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Bloons TD 6

2017.04.16 00:22 dvwinn Bloons TD 6

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2013.08.09 03:47 rhymesometimes Bloons Tower Defense

A subreddit for the best online TD series ever. This subreddit is rather new. This is for all strategy or discussion on all BTD games, whether it be BTD1 or the newest BTD Battles. If you're going to post about a specific game, tag it. Example: [BTD3]

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2013.08.01 20:37 LSAT_Blog Law School Admissions

The Reddit Law School Admissions Forum. The best place on Reddit for admissions advice. Check out the sidebar for intro guides. Post any questions you have, there are lots of redditors with admissions knowledge waiting to help.

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2024.06.09 11:51 SonicChiller Pc build around 1200 usd

I need a pc build for gaming and possibly streaming and also for school comp science
I would prefer a rtx

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2024.06.09 11:45 Man_with_a_name Alam na kj/party po0per sa sarili pero pinilit parin pumunta sa party/celebration

"Kj ka naman kuya, " sabi nung party host kanina.
Pinilit ako sumama ng mga barkada sa celebration birthday party ng anak ng tropa pero I politely declined the invitation and stated na hindi ako masarap kasama sa mga big social gatherings; preferring intimate social bonding.
After some convincing---I inevitably agreed maski ayaw. Sunday kasi eh, mas masarap nalang mag-rest or mag gaming ng laro na binibli pero wala oras laruin during weekdays.
Nung dumating ako sa location---my goodness... the place was jammed to the walls. Chock-a-block sa pinaka likod maliban sa harapan. "May palaro siguro," bulong ko sa sarili. I proceeded to greet my pal and his wife, and wished a wonderful birthday to their kid whilst handing a sobre with P5,000.00 inside as a gift.
Ayun, sa harapan ako naka upo; mag-isa dahil yung mga ibang tropa ay may asawa at mga anak na kailangan nila samahan. Understandable, of course, pero eto na yung isa sa dahilan kung bakit di ko trip mga parties. Hindi bitter, pero ang lungkot wala kausap.
From time to time, may nakiki upo naman sa table kung saan ako naka upo para mga musta pero wala ako marinig sa sinasabi nila. Oo at galaw kilay nalang. Ang sound system ng party nagbubuga ng mga kantang maski ang bingi ay hindi magugustuhan.
Then, the dreaded voice sang, "get ready!"
Palaro muna bago kain. Una mga bata ay may palaro tas yung bring me something game. Going smoothly naman, sabi ko sa sarili..
"Kailangan ko ng tatlong lalake sa harapan," Oh no... walang may gustong tumayo at ako ang pinili since ako yung pinaka malapit. I tried to decline pero wala talaga.
Pinapasayaw kami at mag kembot sa harapan. Uupo lang daw yung sumayaw. Naka upo na yung iba until it was my turn. Nagbalik alaala ng elementary school na hindi ka makakaupo kapag di nakapag recitation. No amount of guts and instinct says that I should just do it. Alas, my body just does not want to do it.
"Kj ka kuya ah!" This is just the gist the statement.
"Sorry, ayaw ko talaga," and proceeded to exit the place while hearing whispers of contempt, and outside sprinted to my car and drove home.
Ngayon, iniisip ko kung ilang araw bago ko makalimutan tong memory na to. Most likely magiging core memory.
There's a choice to decide until the social democratic party says otherwise. Di ako nagtuturo ng daliri pero parang ang sama siguro ng isip nila saakin nung hindi ko pinagbigyan yung gusto nilang makita. My Day at TikTok/Instagram mga mata nila nung tumingin ako sa audience.
Wala naman ako ill intentions, pero sana nalang hindi ako napahiya or pinilit sumali sa pa games. Ang hirap makalimutan mga memories na nagmumulto. Pinili nalang sana yung willing. (T_T)
Alam ko na kj at unpleasant companion ako sa big and loud parties. Accept ko naman yung kasalanan. Sorry sa mga attendees for ruining the vibes.
Thank po sa nagbasa hanggang sa huli. Pang limang yosi ko na to habang nagta-type. Sorry po sa admins at members, di ko kasi alam kung sa Offmychest or adultingPH sub ko post to.

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2024.06.09 11:37 peanny77 if i were yanderedev, i would…

• remove the entire panty thing. why is it even a feature in the first place??? gross as hell and i genuinely don't get how guys could like a pic of a girl's underwear. and about the bonus panties, just change them to normal accessories like bracelets or hair clips.
• since we're gonna stop sexualizing minors here, imma screw the entire "this is a college with a high school aesthetic" thingy and make in an ACTUAL high school. also name it something else than "akademi". then ayano would be 16 as she's in her second year
• remove/rewrite mida and muja as rivals and re-add kokona instead. she's an icon, deserves to be in the final game and is actually finished 😭
• randomize so students don't walk to school in the same way every single day, some can be running and some walking, talking to each other ect... add random rainy days so students' routines are altered as they can no longer go outside. would make things more life-like in-game
• rework the "give positive/negative remark" feature because after all these years those unrealistic dialogues still give me the ick. for example if we're gossiping about someone who hates reading, instead of "did you know that _ really hates reading", we can say "did you know that _ finds books really lame".
• screw all those google translate names and give some of the students more unique designs. honestly i prefer the 1980s students to the 202x ones because of that, really hate how every member of the drama club has purple hair.

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2024.06.09 11:33 tonywithice [REQUEST] [STEAM] Persona 5 Royal (2nd attempt)

Introduction
Hello friends of the GoG community, hope you guys/gals are having a great weekend!
Today i have a request of a beloved franchise in the JRPG department, as you can see in the title, it is the multi faceted delight that is Persona 5 Royal. I personally can't deny that it really lives up to the name of being royal, given the games aesthetic, gameplay and overall stylish presentation. (its so darn good...)
What is persona 5?
I assume most of you are familiar with the genre, it has the classic turn based combat you generally know from, say, the pokemon or final fantasy franchise. But one of the things that makes Persona stand out from its competerors, is its social aspects between the dungeons. you hang out with friends to go further into their personal story (you can also romance) complete tasks like jobs or just explore the city of Tokyo, along other activities. There is a great cast of characters that are interesting in their own way and i would love to learn about them in depth and bond a personal connection. Just on the side, i find it funny when people talk about the "post persona depression" xD it really says a lot about the awesome experience, i think. Which sparks my interest, since i love to dive deep into fictional worlds and get lost in it for a while. (i think you guys can relate :D)
The visuals of the game are off the charts awesome, if you have seen it, you know what i'm talking about. In the game you impersonate a male high school student (and phantom thieve in the fighting segments) JokeRen. You and your group fight corrupt adults to expose their crimes by... going into the metaverse, where peoples desires and thoughts take shape. That is such a cool concept!!
Outro
The game has been on my radar for a long time and i would be more than blessed to experience this masterpiece. As to my personal reasons why i can't buy it for myself, is because i've been out of funds to contribute to my favorite hobby due to being a student, so it is hard to afford such a pricy game at the moment. Thank you for reading through my request and i hope you have a great day :)
The Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1687950/Persona_5_Royal/
My Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/id/TonyWithIce

