon and defeated Sven Stormcloak's forces with the crucial support of Duke Harek. Their victory led to the the reestablishment of the five kingdoms under the Alwyndan Pentarchy.
submitted by Abelardthebard to DnD [link] [comments]
I got the idea while reading some Marvel comics -- I've been collecting the best runs of the 2000s (happy to take recs) and noticed something interesting. When dealing with a story that has roots in Marvel's past (or even if they are writing those past events for the story at hand), they will often start with a flashback simply titled "Then" before shifting to a scene in the present titled "Now". I haven't to imagine that part of why they do this is the sliding time scale. But something about the simplicity of it all really spoke to me.
When writing the history of the region, I wanted a way to separate the events that have happened long ago from those whose impacts are being felt strongly in the present. These terms have helped me get there. I'm a little generous with the term "now..." which I use to cover the past 400 years or so, you can obviously set whatever threshold you like. But you can use this to set up some pretty exciting stories -- Then: Isildur killed Sauron, Now: It's Bilbo Baggins' eleventy-first birthday. It also maybe characterizes what may inform what are the ruins, treasures, or dungeons of your setting and what are the everyday societies and cultures found in the urban environments.
One last thing I'll add, I always include how many years ago something was and not just the date. If you are making your own timeline, the dates may just look like vague numbers to readers/players. By telling them how long ago something was, it puts it in relative terms they are more ready to understand. You can even use this method and be pretty vague about dates if you aren't ready to lock a timeline hard in stone. One version I had prior to this just used headings like "About 400 years ago", but I'd never break it down in increments less than 100s of years.
Here's what I've got right now for my setting, happy to expand on any information or answer any questions in the comments below! What would be the highlights of the Then & Now of your settings?
Then...
Explore the origins of the region, from ancient fey dominions through epic conquests and the rule of Nyrheim's first dwarven dukes. This section covers events from The Dark Age that occurred across the lands that now make up the north of the Floren Kingdom.FALL OF THE FEY
Over 2,600 Years Ago (100s BCE)... For thousands of years, Elyndel's northwestern lands (then called Faen'tir) were dominated by elven tribes with other fey and kobolds scattered throughout the region. Though most of their conflict was with unseelie, giants, and humans, there was also scarce political unity between the elves. The Old Antum Empire, however, emerged from a collection of human tribes in the south. At the dawn of thew millenium, the Emperor's legions attacked with iron and fire against the might and magic of the fey. This conflict, known at "The Feywars" forever tipped the scales of power in Elyndel.
RISE OF RAYONNÉ
Over 2,300 Years Ago (200s CE)... Rayonné, was founded under the influence of the Antum Empire and quickly became a crucial trade hub. Strategically located on an island within a major river, Rayonné's natural defenses and prime location facilitated its rapid growth, even though it wouldn't even become the capital of Floren for over 2,000 years. The Antum Empire invested heavily in the city's infrastructure, constructing grand structures such as an amphitheater, public baths, and majestic temples. They also encouraged migration to the new city by offering incentives such as land grants and tax breaks to new freemasons.
SINKING OF MYR
Over 2,000 Years Ago (500s CE)... To escape political strife and external threats, many elves of Westernor began to emigrate to Brynthal. They brought with them a revival of their fey culture and arcane wisdom, establishing a thriving community in the region. Off the coast they built Myr, a magnificent island city built protected by enchanted barriers. However a warlock's dark pact led to the city's destruction, sinking Myr and its inhabitants into the abyss. The islands ruins, now a haunting legend, lure adventurers seeking its lost treasures and secrets.
SHADOWS IN THE WEST
Over 1,700 Years Ago (800s CE)... After ravaging eastern and central Elyndel, Grotar the "Scourge of Orcus" turned his focus westward. General Gaius Tullarix of Old Antum was tasked with defending the region against the invading Shadow Horde and its ogre warlord. Recognizing the threat, General Tullarix rallied a broad coalition of various tribes in the Empire to confront the invaders. They clashed near Véreluce in northeastern Floren, fighting fiercely for hours without yielding. However, faced with staunch resistance and severe casualties, the Shadow Horde retreated, forcing Grotar to forgo his aspirations of conquests in the west.
OUT OF THE EMPIRE
Over 1,400 Years Ago (1100s CE)... After the collapse of Old Antum, the region fell into chaos. Afterward, humans of the Floren tribe moved in from the east. The Fontainian family, under the leadership of King Tharic, united the disparate tribes and transformed the region into the formidable Floren kingdom. Following Thalric's death, the Fontainain dynasty faced internal strife and political fragmentation, as his successors struggled to maintain the unity he had forged. This period saw a kaleidoscope of petty kingdoms, each vying for power and influence. But despite these challenges, the Fontainians managed to preserve their hegemony for centuries.
UNDYING ALLEGIENCE
Over 1,100 Years Ago (1400s CE)... King Calixte I's death divided Floren again: Prince Calixte II inherited the north and Princess Sera the south. When Calixte II slew the dragon Jarghul, he drew the interest of a valkyrie who had come for the fallen. The while, Sera was murdered by her power-hungry husband. Seeking vengeance, Calixte II turned to necromancy, creating an army where fallen foes would serve him in death. The valkyrie, now known as The Wild Hunt, gifted him a spark of her power, and just when they seized the south, the gods imprisoned her for oath breaking. Calixte II was later killed by agents of his brother-in-law's mistress.
DIVINITY AND DYNSATY
Over 800 Years Ago (1700s CE)... The Loralian Dynasty in Floren has roots tracing back to Gaston Loralian I, a chief household officer to the Fontainian kings. The family gradually gained power as the royal family's influence waned (they were derogatorily dubbed as "do-nothing kings"). The critical shift occurred when Gaston III, with the support of the Pontifex, deposed the last Fontainian king. The church then crowned him as the king of Floren, establishing a precedent the divine right of kings, a principle that would heavily influence Elyndean politics thereafter. This coronation also ensured protection for the emergent Sacral-Antum Empire against invasions.
THE NORTHERN RAIDERS
Over 500 Years Ago (2000s CE)... At the turn of the millennium, dwarves of the north begin a campaign of large-scale raiding, colonizing, conquest, and trading along the northern shores of mainland Elyndel. To counter the raids, the Floren King Etienne I ceded the Cormorin Peninsula to the neighboring elven duchy of Brynthal in exchange for military aid. However, the elven magics faltered, and the dwarven berserkers further entrenched themselves as a new, formidable power in the region. Within a century, the raids shifted from a seasonal occurrence to a constant stream.
Now...
