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2009.10.18 07:51 isaaky Titanic

A sub for all things Titanic - the ship, the history, and of course, the numerous films.
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2017.10.25 16:00 Teekeks Useless Red Circle

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2013.04.09 22:38 AlanFSeem Unresolved Mysteries

A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. -
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2024.06.09 11:16 Uomodipunta The TFS theme is a beautiful message

Hi everyone,
first of all, this MAY be a bit long. I don't know though, so... i warned you. Also, i am going off memory and cutscenes of youtube (no way i'm replaying the whole story on a warlock/titan) so i may not report what people say verbatim, but bear with me.
I don't know if others made a similar post, but i FELT i had to. The theme of the whole expansion kinda resonated with me and i think bungie executed it perfectly. Also, i though about writing "underlying them", but this word makes me feel like it's something in the background, while it really is front and center. It's a main part of destiny but this time is really prominent. The theme i'm talking about is: life, death and moving forward.
I can already hear you say: duh, of course it's the theme of destiny, we die and keep reanimating! Yeah, but in the other expansions' campaigns there wasn't such a focus on this. For example, Forsaken is obviously about revenge and how it affects us and others (see one of my favorites lore pages, thin line. Chills everytime). Well, onto the main thing.
Of course, the whole life, death and moving forward thing can be seen in the TFS plot: the witness wants to freeze everything in our best moments, we want to live our lives. Let's go by steps anyway.
We start with meeting Cayde. He's been brought back to life by a wish of Crow, expressed through Riven. Now, Cayde himself says that he felt he was in a "peaceful nothing", there was even Sundance, then he was ripped by that. He felt whole while dead and already knew we were inside the traveler. It could be said that the traveler is like a god, when we die we go back to it,at least the guardians and the ghosts. I say this because Zavala in a cutscene while he's despairing says that this afterlife is not good if the people he wants to see aren't there.
There are the scenes of the reunions of Ikora and Zavala with Cayde: to be fair, our guardian's reaction is the only one i felt was "off", the Vanguard acts WAAAY more realistically when meeting a guy thought dead for like five years.
The scene at the campfire, all together, talking about Amanda. This is a great, great moment. Crow talks about her, can't finish the sentences, trembles. He still can't believe she isn't there anymore. And Cayde here acts like a guide, he says: "life isn't about holding on. [...] Eventually, you have to let go". I think he knows he's not staying forever, that he's an anomaly, held together somehow, not really "alive". We don't even know if he can leave the pale heart. After his words, we are given a moment of silence to reflect on them: Zavala feels them more than others because he still has regret about Safiyah and Hakim (hope i wrote them correctly).
This is the fate of all living things and for guardians, it's even worse: they don't age, don't die of sickness, are forced to watch their human friend get old and die. Being able to mourn and moving forward are necessary.
Talking about Zavala, he was tempted by the witness, given the choice to stay together with his wife, frozen in time. His character got a lot of development in the last 3/4 years, starting with stasis, then the lucent hive and the nightmares. Now, his desperation has reached the tipping point: he gives himself to darkness, ends up losing Targe. Another sacrifice in order to defeat the Witness, another loss. Remember what Sundance said? "what comes from the light returns to the light". Targe is back with the traveler, Zavala is human again, forced to come to terms with the perspective of his death. And yet, this time he manages to get back on his feet: he asks Ikora to help him learn Stasis, something he had not used until now. He accepts what happened, moves forward.
Another point is the mission Wild Card where Cayde forgives Uldren for killing him: they were dealt a hand and played as best as they could. Now he has got a new one. Crow becomes the new hunter vanguard, a new generation taking over after the old one is gone.
Cayde didn't want to stay forever i think. He wanted his life to have meaning and to end it on his own terms. In the final cutscenes, when he brings our ghost back to life, he lets us know that. What he does is his choice, the light connects all so he can revive our ghost. He is part of him and Cayde is part of our little light. Our ghost can feel him, Sundance too. We just have to move on, don't stop here. (Props to bungie for giving Cayde the line "nobody makes my fate but me")
The Witness too is a part of this. He sought to give order to the world, to end suffering, to "save" everyone by creating a world that stays still, where we're in our best moments: triumphs for the guardians, a loved one for zavala... And he doesn't understand. He cannot understand why people would oppose this fate (i didn't choose this word randomly). Why would people fight him, choose a life that is imperfect, filled with sadness and death, instead of an eternity of "happiness" (i guess???).
But this is the point of TFS. We're humans (yes, even the guardians). Life and death are part of our life. Those reborn in the light come back to life and die countless times, but have to deal with the passing of their mortal friends. When a guardian, a ghost dies, they go back to the traveler, where we'll find those gone before us. This is a reassuring thought.
And i think this all here is something beautiful.
END OF THE RANT: i know, it's a mess. There were so many things i wanted to say, in my head they all sounded good, but putting them "on paper" is hard. I apologize if i don't make sense but i felt the need to put these thoughts down. Maybe it's just for me, maybe i'll give others a new perspective. Anyway, i'll leave with the two sentences that in my opinion complete this whole post:
"guardians make their own fate"
"eyes up guardian"
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2024.06.09 11:14 meitsadavdavidbingss The ultimate deepwoken rant

First off sorry for any spelling errors , i am typeing this on a whim and dont have time to go thru again , i know english i promise . Well where do i even begin with this mess , first lets get roblox jank , gliches , bugs and cheat detection out the way sience thats not up to them . The moderation team fucking sucks at doing their job , if you submit a ticket with proof and all theres about a 90% chance they will decline you without looking at it but its ok , i can deal with that , the biggestthey also abuse their powers (especially in chmie) going in with all kind of unobtainable weapons and enchants , imo that is not ok not to mention those weapons and enchants are absolutely busted , they should be balanced accordingly and made obtainable and while im at it i would like to mention not being able to get lightborn is some real bs , i wish they would maybe hold a tournament between the top 20 chime players that dont have lb or something weekly so that theres an actual way to get it if you work hard , that would be sick but no , they cant spare 30 minutes a week to do something like this for us . And regarding races why the fuck is there no way to reroll races without useing robux ? Like lemme reroll with echos or knowledge at a shrine or something , anything , and also the races are not balanced accordingly and matter very little , they should have tallents that actually change combat , like etreans are suposed to be imune to acid , well thats not the case cuz they cant properly code , they are also meant to get less time on buffs and debuffs , thats also not the case . If it was however for example that would be very cool , you could pull some fun stuff with poison , ignore charm debuffs , not need strong stern or mayne run into a pocket of acid when low but no cause we cant have nice shit can we? And now regarding slots i fullheartedly believe they should give you 3 or maybe even 5 starting out , i guess you can buy them and they are dirt cheap but i still feel like its a very greedy move seen as you need a minimum of 3 to you know , actually play. With revives i also have no problem except that you cant revive without robux . Like maybe let me ask yun shul to give me another shot in fragments and i can use statue for free , or maybe when u max rep with celtor , or for 500 echos , anything really . Some more boring stuff out the way , the activities like fishing mineing and choping trees have no point as the rewards are not worth the time at all , characters are 1 dimensional and only serve to die or give you something for the sake of progressing plot , the world feels dead , the ai is trash and theres way too much chesse . Balance i wont even commeont on , you know it , i know it , its absolute dogshit and thats not gonna change , they claim to revisit the broken stuff and want to rework it ? Yeah right just like you did to jetstriker , i mean its not bad its much better than before but they missed the silver lineing , fighting jetstriker sucked not only because the opponent could run away , it sucked cuz he could just keep you at mid range , use gale and thunder to poke you down with little counterplay if you are not a mage silentheart or blindseer , guess what ? Thats still a problem . The weapons are extremely unballanced as well and so are the atunements mantras and enchants equipment and everything else , if they cared to fix it it would take well over a month of actual daily balance changes not the bullshit they are doing now . Pvp is curently in a 1 shot meta , chime , guildwars , voidwalking , doesent matter the fight always ends in less than 30 seconds thanks to chesse , the infamous ragdoll into bomb that has no counteplay , potions and assassin builds (dont get me wrong im an assassin build enthusiast myself but they are FAR too busted in this game like wtf) . Pve is boring too , everything is eighter easy or unfair , its all easy except for the ocasional stat sponge like a kyrsgarde gangbang or broodlord that do over 1 bar per hit and have as much hp as duke . Theres nothing fun to do except combat , the world feels dead and so very lackluster and boring , the lore sucks sience its not expanded on , altough a great concept . Now lets talk about vw , as a vw myself i dont think it should take a life when the voidwalker kills you , like you die and lose your stuff but you dont get stained for example , but i dont think it should be the same for when you kill the vw sience then he could just level without consequence , vw should also not be able to take bounties on ppl with more than 3 level diffrence up or down and shouldnt be allowed to do to1 , instead their first 5 bounties give 2 levels each if successful , and they should also get like a damage taken from mobs multiplier till max lvl so that you get dettured from pve , that would be great. also i think u should be able to get the tracking outline beep ocasionally on all bounties , not just voidwalk , like do a quest for it and then get it on the slot .that would not make it go to origin , now regarding origins they all have little going for them atm theres no reason to not pick deluvian for pve and vw for anything else . Also we need more goddamn origins like some that start in layer 2 at lvl 10 and you need to kill chaser or start fort merit at lvl 6 or start in voidsea , meteor isle , hive , stuff like that would be so sick but no instead we get ysleys pyre that has 5 crits and 2 passives that all have the special effect of makeing you want to kill yourself . I could talk about so many more issues like no new luminant , no layer 3 for 2 years or no more lore being dropped but ass of now if they could fix all of this by the end of the year i would be ecstatic and truly greatful , its seems they cant and wont learn , they are leting the flame of this game burn out just like they did to rogue a good bit ago . All it needs is a litlle kindeling wich given how much money they have and how many talented pepole wouldnt turn them down should take them a mere 2 months if even that , but then again ragoozer and archmage dont give a shit. Also we love you naktigonis , your music is unreal.
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2024.06.09 09:44 triedbystats New website outlining problems in Letby case

Hi, sorry bit of a plug but it’s relevant to this community.
I have created a small interactive website on the Letby case. The goal is to succinctly outline some of the key problems of the case.
It includes two interactive elements, a shift chart selection tool which lets you pick any nurse from a set of random data and shows for any of them you get the same “single common factor” chart.
It also contains a simple bayes calculator which shows that the false positives identified by Dr Evans significantly reduce the chances of the other cases id by Evan being correct. Example: https://x.com/triedbystats/status/1798976706033991724
I stated assumptions and showed all working so it can be fact checked.
I’m new to this community, but having now looked at the case I’m shocked and decided to do what I can to help. Thanks! I’d love to hear any feedback
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2024.06.09 09:32 JustMakingForTOMT Body #1 – An Analysis of the Titanic’s “Other” Unknown Child (LONG POST)

**Trigger warning for in-depth discussion of the deaths and bodies of children*\*
Many of you probably know the story of the Unknown Child, or Body #4 – the body of a baby boy recovered from the sea shortly after the sinking of the Titanic and buried in Halifax’s Fairview Cemetery. Unidentified for years, he was speculated to be either Gosta Palsson or Eugene Rice, tentatively identified with DNA analysis as Eino Panula in 2002, and definitively identified through improved DNA testing in 2007 as Sidney Goodwin. The Unknown Child has come to represent all the young lives who were lost in the disaster.
However, much less well-known is the mystery of Body #1. Pulled from the icy Atlantic on April 21st 1912 by the cable ship Mackay Bennett, the body of an approximately 10-12-year-old boy was the first of 337 Titanic victims to be recovered. Officially, Body #1 was identified as Walter John van Billiard, a 9-year-old third-class boy who perished along with his father Austin and 10-year-old brother James William. He was buried next to his father, whose body was also recovered, in the Whitemarsh Union Cemetery of Zion Lutheran Church, Flourtown, Pennsylvania. However, doubt has always lingered among Titanic researchers and enthusiasts over the true identity of the body. In this post, I’ll examine the case for and against the body’s identification as Walter Van Billiard, investigate some other possibilities for its identity, and summarize my findings.
A few disclaimers: firstly, I’m not a professional, just someone who’s been interested in the Titanic (and specifically its child/teen passengers) for a long time.
Secondly, although I’ve never seen a detailed write-up on Body #1 before, others have discussed this topic and arrived at similar conclusions as mine, so I’m not breaking any entirely new ground here.
Finally, this post isn’t meant to disrespect or offend any of the Van Billiard family or to shatter the idea of a father and son resting beside each other. I’m just trying to take a critical look at the identification of Body #1 and suggest some alternate possibilities.
Approximately 115 Titanic passengers and crew under the age of 18 were lost, and very few of their bodies were ever found. In attempting to identify one of them, I hope to honour them all.

Part I: The Van Billiards

Walter and James van Billiard (photo here) were the two eldest sons of Austin Blyler van Billiard and Maude Murray. One or both boys had been born in Paris, France, but spent most of their lives in Africa, where the family was engaged in diamond mining. By April 1912, the Van Billiards had had four more children and wanted to return to Austin’s family in North Wales, Pennsylvania. They travelled to London, where Maude fell ill. It was decided that she would stay there with her parents and her four youngest children to recuperate, while Austin would take James and Walter ahead to America. Austin’s parents had never met any of their grandchildren before, and he wanted them to spend Easter together. Tragically, they booked third-class on the RMS Titanic, and the rest is history. No survivor accounts mention the Van Billiards by name, so it is unknown how they passed their time on the ship or how exactly they met their ends. A newspaper article (Daily Home News, April 23rd 1912) suggests the boys may have refused to leave their father, but it’s equally likely they simply arrived on deck too late to have the option of boarding a lifeboat.
What is known is that two bodies purported to be members of the Van Billiard family were later recovered and sent to Austin’s relatives in Pennsylvania for burial. Body #255, that of an approximately 40-year-old man with a dark red beard and moustache, was identified as Austin. Body #1, allegedly young Walter, was described as such:
No. 1 – MALE – ESTIMATED AGE. – 10-12. – HAIR. LIGHT.
CLOTHING – Overcoat, grey; one grey coat; one blue coat; grey woolen jersey; white shirt; grey knickers; black stockings; black boots
EFFECTS – Purse containing few Danish coins and ring; two handkerchiefs marked “A”.
Probably Third Class.
Furthermore, the “Inventory of the property found on the body of the late W. VanBilliard” adds that the purse also contained one United States cent and “three wooden disks.” This document can be viewed online at the Nova Scotia Archives website. Interestingly, “Unable to identify from clothing or effects” has been written across the middle of the page in pencil. Further down, it says “Remains shipped. See #255.”
Right off the bat, it's unclear why Body #1 was identified as that of 9-year-old Walter, as opposed to 10-year-old James – or, in fact, why a connection with the Van Billiards was made at all. The Philadelphia Inquirer of May 8th 1912, reporting on the arrival of the bodies in Pennsylvania, states that identification was made “through the Red Cross Society and papers found on their persons.” However, no such papers are mentioned among the effects found on either body, despite this being common practice for the descriptions of Titanic victims’ bodies.
It is also noteworthy that no member of the Van Billiard family was reported as having identified or even viewed the bodies. Identification would, of course, have taken place at Halifax, where the recovered bodies were brought before being buried there or forwarded elsewhere, and I could find absolutely nothing to suggest that any Van Billiard travelled to Halifax to view them. The North American newspaper of May 8th 1912 states quite clearly that Austin’s father, Burgess James van Billiard, was in Pennsylvania when the bodies arrived. Maude and the other children were still in England, and in fact would not make the trip to America until February 1913, almost a full year after the disaster.
Moreover, it must be remembered that none of the Van Billiard family members in America had ever seen their grandsons. They may have seen photographs of them, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they’d be able to identify a body which had spent six days floating in the freezing ocean. There are stories from other maritime disasters of the era, such as the General Slocum (1904), the Eastland (1915), and the Princess Sophia (1918) of children’s bodies being misidentified (or dubiously identified), even by close relatives. Therefore, even if Burgess van Billiard or another family member had seen Body #1, would that have conclusively proven that it was Walter (or James)? Or would it simply be a case of a grief-stricken human being clinging to the belief that their loved one was one of the few recovered from an icy grave?
According to Judith Geller’s Titanic: Women and Children First, “popular reports” of the time stated that Austin’s body was found with Walter’s clasped to his chest. However, as she goes on to state, this was not the case. This can be seen plainly from the numbers of the bodies, which were assigned in the order that they were retrieved. Body #1 was recovered on April 21st, while Body #255 would not have been picked up until April 25th, according to the diary of Mackay Bennett crewman Clifford Crease. Therefore, identification of Body #1 cannot have been made by its proximity to Austin Van Billiard.
The effects found upon Body #1 also do nothing to prove, or even suggest, that the body was that of Walter Van Billiard. It is true that the handkerchiefs marked “A” could have belonged to Austin, but “A” could stand for many other names of those on board the Titanic. The Danish coins are a tantalizing clue, but none of the Van Billiard family was known to have lived in or visited Denmark. (Of course, it’s possible that the coins could have been misidentified – perhaps they were actually Belgian or Boer, as the Van Billiards lived in both the Belgian Congo and South Africa; or Dutch, as Austin Van Billiard is known to have visited Amsterdam shortly before embarking on the Titanic. (Perhaps the “A” handkerchief was a souvenir from the city?) However, these are only theories.)
It has never been conclusively accepted by Titanic researchers and enthusiasts that Body #1 is that of Walter Van Billiard. Walter’s entry on Encyclopedia Titanica contains the footnote: “Because of the effects recovered with the body there has to be some doubt over the authenticity of the identification.” Similarly, Women and Children First states that “the body might in fact have easily been that of another Third Class boy.” That book’s section on the Van Billiards ends with the somber observation that “a monument to [the] husband and two sons … stands in the Whitemarsh Union Cemetery, but only two (and perhaps one) of them lie beneath it.” Whether or not Walter van Billiard was truly Body #1, one hopes that this (mis?)identification brought some solace to his surviving family members.