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2024.06.09 11:33 TwinkleThea My friend unfriended me

I met this guy in July last year. In October we started calling, usually playing games or watching movies, and it became a thing we did every Friday. Frankly it became the highlight of my week, so imagine my shock when I was blocked on the game we usually play together, and unfriended on discord without any warning.
I don't think I did anything either, on Thursday I asked him if he'd be free on Friday, to which he told me he would be free after going to the gym. After I got home from school I sent him a message telling him to let me know when he'd be free, but I never got a reply, and the next day i was unfriended. I don't really see how that could've upset him.
I really miss him, during the almost 11 months I knew him, he really made my life better. I think the worst part is that I started getting feelings for him? Hard to tell since I only knew him online, but I kinda hope he adds me back, although if he doesn't I hope he's okay.

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2024.06.09 11:29 Jealous-Day-314 I need advice on how to seduce my roommates boyfriend?

My roommate '21F' and I '20F' are very close. At least I thought we was. I had a crush on this guy, our housemate, I liked him so much that I confessed but it turned out that he liked my roommate instead. I was cool with it and I really didn't want to be the reason he can't ask my roommate out. My roommate on the other hand had a boyfriend at time and they were in a long distance relationship. She didn't exactly like this guy because of something stupid (she gets mad at small things). So I told her that my crush likes you. She promised she wouldn't dare date him because she doesn't like him. But as time goes on and guy is doing everything in his power to make this girl his, my roommate ended up falling for him. My roommate tells me everything about him just like I used to tell her everything about him too. My roommate and I are so close that people assume we are best friends. I was the fool for getting it into my head when we are not. I had no problem whatsoever with them dating. The guy instantly became a red flag for not liking me (because what do you mean you do not like me, you don't have taste). Until she had sex with him when I was there. They thought I was sleeping. I happened to hear their pillow talk, they were talking about me. They were actually talking about who liked who first and my name came out of it. It has been months since they were dating and me, my roommate and this guy are close. They said a lot of hurtful things that I can't say here. Ever since then things have never been the same (on my side though) because I was just pretending that everything is normal. I also once borrowed my roommate's phone and she told me her pin. I needed her to send me something on WhatsApp so when I searched my name on the search icon, interesting conversations about me appeared. One thing about me is, I payback everything (money, kindness, mistreatment, etc) I don't like debts. Another thing about me is, I have never dated before. I have kissed before, but it was my friend '20F' and she was teaching me how to. I'm still not experienced in kissing though. I'm a clean virgin (except for my mind) and only ever had so little interaction with men (my family is dominated by women and I went to girl schools and it is my first time exposed in an environment where there are lots of males so I find it hard to interact with them). But I'm so determined to seduce him, I don't to sleep with him but I want to give him a BJ and him to go down on me, no penetration. He should not know that I'm inexperienced at all! So far I have only managed to keep longer eye contact with him (as per my friend's advice) and I wasn't sure I was doing it right until he did something that gave me a hint and I knew I was in. Whenever my roommate is not home he comes to my room and plays silly little games with me like we used to do but this time he makes them so intimate. He thinks I'm a freak because of the things I normally say whenever we have those conversations (the three of us). But now that he is being intimate with me, and I obviously give a reaction, I think he's starting to think I'm not as freaky as he thought I would be. I can't let that thought manifest, I NEED HELP!

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2024.06.09 11:28 Repulsive-Ad9684 AITA for calling two of my best friends cunts for getting together?

I'm (M 21) in a friend group of four people, ages 21-23: Ron, Harry and Ginny (all fake names of course). We met through a music education program, that prepares us for college. As a group, we were absolutely unseparable. We have gone on trips and together, we've had sleepovers, we spend most our evenings on discord gaming, and play music in a couple of bands together. We've grown so close that we really feel like we're just a bunch of bros that have known each other for several years, even though it only has been two.
It kinda started with Ron and Ginny hanging out a lot, maybe because of their mutual connection to lgbt (Ron attracted to men, Ginny not attracted to men). Then Harry and I came along, already having a pretty strong connection through music, with him being a guitarist and me being a bassist. At that time, Harry was still in a relationship with a different girl that we knew, but not that well. We rolled along with it, and supported everything, because it was an insanely healthy relationship.
Ron, Ginny and I were always relatively open about not having the best mental state at times (crippling depression, family issues and loneliness), and even that was taken into consideration in the interactions we had. Nobody felt like stepping on eggshells, that's the best part of it. We could still insult each other while gaming, and no one even thought of bringing any serious stuff up. Just a lot of healthy things going on. At some point when my mental state declined to a point where I just had to talk about it, I decided to sort my own thoughts and write them down. That resulted in a 10 page essay about every little thought I had at the time. Even the really dark ones. I sent it to my friends, and that then inspired Ron and Ginny to do the same. Ginny came back with a document detailing her personal struggles (a bit different, because it's not every thought she had), and Ron wrote 52 pages of pure, soul shattering backstory, that I still think about regularly.
After that, everything happened very quickly. We got into an exam period, where all of us had our plates stacked to the absolute max, with barely any room for personal issues. Coincidentally, that was the time where Harry broke up with his girlfriend. Something, none of us expected, suspected or even thought was a possibility. Harry was of course heartbroken and said he needed some time without a girlfriend now. And us others supported that, not only for his sake, but because that meant that we would have more of him for our gamings etc. That went on for a while, then came the actual exams, during which we practically clung to each other so we would have emotional support. Everything went fairly well, we all survived, and we used the days after to settle down and relax a bit. That was this week.
On Friday evening, the night before Ron and I were to play a gig, and Harry a separate one, I get a phonecall from a very upset Ron, telling me that Harry and Ginny got together. I was half asleep that that point, so my brain didn't register it properly. I hung up, and joined the discord call, where, indeed, Harry and Ginny were in Harry's flat together, talking to Ron over Ginny's phone. I didn't know what to say or do, so I just stared at them, my thoughts racing around the bizarre sight I saw. It didn't feel like two friends got together, where it was kinda obvious they liked each other. It felt to me like I saw two siblings getting into a relationship, and I didn't like it one bit. Ron didn't either, and had already started cussing at them for ruining the friendship. I left the call shortly after, because I just couldn't get my head around it, and it hurt to see them like that. I tried to get some sleep for my gig the next day, but it was impossible to sleep with my thoughts racing like that, and I ended up staying awake the entire night. The next day, mainly Ron and I talked about it via Messenger, but we did bring it up on Snapchat, where we were promptly met with Ginny sending pictures of her waking up on Harry's chest, and later playfighting, assuring us that our friendship wouldn't change because of it.
I called bullshit on that and said they were cunts, not only for ruining the friendship, but also for parading their happiness and relationship to two chronically lonely men. Ginny said we overreacted, and Ron and I went about our gig. Later that day we met on discord again, to play some games, where our emotions kinda started getting a hold of us. Ron kept calling Ginny an asshole, more than just the usual gaming banter, and it eventually got so much that she left the call, and Ron muted himself. Now it's the next day again, and after 11 hours of sleep, I feel terribleabout the whole situation, because I want to feel happy for them, but I don't, and only see a negative outcome in the end.
Harry and Ginny won't even be in the same school as Ron and I next year, with both of them being accepted into separate music colleges. Ron and I decided to become roommates, so there's already massive changes happening, and we don't feel we need an internal relationship making it even harder.
So what do you think? Should Ron and I just fuck off or do we have a point in criticising our friends?