As the Age of Enlightenment dawned, the dwarves of settling in Nyrheim navigated the tides of Floren politics, forging alliances and asserting their influence across the north. The events that transpired during these transformative years have left an indelible mark on the region's history and people.A DWARVEN DUCHY
410 Years Ago (2177 CE)... During the height of the dwarven raids, an ambitious dwarf named Rolf led a fleet into the heart of the Floren Kingdom. After a brutal but costly assault, Rolf attempted to flee from the Floren cavalry, but was unable to board his ships. Instead, he formed a defensive wall by slaughtering his army's livestock. The enemy charge halted as their horses were terrified by the sight and stench. Stuck in a stalemate, the Florens decided to negotiate with the dwarves. In exchange for peace, the King Etienne III ceded the lands from Roann to the north coast. Rolf was crowned as the duke and given the name “Lionheart” for his bravery.
THE QUEEN'S CAPTIVE
232 Years Ago (2355 CE)... After Duke Rolf's death, the Floren Queen Aveline II betrayed her predecessor's pact with the dwarves by confining Rolf's daughter, Eyma, in Rayonné and seizing the duchy's lands. This sparked a revolt among her supporters, who stormed Aveline's palace and demanded her freedom. Eventually Aveline, claiming she was teaching her courtly manners, reluctantly released her. A decade later, Eyma and her allies defeated Queen Aveline in battle. She held her hostage until she recognized her as Duchess of Nyrheim, restoring her rule over the duchy.
TREASURE AND TREACHERY
109 Years Ago (2478 CE)... Dwarven raids on Alwyndon resumed, with raiders crossing the northern channel to Nyrheim where they sold their plunder. Duchess Eyma, defying a treaty her father Duke Rolf had signed with High King Brady of Alwyndon, secretly provided sanctuary to these raiders. This breach of agreement provoked an Alwyndan military response. King Brady ordered an attack on the Cormorin Peninsula, demanding Eyma's capture and extradition. However, the Alwyndan forces were unprepared for the swift and fierce counterattack by the Nyrman cavalry, resulting in their complete and utter defeat.
A SUDDEN DEATH
88 Years Ago (2499 CE)... When Duchess Eyma died, her daughter Ylvana took power and immediately implemented harsh reforms to solidify her authority, cloaked as measures to strengthen the duchy. Appalled by her tyranny, her brother Harek attempted a rebellion but failed. Ylvana captured him and in a show of "mercy", publicly amputated his left hand before forcing him to reaffirm his loyalty. Soon after returning to Roann, Ylvana met a mysterious sudden death, rumored to be from poisoning — suspicions fell on disgruntled nobles, her advisors, or even Harek. Ultimately viewed as a martyr, Harek ascended to the ducal throne, stabilizing the region.
FLIGHT FROM ALWYNDON
62 Years Ago (2525 CE)... Duke Harek orchestrated a major trade pact with Alwyndon, marrying his sister Marnyl to the King Adalwulf of Kelden. Out of these new bonds, the Maritime Freight Guild was born, which proved its worth a decade later when Sven "Stormcloak" and his forces invaded Kelden. As the situation deteriorated, Queen Marnyl and her family escaped on the last trade ships out of the country. In Nyrheim, they remained under Duke Harek's protection. When the King eventually passed, Marnyl was stationed as the Countess of Roann. There, she raised her sons in a noble court and prepared them for leadership.
THE DUKE'S BASTARD
34 Years Ago (2548 CE)... During one of his sojourns, Duke Harek was ensnared in a passionate affair. Though fleeting, the liaison bore fruit in the form of an illegitimate son—Waldron. The identity of his mother has been the subject of much speculation, but her identity remains unknown. Meanwhile, Waldron grew up amidst speculative whispers and the weight of expectation. The duke's court, a place where honor and lineage are held in the highest regard, viewed him with a mixture of curiosity and disdain. Yet, Duke Harek, with a defiance that had characterized his reign, acknowledged Waldron as his son and sole heir.
ERRS IN SUCCESSION
17 Years Ago (2570 CE)... In Floren, Prince Etienne V joined forces with his younger brother Adnot and their mother in a revolt against his father, the reigning king. However, following the king's demise, Queen Urilla shifted her support to Adnot as the rightful heir, leaving Etienne V to contend with his rebel sibling and a divided kingdom. Seeking support, Etienne turned to Nyrheim and found an ally in Duke Harek. Grateful for the duke's aid during this turbulent period, the newly established King Etienne V rewarded Harek with the counties of Martovia and Vinmoria, strengthening the bonds between Nyrheim and the Floren crown.
PRINCES OF THE PENTARCHY
This Year (2587 CE)... With the full might of his navy, Duke Harek launched an invasion of Kelden, aiming to restore the now elderly princes to their throne. Tragically, Prince Adalwulf II was captured by an earl in his kingdom. In a cruel act intended to disqualify him from kingship, Finnian brutally blinded him with red-hot pokers -- the prince later died from his grievous injuries. In the wake of this tragedy, Prince Edmund, rallied the thegns of Alwyndon and defeated Sven Stormcloak's forces with the crucial support of Duke Harek. Their victory led to the the reestablishment of the five kingdoms under the Alwyndan Pentarchy.
2024.06.07 20:42 DaVirus Email from Bitcoin Policy UK, regarding the election. Do your part.
Bitcoin continues to be used and developed by freedom fighters and activists in their work across the globe.
The mining industry is integrating with the energy sector in ever more inventive ways, mitigating methane emissions, monetizing stranded energy and acting as a buyer of first and last resort for renewable energy projects.
And yet the UK’s political hopefuls are silent on it.
HELP US GET THIS ISSUE ON THEIR RADAR.
With Parliament dissolved, we have no MPs representing us. But we do have candidates who want our votes. If you want to let them know of your views on this subject, please do give a few minutes of your time as suggested below.
Step1: Go to “Who Can I Vote For ” and enter your postcode. You’ll find a list of all your possible candidates, together with their email addresses and other contact details.
Step 2: Copy our template letter below (or adapt it as you see fit) and send it to each of your candidates.
The UK is being left behind in the global race for Bitcoin adoption, and we need YOUR help to change this.
Never underestimate the power of a small number of determined people to change the world.
TEMPLATE
Dear
As a voter in your constituency, I am writing to you to highlight the importance of Bitcoin and to urge you to adopt a positive and sensible policy towards this technology during your campaign and beyond.
There is a growing community of single-issue voters who are keenly watching for a party to take a positive stance on Bitcoin. By adopting a forward-thinking approach, you can demonstrate a commitment to innovation, economic growth, and financial inclusion. This will not only benefit our constituency but also strengthen the UK's position in the global economy.
Bitcoin represents a significant advancement with the potential to revolutionise more than just the financial system. As the United Kingdom faces economic uncertainties and seeks to solidify its position as a global financial hub, embracing Bitcoin can offer substantial benefits:
I hope you will consider these points and take a proactive approach to Bitcoin policy. Your leadership in this area can make a significant difference for the future of our nation.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to seeing your stance on this issue and am happy to engage further to discuss any of the points above.
