West valley detention center log
Los Angeles Pierce College
2011.09.22 01:34 iced_coffee Los Angeles Pierce College
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2015.07.15 20:26 nasato Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is the largest settlement and the administrative centre of Svalbard, Norway. As of August 2019, the town had a population of 2,368.
2014.05.10 02:37 Kichigai Dakota County: You know, that one place off to the southeast
Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, New Trier, Northfield, Randolph, Rosemount, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Vermillion, West St. Paul, Castle Rock, Douglas, Empire, Eureka, Greenvale, Hampton, Marshan, Nininger, Randolph, Ravenna, Sciota, Vermillion, Waterford, Castle Rock, Eureka Center, Waterford, and the ghost town of Nininger! Gang's all here!
2024.05.14 02:09 AromaticAppointment1 Data center and server choice
My european friend wants to start playing, but im on NA. I know when you create an account that account is region locked so my question is, If i log into my NA account and create a character on one of those european data centers, is that allowing us to play with each other? or will my friend need to make an NA account?
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2024.05.14 02:06 Fu-Schnickens WTS Asher Spiro, Para 3, SOG/CRKT bundle, umburry coin
Timestamp and videos
not really interested in too many trades, I'd be interested in an exo K or kirby raine 80s camo
Asher Spiro $140
Silver twill s90v wharncliffe, 2nd owner, carried once never cut, flipped a lot. Like it but I'm keeping the drop point version. Centered, no flaws I can see. Have pouch.
Para 3 $100
s30v, skinny smooth G10 scales with red lanyard tube plug and compression lock tab attached (can be removed). 2nd owner, cut and carried but in great shape, factory edge is still very sharp and centered. Some light scratches on the scales you can see in video. Like most compression lock knives I've had there is a small hint of side to side play to get that drop shut action I love. Original lanyard plug included. Have box.
Bundle SOG Pentagon XR, CRKT CEO $60
Pentagon XR CTS XHP with G10, is honestly an underrated knife imo, never seen a better "detent" on a crossbar lock you cant really shake it out. super fidgety, carried and cut a bit, 2nd owner, sharp factory edge could probably use a strop, couple small finish marks on the blade.
CEO is an amalgamation of the copper and bamboo. 2nd owner, never used just disassembled. It has two sets of scales and didn't deploy when I got it. I got replacement hardware from CRKT (included) and tried to fix it but this putting on one of scale was the only thing that worked. Don't know much about it, I think it's D2. It deploys, cuts, and closes.
Umburry Haptic Coin$60 $50
Titanium armored haptic coin. They get dropped occasionally and go for $75 plus shipping. First owner, used occasionally but mainly sat on my desk. Comes with pouch and sticker.
PPFF or Zelle no notes, can ship tomorrow
Thanks for looking feel free to ask questions or for more pics.
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not really interested in too many trades, I'd be interested in an exo K or kirby raine 80s camo
Asher Spiro $140
Silver twill s90v wharncliffe, 2nd owner, carried once never cut, flipped a lot. Like it but I'm keeping the drop point version. Centered, no flaws I can see. Have pouch.
Para 3 $100
s30v, skinny smooth G10 scales with red lanyard tube plug and compression lock tab attached (can be removed). 2nd owner, cut and carried but in great shape, factory edge is still very sharp and centered. Some light scratches on the scales you can see in video. Like most compression lock knives I've had there is a small hint of side to side play to get that drop shut action I love. Original lanyard plug included. Have box.
Bundle SOG Pentagon XR, CRKT CEO $60
Pentagon XR CTS XHP with G10, is honestly an underrated knife imo, never seen a better "detent" on a crossbar lock you cant really shake it out. super fidgety, carried and cut a bit, 2nd owner, sharp factory edge could probably use a strop, couple small finish marks on the blade.
CEO is an amalgamation of the copper and bamboo. 2nd owner, never used just disassembled. It has two sets of scales and didn't deploy when I got it. I got replacement hardware from CRKT (included) and tried to fix it but this putting on one of scale was the only thing that worked. Don't know much about it, I think it's D2. It deploys, cuts, and closes.
Umburry Haptic Coin
Titanium armored haptic coin. They get dropped occasionally and go for $75 plus shipping. First owner, used occasionally but mainly sat on my desk. Comes with pouch and sticker.
PPFF or Zelle no notes, can ship tomorrow
Thanks for looking feel free to ask questions or for more pics.
2024.05.14 01:52 ORGourmetMushrooms Volunteered 200 hours of my time the last 6 months for park, river, highway and city cleanup.
 | I've spent the last six months cleaning up garbage in the following areas in the Central Valley and Coast: submitted by ORGourmetMushrooms to oregon [link] [comments] Woodmansee Park, Brush College Park. All of Doaks Ferry Road in Salem. Orchard Heights Park and Straub Nature Park. Darrow Bar and Spring Valley State Park. Silver Falls and Highway 214 leading up to it and back from it. Perrydale Road, King's Valley parking areas. Van Duzer rest stops, East and Westbound. Old US Highway 101. US Post Office, Keizer. US Post Office, Salem. Oregon State Credit Union and Safeway parking lot in Keizer. Wallace House, Keizer Rapids Park (incl. disc golf course), that weird triangular park that's not on Google maps but has signs on River Road. Spong's Landing. Industrial Drive NE in Salem near UPS, that alley, and staircase up to Portland Road. Roadside cleanup at Clagett Creek. Clagett Creek Park in Keizer. Joryville Park. Palma Ciea and that sunset one or whatever. Eola Ridge Park. Audobon Nature Reserve. Edgewater Street / 22 median cleanup. US highway 22. Baskett Slough Parking lot. Mill Creek Park, Upper and Lower, and road/highway pullouts + BLM entrance. Buell Park. Harmony Road in Sheridan. All of Butler Hill, East and westbound. 18/22 pullout. 22 pullout with the Boulder before Fort Yamhill. Fort Yamhill, and roadside entrance at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Community Church in the Wildwood Grand Ronde and their neighbor's front property. That deadly junction with highway 130. The heritage area pullout on 22 before Butler Hill in Sheridan and the one before Hebo. Highway 130 pullouts to Pacific City and back. Bob Straub State Park, including the Jensen Property and Tillamook County Park Boat Launch. Pacific City community center parking lot. The rest stop on the way to Nestucca Reserve on 101. Nestucca Reserve parking area. Munson Falls State Park. Hoquarton Landing in downtown Tillamook. Kilchis River, Kilchis Point Reserve and assorted creeks & Tillamook Bay in Bay City. Bay Ocean Peninsula and Death Trap Road leading up to it. Nehalem Bay State Park. I'm taking some much needed rest and I will get back to it this fall. Here is Part 1: https://youtu.be/je1zF8RW7qs?si=RWwEE0PtF0tXA_xN |
2024.05.14 01:36 Apesma69 I Walked Across Torrance Just for Fun!
I had business to attend to in the early morning near Western & Sepulveda and finished up at 11am. Since I live car-free and it's a nice day, I thought I'd go on a little adventure and attempt to walk to my home in west Torrance from there. First, I walked to the Torrance Bakery in Old Torrance, where I bought a sandwich, which I took to nearby Prado Park. I sat amongst the fragrant roses and ate half (the lite fare sandwich was bigger than I thought!) then started ambling towards Torrance Blvd afterwards. I walked to the Civic Center, where I sat on a bench at the Veterans Memorial and nibbled the rest of the sandwich. Then I moseyed over to the beautiful rose garden and admired and sniffed the blooms. ( https://youtube.com/shorts/z0FTgDZuD6E?si=3uZrVkdosNMBb3m5 )
From there I walked towards Hawthorne Blvd, where I decided to pick up a bus to shave off a couple of non-scenic miles. I regret having done this, as the stop was crowded with many homeless people, a couple of them acting erratically. One man chain-smoked and I had to keep moving around to avoid it wafting in my face. After an uncomfortable and undignified half hour wait, I boarded the bus and got off near my neighborhood and walked the half mile home. All totaled, I walked about 4 and a 1/2 miles for 3 hours. This may not seem like a big deal but for a 54f who suffers from a number of chronic, debilitating conditions ( hEDS, POTS, MCAS) it's a minor victory. I'm just gonna pat myself on the back over here!
I challenge those of you reading this to ditch your car for a day and just walk. And walk and walk and walk. Be a tourist in your own hometown. You will get to know your city in a more intimate way, maybe gain a new appreciation for it, see things you never noticed before like a cool, old historic building or all the towering eucalyptus trees that abound.
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From there I walked towards Hawthorne Blvd, where I decided to pick up a bus to shave off a couple of non-scenic miles. I regret having done this, as the stop was crowded with many homeless people, a couple of them acting erratically. One man chain-smoked and I had to keep moving around to avoid it wafting in my face. After an uncomfortable and undignified half hour wait, I boarded the bus and got off near my neighborhood and walked the half mile home. All totaled, I walked about 4 and a 1/2 miles for 3 hours. This may not seem like a big deal but for a 54f who suffers from a number of chronic, debilitating conditions ( hEDS, POTS, MCAS) it's a minor victory. I'm just gonna pat myself on the back over here!
I challenge those of you reading this to ditch your car for a day and just walk. And walk and walk and walk. Be a tourist in your own hometown. You will get to know your city in a more intimate way, maybe gain a new appreciation for it, see things you never noticed before like a cool, old historic building or all the towering eucalyptus trees that abound.
2024.05.14 01:30 SouthernFlight2698 Longshot, but... anyone in Philly have a Pomeranian dog I can 'borrow?'
So this might be a weird/funny post, and potentially a long shot, but bear with me đ
I'm currently living in Philly and my partner is coming here from the west coast to visit later this month. We're both in our early 20's and college students. My partner has been absolutely obsessed with Pomeranian dogs for years, sends me photos them constantly, and loses it when he sees one in public. We both really would like one, but between college and wanting to travel, it isn't the cards quite yet!
So as an anniversary 'gift,' I'd love to meet up with someone who has a pomeranian, in a public place, were we can meet and pet your dog (with you present the entire time, of course)! That might sound dumb, but he would be beside himself if this were to work out đ We're located near Center City and are available anytime May 21-30.
I am aware this may sound like a scam or a ploy to steal a dog; this is my throwaway account, but I can provide more info about myself/share other socials via DM. I'm also happy to compensate you for your time. Thanks for reading!
PS: mods please don't delete this đ¤ this is my throwaway acct but I can verify my regular account if needed.
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I'm currently living in Philly and my partner is coming here from the west coast to visit later this month. We're both in our early 20's and college students. My partner has been absolutely obsessed with Pomeranian dogs for years, sends me photos them constantly, and loses it when he sees one in public. We both really would like one, but between college and wanting to travel, it isn't the cards quite yet!
So as an anniversary 'gift,' I'd love to meet up with someone who has a pomeranian, in a public place, were we can meet and pet your dog (with you present the entire time, of course)! That might sound dumb, but he would be beside himself if this were to work out đ We're located near Center City and are available anytime May 21-30.
I am aware this may sound like a scam or a ploy to steal a dog; this is my throwaway account, but I can provide more info about myself/share other socials via DM. I'm also happy to compensate you for your time. Thanks for reading!
PS: mods please don't delete this đ¤ this is my throwaway acct but I can verify my regular account if needed.
2024.05.14 01:30 Mizzno [H] Games [W] Cornucopia, Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, art of rally, Games (Listed Below), Steam Gift Cards
N.B.: I'm mainly looking for the games listed in the title and at the bottom of the thread. Feel free to post other offers, but if I haven't responded to your comment(s) by my next posting, I likely wasn't able to find a trade that interested me.
For sale (for Steam Gift Cards or gifted Steam Wallet balance):
For trade:
*signifies that a game is tentatively up for trade, assuming I buy the bundle
WANT:
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For sale (for Steam Gift Cards or gifted Steam Wallet balance):
- Dark Soulsâ˘: Prepare To Die⢠Edition (removed from Steam Store;
$350$400 or best offer) - Fall Guys (removed from Steam Store)
- Fall Guys - Dragon Hugger Pack (removed from Steam Store)
- Fall Guys - Icy Adventure Pack (removed from Steam Store)
Marvel's Avengers - The Definitive Edition (removed from Steam Store)Spec Ops: The Line (removed from Steam Store)
- Humble Hunie Sakura Bundle (can also trade for a full "charity" bundle (Australia Fire Relief Bundle or similar))
- Humble Sekai Project Bundle (can also trade for a full "charity" bundle (Stand with Ukraine Bundle or similar))
For trade:
*signifies that a game is tentatively up for trade, assuming I buy the bundle
- Nioh 2 â The Complete Edition
- Soulstice
- Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin â Ultimate Edition
- Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed
- Life is Strange: True Colors
- Scorn
- There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
- Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace
- Blood Rage: Digital Edition
- Gloomhaven - Solo Scenarios: Mercenary Challenges
- Small World
- Small World - A Spider's Web
- Small World - Be not Afraid...
- Small World - Cursed!
- Small World - Grand Dames
- Small World - Royal Bonus
- Splendor
- Splendor - The Cities
- Splendor - The Strongholds
- Splendor - The Trading Posts
- Terraforming Mars
- A Short Hike(?)
- A Story Beside(?)
- Aces & Adventures(?)
- Arcade Spirits(?)
- Battlestar Galactica Deadlock(?)
- Beyond Blue(?)
- Cat Quest(?)
- Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!(?)
- EARTHLOCK(?)
- Harmony's Odyssey(?)
- Homeworld Remastered Collection(?)
- Lacuna â A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure(?)
- Minecraft: Java Edition - MCC Island Jingle Jam Rewards Pack(?)
- Monster Prom(?)
- Sifu Deluxe Cosmetic Pack(?)
- Spirit of the Island(?)
- SUPERHOT(?)
- Tinytopia(?)
- Toodee and Topdee(?)
- Train Valley 2(?)
- Turbo Golf Racing(?)
- Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story(?)
- Xenonauts(?)
- Back 4 Blood
- Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
- Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
- Batman: Arkham Knight Premium Edition
- Batmanâ˘: Arkham Origins
- Injustice 2 Legendary Edition
- Mad Max
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition
- Mortal Kombat 11
- Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Add-On Bundle
- Mortal Kombat XL
- Bionic Commando: Rearmed
- Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
- Lost Planet 3 - Complete
- Mega Man Legacy Collection
- STRIDER⢠/ ăšăăŠă¤ăăźéŁçŤÂŽ
- 112 Operator
- 911 Operator
- The Amazing American Circus
- Armello
- Backbone
- Calico
- Euro Truck Simulator 2
- Farming Simulator 17
- Ghostrunner
- Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
- Lust from Beyond: M Edition
- Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
- Orbital Racer
- Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Enhanced Plus Edition
- PAYDAY 2
- Pilgrims
- Soulblight
- Space Crew: Legendary Edition
- Starfinder Core Rulebook (Paizo key) and Starfinder Adventure: Junker's Delight (Paizo key)
- Strange Brigade
- Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
- System Shock 2
- System Shock: Enhanced Edition
- Ticket to Ride
- XCOMÂŽ 2
- X-Morph: Defense Complete Pack
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York
- Werewolf: The Apocalypse â Heart of the Forest
- Day of the Tentacle Remastered
- Grim Fandango Remastered
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- STAR WARSŽ: Knights of the Old Republic⢠II
- Highway Blossoms
- HunieCam Studio
- KARAKARA
- Sunrider Academy
- Sunrider: Liberation Day - Captain's Edition
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends: 2 Card Packs (Skyrim) 1 Event Ticket 100 Gold 100 Souls
- ESO Vanity Pet: Bristlegut Piglet and 15 Days of ESO Plus
- Ame no Marginal -Rain Marginal-
- KARAKARA
- Memory's Dogma CODE:01
- Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project
- Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology Project - Season Pass
- A Kiss For the Petals - Remembering How We Met
- Sakura Angels
- Beach Bounce
- Beach Bounce - Soundtrack
- Blue Rose
- Lionessy Story
- My Personal Angel
- Natural - Beyond Nature -
- Postmen Of Horizon (removed from Steam Store)
- Koi-Koi Japan [Hanafuda playing cards]
- Mahjong Pretty Girls Battle
- Mahjong Pretty Girls Battle : School Girls Edition
- Poker Pretty Girls Battle: Texas Hold'em
- Pretty Girls Mahjong Solitaire
- Guns of Icarus Alliance
- Guns of Icarus Online
- Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
- Lethal League
- Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
- Tempest - Treasure Lands
- Tempest - Original Soundtrack
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf
- Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
- Tenta Shooter
- Gun Gun Pixies
- DUSK
- For The King
- Book of Demons
- PlateUp!
- Kingdom Two Crowns
- White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
- Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
- Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
- Steel Ratsâ˘
- Hue
- Sifu Deluxe Edition Upgrade Bundle (Epic key)
- Gal*Gun: Double Peace
- The Invisible Hours
- Synergia
- ROCKETRON
- Project Nimbus: Complete Edition
- Dead Age
- Spirit Hunter: NG
- Slain: Back from Hell(?)
- Cook, Serve, Delicious!
- Tower of Time
- Danger Scavenger
- Survive the Nights
- Valfaris
- Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
- This War of Mine
- 112 Operator
- 911 Operator
- Book of Demons
- Broken Age
- Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
- Crying Suns
- Crying Suns
- Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
- Driftland: The Magic Revival
- Liberated (GOG key)
- Moon Hunters
- Out of Reach: Treasure Royale
- Wanderlust: Travel Stories (GOG key)
- WARSAW
- X-Morph: Defense + European Assault, Survival of the Fittest, and Last Bastion DLC (I believe this redeems as the linked Complete Pack, minus the soundtrack)
- ÎV: Rings of Saturn(?)
