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2024.05.29 05:01 WalkingIsMyFavorite [IIL] DJ metatron, traumprinz, Prince of Denmark et.Al, nthng - Ambient techno [WEWIL]
These two are imo the peak of afterhours. They capture that 5-7 am energy so good and I’ve had trouble finding more artists with such a nice blend of dancibility and chill mode. Anyone got recs branching from here?
I have a playlist with a few more similar tracks but I wanna make sure posting a playlist I made (not my music) isn’t violating the rules first if anyone can clarify! Thank you!
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I have a playlist with a few more similar tracks but I wanna make sure posting a playlist I made (not my music) isn’t violating the rules first if anyone can clarify! Thank you!
2024.05.29 04:59 Ubud_bamboo_ninja What is the worst thing that can happen? Is Hell possible? What are your biggest fears? Revealing the quantum bits of eternal torture.
 | What is the worst thing that can happen to you after you die? Here are the top 7 fears of every human about possible punishment that comes after death if you go to hell: submitted by Ubud_bamboo_ninja to StrangeEarth [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/cois4mfw5a3d1.png?width=950&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ee25d84f937cc185641352279e65cc1c5cba2ef
So there is no way that eternal pain can come from the same source as any other real-world pains and that it shares our common nature. Eternal pain of Hell might be of a different unknown kind. So the second guess is pain in hell is of a different grade; it is stuck in your consciousness forever, and you can’t switch it off. So if it is the same pain level and type for eternity, it is truly timeless, and you as consciousness retain a timeless state. I think pain is a small thing you need to deal with when you are eternal or timeless. So to feel eternal pain every moment of now, you need to live forever and remain an eternal consciousness. That makes you a god in your current state of mind! That means you will become timeless, and for you, time will not exist. Literally, everything happens in a blink of an “eye” of your eternal suffering soul. And its suffering will not last even a moment because there are no moments for an eternal being experiencing the same thing over and over again with a fresh feeling. So pain forever = pain never. Because to feel something as pain, you need to know and feel the difference between its kinds. This leads to the thought that if hell is still meant to feel bad for you, there should be a constant story with distinguished parts. So you can experience the unfolding story set up for you by hell managers, and experience that wow effect every time, like when you watch a new great movie. Except your movies are all about new ways of making you suffer, and they happen to you over and over. Like every day, you get hit by a new model of car, and next is a series of your deaths from different types of kids' toys stuck in your throat. You can “die” over a few centuries just to experience these two. That is a possible shape of dramaturgical hell. Every new story one by one leads to a new suffer. Quick check yourself if you are already living in one like that? Hope not. In this case, if every upcoming story of your suffering is new and surprising, you can continue to suffer. Are there infinite numbers of combinations of stories for you to feel bad? It is infinite. In this framework, we can see that bacteria, for example, have much fewer possible suffering reasons than humans have. Let’s say bacteria can experience being killed in 100 ways, whereas humans can be killed by billions of reasons. In this case, eternal hell is possible for a consciousness with a certain level of complexity. Let’s say mammals can get themselves a good quality hell, because they have all this mating, mother attachment, learning periods, siblings, and all of that makes a perfect setup for good eternal hell stories. Does bacteria have hell? It’s hard to imagine. Next 5 positions from the list of things that scare you are all less tragic than the feeling of constant eternal suffering:
Fear of things that happen after your death number 7 stands out a bit from the row. Because it’s about other realm exploration.
https://preview.redd.it/fqcn40956a3d1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68afdeaa4d41d5c125162cfdccb16922e1feafea That turns any kind of Demons into management staff of the Hell Productions studio. If you get a personal Demon manager after your death, you will have a more popular and good quality show. That’s demon’s jop. And Satan is a Studio owner. So don’t worry. Either you will die and vanish out of this reality, and it’s not your problem anymore, or you will have an eternal Netflix horror show with you as a star running forever. At least you will be entertained. For more thought experiments like this, about Soul, God, and the fundamental meaning of Dramaturgy, check the guide to computational dramaturgy. |
2024.05.29 04:59 tooboorootoo AITA for not giving up my line of work for my girlfriend?
Hi all. I'm in a bit of a sticky situation with my (21m) girlfriend (20f).
Work has always been a touchy subject since I left my retail job at Target. I went from a set schedule to working with my father on contracted jobs that often require me to travel for days at a time. Typically, I’m not away more than twice a month. I'm a college student with enough saved from these jobs and FAFSA that I can afford not to work for a couple of months.
My girlfriend and I have always had issues with my being away for work, but now it's become more serious. She told me she doesn’t want to marry, move in, or have kids with someone who's gone like I am. This confuses me because most jobs only require a day or two away, sometimes a week, but only a couple times a month.
A few days ago, my dad and I were planning our job schedule. My schedule opened up after finishing my last junior semester, so I planned to work more. I forgot to share this with my girlfriend because of a hectic few days babysitting her toddler brother and visiting family.
Today, while driving to the store with my family and girlfriend, my mom mentioned my upcoming work. I had forgotten about it due to everything going on. Since then, my girlfriend has been distant. When I asked her what was wrong, she said she felt disrespected because I didn’t inform her about my schedule. I apologized, explaining that I forgot due to being mentally preoccupied, and offered to go over the dates with her. She didn't want much to do with me, feeling that I didn’t respect her.
After taking some space, I apologized again and offered to go over the dates with her. She then told me she doesn’t want to marry, move in with, or have kids with me if my work keeps me away for extended periods. This surprised me because I have a lot of downtime working from home. My current job is temporary while I'm in college, but my degree in film, specifically video production, involves sporadic hours and working on sets. This makes me feel doomed in the relationship, like a ticking time bomb. I don't want to give up this lifestyle, but it feels like I have to choose between my dreams and our relationship. Does that make me the asshole?
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Work has always been a touchy subject since I left my retail job at Target. I went from a set schedule to working with my father on contracted jobs that often require me to travel for days at a time. Typically, I’m not away more than twice a month. I'm a college student with enough saved from these jobs and FAFSA that I can afford not to work for a couple of months.
My girlfriend and I have always had issues with my being away for work, but now it's become more serious. She told me she doesn’t want to marry, move in, or have kids with someone who's gone like I am. This confuses me because most jobs only require a day or two away, sometimes a week, but only a couple times a month.
A few days ago, my dad and I were planning our job schedule. My schedule opened up after finishing my last junior semester, so I planned to work more. I forgot to share this with my girlfriend because of a hectic few days babysitting her toddler brother and visiting family.
Today, while driving to the store with my family and girlfriend, my mom mentioned my upcoming work. I had forgotten about it due to everything going on. Since then, my girlfriend has been distant. When I asked her what was wrong, she said she felt disrespected because I didn’t inform her about my schedule. I apologized, explaining that I forgot due to being mentally preoccupied, and offered to go over the dates with her. She didn't want much to do with me, feeling that I didn’t respect her.
After taking some space, I apologized again and offered to go over the dates with her. She then told me she doesn’t want to marry, move in with, or have kids with me if my work keeps me away for extended periods. This surprised me because I have a lot of downtime working from home. My current job is temporary while I'm in college, but my degree in film, specifically video production, involves sporadic hours and working on sets. This makes me feel doomed in the relationship, like a ticking time bomb. I don't want to give up this lifestyle, but it feels like I have to choose between my dreams and our relationship. Does that make me the asshole?
2024.05.29 04:59 Alslocal1 Tired of being sick-diverticulitis/gastritis/IBS
Let me begin by saying that I’ve been pretty healthy for most of my life. My first real health scare came in 2021 when I was diagnosed with Covid pneumonia and had to spend 5 days in the hospital. They gave me remdezevir and nightly stomach shots so that I wouldn’t get blood clots from the meds. Then, In November of 2023 I was diagnosed with diverticulitis after a CT scan revealed the infection. The night before I noticed unusual swelling in my rib cage that wrapped around the left side towards my back. I remember the pain actually started in the center of my spine about 2 months prior to going to the emergency room. It felt like a burning sensation and sometimes it would twinge. I mentioned that to my primary care physician and she ordered an X-ray of my rib cage. All was normal. Two weeks later I had my colonoscopy and all came back clear. No divirticulitis but I still didn’t feel good. In January 2024 I asked my gastroenterologist if he could do an upper GI. He went one step further and ordered an ultrasound too. In February 2024 I was also diagnosed with Gastritis and IBS. In March of 2024 I thought I had a dv flare up and ended up in the emergency room but the dr said no flare up just gastritis and gave me some pantaprazile. Here we are now May 2024 and I still feel terrible. Nausea mainly in the morning , not feeling rested, and still with stomach pains but now the pain has spread to my legs, arms , and ribs. Today I was holding a gallon of milk in my right hand and felt a pain in my middle finger. I can’t really move it now without having pain. Not only have I lost like 30 lbs since November but my Dr has refused to send me a referral to the endocrinologist because my weight has remained constant for a month. Even though my blood work was supposedly normal there were some irregularities like an amnion gap below 4 and high neutrophils and low lymphocytes. I feel like even though I know I have these three illnesses I feel like I’m not getting a full diagnosis. I’m constantly having a new pains in my body not related to the GI. I’ve had insomnia, eye pains, unexplained swelling/pain in my mouth, face, nose, jaw, neck, throat,chest, arms, legs, joints, testicles. I can honestly say I feel pain in just about every part of my body. I feel like I’m falling apart and Im half the man I use to be. 49 years old but I feel like I’m 79. I’m not able to stand for too long without feeling pain and fatigue. I can’t wear a belt because it feels painfully uncomfortable around my waist. Sound , especially in the morning is annoying. I hate wearing socks because it hurts my legs. It takes a lot of energy out of me to even do the simplest things. I use to enjoy mowing my lawn but now it’s impossible to complete. Ib guard has become my best friend as I find that is the only med that gives me relief besides ibuprofen and aleve. I just find it hard to believe that my health can diteriurate so fast in such as a short time. So many days I ask God to take the pain away and to make me feel like I use to feel, Alive!!!. Every day is a constant battle of mind , body and soul. If anyone else feels similar or would like to share their story I’m all ears. Maybe if enough of us share our stories we can find some type of therapy in the words and hopefully we can also find what we are all looking for ….peace , hope, health, and a normal life again.