Part II: Other Possibilities

With it being established that there is no conclusive proof that body #1 belonged to either of the Van Billiard boys, let us examine other possibilities. I have assembled a list of all male Titanic victims between the ages of 8 and 14 whose bodies were never found. The reason for extending this range is that the estimated ages given to bodies were not always entirely accurate. For example, the body of 12-year-old William Sage was estimated to be 14, the body of 16-year-old Rossmore Abbott was estimated as 22, and the body of 17-year-old Ernest Price was estimated as 26.
Our candidates are:
  1. Eugene Joseph Abbott, 13
  2. Filip Oscar Asplund, 13
  3. Clarence Gustaf Hugo Asplund, 9
  4. William Neal Thomas Ford, 14
  5. Charles Edward Goodwin, 14
  6. William Frederick Goodwin, 13
  7. Harold Victor Goodwin, 10
  8. Frederick William Hopkins, 14
  9. Husayn Mahmud Husayn Ibrahim, 11
  10. William Andrew Johnston, 8
  11. Albert Rice, 10
  12. George Rice, 8
  13. Betros Seman, 10
  14. Karl Thorsten Skoog, 11
  15. George Frederick Sweet, 14
  16. William Albert Watson, 14
A few possibilities can be easily excluded from this list:
Several more possibilities can be marked as unlikely, if not ruled out entirely:
Our list is thus reduced to:
  1. Eugene Joseph Abbott, 13
  2. Filip Oscar Asplund, 13
  3. Clarence Gustaf Hugo Asplund, 9
  4. William Neal Thomas Ford, 14
  5. William Andrew Johnston, 8
  6. Albert Rice, 10
  7. George Rice, 8
Now, let us look at each of these boys in turn and examine the evidence for and against them being Body #1.
Eugene Joseph Abbott:
William Neal Thomas Ford:
Little is known about Ford, an English youth emigrating to the USA with his extended family and a family friend. None of their bodies are known to have been recovered (although they may be among the unidentified). He has no known connection to the letter A or to the nation of Denmark. Therefore, I see him as among the most unlikely of these boys to be Body #1.
William Andrew Johnston:
William Johnston, a cousin of William Ford, is a slightly more likely candidate for two reasons. Firstly, his father’s name (and his own middle name) was Andrew, providing a connection to the letter A. Secondly, in the one photo of him provided by the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge,* he appears to have had light hair.
Albert and George Rice:
Filip and Clarence Asplund:
I believe the Asplund boys are the strongest possible candidates for body #1, due to the following evidence:
If I had to choose between the two Asplund boys for the true identity of body #1, I would suggest that it was 9½ year old Clarence, rather than 13-year-old Filip, due to the fact that those identifying the body clearly deemed it likely to belong to a 9-year-old. However, I think either boy is a likely option.

Part III: Conclusion

None of this is to say that I think the body couldn’t have been one of the Van Billiard boys. After all, there had to be *something* that caused Walter Van Billiard to be singled out amongst all the other possible candidates. Any of the clues I pointed out in this post may have been red herrings.
Maybe the “A” handkerchiefs were a parting gift from a friend whose first or last name started with that letter, or a souvenir of some city the boy had visited. Maybe the Danish coins were simply picked up off the deck, or given to this boy by a Danish passenger for whom he had done a favor. Maybe the age estimate was far off, and the boy was actually a tall 7-year-old or a very young-looking 15-year-old. Maybe Walter really is resting alongside his father in Union Cemetery, Flourtown, Pennsylvania. In the end, unless DNA analysis is ever done, we will never know the true identity of body #1.
My personal ranking of likelihood, out of all the boys examined, is:
  1. Clarence or Filip Asplund (in that order), aged 9 and 13
  2. Walter or James Van Billiard, aged 9 and 10
  3. Eugene Abbott, aged 13
  4. Albert or George Rice (in that order), aged 10 and 8
  5. William Andrew Johnston, aged 8
  6. William Neal Thomas Ford, aged 14
  7. Harold, William, or Charles Goodwin (in that order), aged 10, 13, and 14 – I might even bump Harold (and possibly William) up higher than William Ford due to their younger age.
  8. Frederick Hopkins or William Watson, aged 14
  9. George Frederick Sweet, aged 14 (almost 15)
  10. Husayn Ibrahim, aged 11, or Betros Seman, aged 10
  11. Anthony William Sage, aged 12 – borderline impossible as Will Sage’s ticket was found on body #67, meaning that was almost certainly him. Perhaps an onboard friend of his had stolen his ticket as a prank, or they had switched tickets to keep as mementoes of each other, but I find this quite unlikely.
  12. Karl Thorsten Skoog, aged 11 – impossible; his missing or prosthetic leg would certainly have been noted.
The true tragedy of Body #1 is the fact that there are so many possible candidates for its identification. In memory of all these boys and their families who were lost on the morning of April 15th 1912.
\I have some doubts about the veracity of some photographs from the Titanic Pigeon Forge Museum, but the vast majority of the photos I've seen from there are genuine. I can elaborate further in the comments if anyone is interested.)
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2024.06.09 09:23 aarongcosta I have no desire to watch a new Superman film and find Superman to be an uninteresting character.

Okay Reddit strap in and hear me out, because this gonna be long…
As much as I appreciate James Gunns abilities to create interesting content I literally have no desire and don't understand why anyone else, would want to watch a Superman movie.
Superman is an uninteresting character at its core. Superman is only interesting when either deconstructed (see The Dark Knight Returns), lampooned (see Homelander and The Boys), or is being analyzed through another lens in something like Elseworlds (Red Sun).
The entire concept of Superman is quite frankly really stupid.
He's invulnerable, can only be beaten by a green rock, and literally has the ultimate plot armor of any comic book hero. Oftentimes, the interesting thing about Superman is again when he's being recreated like Mr Majestic in the Wildcats or I assume Sentry in the Avengers. I've never really read too many of those but I kind of get the gist that Sentry is supposed to be a Superman representative.
People's obsession with seeing and wanting to have a Superman movie makes zero sense to me. We've had multiple films made about Superman, and just to be clear, I am not a Snyder super fan. I do appreciate some of his work, and I also will never watch the second Rebel Moon movie because that first one was about the worst thing I've ever watched. Ok, if I get bored or there is enough booze I might.
To be clear, I'm not trying to gatekeep the intellectual property of Superman, I just think it's an idea that was invented in a much simpler time, and honestly is very stupid at this point. And don't even get me started on the Fantastic Four. Yes, it's got Pedro but I have no desire to watch a Fantastic Four movie either. This is yet another stupid 60’s comic book that quite frankly should have gone away a long time ago.
But, I digress.
The endless cry for a feel-good Superman movie that reflects his positive behavior is again unnecessary because the character is quite frankly stupid. There's nothing interesting about Superman. I'm sorry.
Well, sorry not sorry. From the DC slate of intellectual properties there are numerous other examples of amazingly more interesting characters to choose from. You have The Warlord, Arion, Lord of Atlantis, the Perez era run of the Teen Titans, or Batman and The Outsiders. There are dozens of better examples.
Let's not even get started on the numerous independent comics that could also be drawn upon. Like Baron and Rude’s Nexus, or the Badger, or a really good Cerebus movie. Or some of the better Image comics era of IP. Come on the Savage Dragon is great!
I mean really, it's disturbing that none of the Jim Starlin properties have made it to screen at this point, with the exception of Thanos. Give me a Dreadstar TV show ASAP!
But again, I digress. Superman is stupid, I'm sorry.
The only times he is interesting is when he is the MacGuffin of a story. Why are people so obsessed with seeing the boy scout in blue on the big screen?
I personally have no idea. And as much as I will probably watch the new Superman movie, I don't understand the obsession no matter the age, with a character that has quite frankly zero personality, and again has infinite plot armor.
I think that taking materials such as Peacemaker, we've seen James make an amazing inroad into offering up lesser known characters and making really great opportunities for storytelling around them.
So why do we have to suffer through yet another spandexed blue underwear character saving the world, when we know he's going to, and that's all we're ever going to get.
I get it, people love Superman. But you know what, I don't, and I don't see why people are so stupid.
There are dozens of better intellectual properties between DC, Marvel, and all the independent comics that come out for the last 30 years if not more. Can we please get these stories told? Why is it so hard to do things that are interesting and better?
I think one of the greatest examples is the Daredevil Netflix show and the upcoming extension of it. Here is a lesser known character that is super interesting that has ultimately become a part of our zeitgeist and part of the mass media, because it's a great story to tell. You can knock all the lesser Netflix marvel TV shows, yes we're looking at you Iron Fist. But collectively, these are some of the best storytelling we've seen to date.
What is the endless draw again for the boy scout? Nobody cares.
Okay so I don't care.
DC has a multitude of properties to choose from. I was never the biggest Lobo fan, but I know that people would love to see those stories told. What about the Legion of Superheroes, what about smaller lesser known superheroes and/or villains like Peacemaker? Oh wait, that worked…
Let's face facts, DC's intellectual property is much weaker than Marvel’s, and in my opinion is much weaker than the independent comics that can be drawn upon to create films and television shows from.
I think James's ultimate folly here is focusing on the big blue, because it's supposedly what “people want*, and not focusing on the more interesting stories that DC has provided us over the years.
Look, to date some of the best Marvel content has come in the form of things like Logan, Deadpool and the Netflix TV shows. This is why the showrunners and creators have leveraged the core storytelling elements to really tell interesting stories about things are passionate about.
Who in their right mind is passionate about Superman? Not me. Not my kids. It ultimately feels like somehow it's an expectation to fulfill some boomers dream about telling the Superman story on the big screen. And you know what, boomers are pretty freaking stupid.
So, am I the 10th dentist or am I right?
Either way I don't care just to be clear. But I'd like us to move past us needing to go through the golden, and then the silver, and then the modern age of comics to get to the good stuff because you know what there's so much more good stuff that isn't a guy who flies around in blue spandex with a red cape,
She said no capes for a reason…
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2024.06.09 08:57 Fit-Bit2907 Drawn & Quarterly Upcoming Releases & Recent Licenses

Drawn & Quarterly Upcoming Releases & Recent Licenses
(Updated June 8, 2024)
Drawn & Quarterly is a Canadian publisher that publishes a lot of alternative manga and Gekiga.
Please Note- this post does not include all upcoming releases, it only includes new starting manga with volume 1 or one shots that are yet to come out.

Yoshiharu Tsuge - Oba Electroplating Factory - August 12, 2024

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An alt-manga legend strikes out on his own, creating some of his most revealing and personal worksOba Electroplating Factory is a startlingly bleak but nonetheless captivating portrait of mid-century Japan in its most unglamorous iteration. Glimpses of the artist reflecting upon his life, his work, and his contemporaries pepper the narrative landscape: a wife teases her husband about a former fling on a trip to the hot springs, a young cartoonist is aghast at the cavalier conduct of his supposed betters, and imperfect men must grapple with the discomfort of their own honesty. Tsuge’s stories are studies in staging nature, working to evoke stillness and movement in such a way that renders his chosen setting a character all on its own.
Following the breakthrough success of Nejishiki, Yoshiharu Tsuge forges a path for autofiction in manga and changes the cultural landscape of comics forever. Some of his most revealing and personal works were published between 1973 to 1974. As much as it is a testament to the author’s predilection for addressing sensitive and mature themes in response to his culture, this volume also collects works from the only period in which Tsuge tries his hand at writing for a mainstream audience in earnest.
This fourth volume in the complete works of a legendary manga-ka is an indispensable addition to the literary comics canon and shining example of world literature at its most human.

Shigeru Mizuki - Yokai: The Art of Shigeru Mizuki - October 14, 2024

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Manga’s most beloved creator ventures into Japan’s mythical past and emerges with a menagerie unlike any other
Shigeru Mizuki is no stranger to the supernatural and its portents. Kitaro and Tono Monogatari reimagined the obscure folktales of his youth, bringing them to life with whimsy. Mizuki the cartoonist certainly left an indelible mark on comics as world literature. Mizuki the fine artist, on the other hand, rounds out the full scope of his fascination with the otherworldly and fantastic, bringing these worlds to life in robust color.
Yokai: The Art of Shigeru Mizuki showcases his expertise of not only folklore, but celebrates him as a naturalist. Elements of Mizuki’s lush compositions—flora, fauna, and everything in between—showcase his mastery of form and love for nature. These popular renderings of a disappearing, rural Japan are his contribution to the preservation of a cultural heritage that would have otherwise been forgotten. The grotesque realism central to his body of work is offset by the ingenuity of his fancy for the macabre. Pieces in this deluxe, full-color edition call to mind the playful pop-sensibility of Maurice Sendak informed by the technical prowess of traditionalists like Dürer and Doré. And like any other Mizuki classic, each oeuvre is a unique snapshot of spirit, human or otherwise, in constant transition.
Yokai: The Art of Shigeru Mizuki includes supplementary writing by acclaimed Mizuki scholar and translator Zack Davisson.

Shirato Sanpei - The Legend of Kamui 1 - January 14, 2025 (Total 10 Volumes)

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The iconic series that launched the alt-manga bible GARO becomes available in English for the very first time.
At long last, manga titan Shirato Sanpei’s groundbreaking epic makes its way into English. Celebrated as a watershed of both the Japanese counterculture and dramatic, longform storytelling in manga, The Legend of Kamui serves up clashing swords and class struggle to create a timeless political allegory set in feudal Japan. This ten-volume series is a must-have for fans of samurai and ninja manga and anime, and of other giants of postwar manga like Tezuka Osamu, Mizuki Shigeru, Tsuge Yoshiharu, and Lone Wolf and Cub’s Kojima Goseki.
It’s the 17th century in Japan. Child outcast Kamui lives on the fringes of a miserably stratified society. Fueled by pure grit, rage, and a dash of cunning, his only way out is to take up the mantle of ninja. Follow scrappy peasants, cold-blooded ninja, and warriors both disgraced and exalted as they navigate the unforgiving hardships of a violent yet hopeful age. With its vivid and critical attention to social injustice and environmental issues against a backdrop of heart-pounding action and romance, this multilayered gekiga drama not only redefined ninja and samurai fantasy, it also offers astonishing parallels with the modern day.
Originally serialized between 1964 and 1971 in the legendary alt-manga magazine GARO, The Legend of Kamui is translated by social historian and decorated academic Richard Rubinger.
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2024.06.09 08:31 Defiant-Apple-2007 The Future is Wild Remaster: Warm Ocean

Some oceans in this Last Ice Age still are warm. They are full of interesting lifeforms
Titan Whaler
Ancestor: Whale Shark
Length: 30 m
This is the new largest animal of this time period. it'a not as large as Blue Whale, but it's still a force. It's a Primitive filtrator, lacking Baleen. It's surprisingly a Shark, descending from largest sharks currently, Whale Sharks.
Whale-rammer
Ancestor: Orca
Length: 5 m
These evolved to be smaller, but hunt different, than Orcas of Today. They don't live in cold oceans anymore. They live in packs. They rip out the chunks of prey, and once a Titan Whaler dies, they are going to have a feast. They only use this plan rarely, usually they hunt smaller prey.
Collosus Shark
Ancestor: Great White Shark
Length: 9 m
Whale-rammers aren't the largest predators here. Collosus Shark is even larger. It's a Solitary hunter, with one of the most powerful bites in history. They give live birth, and they are caring parents of their children. They have similar coloring as their ancestors, Great White Sharks.
Titan Tuna
Ancestor: Tuna
Length: 3,5 m
These are the most common animals here, aside from Spectaclefins. They evolved to be herbivorous. They live in large packs. These Oceans are full of resources, so the giant packs can live well. They coexist peacefully with regular Tunas, and Spectaclefins
Sea-Catfish
Ancestor: Wels Catfish
Length: 3 m
The Smaller predators still exist in the seas. Sea-Catfish are second group of Wels Catfish, that evolved, to live in the seas. they hasn't changed much, aside from the fact, that they live in saltwater. They feed on smaller fish, and hide from larger predators
Grass Eel
Ancestor: European Eel
Length: 2 m
These evolved to be another herbivores. they evolved from animals, that already can survive in the Saltwater: the European Eel. They are extremely common, and adaptable, meaning, that they have potential, to evolve. they can live in rivers, Warm Oceans, and even in Cold Oceans.
Sea-Pike
Ancestor: Northern Pike
Length: 1,8 m
These are Predators size of humans. they are another Example of River Fauna coming to the oceans. They usually don't change much, aside from the fact, that they are adapted to the saltwater. these Pikes hide in Seagrass, and then attack.
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2024.06.09 07:08 vanessabaxton All the questions and answers to the Stuart AMA - 2024/06/06 - 2/2