- Arcade Paradise
- Calico
- Say No! More
- Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
- Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
- Phoenix Point: Year One Edition
- Deliver Us The Moon
- Morkredd
- Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos
- Spirit Hunter: NG
- Survivalist: Invisible Strain
- Warhammer: Vermintide 2
- ENDLESS⢠Space 2
- Surviving the Aftermath
- The Long Dark
- Duck Game
- SCP: Secret Files
- WWE 2K23
- The Jackbox Party Pack
- Outward (redeems as the base game only, not the linked Definitive Edition)
- Outward - The Soroboreans
- Outward Soundtrack
- Blade Assault
- Founders' Fortune
- Hokko Life
- Monster Crown
- Othercide
- Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
- ScourgeBringer
- Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
- HOT WHEELS UNLEASHEDâ˘
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition
- Sonic CD (removed from Steam Store)
- LEGOÂŽ Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGOÂŽ Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- STRIDER⢠/ ăšăăŠă¤ăăźéŁçŤÂŽ
- Bionic Commando
- Full Metal Furies
- Ultra Street FighterÂŽ IV
- Starbound
- Mafia III: Sign of the Times
- BioShock 2
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition
- Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
- The Mean Greens - Plastic Warfare
- Crusaders of the Lost Idols Legendary Starter Pack
- Project CARS (removed from Steam Store)
WANT:
- 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
- Astebreed: Definitive Edition
- Avernum: Escape from the Pit
- BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
- CrossCode
- Dead Rising 4
- Dungreed
- Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
- Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
- Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition
- Myst (2021)
- NBA 2K23
- NECROPOLIS: BRUTAL EDITION
- Omensight: Definitive Edition
- OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
- OPUS: Rocket of Whispers
- OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
- Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
- RAGE
- Resident Evil Village
- The Jackbox Party Pack 5
- The Jackbox Party Pack 6
- The Jackbox Party Pack 7
- Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
- Zombie Army 4: Dead War
- any extra copies of WWE 2K23
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2024.05.14 01:16 jack_skellington Dear Bethesda, I'm perma-quitting Fallout 76, and I want you to know why. You can't win me back, but maybe you can help others.
So I logged out of F76 just now, and I will never log back in. It's over for me. The whole issue is 100% avoidable, though. I want to tell Bethesda why they lost me, and obviously this will give away some ways to keep other players.
First, the minor issues, which I'd solve with a mod in Fallout 4, but which are obnoxiously ever-present in the un-moddable F76:
Not terrible, I'll rebuild. Over the last 3 days, I rebuilt a lot. My place is not good, I'm still low-level, but I had all the crafting, a vending machine, turrets for protection (which almost never seem to trigger on enemies, by the way), beds, and even got a settler who I met, who just hangs out at my settlement and plays guitar. Great.
And then today, the server locked up or went offline mid-game, and I booted back to the main screen. I had been in build mode at the time. I think that might factor in. When I got back in, it couldn't place my camp, gave me a free relocation, I took it, and when I put down the C.A.M.P. what did I get? It saved ONE ROOF TILE. Literally everything from the last 2 weeks was lost. To rebuild I'd need to get the resources again and re-place everything, new. I logged into a new game to see if it was a quirk, but it wasn't.
Bethesda, losing the items I had placed down today when it froze? Understandable. Losing everything, including the original building from days ago? Even the basic concrete flooring from 2 weeks ago? HOW? How could you lose THAT?
Bethesda, the game isn't good enough to persist with through this kind of mistake. I can forgive those smaller things like the cheery delusional "are we in a post-apoc game? tee hee it doesn't seem like it" theme, but if you're gonna do that AND then lose hours & hours & hours of my effort, WTF am I doing here? I'm not rebuilding, Bethesda. Sorry.
But maybe you can fix that for anyone else who is going to hit that same wall. Good luck.
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First, the minor issues, which I'd solve with a mod in Fallout 4, but which are obnoxiously ever-present in the un-moddable F76:
- NPCs and their never-ending quips. Going to Blue Ridge and hearing Johnny Bills (?) say over and over and over and over again that it's "better exercise than trucking," just OH MY GOD SHUT UP. The amount of repetitive one-liners you have every NPC doing is insane.
- The game looks like what happens when you ask the nice foster family in Shazam to make a Fallout game. The land is bright and lush, to the point it doesn't look apocalypse-touched much at all, unless you look at roads that are falling apart, or buildings with a crumbled section. But more than that, it's... so wholesome, with Responders sincerely obsessed with helping everyone but yet literally zero depiction of anyone actually injured or needing help. The hospital beds at the golf course? Empty. The "whole lot of work" they do? They're all lounging, leaning against walls. There is no crisis center. For that matter, IS there a crisis? I keep hearing that there is, but these areas seem wholly devoid of people in pain or suffering radiation sickness.
- The unrelenting nothing. Here is what I mean. I went to talk to a Responder leader, whose name I can't be bothered to remember, and she had 3 other leaders that she could talk about. OK! Here comes the mystery or questing or something, right? She's gonna tell me that something is up with one of these leaders, or there is some problem I can solve. So I ask about the first person. She praises him/her. I ask about the 2nd. Same, just gushing about how nice everyone is. So I ask about the 3rd. And that person is lovely and admirable too, and there are no problems, and THERE IS NOTHING FOR ME TO DO. Over and over again, we get dialogue wasted on nothingness. There was no reason to read or get invested, because the text is just, "everything fine, nothing to see here." WHY?
Not terrible, I'll rebuild. Over the last 3 days, I rebuilt a lot. My place is not good, I'm still low-level, but I had all the crafting, a vending machine, turrets for protection (which almost never seem to trigger on enemies, by the way), beds, and even got a settler who I met, who just hangs out at my settlement and plays guitar. Great.
And then today, the server locked up or went offline mid-game, and I booted back to the main screen. I had been in build mode at the time. I think that might factor in. When I got back in, it couldn't place my camp, gave me a free relocation, I took it, and when I put down the C.A.M.P. what did I get? It saved ONE ROOF TILE. Literally everything from the last 2 weeks was lost. To rebuild I'd need to get the resources again and re-place everything, new. I logged into a new game to see if it was a quirk, but it wasn't.
Bethesda, losing the items I had placed down today when it froze? Understandable. Losing everything, including the original building from days ago? Even the basic concrete flooring from 2 weeks ago? HOW? How could you lose THAT?
Bethesda, the game isn't good enough to persist with through this kind of mistake. I can forgive those smaller things like the cheery delusional "are we in a post-apoc game? tee hee it doesn't seem like it" theme, but if you're gonna do that AND then lose hours & hours & hours of my effort, WTF am I doing here? I'm not rebuilding, Bethesda. Sorry.
But maybe you can fix that for anyone else who is going to hit that same wall. Good luck.
2024.05.14 01:03 blahyawnblah 209-acre prescribed burn set to start Tuesday west of Bend, just west of the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center
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2024.05.14 00:39 SolidusSnake57432 (FNV) TTW mod support-I may have went a bit crazy with mods and now need help to fix the mess ive made. Was working until i installed Dyanvision and a few other mods. Now CTDs upon loading into a worldspace. pls help(removed ENB for Reshade as i was told it helps with performance)
Load order
FalloutNV.esmDeadMoney.esm
HonestHearts.esm
OldWorldBlues.esm
LonesomeRoad.esm
GunRunnersArsenal.esm
Fallout3.esm
Anchorage.esm
ThePitt.esm
BrokenSteel.esm
PointLookout.esm
Zeta.esm
CaravanPack.esm
ClassicPack.esm
MercenaryPack.esm
TribalPack.esm
NavmeshOverhaul.esm
TaleOfTwoWastelands.esm
YUPTTW.esm
Vanilla Enhancements.esm
Main And Pause Menus Overhaul.esm
Uncut Wasteland.esp
Rebuild the Capital.esm
Functional Post Game Ending.esm
TTW Reputations.esm
MoreMojave.esm
SSTIndustrializedSloan.esm
TLD_Travelers.esm
AWorldOfPainFO3.esm
Regulators.esm
SSTGroundedRangerStationCharlie.esm
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2024.05.14 00:39 TradedMedia Matthew Kanner Of Keller Williams Sells West Hollywood Multifamily For $2.99M
943 North Gardner Street, a Mid-Century 8-unit multifamily property in West Hollywood, was sold for $2,990,000. The property offers significant investment potential in a highly desirable location with easy access to amenities, employment centers, and recreational options. Boasting a WalkScore of 93, this property is positioned for strong returns in one of Southern California's most sought-after rental markets.
Learn More: Matthew Kanner Of Keller Williams Sells West Hollywood Multifamily For $2.99M
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Summary of transaction details:
- Property Type: Multifamily
- Transaction Amount: $2,990,000
- Units: 8
- Price Per Unit: $373,750
- Square Footage: 6,440
- Price Per Square Foot: $464
- Address: 943 North Gardner Street
- Market: West Hollywood
Learn More: Matthew Kanner Of Keller Williams Sells West Hollywood Multifamily For $2.99M
2024.05.14 00:36 Coupe368 Update on Stormwater Meeting Today 5/13
This is a FEE, not a tax. If it was a tax it would be proportional to the value of the home.
The area is capped at 2500 square feet of impervious area, so a small $100k home pays the same as a $10,000,000 mansion. This is very regressive, and this wouldnât happen if it was part of property tax and not an "add-on" fee.
Patty Sheehan District 4 made a pretty relevant statement that with all the new construction they seem to fill in the stormwater swales as soon as they get their certificate of occupancy.
"When a small 600 square foot home is torn down and replaced with two giant homes on the same lot, there is going to be more runoff, but the wastewater fees do not reflect this."
Robert Stuart District 3 asked questions on why there was a cap on the fee, the answer he was given was basically âthatâs the way weâve always done it.â
Mayor Dyer asked for more explanation on the cap and what options they had, the response was âthey are doing a study that will take 6 more months.â
Robert Stuart District 3 asked if there was another formula for rates that they could use instead of square feet. The answer he got was âthis is it or its not.â
There were several speakers from the West Side of Orlando who were clearly upset that the city is raising their fees in such a dramatic fashion when they have neglected the stormwater systems in their neighborhoods for decades.
Most of the speakers feel the dramatic amount of in fill housing added close to downtown in the last few years is causing the problem.
Lake Nona people already pay a separate fee for stormwater drainage and they donât understand why they should have to pay more for the rest of Orlando because their stuff is brand new and in good condition.
Many speakers expressed that they could not understand the way the city calculated the impervious areas. (I donât understand it either.)
Lots of anger was expressed over the 40 million dollar tax break for a developer in downtown when they turn around and are trying to squeeze the poorest residents in Orlando for another $17 million to pay for the stormwater shortage.
https://www.cfpublic.org/economy/2024-04-22/orlando-backs-entertainment-district-near-kia-center-with-40m-tax-break
Everyone voted for the amendment except Tony Ortiz District 2. (I think)
If you were there and I missed something, please let me know and I can amend this post.
submitted by Coupe368 to orlando [link] [comments]
The area is capped at 2500 square feet of impervious area, so a small $100k home pays the same as a $10,000,000 mansion. This is very regressive, and this wouldnât happen if it was part of property tax and not an "add-on" fee.
Patty Sheehan District 4 made a pretty relevant statement that with all the new construction they seem to fill in the stormwater swales as soon as they get their certificate of occupancy.
"When a small 600 square foot home is torn down and replaced with two giant homes on the same lot, there is going to be more runoff, but the wastewater fees do not reflect this."
Robert Stuart District 3 asked questions on why there was a cap on the fee, the answer he was given was basically âthatâs the way weâve always done it.â
Mayor Dyer asked for more explanation on the cap and what options they had, the response was âthey are doing a study that will take 6 more months.â
Robert Stuart District 3 asked if there was another formula for rates that they could use instead of square feet. The answer he got was âthis is it or its not.â
There were several speakers from the West Side of Orlando who were clearly upset that the city is raising their fees in such a dramatic fashion when they have neglected the stormwater systems in their neighborhoods for decades.
Most of the speakers feel the dramatic amount of in fill housing added close to downtown in the last few years is causing the problem.
Lake Nona people already pay a separate fee for stormwater drainage and they donât understand why they should have to pay more for the rest of Orlando because their stuff is brand new and in good condition.
Many speakers expressed that they could not understand the way the city calculated the impervious areas. (I donât understand it either.)
Lots of anger was expressed over the 40 million dollar tax break for a developer in downtown when they turn around and are trying to squeeze the poorest residents in Orlando for another $17 million to pay for the stormwater shortage.
https://www.cfpublic.org/economy/2024-04-22/orlando-backs-entertainment-district-near-kia-center-with-40m-tax-break
Everyone voted for the amendment except Tony Ortiz District 2. (I think)
If you were there and I missed something, please let me know and I can amend this post.
2024.05.14 00:21 Bambie1613 Is it normal to be thrown on a client with zero background information on them
Iâve been an RBT for a year now and a para for 2 years before that. Iâve worked at 2 clinics and just started a new clinic last Monday. I spent most of last week shadowing someone and then I did my comp on Friday. Today I come to work and Iâm told that I am with a kid Iâve never shadowed or been told about. I didnât even know the name of the client nor did I have a tablet or a log in to rethink to even take data or run anything! I understand sometimes you have to cover for other therapist but usually someone familiar with the client was there for me to shadow or the BCBA would come in there and give me more information on that client but neither of those happened. I went into the clients room and read the âcoverage information sheetâ the bip and a board that is on the wall with all the information on said client. Now to start the information sheet, the board, and the papers on the wall all said different times and schedules and I was so confused. Everything I was doing with the client there was someone telling me I wasnât supposed to be doing that or my client wasnât allowed to do certain things that Iâve already allowed them to do. I ended up with so many behaviors because I wasnât able to do any antecedent prevention. This is my first day on the floor and I was so overwhelmed!! When the center manager called me into her office to finally set me up with a rethink log in she asked me how my morning was going and I told her bad. When I explained the situation to her it felt like she didnât care. She asked if I went to the bcba but the only bcba I even met was the one for the kid I was shadowing last week so I didnât even know who to go to. I explained to her that the information didnât match up and that I was confused. She told me she was tell the BCBA and then told me I need to be in uniform tomorrow. ( I was just given my shirt 10 minutes before that. Felt like she didnât even care. I felt so overwhelmed and unsupported I donât even want to go back tomorrow. I donât know what to do! I feel so defeated. I was excited to start at this clinic thinking Iâve finally find one I like just for this to happen đ
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2024.05.14 00:14 donnydoom After finishing the game, here is my review.
Story - Overall, I thought the story was good. The premise felt some what familiar, but that's not necessarily bad. I was a little confused during the True Ending (I guess it's the true ending?), but overall, it was easy enough to follow and I do like that there are a couple of twists. Not bad for a company that has only made mobile games so far. Nikke has a decent story as well, albeit sort of similar to Stellar Blade. Obviously not 1:1, but similar.
Gameplay - This is where the game shines, and even the developers stated they sidelined the story to make sure the gameplay was good. The controls are responsive, EVE dodges and parries as soon as you hit the button. I normally suck at parries in the Soulsborne games, but this game made me feel awesome when I parried a long combo. Also, because it's so responsive, if I messed up, I truly felt like it was my fault. The blink and the other move, I forget the name, were also cool additions to this genre, though I don't consider this a complete Soulslike game. Probably closer to God of War 2018 and Ragnarok. The platforming needs work, and is one of two gripes on the game. At some points, she sort of snaps to the platforms, and then other times she just will not. It's rather inconsistent. The other gripe is some of the fast travel points. Some were entirely too close to one another, while you would have some that were way too far apart. They should have had one at each fishing spot, and not had so many clustered in the Great Desert. Meanwhile, the west side has two in the northern part, and none on the south. It was just odd to me. One last thing, I also like that the game turned into a survival horror during a couple of parts. It was a nice break from hacking and slashing, though the platforming parts were a pain at times. I also felt like Matrix 11 seemed to drag on for a very long time, while the space center not as much. Except for the god forsaken turret section. That part was terrible.
Enemy design - They need to get this person on a Silent Hill game or they need to make a horror game. Some of these designs were very reminiscent of Silent Hill, and we're just overall plain awesome. One enemy has a damn grindesaw for a head. The survival horror section enemies also reminded me a lot of Resident Evil, so they did a great job of capturing that feeling in a hack and slash game. And the biblically accurate angel near the end was amazing.
Outfits - Every outfit in this game is amazing, even the teddy bear one. I honestly can't decide which one she looks sexiest in, classiest in or just overall best. If I had to pick, sexiest would be prototype (the feet are weird though), classiest would be photogenic and best overall would be magician. But it's honestly hard to say, because ocean maid, black pearl are awesome. And there as so many classy ones that make her look awesome. Ugh, it's hard to decide definitively!
Overall, I would say this game deserves it's praises, and they have some room to grow. Much like Lies of P, these developers have shown that they shouldn't be taken lightly just because they primarily make mobile games. They have some real strengths and can make an awesome, compelling game. I can't wait to see where they go from here, and I hope the make a sequel.
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Gameplay - This is where the game shines, and even the developers stated they sidelined the story to make sure the gameplay was good. The controls are responsive, EVE dodges and parries as soon as you hit the button. I normally suck at parries in the Soulsborne games, but this game made me feel awesome when I parried a long combo. Also, because it's so responsive, if I messed up, I truly felt like it was my fault. The blink and the other move, I forget the name, were also cool additions to this genre, though I don't consider this a complete Soulslike game. Probably closer to God of War 2018 and Ragnarok. The platforming needs work, and is one of two gripes on the game. At some points, she sort of snaps to the platforms, and then other times she just will not. It's rather inconsistent. The other gripe is some of the fast travel points. Some were entirely too close to one another, while you would have some that were way too far apart. They should have had one at each fishing spot, and not had so many clustered in the Great Desert. Meanwhile, the west side has two in the northern part, and none on the south. It was just odd to me. One last thing, I also like that the game turned into a survival horror during a couple of parts. It was a nice break from hacking and slashing, though the platforming parts were a pain at times. I also felt like Matrix 11 seemed to drag on for a very long time, while the space center not as much. Except for the god forsaken turret section. That part was terrible.