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2024.05.29 04:59 rzeelnut-riezel Benefits of ICT Tools
Riezel B. Banayag
ICT tools significantly enhance collaboration in language learning by enabling real-time co-creation of documents and presentations. Platforms like Google Docs and Microsoft allow multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, fostering teamwork and collective intelligence. This collaborative environment is essential for developing language skills, as students can engage in meaningful interactions and peer learning. Additionally, Google Classroom facilitates peer reviews, allowing students to share their work and receive constructive feedback. This process nurtures a culture of continuous improvement, where students learn from each other and strive to enhance their language proficiency.
Moreover, the flexibility and accessibility provided by ICT tools democratize language education. With these tools, students can access learning materials and collaborate from any location, making it possible to adapt learning to diverse schedules. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for students who have varying time commitments and learning preferences. ICT tools also support inclusivity by catering to different learning needs and styles. For instance, visual learners can benefit from multimedia resources, while others may prefer interactive quizzes and games. By accommodating these diverse preferences, ICT tools ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their individual circumstances.
In addition, virtual classrooms powered by video conferencing tools provide vital interactions between students and teachers. Platforms like Zoom and Skype enable face-to-face communication, which is crucial for immediate feedback and immersive language practice. These interactions help students refine their speaking and listening skills in a real-time setting. Furthermore, platforms like Edmodo and Canvas host asynchronous discussions, allowing students to engage in meaningful conversations at their own pace. This flexibility not only supports different learning speeds but also encourages thoughtful and reflective participation. Consequently, ICT tools foster a comprehensive learning environment where students can develop their language skills effectively through various modes of interaction.
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ICT tools significantly enhance collaboration in language learning by enabling real-time co-creation of documents and presentations. Platforms like Google Docs and Microsoft allow multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, fostering teamwork and collective intelligence. This collaborative environment is essential for developing language skills, as students can engage in meaningful interactions and peer learning. Additionally, Google Classroom facilitates peer reviews, allowing students to share their work and receive constructive feedback. This process nurtures a culture of continuous improvement, where students learn from each other and strive to enhance their language proficiency.
Moreover, the flexibility and accessibility provided by ICT tools democratize language education. With these tools, students can access learning materials and collaborate from any location, making it possible to adapt learning to diverse schedules. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for students who have varying time commitments and learning preferences. ICT tools also support inclusivity by catering to different learning needs and styles. For instance, visual learners can benefit from multimedia resources, while others may prefer interactive quizzes and games. By accommodating these diverse preferences, ICT tools ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their individual circumstances.
In addition, virtual classrooms powered by video conferencing tools provide vital interactions between students and teachers. Platforms like Zoom and Skype enable face-to-face communication, which is crucial for immediate feedback and immersive language practice. These interactions help students refine their speaking and listening skills in a real-time setting. Furthermore, platforms like Edmodo and Canvas host asynchronous discussions, allowing students to engage in meaningful conversations at their own pace. This flexibility not only supports different learning speeds but also encourages thoughtful and reflective participation. Consequently, ICT tools foster a comprehensive learning environment where students can develop their language skills effectively through various modes of interaction.
2024.05.29 04:58 AlcofribasNasier1 About monsters trying to kill a child (and whether or not it makes them bad people)
To tell it quickly: trying to kill children is no-no; and yet the whole point of the game is to make you love its characters, who all more or less want to kill the protagonist at some point.
I see two valid possibilities to explain why this may not be a problem:
1) The "meta" hypothesis: The whole game takes death kinda lightly, because the premise is that the player themselve may take killing monsters lightly. This way, it would be in the tone of the game for death not to be something as bad as it should be, and even "good" characters would see only a moderate problem in trying to kill a child. I do not say death is without consequence (as the whole point of the game is to prove there is), just that both the playeFrisk and the monsters have a bias towards death being somewhat acceptable.
2) The "in-universe" hypothesis: Most monsters would be... quite disfunctionnal adults; they're all cartoonishly goofy, in a way that makes Frisk, a litteral toddler, seem more mature than them in comparison. Therefore, maybe they all try to kill Frisk because they're a little to naive or dumb-dumb to realize the consequence of their action.
A third, "serious" possibility does not seem really plausible to me: the game is too lighthearted and all characters go from "I'll kill you" to "We're besties now" just too quickly and inconsequentially; it does not look like they're thinking this through, like "We've been trapped for centuries and absolutely loathe humans, which children it is legitimate to murder if it allows us to free ourselves, but this child proved by their actions that they're worthy of reconsidering our position, and now we respect them"... it's more like "Ngahhh I'm being an anime superhero and going to defeat the baddie but oh! they make nice spaghetti, yummy!". Therefore, I don't think that the "they do it out of necessity" is the most relevant one.
Let's just review the main characters:
Toriel: wants to help the child; is a bit irresponsible concerning the kingdom and Asgore.
Sans: Only attacks the player once they have gone too far. Says that, without Toriel, he would have killed Frisk... but is he just trying to sound badass or what would be his motivation? If he is this ready to kill a child, why wait for everybody to be murdered to react?
Papyrus: Does not really seem to understand what death even is.
Undyne: I likely to hot blooded to think her actions through.
Alphys: Never attacks the player.
Mettaton: Likely blinded by his ego.
Asgore: Seems "not bright enough" to think of a better solution.
Conclusion: I think Toby just didn't bother thinking too far, for a game that is firstly lighthearted and quirky; the consistency (or lack thereof) of the characters does not seem to be intended to resist fridge logic. There are scenes that are obviously there just for the sake of their effect and not in order to build a deep and consistent tone.
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I see two valid possibilities to explain why this may not be a problem:
1) The "meta" hypothesis: The whole game takes death kinda lightly, because the premise is that the player themselve may take killing monsters lightly. This way, it would be in the tone of the game for death not to be something as bad as it should be, and even "good" characters would see only a moderate problem in trying to kill a child. I do not say death is without consequence (as the whole point of the game is to prove there is), just that both the playeFrisk and the monsters have a bias towards death being somewhat acceptable.
2) The "in-universe" hypothesis: Most monsters would be... quite disfunctionnal adults; they're all cartoonishly goofy, in a way that makes Frisk, a litteral toddler, seem more mature than them in comparison. Therefore, maybe they all try to kill Frisk because they're a little to naive or dumb-dumb to realize the consequence of their action.
A third, "serious" possibility does not seem really plausible to me: the game is too lighthearted and all characters go from "I'll kill you" to "We're besties now" just too quickly and inconsequentially; it does not look like they're thinking this through, like "We've been trapped for centuries and absolutely loathe humans, which children it is legitimate to murder if it allows us to free ourselves, but this child proved by their actions that they're worthy of reconsidering our position, and now we respect them"... it's more like "Ngahhh I'm being an anime superhero and going to defeat the baddie but oh! they make nice spaghetti, yummy!". Therefore, I don't think that the "they do it out of necessity" is the most relevant one.
Let's just review the main characters:
Toriel: wants to help the child; is a bit irresponsible concerning the kingdom and Asgore.
Sans: Only attacks the player once they have gone too far. Says that, without Toriel, he would have killed Frisk... but is he just trying to sound badass or what would be his motivation? If he is this ready to kill a child, why wait for everybody to be murdered to react?
Papyrus: Does not really seem to understand what death even is.
Undyne: I likely to hot blooded to think her actions through.
Alphys: Never attacks the player.
Mettaton: Likely blinded by his ego.
Asgore: Seems "not bright enough" to think of a better solution.
Conclusion: I think Toby just didn't bother thinking too far, for a game that is firstly lighthearted and quirky; the consistency (or lack thereof) of the characters does not seem to be intended to resist fridge logic. There are scenes that are obviously there just for the sake of their effect and not in order to build a deep and consistent tone.
2024.05.29 04:58 Lucyandloud_Tab-dab In your opinion/experience what ar15 would you feel is most effective in a shtf build
I built a 11.5 556 out of convenience in size and ammo availability.
I am now wondering if this is anywhere near ideal for a do it all/shtf rifle. I am very inexperienced in firearms and have only owned them for a year.
I currently have 4 guns (two 9mm one 556 and one 380) and am training and learning anytime I can, but I have recently encountered some information that makes me thing that these choices may be lacking in ability to take down a threat effectively
Main question: what calibeplatform is most effective while still being lightweight and not super long
Did I fuck up?
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I am now wondering if this is anywhere near ideal for a do it all/shtf rifle. I am very inexperienced in firearms and have only owned them for a year.
I currently have 4 guns (two 9mm one 556 and one 380) and am training and learning anytime I can, but I have recently encountered some information that makes me thing that these choices may be lacking in ability to take down a threat effectively
Main question: what calibeplatform is most effective while still being lightweight and not super long
Did I fuck up?
2024.05.29 04:57 ReptilesRule16 Ello Guys ... To any fellow teen reptile owners/enthusiasts I had a quick question.
I've had a baby savannah monitor for about 1 1/2 months now without my parents knowing. Im well aware that they do get large and are a big commitment, but I've worked with reptiles for years and have researched and wanted one of these guys for a LOOOONG time. Im fully capable of caring for it and I know how to build its enclosure when it gets bigger. I have over 20 individual animals (about 10 species, which are mostly invertebrates, and only 5 reptiles/amphibians) and they are all doing fantastic. I also pay for all my stuff, be it food, electric, and their enclosures.
They said it's too big and I have to get rid of it. I've tried to find compromises such as downscaling my collection (which I was already trying to do to make room for fewer but better animals). I personally don't understand why they won't allow me to keep it if I do everything for it. I mean, they don't even have to look at it if they don't want to. I've saved money for years and have over $1000 set aside just for this.
Any thoughts on what I can do? I'd really not like to get rid of it because I can't ship it back to Florida (I'm in SoCal) and I don't want to send it to a rescue because so many savannah monitors are sent to rescues because people don't realize how big they get and purchase them as tiny babies, thinking they'll stay that size.