Yours sincerely,
submitted by DaVirus to BitcoinUK [link] [comments]
The mining industry is integrating with the energy sector in ever more inventive ways, mitigating methane emissions, monetizing stranded energy and acting as a buyer of first and last resort for renewable energy projects.
And yet the UK’s political hopefuls are silent on it.
HELP US GET THIS ISSUE ON THEIR RADAR.
With Parliament dissolved, we have no MPs representing us. But we do have candidates who want our votes. If you want to let them know of your views on this subject, please do give a few minutes of your time as suggested below.
Step1: Go to “Who Can I Vote For ” and enter your postcode. You’ll find a list of all your possible candidates, together with their email addresses and other contact details.
Step 2: Copy our template letter below (or adapt it as you see fit) and send it to each of your candidates.
The UK is being left behind in the global race for Bitcoin adoption, and we need YOUR help to change this.
Never underestimate the power of a small number of determined people to change the world.
TEMPLATE
Dear
As a voter in your constituency, I am writing to you to highlight the importance of Bitcoin and to urge you to adopt a positive and sensible policy towards this technology during your campaign and beyond.
There is a growing community of single-issue voters who are keenly watching for a party to take a positive stance on Bitcoin. By adopting a forward-thinking approach, you can demonstrate a commitment to innovation, economic growth, and financial inclusion. This will not only benefit our constituency but also strengthen the UK's position in the global economy.
Bitcoin represents a significant advancement with the potential to revolutionise more than just the financial system. As the United Kingdom faces economic uncertainties and seeks to solidify its position as a global financial hub, embracing Bitcoin can offer substantial benefits:
- Economic Growth and Innovation: Bitcoin is driving a new wave of innovation in the financial sector. Supporting this industry can attract start-ups, create jobs, and foster a thriving ecosystem that positions the UK at the forefront of financial technology.
- Financial Inclusion: Bitcoin offers financial services to the unbanked and underbanked populations. By promoting policies that encourage the use and understanding of Bitcoin, we can empower individuals who are currently excluded from traditional banking systems.
- Positive Impact on Green Energy: Bitcoin mining has the potential to drive investment in renewable energy sources. As miners seek cost-effective energy solutions, they increasingly turn to renewable energy, contributing to the green energy sector's growth. This aligns with the UK's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
- Regulatory Leadership: The UK has the opportunity to set a global standard for Bitcoin regulation. Sensible, well-balanced policies can protect consumers, prevent illicit activities, and foster innovation. This balanced approach can ensure the UK remains a competitive and attractive environment for Bitcoin businesses.
I hope you will consider these points and take a proactive approach to Bitcoin policy. Your leadership in this area can make a significant difference for the future of our nation.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to seeing your stance on this issue and am happy to engage further to discuss any of the points above.
Yours sincerely,
2024.06.07 20:38 Abelardthebard Nyrheim: Then & Now, or How I Handle History
Hello worldbuilders!
Lately I've been working on the 'History' section of my lore book for The Duchy of Nyrheim, and I came up with a method I really like and thought I'd share it with you. I got the idea while reading some Marvel comics -- I've been collecting the best runs of the 2000s (happy to take recs) and noticed something interesting. When dealing with a story that has roots in Marvel's past (or even if they are writing those past events for the story at hand), they will often start with a flashback simply titled "Then" before shifting to a scene in the present titled "Now". I haven't to imagine that part of why they do this is the sliding time scale. But something about the simplicity of it all really spoke to me.
When writing the history of the region, I wanted a way to separate the events that have happened long ago from those whose impacts are being felt strongly in the present. These terms have helped me get there. I'm a little generous with the term "now..." which I use to cover the past 400 years or so, you can obviously set whatever threshold you like. But you can use this to set up some pretty exciting stories -- Then: Isildur killed Sauron, Now: It's Bilbo Baggins' eleventy-first birthday. It also maybe characterizes what may inform what are the ruins, treasures, or dungeons of your setting and what are the everyday societies and cultures found in the urban environments.
One last thing I'll add, I always include how many years ago something was and not just the date. If you are making your own timeline, the dates may just look like vague numbers to readers/players. By telling them how long ago something was, it puts it in relative terms they are more ready to understand. You can even use this method and be pretty vague about dates if you aren't ready to lock a timeline hard in stone. One version I had prior to this just used headings like "About 400 years ago", but I'd never break it down in increments less than 100s of years.
Here's what I've got right now for my setting, happy to expand on any information or answer any questions in the comments below! What would be the highlights of the Then & Now of your settings?
FALL OF THE FEY
Over 2,600 Years Ago (100s BCE)... For thousands of years, Elyndel's northwestern lands (then called Faen'tir) were dominated by elven tribes with other fey and kobolds scattered throughout the region. Though most of their conflict was with unseelie, giants, and humans, there was also scarce political unity between the elves. The Old Antum Empire, however, emerged from a collection of human tribes in the south. At the dawn of thew millenium, the Emperor's legions attacked with iron and fire against the might and magic of the fey. This conflict, known at "The Feywars" forever tipped the scales of power in Elyndel.
RISE OF RAYONNÉ
Over 2,300 Years Ago (200s CE)... Rayonné, was founded under the influence of the Antum Empire and quickly became a crucial trade hub. Strategically located on an island within a major river, Rayonné's natural defenses and prime location facilitated its rapid growth, even though it wouldn't even become the capital of Floren for over 2,000 years. The Antum Empire invested heavily in the city's infrastructure, constructing grand structures such as an amphitheater, public baths, and majestic temples. They also encouraged migration to the new city by offering incentives such as land grants and tax breaks to new freemasons.
SINKING OF MYR
Over 2,000 Years Ago (500s CE)... To escape political strife and external threats, many elves of Westernor began to emigrate to Brynthal. They brought with them a revival of their fey culture and arcane wisdom, establishing a thriving community in the region. Off the coast they built Myr, a magnificent island city built protected by enchanted barriers. However a warlock's dark pact led to the city's destruction, sinking Myr and its inhabitants into the abyss. The island's ruins, now a haunting legend of the deep, are a lure to adventurers seeking its lost treasures and secrets.
SHADOWS IN THE WEST
Over 1,700 Years Ago (800s CE)... After ravaging eastern and central Elyndel, Grotar the "Scourge of Orcus" turned his focus westward. General Gaius Tullarix of Old Antum was tasked with defending the region against the invading Shadow Horde and its ogre warlord. Recognizing the threat, General Tullarix rallied a broad coalition of various tribes in the Empire to confront the invaders. They clashed near Véreluce in northeastern Floren, fighting fiercely for hours without yielding. However, faced with staunch resistance and severe casualties, the Shadow Horde retreated, forcing Grotar to forgo his aspirations of conquests in the west.