Number Question Answer Topics Answer Link
51 What happened to the coc/supercell support? They are just closing the Tickets (to many cases bla bla.) There's been an unfortunate bunch of situations behind the scenes that have impacted our support recently. It's not good enough and its frustrated us on the Clash team too. Supercell's Player Support team does have a bunch of great smart people and with recent new joiners, I believe they will figure out better ways to give you all the high quality support you deserve. Player Support Issues https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dg3so/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
52 Do you guys have some idea or plan to update the XP system in Clash of clans I mean other supercell games have already done that so, can we see some updates to the XP system? Also are you guys planing to add more leagues in the game? Your individual player XP isn't very meaningful or important in the game. I'm not sure we'd remove it but it's more likely make it less prominent and not on the main screen than make it more important. Player XP System https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dk9l3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
53 The last couple AMAs you guys talked about the Invitation of new members getting a revamp, can you give us a little bit more info about that? We've been working hard on this and had been hoping to get this in for our June update. Unfortunately it wasn't quite done in time. We probably will share the idea in the next few eeks and get some feedback before launching it in a future update this year. Quality of Life https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d1lm9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
54 Hello Stuart. What is the difference between a general manager and a community manager? Do you make the updates for the game? Also when will customer support for clash of clans be improved? People have been complaining about customer support and how hard it is to actually get to a human to help them with their problem My role as General Manager is to make sure we have the right team to take care of everything that goes into making and running Clash, and making sure the team has everything they need to do their best work in all of their individual fields. Our Community managers are focused on being the bridge between our team and you players. Making sure we hear your thoughts on what we're doing, as well as making sure you hear what we're up to. Whether that's through our own channels directly or by helping our creator community. The only hands work for updates I do today is writing a bunch of the in-game texts still. The funny jokes, those are the ones I write honest, the ones that aren't funny, yeah those are somebody else. 😅 Quality of Life https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d392x/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
55 Esteemed Sir I do beseech thee, with all the humility and earnestness of my heart, to consider the addition of a confirm button for the purpose of signing up to the revered "Legend Leagues" within thy esteemed game. Such a feature would surely be a boon to all who partake in the grandeur of thy creation, providing clarity and assurance to the valiant players.Thy consideration in this matter would be met with the deepest gratitude and enduring loyalty of thy devoted community. Yours in earnest supplication, Andy Esteemed Andy, I must kindly ask, is this a problem one has been encountering since farming in "fake legends" to get that little bit extra sweet ore? Your faithful servant, Stuart Quality of Life https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d4wd5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
56 Why does quick army queue fixed troops, instead of building the army I want, discarding and recylcling what's already there ? We've got revamps to army training planned which should solve this problem for you (and some others). It'll probably launch alongside the TH17 update if things go to plan. Quality of Life https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d62fa/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
57 Can we perhaps see more QoL changes/editions to clan capital in the future such as co leaders and above being able to see who donated last to a building (to see if there are trolls purposefully putting their gold in expensive stuff/obstacles that the leaders don't want to invest into for now), being able to save army compositions, buttons to help navigate through the districts more efficiently, among other things? 1.5. When capital hall level 11 comes and new buildings and district hall levels being added, where do you think players would get the new buildings? Are we gonna be getting a shop of some kind for those, since having more ruins wouldn't make much sense and could ruin base layouts? 2. With the recent balance changes nerfing a lot of the defenses, players have been complaining that the game is getting too easy and the strategic aspects of the game is being compromised in favor of catering to a more general audience that doesn't have the time to learn complex attack strategies. What do you think about that, and do you think you guys can find other alternatives to create a balance between being strategic gameplay and casual appeal? 3. What year do you think was the greatest for Clash of Clans, and has 2024 been a great year for the game so far? 4. Do you keep any pets, and if so, what is it? 5. What do you think about the mobile gaming scene nowadays, and what factors do you think have made Clash of Clans be able to stand out from its competitors? 6. Are there any concepts that you (or the team) really like, but ultimately couldn't make it into the game due to it having fundamental issues that makes it either very difficult to balance, going against the game's inherent designs, or other reasons? Picking a few to answer We're currently focusing on the Home Village but figuring out how we'll keep on top of Capital QoL and other improvements. 1.5 In the past we've talked about doing some kind of defence swapping mechanic where you could move defenses between districts (similar to swapping defenses in Builder's Base). There'd need to be some kind of restrictions as we do like each district having its own identity and specialities. We had a troop concept based on the Blob, which absorbed things and got stronger and stronger. It was impossible to balance as it was getting stronger whilst the base got weaker. Quality of Life, Clan Capital https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d8frz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
58 Thanks Stuart for this AMA. I have a few questions: Will supercell continue to cater towards the casuals? I understand that casuals are the high spenders but back in the days, coc used to be a strategy based game. Let's say you have the capacity to make any changes to the game you want. What would you change and why? I'm sure you play the game. Do you support strategic rushing or maxing every townhall? Why? How exactly are balance changes done? Like based on what data? Can we expect another collab anytime soon? Clash has and always will be a game for a ton of different people for different playstyles. We'll do our best to keep adding things for different folk and let people customise their own experience. I'd love for Clash players to be able to make their own troops + defenses and come up with their own wild creations. This is a game where y'all make stuff for one another and it'd be great to go even more in that direction. I've always moved up to the next Town Hall when I feel done with the current one. I think that's the best way to play and that's gonna be different for different players. It's a combination of subjective feedback and looking into the use and 3 star rates of different things. Root Rider isn't the troop with the highest win-rate in legends, that's Super Barbarian, but it is used more often. We never want one strategy to be so dominant that you feel you must play that way. Quality of Life, Game Development https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dbkoy/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
59 Hello there Stuart, thanks for taking the time to do an AMA, I have several questions, both in and outside the game. I'm an Alliance Admin, can we see changed to the reddit recruitment system? I have spoken with many different large and small families or alliances, we all agree that the Reddit Recruitment System needs changing, some moderators seem to abuse their power and only favour Recruitment posts from Reddit based clans, many alliances and families have been banned from recruiting there without much reasons. Root Riders. They have been a challenge to balance, have you ever considered changing the housing space capacity? I don't understand how Root Riders are 12 housing space less than Electro Titans. Any plans to potentially revert a nerf or two and increase the housing space? That would balance the meta out and see other attacks shift back into the meta. Coming from an Alliance point of view, can we see love for the larger Alliances and Families in the community, currently supporter codes are only for Clash Content Creators and other significant parties like Clash King, but I feel like us Alliances and Families do create strong communities and provide a lot for the community. If the larger communities could be allowed Creator Codes we could create more events and host more giveaways for our members. Long story short, any plans to add larger Communities to the Supporter Code system? Or working with the larger Communities in other unique ways that can be positive both on a small and large scale? What is the Clash Teams plans for Quarter 3 and 4 of the year? Anything big we can keep our eyes out for? We'll keep an eye on how the Root Rider does after the current balance changes. But housing space adjustment is for sure an option, and it's been something we've done in the past. Recruitment, Troops, Alliances https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d51eq/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
60 Why is Supercells activity on Reddit so low since Darian left? I just went over to Ferri and Frame's desks to pass on this message and they promise to be more active! Reddit Activity https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dgake/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
61 will there ever be some reduction in the time/cost of laboratory upgrades, or possibly an opportunity for a 2nd lab upgrade slot outside of just using the goblin builder? lab upgrades tend to take longer for me than anything else. secondly, in town hall 16 i can see an attempt to save space in the base by combining defenses. are there more planss to compress the base further so new defensive buildings can be built without overcrowding being a problem? finally do you think there will be a crimson and black themed town hall because that would be sick Lab times take a bit longer than buildings because most players don't use every troop/spell/siege so don't worry about finishing those before moving on up to the next Town Hall. We added Research Potions for Raid Medals so players wanting more balance could get there. But we'll keep monitoring player progress to make sure this stays healthy (and there's definitely some Town Halls more unbalanced than others). Research Upgrade Times https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dkv7a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
62 Hey I’m pretty sure you already heard this but the RR nerf didn’t work. It's early days but in the stats it does seem to be working. We'll see where it settles and decide what to do next. RR Nerf Effectiveness https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dqape/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
63 Any plans to increase the 30s scout time in legends league / friendly challenges? With all of the decisions to make at th16 it’s becoming increasingly difficult to come up with a suitable plan in time We have something coming in the June update that can help you use the scout time more effectively. But we discussed increasing it at the same time and ultimately decided not to. The worry of having too long a scout time is everyone feels they have to use it, and attacking takes longer. We will see how things go after the June update and decide if further changes are needed. Scout Time in Legends League https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dpq8q/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
64 Will we ever get more housing space for spells? We don't plan to but I'd never say never. Spell Housing Space https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dn703/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
65 Would you consider allowing players to use one supertroop per week for free? I feel like they are very underused due to the 25k DE price, and this would make attacks more fun Yeah we're not happy with the Super Troop system either. Trying to think of how we'll change it so they're more widely enjoyed. Super Troop System Changes https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7de3gn/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
66 Is there going to be a possibility to test out new equipment on a high/maxed out level before having to invest resources into them? For example in friendly challenges? Or with a magic item that maxes equipment for a certain time period? I was thinking about letting us play with them in the playground like super troops That's an option we've been thinking about too. Testing New Equipment https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7diop?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
67 Hi Stuart, do you plan on implementing a tournemant mode or some other kind of mode, where troops and buildings are differently balanced, so it is more challanging for the top players and the casuals are still able to have fun? Answered this elsewhere but we're adding a Hard Mode for this purpose. Hope you enjoy it. Tournament Mode https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dboqa/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
68 How far in advance do you think of the next town hall’s theme? Our art team had something rough in mind even while thinking of the TH16 theme. They started refining that more earlier this year. Town Hall Themes https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7ddt4t/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
69 Was the design of any of the troops based off anyone that worked in Supercell? For example, if the giant was an exaggerated caricature of a large redhead in the Clash team I don't think so, but I only joined in 2017 so didn't meet everyone who was here in 2012 Troops https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dabhx/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
70 Hey! Why don't we have the Clash of Clans user interface good looking as any other supercell games out there. I mean every other supercell game animations and user interface are an absolute pleasure to watch. How do you feel about these things to be added into the game. Redesigned Clan Chat with better functionality and animations. Emotes availability in clan chat, War spectating etc. Clan Name Change Clan Banner Change with some sort of animations and other added features. Do you think the overall game user interface needs an overhaul. I think it has become sort of boring interacting with the same user interface over the years. Adding specific eye candy elements could make it a little bit more eye pleasing. Thanks! We're one of the company's oldest games and we also have the most screens and features. We have recently hired some more folk to help us improve our UI/UX and are also working on some technical improvements to make it easier and faster for us to refresh our UI + UX. UI/UX Improvements https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dp6gu/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
71 Maybe think of other creative ways to merge defenses, like turning wizard towers into superwizard towers, maybe 2 teslas into a megatesla and so on, the more unique defenses in the village, the better! [ Removed by Reddit ] Unique Defense Ideas https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dillj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
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2024.06.09 07:05 vanessabaxton All the questions and answers to the Stuart AMA - 2024/06/06 - 1/2