My point is I know what I'm doing so they don't have to. I'd love to hear what you guys think I should do.
(btw I'm 13 and have worked with almost every commonly kept reptile - and more exotic, zoo type species - since I was 5; mainly from doing summer camps at the Star Eco Station so much that they kinda just let me do whatever and working at an exotic pet shop for a while - I wasn't paid, just sort of volunteering.)
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They said it's too big and I have to get rid of it. I've tried to find compromises such as downscaling my collection (which I was already trying to do to make room for fewer but better animals). I personally don't understand why they won't allow me to keep it if I do everything for it. I mean, they don't even have to look at it if they don't want to. I've saved money for years and have over $1000 set aside just for this.
Any thoughts on what I can do? I'd really not like to get rid of it because I can't ship it back to Florida (I'm in SoCal) and I don't want to send it to a rescue because so many savannah monitors are sent to rescues because people don't realize how big they get and purchase them as tiny babies, thinking they'll stay that size.
My point is I know what I'm doing so they don't have to. I'd love to hear what you guys think I should do.
(btw I'm 13 and have worked with almost every commonly kept reptile - and more exotic, zoo type species - since I was 5; mainly from doing summer camps at the Star Eco Station so much that they kinda just let me do whatever and working at an exotic pet shop for a while - I wasn't paid, just sort of volunteering.)
2024.05.29 04:57 hobbesandmiles3 Simple Routing Questions: Patchbay, mixer, audio interface
I just purchased a Volt 476 and I am looking to solve a few routing issues. I have multiple synths some with TRS and some with TS outputs, including a novation peak which is a stereo output (two TRS cables). I also have a turntable with RCA out, a reel to reel with RCA out, an SP404, and a DJ setup that sends out either two XLR or two TRS in stereo.
As of right now I usually only record one to three things at a time (mostly one) and it requires a lot of switching things around with my interface. As of right now I don't have a ton of money to spend, but an S-Patch is in my budget. I am wondering if that makes sense to get or if I should get a mixer. I was looking at some vintage tascam mixers prior to this routing issue just for fun since they're cheap, but am now thinking I might need to actually get a real mixer.
In the future I will probably upgrade my interface again so I can record drums or my piano with multiple mics, or a few horns at once. I also might end up getting the vintage mixer just for fun.
What do you all suggest I do? Is the patchbay the best first move? would you recommend saving up for a nice mixer instead? if I wanted to incorporate my vintage mixer with the patchbay would that work? Would it be best to get a patchbay now, a nice mixer next and then not even replace my audio interface? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: As of right now all of the outputs would send from my Volt, I have no need for more outputs than that. Also any other suggestions for this type of setup are appreciated!!
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As of right now I usually only record one to three things at a time (mostly one) and it requires a lot of switching things around with my interface. As of right now I don't have a ton of money to spend, but an S-Patch is in my budget. I am wondering if that makes sense to get or if I should get a mixer. I was looking at some vintage tascam mixers prior to this routing issue just for fun since they're cheap, but am now thinking I might need to actually get a real mixer.
In the future I will probably upgrade my interface again so I can record drums or my piano with multiple mics, or a few horns at once. I also might end up getting the vintage mixer just for fun.
What do you all suggest I do? Is the patchbay the best first move? would you recommend saving up for a nice mixer instead? if I wanted to incorporate my vintage mixer with the patchbay would that work? Would it be best to get a patchbay now, a nice mixer next and then not even replace my audio interface? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: As of right now all of the outputs would send from my Volt, I have no need for more outputs than that. Also any other suggestions for this type of setup are appreciated!!
2024.05.29 04:56 noah99212 Samsung 980 vs Samsung 980 Pro
Hey everyone,
I'm in the process of upgrading my computer's storage and I'm torn between two options: the Samsung 980 and the Samsung 980 Pro. Since I'm pretty new to all of this, I'm hoping to get some help from the community in making the right choice.
Firstly, I'm a bit confused about the differences between these two SSDs. I know they're both from Samsung, but I'm not sure which one would be better suited for my needs.
From what I've gathered, the 980 Pro seems to be the higher-end option, but I'm not sure if the extra features are worth it for me. Can someone break down the main differences between the two in simple terms?
Also, I've seen terms like NVMe and PCIe mentioned in discussions about SSDs, but I'm not entirely sure what they mean and how they relate to these specific models. Can someone explain it to me like I'm five?
If anyone has any experience using either the Samsung 980 or the 980 Pro, I would really appreciate hearing about it. Did you notice a significant difference in performance between the two? And are there any other factors I should consider before making my decision?
I just want to make sure I'm making an informed choice, so any advice or insights would be incredibly helpful. Thanks in advance for your help!
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I'm in the process of upgrading my computer's storage and I'm torn between two options: the Samsung 980 and the Samsung 980 Pro. Since I'm pretty new to all of this, I'm hoping to get some help from the community in making the right choice.
Firstly, I'm a bit confused about the differences between these two SSDs. I know they're both from Samsung, but I'm not sure which one would be better suited for my needs.
From what I've gathered, the 980 Pro seems to be the higher-end option, but I'm not sure if the extra features are worth it for me. Can someone break down the main differences between the two in simple terms?
Also, I've seen terms like NVMe and PCIe mentioned in discussions about SSDs, but I'm not entirely sure what they mean and how they relate to these specific models. Can someone explain it to me like I'm five?
If anyone has any experience using either the Samsung 980 or the 980 Pro, I would really appreciate hearing about it. Did you notice a significant difference in performance between the two? And are there any other factors I should consider before making my decision?
I just want to make sure I'm making an informed choice, so any advice or insights would be incredibly helpful. Thanks in advance for your help!
2024.05.29 04:56 ThrowRArentaballoon Since I’ve moved home, I have been resisting the urge to reach out to him. I didn’t think I’d miss him this much. What do I do? 29 M 26 F
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I’m struggling right now, because I recently moved back home, and have been resisting the temptation to reach out to my guy friend.
We had a thing for a little while, and I know for a fact there was flirting, and interest on his part. However, despite knowing of my feelings, I never asked him out on a date, never got upset the one time he couldn’t make an engagement and never pushed him
He on the other hand, continued to bring this up-that he didn’t want to date because he has trust issues. Even after I said I was fine with staying friends. He was bringing it up months later. It got ridiculous.
I’m talking my level of self control with this was two messages in three months stating I was fine with being friends.
I didn’t think I’d miss him, but it stings so much being home and knowing I can’t talk to him, because he shut me out. Why did he cut me off?
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I’m struggling right now, because I recently moved back home, and have been resisting the temptation to reach out to my guy friend.
We had a thing for a little while, and I know for a fact there was flirting, and interest on his part. However, despite knowing of my feelings, I never asked him out on a date, never got upset the one time he couldn’t make an engagement and never pushed him
He on the other hand, continued to bring this up-that he didn’t want to date because he has trust issues. Even after I said I was fine with staying friends. He was bringing it up months later. It got ridiculous.
I’m talking my level of self control with this was two messages in three months stating I was fine with being friends.
I didn’t think I’d miss him, but it stings so much being home and knowing I can’t talk to him, because he shut me out. Why did he cut me off?
2024.05.29 04:55 Williamlee3171 I think we're going to be seeing a lot more food scarcity in B42
After following the dev blogs over the last two or so years, I've noticed that they're adding more ways to secure perishable goods later into the apocalypse. They're reworking how farming and fishing work, and also adding hunting and animal husbandry. With all these options for food, including the mountains of non-perishable goods you find in just about every home, regardless of how many weeks or months you've survived, it almost seems too easy and not one of those things you'll need to have at the front of your mind 24/7, unless the 'Looted Houses' feature they showed off in their October 2023 dev blog is actually a much more prominent feature than they're letting on. It's possible that the chance to encounter these looted houses or stores ramps up over the course of your character's life. If you haven't previously been to an area on the map, the likelihood that a band of survivors came through already drastically increases, depending on how far you are into the outbreak. The way they describe it in the dev blog is, 'we will be including a random chance for homes, stores, and businesses to have been looted – with items strewn over the floor, general detritus and litter, and sometimes graffiti on the walls too.' But I have a suspicion it'll become less random as time goes on, forcing you to use the other mechanics in the game that they've been working so hard on or forcing you to explore new areas in the hope that they haven't been ransacked yet. I personally think this would be a fantastic addition to the game and would make for a much more interesting late game.
Link to the looted houses demo if anyone reading is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dhQjx_z9v8
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2024.05.29 04:55 rzeelnut-riezel The Benefits of ICT Tools in Language Learning
Riezel B. Banayag
ICT tools significantly enhance collaboration in language learning by enabling real-time co-creation of documents and presentations. Platforms like Google Docs and Microsoft allow multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, fostering teamwork and collective intelligence. This collaborative environment is essential for developing language skills, as students can engage in meaningful interactions and peer learning. Additionally, Google Classroom facilitates peer reviews, allowing students to share their work and receive constructive feedback. This process nurtures a culture of continuous improvement, where students learn from each other and strive to enhance their language proficiency.
Moreover, the flexibility and accessibility provided by ICT tools democratize language education. With these tools, students can access learning materials and collaborate from any location, making it possible to adapt learning to diverse schedules. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for students who have varying time commitments and learning preferences. ICT tools also support inclusivity by catering to different learning needs and styles. For instance, visual learners can benefit from multimedia resources, while others may prefer interactive quizzes and games. By accommodating these diverse preferences, ICT tools ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their individual circumstances.
In addition, virtual classrooms powered by video conferencing tools provide vital interactions between students and teachers. Platforms like Zoom and Skype enable face-to-face communication, which is crucial for immediate feedback and immersive language practice. These interactions help students refine their speaking and listening skills in a real-time setting. Furthermore, platforms like Edmodo and Canvas host asynchronous discussions, allowing students to engage in meaningful conversations at their own pace. This flexibility not only supports different learning speeds but also encourages thoughtful and reflective participation. Consequently, ICT tools foster a comprehensive learning environment where students can develop their language skills effectively through various modes of interaction.