OUT OF THE EMPIRE
Over 1,400 Years Ago (1100s CE)... After the collapse of Old Antum, the region fell into chaos. Afterward, humans of the Floren tribe moved in from the east. The Fontainian family, under the leadership of King Tharic, united the disparate tribes and transformed the region into the formidable Floren kingdom. Following Thalric's death, the Fontainain dynasty faced internal strife and political fragmentation, as his successors struggled to maintain the unity he had forged. This period saw a kaleidoscope of petty kingdoms, each vying for power and influence. But despite these challenges, the Fontainians managed to preserve their hegemony for centuries.
UNDYING ALLEGIENCE
Over 1,100 Years Ago (1400s CE)... King Calixte I's death divided Floren again: Prince Calixte II inherited the north and Princess Sera the south. When Calixte II slew the dragon Jarghul, he drew the interest of a valkyrie who had come for the fallen. The while, Sera was murdered by her power-hungry husband. Seeking vengeance, Calixte II turned to necromancy, creating an army where fallen foes would serve him in death. The valkyrie, now known as The Wild Hunt, gifted him a spark of her power, and just when they seized the south, the gods imprisoned her for oath breaking. Calixte II was later killed by agents of his brother-in-law's mistress.
DIVINITY AND DYNASTY
Over 800 Years Ago (1700s CE)... The Loralian Dynasty in Floren has roots tracing back to Gaston Loralian I, a chief household officer to the Fontainian kings. The family gradually gained power as the royal family's influence waned (they were derogatorily dubbed as "do-nothing kings"). The critical shift occurred when Gaston III, with the support of the Pontifex, deposed the last Fontainian king. The church then crowned him as the king of Floren, establishing a precedent the divine right of kings, a principle that would heavily influence Elyndean politics thereafter. This coronation also ensured protection for the emergent Sacral-Antum Empire against invasions.
THE NORTHERN RAIDERS
Over 500 Years Ago (2000s CE)... At the turn of the millennium, dwarves of the north begin a campaign of large-scale raiding, colonizing, conquest, and trading along the northern shores of mainland Elyndel. To counter the raids, the Floren King Etienne I ceded the Cormorin Peninsula to the neighboring elven duchy of Brynthal in exchange for military aid. However, the elven magics faltered, and the dwarven berserkers further entrenched themselves as a new, formidable power in the region. Within a century, the raids shifted from a seasonal occurrence to a constant stream.
A DWARVEN DUCHY
410 Years Ago (2177 CE)... During the height of the dwarven raids, an ambitious dwarf named Rolf led a fleet into the heart of the Floren Kingdom. After a brutal but costly assault, Rolf attempted to flee from the Floren cavalry, but was unable to board his ships. Instead, he formed a defensive wall by slaughtering his army's livestock. The enemy charge halted as their horses were terrified by the sight and stench. Stuck in a stalemate, the Florens decided to negotiate with the dwarves. In exchange for peace, the King Etienne III ceded the lands from Roann to the north coast. Rolf was crowned as the duke and given the name “Lionheart” for his bravery.
THE QUEEN'S CAPTIVE
232 Years Ago (2355 CE)... After Duke Rolf's death, the Floren Queen Aveline II betrayed her predecessor's pact with the dwarves by confining Rolf's daughter, Eyma, in Rayonné and seizing the duchy's lands. This sparked a revolt among her supporters, who stormed Aveline's palace and demanded her freedom. Eventually Aveline, claiming she was teaching her courtly manners, reluctantly released her. A decade later, Eyma and her allies defeated Queen Aveline in battle. She held her hostage until she recognized her as Duchess of Nyrheim, restoring her rule over the duchy.
TREASURE AND TREACHERY
109 Years Ago (2478 CE)... Dwarven raids on Alwyndon resumed, with raiders crossing the northern channel to Nyrheim where they sold their plunder. Duchess Eyma, defying a treaty her father Duke Rolf had signed with High King Brady of Alwyndon, secretly provided sanctuary to these raiders. This breach of agreement provoked an Alwyndan military response. King Brady ordered an attack on the Cormorin Peninsula, demanding Eyma's capture and extradition. However, the Alwyndan forces were unprepared for the swift and fierce counterattack by the Nyrman cavalry, resulting in their complete and utter defeat.
A SUDDEN DEATH
88 Years Ago (2499 CE)... When Duchess Eyma died, her daughter Ylvana took power and immediately implemented harsh reforms to solidify her authority, cloaked as measures to strengthen the duchy. Appalled by her tyranny, her younger brother Harek attempted a rebellion but failed. Ylvana captured him and in a show of "mercy", publicly amputated his left hand before forcing him to reaffirm his loyalty. Soon after returning to Roann, Ylvana met a mysterious sudden death, rumored to be from poisoning — suspicions fell on disgruntled nobles, her advisors, or even Harek. Ultimately viewed as a martyr, Harek ascended to the ducal throne, stabilizing the region.
FLIGHT FROM ALWYNDON
62 Years Ago (2525 CE)... Duke Harek orchestrated a major trade pact with Alwyndon, marrying his younger sister Marnyl to the King Adalwulf of Kelden. Out of these new bonds, the Maritime Freight Guild was born, which proved its worth a decade later when Sven "Stormcloak" and his forces invaded Kelden. As the situation deteriorated, Queen Marnyl and her family escaped on the last trade ships out of the country. In Nyrheim, they remained under Duke Harek's protection. When the King eventually passed, Marnyl was stationed as the Countess of Roann. There, she raised her sons in a noble court and prepared them for leadership.
THE DUKE'S BASTARD
34 Years Ago (2548 CE)... During one of his sojourns, Duke Harek was ensnared in a passionate affair. Though fleeting, the liaison bore fruit in the form of an illegitimate son—Waldron. The identity of his mother has been the subject of much speculation, but her identity remains unknown. Meanwhile, Waldron grew up amidst speculative whispers and the weight of expectation. The duke's court, a place where honor and lineage are held in the highest regard, viewed him with a mixture of curiosity and disdain. Yet, Duke Harek, with a defiance that had characterized his reign, acknowledged Waldron as his son and sole heir.
ERRS IN SUCCESSION
17 Years Ago (2570 CE)... In Floren, Prince Etienne V joined forces with his younger brother Adnot and their mother in a revolt against his father, the reigning king. However, following the king's demise, Queen Urilla shifted her support to Adnot as the rightful heir, leaving Etienne V to contend with his rebel sibling and a divided kingdom. Seeking support, Etienne turned to Nyrheim and found an ally in Duke Harek. Grateful for the duke's aid during this turbulent period, the newly established King Etienne V rewarded Harek with the counties of Martovia and Vinmoria, strengthening the bonds between Nyrheim and the Floren crown.