Enemy design - They need to get this person on a Silent Hill game or they need to make a horror game. Some of these designs were very reminiscent of Silent Hill, and we're just overall plain awesome. One enemy has a damn grindesaw for a head. The survival horror section enemies also reminded me a lot of Resident Evil, so they did a great job of capturing that feeling in a hack and slash game. And the biblically accurate angel near the end was amazing.
Outfits - Every outfit in this game is amazing, even the teddy bear one. I honestly can't decide which one she looks sexiest in, classiest in or just overall best. If I had to pick, sexiest would be prototype (the feet are weird though), classiest would be photogenic and best overall would be magician. But it's honestly hard to say, because ocean maid, black pearl are awesome. And there as so many classy ones that make her look awesome. Ugh, it's hard to decide definitively!
Overall, I would say this game deserves it's praises, and they have some room to grow. Much like Lies of P, these developers have shown that they shouldn't be taken lightly just because they primarily make mobile games. They have some real strengths and can make an awesome, compelling game. I can't wait to see where they go from here, and I hope the make a sequel.
2024.05.14 00:00 ClaimSalt1697 A MASTER LIST of real world tie-ins to ACOTAR: Part 2âWorld Map, Items, Terms & Other â¨đ
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If this is the first post you've landed on, see Part 1 above for an introductory explanation to this two part post.
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UK + IRELAND
PRYTHIANA combination of Prydain, the old Welsh name for Britain, and Brython, which translates to âAncient Britonsâ from Welsh.HYBERN
A riff of Hibernia, the Classical Latin name for Ireland.
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ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN-PARALLEL LOCATIONS
ILLYRIAThe Ancient Greeks used the term Illyria to define a region in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. The numerous peoples who populated those areas were known collectively as the Illyrians. The region itself is quite mountainous.THE MIDDLE
May refer to the Midlands, the central part of England, though geographically the Prythian map places the Middle central to Prythian, not central to England; with the Prythian inclusion of Scotland, the Middle on Prythian maps is located further north than the actual Midlands of England.UNDER THE MOUNTAIN
A potential nod to the Schiehallion, a cone-shaped mountain often referred to as the center of Scotland. It's name comes from the Gaelic SÏth Chailleann, meaning "fairy hill of the Caledonians." On the southwestern side of the mountain is said to lie the well-concealed Uamh Tom a' Mhòr-fhir, a cave serving as an entrance to the underworld.THE WESTERN ISLES
As the Schiehallion lies in the middle of Scotland (the Night Court) and not the middle of mainland UK (Prythian), the Sciehallion could instead be representative of Ramiel.
May refer to the Outer Hebrides, also known as the Western Isles, which is an island chain off the west coast of mainland Scotland. They are also sometimes known as Innse Gall, a Gaelic term meaning "islands of the foreigners/strangers" which was originally used by mainland Highlanders when the islands were ruled by the Norse.THE PRISON
ACOTAR role: The Prison is located in the Western Isles.
Though located in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland rather than the Outer, the Prison may be a nod to Beinn Shiantaidh, which is Scottish Gaelic for "holy mountain." It is located on the western side of the Island of Jura and is the second highest peak of the Paps of Jura.VALLAHAN
Fun fact: Pap is of Old Norse origin and means breast.
Valhalla is the hall of slain warriors in Norse mythology, located in Asgard, where those who die in combat live in peace under the leadership of the god, Odin. They are said to dwell in Valhalla until the events of RagnarĂśk, where they will then march out to fight in aid of Odin against the jĂśtnar, a type of being in Germanic mythology.ADRIATA
ACOTAR role: Vallahan is a faerie territory located in the northwest portion of the Continent.
The Adriatic Sea is located in Southern Europe and separates the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan Peninsula. It contains more than 1,300 islands.BOG OF OORID
The Oorid Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland.CRETEA
Crete is the largest and southernmost island in Greece.LAPPLUND
ACOTAR role: Cretea is where Miryam and Drakon's people lived following the War.
Lapland is a geographic region in Northern Fennoscandia which covers much of the Nordic countries. It is also a province of Sweden and the largest region of Finland.ITICA
ACOTAR role: Lapplund is where the Cauldron was hidden.
Ithaca is an island featured in the Odyssey and was the island home of Odysseus. It is also a real island in Greece. The Kathara Monastery is located in Ithaca.MONTESERE
ACOTAR role: Itica is one of three temples where the feet of the Cauldron were hidden.
Montserrat is a mountain range near Barcelona.RAVENNIA
ACOTAR role: Montesere is a fae territory located in the Continent's NW and is considered generally wealthy. They allied with the loyalists in the War.
Ravenna is located in Northern Italy and was the capital of the Western Roman Empire.DUNMERE
ACOTAR role: Ravenna is a fae territory on the Continent and allied with the Loyalists during the War.
Dunmere is a hamlet in Cornwall, England.NEVA
ACOTAR role: Dunmere is a town located within the Night Court, between Velaris and the sea.
The Neva is the fourth-largest river in Europe and is located in northwestern Russia.SCYTHIA
ACOTAR role: Neva is one of the largest human cities on the Continent and is where the Archeron sisters' father travels to trade.
The Scythians were an ancient Eastern Iranic equestrian nomadic people who migrated from Central Asia to the steppes of modern-day Ukraine and Southern Russia.ROSEHALL
ACOTAR role: Scythia is one of the territories of the human lands on the Continent, ruled by Queen Vassa. They are said to be a horse loving people.
Rosehall is the name of a remote hamlet in the Scottish Highlands.
Fun fact: The 2nd Duke of Westminster acquired the Rosehall estate and his mistress at the time, Coco Chanel, redecorated the interior to her own liking. Winston Churchill, a close friend of the Duke, also visited the estate.
ACOTAR role: Rosehall is mentioned in ACOFAS and is theorized to be the place where Azriel's mother resides.
AFRICA-PARALLEL LOCATIONS
THE BLACK LANDBlack Land translates from Kemet, a popular ancient name for Egypt, which is derived from the color of the fertile black soil along the cultivated area of the Nile valley.THE ERYTHRIAN SEA
ACOTAR role: The Black Land is a region of the continent where human slaves were ruled over by a High Fae queen. Miryam and Drakon joined the mortals in the War and freed Miryam's people by crossing the desert and eventually the sea.
The Erythraean Sea, originally an Ancient Greek geographical designation, has been used as a name for the Red Sea which lies between Africa and Asia.
ACOTAR role: Drakon used his magic to split the Erythian Sea.
ASIA-PARALLEL LOCATIONS
XIANXi'an is the the most populous city in Northwest China snd the second most popular tourist destination in China.BHARAT
ACOTAR role: Xian is a Fae territory on the Continent and allied with the Loyalists during the War. A large majority of the Dawn Court is made of Fae from Xian, including Thesan's mother. Feyre remarks that Amren may have molded her mortal body after their peoples.
BhÄrat is one of the two principal official short names for the Republic of India.RASK
ACOTAR role: The Archerons lost their fortune when their father's ships sank on the way to Bharat.
May refer to Rask, a city in Iran, that serves as both capital of its county and district.
ACOTAR role: Rask is a Fae territory on the Continent and allied with the Loyalists during the War.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
VELARISPossibly derived from the Latin vÄlo*,* meaning "to veil, cover, wrap" along with "to hide, conceal" and "to clothe in." Could also derive from the Latin vÄlum, meaning "to veil, curtain" and also indicates a tarpaulin acting as cover for outdoor spaces.THE WALL
No singular reference, but the presence of a wall separating one race from another, often humans from mythical beings, is rife throughout history, mythology, and fantasy.THE MOONSTONE PALACE
One from each category that has loose ties to ACOTAR: (1) Hadrian's Wall, ie the Roman Wall, a defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia. It spanned from coast to coast, cutting across the entire width of Northern England. (2) In Norse mythology, the Master Builder asking for the hand of the goddess Freyja as payment for constructing a wall around Asgard to defend the gods. (3) The English village of Wall in Neil Gaiman's Stardust, named after the wall separating the land of Faerie from the mortal realm, highly guarded and cautioned against for mortals seeking to pass through.
Romans linked moonstone to the moon goddess Diana (goddess of wild animals and the hunt) and Ancient Greeks linked it to their lunar deities Artemis, Hecate, and Selene.SIDRA RIVER
Sidra is a name of Latin origin and means "Goddess of the stars" or "like a star."RAMIEL
Ramiel is a fallen Watcher, a type of Biblical angel, one of the 20 Watchers that rebelled against God by mating with mortal women, therefore creating the Nephilim (Shadowhunters, anyone?). Ramiel means "God has thundered." Ramiel is sometimes conflated with Remiel, also known as Jeremiel, meaning "God shall have mercy," as is listed as one of the seven Holy Angels. He is the archangel of hope and is responsible for divine visions and guiding the souls of the faithful into Heaven.POOL OF STARLIGHT
No plausible connection found, though there is a famous pool in Greek mythologyâa pool Mnemosyne presided over in Hades, counterpart to the river Lethe. Dead souls would drink from Lethe to wipe their past lives from remembrance when reincarnated. Those who drank from Mnemosyne's pool remembered and halted their transmigration of the soul.ATHELWOOD
Ethel (also aethel) is an Old English word meaning "noble." Athelwood can mean "noblewood."GOLLIAN MOUNTAINS
ACOTAR role: Athelwood is Morrigan's estate located in the Night Court.
GĂśll is one of the named Valkyries from Norse mythology. Her name means "tumult," or "noise, battle."MYRMIDONS
ACOTAR role: The Gollian Mountains are where the Valkyries were slain during the War.
In Ancient Greek mythology, the Myrmidons were an Ancient Greek tribe. In the Iliad, they are the soldiers commanded by Achilles. Myrmidon has also come to mean "a follower or subordinate of a powerful person, typically one who is unscrupulous or carries out orders unquestioningly."CESERA
ACOTAR role: The Myrmidons are a set of mountains serving as the border between the Day Court and the Night Court from which the Illyrians migrated.
No direct reference found, but may allude to Caesarea, the name of numerous cities and locations throughout the Roman Empire.SANGRAVAH
ACOTAR role: Cesera is one of three temples where the feet of the Cauldron were hidden.
No direct reference found (and I lost my mind searching for one). Closest I came to was the similarly sounding Angharad, a feminine Welsh name, long associated with Welsh royalty, history, and myth, including Arthurian legend.GREENFIELD VILLAGE
ACOTAR role: Sangravah is one of three temples where the feet of the Cauldron were hidden.
No direct connection found, though Greenfield is the name of several villages of England.WINDHAVEN CAMP
ACOTAR role: Greenfield village is a neighboring village to where Feyre grew up and where Isaac Hale's wife is from.
No connection found, though a separate Windhaven also appears in Tower of Dawn in the TOG series. AltunâWindhaven being the rough translationâis located in a three-peaked mountain range and is the home of Sartaq's hearth-mother and family.THE WOLF'S DEN
Fun fact: Windhaven is the name of a science-fiction novel by George R. R. Martin and Lisa Tuttle following a group of humans who crash-landed on a foreign planet and learned to craft their own wings out of the spaceship wreckage.
No connection found, BUT fun fact: there is a named Wolf's Den castle in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series (aka Game of Thrones) that now serves as a prison. "All the days were much the same inside the Wolf's Den, and any change was usually for the worse." A Dance with Dragons, Ch 29SILVERSPRING CREEK
ACOTAR role: The Wolf's Den is the name of the worst tavern in Velaris that Nesta is known to frequent.
No plausible connection found, BUT fun fact: "Silver Springs" is a song written by Stevie Nicks, performed by Fleetwood Mac, and is so strongly ACOTAR-coded even my non-loving playlist-to-book self can't deny it. If you want more bread crumbles that SJM is a Stevie Nicks fan, "Rhiannon" and it's lyric origins have potential ties to the Rhiannon of TOG.STRYGA'S CASTLE
You could be my silver springBlue-green colors flashin'I would be your only dreamYour shinin' autumn ocean crashin'
Time cas t a spell on you*, but you won't forget me*I know I could have loved youBut you would not let me
ACOTAR role: Silverspring Creek is a stream running through Feyre's human village, near where she hunted rabbits.
No direct reference found, but due to Stryga/the Weaver resembling a female demon akin to a vampire in Slavic mythology (see the Monster section above), it is possible Stryga's former home, before she was confined to her cottage, is reminiscent of Bram Stoker's 1897 Dracula and the Transylvanian Castle complete with three vampiric sister brides who entice men with their beauty and charm before proceeding to feed upon them.
The Night Sky
ARKTOSArktos, also written Arctus, means "bear" in Ancient Greek. Arktos was a centaur who fought against the Lapith spearmen. The Arktos Megale (aka Ursa Major, the Great Bear) is one of the original 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy who drew on earlier works by Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, and Assyrian astronomers.CARYNTH
ACOTAR role: Arktos is one of the three regarded holy stars (the furthest left star) of the Illyrians and serves as part of the symbol for the Night Court. The echelon of Arktosian is reserved for Illyrians who survive the Blood Right but fail to reach Ramiel.
May refer to Corinth, an ancient city that was one of the largest and most important of Greece, or Carinthia, the southernmost Austrian state in the Eastern Alps, noted for its mountains and lakes.ORISTES
ACOTAR role: Carynth is one of the three regarded holy stars (the middle star) of the Illyrians and serves as part of the symbol for the Night Court. The echelon of Carynthian is reserved for Illyrians who scale the summit of Ramiel during the Blood Rite and are considered elite warriors.
Orestes (also spelled Orestes) means "stands on a mountain" and he is the subject of several Ancient Greek plays and myths concerning his madness and purification.Locations not listed: A slew of various more minor locations have not been listed, including the Four Market Squares of Velaris, certain cottages and houses, and even the Ironcrest Illyrian war-camp.
ACOTAR role: Orestes is one of the three regarded holy stars (the furthest right star) of the Illyrians and serves as part of the symbol for the Night Court. The echelon of Oristian is reserved for Illyrians who make it to the Ramiel during the Blood Rite but don't reach the top.
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THE CAULDRON
There are many magical cauldrons present in various mythologies, one being the Pair Dadeni in Welsh mythology, a magical cauldron able to resurrect the dead, and the coire ansic of Irish mythology, the cauldron of the chief god of the Tuatha DĂŠ Danann, which never ran empty.TRUTH-TELLER
Possibly inspired by Fragarach, an Irish mythological sword known as "The Whisperer" or "The Answerer." It was the sword of Nuada, the first high king; it was said that no one could tell a lie with Fragarach at their throat and that the sword inflicting wounds from which no one could recover.THE HARP
May refer to the uaithne, the magical harp of the Dagda, the chief god of the Tuatha DĂŠ Danann in Irish mythology. It could control men's emotions and change the seasons.THE MASK
In Egyptian culture, death masks were designed to guide the spirits of those mummified into the next world.THE UNKNOWN 4th TROVE ITEM
Seen in a vision by Nesta via Lathys, which we now know to be the Horn, and may refer to the Gjallarhorn of Norse mythology, the sound of which is said to herald the beginning of Ragnarok.ATARAXIA
Ataraxia, in Ancient Greek philosophy, was a state of calmness untroubled by mental or emotional disquiet, ie tranquility of the mind. It was considered the ideal mental state for soldiers entering battle.GWYDION
ACOTAR Role: Nesta's Made sword.
Gwydion is a name meaning "born of the trees" and is the given name of Gwydion fab DĂ´n, a magician, hero, and trickster of Welsh mythology. Caer Wydion, the castle of Gwydion, was the traditional Welsh name for the Milky Way.NARBEN
ACOTAR role: The Starsword and twin to Truth-Teller.
No direct reference found, though narben in German means "scar."OUROBOROS MIRROR
ACOTAR role: Narben is a lost sword from the Dread Trove.
The ouroboros is an ancient symbol of a serpent or a dragon eating its own tale, first present in ancient Egyptian iconography and the Greek magical tradition, the term itself deriving from Ancient Greek. It has been used frequently and extensively throughout fantasy literature. It often symbolizes the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.BOOK OF BREATHINGS
The Books of Breathing are a set of ancient Egyptian funerary texts that are intended to enable those deceased to continue their existence in the afterlife. It is a simplified form of the Book of the Dead.VERITAS ORB
Veritas is of Latin origin meaning "truth." It is the name for the Roman virtue of truthfulness and in Roman mythology, Veritas is the Goddess of Truth. Universities and colleges such as Harvard use the term veritas as their motto.SYMPHONIA
Symphonia is Greek in origin and was used to denote a variety of musical instruments.AMARANTHA'S NECKLACE AND RING (JURIAN'S FINGER AND EYE)
Jurian's finger bone and eye, kept by Amarantha, are reminiscent of relics and reliquaries, often religious in nature. Relics typically consist of the physical remains or personal affects of a saint and the reliquary is the container that holds them.FAEBANE
Possibly inspired by wolfsbane (aka aconite or monkshood), a poisonous flower ancient Greeks would poison arrows and bait with to hunt wolves. It is lethal and often fatal and is an oft-used plant and poison within the fantasy genre.
Fun fact: In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamlet himself was killed with an aconite-laced blade.