Number Question Answer Topics Answer Link
1 Can we expect a collaboration with an Anime series or a cartoon ? Is there any particular series you'd love to see us collaborate with? Anime Collaboration https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7demrc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
2 When will u make more archer queen skins with the feet out There's a wonderful deco we have coming out in July I think you'll love! AQ Feet Decoration https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dqqd1/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
3 I'm actually really curious about this one.. whats the reason behind the decision to implement such game changing balance changes in the middle of cwl? We wanted to get the balance changes out before the June update but we ran late on getting them finished. It's unfortunate and we'll try and avoid this in future. Balance Changes Timing https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dcap3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
4 What does the future of builder base look like?It seems we went silent yet again after rework. Also now that versus battle has been removed, is there any scope for clan based event for builder base? Although we're proud of the work we did with the BB2.0 update and made its core gameplay much more fun, I think we still didn't answer the question of what is the Builder Base is for and why couldn't we just do the cool stuff there in the Home Village. And that's something we need to figure out still. In the meantime we felt the focus on Builder Base and Clan Capital in the last few years had come at the expense of long overdue improvements on the Home Village, so we decided to focus this year just on the Home Village. Builder Base and Clan Capital https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dnl9n/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
5 Will there be something new in Builder Base or Clan Capital related to Main village that will urge players to play more Builder Base and Clan Capital. Currently we have - Builder Base - Gear Up,Gem Mine Clan Capital - Raid Medal for Reinforcement and Trader shop We're not sure on the team if this is really the right way to proceed. We don't want players to play BB and CC just to get a benefit in the Home Village. That's not respectful of your time and it's unclear if it's better for the game. We're still thinking about how these three parts should relate in future. Builder Base and Clan Capital Integration https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dpdyz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
6 Hey Stuart! Im a th15 strategic rusher and I was wondering: -are going to be ways to catch up with ores if you missed out on events in the past? I got back to playing clash about 3 month ago, just after fireball equipment so I used my saved up gems to buy gg fa and fb. -is it possible to add all epic equipment in new events so that people that missed out could get them without spending 1500 gems? Make them the same price as the new epic so that you can catch up by buying the pass or extra event resources. Hey welcome back! For making equipment available, we have talked about having a selection of epic equipment for medals as you described. But the pricing and when we haven't decided yet. Catching Up with Missed Events https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dc4qj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
7 Hi Stuart, Apologize if some of these have been already asked. Feel free to answer any or all: 1: Any plans to address that annoying "Clan name covering up inferno mode glitch"? There's workarounds for regular wars but in legends and when attacking you really need to zoom in and even then it's hard to tell. 2: Any possibility of changing replays so that they show the real time relative to the attacker? For example, if my clanmate clutched out an attack with 1 second left the replay won't really show that (unless you're counting the full 3 minutes from the start) 3: Continuing on with replays, is there any possibility of an updated UI to show which hero equipment are being used? This is moreso for when you're on youtube or some other media player and can't click on the hero to see. This would be a great addition for spectators of esports for clash 4: Will there be any more updates for the tutorial levels? Those could go a long way for some of the newer players. They could even teach "fundamentals" rather than full-on attacks. 5: Last question, more of a curiosity: What is the tiebreaker for war weight when 2 players are the exact same. Subsequently, what is the tiebreaker for when 2 clanmates both have 4,000 clan games points, and also when they both have the same number of stars/destruction for cwl? Cheers! Not sure it exactly solves your problem but we have a feature coming up in the June update that maybe helps a bit with your annoyance with Clan names. It'll let you tap on anything to see its range, level and mode more clearly. Clan Name Covering Glitch https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dnyb7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
8 Will there be new Perks for Clan Levels? Like Level 20 Clan having Perks of donation level +3. We're extremely unlikely to introduce new functional perks but possibly some cosmetic perks might come at some point. Clans https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d3cwv/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
9 Will there be any member space increase for Clans? May be 60/70? Probably not. Clans https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d8wne/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
10 Hi Stuart! More and more communities are growing around clash of clans, from clan families/alliances to community esports groups. Being heavily involved in both, are there any plans to help expand and support these types of communities? Recent QoL changes have been great on both fronts (updated chat, friendly wars during regular wars). Just curious if anything else is on the horizon. Very excited for an update on in-game recruitment as well. Current systems outside of the game are difficult to navigate as a large group. On families/alliances. We still want to focus on the individual Clan experience with more changes and improvements before thinking about how families/alliances might work. On recruitment I answered that in another question. Clans, Alliances https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d9nae/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
11 I just looked at the image you posted a bit closer and the posters in the background seem to be from the clash fest mini games :0. Is there any chance those games will return at some point? I personally really liked them, especially the kart one Let's see what we do for our next big anniversary when we turn 15 in 2027! Clash Fest Mini Games https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dlyka/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
12 Star Wars X Clash of Clans collab possible? Which Star Wars character would you want to see each Hero skinned as? Collaborations https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d548t/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
13 Hey Stuart, how do you see the competitive scene shaping up in Clash this year at Worlds? Will we see similar 3 star rates? In another post I talked about the Hard Mode we're introducing. We'll work with the competitive scene and others to tune the difficulty there so we have a Worlds as exciting as last year. Competitive Scene https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7ddk9l/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
14 Are Supercell affiliated content creators with creator codes allowed to speak their mind about Supercell games? I've always wondered if they are allowed to cover certain issues and say negative things about Supercell games. Yes, and lots of our creators do bring up issues they hear from their audiences and it's always super useful to us when they do. Content Creator Freedom https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dm5q4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
15 Is there any consideration towards giving the Air Sweeper new levels that are either purely cosmetic to match the base, or perhaps have a very minor hit point upgrade and a new cosmetic design? It matches pretty well with TH16 currently, but not with multiple town halls before that and probably not with most future town halls. Yeah we've had considered the cosmetic/HP only Air Sweeper levels a few times on the team but it always felt like an unsatisfying upgrade. We also briefly experimented with giving the Air Sweeper an extra damage effect BUT we didn't find something that was meaningful without killing certain air strategies. Cosmetic Upgrades https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dlmdw/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
16 What's the big update team is working on? Like Clan War League,Clan Capital was being worked on since long time. Currently we're working on a mix of more medium sized things than another megaproject like Clan Capital. That's working better for us to bring y'all improvements and cool things steadily. Capital took about two years of development and that was a bit much, especially given how small the team was then. Current Projects https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dd2t6/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
17 Hello Stuart, I have 2 questions I want to ask you about CWL. Is there a reason why in CWL there can only be 15 people or 30 people at once participating in rounds? And is there plans to make options for 20 to 25 people participating in CWL (Below champions league), to be a thing in the future? It basically comes down to making sure we have enough Clans at different sizes in each League for things to behave sensibly. That's the reason we didn't extend the 30 size group into Champions League. It's something we've talked about making more flexible but no concrete commitment yet sorry! CWL https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d5mzz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
18 Hi Stuart, are there plans to add more leagues above Champions 1 to CWL, like Titan 3 etc? Also, any plans to add tiers on the Legend League based on trophies? More CWL leagues and multiplayer leagues is something we've discussed doing but there's no concrete plan for when that might happen. With Legends League there's many different reasons people are there and it currently isn't so well serving all of those needs from folk seeking the best competition, to folk who are just very active ending up there. We need to think how this could work better for everyone. CWL, Multiplayer https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d2mg4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
19 when will we get epic equipment for Royal Champion? Soon! Epic Equipment for Royal Champion https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dc6a3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
20 Hi! I believe this will be a great opportunity to ask this question! For the future of Clash of Clans, since there are now many event troops added to the game, will there be a possibility to add a barrack for those troops? As bases gets more and more complex throughout the updates, having a bigger variety for attacks would not only encourage players to play more, but also to have a crazier and more amazing attacks to watch in the pro scene! I do understand that some event troops may be OP, so some could be reworked/nerfed and it could work similar to the super troop barrack, where you can only activate a certain amount of those troops One of the things we like about event troops is that they're only around for a short while. That lets us go a bit wilder and weirder sometimes than if something was gonna be in the game forever. Sorry to disappoint but it's very unlikely we'd let people use event troops "out of season". Maybe if we had the equivalent of a "creative" mode we could let players try out all the chaos though? Then there's no worries about balance. Event Troops, Game Modes https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d8ry0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
21 yo nice to see you chatting with the public whats your fav hero? Currently it's the AQ but I think some of the new hero concepts we've playtested have the potential to dethrone her. Favorite Hero https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7ddxuw/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
22 Can we have Final Fantasy theme including all heroes’ skins? Which Final Fantasy characters would you want to see skins for each Hero as? Final Fantasy Collaboration https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dn5g5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
23 Is archer queen freaky? Not as freaky as the way some of you out there talk about her feet 🙈 Freaky Archer Queen https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7depw3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
24 Hi Stewart! Few Q’s for you, appreciate whatever you’re able to get around to answering. State of the game: How do you envision the state of esports going forward & how do you plan to tackle the current state of balance - for example are there any plans to create a separate balance state for players competing in leagues / tournaments & how far would this extend to everyday areas of the game? i.e cwl / legends / war Both wars & legend league have remained largely unchanged since their inception & whilst they’re both still enjoyable cornerstones of the game, they’ve grown to become repetitive / stale in their current format at times - does the team have any plans to breathe new life into these modes? QoL: Obstacles that have been previously moved with a shovel but are not currently stashed are required to be re-placed every time you open a new layout through the link feature. Would it be possible to change this so that they remain fixed in position by default? Any plans to revamp donating to make it less awkward so that you’re not required to manually retrain & drag & delete your army every time you donate? i.e some sort of auto-queue feature Could we see more skin randomiser customisation options / presets in future? i.e a day / night scenery randomiser & a toggle for matching hero skins & sceneries? Any plans to finish pre-existing skin lines? eg. clockwork champ I’d love to have the option to listen to the ambient scenery background sounds unique to each scenery w/o the scenery music, is this something you’d consider implementing if feasible? Furthermore some of the older sceneries lack custom scenery music - is something you plan to extend to the rest of them? So many questions. I'll answer the first one! We're planning to introduce an optional Hard Mode that can be used for Friendly Challenges and Friendly Wars. This will be introduced in our June update. The exact settings of what that mode will be are still TBD and the plan is to make further adjustments to it based on community feedback. It would be used for the world finals this year. We'll think about if and how we might use this in other areas of the game. The skill gap in our players is extremely wide. Some are wanting a really tough experience while others, who are still very loyal active players are looking for something more chill. It was clear from TH15 that we overshot the mark on what that more casual audience were looking for. We're hoping to give players more choice in difficulty and their experience in future. Friendly Challenges, Competitive Play https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d4bwv/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
25 Hello Stuart. How come your team has decided to nerf the defence at th10-th15 even when the game has already been made easier in December 2023? Surely with the new hero equipment which gave a massive boost to the heroes the game didn't need to get any easier right? I am asking since there was a big backlash after the first wave of defence nerfs so nerfing the defences for a second time wouldn't that make the game too easy for those who are looking for a challenge? Lastly, will there anything be added to clash of clans in the future to those who would like a challenge? Like a challenge mode to clan wars (one attack clan wars or clan wars that remain the same but with buffed defence or restricted cc etc). Thank you so much for hosting this AMA Stuart and I wish your team the best when it comes to developing clash of clans in the future. We have set targets on the 3 star rates we'd like to see at different Town Halls. As we add more Town Halls and speed up the progression, what used to be the endgame hardest content ends up actually turning up pretty early in player's time with the game. Town Hall 12 actually had the 2nd lowest 3 star rate for a while recently. So we will always need to go make adjustments to get things back on track. Part of the long-term solution here is also to build better tools for players to learn better strategies. The game actually does a terrible job of making that discoverable right now without going outside of the game and watching creator videos. We'd definitely want to improve on this and happy to hear people's ideas on what might work here. I've posted elsewhere about our Hard Mode idea we're testing out for those looking for a harder challenge. Hopefully this lets players tune their experience better, and we hope in the long-run we can help more players level up their skills and enjoy the game's full challenges. Game Balance, Competitive Play https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d7l83/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
26 Do you like the way the game is going? Yes. I wish I could time travel a few years in the future to bring you back all the cool stuff we've been talking about on the team. But unfortunately that's not possible. More than doubling the size of the team last year was tough and it gave us a bunch of issues. Unfortunately some of those spilled out to you all in the form of more bugs/oversights than we would have wanted. But we've improved our processes and the bigger team is needed for us to improve the game. I think we are doing more at once than we've managed in the past so we can bring you that dream future version faster. Thanks for the patience bearing with us while we get there. Game Direction https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dekep/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
27 Why isn't there a mechanic that incentives game time or time on app? As an active player, I am almost always ONLY waiting for builders and almost always with full storages (or close enough that there's zero point doing anything). It actually incentivizes me to play less or not at all. Why not a small builder boost per attack star earned (relative to league placement)? Eg. if you 3 star a base in Titan, you get a 10 minute builder boost or something. Seems counterintuitive to voluntarily limit play time and time on app. There should be some reward, even small, for wanting to play more. Our timers are too long and we are working to bring them down. We agree too often active people get blocked with nothing to do by timers. But we also don't want those active players to run out of things to upgrade and are playing for. So we want to introduce more systems to the game that let us add more to do and play for. It'll take time to build those systems but as we have more of them our average timers will shrink. At the same time at Supercell we don't believe infinite play time is healthy for players in the long run either. So having timers and similar mechanics is needed somewhat. We don't want Clash to be a game where people feel they have to play X hours a day, as that discourages people from even trying it. Game Timer Balance https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7doxrf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
28 How are you I'm pretty good. Thanks for asking. It's been fun answering questions. How are you? General Well-being https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dnr1h/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
29 Why did you remove the little grass overlay from th16 buildings? They look like they float now. This is what it looks like in buildings for th15 and below. Can you bring it back please? The grass overlays looked really odd on those smoother floored sceneries (Shadow Scenery). But the floatiness on grass sceneries without em isn't ideal. We're trying to figure out a technical solution that won't involve having double the download size of all our buildings. Grass Overlay Issue https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dddfg/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
30 Can you colab with gundam please? Maybe a mecha PEKKA? Gundam Collaboration https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dq1r4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
31 I just came to say hello. 👋 Hello https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dqt2x/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
32 Are there or any plans at all to improve heroes? Like I wanna be able to still use heroes whilst they're upgrading. I think that speeds up or atleast makes the process feel just a bit better. Yes. We've got a plan to try something out in the summer. Hope you like it! Heroes, Quality of Life https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d7p0g/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
33 Why Archer Towers,Cannons are not getting new level in Th16? We plan to eventually merge them all away into Multi-Archer Towers and Ricochet Cannons. But we didn't want to drop the number of buildings too much from TH15 to TH16. So it might take a bit. Apologies to those disturbed by the disharmony in the aesthetics! Home Village https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d1ej0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
34 As per latest report, coc would be releasing new townhall level after every 12 month. Even though there are curs being made at cost or time for upgrades, for low level townhall catching up sure seems impossible. And walls after th14 is a nightmare unless the game has already been beaten. How would this be addressed? 2. Due to the limited size of home Village, with new Townhall levels, there will be limited building that can be added, there's not much fun in it, if new buildings or elements don't come in from time to time right? How will this be addressed We will keep up with cost and time cuts to upgrades in order to help lower level folk catch up. We have quite a big set coming in our June update. I agree Wall costs are a bit silly and we should probably think again. Originally they were a bit of a stretch goal for loot to get sunk in. But maybe the game doesn't need that now there's more things to do. Our plan is to use merging more in future to keep the number of buildings in the Village reasonable. That gives us the space to introduce more new buildings with future Town Hall releases. Our current thinking is new defenses are exciting for a few Town Halls and then become less interesting. So your village should always be filled with relatively new and interesting defenses, even if that means sadly waving goodbye to that first Cannon you upgraded way back when you started. Home Village https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d28ac/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
35 Hi Stuart, Any hints/clues you could give the community for TH17? And how is the progress going on with the TH17 project, have you decided a theme, signature defence, possible new hero etc...? Thank you! We've decided on the theme. And we're maybe 80% sure we're gonna merge the Eagle Artillery into the Town Hall so we move on from infernoy beams after 4 Town Halls with that. But don't worry, we'll come up with something new and signaturey (though we don't know what is yet) Home Village https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d4qi3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
36 Hi Stuart! Thanks for the Q+A, I had a few questions myself. Is merging required to upgrade to TH17? is this the plan from now on when creating new THs? That everything has to be merged to get new buildings? Clash thrives on a social battlefront, and I knew I have more fun in clans with my friends, it can make any grind less tedious. But it has always felt like it was lacking that little bit EXTRA you know? Some possible updates that my friends have made up were: Self Clan Wars: Start a quick war within your own clan to practice without the stress of needing a 3 star every time. It could be a separate tab, similar as to how you can see prep day for the following day in CWL. An auto-Donate replacement feature (can be toggled on and off), where the troop you donate is instantly remade and shuffled to the front, would be a nice QoL change This sounds really stupid, but like, maybe a friendly mode where you can attack with modifiers to spice it up. IE: Defenses do 1.5x damage BUT you have 10 xtra spell slots, or the defensive targeting is switched. just stupid crap like that can bring a little life into an attack. I'm so glad you are doing this Q+A and if you get around to reading mine, thank you so much. We all love your game and are excited to see what's to come! Hey! Yes, merging all possible buildings will be an upgrade requirement for TH17 and beyond. So all of you out there, get upgrading those rushed archer towers and cannons. We have talked about letting players do more weird stuff with custom modifiers to create your own ridiculous scenarios to goof about with (or get super serious and keep cranking the difficulty higher and higher) Home Village, Quality of Life https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d6ify/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
37 Where is ice wizard [ Removed by Reddit ] Ice wizard https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dpty?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
38 I would like to be a part of clash of clans or to be precise, I would like to work for supercell. I am a product designer ( not UI ). Where should I start Check out https://supercell.com/en/careers/ to see if there's anything that sounds like it matches your skillset and our company social media accounts share new job openings. Job Opportunities https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dltmz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
39 When can we expect the june update ? We're aiming for June 17th. The team's working on bug fixes at the moment and plans can always change. So if it's later please don't come by with pitch forks. The last time I think we confirmed a date we had to postpone, that was April 1st 2019 when we were planning to launch Season Challenges. But we found a last minute bug and had to re-submit for the next day. And of course nobody believed us that we were really postponing/really planning to release on April Fool's day. June Update Timing https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dn0g3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
40 Hi Stuart, Could Legends League get a little love? E.g, first eight attacks count towards trophies but you could still attack after that for loot but no trophies are gained for those attacks. Legends League base are for the trophy attacks and home village base for the ’loot attacks’. This would make ’fake legends farming’ pointless. Thanks! It would be pretty unbalanced since you couldn't lose any loot. Legends should be mostly about competitive trophy pushing but a whole ton of people are there for loot. It's more likely we will make multiplayer looting better throughout the game + split out Legends to be more focused on competition. Legends League Changes https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dk3f9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
41 Is there a chance for a collaboration with lego? I would love to see clash sets and lego skins! I own far, far too much Lego and would absolutely love to do a collab with them. Lego Collaboration https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dpzgf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
42 What about the geared up archer tower and cannon? Will they get their own new levels? Maybe we'll mash em together into a geared up monstrosity? Who knows what Builder will think of next. New Defense Ideas https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7ddnr3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
43 Are you going to add new villages to the game? Develop the game in this direction? We're pretty unlikely to add any more permanent villages. This is already a huge game and there's a lot already for players to do across Home Village, Builder Base and Clan Capital. And there's a ton for our team to do still in those three areas. New Features https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7d6msj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
44 Hi Stuart! First off thank you for helping keep Clash of Clans alive for so long, it’s my favorite game personally. I wanted to know if at some point we could have customizable goblin maps to share with our clan mates to attack, or if anything like that might be in the works for the future? Yeah we've talked about a creative mode/custom challenge level creator feature. It'd be cool to see what sort of wild things you'd all cook up with it. New Features https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dafat/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
45 Do you think it is a good idea to do a new townhall every year.wont it be hard on the people in lower townhalls. I think it's good for it to be something that players know when to expect, rather than being quite arcane speculation. I would like us to be much more transparent with our roadmap and timings in future, and we'll get there eventually. We are also in control of how quickly people can catch up. And we will keep making improvements so more and more of our players can enjoy the fun of being at the latest hall. New Town Hall Frequency https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dqnqd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
46 What do you have in mind for the general direction that the game is going in? Can we expect any new fundamental addition (i.e. another system like ores)? We've got a few ideas in early stages of being thought about. My fave is troop mastery where by completing quests using a troop well you could unlock some extra abilities/buffs to that troop. It'd be a nice way to encourage players to try out different troops and let folk go deeper on the troops they really enjoyed. But important disclaimer it's not my decision and if the people doing the work think of something better they'll do that instead! New Troop Mastery System https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dmkdj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
47 Which troop is getting the Super troop next?:9416: It's maybe Yeti Next Super Troop https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7ddzjz/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
48 y u no wear clash merch ???? but seriously those posters look dope! what else do you have in your office which our eyes would probably never see ! We've been seriously negligent in ordering new team merch recently 😅 A ton of whiteboards with secret upcoming things, stats, dates, plans. Lots of cool statues. Our office is incredible and we're very lucky to work here. Every time people visit for the first time they're amazed and I hope I never get used to how cool it is. Office Decorations https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dcjtx/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
49 What should I eat for lunch today? Something that makes you go "now that was a good lunch" Other https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dajjj/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
50 How has player numbers changed since you started implementing monthly events and equipment into the game? ⬆️ Player Numbers https://www.reddit.com/ClashOfClans/comments/1d9ggko/comment/l7dnoc3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
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2024.06.09 06:49 KrookedDoesStuff Raspberry Pi project, have flipped screen, can't figure out code to mirror it?

/** Title: Raspberry Pi Pico Touch Macro Keyboard Demo Author: Dustin Watts Date: 17-05-2021 A simple 4 by 3 matrix of buttons. To show you how to create a custom marco keyboard. Each button can have it's own function. The button presses are handled in buttonpress(). Using Earle Philhower's 'arduino-pico': https://github.com/earlephilhowearduino-pico . This core comes with LittleFS and a Keyboard library. Make sure to flash your Pico with at least 64KB for the filesystem! This example is based on the examples that come with the TFT_eSPI library. Which includes the Adafruit GFX button handling class. These libraries need to be installed: - TFT_eSPI (available through the Library Manager) Can you type as fast as this? ! Don't forget to configure User_Setup.h in the TFT_eSPI library! TFT_MISO 0 TFT_MOSI 3 TFT_SCLK 2 TFT_CS 20 TFT_DC 22 TFT_RST 21 TOUCH_CS 14 */ #include  #include  #include  #include  #include  // Name of the Touch calibration file #define CALIBRATION_FILE "/TouchCalData2" // Define our filesystem #define FILESYSTEM LittleFS // Set to tru if you want the calibration to run on each boot #define REPEAT_CAL false // Keypad start position, key sizes and spacing #define KEY_W 95 // Key width #define KEY_H 95 // Key height #define KEY_SPACING_X 20 // X gap #define KEY_SPACING_Y 10 // Y gap #define KEY_X (KEY_W/2) + KEY_SPACING_X // X-axis centre of the first key #define KEY_Y (KEY_H/2) + KEY_SPACING_Y // Y-axis centre of the first key #define KEY_TEXTSIZE 3 // Font size multiplier // Choose the font you are using #define LABEL1_FONT &FreeSansOblique12pt7b // Key label font // Adding a delay between keypressing to give our OS time to respond uint8_t keydelay = 100; // Create the screen object TFT_eSPI tft = TFT_eSPI(); // Creating the labels for the buttons // [][ #include  #include  #include  #include  // Name of the Touch calibration file #define CALIBRATION_FILE "/TouchCalData2" // Define our filesystem #define FILESYSTEM LittleFS // Set to tru if you want the calibration to run on each boot #define REPEAT_CAL false // Keypad start position, key sizes and spacing #define KEY_W 95 // Key width #define KEY_H 95 // Key height #define KEY_SPACING_X 20 // X gap #define KEY_SPACING_Y 10 // Y gap #define KEY_X (KEY_W/2) + KEY_SPACING_X // X-axis centre of the first key #define KEY_Y (KEY_H/2) + KEY_SPACING_Y // Y-axis centre of the first key #define KEY_TEXTSIZE 3 // Font size multiplier // Choose the font you are using #define LABEL1_FONT &FreeSansOblique12pt7b // Key label font // Adding a delay between keypressing to give our OS time to respond uint8_t keydelay = 100; // Create the screen object TFT_eSPI tft = TFT_eSPI(); // Creating the labels for the buttons // [][
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2024.06.09 06:01 adulting4kids December 2nd Prompts and Character Profile Template