PRINCES OF THE PENTARCHY
This Year (2587 CE)... With the full might of his navy, Duke Harek launched an invasion of Kelden, aiming to restore the now elderly princes to their throne. Tragically, Prince Adalwulf II was captured by an earl in his kingdom. In a cruel act intended to disqualify him from kingship, Finnian brutally blinded him with red-hot pokers -- the prince later died from his grievous injuries. In the wake of this tragedy, Prince Edmund, rallied the thegns of Alwyndon and defeated Sven Stormcloak's forces with the crucial support of Duke Harek. Their victory led to the the reestablishment of the five kingdoms under the Alwyndan Pentarchy.
submitted by Abelardthebard to worldbuilding [link] [comments]
Lately I've been working on the 'History' section of my lore book for The Duchy of Nyrheim, and I came up with a method I really like and thought I'd share it with you. I got the idea while reading some Marvel comics -- I've been collecting the best runs of the 2000s (happy to take recs) and noticed something interesting. When dealing with a story that has roots in Marvel's past (or even if they are writing those past events for the story at hand), they will often start with a flashback simply titled "Then" before shifting to a scene in the present titled "Now". I haven't to imagine that part of why they do this is the sliding time scale. But something about the simplicity of it all really spoke to me.
When writing the history of the region, I wanted a way to separate the events that have happened long ago from those whose impacts are being felt strongly in the present. These terms have helped me get there. I'm a little generous with the term "now..." which I use to cover the past 400 years or so, you can obviously set whatever threshold you like. But you can use this to set up some pretty exciting stories -- Then: Isildur killed Sauron, Now: It's Bilbo Baggins' eleventy-first birthday. It also maybe characterizes what may inform what are the ruins, treasures, or dungeons of your setting and what are the everyday societies and cultures found in the urban environments.
One last thing I'll add, I always include how many years ago something was and not just the date. If you are making your own timeline, the dates may just look like vague numbers to readers/players. By telling them how long ago something was, it puts it in relative terms they are more ready to understand. You can even use this method and be pretty vague about dates if you aren't ready to lock a timeline hard in stone. One version I had prior to this just used headings like "About 400 years ago", but I'd never break it down in increments less than 100s of years.
Here's what I've got right now for my setting, happy to expand on any information or answer any questions in the comments below! What would be the highlights of the Then & Now of your settings?
Then...
Explore the origins of the region, from ancient fey dominions through epic conquests and the rule of Nyrheim's first dwarven dukes. This section covers events from The Dark Age that occurred across the lands that now make up the north of the Floren Kingdom.FALL OF THE FEY
Over 2,600 Years Ago (100s BCE)... For thousands of years, Elyndel's northwestern lands (then called Faen'tir) were dominated by elven tribes with other fey and kobolds scattered throughout the region. Though most of their conflict was with unseelie, giants, and humans, there was also scarce political unity between the elves. The Old Antum Empire, however, emerged from a collection of human tribes in the south. At the dawn of thew millenium, the Emperor's legions attacked with iron and fire against the might and magic of the fey. This conflict, known at "The Feywars" forever tipped the scales of power in Elyndel.
RISE OF RAYONNÉ
Over 2,300 Years Ago (200s CE)... Rayonné, was founded under the influence of the Antum Empire and quickly became a crucial trade hub. Strategically located on an island within a major river, Rayonné's natural defenses and prime location facilitated its rapid growth, even though it wouldn't even become the capital of Floren for over 2,000 years. The Antum Empire invested heavily in the city's infrastructure, constructing grand structures such as an amphitheater, public baths, and majestic temples. They also encouraged migration to the new city by offering incentives such as land grants and tax breaks to new freemasons.
SINKING OF MYR
Over 2,000 Years Ago (500s CE)... To escape political strife and external threats, many elves of Westernor began to emigrate to Brynthal. They brought with them a revival of their fey culture and arcane wisdom, establishing a thriving community in the region. Off the coast they built Myr, a magnificent island city built protected by enchanted barriers. However a warlock's dark pact led to the city's destruction, sinking Myr and its inhabitants into the abyss. The island's ruins, now a haunting legend of the deep, are a lure to adventurers seeking its lost treasures and secrets.
SHADOWS IN THE WEST
Over 1,700 Years Ago (800s CE)... After ravaging eastern and central Elyndel, Grotar the "Scourge of Orcus" turned his focus westward. General Gaius Tullarix of Old Antum was tasked with defending the region against the invading Shadow Horde and its ogre warlord. Recognizing the threat, General Tullarix rallied a broad coalition of various tribes in the Empire to confront the invaders. They clashed near Véreluce in northeastern Floren, fighting fiercely for hours without yielding. However, faced with staunch resistance and severe casualties, the Shadow Horde retreated, forcing Grotar to forgo his aspirations of conquests in the west.
OUT OF THE EMPIRE
Over 1,400 Years Ago (1100s CE)... After the collapse of Old Antum, the region fell into chaos. Afterward, humans of the Floren tribe moved in from the east. The Fontainian family, under the leadership of King Tharic, united the disparate tribes and transformed the region into the formidable Floren kingdom. Following Thalric's death, the Fontainain dynasty faced internal strife and political fragmentation, as his successors struggled to maintain the unity he had forged. This period saw a kaleidoscope of petty kingdoms, each vying for power and influence. But despite these challenges, the Fontainians managed to preserve their hegemony for centuries.
UNDYING ALLEGIENCE
Over 1,100 Years Ago (1400s CE)... King Calixte I's death divided Floren again: Prince Calixte II inherited the north and Princess Sera the south. When Calixte II slew the dragon Jarghul, he drew the interest of a valkyrie who had come for the fallen. The while, Sera was murdered by her power-hungry husband. Seeking vengeance, Calixte II turned to necromancy, creating an army where fallen foes would serve him in death. The valkyrie, now known as The Wild Hunt, gifted him a spark of her power, and just when they seized the south, the gods imprisoned her for oath breaking. Calixte II was later killed by agents of his brother-in-law's mistress.
DIVINITY AND DYNASTY
Over 800 Years Ago (1700s CE)... The Loralian Dynasty in Floren has roots tracing back to Gaston Loralian I, a chief household officer to the Fontainian kings. The family gradually gained power as the royal family's influence waned (they were derogatorily dubbed as "do-nothing kings"). The critical shift occurred when Gaston III, with the support of the Pontifex, deposed the last Fontainian king. The church then crowned him as the king of Floren, establishing a precedent the divine right of kings, a principle that would heavily influence Elyndean politics thereafter. This coronation also ensured protection for the emergent Sacral-Antum Empire against invasions.
THE NORTHERN RAIDERS
Over 500 Years Ago (2000s CE)... At the turn of the millennium, dwarves of the north begin a campaign of large-scale raiding, colonizing, conquest, and trading along the northern shores of mainland Elyndel. To counter the raids, the Floren King Etienne I ceded the Cormorin Peninsula to the neighboring elven duchy of Brynthal in exchange for military aid. However, the elven magics faltered, and the dwarven berserkers further entrenched themselves as a new, formidable power in the region. Within a century, the raids shifted from a seasonal occurrence to a constant stream.