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2024.06.09 11:20 Hydralo Some lore information on "Blue Eyes of the Heart" from Chapter 10 of the manga!

On Chapter 10 of the manga Kaiba steals Grandpa's Blue Eyes at school, replacing it with a counterfeit. Yugi caught wind of this and not to embarass him in front of everyone, he confronts him about it after school. Their altercation awakens Dark Yugi, who initiates a Shadow Game in which a card destroyed is also destroyed IRL. During his Shadow Game with Yugi Kaiba summons Grandpa's Blue Eyes White Dragon intending to attack Yugi's Summoned Skull and reduce Yugi's LP to 0, only for it to disintegrate. Yugi Summons it from the GY with Monster Reborn restoring it as a card and winning the Duel.
There is also an alt art of regular Blue Eyes based on the panel that Kaiba Summons it.

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2024.06.09 11:05 jerrikhowesagv My little boardgamer.

I've been playing boardgames with my son who is now 5 years old, since he was 3. It's not a daily activity. But a couple times week I try to make the time to sit down with him and connect over cardboard. Nearly every purchase I make is made with the consideration of "will this be something my kid might like to play someday"?
One of his favorite games, as of late, has been Quarriors. Although I don't personally love the game. I love playing it with him. It has fun colorful dice and monsters, which he enjoys. And I enjoy it gives him a chance to practice some basic reading, simple addition, and start understanding probabilities.
I work virtually from home and my son gets home from Kindergarten about an hour before I wrap my work day. He normally watches cartoons for a bit until I'm done. Like usual, yesterday after getting off the bus I sent him downstairs with a snack.
About 20 minutes before I was done working he comes up and asks if I'm done yet. I tell him no. 5 minutes later he returns, asking if I'm done. Then again a couple minutes after that. I have to admit, by then I was a bit frustrated with him. He knows he is supposed to not intrude, unless it's urgent, while I'm working still.
I close my computer at the end of the day and head downstairs to see what he's up to. Come to find he set up a game of Quarriors for us. And he's waiting to play with me. He sorted through the 130 dice to separate them all out, laid out the cards in nice neat rows, set up the score track, and gave us each our starting dice... almost all off of memory. This is the kid I need to remind thousands of times pick up his toys or to bring his gloves home from school. He couldn't remember one rule for set up, and he's just starting to learn to read, so he told me he had to find how many dice we got to start in the rulebook. Unlike me, who can just skim a rulebook and find the information in seconds, this means he had to work, work really hard, to find this information.
There he is, kneeling on the floor, had already taken his first turn, just waiting for me to play with him. I broke down and cried. I was so dismissive of him when he had come up earlier, and all he wanted was just to sit down with his dad and play a boardgame.

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2024.06.09 10:54 squarelolz Was my upbringing messed up / Am i saveable? - 22 m

A few conversations and an effort to be more self aware have recently made me rethink most of my past. I’ve had pretty muted thoughts on it, but now i’m starting to feel like it was realllllly damaging and i was way too sheltered to notice or care. Really would appreciate an outside perspective.
born in alberta canada (I guess this was the first mistake badum tss) Lived with my mom and two siblings while my dad worked and lived in nigeria to support us. we were very well off Never considered myself to be in a single parent household but by definition that’s kinda what it was. In hindsight my mother was grossly negligent despite being a stay at home, to me it was just fun to be allowed to be online/ playing games all day :P
The major issue of my life has been Selective Mutism, the triggering incident was when someone in kindergarten called me a slur and i didn’t know how to respond. From that moment til i graduated high school I never spoke a single word to someone my own age outside of my family/ adjacent. Looking back, any normal parent would’ve tried to do something about this. The most my mom would do was ask me if i made any friends at school a few times in 3rd grade. When my dad heard about it years later i got the craziest beating ever. Had someee friends from church and the neighborhood but most times my mother would tell me i’m not allowed to be friends with them due to “witchcraft” she’s schizophrenic.
In 2011, we visited dad in nigeria, my mother’s schizophrenia told her to say fuckit to the return tickets and have us begin a whole new life there without warning. This is messed up enough but what was more messed up was both my parents just acting like it wasn’t happening, without any explanation being given or like a shred of acknowledgement, all the kids could do was make jokes to each other n withdraw from life to pretend it wasn’t happening. Never knew if we’d go back to our old lives, shit was so freaky. I later learned that the trend in our enclave of society was to go to a western country for university so i figured id just do good in school so i could go back “home” with that method and start over. Otherwise, i had no motivation in life after that incident. It really was handled in a way where life felt so useless. Living with my dad was about the same as what i was used to, another negligent parent. Not much can really be said.
i never knew how to feel about my predicament, i spent all my free time distracting myself with Roblox and other games, and i would play in the loneliest ways i could find. Safe to say, high school was a blur. I also feel like i weaponized my mutism to affirm to myself that i wasn’t supposed to be living there? I just tried to do as little as i needed. I did make a few friends if you could call them that. I try to really examine that time but i find it really hard to grasp. You kinda look forward to your teenage years as a child, a lot is supposed to happen. Not much happened. After i graduated in 2020, i went to a nice university in ontario for one year (online classes era) before taking a gap year to figure things out. Ended up pivoting to doing Roblox full time. Honestly i looked forward to university a lot cause i felt like i knew it would help my social skills. I just had no motivation education wise, i simply had never seriously thought that far ahead. Honestly the only life plan i had since 2nd grade was to be gone by 20.
I found a lot of success in 2022 now living alone in toronto, so since 2021 i genuinely haven’t been in, like any real life social situations. I mastered isolation long ago and never figured that my financial freedom meant i could go outside and mingle and enjoy things. I don’t really know how to, i’ve never ever done that whatsoever. I definitely tried man. but looking back at 2022 the shell shock was still so real. I’m addicted to watching Twitch for social stimulation. One time i donated 50 subs i knew i had gone too deep bruh i signed up for therapy so quick… I only donated 6 today
Today I went to an amusement park. I’ve been trying to think of myself more as a normal person, but the more i observe people the more pain, regret i feel as i see countless normal interactions present such a stark contrast to the type of life i’ve lived. I just want to integrate into society, but i feel so alien. Looking at other people, i feel like i was failed by my parents and robbed of agency, purpose, confidence and the ability to enjoy life beyond music and a few other escapes. Going outside always feels like i got a gun to my head, idk how to describe it. people are so scary to me
Had two more siblings after 2011, their development is going pretty shit to be frank. My parents are like ghosts, they don’t do shit. you can barely get their rich ass to buy clothes for their growing kids. Living with them it was hard to notice, but i’m really starting to think about what the average parental relationship is, and holy crap my shit is so heartbreaking. I’m worried if those kids will also fail to assimilate into society. They have like 0 experience going outside bruh. Won’t speak for my other siblings situations but i’m basically doing the best, and i’m still doing crap
I’m committed to undoing the damage inflicted on me, been in therapy for more than a year. But to help my family, it’s a big burden on me, sometimes i just wanna leave them behind so i can have my own shit in peace man. Nowadays I try to push my parents to do more but they are just so lethargic
What’s really been pissing me off lately is my mother’s demands to be treated like a normal loving parent? Am i tripping or do i have the right to like, cut her out completely? A lot happened i don’t really need to go into here