This post will repeat weekly through the month of December. Please repost or cross post as a way to promote this subreddit. Or ignore this one and check out our others! I apologize if it's cramping your style, but when I work hard on certain posts I want to be sure they are useful! I also am working on making these shorter so they don't get lost in the madness....
Scroll down for the Character Questions and create a thoughtful and empathetic profile of your main characters for your projects!
As always please use these as sparks to create and feel free to post your responses and ideas in comments or separate post! This is YOUR subreddit so go ahead and post away!
Prompt: Imagine a dystopian world where an oppressive government has successfully erased all forms of personal identity and history. In this society, individuals are assigned generic roles and are forbidden from expressing their unique thoughts, emotions, or experiences. Write a short story or reflective essay exploring the life of a character who discovers a hidden underground community that encourages self-expression and reignites the importance of personal narratives.
In your response, consider the following:
  1. Character and World Building:
    • Describe the protagonist's background, their assigned role, and their initial perception of the oppressive world they inhabit.
    • Develop the hidden underground community, including its purpose, structure, and the means through which it safeguards personal stories.
    • Create a contrast between the protagonist's initial world and the underground community, highlighting the impact of personal narratives on shaping identity and resisting oppression.
  2. Plot Analysis:
    • Outline the protagonist's journey of discovery, including their initial skepticism, the influential encounters they have within the underground community, and the personal sacrifices they make to preserve their identity.
    • Explore the challenges and conflicts faced by the protagonist, both externally (e.g., encounters with government authorities) and internally (e.g., the struggle to confront their identity).
  3. Deep Introspection:
    • Prompt the protagonist to reflect deeply on the uncomfortable subjects that the government's erasure of personal narratives seeks to suppress. These could include topics such as individuality, memory, trauma, and the power of storytelling as a tool for empathy and resistance.
    • Encourage the protagonist to evolve their thoughts and perceptions throughout the narrative, considering the consequences of silence and the potential for personal growth through self-expression and sharing.
  4. Requirements for Responses:
    • Conduct research to explore real-world examples of societies that suppress personal narratives or attempt to erase collective memory.
  5. Prompt: In a post-apocalyptic world, a devastating pandemic has wiped out most of humanity. The survivors are forced to live in isolated communities, each with its own set of strict rules and customs. Write a short story or reflective essay exploring the life of a character who questions the existing order and embarks on a journey to unite these fragmented communities. Consider the role of unity, diversity, and collaboration in rebuilding a shattered world.
  6. Prompt: Set in a future where advanced AI technology has permeated every aspect of society, write a story or reflective essay following a protagonist who begins to question the boundaries between human and machine. Delve into the ethical implications of human-AI relationships, the erosion of human emotions, and the potential consequences of blurring the line between artificial and genuine experiences.
  7. Prompt: Imagine a world where climate change and environmental degradation have irreversibly altered the planet. Write a story or reflective essay from the perspective of a character who is part of a group striving to restore balance and heal the damaged Earth. Explore the connections between personal responsibility, collective action, and the intersections of social and environmental justice.
  8. Prompt: Transport yourself to a society where strict social hierarchies are based on a person's genetic makeup. Write a short story or reflective essay following a character who challenges this system and advocates for equality and inclusivity. Examine the role of genetic determinism, discrimination, and the power of individual agency in reshaping social structures.
  9. Prompt: Imagine a world where art and creativity are considered illegal, seen as tools of subversion and chaos. Write a story or reflective essay from the perspective of an artist who risks everything to defy this oppressive regime and reclaim the power of artistic expression. Analyze the significance of art as a form of resistance, its ability to inspire change, and its impact on personal and societal transformation.
Remember to consider the following for each of the prompts to insure a well rounded and thought out premise that will engage the audience and allow room for growth in the plot.
Prompt 1 - Post-Apocalyptic Community Building:
Prompt 2 - Ethical Implications of AI Technology:
Prompt 3 - Environmental Restoration and Social Justice:
Prompt 4 - Genetic Hierarchy and Social Change:
Prompt 5 - Artistic Expression as Resistance:
  1. Chick Lit: Write a chick lit novel or short story following a relatable protagonist navigating the challenges of love, career, and self-discovery. Explore themes of friendship, personal growth, and finding balance in a fast-paced, modern world.
  2. Young Readers' Adventure: Imagine a group of young friends who stumble upon a hidden portal to another realm. Write an adventure novel or short story as they embark on a quest to save a magical world from darkness. Delve into themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination.
  3. Historical Fiction: Set in a time of significant historical events, write a novel or short story highlighting a lesser-known figure or group of people. Research the historical context meticulously and emphasize the character's resilience, struggles, and contributions during that tumultuous period.
  4. Fantasy: Create a fantastical world filled with mythical creatures, magic, and ancient prophecies. Write a novel or short story following a young protagonist who discovers their extraordinary abilities and must navigate a treacherous journey to fulfill their destiny. Explore themes of self-discovery, heroism, and the blurred lines between good and evil.
  5. Mystery/Thriller: Write a gripping mystery or thriller novel following a seasoned detective or amateur sleuth investigating a perplexing crime. Develop complex characters, suspenseful plot twists, and an intricate web of clues and red herrings that keep readers guessing until the very end.
  6. Science Fiction: Set in a future where technological advancements have transformed society, write a novel or short story exploring the ethical and societal implications of groundbreaking inventions. Examine themes such as artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, or virtual reality and their impact on humanity's future.
  7. Romance: Craft a heartwarming romance novel or short story centered around two individuals from different backgrounds or opposing sides. Explore themes of love, forgiveness, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
  8. Coming-of-Age: Write a coming-of-age novel or short story following a young protagonist's journey of self-discovery, identity formation, and navigating the complexities of adolescence. Explore themes of friendship, personal growth, and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood.
  9. Psychological Thriller: Create a psychological thriller novel or short story that delves into the intricacies of the human mind. Focus on a protagonist who becomes entangled in a web of deception, manipulation, and paranoia. Explore themes of trust, perception, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion.
  10. Family Drama: Write a novel or short story exploring the dynamics and complexities within a multi-generational family. Include themes of love, secrets, and conflicts that arise as family members navigate their relationships, face past traumas, and strive for reconciliation.
Considerations for each prompt:
  1. Historical Romance: Write a one-page historical romance set in a lavish ballroom during the Victorian era. Focus on the forbidden love between a spirited debutante and a mysterious gentleman from a different social class.
  2. Science Fiction Comedy: Craft a one-page comedic story set in a futuristic space station. Follow the misadventures of a clumsy maintenance technician who unwittingly saves the day against all odds.
  3. Paranormal Mystery: Pen a one-page mystery story set in a haunted mansion. Introduce a skeptical paranormal investigator who must solve the mystery of a ghostly apparition that has been terrorizing the inhabitants.
  4. Literary Fiction: Write a one-page literary fiction piece centered around a character's contemplation of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the present moment.
  5. Action Adventure: Craft a one-page action-packed adventure story set in the jungles of an unexplored island. Follow a daring archaeologist's quest for a hidden treasure while battling against treacherous obstacles and rival adventurers.
  6. Psychological Drama: Create a one-page psychological drama following the internal struggles of a troubled artist as they grapple with their inner demons and seek redemption.
  7. Magical Realism: Write a one-page magical realism story set in a sleepy coastal town. Explore the extraordinary occurrences that happen when an enigmatic mermaid washes ashore and disrupts the mundane lives of the townsfolk.
  8. Thriller: Craft a one-page thriller story involving a race against time. Follow a determined protagonist as they try to decipher cryptic clues and prevent a citywide disaster.
  9. Fantasy Adventure: Pen a one-page fantasy adventure story set in a whimsical realm. Follow a young hero's quest to retrieve a stolen artifact and restore balance to the land, encountering fantastical creatures and overcoming obstacles along the way.
  10. Historical Fiction Mystery: Write a one-page historical fiction mystery set during the Roaring Twenties. Follow a quick-witted detective as they unravel a web of deceit and intrigue surrounding a glamorous underground speakeasy in the heart of the city.
Considerations for each prompt:
Protagonist Character Profile:
  1. Name:
  2. Age:
  3. Gender:
  4. Physical appearance:
  5. Background:
  6. Personality traits (list at least five):
  7. Core values and beliefs:
  8. Motivations and goals:
  9. Biggest fear:
  10. Internal conflicts:
  11. External conflicts:
  12. Strengths:
  13. Weaknesses:
  14. Childhood experiences and their impact:
  15. Education and professional background:
  16. Relationship status and dynamics:
  17. Quirks or peculiar habits:
  18. Psychological disorders, if any:
  19. Familial relationships and dynamics:
  20. Support system (friends, mentors, etc.):
  21. Traumatic experiences and their effects:
  22. Coping mechanisms:
  23. Emotional vulnerabilities:
  24. Resilience and determination:
  25. Personal growth throughout the story:
Protagonist Character Questions:
  1. What drives the protagonist to take action and pursue their goals?
  2. How does the protagonist's childhood shape their behaviors and choices?
  3. What values does the protagonist hold dear, and how do they influence their decision-making process?
  4. What inner conflicts does the protagonist face, and how do they attempt to reconcile them?
  5. How does the protagonist's education and professional background contribute to their strengths and weaknesses?
  6. What traumatic experiences has the protagonist overcome, and how have these experiences shaped their worldview?
  7. How does the protagonist cope with stress or adversity?
  8. What relationships and dynamics are most significant to the protagonist, and how do these relationships evolve throughout the story?
  9. In what ways does the protagonist exhibit resilience and determination in the face of challenges?
  10. How does the protagonist approach personal growth and self-improvement?
  11. What psychological disorders, if any, does the protagonist struggle with, and how do these disorders impact their thoughts and actions?
  12. How does the protagonist's physical appearance contribute to their self-perception and interactions with others?
  13. What unique quirks or habits does the protagonist possess that make them stand out?
  14. What are the protagonist's primary desires and aspirations?
  15. How does the protagonist's internalized fear drive or hinder their actions?
  16. How does the protagonist navigate and resolve external conflicts?
  17. What coping mechanisms does the protagonist rely on during times of stress or emotional turmoil?
  18. How do familial relationships and dynamics influence the protagonist's actions and decisions?
  19. What significant life choices or dilemmas does the protagonist face throughout the story, and how do they respond?
  20. In what ways does the protagonist's support system impact their growth and resilience?
  21. How does the protagonist's personal development and self-discovery contribute to the overall narrative arc?
  22. How does the protagonist's background and experiences shape their perception of the world?
  23. What are the protagonist's core beliefs and values, and how do these impact their interactions with others?
  24. How does the protagonist handle setbacks or failures, and what lessons do they learn from these experiences?
  25. What external influences or societal pressures affect the protagonist's decision-making process?
Antagonist Character Profile:
  1. Name:
  2. Age:
  3. Gender:
  4. Physical appearance:
  5. Background:
  6. Personality traits (list at least five):
  7. Core values and beliefs:
  8. Motivations and goals:
  9. Biggest fear:
  10. Internal conflicts:
  11. External conflicts:
  12. Strengths:
  13. Weaknesses:
  14. Childhood experiences and their impact $ Go on
  1. Education and professional background: 16. Relationship status and dynamics: 17. Quirks or peculiar habits: 18. Psychological disorders, if any: 19. Familial relationships and dynamics: 20. Support system (friends, mentors, etc.): 21. Traumatic experiences and their effects: 22. Coping mechanisms: 23. Emotional vulnerabilities: 24. Strategies for achieving their goals: 25. Methods they employ to antagonize the protagonist:
Antagonist Character Questions:
  1. What drives the antagonist to oppose the protagonist and act as an obstacle in their journey?
  2. How does the antagonist's background and upbringing contribute to their negative behaviors and motivations?
  3. What core values and beliefs does the antagonist hold that align with their antagonistic actions?
  4. What personal goals or desires does the antagonist seek to fulfill?
  5. What is the biggest fear or insecurity that drives the antagonist's actions?
  6. How does the antagonist's internal conflicts manifest and impact their decisions?
  7. What external conflicts arise as a result of the antagonist's actions, and how do they handle these conflicts?
  8. In what ways does the antagonist exhibit strength and power, and how do these traits affect their interactions with others?
  9. What are the antagonist's weaknesses or vulnerabilities that can be exploited by the protagonist?
  10. How have childhood experiences shaped the antagonist's worldview and motivations?
  11. How does the antagonist's education and professional background contribute to their methods and strategies?
  12. What familial relationships or dynamics influence the antagonist's actions and choices?
  13. What unique quirks or habits does the antagonist possess that make them distinct or memorable?
  14. Are there any psychological disorders or conditions that contribute to the antagonist's behavior?
  15. How does the antagonist cope with stress or emotional turmoil?
  16. What strategies or tactics does the antagonist employ to achieve their goals and antagonize the protagonist?
  17. How do the antagonist's actions impact their relationships and interactions with other characters in the story?
18.How does the antagonist perceive and justify their actions, even if they are considered morally or ethically wrong?
  1. What external influences or societal pressures contribute to the antagonist's motivations or actions?
  2. How does the antagonist's physical appearance contribute to their demeanor and portrayal in the story?
  3. What significant life choices or dilemmas has the antagonist faced, and how have these shaped their character?
  4. What is the antagonist's reaction to setbacks or failures, and how do they adapt their strategies?
  5. How does the antagonist's support system or lack thereof impact their actions and decisions?
  6. What past traumatic experiences or events have influenced the antagonist's worldview and behaviors?
  7. How does the antagonist's emotional state or emotional vulnerabilities influence their actions and interactions with others?
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2024.06.09 05:43 GenX2XADHD How to Write a Paper When You Have ADHD

Getting organized to sit down and write a major term paper is such a daunting task for us folks with ADHD. As a student I would have vague ideas of what I want to write, but lacked the executive function to get to the job done. I would stare at a blank Word doc, type a sentence, delete a sentence, repeat. Unexpected for a writing major, I know. Are you looking for a way to break out of this cycle?
May I present: the Index Card Method.
As a high school student in the 1990s, I was forced to use this method to write a ten page senior thesis. Nearly all senior level English classes in my school used this method. Prior to that year, I had seen students carrying around fat stacks of index cards, protecting them like their ability to graduate depended on them. It did. I begrudgingly followed this methodical approach even though it wasn't "the way I write." Ironically, I found it so helpful I continued using this method throughout college, and admittedly even in grad school 25 years later.
What is it?
It's a low-tech system of organizing your sources, topics, details, citations, and anything else that goes into your paper.
Why low-tech?
It is a hands-on process loaded with sensory actions. Physically handling and arranging the index cards helps me focus on a task. Filling out an index card and setting it aside and then picking up another FEELS productive. Seeing a growing pile of index cards as you move through the project LOOKS like productivity. These sensory activities boost my momentum.
The best part of this method is how it breaks down a mountain of a project into smaller tasks without requiring me to create a big plan before I can start working on it. The size of each task is literally the size of an index card. Plus, it is an opportunity to use those cool pens you bought the last time you said you would start journaling.
The Index Card Method cannot be done the night before a paper is due, at least I wouldn't try it anyway. If you don't like writing outlines or drafts, give this method a try - but if you're cramming, do give yourself a week to get it done.
How does it work?

Step 1: Cards

Get some 3x5 index cards. For a 10-page, double spaced paper, you will need around 300 cards.
Do not get 150 4x6 cards. They must be 3x5.
For this post, I will assume anyone following this method is using lined index cards. It does not matter if the cards are lined, but know that when I say "On the top line write..." I mean where the actual top line of the card would be. This also means you will be writing across width of the cards in landscape orientation, meaning a full line of text on a 3x5 card runs 5 inches, not 3 inches.
There are two simple, but vital rules to remember when creating cards.
  1. Only write on one side of the card. Leave the other side blank. You will need to see all of a card's contents at a quick glance.
  2. If you make a mistake on a card, immediately tear it in half so it doesn't get mixed up with the ones you want to keep.

Step 2: Thesis card

You will only have a thesis card if you are writing a thesis (argument) paper.
In the center of the top line of your thesis card, write "Thesis Statement."
Now write your thesis statement below that.

Step 3: Topic cards

In the center of the top line write "Topic." Below that, write the name of a topic related to your thesis statement.
Topics should be broad, written as one or two words. Create as many topic cards as you think you will need. You can always create more later, so don't get stuck on this part.
Example: topics related to a thesis on the healthcare industry may include: Insurance, Costs, Medicare, Medicaid, Prevention, Prescription Drugs, Hospitals, etc.

Step 4: First Layout

Spread out your topic cards on a table. Select the broadest topics and line them up in a row in the order in which you would like them in your paper. Now arrange the narrower topics in columns below the broad topics in the order that makes sense to you. Using the example of the healthcare industry in the previous step, "Costs" may be a broad topic with "Insurance" and "Prescription Drugs" listed beneath it.
Split a topic if you need to. "Costs" could also be split into "Consumer Costs" and "National Costs", then "Insurance" and "Prescription Drugs".
Don't expect to have a lot of topic cards at this point. You may only have one or two subtopics for each broad topic. This is fine. You can always add more as you go along.
Take a picture of your topic cards in this arrangement.
Congratulations, you just made an outline!
Now type it out. Title it "Preliminary Outline."

Step 5: Sources

Go find sources you would like to use for your paper. When you find a source you would like to use, create a bibliography card.

Step 6: Bibliography cards

In the center of the top line write "Bibliography".
In the upper left hand corner of the card on the top line, write the number "1", as it is your first Bibliography card. This is your source ID.
Now write the complete and proper reference of your source, formatted according to your citation style. Include doi links, if applicable. Where italic font is used in a citation, underline it on your card.
Open a new document file. Title it "References", "Works Cited", etc., depending on your citation style. Type out your bibliography cards in the order appropriate to your citation style. Most likely they will be alphabetical by author. As you find more sources and write out bibliography cards, add them to this document.
About citation styles:
A citation style is a way to reference your sources, specifically how you list them out and how you identify where you found a fact or quote.
If you are in highschool, your teacher will tell you how to write write and format sources and citations. If they don't, ask.
If you are an undergrad, most professors don't care which style you choose, but they want it consistent. If this is the case, I recommend using APA or MLA because they use simple, in-line citations.
If you are a graduate student, use the appropriate style for your field. If your reference style uses foot notes or end notes, please be aware you may need to create citation IDs later to help you stay organized.

Step 7: Read and Highlight

As you read through your sources, highlight anything that stands out to you that you may want to use in your paper.
This is where I would normally say it does not matter if your sources are printed or digital, but for many of us it does matter. Stepping away from technology is one the reasons I find this method so effective. I encourage you to print articles or photocopy sources when possible.
Your school likely has access to full-text articles online that can be downloaded as PDFs and printed later.
If your source is text from a website, right click on in the body of the text and select Print. When the print window pops up, select PDF (or Adobe PDF) as your printer. In the next pop up, select where you would like to store your file. Your source is now saved as a PDF. By the way, printing to a PDF is the easiest way to save a file while maintaining its formatting. Try it from any program. Now when you print it to paper, it will look like the PDF.