Now...
As the Age of Enlightenment dawned, the dwarves of settling in Nyrheim navigated the tides of Floren politics, forging alliances and asserting their influence across the north. The events that transpired during these transformative years have left an indelible mark on the region's history and people.A DWARVEN DUCHY
410 Years Ago (2177 CE)... During the height of the dwarven raids, an ambitious dwarf named Rolf led a fleet into the heart of the Floren Kingdom. After a brutal but costly assault, Rolf attempted to flee from the Floren cavalry, but was unable to board his ships. Instead, he formed a defensive wall by slaughtering his army's livestock. The enemy charge halted as their horses were terrified by the sight and stench. Stuck in a stalemate, the Florens decided to negotiate with the dwarves. In exchange for peace, the King Etienne III ceded the lands from Roann to the north coast. Rolf was crowned as the duke and given the name “Lionheart” for his bravery.
THE QUEEN'S CAPTIVE
232 Years Ago (2355 CE)... After Duke Rolf's death, the Floren Queen Aveline II betrayed her predecessor's pact with the dwarves by confining Rolf's daughter, Eyma, in Rayonné and seizing the duchy's lands. This sparked a revolt among her supporters, who stormed Aveline's palace and demanded her freedom. Eventually Aveline, claiming she was teaching her courtly manners, reluctantly released her. A decade later, Eyma and her allies defeated Queen Aveline in battle. She held her hostage until she recognized her as Duchess of Nyrheim, restoring her rule over the duchy.
TREASURE AND TREACHERY
109 Years Ago (2478 CE)... Dwarven raids on Alwyndon resumed, with raiders crossing the northern channel to Nyrheim where they sold their plunder. Duchess Eyma, defying a treaty her father Duke Rolf had signed with High King Brady of Alwyndon, secretly provided sanctuary to these raiders. This breach of agreement provoked an Alwyndan military response. King Brady ordered an attack on the Cormorin Peninsula, demanding Eyma's capture and extradition. However, the Alwyndan forces were unprepared for the swift and fierce counterattack by the Nyrman cavalry, resulting in their complete and utter defeat.
A SUDDEN DEATH
88 Years Ago (2499 CE)... When Duchess Eyma died, her daughter Ylvana took power and immediately implemented harsh reforms to solidify her authority, cloaked as measures to strengthen the duchy. Appalled by her tyranny, her younger brother Harek attempted a rebellion but failed. Ylvana captured him and in a show of "mercy", publicly amputated his left hand before forcing him to reaffirm his loyalty. Soon after returning to Roann, Ylvana met a mysterious sudden death, rumored to be from poisoning — suspicions fell on disgruntled nobles, her advisors, or even Harek. Ultimately viewed as a martyr, Harek ascended to the ducal throne, stabilizing the region.
FLIGHT FROM ALWYNDON
62 Years Ago (2525 CE)... Duke Harek orchestrated a major trade pact with Alwyndon, marrying his younger sister Marnyl to the King Adalwulf of Kelden. Out of these new bonds, the Maritime Freight Guild was born, which proved its worth a decade later when Sven "Stormcloak" and his forces invaded Kelden. As the situation deteriorated, Queen Marnyl and her family escaped on the last trade ships out of the country. In Nyrheim, they remained under Duke Harek's protection. When the King eventually passed, Marnyl was stationed as the Countess of Roann. There, she raised her sons in a noble court and prepared them for leadership.
THE DUKE'S BASTARD
34 Years Ago (2548 CE)... During one of his sojourns, Duke Harek was ensnared in a passionate affair. Though fleeting, the liaison bore fruit in the form of an illegitimate son—Waldron. The identity of his mother has been the subject of much speculation, but her identity remains unknown. Meanwhile, Waldron grew up amidst speculative whispers and the weight of expectation. The duke's court, a place where honor and lineage are held in the highest regard, viewed him with a mixture of curiosity and disdain. Yet, Duke Harek, with a defiance that had characterized his reign, acknowledged Waldron as his son and sole heir.
ERRS IN SUCCESSION
17 Years Ago (2570 CE)... In Floren, Prince Etienne V joined forces with his younger brother Adnot and their mother in a revolt against his father, the reigning king. However, following the king's demise, Queen Urilla shifted her support to Adnot as the rightful heir, leaving Etienne V to contend with his rebel sibling and a divided kingdom. Seeking support, Etienne turned to Nyrheim and found an ally in Duke Harek. Grateful for the duke's aid during this turbulent period, the newly established King Etienne V rewarded Harek with the counties of Martovia and Vinmoria, strengthening the bonds between Nyrheim and the Floren crown.
PRINCES OF THE PENTARCHY
This Year (2587 CE)... With the full might of his navy, Duke Harek launched an invasion of Kelden, aiming to restore the now elderly princes to their throne. Tragically, Prince Adalwulf II was captured by an earl in his kingdom. In a cruel act intended to disqualify him from kingship, Finnian brutally blinded him with red-hot pokers -- the prince later died from his grievous injuries. In the wake of this tragedy, Prince Edmund, rallied the thegns of Alwyndon and defeated Sven Stormcloak's forces with the crucial support of Duke Harek. Their victory led to the the reestablishment of the five kingdoms under the Alwyndan Pentarchy.
2024.06.07 20:31 denofwar [H] Necrons, Craftworlds, Drukhari, Custodes, Darkoath Battleforce, Old world Orc, Old world Bretonnians, [W] Paypal G&S, [Loc] USA
Hello,
I have the following items for sale.
Buyer pays shipping:
Please comment on this post before sending out a DM.
NO TRADES
Verification: https://imgur.com/a/XdRbfEK
NECRONS:
AGE OF SIGMAR:
OLD WORLD ORC:
OLD WORLD KINGDOM OF BRETONNIA:
submitted by denofwar to Miniswap [link] [comments]
I have the following items for sale.
Buyer pays shipping:
- $6 to $13 on average for the continental US.
- Free shipping on orders of $200.00 or more.
Please comment on this post before sending out a DM.