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DAEMATI
Potentially a combination of the Greek word dae (to give) and the concept of mati, labeled as "the evil eye" in Greek classical antiquity. Daemati may effectively mean "to give the evil eye."THE WEAVER'S SONG
The Weaver's song, sung when Feyre was stealing Rhysand's ring from her cottage, is similar to "The Twa Sisters," a traditional murder ballad dating back to mid 17th century England. It tells of two sisters who travel down to a body of water where the older one pushes the younger one in. A harp or a fiddle is then made out of the murdered sister's body, which plays itself and sings about her murder.
2024.05.13 23:58 musical-amara Rip and Tear: A Decade of Doom
In the annals of gaming history, few titles command the reverence and adoration as the legendary Doom franchise. Born from the minds of John Romero, John Carmack, Adrian Carmack, and Tom Hall, Doom would go on to lay the foundations for just about every modern video game that exists. It was a true tour de force, a success story few could scarce ever imagine.
Released in 1993, Doom was an immediate smash hit, thanks in no small part to its shareware format, which allowed users to experience the first few levels of Knee Deep In the Dead, and then order the full game via the phone number included. Players could then share the floppy disk with their friends, and so on, and so on. It was a truly revolutionary system, and within a single year, Doom had sold over 2 million copies.
The history of the Doom franchise is one of innovation, ultra violence, and controversy (1999's Columbine High School Massacre), and that reputation is one that continued with 2016's DOOM. DOOM was officially revealed at Quakecon 2014, ten years after Doom 3. Players had long resigned to Doom being considered a dead franchise. A reboot had been in the works for a number of years prior, but never got released, having been quietly cancelled by id in 2010. The future was bleak, but the 30 second long teaser ignited a spark that had been burning dimmer every passing year.
Then came E3 2015.
The hype was unreal. The trailer had everything that fans could possibly want. Gore, intense violence, insane run n gun gameplay, a rip-roaring soundtrack and the MFING CHAINSAW. But fans had been let down before. Would it really hold up its promises?
Yes. Yes, it would.
PART I: Presentation
When DOOM burst onto the scene in 2016, it did so with a visual and auditory spectacle that left players awestruck. From the moment the game boots up, players are made aware that this is not your average shooter. You are greeted with a deep, commanding voice. "Rip and tear, until it is DONE."
Immediately, players are greeted with a scene of carnage and the Doom Slayer chained to a table, which, of course, he instantly breaks free from. A zombie attempts to relieve the Slayer of his life but is beaten to the punch with a prompt skull smashing. After putting the other zombies to rest, he interacts with the panel in the corner, is greeted by one Dr. Samuel Hayden, who attempts to justify the outbreak, and decides he would rather kill shit than listen to excuses and destroys the monitor.
That is the introduction to this game. It never wastes the player's time. We aren't here to listen to long droning monologues or watch MGS style cutscenes. id Software knew their audience, and knew what that audience wanted, and they deliver in spades. This introduction sets the tone for the entire experience: relentless action, unapologetic violence, and a protagonist who is as unstoppable as he is uncompromising. The Doom Slayer's disdain for exposition and his single-minded focus on annihilating demons resonate with players who crave a pure, unadulterated gaming experience.
By eschewing lengthy cutscenes and exposition-heavy dialogue in favor of fast-paced gameplay and visceral action, id Software delivers a game that respects the player's time and delivers exactly what they came for: non-stop demon-slaying action. In an era where many games are criticized for padding their runtime with unnecessary filler, DOOM stands out as a shining example of how to create a focused and engaging experience that keeps players coming back for more.
Rather than bombarding players with lengthy exposition or intrusive cutscenes, DOOM opts for a more environmental storytelling approach. Throughout the game, players can discover audio logs, read text-based terminals, and observe environmental details that provide context and background to the events unfolding around them.
The story of DOOM revolves around the Doom Slayer's mission to stop a demonic invasion unleashed by the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) on their Martian facility. As players progress through the game, they uncover details about the UAC's experiments with Hell energy, the origins of the demonic invasion, and the Doom Slayer's own mysterious past.
While the story may not be front and center in DOOM, it nonetheless adds depth and richness to the game world, enhancing the overall experience for players who choose to engage with it. And for those who prefer to focus solely on the action, the story remains secondary, allowing them to enjoy the game on their own terms.
That's all well and good, but what about the actual gameplay? Simply put, it is exhilarating. From the moment you are given control of the Slayer, players are thrust into a frenzy of blood and violence, and it never lets up. At its core, DOOM is a first-person shooter that harkens back to the genre's roots while injecting it with a healthy dose of modern flair. The gameplay is fast-paced, frenetic, and utterly unapologetic in its brutality. You're not just a player â you're the Doom Slayer, a force of nature hell-bent on eradicating every last demon in your path.
Central to the gameplay experience is the game's combat loop, which revolves around a delicate balance of aggression and strategy. In DOOM, there's no hiding behind cover or waiting for your health to regenerate â you're constantly on the move, strafing, dodging, and leaping across the battlefield as you unleash a torrent of bullets, rockets, and plasma upon your enemies.
Weapons include the iconic shotgun, heavy assault rifle, plasma rifle, rocket launcher, and the devastating BFG 9000, among others. Each weapon offers different firing modes, such as single shot, burst fire, and continuous beam, providing players with tactical options in combat. A key aspect of combat is the Glory Kill system, which allows players to perform brutal finishing moves on staggered enemies. Glory Kills not only provide health and ammo but also contribute to the flow of combat by encouraging aggressive play. It is incredibly satisfying to watch the Slayer rip an imp in half or stomp their head into the pavement, and doing so rewards you with a large return of health.
The Chainsaw mechanic is another integral part of combat, allowing players to instantly kill most enemies and gain a large amount of ammo in return. However, Chainsaw fuel is limited and must be managed carefully. Like Glory Kills, watching the chainsaw tear demons apart is incredibly satisfying. Certain demons require more fuel but provide the player with more ammo in return. Balancing which demons you chainsaw and which ones you choose to Glory Kill is an important part of combat.
Exploration is key to progression and is rewarding to those players who choose to do. Hidden throughout the levels of the game are Argent Cells, Praetor Tokens, and Rune Trials. Each of these provide upgrades to your health/shield/ammo, suit, and passive abilities respectively. Also hidden throughout the game are levers that lead you to classic levels from Doom 1 and Doom 2, which then unlock the full level of its respective game, playable from the main menu. You can also find toy models of the Doom Slayer, which unlock various character models to view. On some of these models, the Doom Slayer will perform a unique action when picking it up, such as fist bumping the classic Doomguy. It's a nice and cute little touch added by the developers that does a little to add character to the Slayer, who is a silent protagonist.
id Software masterfully blends modern game design with a deep reverence for the classics, paying homage to the series' storied history while introducing new elements that propel the franchise forward. Central to this approach is the game's character design, which strikes a delicate balance between nostalgia and innovation. At its core is the iconic protagonist, the Doom Slayer, whose design pays homage to the original Doom Marine while incorporating modern updates that make him feel both familiar and fresh. With his battle-worn armor, imposing stature, and silent demeanor, the Doom Slayer is the embodiment of raw power and unrelenting rage.
The game's roster of enemies is a veritable who's who of classic Doom foes, reimagined for the modern era. From the lowly possessed soldiers to the hulking Cyberdemon, each enemy is lovingly crafted to capture the essence of its 1990s counterpart while introducing new mechanics and behaviors that keep players on their toes. Whether you're facing off against the agile Revenants, the relentless Hell Knights, or the grotesque Cacodemons, every encounter is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, punctuated by the satisfying sound of demon flesh being torn asunder.
But the main story is not where it ends. DOOM has an arcade mode, where players can run through the levels again, this time trying for high scores and medals while collecting 1 Ups. It's important to move fast and have accurate aim; the more kills you chain together, the bigger your score is. Getting hit reduces your score. At the end of the level, your score is tallied against others on a leaderboard. It's a great way to incentivize players to keep playing, in order to get a better and better score.
There is also multiplayer, where players compete in various game modes such as classic deathmatch, warpath and free for all. Players can become demons by collecting runes on the battlefield and this gives them a distinct advantage; demons are larger, stronger and more resilient. Players are bizarrely restricted to only two weapons and a loadout in multiplayer, which blew my mind. Loadouts. In a DOOM game. The demons are also massively unbalanced and if one team manages to get a particularly powerful demon such as a baron of hell, then it's a guaranteed win. All in all, the multiplayer just isn't great. You are better off replaying the story or arcade mode, or even SnapMap.
SnapMap is id Software's proprietary level editor, and it puts every other editor on the market to shame. SnapMap is an incredible, intuitive, easy to learn system allowing players to create their own multiplayer, co-op and single player maps. There is an extensive tutorial system that teaches users the basics, and goes up in depth, covering how to use AI triggers, switches, combinations, object layering, actions, recalls, audio cues, etc. Never have I ever seen such an in-depth interface on a console game before. While it is only surface level in the grand scheme of things, SnapMap is a great introduction to teaching users how game development works, and I urge everyone to try it out at least once.
Part II: The Music
In DOOM, the music isn't just a background accompaniment â it's a driving force that propels players forward, electrifying every moment of the gameplay experience. Composed by the incredibly talented Mick Gordon, the soundtrack of DOOM is a relentless onslaught of metal and electronica that perfectly complements the game's fast-paced action and visceral combat. From the moment you boot up the game, you're greeted by the iconic strains of the main theme, a haunting melody that sets the tone for the epic journey that lies ahead. As you traverse the game's environments, the music shifts seamlessly between atmospheric ambience and pulse-pounding metal.
But it's not just the composition of the music that makes it so memorable â it's also the way it's integrated into the gameplay itself. Mick Gordon's dynamic scoring system ensures that the music evolves in real-time based on the player's actions, ramping up in intensity during combat encounters and dialing back during quieter moments of exploration. This creates a sense of momentum and flow that enhances the overall pacing of the game
One of the standout features of the soundtrack is its use of unconventional instrumentation and sound design. Mick Gordon's signature sound combines distorted guitars, pounding drums, and industrial noise to create a sonic palette that is as brutal and unforgiving as the game itself. From the deep, guttural growls of the synth bass to the ear-shredding shrieks of the guitar solos, every element of the music is designed to evoke a sense of chaos and destruction, mirroring the relentless carnage unfolding onscreen.
Of course, no discussion of the music in DOOM would be complete without mentioning the iconic tracks that have become synonymous with the game. From the adrenaline-fueled "Rip & Tear" to the bone-crushing "BFG Division," each track is a masterpiece of composition and production, perfectly capturing the essence of the DOOM experience and elevating it to new heights. Mick Gordon's composition for the DOOM soundtrack is a tour de force in heavy metal and industrial electronica, meticulously crafted to evoke the essence of the game's frenetic gameplay.
The backbone of the soundtrack is the distorted guitar, which provides the driving force behind many of the tracks. Gordon's use of extended-range guitars and custom-tuned instruments gives the music its signature low-end punch, while his aggressive playing style adds a raw, visceral energy to the sound. In addition to guitars, Gordon incorporates a wide range of electronic and synthetic elements into his compositions, including synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled sounds. These elements are used to create atmospheric textures, rhythmic patterns, and dynamic effects.
One of the most innovative aspects of Gordon's sound design is his use of audio manipulation techniques, such as granular synthesis and spectral processing. These techniques allow him to deconstruct and manipulate audio in real-time, creating complex textures and effects.
Perhaps the most revolutionary aspect of Mick Gordon's composition for DOOM is his dynamic scoring system, which adjusts the music in real-time based on the player's actions. This system, known as "MIDI-controlled dynamic music," allows the music to seamlessly transition between different layers and variations depending on the intensity of the gameplay. Gordon achieves this dynamic effect by dividing each track into multiple stems or layers, each representing a different element of the music (e.g., drums, guitars, synths). These stems are then triggered and mixed in real-time using MIDI data generated by the game engine, allowing the music to adapt and evolve dynamically as the player progresses through the game.
Part III: Building a Legacy
All too often in this industry, legacy franchises are either left in the dust to be forgotten, or brought back to a limp fanfare, only to be thrust back into the shadows of the past. This happens for a myriad of reasons, and I believe the biggest one is that they don't respect their legacy, and they don't respect the players who engage with them.
At its core, DOOM is a game that understands what players want: fast-paced action, engaging gameplay, and a sense of empowerment. By focusing on these core principles, id Software created an experience that resonated with players old and new, capturing the spirit of the original games while pushing the series forward. Central to this approach is the game's unwavering commitment to respecting the player. From its minimalist storytelling and streamlined level design to its intuitive controls and dynamic difficulty system, DOOM prioritizes the player's experience above all else, ensuring that every moment of the game is engaging, immersive, and satisfying.
One of the most notable ways that DOOM respects the player is through its approach to difficulty. Rather than imposing artificial barriers or punishing players for their mistakes, the game encourages experimentation and mastery through its responsive gameplay mechanics and adaptive enemy AI. Players are given the freedom to approach encounters in their own way, whether it's through brute force, cunning strategy, or a combination of both.
Another key aspect of DOOM's player-centric design is its emphasis on accessibility. From its difficulty settings and intuitive user interface to its robust accessibility features, such as colorblind modes and customizable controls, the game ensures that players of all skill levels and abilities can enjoy the experience without feeling excluded or overwhelmed.
But perhaps the most important way that DOOM respects the player is through its commitment to fun. At its core, DOOM is a game that prioritizes the player's enjoyment above all else, delivering a seamless and exhilarating experience that keeps players coming back for more. Whether you're blasting demons with a shotgun, exploring hidden secrets, or rocking out to Mick Gordon's pulse-pounding soundtrack, DOOM is a game that never stops prioritizing YOU.
DOOM's legacy is one of respect â respect for the player, respect for the franchise, and respect for the medium of video games as a whole. By prioritizing fun, accessibility, and player agency, id Software created an experience that not only honors the legacy of the original games but also sets a new standard for what a modern first-person shooter can be. And for that, we owe them a debt of gratitude.
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Released in 1993, Doom was an immediate smash hit, thanks in no small part to its shareware format, which allowed users to experience the first few levels of Knee Deep In the Dead, and then order the full game via the phone number included. Players could then share the floppy disk with their friends, and so on, and so on. It was a truly revolutionary system, and within a single year, Doom had sold over 2 million copies.
The history of the Doom franchise is one of innovation, ultra violence, and controversy (1999's Columbine High School Massacre), and that reputation is one that continued with 2016's DOOM. DOOM was officially revealed at Quakecon 2014, ten years after Doom 3. Players had long resigned to Doom being considered a dead franchise. A reboot had been in the works for a number of years prior, but never got released, having been quietly cancelled by id in 2010. The future was bleak, but the 30 second long teaser ignited a spark that had been burning dimmer every passing year.
Then came E3 2015.
The hype was unreal. The trailer had everything that fans could possibly want. Gore, intense violence, insane run n gun gameplay, a rip-roaring soundtrack and the MFING CHAINSAW. But fans had been let down before. Would it really hold up its promises?
Yes. Yes, it would.
PART I: Presentation
When DOOM burst onto the scene in 2016, it did so with a visual and auditory spectacle that left players awestruck. From the moment the game boots up, players are made aware that this is not your average shooter. You are greeted with a deep, commanding voice. "Rip and tear, until it is DONE."
Immediately, players are greeted with a scene of carnage and the Doom Slayer chained to a table, which, of course, he instantly breaks free from. A zombie attempts to relieve the Slayer of his life but is beaten to the punch with a prompt skull smashing. After putting the other zombies to rest, he interacts with the panel in the corner, is greeted by one Dr. Samuel Hayden, who attempts to justify the outbreak, and decides he would rather kill shit than listen to excuses and destroys the monitor.
That is the introduction to this game. It never wastes the player's time. We aren't here to listen to long droning monologues or watch MGS style cutscenes. id Software knew their audience, and knew what that audience wanted, and they deliver in spades. This introduction sets the tone for the entire experience: relentless action, unapologetic violence, and a protagonist who is as unstoppable as he is uncompromising. The Doom Slayer's disdain for exposition and his single-minded focus on annihilating demons resonate with players who crave a pure, unadulterated gaming experience.
By eschewing lengthy cutscenes and exposition-heavy dialogue in favor of fast-paced gameplay and visceral action, id Software delivers a game that respects the player's time and delivers exactly what they came for: non-stop demon-slaying action. In an era where many games are criticized for padding their runtime with unnecessary filler, DOOM stands out as a shining example of how to create a focused and engaging experience that keeps players coming back for more.
Rather than bombarding players with lengthy exposition or intrusive cutscenes, DOOM opts for a more environmental storytelling approach. Throughout the game, players can discover audio logs, read text-based terminals, and observe environmental details that provide context and background to the events unfolding around them.
The story of DOOM revolves around the Doom Slayer's mission to stop a demonic invasion unleashed by the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) on their Martian facility. As players progress through the game, they uncover details about the UAC's experiments with Hell energy, the origins of the demonic invasion, and the Doom Slayer's own mysterious past.
While the story may not be front and center in DOOM, it nonetheless adds depth and richness to the game world, enhancing the overall experience for players who choose to engage with it. And for those who prefer to focus solely on the action, the story remains secondary, allowing them to enjoy the game on their own terms.
That's all well and good, but what about the actual gameplay? Simply put, it is exhilarating. From the moment you are given control of the Slayer, players are thrust into a frenzy of blood and violence, and it never lets up. At its core, DOOM is a first-person shooter that harkens back to the genre's roots while injecting it with a healthy dose of modern flair. The gameplay is fast-paced, frenetic, and utterly unapologetic in its brutality. You're not just a player â you're the Doom Slayer, a force of nature hell-bent on eradicating every last demon in your path.