STEP 8: Detail cards

In the center of the top line write the topic related to the highlighted text. If you do not have a related topic card, make one.
In the upper left corner on the top line, write the source ID that matches the one on its respective bibliography card.
In the upper right corner on the top line of each card write the page number(s) from your source as "p 87" or "pp 87-88". If your source does not have page numbers, write your source's equivalent as it applies (act/scene numbers, time stamp, etc.). Look up a style reference guide for requirements.
Now in your own words, write about an area you highlighted. If you want to directly quote the article, make sure you use quotation marks. Otherwise, simply paraphrase it. Use complete sentences.
If you are copying a long quote and run out of room on a card, write the topic, source ID, and page number on another new card and continue writing your quote. In the bottom right corners write "1 of 2" and "2 of 2" respectively.
Create bibliography and detail cards for all your sources. Find more sources as needed. For a 10-page double spaced paper, expect to have around 150-200 detail cards.

Step 9: Second Layout

Lay out all of your topic cards in the same order as your preliminary outline, only this time line them all up in one row.
By this time you may also want to combine or eliminate topics because your project took a different direction from when you first wrote them. This is fine.
When you think you have enough detail cards, sort them into piles by topic. Now arrange your detail cards in columns under their topics in a way that makes sense to you.
Take a picture of all your cards in this arrangement.
Congratulations, you just layed out your final outline!

Step 10: Type Your Outline

Save a copy of your preliminary outline and title it "Final Outline." Fill in the text from the detail cards. Each detail card should be a separate bullet point on your outline. After typing out a detail card, add the citation at the end. You already know the source because you wrote the source number in the upper left hand corner of each card.
You should not have anything in your final outline that is not written down on an index card.

Step 11: First Draft

Save a copy of your final outline and name it "First Draft." Now arrange your bullet points into paragraphs. This is your draft.
Now print it . Proofread it. Ask a friend to proofread it. Mark it up and make any necessary changes on paper. Don't change any quoted text because quotes are ...well ...quotes.

Step 12: Final Copy

Save a copy of your First draft and name the file "Final Copy." Type the edits you handwrote on paper. I realize with today's technology a lot of proofreading and peer editing is done electronically. This is fine. If you're using Google Docs, be sure to use Suggestion Mode. If using Word, turn on Track Changes.
Your paper is done.
High school students, if your teacher doesn't think you've made enough changes between your draft and your final copy, hand over your stack of index cards, both outlines, and your highlighted sources. They will know you didn't use ChatGPT or copy someone else's work because you can't fake what you've just handed to them.
Edit: See my other post for a technique that harnesses your ADHD to help you organize a project or to present new ideas to a group.
https://www.reddit.com/TwoXADHD/s/Y4pUfQR0R3
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2024.06.09 05:37 Stage-Piercing727 Best Firefield Laser

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🔗Accurate Green Multi-Line Laser with Wall Mount for Indoor Leveling

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I recently tried out the Hilti 3586412 PM 40-MG Multi-Line Green Laser for various indoor leveling tasks and I must say it performed exceptionally well. This multi-line laser not only sets the level bar for drywall, electrical, and mechanical applications but also ensures accuracy with its self-leveling range at room temperature.
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When I first set eyes on the Firefield Laser Unity Elite 20 Pro FB4, I was in awe of its sleek, robust design. Its integrated Pangolin FB4 media server adds a modern twist to this full-color RGB laser system, and the 20-Watt semiconductor diode laser really packs a punch with a guaranteed optical output of 22,000mW.
Despite its size, the Unity Elite 20 Pro FB4 is impressively lightweight, making it a convenient choice for on-the-go events and presentations. However, the IP 20 ingress rating may not be ideal for outdoor use or in environments with dust and debris.
In terms of performance, this 20-Watt laser shines with a scan angle of 45° and can achieve an amazing 30,000 points per second scanning system. The 6 x 6mm beam size ensures crisp, vibrant projections, perfect for capturing audiences' attention.
While the product specifications are impressive, the lack of reviews to read from other users and a rating is concerning. Nonetheless, the Firefield Unity Elite 20 Pro FB4 appears to be a powerful and appealing laser system, a worthy choice for professionals seeking a versatile, impactful presentation option.

🔗Hilti PR 30-HVS Laser Level with PRA Receiver and Accessories

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I recently had the chance to try out the Hilti PR 30-HVS Outdoor Rotating Red Laser, and I must say it has made my life much easier on the job site. This laser level is incredibly accurate, delivering a plus/minus 0.02-inch precision at a 33-foot range, making it perfect for aligning columns, grading, and pouring concrete.
One of the most impressive features is its water and dust resistance. Whether it's pouring rain or a dusty construction site, this laser has you covered. The Pra 83 receiver is a game-changer, allowing me to transfer building lines with ease.
Not only is the Hilti PR 30-HVS laser level drop-resistant up to a height of 5 feet and 360-degree free fall resistance, but its shock-absorbing handles make sure it always lands safely on a tripod. The one-person alignment system is another added bonus, making sure the job is done right without the need for assistance.
While this laser level does not come with batteries, it's worth the small investment to get this powerful tool. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or a DIY enthusiast, the Hilti PR 30-HVS Outdoor Rotating Red Laser is a must-have addition to your small grading and excavating equipment.

🔗High-Power, Full-Color Laser System by Unity ELITE 30 PRO FB4

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Recently, I had the opportunity to use the Unity ELITE 30 PRO FB4 laser system in my daily life, and let me tell you, it was quite an experience! This 30-watt full color RGB diode-based laser system is paired with Pangolin's FB4 media server, housed in a sturdy casing. One of the highlights of this device was the impressive optical output, which was guaranteed to be at least 33,000mW.
While setting it up, I appreciated the user-friendly interface that made operation a breeze. However, I did encounter a few minor hiccups during the installation process, which made me realize that the product could benefit from a more detailed manual or tutorial video.
In terms of performance, the Unity ELITE 30 PRO FB4 truly shines. The laser's scan angle of 45 degrees ensured that the projection was accurate and vivid, with the 30,000 points per second scanning system contributing to its smooth motion. The device's power requirements were also a plus, as it could operate effectively with a range of voltage inputs, from 100-240V/50-60Hz.
Overall, while this laser system had some minor drawbacks, its impressive optical output and versatile scanning capabilities made it well worth the investment for any professional looking to up their projection game.

🔗Advanced Self-Rotating Green Laser Level for Precision Finishing Jobs

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The Hilti PR-30-HVSG A12 isn't just a basic laser level – it's a powerful and reliable tool specifically designed for long-range interior finishing applications. I found it robust and sturdy, which is perfect for handling the most challenging jobsite environments. One of the features that stood out for me was the 360° outlast unique Hilti-patented design, providing top-notch performance in even the trickiest conditions. Although the high-vis green laser can be a bit challenging indoors, it excels outdoors with an impressive 33 ft. of accuracy.
I also appreciated the convenience of its max operating distance of 984 ft. with a laser receiver. But what truly impressed me was the PR-30-HVSG A12's impressive battery life of 16 hours on a single charge with the Li-ion battery it comes with. Overall, it's an excellent tool for anyone in need of a reliable, high-performance laser level.

🔗Milwaukee M12 Green Laser Level: Versatile, Tether-Ready, Magnetic Tool for Precise Measurements Indoors

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Last weekend, I was tasked with setting up drop ceiling elevations in a warehouse, and I couldn't have done it without the Milwaukee M12 Green 360° Single Plane Laser. As someone who's worked with laser levels before, I can confidently say that this one is a game-changer.
First off, the brightest green laser was a dream to work with, making it easier than ever to set my elevations accurately. The 30+ hours of runtime from my M12 REDLITHIUM 4.0 XC Battery had me working all day without needing to worry about battery life. The 360° horizontal plane made quick work of my warehouse, even in large spaces.
I also appreciated the tether-ready lanyard hole, which eliminated any drops and kept my laser level right where I needed it. The integrated bracket with powerful amplified rare earth magnets ensured a strong and secure hold on steel surfaces. Setting up was a breeze with the integrated hang hole, which made the Milwaukee M12 perfect for use in any environment.
The MILWAUKEE 165' Laser Line Detector was just as impressive, helping me align my ceiling grid with precision both indoors and outdoors. With high visibility LEDs on front and back, it made the process a cinch. The rare earth magnets on the detector were my favorite part, allowing easy attachment to metal surfaces.
Overall, the Milwaukee M12 Green 360° Single Plane Laser was a fantastic tool for my warehouse project. Its compatibility with all M12 Batteries and impressive runtime made for a smooth and productive experience. The only downside? I wished it came with a battery of my own, but hey, that's a minor inconvenience.

🔗Hilti Multi-Line Laser Kit with Green Laser Lines

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I recently had the opportunity to try out the Hilti PM 30 Multi-line Laser Kit, and let me tell you, it has proven to be quite the handy tool in my daily life. This laser is capable of leveling, aligning, and squaring with ease, making it an essential gadget for all sorts of plumbing and home improvement projects.
One of the standout features of this Hilti laser is its self-leveling capabilities. It was incredibly easy to use, as it kept everything in line with just a small adjustment here and there. I particularly appreciated this, especially when I was working on setting out drywall tracks on various surfaces. It also helped save time by allowing me to focus on other areas of the project without constantly checking my levels.
On the other hand, there were a couple of downsides to this laser. Firstly, the kit doesn't come with a case, which would have been a great addition, considering I had to keep the different components in separate places to prevent them from getting damaged. Secondly, the out-of-level and low battery alerts, while helpful, could sometimes be a bit too sensitive, leading to false alarms.
Overall, the Hilti PM 30 Multi-line Laser Kit is a practical and efficient tool for those working on plumbing and home improvement. It's perfect for those looking for a versatile, reliable, and efficient laser that can make their work easier and more precise.

🔗Firefield Laser Flare: Waterproof, Long-Lasting, 30-Mile Visibility Emergency Signal

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As an avid hiker, I've faced my fair share of emergencies while out in the wilderness. The Greatland GREEN Rescue Laser Flare has become my trusted companion during these times. When disaster strikes, this laser flare has the ability to signal for help from up to 30 miles away at night, ensuring my safety even in the darkest conditions.
Its waterproof design allows me to use it even in harsh weather, while its long-life lithium battery means I don't have to worry about constant recharging. The laser's green color is bright and visible, making it the preferred choice among search and rescue professionals. While it's not perfect - for example, it only works for 5 hours before needing a new battery - overall, the Greatland GREEN Rescue Laser Flare is a reliable and effective tool for anyone venturing into the great outdoors.

🔗Firecore 360 Green Laser Level - 3-Plane, Self-Leveling, and Alignment for Accurate Job Setup

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I've had the chance to use the Firecore 3x360 Green Laser Level in my daily work, and let me tell you, it truly makes a difference. The self-leveling feature is a game changer, especially when I'm working alone. The laser beam is incredibly clear and bright, making those alignment lines a breeze to see.
The product has its flaws too, like any other. The manual mode can be a bit tricky to figure out at first, and sometimes it takes a few tries to get the laser precisely where you want it. But overall, it's a reliable tool that's become a staple in my toolbox.
The Firecore 3x360 Green Laser Level has definitely streamlined my work process, and I can't imagine going back to the old way of leveling and aligning. It's a small investment that's paid off in spades, making my job easier and more precise.

🔗Milwaukee Green Cross Line Laser with Adjustable Tripod

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Using the Milwaukee Alkaline Cross Laser with Laser Tripod has been a breeze. The high-intensity green lines are so clear that it's like having a guiding hand, keeping me on track with measurements and alignments. Plus, their 8-hour runtime is a game-changer, allowing me to work steadily without worrying about switching batteries anytime soon.
One downside I noticed was the laser being sensitive to the environment. The magnetic bracket works great but picking up dirt or dust may cause the laser to wobble a bit. And having to switch between 360° bracket, bottom mount, and the regular tripod can be a bit time-consuming.
Regardless, the Laser Level Tripod's precision adjustment and reinforced gears are worth it. Despite its weight, it's an invaluable tool for setting vertical laser lines or elevating the laser when needed. And the lightweight yet durable aluminum build means it can handle the occasional bump here and there without a hitch. Overall, a solid and reliable product, just like a good partner by your side on any job.

🔗Affordable 3-in-1 Rechargeable Green Sewing Laser System

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I recently stumbled upon the ViviLux 3-in-1 rechargeable green laser system while searching for an affordable alternative to high-end sewing machines. This compact laser system has truly revolutionized my sewing experience, offering remarkable precision and accuracy that I've never encountered before.
The Velcro connector allows for seamless attachment to my sewing machine, and the three interchangeable lasers - dot, line, and crosshair - cater to various sewing requirements. The rechargeable battery ensures long-lasting use, with just a 3-hour charge providing hours of illumination.
While the ViviLux system has undoubtedly improved my sewing game, I did notice a few minor drawbacks. The plastic cover can be slightly difficult to secure, requiring the use of a magnet to keep it in place. Additionally, the laser adjustment can be a bit tricky to find the perfect spot on certain sewing machines, with some trial and error needed.
Overall, the ViviLux 3-in-1 rechargeable green laser system has been a game-changer for my sewing projects. It has certainly made the process more enjoyable and efficient, and I am confident that many sewers would benefit from adding this innovative tool to their arsenal.

Buyer's Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Firefield Laser Buyer's Guide, which is designed to help you make an informed purchase decision. In this section, we'll outline some important features, considerations, and general advice to consider when buying a Firefield Laser. Our guide will not contain any specific product recommendations or external resource links, ensuring that the content remains focused on the product category.

Understanding Firefield Lasers

Firefield Lasers are specifically designed for military, law enforcement, and outdoor enthusiasts. These lasers provide a high degree of precision and accuracy during shooting or aiming exercises. Understanding the key features of these lasers will help you make the best purchasing decision.
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Important Features of Firefield Lasers

  • Accuracy and Precision: Look for a Firefield Laser that offers high accuracy and precision, ensuring that your aim is true, even at long ranges.
  • Durability and Toughness: A well-built Firefield Laser should be able to withstand rough handling and harsh weather conditions.
  • Battery Life: A longer battery life is essential for extended use in the field. Consider the battery life when making your purchase.
  • Ease of Use: Look for a Firefield Laser that is easy to set up and operate, even for users who may not be familiar with laser technology.

Size and Weight Considerations

When buying a Firefield Laser, consider the size and weight. Smaller and lighter models may be more convenient for outdoor activities or tactical situations, while larger and heavier models may offer more features and power.

Budget Considerations

Firefield Lasers come in various price ranges, offering different levels of performance and features. Determine your budget before making a purchase to ensure that you get the best value for your money.
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Considerations before Use

  • Eye Safety: Be mindful of the safety precautions when using a Firefield Laser, especially in the presence of others or in public areas.
  • Storage and Transport: Ensure that your Firefield Laser is properly stored and transported to avoid damage.
By considering the important features, considerations, and advice outlined in this guide, you'll be well-prepared to make a well-informed purchase when it comes to Firefield Lasers. Stay tuned for more content in our Firefield Laser roundup article.

FAQ

What is the Firefield Laser product range?

The Firefield Laser product range includes laser sights, such as the Firefield Laser H1, and laser accessories, like the Firefield Laser Grip Sight.
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Are the products compatible with various firearm types?

Yes, the Firefield Laser products are compatible with a variety of firearms, including handguns and rifles.

How durable are the products from the Firefield Laser range?

Firefield Laser products are built for durability, using high-quality materials and construction. They are designed to withstand rough handling and harsh outdoor conditions.

Do the products offer different laser sight options?

Yes, the Firefield Laser range offers laser sights in various color options, such as red or green. This allows users to choose the one that best suits their preferences and lighting conditions.
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Are the Firefield Laser products easy to install?

Yes, Firefield Laser products typically come with user-friendly installation guides, making it easy for users to install them on their firearms. In most cases, installation can be done in a matter of minutes.

Are there different warranty options for Firefield Laser products?

Yes, Firefield Laser offers various warranty options depending on the product. Please refer to the specific warranty information for each product for details.

Is it easy to find replacement parts or accessories for Firefield Laser products?

Yes, replacement parts and accessories for Firefield Laser products are readily available, ensuring that users can easily obtain them when needed.

Do the laser sights have adjustable brightness levels?

Yes, most Firefield Laser products offer adjustable brightness levels, allowing users to customize the intensity of the laser sight according to their preferences and lighting conditions.

Can the Firefield Laser products be used by both amateurs and professionals?

Yes, Firefield Laser products cater to a wide range of users, from beginners to experienced shooters. They offer features suitable for both amateurs and professionals, making them versatile and accessible to all.

What is the return policy for Firefield Laser products?