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ICT tools significantly enhance collaboration in language learning by enabling real-time co-creation of documents and presentations. Platforms like Google Docs and Microsoft allow multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, fostering teamwork and collective intelligence. This collaborative environment is essential for developing language skills, as students can engage in meaningful interactions and peer learning. Additionally, Google Classroom facilitates peer reviews, allowing students to share their work and receive constructive feedback. This process nurtures a culture of continuous improvement, where students learn from each other and strive to enhance their language proficiency.
Moreover, the flexibility and accessibility provided by ICT tools democratize language education. With these tools, students can access learning materials and collaborate from any location, making it possible to adapt learning to diverse schedules. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for students who have varying time commitments and learning preferences. ICT tools also support inclusivity by catering to different learning needs and styles. For instance, visual learners can benefit from multimedia resources, while others may prefer interactive quizzes and games. By accommodating these diverse preferences, ICT tools ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their individual circumstances.
In addition, virtual classrooms powered by video conferencing tools provide vital interactions between students and teachers. Platforms like Zoom and Skype enable face-to-face communication, which is crucial for immediate feedback and immersive language practice. These interactions help students refine their speaking and listening skills in a real-time setting. Furthermore, platforms like Edmodo and Canvas host asynchronous discussions, allowing students to engage in meaningful conversations at their own pace. This flexibility not only supports different learning speeds but also encourages thoughtful and reflective participation. Consequently, ICT tools foster a comprehensive learning environment where students can develop their language skills effectively through various modes of interaction.
2024.05.29 04:55 vren55 [A Fractured Song] - Chapter 218- Fantasy, Isekai (Portal Fantasy), Adventure
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Just because you’re transported to another world, doesn’t mean you’ll escape from your pain.
Abused by her parents, thirteen-year-old Frances only wants to be safe and for her life not to hurt so much. And when she and her class are transported to the magical world of Durannon to fight the monsters invading the human kingdoms and defeat the self-titled Demon King, Frances is presented with a golden opportunity. If she succeeds, Frances will have the home she never had. If she fails, Frances will be summoned back to the home she escaped.
Yet, despite her newfound magic and friends, Frances finds that trauma is not so easily lost. She is dogged by her abuse and its physical and invisible scars. Not only does she have to learn magic, she has to survive the nightmares of her past, and wrestle with her feelings of doubt and self-loathing.
If she can heal from her trauma, though, she might be able to defeat the Demon King and maybe, just maybe, she can find a home for herself.
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***
Ginger makes an offer to Lakadara. The rest of Telkandra's remaining brood discuss the fate of their allies.
“Not good?” Sara asked as Helias strode into the tent and made his way straight to the bottle of wine.
“Not good,” Helias muttered.
Sara nodded woodenly. “Privacy spell?
The tauroll waved his sheathed Fangroar and after pouring himself and his wife a drink, sat down. “We’re safe. Oh Galena, this is really not good.”
“How dead are we?” Sara asked, her tone light.
“We’re not dead. We’re just in a lot of danger and even if we somehow force the humans to retreat, we’ve lost this war,” said Helias.
“Explain.”
Helias drank deep, noting that Sara was also drinking deep as well. “Thorgoth is going after the humans. That part of the plan is as good as it gets. We’ll be attacking them, and using the dragons, whilst our forces hold off Titania. Our objectives are also well-chosen.” Helias buried his head into his hands and let out a deep groan. “But winning this doesn’t change anything.”
“If we can defeat the humans, why won’t that change anything?” Sara bit her lip. “Unless it renders us unable to beat Titania?”
“Yes. Even on the chance we beat the humans we won’t be able to invade them, we won’t be able to defeat Titania. We’d be at a stalemate and both armies would have to withdraw.” His hands dropping to the table, Helias stared at his wife. “And we don’t have any reserves left. We’re going to lose the war, even if Thorgoth lives.”
“If we defeat the humans—”
The general shook his head. “By defeat, I mean we’ll hurt them but we can’t prevent them from withdrawing. We might kill a few of their leaders, their important mages and Otherworlders, but they will still have soldiers. After coming so close, they won’t surrender. They’ll keep attacking until they kill enough of Thorgoth and Berengaria’s supporters that nobody will help them, or until both of them die.”
“Alright so, what do we do?” Sara asked. Helias looked at his wife, noting how still she sat. Her wings were clamped tight to her back and her lips were drawn tight.
“Sara, I don’t have good answers.”
Sara steepled her trembling fingers as best she could. “They’re going to be better than mine. I don’t know anything about war.”
“Right. Well, you need to surrender to the humans if you are captured. Present yourself as a non-combatant. Cry, scream, anything to declare that you don’t mean any harm,” Helias said.
“Why not Titania?” Sara asked.
“She has every incentive to kill you off and far less compunction about doing so. Killing our family off would allow her to have more land to give away to her loyalists. In contrast, the humans have Erlenberg troops fighting with them along with those of the Lightning Battalion. They’re going to be far more friendly to Alavari civilians,” Helias said.
Soft hands, grabbed onto Helias’s waist with a surprisingly firm grip. “What about you? I can get away, but how are you going to survive this?”
“I don’t know. I—”
“Don’t you dare! Our daughter needs her father and I need my husband!”
The general stared at his wife. “Sara, I can’t surrender to the humans if we win. They want me dead.”
Sara refilled Helias’s glass. “Then you need to help Thorgoth defeat them.”
“Then what? We’re never winning this war. Thorgoth is going to be invaded and—”
Cutting him off with the clink of her goblet against the table, Sara hissed, “And what? Why think that far? We can plan for that after this battle, so long as you are still here and with me.”
Letting out a breath Helias pushed his hair back and allowed himself a sigh. Reaching across the table, he took his wife’s hand.
“Sara, you’re right, but you know you can escape this if Thorgoth is defeated.”
The harorc placed her other hand on top of his. “We’re partners. I need you. We need you. So promise me that you’ll do your damndest to live.”
Helias closed his eyes and nodded. “I promise. First things first, before we turn in we need to talk to the dragons.”
***
Fennokra stalked slowly toward the camp. This wasn’t the collapsed side-passage where she and Yolandra had some privacy. This was the main camp where Thorgoth and their army were preparing for what had to be the final battle.
It was also where her siblings were swallowing the last of what seemed to be a side of salted pork.
“Velkandra, Makentra, we need to talk.”
Their second-eldest sister licked her lips, her neck rising to Fennokra’s level. “I am assuming you mean in private?”
“Of course.” Fennokra could see Velkandra’s haunches tensing to raise herself higher. Her sister was trying to look down on her. Allowing her head to dip, she held her height.
“Alright.” Velkandra flicked her tail and Makentra, licking his lips, followed them.
Since their enemies had set up their siege camp behind them, the Alavari camp had been reduced in size. Still, there was the alcove of the collapsed tunnel. Whilst couriers and soldiers crossed across this natural cavern to the defenses on the other side, they kept a good distance away.
Yolandra was waiting for them, scratching something into the cave wall. Fennokra let out a rumble in her throat and her sister turned from the wall suddenly, shaking her head.
“Velkandra, Mankentra—”
Velkandra puffed a cloud of smoke out. “What’s this all about?” she hissed, lips drawn back to show teeth.
Fennokra took a step away from her sister to take Yolandra’s side, her eyes narrowed. “Are you joking? Do you not think we should at least discuss what is going on?”
“And what would be the point? It is a bit late to be having this discussion. The course of the winds have been chosen,” said Velkandra.
Yolandra rose to her full height on her four legs, but even so she was still shorter than the silent Makendra. “The winds can be fickle, Velkandra, and where we are is proof.”
Velkandra pursed her lips, eyes for the first time, looking toward the ground. “The survival of our family is tied to that of Thorgoth. To abandon him would be death by the hand of the Stormcaller and her allies or by his hand.”
“Besides, if we were to abandon Thorgoth’s cause, that would be dishonorable. We promised to assist him,” said Makendra.
Fennokra blinked at her brother’s tone. It was quiet and yet there was a touch of a deep growl to his voice. His claws were ever so slightly digging into the ground.
“We are dragons. We can think and make decisions for ourselves. We are allowed to consider other options, are we not?” Fennokra asked.
Velkandra’s tail flicked violently side to side as her neck turned to her younger sibling. “Then why does it sound as if you wish to follow in the wingbeats of our elder sister?”
“Who we killed. I was there. I lost a claw striking her down!” Fennokra raised one clawed hand, flexing the remaining digits.
“On that, why did we have to kill Lakadara?”
All golden eyes fixed on Yolandra, who held the gaze of her siblings with a contemptuous scowl.
“Lakadara betrayed us,” said Velkandra, almost growling.
“I’ve been thinking over what happened. Lakadara said nothing about betraying our mother. She merely was questioning if Thorgoth was trustworthy,” Yolandra said.
A scowl flaring his nostrils, Makentra growled. “He fed us, trained us in how the humans and their allies fought. Hid us from their eyes—”
“And now Caldra is dead!” Yolandra exclaimed.
“Which is why we must kill the Stormcaller and her friends! So we can avenge him and our mother!” Velkandra almost completely unfurled her wings. Only the tips slapping the stone forced her to pull them back.
“Then what?” Yolandra asked.
Velkandra frowned. “Then what? We’d have our revenge—”
Yolandra’s tail cracked against the ground. “Then what? You all must have heard of what Thorgoth is capable of. What he’s done to others.”
Makentra rolled his eyes. “Sara’s story is just a story. She might have been just trying to turn you.”
“She was honest and she is not the only tale I’ve heard. You must have heard rumors of what Thorgoth did to his own son, Teutobal,” said Fennokra.
“Propaganda,” Velkandra hissed through her gritted teeth, while smoke wafted through the gaps. “In any case, we have no other option. We fight or we die.”
Fennokra, her claws grinding against the floor, had had enough.