Central to the gameplay experience is the game's combat loop, which revolves around a delicate balance of aggression and strategy. In DOOM, there's no hiding behind cover or waiting for your health to regenerate â you're constantly on the move, strafing, dodging, and leaping across the battlefield as you unleash a torrent of bullets, rockets, and plasma upon your enemies.
Weapons include the iconic shotgun, heavy assault rifle, plasma rifle, rocket launcher, and the devastating BFG 9000, among others. Each weapon offers different firing modes, such as single shot, burst fire, and continuous beam, providing players with tactical options in combat. A key aspect of combat is the Glory Kill system, which allows players to perform brutal finishing moves on staggered enemies. Glory Kills not only provide health and ammo but also contribute to the flow of combat by encouraging aggressive play. It is incredibly satisfying to watch the Slayer rip an imp in half or stomp their head into the pavement, and doing so rewards you with a large return of health.
The Chainsaw mechanic is another integral part of combat, allowing players to instantly kill most enemies and gain a large amount of ammo in return. However, Chainsaw fuel is limited and must be managed carefully. Like Glory Kills, watching the chainsaw tear demons apart is incredibly satisfying. Certain demons require more fuel but provide the player with more ammo in return. Balancing which demons you chainsaw and which ones you choose to Glory Kill is an important part of combat.
Exploration is key to progression and is rewarding to those players who choose to do. Hidden throughout the levels of the game are Argent Cells, Praetor Tokens, and Rune Trials. Each of these provide upgrades to your health/shield/ammo, suit, and passive abilities respectively. Also hidden throughout the game are levers that lead you to classic levels from Doom 1 and Doom 2, which then unlock the full level of its respective game, playable from the main menu. You can also find toy models of the Doom Slayer, which unlock various character models to view. On some of these models, the Doom Slayer will perform a unique action when picking it up, such as fist bumping the classic Doomguy. It's a nice and cute little touch added by the developers that does a little to add character to the Slayer, who is a silent protagonist.
id Software masterfully blends modern game design with a deep reverence for the classics, paying homage to the series' storied history while introducing new elements that propel the franchise forward. Central to this approach is the game's character design, which strikes a delicate balance between nostalgia and innovation. At its core is the iconic protagonist, the Doom Slayer, whose design pays homage to the original Doom Marine while incorporating modern updates that make him feel both familiar and fresh. With his battle-worn armor, imposing stature, and silent demeanor, the Doom Slayer is the embodiment of raw power and unrelenting rage.
The game's roster of enemies is a veritable who's who of classic Doom foes, reimagined for the modern era. From the lowly possessed soldiers to the hulking Cyberdemon, each enemy is lovingly crafted to capture the essence of its 1990s counterpart while introducing new mechanics and behaviors that keep players on their toes. Whether you're facing off against the agile Revenants, the relentless Hell Knights, or the grotesque Cacodemons, every encounter is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, punctuated by the satisfying sound of demon flesh being torn asunder.
But the main story is not where it ends. DOOM has an arcade mode, where players can run through the levels again, this time trying for high scores and medals while collecting 1 Ups. It's important to move fast and have accurate aim; the more kills you chain together, the bigger your score is. Getting hit reduces your score. At the end of the level, your score is tallied against others on a leaderboard. It's a great way to incentivize players to keep playing, in order to get a better and better score.
There is also multiplayer, where players compete in various game modes such as classic deathmatch, warpath and free for all. Players can become demons by collecting runes on the battlefield and this gives them a distinct advantage; demons are larger, stronger and more resilient. Players are bizarrely restricted to only two weapons and a loadout in multiplayer, which blew my mind. Loadouts. In a DOOM game. The demons are also massively unbalanced and if one team manages to get a particularly powerful demon such as a baron of hell, then it's a guaranteed win. All in all, the multiplayer just isn't great. You are better off replaying the story or arcade mode, or even SnapMap.
SnapMap is id Software's proprietary level editor, and it puts every other editor on the market to shame. SnapMap is an incredible, intuitive, easy to learn system allowing players to create their own multiplayer, co-op and single player maps. There is an extensive tutorial system that teaches users the basics, and goes up in depth, covering how to use AI triggers, switches, combinations, object layering, actions, recalls, audio cues, etc. Never have I ever seen such an in-depth interface on a console game before. While it is only surface level in the grand scheme of things, SnapMap is a great introduction to teaching users how game development works, and I urge everyone to try it out at least once.
Part II: The Music
In DOOM, the music isn't just a background accompaniment â it's a driving force that propels players forward, electrifying every moment of the gameplay experience. Composed by the incredibly talented Mick Gordon, the soundtrack of DOOM is a relentless onslaught of metal and electronica that perfectly complements the game's fast-paced action and visceral combat. From the moment you boot up the game, you're greeted by the iconic strains of the main theme, a haunting melody that sets the tone for the epic journey that lies ahead. As you traverse the game's environments, the music shifts seamlessly between atmospheric ambience and pulse-pounding metal.
But it's not just the composition of the music that makes it so memorable â it's also the way it's integrated into the gameplay itself. Mick Gordon's dynamic scoring system ensures that the music evolves in real-time based on the player's actions, ramping up in intensity during combat encounters and dialing back during quieter moments of exploration. This creates a sense of momentum and flow that enhances the overall pacing of the game
One of the standout features of the soundtrack is its use of unconventional instrumentation and sound design. Mick Gordon's signature sound combines distorted guitars, pounding drums, and industrial noise to create a sonic palette that is as brutal and unforgiving as the game itself. From the deep, guttural growls of the synth bass to the ear-shredding shrieks of the guitar solos, every element of the music is designed to evoke a sense of chaos and destruction, mirroring the relentless carnage unfolding onscreen.
Of course, no discussion of the music in DOOM would be complete without mentioning the iconic tracks that have become synonymous with the game. From the adrenaline-fueled "Rip & Tear" to the bone-crushing "BFG Division," each track is a masterpiece of composition and production, perfectly capturing the essence of the DOOM experience and elevating it to new heights. Mick Gordon's composition for the DOOM soundtrack is a tour de force in heavy metal and industrial electronica, meticulously crafted to evoke the essence of the game's frenetic gameplay.
The backbone of the soundtrack is the distorted guitar, which provides the driving force behind many of the tracks. Gordon's use of extended-range guitars and custom-tuned instruments gives the music its signature low-end punch, while his aggressive playing style adds a raw, visceral energy to the sound. In addition to guitars, Gordon incorporates a wide range of electronic and synthetic elements into his compositions, including synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled sounds. These elements are used to create atmospheric textures, rhythmic patterns, and dynamic effects.
One of the most innovative aspects of Gordon's sound design is his use of audio manipulation techniques, such as granular synthesis and spectral processing. These techniques allow him to deconstruct and manipulate audio in real-time, creating complex textures and effects.
Perhaps the most revolutionary aspect of Mick Gordon's composition for DOOM is his dynamic scoring system, which adjusts the music in real-time based on the player's actions. This system, known as "MIDI-controlled dynamic music," allows the music to seamlessly transition between different layers and variations depending on the intensity of the gameplay. Gordon achieves this dynamic effect by dividing each track into multiple stems or layers, each representing a different element of the music (e.g., drums, guitars, synths). These stems are then triggered and mixed in real-time using MIDI data generated by the game engine, allowing the music to adapt and evolve dynamically as the player progresses through the game.
Part III: Building a Legacy
All too often in this industry, legacy franchises are either left in the dust to be forgotten, or brought back to a limp fanfare, only to be thrust back into the shadows of the past. This happens for a myriad of reasons, and I believe the biggest one is that they don't respect their legacy, and they don't respect the players who engage with them.
At its core, DOOM is a game that understands what players want: fast-paced action, engaging gameplay, and a sense of empowerment. By focusing on these core principles, id Software created an experience that resonated with players old and new, capturing the spirit of the original games while pushing the series forward. Central to this approach is the game's unwavering commitment to respecting the player. From its minimalist storytelling and streamlined level design to its intuitive controls and dynamic difficulty system, DOOM prioritizes the player's experience above all else, ensuring that every moment of the game is engaging, immersive, and satisfying.
One of the most notable ways that DOOM respects the player is through its approach to difficulty. Rather than imposing artificial barriers or punishing players for their mistakes, the game encourages experimentation and mastery through its responsive gameplay mechanics and adaptive enemy AI. Players are given the freedom to approach encounters in their own way, whether it's through brute force, cunning strategy, or a combination of both.
Another key aspect of DOOM's player-centric design is its emphasis on accessibility. From its difficulty settings and intuitive user interface to its robust accessibility features, such as colorblind modes and customizable controls, the game ensures that players of all skill levels and abilities can enjoy the experience without feeling excluded or overwhelmed.
But perhaps the most important way that DOOM respects the player is through its commitment to fun. At its core, DOOM is a game that prioritizes the player's enjoyment above all else, delivering a seamless and exhilarating experience that keeps players coming back for more. Whether you're blasting demons with a shotgun, exploring hidden secrets, or rocking out to Mick Gordon's pulse-pounding soundtrack, DOOM is a game that never stops prioritizing YOU.
DOOM's legacy is one of respect â respect for the player, respect for the franchise, and respect for the medium of video games as a whole. By prioritizing fun, accessibility, and player agency, id Software created an experience that not only honors the legacy of the original games but also sets a new standard for what a modern first-person shooter can be. And for that, we owe them a debt of gratitude.
2024.05.13 23:35 HokieScott Employer disputing unemployment claim 2 years later
Not for me, but for my GF.
She worked at a company for 15+ years and one evening working for a call center, she received a call after her shift end as she had not logged out of the system after the last call. (back-to-back calls). She received a call that would have required a translator (up to 5+ minute wait). She put the call back into the queue, and later that week she was fired for the reason. "Call Avoidance", Before that she had great reviews and no write-ups or warnings. Also, it was said that no OT was allowed.
She even put in the reason she was let go in the unemployment claim with the above scenario. This would have been late 2021 they fired her for a "zero-tolerance" policy on call avoidance.
She has an upcoming hearing disputing it due to "misconduct". FYI - this is for Virginia.
1 - What is likelihood she can win this or side with the company? 2 - Should she find a lawyer? 3 - IF they find in the company's favor, can she appeal, or will she have to pay it all back? 4 - IF she has to pay it back - no way she could pay at once, could payments be made?
Thanks,
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She worked at a company for 15+ years and one evening working for a call center, she received a call after her shift end as she had not logged out of the system after the last call. (back-to-back calls). She received a call that would have required a translator (up to 5+ minute wait). She put the call back into the queue, and later that week she was fired for the reason. "Call Avoidance", Before that she had great reviews and no write-ups or warnings. Also, it was said that no OT was allowed.
She even put in the reason she was let go in the unemployment claim with the above scenario. This would have been late 2021 they fired her for a "zero-tolerance" policy on call avoidance.
She has an upcoming hearing disputing it due to "misconduct". FYI - this is for Virginia.
1 - What is likelihood she can win this or side with the company? 2 - Should she find a lawyer? 3 - IF they find in the company's favor, can she appeal, or will she have to pay it all back? 4 - IF she has to pay it back - no way she could pay at once, could payments be made?
Thanks,
2024.05.13 23:14 shewhodoessomething West Valley College
hi all, I am very interested in west valley college's program for court reporting. my question is relating to the program timeline. I have heard varied answers, that it is 2 years long, 4 years long, etc. I know it says 240-340 hours for completion, but im curious if anyone can speak personally to how long the program was/is for them. :) thanks a bunch!!
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2024.05.13 22:49 cbarreda [UT][TH]
Hi everyone. So I'm looking for some guidance in this situation. Located in west valley city, Utah.
August 2023, my wife and I purchased a home (townhome) in West Valley City. Its an older unit but we wanted it as a starting home.
We knew this home came with some small cosmetic issues and 1 outside problem. The outside problem was mostly seasonal, and everything else was fine since the house is in a great location from freeways and main roads and the shops around it are growing so we saw the future potential on the home.
The outside issue is that our driveway collects water during rain time. To the point on which we would have 2 inchs of standing water on our driveway. The issue goes away around 24-48 hrs after it stop raining and it goes back to normal. Other than that the issue is almost nonexistent.
When we bought the house. We knew it came with an HOA. Yeah we know it was our first mistake. But this house was in our budget. It fill most of our requirement list and we saw the future that it had. We read the HOA requirements and what they covered and the requirements weren't so terrible, and they covered a lot of things we thought were okay.
On August we saw that when it rain, water would accumulate on the driveway. We signed the papers on august. We already knew about the standing water since we did a full inspection before buying the house. And this was address during the inspection. However, the seller and previous tenants told us that the HOA was working on the situation. We started to see what else we could do about it from our end. And found out the HOA covers this part of the house and we couldnt do much without havingto involve the HOA.
We called them in August. Addressed the issue with them and specifically told them that the issue was in our driveway and no where else and that the water was filtering into the living room when it was too severe. We decided to not install our floors until this issue was addressed. On September we "moved in" and we started to work on the house.
On September 27th, The HOA sent a company to come "fix the issue". I happened to be home that day. No one called us and told us anything. I was getting there and they were knocking on the door and thats how I found out. We had to reschedule with the concrete company because no one told us anything and we were working on the house. So we weren't ready. They came back about a week later and what they did was installed a French drain outside on the grass area and didnt do anything to address the driveway issue. When the concrete people came, they worked on the inside, removed our drywall and left our home. I called the concrete company directly and asked them when they were going to finish our walls and they said that "we remove the drywall and insulation but we dont installed it again. We do the other work. The finishing and installation of drywall has to be some other company or someone else since we dont do that". We told the HOA and no one did anything so I fixed it myself.
We contacted the HOA and told them we still have the problem. We address the issue again to them. That the driveway is the problem and not the grass area. Because the issue was not fix. They said they would look at it and let us know what other thing they could do.
We waited about 2 weeks and we emailed them again, and no answer. We emailed them again after another week and no answer. By this point it was already almost November. I emailed them once again but this time in a more threatening way saying that if something happen to my family and my property in relationship to the standing water (water freezing and my wife falling down. My car sliding off because of the ice or my walls getting damaged due to water expanding inside) they would be responsible for it. Within 24hrs we got an answer and 3 days later they came over to check what else they could do.
They said that because of the weather they couldnt do much. (No shit) It was almost December by now. And I told them thats why we let them know back August/September and they ignored us. We decided to wait until 2024 and see what they would do.
Well we reached out again on February and in march 2024 the concrete company came to the house to "fix the issue" when they arrived without giving us a noticed they saw that what they had schedule was not even what they could do and they had to reschedule. They said they would called us in about 48hrs and tell us a plan. Well its may and we still havent heard from the HOA or concrete company.
We are going to 1 year of trying to fix this issue and the HOA keeps ignoring us and pretending that they dont know whats going on. We emailed them twice in the last weeks. First email was ignored. Second they said they would let us know. This was almost 2 weeks ago
What can we do to fix this? All i want is the driveway to be fix so I can install my floors. I have over $2k on material sitting in my living room because I cant install it because I dont know when they will fix it and if they are doing anything inside the house. Since I have concrete on the main level it gets extremely cold during winter and I have a 2 year. Space heaters are expensive on electricity and I cant keep one running 24/7. Are there attorneys or organizations that dont charge much who can help me or guide me? Like i said all I want is to get it done and fix and nothing else. I dont care what the HOA does after. I just want to finish my house.
We suggested them to install a drain or some type of way to send the water outside but they keep ignoring us and saying they will see what other things they could do. Any one has any suggestions on what to do?
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August 2023, my wife and I purchased a home (townhome) in West Valley City. Its an older unit but we wanted it as a starting home.
We knew this home came with some small cosmetic issues and 1 outside problem. The outside problem was mostly seasonal, and everything else was fine since the house is in a great location from freeways and main roads and the shops around it are growing so we saw the future potential on the home.
The outside issue is that our driveway collects water during rain time. To the point on which we would have 2 inchs of standing water on our driveway. The issue goes away around 24-48 hrs after it stop raining and it goes back to normal. Other than that the issue is almost nonexistent.
When we bought the house. We knew it came with an HOA. Yeah we know it was our first mistake. But this house was in our budget. It fill most of our requirement list and we saw the future that it had. We read the HOA requirements and what they covered and the requirements weren't so terrible, and they covered a lot of things we thought were okay.
On August we saw that when it rain, water would accumulate on the driveway. We signed the papers on august. We already knew about the standing water since we did a full inspection before buying the house. And this was address during the inspection. However, the seller and previous tenants told us that the HOA was working on the situation. We started to see what else we could do about it from our end. And found out the HOA covers this part of the house and we couldnt do much without havingto involve the HOA.
We called them in August. Addressed the issue with them and specifically told them that the issue was in our driveway and no where else and that the water was filtering into the living room when it was too severe. We decided to not install our floors until this issue was addressed. On September we "moved in" and we started to work on the house.
On September 27th, The HOA sent a company to come "fix the issue". I happened to be home that day. No one called us and told us anything. I was getting there and they were knocking on the door and thats how I found out. We had to reschedule with the concrete company because no one told us anything and we were working on the house. So we weren't ready. They came back about a week later and what they did was installed a French drain outside on the grass area and didnt do anything to address the driveway issue. When the concrete people came, they worked on the inside, removed our drywall and left our home. I called the concrete company directly and asked them when they were going to finish our walls and they said that "we remove the drywall and insulation but we dont installed it again. We do the other work. The finishing and installation of drywall has to be some other company or someone else since we dont do that". We told the HOA and no one did anything so I fixed it myself.
We contacted the HOA and told them we still have the problem. We address the issue again to them. That the driveway is the problem and not the grass area. Because the issue was not fix. They said they would look at it and let us know what other thing they could do.