Please refer to the specific return policy information for each Firefield Laser product for details.
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2024.06.09 05:12 IRLTenko If you have a working PS2*, know that you can boot pirated games* WITHOUT MODIFYING OR UNLOCKING YOUR CONSOLE

*A slim PS2.
*Any game on the ESR compatibility list - https://www.ps2-home.com/forum/page/esr-game-compatibility-list-1 - is known to work. If you get an unlisted game to work, please add it to the list!
This guide is mostly based on these 2 videos by these cool people! Check them out:
https://youtu.be/Cpy_JmSGv68 - ImJecht
https://youtu.be/_E_R8od6zdU - MrMario2011
I wanted to play Crash of The Titans, which I had played years ago, but the DVD vanished somewhere. Researching how to run a burnt up DVD, I was kind of startled with all the soft modding wizardry people do. I have gotten the game to work in a pretty uncomplicated way that I would like to share!
This is a relatively new development and has only become possible in the last 4 years. A cool person (CTurt) found a way to exploit the PS2's DVD movie playing capabilities to execute arbitrary code. On the technical details page for the exploit, CTurt says:
There already exists a tool (ESR patcher) which patches games to appear like DVD videos so that they'll be accepted by the 'mechacon' (security processor), and an associated loader program (ESR) that boots these patched "video discs". Chaining together this new exploit with that ESR loader would allow you to patch your backups so that they could just be burned and run on your console from boot as though they were official discs.
Such a chaining of tools is what another cool person going by "Jabu" decided to publish! Here is how you can take advantage of this tool:
Links:
ImgBurn: https://www.imgburn.com/
FreeDVDBoot ESR Patcher: https://www.ps2-home.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=123&t=9778
UltraISO: https://www.ultraiso.com/
FreeDVDBoot Github page with technical details: https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot
You need:
  • A DVD - it must be a DVD and not a CD. Strong preference should be given to DVD-R, but you may get it to work with formats like DVD+RW. A random DVD from the store worked perfectly for me - this may not be the case for you depending on the condition of your PS2, in which case you might want to buy from a more fancy brand. ImJecht needed a Taiyo Yuden DVD.
  • A computer with a DVD burner.
  • Image burning software - ImgBurn worked for me, but if you have issues the FreeDVDBoot Github page mentions that trying a different tool like CDBurnerXP may fix them.
  • FreeDVDBoot ESR Patcher by Jabu.
  • If your game is CD-based, you will get UltraISO.
Step-by-step:
  1. Get the image file for your game - either download it from a trustworthy source like the ones listed in this subreddit's megathread or back it up from a CD/DVD you already have.
  2. Download your image burning software.
  3. Download the FreeDVDBoot ESR Patcher.
  4. If your game is CD-based, you will need to use UltraISO to convert whatever format your image file is using (for example, BIN/CUE) into an ISO. Open up the program, open your file, and go to File -> Properties. You will now do the following changes: First, change the media type to 4.7(3.7)GB. Second, on the "CD File System" pane, you will click the "UDF" box. You will then unclick anything else except for ISO 9660. Finally, on the "ISO 9660 FileName Format" pane, you will choose Windows/Unix(3.1). Click OK, go to File -> Save As and save it somewhere. This entire process is described by MrMario2011.
  5. Whether you did step 4 or not, by now you have a working ISO. Simply use the FreeDVDBoot ESR Patcher to modify your ISO - it's instantaneous.
  6. Use your image burning software to burn that into your DVD. If you want to be on the safer side, you may choose the slowest Write Speed possible - 1x in both ImgBurn and CDBurnerXP. It seems to be controversial whether this actually achieves more safety.
  7. Play your game!
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2024.06.09 03:38 SnoozySnek Helldivers 2 - one Old Vet's story

Greetings,
Allow me to spin you a tale of my time with Helldivers 2. It is a story of tragedy and triumph, a story of dark and terrible deeds, of waning faith and of eventual triumph over the enemies of Managed Democracy.
But first, a little context about myself. I'm rapidly approaching my mid 30's, I suffer from a basket case mix of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder, no I don't find jokes about my condition funny), Anxiety and Depression. I've been pretty severely bullied and harassed over the course of my life, and as a result I was initially skeptical about enlistment. I also come to HD2 from the first game, so I'm used to dealing with the Facist Bugs, Communist Cyborgs and Terrifying Illuminate. I also unfortunately had to hang up my cape last war since both myself and my partner were frequently harassed by the community over there (to the point where more than one Enemy Sympathiser attempted to track down and "friend" my Steam profile to throw harassment at me).
So initially, I was skeptical about the Second Great Galactic War. I had done my time for Super Earth last war after all. The Cyborgs, Bugs and Illuminate were all contained and dealt with. Enter my younger brother, AwestruckHavoc (if I get his name wrong, he will scream at me). When Super Earth bought back the Helldivers, he signed up right away like the good A-Class citizen he is. Once he got his cape, he kept me updated on how the war was going. Over time, I sat and thought about re-enlisting. I was still skeptical due to the changes Arrowhead had made to the game, and the decision to add in NProtect GameGuard - old Cyborg Spyware tech into the new suits. After sharing some more war stories (and my Cyborg Dog PTSD) I eventually decided to re-enlist on June 1st.
Part of that was a desire to fight the Facist Termanids and Baby-Stealing Clankers...and part of that was a visit from the Democracy Officer, telling me there had been trouble with my brother. Namely that Super Earth had lost contact and assumed he had martyred himself on a mission, so they were notifying next of kin.
Anyway, I go back for training (retraining I guess?), get my cape and get assigned to the SES Elected Representative of Family Values. After saying hello to all the Bridge Crew, Captain, Technicians, Pilots, Ship Gunners, SEAF Marines, Doctors...
...Anyway once I was done saying hello, I booted up the map for the Galactic War. My first ever drop was on Meridia. Difficulty 1, nothing too crazy. I drop down, proceed with the mission and then three other Divers showed up.
...And then they immediately left. All of them. This lead to me having to slug though the entire mission alone by myself. Nobody else joined, so I was left to fend for myself. I managed to beat the mission, but failed to extract.
This was my first drop, and this action by cowards and deserters colored everything else going forwards. Outside of two other games I can remember and some small moments, HD2 was for the most part a frustrating experience compared with the last war. On the off-chance someone at Arrowhead is reading this, here's a list of my grievances:
To avoid falling foul of the Democracy Officer, I'll stop the belly aching here but in short, I was not having a fun time. My (re)enlisted partner Orikal had to put up with my increasingly deteriorating mental health. Going though a lot of shit over the past two years of my life has meant that I'm not keeping it together as much these days, and how he's willing to tolerate my nonsense so readily I'll never know. Things got a point where I found myself betraying other Divers, as the problems compounded to the point where I just stopped caring. My mental health only got worse and worse as these things progressed. At one point after failing to call down a Cluster Bomb from Eagle One on a Bot Tank, I threw the stratagem marker at myself out of frustration.
And yet, I wasn't able to put the game down.
There was something in the game that kept pulling me back. Anything else I would have just left. I'm not sure if it was an ASD thing or the call of Managed Democracy, but I wasn't able to put it down even as my mental health slipped further.
In some ways, I'm glad I didn't.
I'd like to take this moment to thank fellow Helldivers Kinja9 and Leon033 if they happen to be reading this. We met on Crimsica, which the Termanids sought to despoil. I wanted to try out my new Flamethrower as I joined a level 69 Helldiver's game (and he surprisingly didn't kick me, which was odd). I thought it was going to just be another drop. I'll probably die a lot, drag the team down, embarrass Super Earth...
...That didn't quite happen. Initially I had the same thought I do in all these Co-Op games - stay quiet, don't speak, try not to be noticed. While it started out that way, I first met Kinja on this mission. The part where I recognised him was after my first death, where he was busy burning bugs with my Flamethrower. He then passed it back to me once the Bugs were dealt with. That's odd I think I didn't think you could do that. Admittedly I'm not the best on the uptake, but the Squad was...communicating? In all my drops, communication was rare. See the above for me - this is also why I don't tend to have my Voice Chat enabled in my Helmet. Anyway, things became more...democratic after I saved the group from a Bile Titan by way of 500kg bomb. After blurting out in the Chat what I was thinking, Kinja seemingly went along with it. From there, we spent most of the mission watching each others backs. This included attempting to incinerate a Bile Titan with a Flamethrower - truly, only filthy heretics burn in the fires of Democracy. Anyway it wasn't long before Leon joined (I think he came in late? Memory's a little fuzzy) and after being pointed out that we were aboard my Destroyer, I plotted in another mission on Crimsica. Before long, the three of us were laughing and joking about our exploits, whether it was the Flamethrower making me want to commit dark and terrible things in the name of Democracy, Kinja stealthily setting up a Flag beneath the Bug's notice or Leon's leadership, all of the above just...washed away. For the first time since I started playing, I made some friends and actually...enjoyed the game? It's weird like that. I also have a deep and terrible need to marry my Flamethrower for some reason I can't explain.
Anyway, I guess the point of all of this is Kinja, Leon - if you're reading this, thank you. I don't think you guys realize how much tonight's drop meant to me. To anybody whose been on the receiving end of some of my darker deeds, I am sorry and I hope there isn't any serious ill will between us. As I said above, I was in a pretty dark place when that stuff happens. I don't mean to be an asshole most of the time, but I can understand how my actions helped perpetuate some of the behavior I've outlined above. If anyone quit over my dark deeds, then I am truly, deeply sorry.
Will I drop again? More than likely. The Second Great Galactic War isn't over yet and I don't plan on shirking in my duties...so long as anyone's willing to have a temperamental fuckup with an IQ just above that of a Bug's.
On a final note, if an Arrowhead employee is reading this, I have some opinions on things that need to be done. To quickly outline these -
Anyway, that's my overly long, stupid and dumb story. If you got to the end here, thank you for reading and I hope I didn't waste your time here.
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2024.06.09 03:17 richardrahl101 Mission stats should also show total weight of enemies killed.

Someone running an anti-tank kit will typically have a fair amount less kills than most other builds, yet obviously their contribution is important. I think it would be quite easy to define a weight for all enemies, and then display total weight for all killed enemies on the recap screen, as another way of summarizing a Helldiver’s efforts during a mission. “Weight” could also be distributed to all divers that contributed to taking down an enemy. For example, a bile titan weighs 10000 kgs, and one diver hit it with a rail cannon for ~70% of its health, and another diver finishes it off with something else. On the end screen, perhaps the finishing diver gets the kill, but only 3000 kgs added to their total, while the first diver gets 7000 kgs. I guess this would effectively be a “total damage dealt” counter. This would be cool for bots and bugs, and could increase competition between divers.
Thoughts?
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2024.06.09 03:16 Urimulini Methane planet

Methane planet
methane planet concept by Pablo Carlos Budassi
Hold the fart jokes till the end. 🥸
A methane planet is an assumed class of planet with its surface covered in lakes or oceans of methane with methane clouds in the atmosphere like it is on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. Viewed from space, a methane planet would appear blue to aqua green because methane absorbs red light and reflects blue and green light. Some methane clouds appear white because they contain phosphorus while others are orange because they contain tholins. Methane planets tend to have similar climates to Earth’s, except it uses methane as a “variable gas” instead of water vapor as it is on Earth. For example, there is methane rain or methane snow instead of water rain or water snow. Those planets tend to be frigid, at around −290°F (−179°C). Their atmospheres tend to be composed mostly of nitrogen and oxygen with variable amounts of methane and trace amounts of nitric oxide and other gases. Methane planets tend to be hazy like Titan, because stellar radiation break methane molecules apart and form different hydrocarbons, such as ethane (C2H6), diacetylene (C4H2), methylacetylene (C3H4), acetylene (C2H2) and propane (C3H8). This breakdown can also produce non-hydrocarbons such as carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen cyanide (HCN), cyanogen ((CN)2), and cyanoacetylene (C3HN). The life-bearing status on methane planets is fair. Life on methane planets should be able to adapt to extreme cold and use methane as a solvent, whereas life on Earth uses water as a solvent. Under a hazy atmosphere, plant life would rely on chemosynthesis as there is not enough light for photosynthesis because methane planets probably orbit far from their parent stars. It is predicted that plant-like life may use methane (CH4) and nitric oxide (NO) to produce methanol (CH3OH), nitrogen (N2), and oxygen (O2): It is also predicted that animal-like life would take in oxygen and release nitric oxide instead of carbon dioxide. Animals would also eat foods rich in methanol and drink liquid methane. The main biogeochemical cycle on a methane planet is the methane cycle compared to the carbon cycle here on Earth. However, life on some methane planets may not be carbon-based but silicon-based as they have better survivability to extreme cold than carbon-based life.
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2024.06.09 03:02 EasternLanguage205 How to become a Self-Made Billionaire in 10 years or less

Becoming a self-made billionaire in 10 years or less is an incredibly ambitious goal. While there's no guaranteed formula, the steps you've outlined provide a structured approach. Here’s an expanded guide on each step:

1. Start with a Dream

2. Develop the Billionaire's Mindset

3. Increase Your Business Skills

4. Develop a Fast Business Idea

5. Find a Business Coach or Mentor

6. Start a Business

7. Assemble a Strong Business Team

8. Raise Capital for Your Business

9. Take Your Company Public

10. Invest in Other Businesses

11. Invest in Properties

12. Stick to the Process

Additional Tips

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2024.06.09 01:36 DefinitelyNotSascha An Analysis of How Time Travel Works in the Mario Universe

Our primary source for time travel in the Mario canon is Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, since it explores the concept of time travel in the most depth out of all the games. Other games involving time travel as plot points are Yoshi's Island DS, Yoshi's New Island, and Mario's Time Machine (the latter of which isn't canon). Dr. Mario World, as well as any Mario Kart or Mario sports-games featuring Baby Mario alongside adult Mario imply some sort of time travel involved. To understand how time travel works in the Mario universe, we first need to examine how Time Holes, the primary means of time travel in Partners in Time, work.

How Time Holes Connect Two Points in Time

Time Holes don't lead to a fixed point in time. If they did, the following examples would happen:
From this we can infer that Time Holes do not lead to a fixed point in time. Rather, they seem to connect two points in time, but these points are still affected by the same flow of time. This means that the same amount of time passes in the past and present. Let me demonstrate with another example:
This eliminates the previous errors that would arise with Time Holes connecting to fixed points in time and adds up with what we see in the game. Time Holes don't lead to a fixed point in time. Rather, they send anything that passes through them to a point in time relative to the point in time when the Time Hole was entered, the amount of time travelled through being fixed. I propose to call this fixed amount of time travelled through the Time Hole the Time Hole's depth (THd). The Time Hole from the above example would then be 20 years deep.
We can assume that Professor E. Gadd's time machine works by opening its own Time Holes, travelling through them, and then closing them again. This is supported by E. Gadd stating that the Time Holes used by Mario & Luigi in the game have appeared due to the time machine's return tearing holes in the time continuum. These Time Holes seems to be equal in depth to the time hole initially opened by the time machine at the start of the game, and it's reasonable to assume the machine can be used to set the depth of a the Time Holes it opens, at least as long as it is powered by the Cobalt Star. When E. Gadd appears in the past with the time machine after Mario & Luigi defeat Elder Princess Shroob, he states that he has "engineered it to run off energy from the time holes", raising the possibility that it can only open Time Holes equal in depth to the already existing Time Holes while not powered by the Cobalt Star.

How Temporal Interference Affects Causality

Now that we've cleared up how Time Holes connect two points in time, we start trying to explain how time travellers from the present can change the present by interfering with the past. For this, we look at how E. Gadd's memories are rearranged after the eruption of Thwomp Volcano. Mario & Luigi put out a fire in E. Gadd of the past's lab using the Baby Pump technique. Past E. Gadd witnessing this event leads E. Gadd's memories to be rearranged. The E. Gadd of the present notices this a THd after the event happens. Present E. Gadd then invents the Hydrogush 4000 as a result.
Thus, Mario & Luigi cause the course of history to change with their actions in the past. In a fixed timeline, changing the course of history is not possible, so the only options left are a dynamic timeline or a multiverse. However, since time travel in PiT is limited by the depth of the Time Holes linking the past and present, there is another parameter to factor in. It is generally assumed that when the course of history is changed, that change takes place immediately and universally. However, since time continues to pass at the same rate in the past as in the present, the change might also take place in real time over the depth of the Time Hole. This presents us with four possibilities for how a change in the course of history affects the present:
Change in course of history doesn't create an alternate universe Change in course of history creates an alternate universe
Course of history is changed immediately and universally A: The present and everyone's memory is adjusted as if the course of history had always been as changed. B: The course of history and the present in the original universe are unchanged. The present and everyone's memory in the alternate universe is according to the changed course of history.
Course of history is changed only at the point in time when its cause happened, taking place in real time from this point, until the past catches up to the present C: The present and everyone's memory is adjusted over time relative to the THd and according to the state of the course of history. D: The course of history and the present in the original universe are unchanged. The present in the alternate universe does not yet exist.
Comparing these possibilities, we can compare them to what happens in the game and rule out three of the four possibilities.
This only leaves possibility C. It could be argued that this possibility would not immediately provide the present E. Gadd with enough of a change in memory to experience the sudden flash of inspiration that he does in the game, prompting the following question:
It can be assumed that not the memory of this event alone causes the sudden inspiration in present E. Gadd, but rather the combination of that memory and his later memories that past E. Gadd did not yet have (memories of constructing F.L.U.D.D. being a possible example).
From this we can conclude that an action in the past changing the course of history will cause it to change from that point forward and from a point exactly a THd afterwards, without creating an alternate universe. So time travel in the Mario universe operates on a special form of dynamic timeline. To explain this a bit clearer, I will demonstrate it using an example:
Gary the Goomba is presently 40 years old. He lives in Hollijolli Village, is missing a fang, and is married to Gina the Goomba. Until Gary was 20, he had lived in Toad Town with his family. When Gary was 20, he had just built his own house in Toad Town. When Gary was 25, lightning destroyed his house and prompted him to move to Hollijolli Village. When Gary was 30, he lost one of his fangs in a sledding accident in Hollijolli Village. When Gary was 35, he married Gina, whom he met in Hollijolli Village.
In the present, Mario & Luigi travel through a Time Hole that is 20 years deep. They meet 20-year-old Gary who has just finished his house, but can't afford to install a lightning rod, so they kindly give him enough coins to do so, changing the course of history. When Gary is 25, his house is struck by lightning, but it isn't destroyed, so Gary keeps living in Toad Town. When Gary is 30, he doesn't have an accident because he doesn't live in Hollijolli Village to go sledding. When Gary is 35, he doesn't marry Gina because he doesn't live in Hollijolli Village to meet her.
Exactly 20 years after Mario & Luigi change the course of history, when Gary is 40, Gary's memory is rearranged to remember Mario & Luigi giving him some coins when he was 20 and him using them to install a lightning rod on his house. When Gary is 45, he suddenly remembers that his house in Toad Town wasn't destroyed. However, he also recalls living in Hollijolli Village for 20 years because of lightning destroying his house, albeit more hazily, as he does not remember the original memory and this memory is only constructed from recalling the original one over the last 20 years. When Gary is 50, his missing fang somehow reappears in his mouth, as if had never been gone. He recalls missing it for 20 years. When Gary is 55, he is not married to Gina. The two of them still have all the memories they shared together in the last 20 years. When Gary is 60, he can recall a clear timeline from when he was 20 to when he was 40, just as he always could from his birth to age 20, but has conflicting memories between age 40 and now.
As you can see from this example, the new past quite literally catches up to anyone affected by the change in the course of history. What we don't know is what happens when all the Time Holes are closed. The course of history could continue to change until caught up with the present or it could cease changing.