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2024.06.09 10:52 Count-Daring243 Best Floating Record Players

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Discover the latest innovative designs in the world of vinyl records with our Floating Record Players roundup. These cutting-edge turntables elevate your listening experience with their mesmerizing floating records, bringing together old school charm and modern technology. Our collection features the best options on the market, helping you choose the perfect floating record player for your home or office. Dive into our top picks and embark on a journey of sound that transcends time.

The Top 18 Best Floating Record Players

3-in-1 Jensen Turntable CD Radio, Cassette and AM/FM Stereo Speakers - The Jensen JTA-475 3-Speed Turntable CD Radio, Cassette and AM/FM Stereo offers versatile music playback with excellent sound quality, portability, and ease of use. However, some users may experience minor build quality concerns.
Modern Vinyl Record Player Stand with Bluetooth - Experience the perfect blend of retro design and modern features with the Victrola Liberty Bluetooth Record Player Stand, a 3-speed turntable that lets you stream your music wirelessly or play vinyl with ease, all in a stylish Espresso finish.
Audio Technica Fully Automatic Vinyl Record Turntable - The Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-GM Fully Automatic 2-Speed Belt-Drive Turntable provides a nostalgic vinyl listening experience with its automatic features, stereo sound, and high-quality components, making it an attractive addition to any home audio setup.
Pro-Ject's Dark Side of The Moon Special Edition Turntable - The Pro-Ject Artist Series Dark Side of the Moon turntable is a meticulously crafted piece of audiophile equipment, blending iconic album design with top-tier components, creating a stunning visual and sonic experience that transcends time.
Victrola Retro 3-Speed Record Player - The Victrola 3-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player, boasting built-in speakers, delivers high-quality vinyl sound plus the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity, USB recording, and an adaptable, compact design.
Crosley Cruiser Plus Bluetooth Suitcase Turntable in Tourmaline - Crosley Cruiser Plus Turntable - A compact, stylish, and portable 3-speed record player with built-in Bluetooth, adjustable pitch control, and full-range stereo speakers for enhancing your vinyl and digital music listening experience.
Bluetooth Vinyl Turntable with 40W Stereo Speakers - The Arkrocket Cassini Vinyl Turntable offers a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern technology, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, sleek walnut finish, and 40Watt bookshelf speakers for a powerful, immersive listening experience.
Sony Automatic Bluetooth Record Player - Experience the timeless vinyl sound with the Sony PS-LX310BT, a sleek and portable record player featuring automatic playback, Bluetooth connectivity, and a quality build for immersive listening experiences anywhere in your home.
Fuse Vertical Vinyl Record Player with Bluetooth and FM Radio - The Fuse VERT Vertical Vinyl Record Player with an Audio Technica cartridge, Bluetooth, and FM radio offers exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and versatile functionality for an unbeatable vinyl listening experience.
Stylish Modern Sleeper Chair with Linen Fabric - The Victrola Stream Onyx is a sophisticated turntable verified by the Works with Sonos program, providing rich, vivid sound and seamless integration with your Sonos system for an unparalleled listening experience.
Crosley Coda Modern Vinyl Record Player - Black - The Crosley Coda Shelf System - Black is a vintage-inspired, high-performance turntable with a 3-speed belt-driven system, Bluetooth receiver, and fully manual tone arm, perfect for enjoying both vinyl and digital music in a stylish and compact package.
Victrola Acrylic Bluetooth Turntable - 40W, 12-Hour Battery Life, Wireless Streaming, 2-Speed Turntable (33 1/3 and 45 RPM), Metal Tone Arm, Built-In Rechargeable Battery - Experience the perfect balance of classic vinyl sound and modern technology with Victrola's sleek, acrylic Bluetooth turntable, featuring True wireless floating speakers and up to 12 hours of playtime.
Aiho Modern Single Sleeper Chair with Linen Fabric - Pro-Ject's VT-E BT Black Vertical Turntable combines sleek design, easy setup, and Bluetooth connectivity for a premium audiophile experience.
Stylish Turntable & Speakers Package - T1 Phono SB, A2+ White - Experience immersive audio with the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB turntable and Audioengine A2+ speakers, expertly crafted for premium sound and design, seamless connectivity, and easy setup.
Stylish Floating Vinyl Turntable and Sonos Five Speaker Package - Experience the perfect combination of high-quality vinyl and immersive streaming with Pro-Ject: T1 Phono SB Turntable and Sonos Five - the ultimate high-definition audio package.
Crosley T160 Record Player with Bluetooth & Floating Design - The Crosley T160 Shelf System - Grey offers a stunning balance of style, functionality, and performance, providing a captivating vinyl listening experience with its sleek design, built-in Bluetooth, adjustable pitch control, and crisp sound quality.
The stylish and modern JBL Spinner Bluetooth Turntable with a high-quality moving magnet cartridge pre-installed. A stunning vinyl record player that brings you closer to your music while offering the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity. - The JBL Spinner Bluetooth Turntable - Black/Orange offers 5-star sound quality with its Bluetooth capability and high-quality components, creating an intimate listening experience with your favorite vinyl records.
Pro-Ject T1 Phono Permanent Magnetic Tonearm Wireless Bluetooth Enabled Record Player - White - Experience premium audio with the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable, featuring a dense, plastic-free plinth, belt drive design, and vibration-absorbing feet for optimal performance.