We waited about 2 weeks and we emailed them again, and no answer. We emailed them again after another week and no answer. By this point it was already almost November. I emailed them once again but this time in a more threatening way saying that if something happen to my family and my property in relationship to the standing water (water freezing and my wife falling down. My car sliding off because of the ice or my walls getting damaged due to water expanding inside) they would be responsible for it. Within 24hrs we got an answer and 3 days later they came over to check what else they could do.
They said that because of the weather they couldnt do much. (No shit) It was almost December by now. And I told them thats why we let them know back August/September and they ignored us. We decided to wait until 2024 and see what they would do.
Well we reached out again on February and in march 2024 the concrete company came to the house to "fix the issue" when they arrived without giving us a noticed they saw that what they had schedule was not even what they could do and they had to reschedule. They said they would called us in about 48hrs and tell us a plan. Well its may and we still havent heard from the HOA or concrete company.
We are going to 1 year of trying to fix this issue and the HOA keeps ignoring us and pretending that they dont know whats going on. We emailed them twice in the last weeks. First email was ignored. Second they said they would let us know. This was almost 2 weeks ago
What can we do to fix this? All i want is the driveway to be fix so I can install my floors. I have over $2k on material sitting in my living room because I cant install it because I dont know when they will fix it and if they are doing anything inside the house. Since I have concrete on the main level it gets extremely cold during winter and I have a 2 year. Space heaters are expensive on electricity and I cant keep one running 24/7. Are there attorneys or organizations that dont charge much who can help me or guide me? Like i said all I want is to get it done and fix and nothing else. I dont care what the HOA does after. I just want to finish my house.
We suggested them to install a drain or some type of way to send the water outside but they keep ignoring us and saying they will see what other things they could do. Any one has any suggestions on what to do?
2024.05.13 22:47 ReserveAggressive458 I Met Tim Pool On The Frontline of the News War [Pool Post]
![I Met Tim Pool On The Frontline of the News War [Pool Post]](https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/A55io6v_UYpzBXwDGJkzw59pRsY5ZDFhcDRCblOlBTw.jpg "I Met Tim Pool On The Frontline of the News War [Pool Post]") | "Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand tweets, a thousand victories."
The stench of burnt ink hung heavy in the air. The acrid haze made my eyes water and my head swim. "News," Tim spat a thick glob of red ink onto the ground, "news is hell." He sat atop the ruin of a colossus. The faint, yet still audible, thrumming of dubstep from its core marked it as the wreck of the fearsome TimbahOnToast. Dense clouds of black smoke belched from the gaping hole in its back, and sticky red ink ran from a thousand wounds, forming rivulets that criss-crossed the mountain of his corpse. My fellow Journalism graduates stared up, eyes red and streaming from the smoke, but wide, captivated by their first sight of the legendary investigative journalist and face of the rebellion. I didn't recognise any of them, we have been pulled from separate training camps. Just minutes ago we had been watching from the shelter of the tunnel system as Pool and his crew lured the towering automaton into their trap, carefully scattering just the right amount of misinformation in his path, tempting him with contradictory tweets and poorly researched blog posts. Hell bent on collecting enough for a devastating third take-down video, Timbah pursued them. His autotuned screams will haunt me for the rest of my life. Tim's voice cut through my reverie. "You've all graduated at the top of your classes in both journalism and news-combat training. You represent the very best of the next generation of center-left, fencing-sitting liberal investigative journalists. Your stories are the ones that will upset both the Left and the Right." Tim flicked open the straps of his hip holster and pulled out his phone, beginning our lesson. As he spoke, several of the members of his personal entourage walked amongst the graduates, handing out sealed packets roughly the size of an envelope. "The Galaxy A15 service phone is a lightweight air-cooled, kinetic-operated, news-fed hand weapon. It fires 140-character tweets at an input rate of up to 15 per minute. This is my phone. Repeat after me." We repeated, as we had a hundred times before in basic training. "Open your packages. Your phone is pre-loaded with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube - the works. The Mainstream Media," Tim slapped the wreck beneath him, "has all these same tools available to them and more. I trust what you've seen here today has reminded you of this fact." In one dope move, Tim flipped his skateboard off his back, hopped on and grinded down the spine of the automaton, sending sparks flying from his titanium-reinforced board. He came to a stop right in front of us. "News is hell. Media bias has taken our country from us, driven us out, forced us to hide here among the ruins of Rumble, the deserts of Truth Social, and the mausoleum of Parler. But it wasn't always this way. Long ago I could tweet freely that the polls were all lies, that there would be a 49-state landslide, I could pull back the veil and expose the secrets that CNN, MSNBC and Fox didn't want you to know. Never forget what we're fighting for. The world wants the truth, and we'll give it all the truth it can handle. I'm sending the twelve of you on an impossible mission. If I could spare anyone else I would, but I can't. You must travel to Parler, enter the catacombs and find the Tesla Vault. Bring me Musk." My heart skipped and my breath caught in my throat. Musk, the maverick owner of X, a hero of free speech before Biden, at the behest of his Mainstream overlords, shattered the constitution and stripped Musk of his company and his wealth. He hadn't been seen or heard from in years. Rumour had it that Musk had been assassinated by the Boeing cartel for sheltering whistle-blowers. He was more myth than man these days. "You'll need these." Tim opened his satchel and pulled out a bundle of freshly knitted combat beanies. "Fully kitted out with the latest journalistic technologies and hardwired with the full Pim Tool AI suite. You can't have me, but you've got the next best thing. These beanies are not just another tool though, the beanie is a symbol of our defiance. A symbol of our commitment. A symbol of hope. Get out there and earn it." The latest run of combat-journalism beanies. With that parting message, Tim was hurried off by his staff to another engagement. We could all see the chatter building on our new phones, notifications flooding in thick and fast - something was brewing in the West, somewhere behind the Social Block forces were stirring once again. Timbah's downfall had not gone unnoticed. Please direct any hate towards u/holeyshirt18, this is all her fault. |
2024.05.13 22:28 Lord_Long_Rod Hunting Sasquatch for Communists, Featuring Ms. Anna Conda
During the course of my career as an alpha Sasquatch hunting, Dogman destroying, pussy crushing, luxury watch loving dude, I have run into this particular woman a few times. She is one part uber sensuality, and the other part deadly. Yes, I am speaking about the lovely, Anna Conda. I bring her up because I had another run-in with her last year.
Anna and I first joined forces, so to speak, when she acted as a go-between in my business deal with the Chinese to sell them bigfoot parts. See, I would hunt and kill the critters, cut them up, deliver the parts to Anna, who in turn gave me a suitcase containing unmarked American hundred-dollar bills, then she would transport the bigfoot parts to the Chinese. I was never really sure of what the sneaky-ass Chinese were doing with the body parts. All I knew for sure is that they are extracting certain materials from them, then synthesizing them with some other shit, creating some sort of drug. Whether it then becomes a bio-weapon or a dick stimulant, I do not know. Neither do I care. As long as they kept the hundies coming, I was good.
Now, while Anna is of Russian descent, she is a freelancer. She will work for any sick, skeevy motherfucker out there. She does not care. She has no conscience, at least not in the traditional sense as we understand it in western civilization. Today she is working for the Chinese, and tomorrow she may be working for Hamas. She is a slippery motherfucker.
So here is how it went down. At 11:32 p.m. on a Friday in September of last year I get a call on my cell phone. When the call came in I was balls deep into this hot little lass I picked up at the bus station a little earlier in the evening from an old swarthy chap named âColorado Joeâ. He wanted to sell me the girl. I was assured she was over 20 years old. I told him I needed to take her out for a test ride, which he agreed to.
So, there I was, balls deep in âBing Bang Yunâ, and my phone rings. Of course, I silence all incoming calls not in my contacts list. Thus, I knew that I must know the caller. In mid stroke I reached over to the nightstand to retrieve my cell and looked at it. It was a call from âSergioâ. I thought, âOh shitâŚ. I am going to have to cut the Oriental bang circus short.â When Sergio calls, I have to respondâŚimmediately. He has the best blow on the east coast!!
âHey, Serge! Whatâs up?â, I asked. All he said was, âHooters. 2:00 a.m.â, then hung up. This was obviously the rendezvous for the transaction. Now, understand that Serge was not talking about the chicken wing restaurant. Hooters was code, in case the feds were listening in on the line. âHootersâ meant the titty bar out on Highway 69 called âThe Plump Rumpâ. We had a communications code we used.
It was a long haul to the titty bar, so I needed to get moving. I had no time to return the girl to Colorado Joe, so I took her with me. I had her blow me on the way to the meeting with Sergio, telling her that her performance would make the difference on whether I save her from Joe or not. Of course, after she was done I tossed her out of my speeding truck and down, over the bridge, and into the Wendigo River below. I did not need any complications in my life right now.
I arrived at The Plump Rump at 2:00 a.m. on the dot. I saw the manager, Lou Skunt, sitting at the bar when I walked inside. I nodded. He walked over and said to me, âUse my office for the meeting The parties are already in there waiting for you.â I nodded and then headed to Louâs office. Then it hit me: Lou said the âPARTIESâ are already here. That is, parties, meaning more than one person. It was not just Sergio. It was 2 or more people! Lou was probably in for a cut of whatever was about to go down.
Something was bad fucked up!! I know for a fact that Sergio never brings anyone with him on a deal, at least not with me. He is too distrustful of people to do that, and too fucking mean to need protection. Something was wrong. I was just as likely to get whacked when I enter Louâs office as anything else. I needed a moment to think things through.
I took a spot in front of one of the performance poles to watch a young, swarthy Mexican lass perform. My mind quickly strayed from the problem at hand to this brown chickâs ass and tits. She was not a great looking chick, but her body was smoking!! I quickly became aroused. I thought to myself, âGoddamn Asian bitches!! They are just like Chinese food â after 2 hours you are ready for some more!!â
When the little Mexican chick went on break I motioned her over to my table. âHola Senior!!â, she said. I pulled out a clear plastic baggie of blow and dropped it on the table. Her eyes grew wide and slobber starting falling from her mouth. Blow is like catnip for strippers. Thus, she fell under my spell immediately.
The next thing I know, this brown girl was on my lap, dry humping me like a feral bitch dog in heat. I had to bang her. I NEEDED to see my wang penetrating her. Just then, someone taps my shoulder hard. I look up to see Lou standing over me. He bent down and said, âDid you forget about my office, asshole?!?!?!â I replied, âDamn, Lou!! You read my mind!!!â I arose, with the little Mexican bolted onto my mid-section, and hastily retreated to Louâs office. I figured Lou would prefer me to stain this chick in private rather than out in the open.
The door to the office opened easily. The lights were on inside. In a lustful haze, I set the little Mexican chick on her back across Louâs desk and started pumping the shit out of her, completely unaware of the others in the room with us. In a moment I heard someone call my name. I twist my neck around to see Sergio sitting on Louâs jizz crusted couch. I think to myself, âOh shit! I forgot about that shit!â
I figured I would just move forward with the deal as it was proposed to me. âHey Serge! What ya got for me, dude?â, I asked. He replied, âI have a very special deal for you. I need, uh ⌠yeah, âŚâŚHey, Rod, you want to stop for a moment so we can talk?â I picked up the little tamale and laid her down onto Sergioâs lap as I continued to plow her. She stayed on my cock the whole time. I told Sergio, âNo, man. Iâm good! Lay it on me!â Slowly, Sergio lowered his face into his palm.
Then it happened. The voice cam from behind me, in the dark corner of Louâs office. It was velvety yet hard as steel. âRod. Went need to talkâ, it said. Even though I did not stop pumping the little brown chick, a chill went down my spine when I heard those words. It was the thick timbre of the voice, I think, that alerted me.
I turned to look across the room. There, sitting in a red leather captains chair against the wall was the source of the sultry voice: Anna Conda.
I picked up the little taco yet again and turned her around so I could face Anna as I continued pumping her. At this point the Mexican girl was merely a masturbation toy I was using. I increased my pump so I could dump my load and get this over with. Then BAMM!!!, it was over. I removed the lass from my huge rod, after which her body crumpled to the floor. I did not know if she was dead or injured, or what had happened to her. But I did not care either, so I did not dwell on it.
I tried to compose myself the best I could, then walked over to stand before Anna so I could get to the bottom of all this business. âWell, well, well. Anna Conda. We meet again. Tell me, what brings you here, to my little neck of the woods?â
Anna replied, âRod, put your dick away.â I looked down and, indeed, I had forgotten to stow my cock. Out of pure curtesy, I packed it away. Then I returned my attention to Anna. âAlright, Anna, whatâs going on here?â
Anna launched into a startling tale about what brought her to me. As she spoke I became lost in her wanton beauty. She got up from her chair and walked about the room as she relayed her story, presumably to make it more dramatic and demonstrative. I got a full-on view of her body, and it was fantastic!!
She stands 5â10ââ and weighs 105 lbs. She is lithe. She was showing it off too, wearing a black, silk dress that landed just about her ankles. The top was low-cut, betraying just a bit of cleavage from her C-cup wineglass titties. She was not wearing a bra. Anna never wears a bra. Her nips were perfectly outlined through the silk. In fact, I think her nips were hard. It was probably something she did on purpose in an attempt to influence me. It was working.
Annaâs ass was perfect. It was not at all fat, but round enough not to be skinny. It was a fit figure skaterâs ass. As she walked, I could see a tiny bit of jiggle emanating from her ass flesh, and then reverberated in the silky black dress she wore. My cock began growing hard again.
Her face was beautiful. Think Scarlett Johanson and Phoebe Cates rolled into one. But any sweetness this may evoke is quickly dispelled by Annaâs throaty voice with its thick Russian accent. I have known Anna for 20 years. Yet, she still does not look a day over 25. Jesus Christ!!! If ever there was a chick to die for âŚ.. If I was one to delve into the belief of the paranormal, then I may conclude that Anna made a deal with the devil. But, I am not such a person.
And literally, Anna Conda is a chick to die for. She is deadly as fuck. She will kill you in a split second without a thought just because she does not like the shirt you are wearing. She can do it too. She is always armed and she knows how to use her weapons. Moreover, she is a total psychopath. This makes her doubly dangerous.
Anna and I have always gotten along for the most part. Like Anna, the dollar is my primary motivating factor. Such a mindset allows for understanding and predictability among people, which are elements that are sorely missing in many business dealings today that go on in the color of darkness.
Suddenly, Anna snapped me out of my thoughts. âHereâs your gun, Rod. Now letâs get startedâ, said Anna. She and Sergio were halfway through the door exiting Louâs office when I said, âHey, wait a damned minute!!! What are you talking about?!?â
They both stopped, and Anna walked back in and looked me in the eyes, saying âThe plan, Rod. Letâs get on with the plan.â A little embarrassed, I sheepishly asked, âWhat plan?â Anna folded her arms and looked cross at me. After a moment to allow me to simmer in my shame, she asked, âYou were not paying attention, were you, Rod?â I shook my head and looked down.
I heard a hammer cock. I jerked my head back up to find myself staring down the barrel of a pistol pointed at my head that Anna was holding. I protested, âLook, it is not my fucking fault!! Put that fucking gun down!!!â I continued, âYou were distracting me with âŚ. Well.. you know, how you are dressed, and that hot, sultry voiceâŚ. You know?â
âSo, instead of paying attention to the plan, you chose to eye-rape me. Is that what I am to understand your position is, Rod?â, she asked. Knowing that my life was on the line, I said, âAnna, look, you know I am horny to a fault. Then you come in here, swinging them tits around, wearing that silk dress showing off the crack of your assâŚ. WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU EXPECT TO HAPPENED?â
Anna lowered her gun. She knew that my explanation of being a total cocksman was truth. âLetâs goâ, Anna curtly said. I obeyed.
Anna explained the plan to me again on the drive from The Plump Rump. She made me wear a blindfold so that I would not get horny during her explanation. Here is how it went:
Anna Conda was now working for the Russians. It seems that Putin caught wind of the Sasquatch project that the Chinese were working on. He also knew that the American government have been fucking with sasquatch for decades. Thus, he was very concerned about the existence of a bigfoot gap. He ordered the acquisition of a Sasquatch specimen immediately.
Moreover, said specimen must be prime. It needed to be the biggest, baddest sasquatch of them all â a true alpha â so as to speed things along. Putin did not want some weird shit-creature, is-it-a-sasquatch-or-is-it-a-dogman, kind of monstrosity. He wanted purebred, badass sasquatchery, and preferably from the American Pacific northwest.
Anna got in on it because she sold the intel to Putin about Chinaâs Sasquatch operation. She then told Putin she could produce sasquatch corpses for him. She told him she had a contact (i.e., me). Thus, with Putinâs blessing and promises of riches to come, Anna set out to America to find me.
Now, here is where things got a bit squirrely. See, I agreed to procure some more dead sasquatch. I have no problem with killing sasquatch because, in my opinion, they are an abomination on this Earth. I kind of feel like I am doing Godâs work by wiping out as many of them as I can. And given all the not-so-Godly stuff I have done, I feel like killing Sasquatch kind of offsets that to some degree.
But Anna, she was stuck on Putinâs instruction that she must supply him with apex Sasquatch. So she did not want to take my advice of heading to the Pacific Northwest or Alaska. Instead, Anna claimed to have pinpointed the whereabouts of a particularly gruesome sasquatch beast that she KNEW would win her a fortune from Putin if she brought it to him.
âSo, where is this beast?â, I asked. Anna replied âMarthaâs Vineyardâ. I paused. Then I asked her to repeat herself. It turns out that I was not mistaken about what Anna had said. I continued, âUh, Anna, there are no sasquatch on Marthaâs Vineyard, just a lot of wealth New Englander schmucks.â
Anna looked at me and told me I was wrong. Then she decided to attempt to taunt me. âOh, Rod, mighty slayer of Bigfoot! Yet, you fail to take notice of where the biggest, most foul and rotten beast of them all makes its home. Jesus, Rod!! What kind of bigfoot hunter are you, anyway?â Anna then spit at my feet and wondered aloud whether she even needs me for this job.