NO TRADES
Verification: https://imgur.com/a/XdRbfEK
NECRONS:
- Ghost Ark NIB x2: $45.00 EACH
- C'tan Shard of the Void Dragon NIB x1: $100.00
- Doom Scythe NIB x1: $55.00
- Convergence of Dominion NIB x1: $50.00
- Catacomb Command Barge NIB x 1: $45.00
- Immortals NIB x 4: $36.00
- Tomb Blades NIB x1: $45.00
- Triach Stalker NIB x1: $45.00
- Destroyer squadron NIB x 2: $45.00 ECH
- Canoptek Doomstalker NIB x1: $40.00
- Triach Praetorians NIB x2: $45.00 each
- Hexmark Destroyer NIB x1: $28.00
- Canoptek Wraiths NIB x1: $45.00
- Illuninor Szeras NIB x1: $45.00
- Psychomancer NIB x1: $27.00
- Chronomancer NOS X2: $31.00 EACH
- Flayed Ones (new sculpts) NOS x2: $43.00 EACH
- Canoptek Spyder NIB x2: $35.00 EACH
- C'tan Shard of the deceiver NIB X1: $40.00
- C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer NIB x1: $40.00
- Lokhust Heavy Destroyer NIB X2: $28.00 EACH
- Skorpekh Destroyers NIB x 3: $45.00 EACH
- Vyper NOS x 2: $29.00
- Howling Banshees NOS x 2: $45.00
- Falcon NOS x 2: $50.00 EACH
- Shinning Spears (old sculpts) NIB x1: $50.00
- Guardians (box of 4) NIB x 1: $20.00
- Wraithknight NIB X1: $128.00
- Wave Serpent NIB X1: $45.00
- Fire Prism/Night Spinner NIB x1: $50.00
- Jain Zar NOS x 1: $35.00
- Talos NIB x 6: $45.00 EACH
- Venom NOS x1: $30.00
- Ravager NIB x1: $50.00
- Adeptus Custodes Auric Champion Battleforce x 1: $185.00
- Adeptus Custodes Combat Patrol x 1: $130.00
- Adeptus Custodes 10th Ed Codex and Cards: $70.00 for the set
- Custodian Wardens NIB x 1: $45.00
AGE OF SIGMAR:
- Slave To Darkness Darkoath Army Set x 2: $160.00 each
- AOS Warrior Starter Set x 1: $35.00
- Lumineth Vanari Auralan Sentinels NIB X 1: $46.00
OLD WORLD ORC:
- Orc Boyz & Arrer Boyz Mobs NIB X 1 : $64.00
- Orc Boyz M,b NIB x 1: $64.00
- Black Orc Mob NIB X 1: $64.00
- Goblin Wolf Rider Mob NIB x 1: $48.00
- Orc Boar Boyz Mob NIB x 1: $48.00
- Orc Bosses NIB x 1: $33.00
- Orc Boar Chariots NIB x 1: $64.00
OLD WORLD KINGDOM OF BRETONNIA:
- Men At Arms NIB X1: $64.00
- Peasant Bowmen NIB X 1: $64.00
- Lord on Royal Pegasus NIB X 2: $52.00 EACH
2024.06.07 20:30 tarvusdreytan Help facilitating an online, office-based trivia competition w/ custom questions.
Hello, all!
I'll aim to keep this as concise as possible, but I'm not known for my brevity, so apologies in advance. Also, I know that there's no self-promotion allowed, so hopefully this post is still compliant. If not, please remove, and I'll try elsewhere.
I run an office-wide, trivia competition at work. I have my own questions that I transmit via email to which players reply with their guess and I manually keep track of each player's performance on a Google Sheet. We have structured tournaments, rounds, etc., and keep tracking of winners.
Unfortunately, in our most recent round, it would appear some players chose to cheat. I've run this since January 2020, and while I'm sure players have cheated before, it's never affected the participation of the other, presumably more honest, players as is happening now.
The Committee that oversees this process is united in trying a timed approach (currently players have until round's end to submit their guesses for old questions, so there's ample opportunity to cheat) to reduce or eliminate the ability or chance to cheat. We recognize that it may alienate some players who can't process/respond quickly, but I believe this is our best shot at preserving the game (which everyone loves) for those who respect the process.
My ask is for suggestions on how we could achieve this with a new process. Ideally, this would be a process where players are given or can access a daily question, submit their answer, and the results of which can easily/automatically be used in a Google Sheet or Excel document to track performance, etc.
I'm open to suggestions outside the format I've explained. All ideas are welcome! If I've left out important information in an otherwise verbose post, please ask and I'll be happy to provide.
submitted by tarvusdreytan to trivia [link] [comments]
I'll aim to keep this as concise as possible, but I'm not known for my brevity, so apologies in advance. Also, I know that there's no self-promotion allowed, so hopefully this post is still compliant. If not, please remove, and I'll try elsewhere.
I run an office-wide, trivia competition at work. I have my own questions that I transmit via email to which players reply with their guess and I manually keep track of each player's performance on a Google Sheet. We have structured tournaments, rounds, etc., and keep tracking of winners.
Unfortunately, in our most recent round, it would appear some players chose to cheat. I've run this since January 2020, and while I'm sure players have cheated before, it's never affected the participation of the other, presumably more honest, players as is happening now.
The Committee that oversees this process is united in trying a timed approach (currently players have until round's end to submit their guesses for old questions, so there's ample opportunity to cheat) to reduce or eliminate the ability or chance to cheat. We recognize that it may alienate some players who can't process/respond quickly, but I believe this is our best shot at preserving the game (which everyone loves) for those who respect the process.
My ask is for suggestions on how we could achieve this with a new process. Ideally, this would be a process where players are given or can access a daily question, submit their answer, and the results of which can easily/automatically be used in a Google Sheet or Excel document to track performance, etc.
I'm open to suggestions outside the format I've explained. All ideas are welcome! If I've left out important information in an otherwise verbose post, please ask and I'll be happy to provide.
2024.06.07 20:25 mint-tea-with-honey Is it strange to feel a form of jealousy (?) because my ex boyfriend has a new relationship
I was very much in doubt about posting this because I'm conflicted about it myself. I don't even know if "jealousy" is the right term to use, because I can't exactly express what I'm feeling.
A little background info: when I was 18 y/o I met my first boyfriend. We had a very unhealthy relationship for 4,5 years and broke up twice in that period. He cheated when we were only a few months together and kept it a secret for 6 months, until during one of our many fights he confessed via a text message. It was the start of a very abusive and toxic relationship, but even though we tried to make the relationship work. In that 4,5 year time period his parents divorced, my mother passed away and I became very depressed. We've been through hell and back together. Probably also the reason why we didn't want the relationship to break.
Forward to 2022: we've been broken up for a year and I found love in my current relationship. I saw my ex for the first time again during a night out, he was so drunk and got thrown out by security. I was with my boyfriend that night and my ex called me crying to say I'm still the love of his life and that he thinks of me everyday. I knew it was just his drunk self and that I shouldn't take it seriously. It was our last contact ever.
Now, 2024, my ex has found a new relationship. It made me feel relieved, I want him to experience the love and happiness we both couldn't give each other. But... and that's the strangest part. It keeps me occupied. On random moments I think of him and them. I caught myself checking his socials if they've posted anything together and I'm nosy. "Is she prettier than me?" "Does she make him more happy?" Like ofcourse she does, our relationship was awful. Why does it bother me? I feel ashamed and bad to say this, especially because my current partner is the sweetest and most amazing man I've ever met. He doesn't deserve a girlfriend still somewhat occupied by her ex from 3 years ago.