“Velkandra, Makentra, have you ever considered that Thorgoth is perhaps using us for his own goals? We have not even considered what he might do to us after we’ve destroyed the humans and their allies. How do we know the Stormcaller and her allies might treat us better? Besides in the first place, she never intended to kill our mother—”
Fennokra blinked. She was flying backwards, something hard was bearing her into the wall. Dizzy as if struck by one of the Stormcaller’s spells, she realized that the force was the foreclaws of her elder sister. Mad rage lit those golden eyes that were the exact same shade as hers. Horrified, Fennokra tried to throw Velkandra off, but her sister was larger and heavier than her.
“Say that again. I dare you to say that again—ARGH!”
Velkandra rolled off, forced off of Fennokra by the Yolandra shoving into her side. As the elder dragon recovered, the smallest of Telkandra’s brood hissed, “It’s the truth! You are a fool to deny it!”
An ugly sneer on her lips, wings quivering with fury, Velkandra snorted. “The truth? Oh right so we are speaking the truth then. Well here’s the truth. Our kind is doomed!”
Makentra blinked. “Sister?”
“Of course Thorgoth is going to get rid of us or try to after this campaign. He has to, but right now he needs us and that’s what we need to rely on until we gain more strength. Of course, whether he wins or the Stormcaller’s allies win, how can we expect to survive in a world dominated by these lesser species hm? How could they ever not see us as a threat?”
Velkandra stalked toward the wide-eyed Fennokra and Yoandra. Her head turned side to side as she fixed her sisters with wild wide eyes.
“Well? Tell me Fennokra. Speak the truth Yolandra. Or are you both too afraid to admit that our kind are doomed and the only thing is to live as long as we can and hopefully avenge those that hurt us as we do so.”
“You’d have us fly to our deaths?” Makentra asked.
The stammering voice brought Velkandra around. Extending a wing, she touched its tip to her brother’s. “I would at least have us fly together.”
Fennokra shook her head. “We’d knowingly fly with a murderer of children and someone who would want to kill us after we’ve stopped being helpful to him.”
“And we have no other options,” said Makentra. Letting out a breath, he rose to his claws and walked away. “I’ll see you tomorrow, sisters.”
Velkandra, without another word, turned for the exit. “You know it’s true, Fennokra, Yolandra.”
Fennokra closed her eyes. Yolandra, though, narrowed hers. “Doesn’t change that Lakadra’s blood is on our claws.”
Velkandra flinched and left. She strode away so quickly she nearly stepped on Helias and Sara as they came to the cave. She gave the pair no acknowledgement other than a growl.
“See you tomorrow, General,” said Makentra, his tone curt. “We will talk to King Thorgoth ourselves for the plan’s details.”
“Of course,” said Helias. He bowed as the pair left before turning to Yolandra and Fennokra. “I believe we missed something important?”
“Be honest, General Helias. Even if we succeed tomorrow, your king has no use for us after we help him kill the Stormcaller, am I correct?” Fennokra asked.
Sara and Helias didn’t say anything. Their slight move to stand closer so they could hold hands was enough.
“I thought so,” said Fennokra. She let out a sigh and glanced at Yolandra, who nodded. “We will be on the battlefield tomorrow. Where are we going?”
“You’re going with me. We’re attacking the forces sallying from Kairon-Aoun. The plan is that you dragons breathe flame over their army to soften them before we attack.
“Understood. Any questions Fennokra?” Yolandra asked.
Fennokra shook her head. What could be asked anyway?”
Yolandra flashed the pair a joyless smile. “For what it is worth, you two have been good caretakers to us. Even if it was to preserve your own lives.”
Helias didn’t bow. Instead he extended a hand. Yolandra stared at him, but Fennokra, recognizing the gesture, extended a single talon.
“May you always be able to see the sun.” At the dragon’s blink, Helias smiled. “It’s an Alavari saying. It may come from when we used to be enslaved by the Goblin Empire. It means good luck.”
Yolandra nodded and Fennokra found herself smiling.
“Our mother taught us a saying as well. May you never fly alone. I wish that for you both,” said Fennokra.
“Thank you,” said Sara in a quiet voice. She curtsied and the two dragons dipped their heads. They watched Helias and Sara leave with placid smiles.
Then, when nobody was looking, they turned from the entrance to hide their bulks as best they could. The gloomy light of the alcove their only curtain of privacy.
***
Frances slowed slightly as they approached Lakadara’s enclosure. However, Ginger did not slow down.
“Hold on, Ginger, what’s the plan?” Frances asked.
Adjusting her new crown mid-stride, Ginger said, “I’ll show you. I’m certain it’ll work, though.”
Frances’ eyebrows rose. “Is that crown getting to your head already?”
The new Queen of Erisdale flashed a slightly nervous grin over her shoulder. “Yes actually, but I think that’s a good thing in some way. Don’t you?”
Frances found herself nodding. It was strange to see her friend even more confident than usual and so comfortable in the regal crown that she wore atop of a standard Lightning Battalion light blue uniform. Yet she rather enjoyed the new gait that Ginger had.
“I do.” Frances smirked. “Your Majesty.”
Ginger rolled her eyes. “Fuck you.”
Giggling, Frances stopped herself as they drew even closer to Lakadara. The dragon was drawing herself up, placing her massive foreclaws over each other.
“Lakadara. I am Ginger, the new Queen of Erisdale. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”
The dragon coughed, blowing out a puff of smoke. “Greetings Ginger, Queen of Erisdale. I’m sorry for your predecessor’s demise.” Lakadara’s golden eyes narrowed. “Why are you here?”
Ginger dipped her head. “Thank you and as to why I’m here. I have a proposition. If you accept it, I will grant you and your kin, the domain of the Erisdalian mountains marked by the Kwent River Valley, Freeburg and Athelda-Aoun as your home in perpetuity, so long as you do not attack humans unless in self-defense.”
“I am unfamiliar with human geography. From the Stormcaller’s expression, I assume that is a lot.”
Frances swallowed and closed her mouth, but she didn’t question her friend. Ginger, still smiling slyly, nudged her. “It is. Frances, can you lend me a hand here?”
Nodding, Frances closed her eyes and imagined a rough map of Erisdale and its territories. With a wave of Ivy’s Sting she created an image of Erisdale, highlighting in red the expanse of the mountains that bordered Alavaria and Erisdale. The area that Ginger had described sketched a rough red triangle between the three points. It was a fairly sizeable area with a low and Alavari human population.
“My husband is in negotiations with Queen Titania and I’ll have to talk to Frances and Prince Timur, but we are quite certain that Athelda-Aoun will also be included in this area,” Ginger said.
Lakadara’s golden eyes were flickering as she examined the land. Suddenly, she turned, long neck arching toward the Erisdalian Queen. “And what must I do? Fight on your kingdom’s behalf?”
Ginger shook her head. “No.”
“No?”
“Nope. If you would like to do so we can renegotiate the agreement, but my husband and I fully intend to grant you this land.”
The dragon’s tail lifted up as her eyes narrowed. “Explain yourself and the favor you seek. This is far too generous.”
“Let me explain myself first. If what I’m told by my experts is correct, you can lay eggs by yourself without a mate, but it takes time right? A few decades?”
“Yes. Still, that doesn’t explain—”
“Here me out. This war is going to end. We may lose, but if we win, banishing you to the north is making you Queen Titania’s problem and she’ll have more than enough problems to deal with. You might just end up coming south again and we know how that ended. I’d prefer to avoid that so that means we need to make an agreement. You need a new home and I need peace for Erisdale. If the kingdom has to give up some poor agricultural land then I’m all for it.”
The dragon nodded. “I see, but why so much land? Why not just give me a cave? Or request my service as Thorgoth did?”
“And how will you eat? Hunt? Where will your grown children go? I’m making an agreement that will last for decades, not just a few years. As for service? I was tempted, but you wouldn’t agree to that anyway and why should you? We haven’t given you any reason to agree.” Ginger gave Frances a wave to dispel the map. “Maybe in the future we can work something out, especially if the dragon population increases. Your service in return for more food, but again, I want to start us off on the right path, not the left path.”
“Left path?” Lakadara asked.
“Erisdalian expression. It means the wrong path,” Frances said helpfully.
Lakadara nodded slowly. “You still ask for a boon, though.”
Ginger nodded. “Yes. I want you to speak to your siblings. Before the upcoming battle starts, tell them of my deal with you. So long as they choose to accept that deal and defect, then I will have it so our forces will not hurt them. After that, you may leave. I will not request you to fight with us.”
“You want me to show myself to Thorgoth? To the siblings that tried to kill me?” Lakadara asked, mouth agape.
Ginger stepped closer to the dragon, who lifted her head away from the queen. “I want you to save your siblings. I want you to save yourself from becoming the last purple dragon in existence. I would rather you not be alone, stewing in hatred for my kingdom and our allies who brought down your family, even if we had just cause. I want peace. What do you want?”
“How do I know I can trust you?” The dragon suddenly grimaced. “Ah, right, you want a lasting peace. You have every reason to want peace.”
Ginger, arms crossed tapped her foot. Frances could see how stiff her friend was, but the action was also comforting. That her magic-less friend had such control over the situation, despite being faced with the dragon was rather…badass.
Letting out a puff of smoke that slowly drifted into the cavern, the dragon pondered the queen’s proposal. Frances held her breath and yet the dragon remained silent, only her tail moving from side to side.
Ginger waited, still content to wait for the dragon’s answer. Frances couldn’t. The tension coiled in her chest, waiting to explode.
“Lakadara, what do you want for your future?” Frances asked.
The dragon glanced at Frances, golden eyes wide. She turned back to Ginger, who continued to stand tall, awaiting Lakadara’s answer patiently.
“I accept your offer, and your promise for the future,” said Lakadara, dipping her head.
“We are glad that you wish the same as we do,” said Ginger. She extended her hand and Lakadara, took her claw and put the tip of it on the queen’s palm.
*Author’s Note: Queenly Ginger was really neat to write 😀 *
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Just because you’re transported to another world, doesn’t mean you’ll escape from your pain.
Abused by her parents, thirteen-year-old Frances only wants to be safe and for her life not to hurt so much. And when she and her class are transported to the magical world of Durannon to fight the monsters invading the human kingdoms and defeat the self-titled Demon King, Frances is presented with a golden opportunity. If she succeeds, Frances will have the home she never had. If she fails, Frances will be summoned back to the home she escaped.