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🔗3-in-1 Jensen Turntable CD Radio, Cassette and AM/FM Stereo Speakers

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I recently got the Jensen 3-speed turntable CD radio, cassette, and AM/FM set and I can't express how happy I am with my purchase. I remember using my dad's old turntable and the nostalgia it brings back is just priceless. This one is a modern twist to the classic turntable - it plays not only vinyl records but also CDs and cassettes. Plus, it has an AM/FM tuner so I can listen to my favorite radio stations.
What I love about this product is that it is versatile. The turntable allows me to play 3-speed records, which gives me a variety of options. The CD player accepts both regular and rewriteable discs, while the cassette deck, although it looks a bit fragile, still works perfectly fine. This device also comes with features such as repeat of songs and tracks, skip/search forward and backward and random play.
The blue back-lit LCD display and programmable memory adds a nice touch to the whole setup. It's super user-friendly; even my grandma could figure it out! And let's not forget about the stereo headphone jack, perfect for those late-night listening sessions without disturbing anyone.
However, one downside I noticed is that the build quality isn't top-notch. It feels a bit plasticky and might not hold up over time. Another thing is that the speakers lack bass. But hey, considering how affordable this product is, these are minor quibbles.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a nostalgic music player that combines old school charm with modern convenience, the Jensen 3-speed turntable CD radio, cassette, and AM/FM set is definitely worth checking out. Just remember to handle it with care due to its somewhat delicate build.

🔗Modern Vinyl Record Player Stand with Bluetooth

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First of all, let me tell you about my experience with this Victrola Liberty Bluetooth Record Player. The moment I set my eyes on it, I was thrilled. Its retro design, available in on-trend colors, instantly captured my fascination. The built-in features like the CD player, FM radio, and USB player made it a versatile piece of entertainment. Plus, the ability to record from vinyl directly to USB without using a computer was intriguing.
The unit stands tall with four long legs and four short rubber feet. This unique design not only adds to its charm but also provides two different decorative options. The dimensions are just right - measuring 17.10 x 15.70 x 11-in and weighing 14.68 lbs. It's easy to move around and fits perfectly into any space.
While the sound quality is commendable, filling the room with a rich, full tone, the construction could use some improvement. The turntable feels a bit flimsy, especially the auto-stop button that sometimes fails to work. Also, there's a little wobbling when a record is on, but not enough to cause any skipping.
In terms of usability, setting up this record player is a breeze. Even someone who's new to vinyl could get it up and running in no time. The included instructions are concise and clear.
However, I did encounter a few issues with the build. First, it seems like there hasn't been much care about handling during shipping. The packaging was good, but it's not enough to prevent some minor damages. Second, I wish the legs could be secured better to ensure they don't pop out from under the record player.
Overall, despite its drawbacks, I believe the Victrola Liberty Bluetooth Record Player does offer a blend of vintage charm and modern convenience. It performs well, especially for its price point, and it's a nice addition to any room's décor. If you're looking for a stylish and functional record player that won't break the bank, I'd recommend giving this one a try.

🔗Audio Technica Fully Automatic Vinyl Record Turntable

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Discover the joy of vinyl with the Audio Technica AT-LP60X-GM automatic turntable. I've been using this product for a while now and it's been a game-changer. The fully automatic belt-drive operation with two speeds, 33-1/3 and 45 RPM, ensures smooth playback of your favorite vinyl records.
One of the standout features of this turntable is its anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter. This not only adds to the aesthetics but also significantly reduces vibrations and noise during playback, enhancing the overall listening experience. The redesigned tonearm base and headshell have also made a noticeable difference in improved tracking and reduced resonance.
The integral Dual Magnet phono cartridge with a replaceable diamond stylus (ATN3600L) provides rich audio quality, promising hours of listening pleasure. The AC adapter manages AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, effectively reducing noise in the signal chain.
What I particularly love about this turntable is its portability and compact design. It's easy to move around and fits seamlessly into any room setting. However, the hinged detachable dust cover could be a bit sturdier to better protect my vinyl records.
In terms of performance, this turntable performs exceptionally well, especially given its attractive price point. While it may not impress the audiophiles, it's a perfect introductory turntable for vinyl enthusiasts or anyone looking to explore the world of vinyl.
So, if you're in search of a reliable, easy-to-use turntable that won't break the bank, I highly recommend the Audio Technica AT-LP60X-GM automatic turntable. You won't be disappointed!

🔗Pro-Ject's Dark Side of The Moon Special Edition Turntable

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I've been using Pro-Ject's The Dark Side of The Moon Special Edition Turntable for a couple of months now, and I must say it's truly an audiophile's dream. The first thing that caught my attention was its striking design, which pays homage to Pink Floyd's iconic album cover. That, combined with the high-quality materials, makes it a standout piece in any home.
The sound quality is simply phenomenal. The flat silicon belt connecting to the AC motor ensures stable speeds, while the low-resonance tonearm in black aluminum and acrylic creates a captivating visual appeal. I love how the included Pick it PRO Special Edition delivers the rich sound expected from a Dark Side Of The Moon turntable, which is enhanced by the dimmable LED rainbow backlight.
However, there have been some hiccups along the way. One issue was the subpar power supply provided, which caused a buzzing noise in the speakers. I had to purchase an additional alim with a terrestrial to resolve this problem, adding extra expense to an already hefty price tag.
Another minor inconvenience was the non-included prism element from the video promotional material, an optional accessory that costs another 100€. It wasn't mentioned in the initial purchase, which caught me off guard.
Additionally, the support for the arm and the RGB backlight needed to be hand-tightened due to their lack of stability, but this wasn't a major setback.
In summary, if you're a music enthusiast who's ready to delve into the world of vinyl, Pro-Ject's The Dark Side of The Moon Special Edition Turntable may just be the perfect addition to your collection. Its exceptional sound quality and striking design make it worthy of a high-end turntable. Just be prepared for a few extra expenses along the way.