I decided that I needed to straighten out the hierarchy here in order for this here deal to move forward. I said, âWell, Anna, feel free to truck on over to Old Whitey Beach and battle that beast. But, if there is a big old mangy sasquatch lurking around over there, then it is probably a fucking Nazi-Squatch. You know, those fuckers out there hate the Jews.â
The work âNaziâ visibly shook Anna. Her great grandfather died defending Leningrad. Her entire family there died of either starvation or cannibalism during Hitlerâs siege during Operation Barbarossa. Anna despised Nazis. But she feared them too. After landing that punch, I decided to push my luck.
âNow, I am still willing to help you catch this here Nazi-Squatch, but you have to do something for meâ, I said. Now Annaâs eyes were on me, and they were narrowing. I continued, âI want you to get bare assed naked and pleasure yourself while I stand over you and jack it.â Anna stared at me silently for a long moment. Then she replied.
âAfter the job is done, and you can get none of your ⌠fluids⌠on meâ, she said. I shook my head and countered, âNow, and I will âtryâ to not get my spunk on you.â
However, Anna then turned the tables on me. In fact, she picked up the table and bashed my head in with it. She looked me in my eyes, then matter-of-factly said, âYou get the beast, and your prize shall be a night with me, anything goes, darling.â Well, since this caused all of the blood to immediately drain from my brain, I had a lapse in judgment. âDEAL!!â, I said. Then we shook on it.
âOK, tell me more about this supposed monster sasquatch on Marthaâs Vineyardâ, I said. I still was not ready to believe there was a monster out there. âI show you photoâ, said Anna. She took out her phone, scrolled to find the photo, then handed the phone to me. âThere. Sasquatchâ, she said.
I stared at the photo and remained silent. After a long moment, I turned the phone so that Anna could see the photo and asked, âUh, Anna, is THIS what you intended to show me?â She replied. âYes! ThereâŚSasquatch! The biggest, grossest monster around.â
Now, I could not argue with Anna that the image on her phone is a big, gross monster. Hell, it could actually be a sasquatch, and THE UBER sasquatch. It is most certainly the grossest thing on Marthaâs Vinyard. But I somehow do not think this is what Putin is expecting.
I turned to Anna and said, âAnna, this is a photo of Michelle Obama. I know it looks vile, and has a huge, hulking body with large appendages where a woman should not have them. But, sweatheart, that ainât no sasquatch. Thatâs a big, hairy Chicago street negro.â
Anna did not believe me at first. She was hard in her conviction that Obama was a sasquatch. âI have seen the Sasquatch beast you deliver to me for China. This ⌠Michelle Obama âŚ. It is big, and hairy, and ugly like the sasquatch beast, but worse.â
When the truth finally set it, I could see that it had kind of broken down poor Anna, if only just a bit. I put my arm around Anna and told her, âLook, Michelle O fooled you. Hell, she and her Hamas Hubby fooled millions of Americans, twice! At least you saw Michelle for what she is, to wit: a big, gross sasquatch, and NOT some kind a retarded leftist messiah.â
After that, things took a rather dark turn. âWhat if we still take her to Putin? We can make deal; sell her to Putin!!â At this point I held up my hands and said, âIâm outâ, then turned and walked away. Anna followed, trying to get me to stay. At this point, I could tell that Anna was coming undone a little.
See, she had to produce for Putin. There is no telling what kind of secret deal she actually had with him. She had to deliver a big old mangy Obama âŚ. Er, uh, I mean ⌠Sasquatch, to Putin.
âOk, Rod, we do your plan. We go out west to kill bigfoot. Huge, monster bigfoot. she said. I turned and looked Anna in her eyes and said the following: First, we bang for 48 hours straight, right now, so I can get my fill of you. Second, you pay me $10,000.00 cash upfront. Third, upon delivery of the dead bigfoot, you pay me $1 million immediately.â
Anna agreed to everything, but noted that at the present time it was her âtime of the monthâ. I grimaced, as I will absolutely not go there (and she knows that). âFine, next week we bangâ, I said. She pointed out that I would be in the woods next week hunting sasquatch. âFine, once I come out of the woods, then we bang â 48 hours straightâ, I said. âOf course, darling!â, she agreed.
Well, it took several days to set up the hunt, but it finally happened. I was in Washington state at high elevation based on intel I has acquired that indicated that there was a monstrous 15â tall sasquatch on the mountain range that had been murdering and eating hunters and hikers. After 3 months in these mountains without a trace of the creature I began to lose hope, thinking that I probably got some bad intel, or bad coordinates.
I got my satellite phone out to call for an extraction. Winter was setting in fast, and if I did not get off this mountain soon, then I would freeze and/or starve to death. Unfortunately, my contact did not answer. I tried for 2 days. No answer. I had been fucked. I wondered what had happened back in civilization that caused me to be abandoned like this. I resolved that I would get off that mountain and get to the bottom of this shit. There would be hell to pay for this betrayal!!â
I was able to get in touch with contacts from back home. I got old Billy Ray from Ellijay and Rattler on the phone and got them to come out here to Washington State to extract me. Rattler use to fly helicopters in the Army. He has an old Huey sitting in his front yard, to the chagrin of his HOA. He fired that sucker up, and him and old Billy Ray flew out here to my coordinates and extracted me.
After landing at a convenience store to buy some beer for the flight home, we headed east. Through the skies a way, Billy Ray said, âWell, Rod, I guess you is bout ready to git back home to Georgia, eh?â In fact, I was ready to go home. But I had to take care of some business first. I told them both to take me to New York City. They were both perplexed. All I said to them was âI have an old friend there I have to see before I can go home.â
I have intel on where Anna Conda stays when she is in the United States. She stays at certain hotels depending on what month she is here, and whether her check-in date is an odd or even number. This is for undercover work. I came across the code for her stays while doing the sasquatch work for China. She an I were caught in a snowstorm one night in Buffalo, NY, and had to share a room at the Holiday Inn near the airport. We had like 10 big Igloo ice chests with iced down sasquatch body parts with us in the room.
Anna was like, âNo hanky panky, Rod. I am tired and I want to go to bed. Tomorrow we finish business.â
Frankly, I did not blame her for withholding her magnificent muff from me. I was tired as hell. But, I could not settle for nothing. So, when Anna was in the bathroom taking a shower, I started going through her suit case. I wanted to find some of her panties to jack off into. Instead, I found a little black notebook. Inside it contained her lodging codes, and some other interesting things. I photographed the contents with my phone and then put it back.
When Anna got out of the shower she was already dressed in her night clothes. She saw me lying on my back, nude on the bed, and jacking it. âRod!! GROSS!!!! Go to the restroom to do that shit!!!â, she commanded. I just did it to get a rise out of her. LOL!!
So, if Anna is still inside the U.S., then using the codes I stole from her I can locate precisely where she will be that night. I studied it for a few moments then had my answer. Tonight she would be staying at the Dogman Inn on Hwy 95 South, Room 355. I told Rattler to get me there stat!
We had to stop several times for fuel and beer. Those Hueys go just a bit over a hundred MPH, you know. But eventually, we got there. I gave the boys some money and told them to go to the Waffle House for some coffee to sober up. Then they would fly me home.
I should mention that I also had Rattlerâs fully auto Russian AK-74 with spare mags. During the long flight with 2 drunks from Washington State to New York City, I had worked myself up into a towering rage over how Anna fucked me on this Putin deal. She had clearly thrown me aside. But for what, exactly? I figured I would storm the hotel room, get some answers, then shower the room with gun fire.
I busted through the door of Room 355 at exactly 3:35 a.m. There she was. My entry roused her from slumber. I was pointing my rifle at her, center mass. She was shocked at the appearance of a gunman in her room at this time of night. However, she was not as shocked as one would think (this was not the first time something like this has happened to her).
I raised my face from the receiver just enough so she could see it was me. âRod!!!â, she exclaimed. âWhat happened to you?!?!? I thought you had died up in those mountains when we never hear from you!â I replied, âShove it up that cute little ass of yours, Anna. You fucked me. And not in the good way. What the fuck was all that shit about needing a sasquatch for Putin?!?â
Anna played dumb. But it struck me that I had been deliberately put out of the loop for 3 months. Why? Who wanted me away for that long, and why? What went on in my absence?!? I was just dying to know!!! I set my rifle down and pulled out my fixed blade knife, ready to get down to some real nasty work on Anna so I could get some truth. The pure evil of what I was about to do to her caused a wide death grin to grow on my face. Anna saw it. She knew what it meant. She swallowed hard and her eyes betrayed the shear terror she felt inside. I was engorged with blood lust. She knew she had fucked up one time too many this time!!
Suddenly came the sound of the toilet in the bathroom flushing. I was momentarily shocked. I did not expect anyone else to be there with Anna. Anna saw it in my face. I glanced at her and saw that the terror in her face was replaced with pleasure, a slight smile creeping over her face.
I was going to have to face off against this person in the bathroom, who would be out in a split moment. When I do that, I will have to turn 180 degrees from Anna, thereby making me vulnerable to her. I had only once choice: Shoot Anna first.
Just as this came to me, but just before I could act on it, the bathroom door opened. I had to deal with that person before Anna now. I spun around to see that it was a completely nude, and fat, white man. He was a real oafish blob. He looked surprised to see me. He also looked sort of familiar.
I next heard the crack of something hitting my skull hard. I remember the immediate hateful pain that shot through my body and the sound of blood rushing through my ears. I remember the dizziness, then falling to the floor. Clearly, as I fixed on the man from the bathroom, Anna had cracked me over the head with a blunt object.
I came to the next morning, Billy Ray and Rattler had manage to track me down based upon coordinates I left in the chopper that said âIN CASE OF EMERGENCYâ. Billy Ray filled up the hotel room ice bucket with cold water and doused my head with it to bring me conscious. I was disoriented at first. But after a bit, what happened in this room the night before came back to me.
Honestly, I am surprised that Anna did not just kill me. I presume that she thinks she can leverage her drop-dead hotness to get me to do more shit for her in the future. She is absolutely right about that too. Rattler then said, âHey, Rod, that snake bitch left a letter fer ya.â
He handed me the letter. This is what it said:
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âDear Rod:
Sorry about the boo boo on your head. Hope it heals soon. Also sorry about leaving you in the mountains. I was not running a scam on you Rod. Rather, an opportunity arose for me to acquire a sasquatch body from another person. You may know him since you are a sasquatch hunter. His name is Matt Moneymaker. Anyway, until next timeâŚ..
Yours truly,
Anna Condaâ
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I could not fucking believe it. That was fatfuck Moneymaker in the hotel room earlier. Anna fucked Matt Fatfuck Moneymaker for a Sasquatch! That fat son of bitch!!
Billy Ray asked, âYou ready to go Rod?â I stood up and said, âYeah, letâs go.â Then Rattler said, âHey, ya wanna stop and git some beer fer the ride home?â I replied âHell yeah.â
I felt like I wanted to die. Thank God for beer and buddies. I donât blame Anna. She is a fucking snake, and I knew that before this started. Also, I cannot really blame fatfuck Moneymaker for wanting to get some of that hot poon pie Anna serves up. I guess I have to blame fate for fucking me over this time. I even started thinking that next time I will just avoid Anna. But I know I wonât, thus making me subject to this sort of shit again. I had Rattler set us down in Charlottesville so I could buy some hard liquor.
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Anna and I first joined forces, so to speak, when she acted as a go-between in my business deal with the Chinese to sell them bigfoot parts. See, I would hunt and kill the critters, cut them up, deliver the parts to Anna, who in turn gave me a suitcase containing unmarked American hundred-dollar bills, then she would transport the bigfoot parts to the Chinese. I was never really sure of what the sneaky-ass Chinese were doing with the body parts. All I knew for sure is that they are extracting certain materials from them, then synthesizing them with some other shit, creating some sort of drug. Whether it then becomes a bio-weapon or a dick stimulant, I do not know. Neither do I care. As long as they kept the hundies coming, I was good.
Now, while Anna is of Russian descent, she is a freelancer. She will work for any sick, skeevy motherfucker out there. She does not care. She has no conscience, at least not in the traditional sense as we understand it in western civilization. Today she is working for the Chinese, and tomorrow she may be working for Hamas. She is a slippery motherfucker.
So here is how it went down. At 11:32 p.m. on a Friday in September of last year I get a call on my cell phone. When the call came in I was balls deep into this hot little lass I picked up at the bus station a little earlier in the evening from an old swarthy chap named âColorado Joeâ. He wanted to sell me the girl. I was assured she was over 20 years old. I told him I needed to take her out for a test ride, which he agreed to.
So, there I was, balls deep in âBing Bang Yunâ, and my phone rings. Of course, I silence all incoming calls not in my contacts list. Thus, I knew that I must know the caller. In mid stroke I reached over to the nightstand to retrieve my cell and looked at it. It was a call from âSergioâ. I thought, âOh shitâŚ. I am going to have to cut the Oriental bang circus short.â When Sergio calls, I have to respondâŚimmediately. He has the best blow on the east coast!!
âHey, Serge! Whatâs up?â, I asked. All he said was, âHooters. 2:00 a.m.â, then hung up. This was obviously the rendezvous for the transaction. Now, understand that Serge was not talking about the chicken wing restaurant. Hooters was code, in case the feds were listening in on the line. âHootersâ meant the titty bar out on Highway 69 called âThe Plump Rumpâ. We had a communications code we used.
It was a long haul to the titty bar, so I needed to get moving. I had no time to return the girl to Colorado Joe, so I took her with me. I had her blow me on the way to the meeting with Sergio, telling her that her performance would make the difference on whether I save her from Joe or not. Of course, after she was done I tossed her out of my speeding truck and down, over the bridge, and into the Wendigo River below. I did not need any complications in my life right now.
I arrived at The Plump Rump at 2:00 a.m. on the dot. I saw the manager, Lou Skunt, sitting at the bar when I walked inside. I nodded. He walked over and said to me, âUse my office for the meeting The parties are already in there waiting for you.â I nodded and then headed to Louâs office. Then it hit me: Lou said the âPARTIESâ are already here. That is, parties, meaning more than one person. It was not just Sergio. It was 2 or more people! Lou was probably in for a cut of whatever was about to go down.
Something was bad fucked up!! I know for a fact that Sergio never brings anyone with him on a deal, at least not with me. He is too distrustful of people to do that, and too fucking mean to need protection. Something was wrong. I was just as likely to get whacked when I enter Louâs office as anything else. I needed a moment to think things through.
I took a spot in front of one of the performance poles to watch a young, swarthy Mexican lass perform. My mind quickly strayed from the problem at hand to this brown chickâs ass and tits. She was not a great looking chick, but her body was smoking!! I quickly became aroused. I thought to myself, âGoddamn Asian bitches!! They are just like Chinese food â after 2 hours you are ready for some more!!â
When the little Mexican chick went on break I motioned her over to my table. âHola Senior!!â, she said. I pulled out a clear plastic baggie of blow and dropped it on the table. Her eyes grew wide and slobber starting falling from her mouth. Blow is like catnip for strippers. Thus, she fell under my spell immediately.
The next thing I know, this brown girl was on my lap, dry humping me like a feral bitch dog in heat. I had to bang her. I NEEDED to see my wang penetrating her. Just then, someone taps my shoulder hard. I look up to see Lou standing over me. He bent down and said, âDid you forget about my office, asshole?!?!?!â I replied, âDamn, Lou!! You read my mind!!!â I arose, with the little Mexican bolted onto my mid-section, and hastily retreated to Louâs office. I figured Lou would prefer me to stain this chick in private rather than out in the open.
The door to the office opened easily. The lights were on inside. In a lustful haze, I set the little Mexican chick on her back across Louâs desk and started pumping the shit out of her, completely unaware of the others in the room with us. In a moment I heard someone call my name. I twist my neck around to see Sergio sitting on Louâs jizz crusted couch. I think to myself, âOh shit! I forgot about that shit!â
I figured I would just move forward with the deal as it was proposed to me. âHey Serge! What ya got for me, dude?â, I asked. He replied, âI have a very special deal for you. I need, uh ⌠yeah, âŚâŚHey, Rod, you want to stop for a moment so we can talk?â I picked up the little tamale and laid her down onto Sergioâs lap as I continued to plow her. She stayed on my cock the whole time. I told Sergio, âNo, man. Iâm good! Lay it on me!â Slowly, Sergio lowered his face into his palm.
Then it happened. The voice cam from behind me, in the dark corner of Louâs office. It was velvety yet hard as steel. âRod. Went need to talkâ, it said. Even though I did not stop pumping the little brown chick, a chill went down my spine when I heard those words. It was the thick timbre of the voice, I think, that alerted me.
I turned to look across the room. There, sitting in a red leather captains chair against the wall was the source of the sultry voice: Anna Conda.
I picked up the little taco yet again and turned her around so I could face Anna as I continued pumping her. At this point the Mexican girl was merely a masturbation toy I was using. I increased my pump so I could dump my load and get this over with. Then BAMM!!!, it was over. I removed the lass from my huge rod, after which her body crumpled to the floor. I did not know if she was dead or injured, or what had happened to her. But I did not care either, so I did not dwell on it.