Yet, despite her newfound magic and friends, Frances finds that trauma is not so easily lost. She is dogged by her abuse and its physical and invisible scars. Not only does she have to learn magic, she has to survive the nightmares of her past, and wrestle with her feelings of doubt and self-loathing.
If she can heal from her trauma, though, she might be able to defeat the Demon King and maybe, just maybe, she can find a home for herself.
[The Beginning] [<=Chapter 217] [Chapter Index and Blurb] [Chapter 219 June 11 or see the next chapter now on Patreon]
The Fractured Song Index
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***
Ginger makes an offer to Lakadara. The rest of Telkandra's remaining brood discuss the fate of their allies.
“Not good?” Sara asked as Helias strode into the tent and made his way straight to the bottle of wine.
“Not good,” Helias muttered.
Sara nodded woodenly. “Privacy spell?
The tauroll waved his sheathed Fangroar and after pouring himself and his wife a drink, sat down. “We’re safe. Oh Galena, this is really not good.”
“How dead are we?” Sara asked, her tone light.
“We’re not dead. We’re just in a lot of danger and even if we somehow force the humans to retreat, we’ve lost this war,” said Helias.
“Explain.”
Helias drank deep, noting that Sara was also drinking deep as well. “Thorgoth is going after the humans. That part of the plan is as good as it gets. We’ll be attacking them, and using the dragons, whilst our forces hold off Titania. Our objectives are also well-chosen.” Helias buried his head into his hands and let out a deep groan. “But winning this doesn’t change anything.”
“If we can defeat the humans, why won’t that change anything?” Sara bit her lip. “Unless it renders us unable to beat Titania?”
“Yes. Even on the chance we beat the humans we won’t be able to invade them, we won’t be able to defeat Titania. We’d be at a stalemate and both armies would have to withdraw.” His hands dropping to the table, Helias stared at his wife. “And we don’t have any reserves left. We’re going to lose the war, even if Thorgoth lives.”
“If we defeat the humans—”
The general shook his head. “By defeat, I mean we’ll hurt them but we can’t prevent them from withdrawing. We might kill a few of their leaders, their important mages and Otherworlders, but they will still have soldiers. After coming so close, they won’t surrender. They’ll keep attacking until they kill enough of Thorgoth and Berengaria’s supporters that nobody will help them, or until both of them die.”
“Alright so, what do we do?” Sara asked. Helias looked at his wife, noting how still she sat. Her wings were clamped tight to her back and her lips were drawn tight.
“Sara, I don’t have good answers.”
Sara steepled her trembling fingers as best she could. “They’re going to be better than mine. I don’t know anything about war.”
“Right. Well, you need to surrender to the humans if you are captured. Present yourself as a non-combatant. Cry, scream, anything to declare that you don’t mean any harm,” Helias said.
“Why not Titania?” Sara asked.
“She has every incentive to kill you off and far less compunction about doing so. Killing our family off would allow her to have more land to give away to her loyalists. In contrast, the humans have Erlenberg troops fighting with them along with those of the Lightning Battalion. They’re going to be far more friendly to Alavari civilians,” Helias said.
Soft hands, grabbed onto Helias’s waist with a surprisingly firm grip. “What about you? I can get away, but how are you going to survive this?”
“I don’t know. I—”
“Don’t you dare! Our daughter needs her father and I need my husband!”
The general stared at his wife. “Sara, I can’t surrender to the humans if we win. They want me dead.”
Sara refilled Helias’s glass. “Then you need to help Thorgoth defeat them.”
“Then what? We’re never winning this war. Thorgoth is going to be invaded and—”
Cutting him off with the clink of her goblet against the table, Sara hissed, “And what? Why think that far? We can plan for that after this battle, so long as you are still here and with me.”
Letting out a breath Helias pushed his hair back and allowed himself a sigh. Reaching across the table, he took his wife’s hand.
“Sara, you’re right, but you know you can escape this if Thorgoth is defeated.”
The harorc placed her other hand on top of his. “We’re partners. I need you. We need you. So promise me that you’ll do your damndest to live.”
Helias closed his eyes and nodded. “I promise. First things first, before we turn in we need to talk to the dragons.”
***
Fennokra stalked slowly toward the camp. This wasn’t the collapsed side-passage where she and Yolandra had some privacy. This was the main camp where Thorgoth and their army were preparing for what had to be the final battle.
It was also where her siblings were swallowing the last of what seemed to be a side of salted pork.
“Velkandra, Makentra, we need to talk.”
Their second-eldest sister licked her lips, her neck rising to Fennokra’s level. “I am assuming you mean in private?”
“Of course.” Fennokra could see Velkandra’s haunches tensing to raise herself higher. Her sister was trying to look down on her. Allowing her head to dip, she held her height.
“Alright.” Velkandra flicked her tail and Makentra, licking his lips, followed them.
Since their enemies had set up their siege camp behind them, the Alavari camp had been reduced in size. Still, there was the alcove of the collapsed tunnel. Whilst couriers and soldiers crossed across this natural cavern to the defenses on the other side, they kept a good distance away.
Yolandra was waiting for them, scratching something into the cave wall. Fennokra let out a rumble in her throat and her sister turned from the wall suddenly, shaking her head.
“Velkandra, Mankentra—”
Velkandra puffed a cloud of smoke out. “What’s this all about?” she hissed, lips drawn back to show teeth.
Fennokra took a step away from her sister to take Yolandra’s side, her eyes narrowed. “Are you joking? Do you not think we should at least discuss what is going on?”
“And what would be the point? It is a bit late to be having this discussion. The course of the winds have been chosen,” said Velkandra.
Yolandra rose to her full height on her four legs, but even so she was still shorter than the silent Makendra. “The winds can be fickle, Velkandra, and where we are is proof.”
Velkandra pursed her lips, eyes for the first time, looking toward the ground. “The survival of our family is tied to that of Thorgoth. To abandon him would be death by the hand of the Stormcaller and her allies or by his hand.”
“Besides, if we were to abandon Thorgoth’s cause, that would be dishonorable. We promised to assist him,” said Makendra.
Fennokra blinked at her brother’s tone. It was quiet and yet there was a touch of a deep growl to his voice. His claws were ever so slightly digging into the ground.
“We are dragons. We can think and make decisions for ourselves. We are allowed to consider other options, are we not?” Fennokra asked.
Velkandra’s tail flicked violently side to side as her neck turned to her younger sibling. “Then why does it sound as if you wish to follow in the wingbeats of our elder sister?”
“Who we killed. I was there. I lost a claw striking her down!” Fennokra raised one clawed hand, flexing the remaining digits.
“On that, why did we have to kill Lakadara?”
All golden eyes fixed on Yolandra, who held the gaze of her siblings with a contemptuous scowl.
“Lakadara betrayed us,” said Velkandra, almost growling.
“I’ve been thinking over what happened. Lakadara said nothing about betraying our mother. She merely was questioning if Thorgoth was trustworthy,” Yolandra said.
A scowl flaring his nostrils, Makentra growled. “He fed us, trained us in how the humans and their allies fought. Hid us from their eyes—”
“And now Caldra is dead!” Yolandra exclaimed.
“Which is why we must kill the Stormcaller and her friends! So we can avenge him and our mother!” Velkandra almost completely unfurled her wings. Only the tips slapping the stone forced her to pull them back.
“Then what?” Yolandra asked.
Velkandra frowned. “Then what? We’d have our revenge—”
Yolandra’s tail cracked against the ground. “Then what? You all must have heard of what Thorgoth is capable of. What he’s done to others.”
Makentra rolled his eyes. “Sara’s story is just a story. She might have been just trying to turn you.”
“She was honest and she is not the only tale I’ve heard. You must have heard rumors of what Thorgoth did to his own son, Teutobal,” said Fennokra.
“Propaganda,” Velkandra hissed through her gritted teeth, while smoke wafted through the gaps. “In any case, we have no other option. We fight or we die.”
Fennokra, her claws grinding against the floor, had had enough.
“Velkandra, Makentra, have you ever considered that Thorgoth is perhaps using us for his own goals? We have not even considered what he might do to us after we’ve destroyed the humans and their allies. How do we know the Stormcaller and her allies might treat us better? Besides in the first place, she never intended to kill our mother—”
Fennokra blinked. She was flying backwards, something hard was bearing her into the wall. Dizzy as if struck by one of the Stormcaller’s spells, she realized that the force was the foreclaws of her elder sister. Mad rage lit those golden eyes that were the exact same shade as hers. Horrified, Fennokra tried to throw Velkandra off, but her sister was larger and heavier than her.
“Say that again. I dare you to say that again—ARGH!”
Velkandra rolled off, forced off of Fennokra by the Yolandra shoving into her side. As the elder dragon recovered, the smallest of Telkandra’s brood hissed, “It’s the truth! You are a fool to deny it!”
An ugly sneer on her lips, wings quivering with fury, Velkandra snorted. “The truth? Oh right so we are speaking the truth then. Well here’s the truth. Our kind is doomed!”
Makentra blinked. “Sister?”
“Of course Thorgoth is going to get rid of us or try to after this campaign. He has to, but right now he needs us and that’s what we need to rely on until we gain more strength. Of course, whether he wins or the Stormcaller’s allies win, how can we expect to survive in a world dominated by these lesser species hm? How could they ever not see us as a threat?”
Velkandra stalked toward the wide-eyed Fennokra and Yoandra. Her head turned side to side as she fixed her sisters with wild wide eyes.
“Well? Tell me Fennokra. Speak the truth Yolandra. Or are you both too afraid to admit that our kind are doomed and the only thing is to live as long as we can and hopefully avenge those that hurt us as we do so.”
“You’d have us fly to our deaths?” Makentra asked.
The stammering voice brought Velkandra around. Extending a wing, she touched its tip to her brother’s. “I would at least have us fly together.”
Fennokra shook her head. “We’d knowingly fly with a murderer of children and someone who would want to kill us after we’ve stopped being helpful to him.”