🔗Victrola Retro 3-Speed Record Player

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I recently got my hands on the Victrola 3-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player with Built-in Speakers, and it's been quite a nostalgic journey for me. This record player is a perfect blend of old-school charm and modern convenience. The three-speed turntable (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM) plays all my favorite vinyls, transporting me back to the days when music was a tangible experience.
One feature that really stands out is the ability to record your favorite music directly to a USB, no computer needed. It's like having a personalized mixtape from the past. Plus, its Bluetooth compatibility lets me stream music wirelessly from my smart device, making it versatile for both old and new tunes.
However, there are some downsides too. The build quality feels a bit flimsy, and the tone arm can be quite slow to lower, which might annoy some users. Additionally, the sound quality isn't top-notch compared to higher-end models, but considering the price point, it's quite reasonable.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a budget-friendly record player with a touch of vintage charm, the Victrola 3-in-1 Bluetooth Record Player might be worth considering. But if you demand impeccable sound and robust build quality, you might want to explore other options.

🔗Crosley Cruiser Plus Bluetooth Suitcase Turntable in Tourmaline

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Once a vinyl enthusiast, always a vinyl enthusiast. That's my motto ever since I got my hands on the Crosley Cruiser Plus Turntable - Tourmaline. It just blends old school music with modern technology seamlessly. When I first unboxed it, I was instantly charmed by its charming suitcase-style shell. It gave off a vintage vibe that I absolutely loved. Plus, the built-in Bluetooth receiver and stereo speakers took the convenience factor up a notch.
Navigating through the Turntable is a breeze. The adjustable pitch control and 3-speed feature (33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM) gave me the flexibility to play any vinyl record I wanted. And don't even get me started on the Bluetooth in/out capability. It was like having a digital music player and a vinyl record player all wrapped into one device.
One day, I had the brilliant idea of connecting my phone to the turntable and playing some of my favorite vinyl-to-digital remastered tracks. The sound quality was phenomenal, a perfect blend of digital clarity and analog warmth. Now, if only it didn't skip randomly sometimes. . .
Despite the occasional skip, the Crosley Cruiser Plus Turntable has been a reliable and enjoyable companion on my vinyl adventure. It's portable, easy to use, and best of all, it beautifully blends the charm of old school vinyl with the convenience of modern technology.

🔗Bluetooth Vinyl Turntable with 40W Stereo Speakers

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As a music enthusiast, I've had my fair share of turntables, but the Arkrocket Cassini has truly stood out. Upon receiving it, I was blown away by its stunning walnut finish and sleek design. The ease of setup was impressive, making it truly user-friendly. However, what truly captured my attention was the sound quality this turntable delivers.
It uses a moving magnet cartridge system, which offers a stable playback, allowing my vinyls to be enjoyed in all their glory. This turntable also supports Bluetooth, giving me the flexibility to connect with wireless speakers or headphones when I want. The included 40Watt bookshelf speakers are a cherry on top, providing clear and powerful sound.
The only con I noticed was that the turntable is a bit on the heavier side, making it a little less portable than some other options. However, this is a minor inconvenience for the incredible listening experience it provides. Overall, I highly recommend the Arkrocket Cassini for anyone looking to enhance their vinyl listening experience.

🔗Sony Automatic Bluetooth Record Player

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I recently got my hands on the Sony PS-LX310BT, a sleek and functional record player that's revolutionizing the vinyl listening experience. The first thing that impressed me was its easy setup. Unlike some turntables that can be a real pain to assemble, this one was up and running in no time.
One of the standout features of this record player is its Bluetooth connectivity. This allows me to play my vinyl collection on my wireless speakers, giving me more freedom and flexibility when listening to music. Plus, the auto-start function means I can simply press a button and let the music flow, without having to manually lower the tonearm onto the record.
Despite its minimalist design, the PS-LX310BT is built to last. Its sturdy construction and smooth operation make it a reliable choice for vinyl lovers, and its attractive appearance makes it a welcome addition to any room.
However, I did run into a few issues. For instance, the player's tonearm wasn't always able to pick up the record grooves, leading to some skipping and stuttering. Additionally, the player's built-in pre-amplifier wasn't as powerful as I'd like, making it difficult to get the full range of sound out of my vinyl.
Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase. The Sony PS-LX310BT is a solid record player that combines modern technology with the classic sound of vinyl. While it's not perfect, it's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a new turntable.

🔗Fuse Vertical Vinyl Record Player with Bluetooth and FM Radio

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I recently purchased the Fuse Vert Vertical Vinyl Record Player that comes with Bluetooth and FM radio, and boy, am I impressed! The sleek vertical design is perfect for my modern apartment, and it's a great conversation starter when friends come over.
One of the standout features of this record player is its ability to play 33-1/3, 45, & 78 vinyl records. The ceramic cartridge with a diamond needle delivers a rich mid-end and beautiful upper-range sound. The built-in FM radio, alarm clock, and Bluetooth connectivity make it a versatile device that can be used in different scenarios, like playing MP3s and tuning in to my favorite radio stations.
As for the cons, I did face some minor issues with the setup process. The instructions could have been more detailed, but with a little patience, I managed to get it up and running. Additionally, the internal speakers aren't as powerful as I would like, so if you're looking for premium sound quality, you might need to connect it to an external speaker system.
Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the Fuse Vert Vertical Vinyl Record Player. Its unique design, combined with its versatile features, has made it a valuable addition to my home entertainment setup. If you're in the market for a stylish and functional record player, I highly recommend giving this one a try.

🔗Stylish Modern Sleeper Chair with Linen Fabric

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I recently got my hands on the Victrola Stream Onyx, a modern turntable that seamlessly integrates with my Sonos system at home. This sleek black beauty was easy to set up - all it took was a quick scan of the provided QR code, and I was off to the races with the intuitive Victrola app.
The first thing that stood out for me was the sturdy, high-quality build of the turntable. It looks like a piece of art in my living room, and the matte black finish pairs perfectly with the rest of my Sonos setup. But let's talk sound quality; it's simply fantastic. Listening to vinyl through my Sonos system is an experience I don't want to miss now, whether it's playing old classics or exploring new indie gems.
One standout feature I absolutely love is the turntable's automatic tone arm lift function. It makes switching tracks so much easier, and you never have to worry about leaving the needle on a record when you're done playing. The illuminated control knob is also a welcome touch, allowing me to control my entire Sonos system right from the turntable itself.
However, no product is perfect, and the Onyx does have its drawbacks. I occasionally experience some dropped connections with my Sonos setup, which can be frustrating if you're in the middle of playing a record.
All in all, the Victrola Stream Onyx has been an excellent addition to my vinyl collection and Sonos system. Its sleek design and superior sound quality make it worth the investment, and it's the perfect companion for vinyl enthusiasts who want to stream their favorite records throughout their home.