I tried to compose myself the best I could, then walked over to stand before Anna so I could get to the bottom of all this business. âWell, well, well. Anna Conda. We meet again. Tell me, what brings you here, to my little neck of the woods?â
Anna replied, âRod, put your dick away.â I looked down and, indeed, I had forgotten to stow my cock. Out of pure curtesy, I packed it away. Then I returned my attention to Anna. âAlright, Anna, whatâs going on here?â
Anna launched into a startling tale about what brought her to me. As she spoke I became lost in her wanton beauty. She got up from her chair and walked about the room as she relayed her story, presumably to make it more dramatic and demonstrative. I got a full-on view of her body, and it was fantastic!!
She stands 5â10ââ and weighs 105 lbs. She is lithe. She was showing it off too, wearing a black, silk dress that landed just about her ankles. The top was low-cut, betraying just a bit of cleavage from her C-cup wineglass titties. She was not wearing a bra. Anna never wears a bra. Her nips were perfectly outlined through the silk. In fact, I think her nips were hard. It was probably something she did on purpose in an attempt to influence me. It was working.
Annaâs ass was perfect. It was not at all fat, but round enough not to be skinny. It was a fit figure skaterâs ass. As she walked, I could see a tiny bit of jiggle emanating from her ass flesh, and then reverberated in the silky black dress she wore. My cock began growing hard again.
Her face was beautiful. Think Scarlett Johanson and Phoebe Cates rolled into one. But any sweetness this may evoke is quickly dispelled by Annaâs throaty voice with its thick Russian accent. I have known Anna for 20 years. Yet, she still does not look a day over 25. Jesus Christ!!! If ever there was a chick to die for âŚ.. If I was one to delve into the belief of the paranormal, then I may conclude that Anna made a deal with the devil. But, I am not such a person.
And literally, Anna Conda is a chick to die for. She is deadly as fuck. She will kill you in a split second without a thought just because she does not like the shirt you are wearing. She can do it too. She is always armed and she knows how to use her weapons. Moreover, she is a total psychopath. This makes her doubly dangerous.
Anna and I have always gotten along for the most part. Like Anna, the dollar is my primary motivating factor. Such a mindset allows for understanding and predictability among people, which are elements that are sorely missing in many business dealings today that go on in the color of darkness.
Suddenly, Anna snapped me out of my thoughts. âHereâs your gun, Rod. Now letâs get startedâ, said Anna. She and Sergio were halfway through the door exiting Louâs office when I said, âHey, wait a damned minute!!! What are you talking about?!?â
They both stopped, and Anna walked back in and looked me in the eyes, saying âThe plan, Rod. Letâs get on with the plan.â A little embarrassed, I sheepishly asked, âWhat plan?â Anna folded her arms and looked cross at me. After a moment to allow me to simmer in my shame, she asked, âYou were not paying attention, were you, Rod?â I shook my head and looked down.
I heard a hammer cock. I jerked my head back up to find myself staring down the barrel of a pistol pointed at my head that Anna was holding. I protested, âLook, it is not my fucking fault!! Put that fucking gun down!!!â I continued, âYou were distracting me with âŚ. Well.. you know, how you are dressed, and that hot, sultry voiceâŚ. You know?â
âSo, instead of paying attention to the plan, you chose to eye-rape me. Is that what I am to understand your position is, Rod?â, she asked. Knowing that my life was on the line, I said, âAnna, look, you know I am horny to a fault. Then you come in here, swinging them tits around, wearing that silk dress showing off the crack of your assâŚ. WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU EXPECT TO HAPPENED?â
Anna lowered her gun. She knew that my explanation of being a total cocksman was truth. âLetâs goâ, Anna curtly said. I obeyed.
Anna explained the plan to me again on the drive from The Plump Rump. She made me wear a blindfold so that I would not get horny during her explanation. Here is how it went:
Anna Conda was now working for the Russians. It seems that Putin caught wind of the Sasquatch project that the Chinese were working on. He also knew that the American government have been fucking with sasquatch for decades. Thus, he was very concerned about the existence of a bigfoot gap. He ordered the acquisition of a Sasquatch specimen immediately.
Moreover, said specimen must be prime. It needed to be the biggest, baddest sasquatch of them all â a true alpha â so as to speed things along. Putin did not want some weird shit-creature, is-it-a-sasquatch-or-is-it-a-dogman, kind of monstrosity. He wanted purebred, badass sasquatchery, and preferably from the American Pacific northwest.
Anna got in on it because she sold the intel to Putin about Chinaâs Sasquatch operation. She then told Putin she could produce sasquatch corpses for him. She told him she had a contact (i.e., me). Thus, with Putinâs blessing and promises of riches to come, Anna set out to America to find me.
Now, here is where things got a bit squirrely. See, I agreed to procure some more dead sasquatch. I have no problem with killing sasquatch because, in my opinion, they are an abomination on this Earth. I kind of feel like I am doing Godâs work by wiping out as many of them as I can. And given all the not-so-Godly stuff I have done, I feel like killing Sasquatch kind of offsets that to some degree.
But Anna, she was stuck on Putinâs instruction that she must supply him with apex Sasquatch. So she did not want to take my advice of heading to the Pacific Northwest or Alaska. Instead, Anna claimed to have pinpointed the whereabouts of a particularly gruesome sasquatch beast that she KNEW would win her a fortune from Putin if she brought it to him.
âSo, where is this beast?â, I asked. Anna replied âMarthaâs Vineyardâ. I paused. Then I asked her to repeat herself. It turns out that I was not mistaken about what Anna had said. I continued, âUh, Anna, there are no sasquatch on Marthaâs Vineyard, just a lot of wealth New Englander schmucks.â
Anna looked at me and told me I was wrong. Then she decided to attempt to taunt me. âOh, Rod, mighty slayer of Bigfoot! Yet, you fail to take notice of where the biggest, most foul and rotten beast of them all makes its home. Jesus, Rod!! What kind of bigfoot hunter are you, anyway?â Anna then spit at my feet and wondered aloud whether she even needs me for this job.
I decided that I needed to straighten out the hierarchy here in order for this here deal to move forward. I said, âWell, Anna, feel free to truck on over to Old Whitey Beach and battle that beast. But, if there is a big old mangy sasquatch lurking around over there, then it is probably a fucking Nazi-Squatch. You know, those fuckers out there hate the Jews.â
The work âNaziâ visibly shook Anna. Her great grandfather died defending Leningrad. Her entire family there died of either starvation or cannibalism during Hitlerâs siege during Operation Barbarossa. Anna despised Nazis. But she feared them too. After landing that punch, I decided to push my luck.
âNow, I am still willing to help you catch this here Nazi-Squatch, but you have to do something for meâ, I said. Now Annaâs eyes were on me, and they were narrowing. I continued, âI want you to get bare assed naked and pleasure yourself while I stand over you and jack it.â Anna stared at me silently for a long moment. Then she replied.
âAfter the job is done, and you can get none of your ⌠fluids⌠on meâ, she said. I shook my head and countered, âNow, and I will âtryâ to not get my spunk on you.â
However, Anna then turned the tables on me. In fact, she picked up the table and bashed my head in with it. She looked me in my eyes, then matter-of-factly said, âYou get the beast, and your prize shall be a night with me, anything goes, darling.â Well, since this caused all of the blood to immediately drain from my brain, I had a lapse in judgment. âDEAL!!â, I said. Then we shook on it.
âOK, tell me more about this supposed monster sasquatch on Marthaâs Vineyardâ, I said. I still was not ready to believe there was a monster out there. âI show you photoâ, said Anna. She took out her phone, scrolled to find the photo, then handed the phone to me. âThere. Sasquatchâ, she said.
I stared at the photo and remained silent. After a long moment, I turned the phone so that Anna could see the photo and asked, âUh, Anna, is THIS what you intended to show me?â She replied. âYes! ThereâŚSasquatch! The biggest, grossest monster around.â
Now, I could not argue with Anna that the image on her phone is a big, gross monster. Hell, it could actually be a sasquatch, and THE UBER sasquatch. It is most certainly the grossest thing on Marthaâs Vinyard. But I somehow do not think this is what Putin is expecting.
I turned to Anna and said, âAnna, this is a photo of Michelle Obama. I know it looks vile, and has a huge, hulking body with large appendages where a woman should not have them. But, sweatheart, that ainât no sasquatch. Thatâs a big, hairy Chicago street negro.â
Anna did not believe me at first. She was hard in her conviction that Obama was a sasquatch. âI have seen the Sasquatch beast you deliver to me for China. This ⌠Michelle Obama âŚ. It is big, and hairy, and ugly like the sasquatch beast, but worse.â
When the truth finally set it, I could see that it had kind of broken down poor Anna, if only just a bit. I put my arm around Anna and told her, âLook, Michelle O fooled you. Hell, she and her Hamas Hubby fooled millions of Americans, twice! At least you saw Michelle for what she is, to wit: a big, gross sasquatch, and NOT some kind a retarded leftist messiah.â
After that, things took a rather dark turn. âWhat if we still take her to Putin? We can make deal; sell her to Putin!!â At this point I held up my hands and said, âIâm outâ, then turned and walked away. Anna followed, trying to get me to stay. At this point, I could tell that Anna was coming undone a little.
See, she had to produce for Putin. There is no telling what kind of secret deal she actually had with him. She had to deliver a big old mangy Obama âŚ. Er, uh, I mean ⌠Sasquatch, to Putin.
âOk, Rod, we do your plan. We go out west to kill bigfoot. Huge, monster bigfoot. she said. I turned and looked Anna in her eyes and said the following: First, we bang for 48 hours straight, right now, so I can get my fill of you. Second, you pay me $10,000.00 cash upfront. Third, upon delivery of the dead bigfoot, you pay me $1 million immediately.â
Anna agreed to everything, but noted that at the present time it was her âtime of the monthâ. I grimaced, as I will absolutely not go there (and she knows that). âFine, next week we bangâ, I said. She pointed out that I would be in the woods next week hunting sasquatch. âFine, once I come out of the woods, then we bang â 48 hours straightâ, I said. âOf course, darling!â, she agreed.
Well, it took several days to set up the hunt, but it finally happened. I was in Washington state at high elevation based on intel I has acquired that indicated that there was a monstrous 15â tall sasquatch on the mountain range that had been murdering and eating hunters and hikers. After 3 months in these mountains without a trace of the creature I began to lose hope, thinking that I probably got some bad intel, or bad coordinates.
I got my satellite phone out to call for an extraction. Winter was setting in fast, and if I did not get off this mountain soon, then I would freeze and/or starve to death. Unfortunately, my contact did not answer. I tried for 2 days. No answer. I had been fucked. I wondered what had happened back in civilization that caused me to be abandoned like this. I resolved that I would get off that mountain and get to the bottom of this shit. There would be hell to pay for this betrayal!!â
I was able to get in touch with contacts from back home. I got old Billy Ray from Ellijay and Rattler on the phone and got them to come out here to Washington State to extract me. Rattler use to fly helicopters in the Army. He has an old Huey sitting in his front yard, to the chagrin of his HOA. He fired that sucker up, and him and old Billy Ray flew out here to my coordinates and extracted me.
After landing at a convenience store to buy some beer for the flight home, we headed east. Through the skies a way, Billy Ray said, âWell, Rod, I guess you is bout ready to git back home to Georgia, eh?â In fact, I was ready to go home. But I had to take care of some business first. I told them both to take me to New York City. They were both perplexed. All I said to them was âI have an old friend there I have to see before I can go home.â
I have intel on where Anna Conda stays when she is in the United States. She stays at certain hotels depending on what month she is here, and whether her check-in date is an odd or even number. This is for undercover work. I came across the code for her stays while doing the sasquatch work for China. She an I were caught in a snowstorm one night in Buffalo, NY, and had to share a room at the Holiday Inn near the airport. We had like 10 big Igloo ice chests with iced down sasquatch body parts with us in the room.
Anna was like, âNo hanky panky, Rod. I am tired and I want to go to bed. Tomorrow we finish business.â
Frankly, I did not blame her for withholding her magnificent muff from me. I was tired as hell. But, I could not settle for nothing. So, when Anna was in the bathroom taking a shower, I started going through her suit case. I wanted to find some of her panties to jack off into. Instead, I found a little black notebook. Inside it contained her lodging codes, and some other interesting things. I photographed the contents with my phone and then put it back.
When Anna got out of the shower she was already dressed in her night clothes. She saw me lying on my back, nude on the bed, and jacking it. âRod!! GROSS!!!! Go to the restroom to do that shit!!!â, she commanded. I just did it to get a rise out of her. LOL!!
So, if Anna is still inside the U.S., then using the codes I stole from her I can locate precisely where she will be that night. I studied it for a few moments then had my answer. Tonight she would be staying at the Dogman Inn on Hwy 95 South, Room 355. I told Rattler to get me there stat!
We had to stop several times for fuel and beer. Those Hueys go just a bit over a hundred MPH, you know. But eventually, we got there. I gave the boys some money and told them to go to the Waffle House for some coffee to sober up. Then they would fly me home.
I should mention that I also had Rattlerâs fully auto Russian AK-74 with spare mags. During the long flight with 2 drunks from Washington State to New York City, I had worked myself up into a towering rage over how Anna fucked me on this Putin deal. She had clearly thrown me aside. But for what, exactly? I figured I would storm the hotel room, get some answers, then shower the room with gun fire.
I busted through the door of Room 355 at exactly 3:35 a.m. There she was. My entry roused her from slumber. I was pointing my rifle at her, center mass. She was shocked at the appearance of a gunman in her room at this time of night. However, she was not as shocked as one would think (this was not the first time something like this has happened to her).
I raised my face from the receiver just enough so she could see it was me. âRod!!!â, she exclaimed. âWhat happened to you?!?!? I thought you had died up in those mountains when we never hear from you!â I replied, âShove it up that cute little ass of yours, Anna. You fucked me. And not in the good way. What the fuck was all that shit about needing a sasquatch for Putin?!?â
Anna played dumb. But it struck me that I had been deliberately put out of the loop for 3 months. Why? Who wanted me away for that long, and why? What went on in my absence?!? I was just dying to know!!! I set my rifle down and pulled out my fixed blade knife, ready to get down to some real nasty work on Anna so I could get some truth. The pure evil of what I was about to do to her caused a wide death grin to grow on my face. Anna saw it. She knew what it meant. She swallowed hard and her eyes betrayed the shear terror she felt inside. I was engorged with blood lust. She knew she had fucked up one time too many this time!!
Suddenly came the sound of the toilet in the bathroom flushing. I was momentarily shocked. I did not expect anyone else to be there with Anna. Anna saw it in my face. I glanced at her and saw that the terror in her face was replaced with pleasure, a slight smile creeping over her face.
I was going to have to face off against this person in the bathroom, who would be out in a split moment. When I do that, I will have to turn 180 degrees from Anna, thereby making me vulnerable to her. I had only once choice: Shoot Anna first.
Just as this came to me, but just before I could act on it, the bathroom door opened. I had to deal with that person before Anna now. I spun around to see that it was a completely nude, and fat, white man. He was a real oafish blob. He looked surprised to see me. He also looked sort of familiar.
I next heard the crack of something hitting my skull hard. I remember the immediate hateful pain that shot through my body and the sound of blood rushing through my ears. I remember the dizziness, then falling to the floor. Clearly, as I fixed on the man from the bathroom, Anna had cracked me over the head with a blunt object.
I came to the next morning, Billy Ray and Rattler had manage to track me down based upon coordinates I left in the chopper that said âIN CASE OF EMERGENCYâ. Billy Ray filled up the hotel room ice bucket with cold water and doused my head with it to bring me conscious. I was disoriented at first. But after a bit, what happened in this room the night before came back to me.
Honestly, I am surprised that Anna did not just kill me. I presume that she thinks she can leverage her drop-dead hotness to get me to do more shit for her in the future. She is absolutely right about that too. Rattler then said, âHey, Rod, that snake bitch left a letter fer ya.â
He handed me the letter. This is what it said:
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âDear Rod:
Sorry about the boo boo on your head. Hope it heals soon. Also sorry about leaving you in the mountains. I was not running a scam on you Rod. Rather, an opportunity arose for me to acquire a sasquatch body from another person. You may know him since you are a sasquatch hunter. His name is Matt Moneymaker. Anyway, until next timeâŚ..
Yours truly,
Anna Condaâ
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I could not fucking believe it. That was fatfuck Moneymaker in the hotel room earlier. Anna fucked Matt Fatfuck Moneymaker for a Sasquatch! That fat son of bitch!!
Billy Ray asked, âYou ready to go Rod?â I stood up and said, âYeah, letâs go.â Then Rattler said, âHey, ya wanna stop and git some beer fer the ride home?â I replied âHell yeah.â
I felt like I wanted to die. Thank God for beer and buddies. I donât blame Anna. She is a fucking snake, and I knew that before this started. Also, I cannot really blame fatfuck Moneymaker for wanting to get some of that hot poon pie Anna serves up. I guess I have to blame fate for fucking me over this time. I even started thinking that next time I will just avoid Anna. But I know I wonât, thus making me subject to this sort of shit again. I had Rattler set us down in Charlottesville so I could buy some hard liquor.
2024.05.13 22:25 dbleslie The current Juneau Pride calendar! SEAGLA will be updating it later, and is happy to promote any other Pride events folks wanna do!
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2024.05.13 22:21 giantspeck The NHC is monitoring an area of potential development to the south of Mexico
Outlook discussion
South of the coast of Mexico
An area of low pressure is forecast to form along a trough several hundred miles to the south of the Gulf of Tehuantepec by the middle to latter portion of this week. Thereafter, some gradual development of this system is possible as the low begins to move slowly to the west-northwest, remaining south of the coast of Mexico through early next week.
| Development potential | 12:30 PM PDT (19:30 UTC) | |
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| Next two days: | Ⲡ| low (near 0 percent) |
| Next seven days: | Ⲡ| low (30 percent) |
Official information
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