“And we have no other options,” said Makentra. Letting out a breath, he rose to his claws and walked away. “I’ll see you tomorrow, sisters.”
Velkandra, without another word, turned for the exit. “You know it’s true, Fennokra, Yolandra.”
Fennokra closed her eyes. Yolandra, though, narrowed hers. “Doesn’t change that Lakadra’s blood is on our claws.”
Velkandra flinched and left. She strode away so quickly she nearly stepped on Helias and Sara as they came to the cave. She gave the pair no acknowledgement other than a growl.
“See you tomorrow, General,” said Makentra, his tone curt. “We will talk to King Thorgoth ourselves for the plan’s details.”
“Of course,” said Helias. He bowed as the pair left before turning to Yolandra and Fennokra. “I believe we missed something important?”
“Be honest, General Helias. Even if we succeed tomorrow, your king has no use for us after we help him kill the Stormcaller, am I correct?” Fennokra asked.
Sara and Helias didn’t say anything. Their slight move to stand closer so they could hold hands was enough.
“I thought so,” said Fennokra. She let out a sigh and glanced at Yolandra, who nodded. “We will be on the battlefield tomorrow. Where are we going?”
“You’re going with me. We’re attacking the forces sallying from Kairon-Aoun. The plan is that you dragons breathe flame over their army to soften them before we attack.
“Understood. Any questions Fennokra?” Yolandra asked.
Fennokra shook her head. What could be asked anyway?”
Yolandra flashed the pair a joyless smile. “For what it is worth, you two have been good caretakers to us. Even if it was to preserve your own lives.”
Helias didn’t bow. Instead he extended a hand. Yolandra stared at him, but Fennokra, recognizing the gesture, extended a single talon.
“May you always be able to see the sun.” At the dragon’s blink, Helias smiled. “It’s an Alavari saying. It may come from when we used to be enslaved by the Goblin Empire. It means good luck.”
Yolandra nodded and Fennokra found herself smiling.
“Our mother taught us a saying as well. May you never fly alone. I wish that for you both,” said Fennokra.
“Thank you,” said Sara in a quiet voice. She curtsied and the two dragons dipped their heads. They watched Helias and Sara leave with placid smiles.
Then, when nobody was looking, they turned from the entrance to hide their bulks as best they could. The gloomy light of the alcove their only curtain of privacy.
***
Frances slowed slightly as they approached Lakadara’s enclosure. However, Ginger did not slow down.
“Hold on, Ginger, what’s the plan?” Frances asked.
Adjusting her new crown mid-stride, Ginger said, “I’ll show you. I’m certain it’ll work, though.”
Frances’ eyebrows rose. “Is that crown getting to your head already?”
The new Queen of Erisdale flashed a slightly nervous grin over her shoulder. “Yes actually, but I think that’s a good thing in some way. Don’t you?”
Frances found herself nodding. It was strange to see her friend even more confident than usual and so comfortable in the regal crown that she wore atop of a standard Lightning Battalion light blue uniform. Yet she rather enjoyed the new gait that Ginger had.
“I do.” Frances smirked. “Your Majesty.”
Ginger rolled her eyes. “Fuck you.”
Giggling, Frances stopped herself as they drew even closer to Lakadara. The dragon was drawing herself up, placing her massive foreclaws over each other.
“Lakadara. I am Ginger, the new Queen of Erisdale. Pleased to make your acquaintance.”
The dragon coughed, blowing out a puff of smoke. “Greetings Ginger, Queen of Erisdale. I’m sorry for your predecessor’s demise.” Lakadara’s golden eyes narrowed. “Why are you here?”
Ginger dipped her head. “Thank you and as to why I’m here. I have a proposition. If you accept it, I will grant you and your kin, the domain of the Erisdalian mountains marked by the Kwent River Valley, Freeburg and Athelda-Aoun as your home in perpetuity, so long as you do not attack humans unless in self-defense.”
“I am unfamiliar with human geography. From the Stormcaller’s expression, I assume that is a lot.”
Frances swallowed and closed her mouth, but she didn’t question her friend. Ginger, still smiling slyly, nudged her. “It is. Frances, can you lend me a hand here?”
Nodding, Frances closed her eyes and imagined a rough map of Erisdale and its territories. With a wave of Ivy’s Sting she created an image of Erisdale, highlighting in red the expanse of the mountains that bordered Alavaria and Erisdale. The area that Ginger had described sketched a rough red triangle between the three points. It was a fairly sizeable area with a low and Alavari human population.
“My husband is in negotiations with Queen Titania and I’ll have to talk to Frances and Prince Timur, but we are quite certain that Athelda-Aoun will also be included in this area,” Ginger said.
Lakadara’s golden eyes were flickering as she examined the land. Suddenly, she turned, long neck arching toward the Erisdalian Queen. “And what must I do? Fight on your kingdom’s behalf?”
Ginger shook her head. “No.”
“No?”
“Nope. If you would like to do so we can renegotiate the agreement, but my husband and I fully intend to grant you this land.”
The dragon’s tail lifted up as her eyes narrowed. “Explain yourself and the favor you seek. This is far too generous.”
“Let me explain myself first. If what I’m told by my experts is correct, you can lay eggs by yourself without a mate, but it takes time right? A few decades?”
“Yes. Still, that doesn’t explain—”
“Here me out. This war is going to end. We may lose, but if we win, banishing you to the north is making you Queen Titania’s problem and she’ll have more than enough problems to deal with. You might just end up coming south again and we know how that ended. I’d prefer to avoid that so that means we need to make an agreement. You need a new home and I need peace for Erisdale. If the kingdom has to give up some poor agricultural land then I’m all for it.”
The dragon nodded. “I see, but why so much land? Why not just give me a cave? Or request my service as Thorgoth did?”
“And how will you eat? Hunt? Where will your grown children go? I’m making an agreement that will last for decades, not just a few years. As for service? I was tempted, but you wouldn’t agree to that anyway and why should you? We haven’t given you any reason to agree.” Ginger gave Frances a wave to dispel the map. “Maybe in the future we can work something out, especially if the dragon population increases. Your service in return for more food, but again, I want to start us off on the right path, not the left path.”
“Left path?” Lakadara asked.
“Erisdalian expression. It means the wrong path,” Frances said helpfully.
Lakadara nodded slowly. “You still ask for a boon, though.”
Ginger nodded. “Yes. I want you to speak to your siblings. Before the upcoming battle starts, tell them of my deal with you. So long as they choose to accept that deal and defect, then I will have it so our forces will not hurt them. After that, you may leave. I will not request you to fight with us.”
“You want me to show myself to Thorgoth? To the siblings that tried to kill me?” Lakadara asked, mouth agape.
Ginger stepped closer to the dragon, who lifted her head away from the queen. “I want you to save your siblings. I want you to save yourself from becoming the last purple dragon in existence. I would rather you not be alone, stewing in hatred for my kingdom and our allies who brought down your family, even if we had just cause. I want peace. What do you want?”
“How do I know I can trust you?” The dragon suddenly grimaced. “Ah, right, you want a lasting peace. You have every reason to want peace.”
Ginger, arms crossed tapped her foot. Frances could see how stiff her friend was, but the action was also comforting. That her magic-less friend had such control over the situation, despite being faced with the dragon was rather…badass.
Letting out a puff of smoke that slowly drifted into the cavern, the dragon pondered the queen’s proposal. Frances held her breath and yet the dragon remained silent, only her tail moving from side to side.
Ginger waited, still content to wait for the dragon’s answer. Frances couldn’t. The tension coiled in her chest, waiting to explode.
“Lakadara, what do you want for your future?” Frances asked.
The dragon glanced at Frances, golden eyes wide. She turned back to Ginger, who continued to stand tall, awaiting Lakadara’s answer patiently.
“I accept your offer, and your promise for the future,” said Lakadara, dipping her head.
“We are glad that you wish the same as we do,” said Ginger. She extended her hand and Lakadara, took her claw and put the tip of it on the queen’s palm.
*Author’s Note: Queenly Ginger was really neat to write 😀 *
2024.05.29 04:55 tankurd My Stable Diffusion is not compatible with new Lora I download. How do I update or make my stable diffusion compatible with the new lora
I have already done some research into the matter as I was getting errors that were something like it needing to be 2048 for dimensions or mat1 and mat2 shapes cannot be multiplied.
According to some searches, its due to my version of SD not being compatible with XL lora. I think I was trying to use one or two but not 100% sure. More researching informed me to check some lora settings to make sure it worked (it didnt) and make sure to be using a SDXL checkpoint so you can use XL lora. Well I tried that too and it still does not work. Sorry for lack of specific detail but thats all I understand at the moment.
Anyone have a recommendation I can try out?
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According to some searches, its due to my version of SD not being compatible with XL lora. I think I was trying to use one or two but not 100% sure. More researching informed me to check some lora settings to make sure it worked (it didnt) and make sure to be using a SDXL checkpoint so you can use XL lora. Well I tried that too and it still does not work. Sorry for lack of specific detail but thats all I understand at the moment.
Anyone have a recommendation I can try out?
2024.05.29 04:55 Rhiant22 Baby overeating??
My son just turned one month old today and over the past 2 weeks he has been eating 8 ounces in one sitting, sometimes even more than that, today over the course of 2 hours he managed to down about 12-15 ounces, he is a larger baby probably about 12 lbs now if not more (born nearly 9 lbs) but he just cries and cries until he gets fed more, we even take 5 minute breaks between every 2 ounces to make sure his belly is digesting it, and my pediatrician says he is going through a growth spurt but it has been 2 weeks of his appetite increasing and I feel there is something wrong please help
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2024.05.29 04:55 Lucyandloud_Tab-dab In your opinion/experience what ar15 would you feel is most effective in a shtf build
I built a 11.5 556 out of convenience in size and ammo availability.
I am now wondering if this is anywhere near ideal for a do it all/shtf rifle. I am very inexperienced in firearms and have only owned them for a year.
I currently have 4 guns (two 9mm one 556 and one 380) and am training and learning anytime I can, but I have recently encountered some information that makes me thing that these choices may be lacking in ability to take down a threat effectively
Main question: what calibeplatform is most effective while still being lightweight and not super long
Did I fuck up?