How Time Travel Works in Yoshi's Island DS, Yoshi's New Island and Mario's Time Machine

Before the events of Yoshi's Island DS, in the present time, Kamek's crystal ball foretells that seven powerful stars fell during the time period in which the game takes place. Him and Bowser travel to the past in order to obtain these stars. We don't see any direct effects this time travelling has on causality, as this event is never mentioned again by any of the characters. However, an assumption can be made about the means by which Kamek and Bowser have travelled to this time. Bowser's Castle in this game notably features an adult Bowser's emblem on its front, which implies that it was built for an adult Bowser, likely in the present time. Even more interestingly, the castle features a large clock face on its central tower, giving off the impression that the entire castle is able to travel through time. Whether this is accomplished in the same way as E. Gadd's time machine or by some other means is unclear. At the end of the game, the castle explodes as it falls from the sky and Kamek, Bowser, and Baby Bowser are seen escaping by flying away. If the castle is indeed the time machine used by Kamek and Bowser to travel to this time period, its destruction could leave the pair to be stranded in this time period for an indefinite amount of time.
Yoshi's New Island notoriously gives us the line "Suddenly... warping through time and space... King Bowser appears!" without any further explanation for why or how Bowser has travelled to this time period. The game takes place immediately after the original Yoshi's Island, so it must take place before YIDS (in which Baby Mario seems familiar to Yoshi), and this couldn't be a stranded Bowser from that game. On top of that, Mario himself has also travels to this time period, donning the guise of Mr. Pipe, providing indirect help to Yoshi. Why Mario would act in secret instead of taking direct action like he does in PiT is and how he travelled through time is also a mystery.
While not canon, in Mario's Time Machine, Bowser travels to the past using a machine called the Timulator to steal artifacts from all over the world. Depending on the game's version, the Timulator either opens a portal to a certain point in time or travels to a certain point in time, taking passengers with it. The destination to which the Timulator can send a user is determined by inputting a location's name, a four-digit date and whether that date is BC or AD. The Timulator can't send a user to travel to every point possible to be inputted in it, sending them to the Cretaceous Period or back to the present if the destination is incompatible. The Timulator seems to be limited to destinations on Earth. Notably, Mario worries about history being changed forever by the artifcacts stolen from their time periods, so changing the course of history is possible. with no alternate universes created by it. We see history books missing certain words, but not all of their information as an effect of the changed course of history, which would lead to believe that the 'delayed' form of a dynamic timeline does apply as well. However, the causality of how exactly these items would change history in this specific way is dubious in most cases.
None of these examples directly contradict the time travel mechanics constructed from Partners in Time.

Potential Plot-Holes in Partners in Time Caused by Time Travel

Returning to PiT, two questions that are frequently brought up while discussing the game are the following:
  1. Why do Mario & Luigi not seem to remember the Shroob invasion?
  2. If the Shroobs conquered the Mushroom Kingdom in the past, then why do the Shroobs not control the kingdom in the present?
These two questions can be answered as follows:
  1. Mario & Luigi were too young to remember any of the events properly. Adults are usually unable to recall memories of specific events experienced before the age of 3.
  2. The Shroobs were eradicated by a force other than the time-travelling bros during the unchanged course of history.
There is, however, a question which is much more glaring, yet not as frequently discussed:
The characters most importantly affected by this are Toadsworth (and by extension Peach) and E. Gadd. How could anyone ever agree to sending the princess back in time to a point where a historical cataclysm befell the Mushroom Kingdom less than 25 years ago if they had even an ounce of historical knowledge? I certainly would not travel back in time to 1986 to visit Chernobyl.
This question can't be answered under the assumption that the Shroob invasion was a normal historical event. The invasion must have been either of the following:
Since the first option would require a level of control over the population of the Mushroom Kingdom that seems next to impossible, the following theory presents itself:

The Time Travelling Shroob Theory

We have already established that when the course of history is changed, the changed historical events are rewritten in real time from that point on, with people in the present only remembering what has already been rewritten up to the same point exactly a THd before the present. The beginning of the Shroob invasion coincides almost perfectly with Peach and the time machine's arrival in the past. Thus, nobody remembers the invasion prior to the point a THd after it begins to warn the princess of her voyage to the past. The sudden memories being rearranged might also be what causes Toadsworth to fall into a state of shroomshock.
This simply offers an explanation for why the Shroob invasion had been unknown by the entire populace of the Mushroom Kingdom prior to the events of PiT. Following this, I will outline arguments that point towards the Shroobs being able to use time travel:
In the final battle against Elder Princess Shroob, she is shown to have the ability of opening Time Holes at will herself. She uses this to shoot down Shroob saucers to fall into the Time Hole and later remerge from it as a means of delayed attack. It is unknown whether she has had this ability before the events of the game or if she received it by fusing with the Cobalt Star. While the former would point to this theory being true, arguments for and against it can be made just as well. The Cobalt Star's primary function seems to be to provide the time machine with power, being referred to as the machine's energy or fuel source a number of times. The ability to travel through time by opening Time Holes would instead be attributed to the machine itself. On the other hand, the Cobalt Star Shards by themselves have demonstrated the ability to open Time Holes, being responsible for the one leading to Toadwood Forest. However, this could also be the work of Elder Princess Shroob sealed inside the shard.
If the Shroobs are capable of using time travel, then it's possible that Younger Princess Shroob and Elder Princess Shroob are same entity from different points in time, equivalent to Baby Mario and Mario, respectively. The existence of two Shroob Princesses is presented by in-game text as them being sisters. However, if we assume that this claim is based on misinterpretation, figurative language, or deception by the characters presenting the claim and therefore not truthful, then the relation between the Shroob Princesses becomes open to interpretation. The claims that they are sisters are made by Younger Princess Shroob, Princess Peach, and Elder Princess Shroob:
There is also the fact that the game's UI when targeting both Elder Princess Shroob and Younger Princess Shroob reads "Princess Shroob" for both of them, making no distinction in their names.
Perhaps the strongest counterargument against this point would be the fact that when Younger Princess Shroob is killed, Elder Princess Shroob is unaffected. Causality demands that if a person of the past died, their present version would also immediately cease to live (which is also the explanation for why you get a Game Over if Baby Mario & Baby Luigi fall in battle even if the adult Mario & Luigi are still around). A possible explanation for this is that fusing with the Cobalt Star has caused the two to become a separate entity that exists independently from Elder Princess Shroob. This entity would be able to exist until the changed course of history caused by Younger Princess Shroob's death caught up with the present.
We also need to evaluate the Shroobs' motivations for their invasion of the Mushroom Kingdom and why they would resort to using time travel:
From these points, it can be concluded that if the Shroobs themselves are indeed able to travel through time, doing so would be highly advantageous.
As a final point, let's look back at a question raised before:
With the assumption that the Shroobs are time travellers themselves, a new answer to this question presents itself.
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2024.06.09 01:02 jaksystems My take on Alien: Prototype

Well, this was a disappointing read.
First off a few definitions of overused terms within this "novel".
Lesion: An injury, wound or abnormal change in a bodily area/organ often caused by disease or infection. examples would include the wound channel left by a venomous spidesnakebite or an ulcer, or the sores left by syphillis or herpes.
Necrosis: A form of injury to the body's cells caused by either trauma, infection or disease via autolysis (self - digestion of the cell by its own enzymes), leading to premature and rapid cellular death/destruction. Examples would include gangrene and Necrotizing Fasciitis (flesh eating disease).
Necromorph: Neologism formed from the root word "Necro" derived from the Greek word "Nekrós" i.e. dead and "Morph" derived from the Greek word "Morphế" i.e. form - quite literally "dead - form". Is the species name of the alien scourge/plague that acts as the primary antagonist of the Dead Space series of video games and mass media. "Dead Space" and its included "Necromorph" IP and copyright belong to Electronic Arts which is in no way affiliated with either Tim Waggoner or Titan Books.
So now that I've defined a few oft over - used terms from this dumpster fire. Let's jump feet first into the summary of this "novel" and point out the many times Mr. Waggoner fails high school biology throughout the course of it.
  1. Alien egg found by freelance corporate spy in cryostasis.
  2. Egg brought to research lab on a colony planet owned by the Venture megacorporation.
  3. Volunteer who had previously been exposed to various diseases including one that causes cellular necrosis as part of clinical studies is impregnated by facehugger released from the alien egg. All fine and dandy so far.
  4. Chestburster erupts from human host and immediately shows the same symptoms of being infected with the deceased host's cellular necrosis disease, just at a far more accelerated rate to the point where its exoskeleton can be seen forming and rupturing lesions in real time over the entirety of its body. Alien survives and doesn't dissolve into a puddle of organic sludge due to its hyperactive metabolism - wait WHAT?
Hold on for a minute and let's go over that last point in the summary: The Alien (Xenomorph) contracts a disease that causes its very cellular structure to self - destruct and devour itself from its host (which right off the bat shouldn't be possible due to the Xenomorph's selective biology). Yet it happens anyways and the little monster survives because it has a fast metabolism? That's not how a metabolism works Mr. Waggoner.
Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within the body to maintain life, specifically the conversion of food to energy for cellular processes, the creation of necessary compounds necessary to maintain growth (amino acids, fats and lipids etc.) and the elimination of waste matter.
Having a fast metabolism would encourage the spread of the cellular necrosis not render the xenomorph resistant to it as the xenomorph's own body would effectively devour itself at an even faster rate ultimately leading to a short painful existence followed by death and dissolution into an organic soup of chitin and acid. The faster one's bodily processes operate the faster diseases transmit through one's system. There is a reason slowing a person's bodily functions down via both medical and environmental methods are used to slow the spread of disease within a person.
Anyways on with the show.
  1. The chestburster (zombieburster?) escapes containment by tearing its way through a grate and entering the ventilation system. Pretty bog standard Xenomorph maneuver there.
  2. The chestburster, now hungry and needing more biomass to grow attacks a pair of warehouse workers and defends itself from one of them by spraying acidic pus from several of its various lesions. said pus is apparently highly virulent and causes the same cellular necrosis that has infected the Xenomorph to infect anyone who is sprayed by it. HUH?
You would think having molecular acid for blood and pus would neutralize any sort of virus within one's bloodstream. Apparently not according to Mr. Waggoner. Somewhere a biologist and a chemist are crying.
  1. Chestburster continues to feed and grow and quickly morphs in an adult. (The Alien: Covenant school of thought is strong with this one).
  2. Adult Xenomorph attacks several colonists at the colony's shopping centebazaar. During the attack it is confronted by several security guards and dispatches them via more acidic/viral pus showers courtesy of the newly formed lesions covering its entire exoskeleton.
  3. The doctor that was experimenting on the Xenomorph egg decides to call the creature a "Necromorph" due to the cellular necrosis disease it's spreading. Hold it right there.
"Necromorph" is a copyrighted term contained within the Dead Space IP. The rights to which belong to Electronic Arts after the dissolution of Visceral Games, the studio that developed the Dead Space games. Some one's in trouble.
  1. Xenomorph escapes back into the ventilation system before reappearing back in the station's medical bay. The Xenomorph kills several patients before security forces arrive and open fire on it.
  2. The xenomorph proves to be immune to bullets due to the Lesions on its exoskeleton acting as another layer of armor plating - Must be some strong stuff the author was imbibing when he wrote this.
A lesion can best be described as an open sore/breach in the body's exterior skin/exoskeleton. In other words it's a weakpoint on the Xenomorph's hide, not armor plating. At least it would be if Mr. Waggoner knew that of which he wrought!
  1. Xenomorph continues to kill colonists, it spreads the cellular necrosis virus throughout the ventilation shafts of the colony's admin building. With the way this thing continues to gain new powers as the plot demands, it sounds like a monster out of a lame Greg Bear novel.
  2. More people die, including the corporate spy from the beginning of the book after she stupidly infects herself with the cellular necrosis virus a la some Ridley Scott - esque moment of sheer and utter idiocy.
  3. Xenomorph is lured towards the colony junkyard by surviving security forces, ambushed by training robots controlled by the protagonist's synthetic buddy Davis and gets shot up with pulse rifles - the end. NOPE JUST KIDDING JAJAJAJAJAJAJA! The glorious biology defying lesions again render the space cockroach impervious to weapons - fire even from weapons such as pulse rifles that (as seen repeatedly through all of Jame's Cameron's Aliens) should be tearing the bug into tiny pieces of kibble.
  4. The bug is finally lured into the security force's air skimmeVTOL which the protagonist's synthetic pal Davis self destructs via engine overload. The bug finally dies.
AAaanndd that's a wrap! To be frank the minute the colony doctor (a sop by the name of Millard Gagnon) decided to call the Xenomorph a "Necromorph" everything just went down hill. Suspension of disbelief was tossed out for the crows to feast on and the novel ended up reading like some bad Greg Bear inspired fanfiction.
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2024.06.08 23:58 ActuatorNice9290 Sick leave legality

Hi was just wondering if this is legal as work has been complicated with calling out I live in California (LA county to be exact )this is the email that was sent
“
Dear Team,
It has come to my attention that there may be some confusion regarding the proper procedure for redeeming Paid Sick Leave (PSL). I want to take a moment to clarify the guidelines outlined in our handbook to ensure everyone understands the process accurately.
According to our handbook, team members are required to utilize PSL in increments of at least two hours. This rule is in place to facilitate accurate record-keeping and ensure consistency in our policies. It is important to note that for any absence covered by PSL, team members must have accrued paid sick leave hours equivalent to the duration of their requested leave. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the absence being deemed unexcused.
For example, if a team member has an 8-hour shift and intends to use PSL for the entire duration, they must have 8 hours of PSL available. If they only possess 2 hours of PSL, they are expected to either report to work for the remaining 6 hours or arrange coverage for their shift. Otherwise, the absence will be classified as unexcused.
I believe COR excused full shifts if only 2 hours of PSL were used—I want to clarify that I am only excusing shifts as outlined above. If you do not have PSL hours equivalent to the hours needed to cover your shift, we will enact our Unexcused Absence Disciplinary process.
Disciplinary Process for Unexcused Absences:
  1. The team member’s next 3 shifts will immediately be suspended; they cannot pick up shifts during this time.
  2. They will receive a mark on their disciplinary record, counting towards the 4 for 4 Plan.
  3. Repeat offenders will have a decrease in future schedules, at a minimum of 20%, until they demonstrate reliability through perfect attendance.
It's important for all team members to adhere to these guidelines to maintain fairness and consistency within our team. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to directly or via email. . Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Any help is appreciated
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2024.06.08 23:28 Mission_Flamingo_624 Rant/Feeling drained - Is the customer *still* always right?

Feeling drained and seeking a bit of encouragement and guidance when dealing with these new type of "outraged" customers. Apologies in advance for the lengthy post, but context is key!
For some background, our business has been around for nearly a decade. However, recently we've noticed a shift in customer expectations when it comes to online shopping policies, and the reactions have been quite intense. A lot of the standard online shopping policies or expectations have gone out the window. Take, for instance, a highly successful product launch or major sale resulting in delays due to a surge in orders. Previously, customers would have been thrilled, sharing/posting on socials to show excitement that they secured the new products. This enthusiasm not only boosted sales but also made others interested who then wanted to be a part of it as well. However, recently we're noticing that this type of scenario often triggers frustration (or more like "outrage") due to the extended processing times during peak periods - shifting from 2-3 business days to 7-8 business days and FAQ/shipping policy pages details this.
We've tried to take the approach of apologizing, offer complimentary gifts, and reference our policies that clearly outline potential delays during peak periods, there are still a few customers who become "outraged" with spamming our social media posts with accusations of being a "scam", "warning others" not to buy or saying how dare we continue to post on social media or allow anymore orders until pending orders are fulfilled. It's puzzling. We are not a retail giant like Amazon; we operate with a small, dedicated team. How can one expect us to halt our online operations entirely to catch up? We need to run our business to expand it, employ more staff, and enhance order processing speed, don't we? \Sorry for the rant lol**
Anyways, here's the scenario - Let's say your team apologizes and politely tries to explain the extended processing times are simply due to the high order volume from a major launch/sale/holiday etc. (therefore not a scam). However, a customer continues to then leave multiple comments on social media accusing our business of being a "scam," cautioning others against ordering, and threatens to dispute the charges with their bank - How do you handle these type of situations? Is anyone else dealing with this "outrage" behavior as well? How would/do you respond to this type of behavior? For example, thank them for their feedback and cancel the order?
Recently we took the approach to cancel the order if this happens to stop this behavior but somehow it only escalated the situation 3 different times. So to recap, initially they called us a "scam" due to the extended processing time but now we're a scam because we've canceled and refunded the order? One person went so far to file a bbb report after we canceled and refunded their order because apparently, \despite the outrage, comments, threats to dispute the charges etc*,* "they still wanted the items" and never requested to cancel. Like excuse me? What did you expect to happen after you went on this defamatory crusade? I'm truly baffled.
Are we still leading with the idea that the customer is always right despite our policies or how they act? Would love to know what new policies / customer support approaches everyone is taking now.
What customer service and/or store policies and expectations have you noticed changed in the past 1-2 years?
It's been a tough week - please be nice.
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