Is it odd to feel this way?
submitted by mint-tea-with-honey to AskWomenOver30 [link] [comments]
A little background info: when I was 18 y/o I met my first boyfriend. We had a very unhealthy relationship for 4,5 years and broke up twice in that period. He cheated when we were only a few months together and kept it a secret for 6 months, until during one of our many fights he confessed via a text message. It was the start of a very abusive and toxic relationship, but even though we tried to make the relationship work. In that 4,5 year time period his parents divorced, my mother passed away and I became very depressed. We've been through hell and back together. Probably also the reason why we didn't want the relationship to break.
Forward to 2022: we've been broken up for a year and I found love in my current relationship. I saw my ex for the first time again during a night out, he was so drunk and got thrown out by security. I was with my boyfriend that night and my ex called me crying to say I'm still the love of his life and that he thinks of me everyday. I knew it was just his drunk self and that I shouldn't take it seriously. It was our last contact ever.
Now, 2024, my ex has found a new relationship. It made me feel relieved, I want him to experience the love and happiness we both couldn't give each other. But... and that's the strangest part. It keeps me occupied. On random moments I think of him and them. I caught myself checking his socials if they've posted anything together and I'm nosy. "Is she prettier than me?" "Does she make him more happy?" Like ofcourse she does, our relationship was awful. Why does it bother me? I feel ashamed and bad to say this, especially because my current partner is the sweetest and most amazing man I've ever met. He doesn't deserve a girlfriend still somewhat occupied by her ex from 3 years ago.
Is it odd to feel this way?
2024.06.07 20:23 yinzergymgirl Am I, fat 28F the Jerk for thinking my new relationship has red flags and judging new boyfriend 28M for his past?
I, a fat 28F, am worried this new relationship with 28M is too good to be true? Lots of red flags
I lost my father in December, and I’ve been told it’s a red flag that I jumped into a relationship so fast, or that he jumped into one with me. He was in a 4 year relationship with someone he’s had a friendship with for 10 years and a relationship with for 4, up until January. Who he was still talking to as of February 15. Yes, I have proof of ALL of this.
Our relationship is only two/three months old. He said I love you 3 weeks in, and has been all over me, posting me on social media, and spending every moment with me. He seems very into my body, he loves that I cook for him, he loves having sex with me, and seems very into me. He calls me his love, and posted me on his social media for the first time this weekend. I’ve never been posted so quickly by someone, ever.
I found out recently, from both him and two VERY reliable sources, that he’s into plus size p**n. His mom is also fat, and he HATES his mother. Seems to have deep rooted mommy issues. His mom cheated on his dad, and his mom kind of caused a divide in his family.
I found out he also was in a 4 year relationship with someone not plus sized, who he was having sex with and telling her he loved her in February, and they only broke up in January. They were very serious. There was no cheating, and he broke up with her at the peak of his addiction. I fear it was out of shame/impulse
In his relationship 7 years ago, he punched a wall, and she kicked him out, after he was living with her and not paying for anything.
I also found out he was apparently horrible to his post recent ex, who is NOT plus sized, towards the end. He threatened to hit her and even put a dent in her car.
He has a history of sex, gambling, p*rn, weed, and alcohol ; but he has claimed to only smoke weed now and has “stopped” gambling after having gambled for 7 years. He has no life savings.
I am just feeling like there’s potential I’m the rebound, and that this is some sort of ego grab and sex thing for him. I do a lot of motherly things for him, like cook and take care of him; and I feel like that combined with his fat fetish thing, is a red flag. I know some men latch onto women they view as a downgrade for an ego boost and to mooch off of.
He is in fire school, and up until this point, has no life savings, and I think his last girlfriend paid for everything as well.
His previous girlfriend was a model, getting her doctorate in psych, younger, and all of his girlfriends have been thin and beautiful. I am hot and sexy, but I am fat.
I know men can gravitate to bigger woman to rebound to fulfill their needs temporarily, and I’m afraid especially with how fast things are moving, that’s what’s happening.
I feel like there’s a scenario where he goes back to his ex after his fire school is done, and is just using me as a temporary fix. I feel like posting someone and saying they love you so fast, after being with someone he could regret breaking up with.
Please, be honest. You will not hurt my feelings.
submitted by yinzergymgirl to AmITheJerk [link] [comments]
I lost my father in December, and I’ve been told it’s a red flag that I jumped into a relationship so fast, or that he jumped into one with me. He was in a 4 year relationship with someone he’s had a friendship with for 10 years and a relationship with for 4, up until January. Who he was still talking to as of February 15. Yes, I have proof of ALL of this.
Our relationship is only two/three months old. He said I love you 3 weeks in, and has been all over me, posting me on social media, and spending every moment with me. He seems very into my body, he loves that I cook for him, he loves having sex with me, and seems very into me. He calls me his love, and posted me on his social media for the first time this weekend. I’ve never been posted so quickly by someone, ever.
I found out recently, from both him and two VERY reliable sources, that he’s into plus size p**n. His mom is also fat, and he HATES his mother. Seems to have deep rooted mommy issues. His mom cheated on his dad, and his mom kind of caused a divide in his family.
I found out he also was in a 4 year relationship with someone not plus sized, who he was having sex with and telling her he loved her in February, and they only broke up in January. They were very serious. There was no cheating, and he broke up with her at the peak of his addiction. I fear it was out of shame/impulse
In his relationship 7 years ago, he punched a wall, and she kicked him out, after he was living with her and not paying for anything.
I also found out he was apparently horrible to his post recent ex, who is NOT plus sized, towards the end. He threatened to hit her and even put a dent in her car.
He has a history of sex, gambling, p*rn, weed, and alcohol ; but he has claimed to only smoke weed now and has “stopped” gambling after having gambled for 7 years. He has no life savings.
I am just feeling like there’s potential I’m the rebound, and that this is some sort of ego grab and sex thing for him. I do a lot of motherly things for him, like cook and take care of him; and I feel like that combined with his fat fetish thing, is a red flag. I know some men latch onto women they view as a downgrade for an ego boost and to mooch off of.
He is in fire school, and up until this point, has no life savings, and I think his last girlfriend paid for everything as well.
His previous girlfriend was a model, getting her doctorate in psych, younger, and all of his girlfriends have been thin and beautiful. I am hot and sexy, but I am fat.
I know men can gravitate to bigger woman to rebound to fulfill their needs temporarily, and I’m afraid especially with how fast things are moving, that’s what’s happening.
I feel like there’s a scenario where he goes back to his ex after his fire school is done, and is just using me as a temporary fix. I feel like posting someone and saying they love you so fast, after being with someone he could regret breaking up with.
Please, be honest. You will not hurt my feelings.