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I am now wondering if this is anywhere near ideal for a do it all/shtf rifle. I am very inexperienced in firearms and have only owned them for a year.
I currently have 4 guns (two 9mm one 556 and one 380) and am training and learning anytime I can, but I have recently encountered some information that makes me thing that these choices may be lacking in ability to take down a threat effectively
Main question: what calibeplatform is most effective while still being lightweight and not super long
Did I fuck up?
2024.05.29 04:54 alwaysfknworried What do you do after being ghosted?
A guy I went on several dates with, cuddled with, and hung out with almost every day suddenly stopped talking to me two weeks ago, and it’s driving me crazy. He still looks at my instagram story, all I do is sit around hoping he texts me back, and that he’s thinking about me. I know in reality he probably isn’t, I have no one to hang out with, nowhere to go, I just rot in bed all day hoping this guy will come back. How do I make this feeling go away?
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2024.05.29 04:54 safetyorange989 West Elm Harmony Bumper Chaise is not contract grade, but virtually all other Harmony models are?
I'm curious why the West Elm Harmony (bumper chaise) isn't contract grade while nearly every other Harmony sofa/sectional definitely is. It's baffling because if this is the case, why isn't the bumper model less expensive than the others? Why not make the entire line contract grade? Why leave one or two out of that designation??
I'm so confused and honestly feeling a little swindled because I knew Harmony to be contract grade as a line but didn't double check the bumper chaise specifically until after I placed my order. Had I known I think I would have reconsidered, given the price point!!
Anyone have insight into this frustrating anomaly?
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I'm so confused and honestly feeling a little swindled because I knew Harmony to be contract grade as a line but didn't double check the bumper chaise specifically until after I placed my order. Had I known I think I would have reconsidered, given the price point!!
Anyone have insight into this frustrating anomaly?
2024.05.29 04:54 Hour-Preparation-637 Resources for making abortion less terrifying?
I’m located in MN. I’ve been struggling a lot since finding out about my pregnancy with how I feel about it. I already feel an attachment and bond with this baby and no matter how much I tell myself it’s just the hormones it’s still made me terrified of having an abortion. My reasons for wanting one were that 1. Pre pregnancy, my bf and I had agreed to terminate if I were to become pregnant at this point in my life because 2. I literally have no job, live with my mother, have a genetic disease that makes everything harder, unstable mental health disorders, have no money and just don’t feel ready or like I could successfully support a houseplant much less a child. I read so many people saying they got to be put under for their abortions, or at the very least were given an anxiety med. However everywhere I’ve called says that’s not a thing and I would need to be awake and not medicated if I want one. I genuinely don’t think I can do that, in fact I know I can’t. I went through some serious medical trauma with my history of cervical cancer and I literally need a week to recover emotionally after getting a Pap smear, not to mention I sob and need to be held in place while getting them, because of how badly traumatized I am. There’s just no way I would be able to handle being awake while a bunch of strangers painfully scrape my uterus empty. I also can’t get the at home pill abortion because I’d need to take it by the end of this week and I can’t due to my sister getting married and I can’t be like heavily bleeding and cramping through that. I’m terrified because I know fear of abortion shouldn’t be a reason to have a baby, but if nowhere around me is even willing to give me any ways to make it less traumatic I’m at a loss. I’d appreciate any and all advice or resources, thank you.
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2024.05.29 04:54 Excellent_Ebb4659 Can i have an OC based on an actor?
I actually have two, one named Diesel based off of Gianni Garko, and recently created a new one Anton based off William Berger
I changed Diesel's design enough so he doesn't look too much like Gianni, but i'm not too sure what to do with Tony to make him different from Billy
Like for example i changed Diesel's hair to black instead of Gianni's brown but i'm too attached to Billy's blonde hair for Tony
Making OC's is kinda hard-
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I changed Diesel's design enough so he doesn't look too much like Gianni, but i'm not too sure what to do with Tony to make him different from Billy
Like for example i changed Diesel's hair to black instead of Gianni's brown but i'm too attached to Billy's blonde hair for Tony
Making OC's is kinda hard-
2024.05.29 04:54 tempmailgenerator Understanding C#: 'String' vs. 'string'
Exploring C# Type System Nuances
In the world of C#, types play a pivotal role in defining the structure and behavior of data. Among these types, the distinction between 'String' and 'string' often becomes a topic of subtle yet significant discussion. This difference, while appearing minimal at first glance, underpins deeper insights into the language's type system and its interplay with .NET framework. The exploration of these two identifiers is not just about syntax but touches upon the foundational aspects of C# programming, including type safety, code readability, and the underlying system types.The intricacies of 'String' and 'string' in C# serve as a gateway to understanding the language's handling of primitive types versus reference types. This distinction also sheds light on the broader theme of how C# maintains compatibility with .NET's Common Language Runtime (CLR), ensuring that the language is both powerful and flexible. By delving into this topic, developers can gain insights into the nuances of C# programming, leading to more robust and maintainable code. The following discussion aims to demystify the nuances between 'String' and 'string', providing clarity and enhancing the developer's toolkit for effective coding in C#.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| String (with uppercase S) | Refers to the .NET Framework class System.String. It is a reference type that represents a sequence of characters. |
| string (with lowercase s) | Is the C# keyword alias for System.String. It is compiled into System.String in IL, making it interchangeable with String. |
Exploring the Nuances of String Handling in C
In the realm of C#, understanding the difference between String and string is pivotal for developers, especially when delving into the nuances of type handling and assignment. At its core, the distinction lies in the representation and usage within the C# programming language. The 'String' (with an uppercase 'S') refers to the .NET Framework class System.String. This class is a part of the system namespace which provides a plethora of methods for manipulating strings of characters. As a reference type, it is capable of representing null, indicating the absence of a string. On the other hand, 'string' (with a lowercase 's') is a keyword in C# that acts as an alias to System.String. This syntactic sugar is designed to simplify code writing, making it more readable and concise.The interchangeable use of String and string might suggest a purely stylistic choice at first glance. However, the decision between them can have implications on code consistency and readability. The C# convention recommends using 'string' when referring to an object or a data type and 'String' when accessing static members of the System.String class. This distinction, while subtle, aligns with the broader C# coding guidelines that advocate for clarity and precision in code. Understanding these conventions is essential for writing clean, maintainable C# code that adheres to best practices and leverages the powerful features of the .NET Framework to manipulate and manage strings efficiently.
Understanding String vs. string in C
C# Code Exampleusing System; class Program { static void Main(string[] args) { String str1 = "Hello World!"; string str2 = "Hello World!"; if (str1 == str2) { Console.WriteLine("str1 and str2 are equal."); } else { Console.WriteLine("str1 and str2 are not equal."); } } } Exploring String Types in C
In C#, the distinction between String (capital S) and string (lowercase s) might seem minor but carries significant implications for developers. Both String and string are used to represent text as a series of characters. However, their usage can reflect different programming practices and understandings of the language. String, with an uppercase 'S', refers to the .NET Framework class System.String. This class provides a range of methods for manipulating strings of text, such as comparing, searching, and formatting strings. When developers use String, they are directly invoking the capabilities of this class.On the other hand, string (with a lowercase 's') is an alias in C# for System.String. Essentially, it is a shorthand provided by C# to make code more concise and readable. The compiler treats both String and string the same way, which means there is no performance difference between them. The choice between using String and string often comes down to coding standards and personal preference. Some developers prefer using String to make it explicitly clear that they are working with a .NET Framework class, while others opt for the lowercase string for its brevity and because it aligns with the lowercase types like int, bool, etc., that are intrinsic to C#.
Frequently Asked Questions on String vs. string in C
- Question: Is there any performance difference between String and string in C#?
- Answer: No, there is no performance difference between String and string. Both are compiled to System.String in the Intermediate Language (IL).
- Question: Can you use String methods with the lowercase string keyword?
- Answer: Yes, since string is an alias for System.String, all the methods available with the String class can be used with string as well.
- Question: Why would a developer choose String over string, or vice versa?
- Answer: The choice often depends on coding standards or personal preference. Some prefer String for its explicit reference to the .NET Framework class, while others choose string for its simplicity and consistency with other C# intrinsic types.
- Question: Is string a value type or a reference type in C#?
- Answer: In C#, string is a reference type, even though it often behaves like a value type because it is immutable.
- Question: How does C# handle the immutability of strings?
- Answer: Strings in C# are immutable, meaning once a string object is created, it cannot be changed. Any operations that appear to modify a string actually create a new string object.
- Question: Is it possible to initialize a string with a null value?
- Answer: Yes, strings can be initialized with a null value. However, performing operations on a null string will result in a NullReferenceException.
- Question: What is string interpolation in C#?
- Answer: String interpolation is a feature in C# that allows you to embed variable values directly within string literals, making it easier to format and concatenate strings.
- Question: Can string literals span multiple lines in C#?
- Answer: Yes, with the introduction of verbatim strings (denoted by @ before the string literal), you can create multi-line strings without needing to use escape characters for new lines.
- Question: How can you compare two strings for equality in C#?
- Answer: You can use the == operator for a simple equality check or the String.Equals method for more control over the comparison, such as case sensitivity and culture-specific comparisons.
Wrapping Up the String Discussion
The nuances between String and string in C# may appear subtle, yet they embody the depth and flexibility of the C# language. This examination underscores that while both represent sequences of characters, their usage is influenced by developer preference and context rather than technical distinction. String, as a .NET class, and string, as its C# alias, are interchangeable, offering the same performance and methods. The choice between them often boils down to readability, convention, and the intent to make code as clear as possible to other developers. Understanding these aspects is essential for writing effective C# code, as it not only affects how one interacts with strings but also reflects on broader coding practices. Embracing the dual nature of string representation in C# allows for a more nuanced approach to coding, where decisions are made with an understanding of both the language's syntax and its underlying framework. Ultimately, whether one prefers String or string, the key is consistent usage within a project to maintain code clarity and readability.https://www.tempmail.us.com/en/c/understanding-c-string-vs-string