🔗Crosley Coda Modern Vinyl Record Player - Black

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Using the Crosley Coda Shelf System has completely transformed my listening experience. Right from unboxing, its sleek black design made me think of a classic timeless piece. The process of setting it up was an absolute breeze, and in no time, I was spinning my first vinyl on its belt-driven 3-speed turntable, which flawlessly plays 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records.
One thing that stood out for me was its Bluetooth receiver. Streaming my digital playlists straight to the included stereo speakers was a super convenient feature, making this system perfect for both analog and digital media. The built-in FM radio added to its versatility, enabling me to tune into my favorite local stations.
The manual tone arm with a pre-mounted moving magnetic cartridge and adjustable counterweight ensures a smooth and accurate vinyl playback. I also appreciated its compatibility with the NP-15 needle, which I found easy to replace and adjust for optimal sound quality.
Despite its compact size, the Crosley Coda Shelf System packs a powerful punch. The vintage-inspired design includes an aluminum platter and a clear dust cover, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
However, one little inconvenience I had was the packaging of the slipmat. It arrived folded, affecting the sound quality initially. But with a solution like ironing it flat, this issue was quickly resolved.
All in all, the Crosley Coda Shelf System has rekindled my love for vinyl music and its vintage charm. The combination of its fantastic sound quality, stylish design, and versatile functions make it an absolute must-have for music lovers.
My only minor gripe – the speakers are somewhat small, and although they provide clear sound, I wouldn't mind if they were just a tad louder. However, this doesn't deter from the overall excellence of the product. So, if you're in the market for a high-quality, stylish, and versatile turntable system, look no further than the Crosley Coda Shelf System. You won't regret it!

Buyer's Guide

Floating record players offer a unique and stylish way to enjoy your vinyl collection. These innovative devices use magnetic levitation technology to create the illusion of a floating vinyl record as it spins. This not only adds a touch of futuristic flair to your home audio setup, but it also ensures smooth, quiet playback. If you're in the market for a floating record player, there are several factors to consider to ensure you choose the best option for your needs.

Features to Look for in Floating Record Players

Magnetic Levitation: The core feature of a floating record player is the use of magnetic levitation to create the appearance of the vinyl record floating in the air. This not only looks stunning but also minimizes vibrations and noise for improved audio quality.
Audiophile-grade Components: For the best sound performance, look for floating record players that use high-quality components like precision tonearms, durable cartridges, and premium speakers or amplifiers.
Compatibility: Make sure the floating record player you choose is compatible with a wide range of vinyl record sizes, including 7", 10", and 12" records. Some models may also support 45 RPM records for maximum versatility.

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Important Considerations

Budget: Floating record players come in a wide price range, with some models costing several thousand dollars. Determine your budget beforehand and prioritize features and performance over price.
Size and Space: Consider the dimensions of the floating record player and ensure it will fit comfortably in your desired location without overcrowding or obstructing other elements of your home audio setup.
Ease of Use: While floating record players are primarily focused on their appearance, it's essential to choose a model that is easy to set up, operate, and maintain for long-term enjoyment.

General Advice for Floating Record Player Buyers

When shopping for a floating record player, do your research and read customer reviews to get a sense of performance, build quality, and overall satisfaction. Make sure to visit stores or dealers that carry a variety of models, so you can see and hear them in person before making a purchase. Finally, invest in high-quality vinyl records to truly experience the full potential of your new floating record player.

FAQ

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Who is this article for?

This article is for music enthusiasts, especially lovers of vinyl records, who are interested in innovative and unique records players. The floating record players featured in this article offer a captivating and futuristic design that adds a new dimension to the listening experience.

What is a floating record player?

A floating record player is a type of turntable that elevates or "floats" the vinyl record from the platter, creating an illusion of weightlessness. This design, made famous by the [U-Turn Orbit Special Edition](https: //www. gofloating. com/), adds an aesthetic appeal to the player and offers a unique record listening experience.

How do floating record players work?

Floating record players use a combination of magnetic forces and specially designed components to levitate the vinyl record above the platter. This not only creates an attractive visual effect, but also helps reduce friction and vibrations, potentially improving sound quality. However, it is important to note that not all floating record players may achieve significant improvements in sound quality compared to traditional record players.

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What are the advantages of using a floating record player?

Visually appealing design with a futuristic and artistic appearance
Potential benefits of reduced friction and vibrations that may lead to improved sound quality
Offers a unique listening experience with the record "floating" above the platter

Are there any disadvantages to using a floating record player?

Higher price point compared to traditional record players
Some users may not perceive significant improvements in sound quality
The floating mechanism adds complexity to the turntable, which could increase the risk of mechanical issues

What should I consider before buying a floating record player?

Budget: Consider how much you're willing to spend on a floating record player, as they can be more expensive than traditional record players.
Features: Compare the features of different floating record players, such as manual or automatic operation, built-in pre-amplifiers, and the availability of replacement parts.
Brand reputation: Research the brand and its reputation to ensure quality and customer support.
Sound quality: Although floating record players may offer some advantages, make sure to review audiophile opinions and read reviews to assess the sound quality of a particular model.

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What are some popular floating record players on the market?

Some popular and well-regarded floating record players include the [U-Turn Orbit Special Edition](https: //www. gofloating. com/), the [Fluance RT85](https: //www. vinylrecordplayers. org/best-floating-record-player), and the [Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO](https: //www. pro-ject. com/en/products/turntables/turntable-the-box-essential-iii/).

How do I maintain a floating record player?

Floating record players should be maintained like any other high-quality record player. Ensure that belts are replaced periodically, the stylus is cleaned and replaced when necessary, and the playing surface is kept free of dust. Additionally, always handle records with care, and ensure that your floating record player is placed on a stable and level surface to prevent vibrations.

Do floating record players require a specific type of vinyl record?

No, floating record players are designed to play standard vinyl records. However, it is advisable to use high-quality vinyl records to ensure optimal sound performance and preserve the longevity of the record player.

How do I set up a floating record player?

Setting up a floating record player is similar to setting up a traditional record player. Connect the player to your amplifier or preamplifier, place the vinyl record on the platter, and gently lower the stylus onto the record. Ensure that the floating mechanism functions properly and that the record is not touching the platter or other surfaces.

What is the difference between manual and automatic operation in floating record players?

Manual operation in a floating record player requires the user to manually lift and lower the stylus onto the vinyl record. Automatic operation, on the other hand, utilizes a motorized mechanism to lift and lower the stylus automatically. Both types of operation can provide satisfying performance, and the choice between them ultimately comes down to personal preference.

How long do floating record players typically last?

The longevity of a floating record player depends on a number of factors, such as proper maintenance, usage frequency, and the quality of the components used in the player. Well-maintained floating record players can last for many years, but it is crucial to replace belts and styli as needed to keep the player in optimal condition.

How can I prevent my floating record player from shaking during use?

To prevent shaking in a floating record player, ensure that the player is placed on a stable and level surface and minimize external sources of vibration. For example, avoid placing the player near heavy traffic or a washer and dryer, and consider using a record weight to keep the vinyl record flat on the platter.
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2024.06.09 10:48 Open_Preparation_439 aiw for Wanting more freedom?

My mom is strict but kinda not strict at the same time. Staying up late was almost never an issue, i always went to sleep very late idk why. Having technology at a certain time stopped being a problem when i was 14. But my big issue is that im in the house ALL THE TIME.
Now the last time i had an actual friend that i would spend night with and hang out with was when i was in 5th and 6th grade. im going into 12th and i haven’t hung out with a friend ever since. most of 7th grade i’d just talk to the few friends i had at school, then covid hit and we never talked again. then 8th was online schooling, i had one friend that i’d barely even talk to. didnt hang out with anyone during summers.
Then 9th grade hits and im finally back in school. i know more than 60% of the people there, have talked to many people in my grade and above atleast once. but at that point im mainly just quiet, keeping to myself, made one friend for a short amount of time but then we just stopped talking. i start to not want to even go to school anymore, because i used to like going there to talk to friends but now i dont have any, mainly because the little friends that i did have would ask me to hang with them and i couldn’t because my mom wants to speak to every parent or she just flat out says no.
then i go to online school, even worse. no motivation to do schoolwork at all but oh well. i reconnected with some old friends but could never hang out with them so we just stopped talking.
My mom doesn’t let me lock my door unless my niece and nephew are here. if i go outside i have to sit on the porch, i cant walk to the gas station thats right at the corner by myself. i cant walk to the school park thats right down the street by myself,
Im now 17, recently reconnected with someone i met back in 2020 (a close friend of my cousins) , we’re just friends. surprisingly my mom let him come over, but it pretty much sucked because my niece and nephew were here and kept coming into my room and i couldn’t even close my door. so it reallyyyy sucked. we were literally in the middle of thumping eachothers foreheads (a petty fight) when she walked up to the door and assumed he was trying to kiss me, when we weren’t even close enough for a kiss. then she trips out about him being under the cover, even though it was cold as hell with the ac on and i wasn’t under the cover only he was, idk about yall but i dont see a problem with that. i feel like she was extremely overreacting, especially with how we are.
Then like a week later hes coming over and im taking my ps5 to my room because we’re gonna play cod, she gets an attitude and tell me we’re not gonna be in my room, i ask her why and she doesn’t give me a reason, just says that we arent. i ask her again and again, “why not?” its the same thing.
i know most of the time strict parents equals rebellious kids but i have never snuck out, or anything. im just always at home, i usually just take no for an answer, so i honestly dont understand why its so hard for her to trust me. every single day i just wanna rebel against her. This is literally the only problem i have with her, she just doesnt let me go anywhere or have privacy and it pisses me off. Now my closest thing to socializing is playing the damn game
So, im 17. its summer. and im going to be working allot to save up for a car, but in the meantime- im gonna get out of this fucking house when i can, ill argue with her if i have to. i just want to hang out with a friend and have fucking fun.
Am i wrong for feeling this way? am i overreacting?

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2024.06.09 10:48 Cultural_Reward6090 Aether story Tv Series

I've been playing Zombies for some time and have fallen in love with the aether storyline. I've watched countless storyline videos played several of the maps and just love it. I'm currently in school to become a screenwriter and had the idea to write a series about the aether storyline from world at war to BO4. I will be doing a mix of game order and incorperating some elements chronoligically. I would love for thoughts on thsi project and wonder if anyone would like to see my outline for the first chapter in the series ive wirtten which goes through all the world at war maps.

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2024.06.09 10:43 Medical-Ad-1931 17 year old, need advice.

I'm nearing the end of tutorial mode and about to graduate high school, and it dawned on me that I should probably fix a couple flaws I've got and I was hoping for some insight into what other ENTPs had to say.
There will be some off loading of trash that has been in my head for a while and just going to be honest with all the ugly thoughts I have, as ruminating with these thoughts without ever sharing them and letting them run rampant is going literally make me insane, probably.
CONTEXT(maybe important, maybe not. probably just skip to SITUATION ):
family is screwed(immigrants). somewhat desensitized but I can still recognize how dysfunctional my parents are. I've watched my parents fight and wreck the house for as long as I can remember once a week. one time I said to my mother after a particularly retarded fight and she was also in the wrong, If she called my dad a bastard but then does the exact same type of behavior she is no better and wouldn't she be calling for self a bastard also? I was only thinking that by using her own words and thinking, she could have no logical counter argument to this and concede. instead she tried to kill herself by popping 20 pills and sent to a psych ward and blamed me afterwards :) I've never been able to hold an intelligible conversation with them either, they make statements and claims without proof or any critical analysis.
I can't thank my family for anything except feeding and clothing me, at least I'm not in some temu factory so i guess it could be worse.
I wasn't really socialized, so I had a difficult time in school. I'm probably a tad on the spectrum so it didn't come natural either. the one friend a had, his mum only felt bad for me, which everyone knew. I was bullied for most of primary school but its probably good at that point considering how many issues I had. I was in between being a people pleaser for people who showed me a drop of kindness, and acting out because "since no body like me why should I like them".
during high school I think i gained self awareness and realized I can't keep blaming the world, (like my parents) and by critically thinking about what other may considered common sense, I somewhat domesticated myself and stopped acting out and learnt how to socialize and not polarize everyone. I stopped debating and using mental gymnastics to mess with people as payback and mocking people. No longer a social pariah and most people like me (as long as I my distance) and not get close.
people who know me before I changed think I'm smart but an asshole. people new people I've met think quiet and reserved.
SITUATION
I'm about to graduate and I've gone a long way to solve several glaring problems but they are mostly behavioral but not mental as I still think the same way. I'm always playing devil's advocate in my head for literally everything, which makes me think I'm quite objective, but I also not because I don't even have opinion anymore, just perspectives.
My main issues I've been using a persona for a long time. I don't debate people or argue with them. I barely even speak and I'm mostly reserved. however its impossible to form a relationship under the pretext of a persona, as the relationship is with the persona not me. I want to be able to integrate who I am and what i really think with a set of behavior patterns that is socially acceptable. I crave interaction with people and it is not lost of me it's because I'm always pretending so I'm dissociated and not actually getting interaction and its all a game in my head, but if I drop it I'm not ever sure what more "natural" personality is anymore. (advice)
Most conversations to me seem meaningless and It's not that I don't like to talk i love to. I love debating and exploring ideas, even if arguing just for the sake of entertainment, but people don't. most conversations around me that I have to engage have no substance. people say "how are you" even though they really don't care (believe me when I first was learning how to socialize I took this as face value, they in fact do now what to know how are you). how do I talk with people naturally, especially small talk when it a. confuses me and b. bores me unless the conversation has a purpose or topic?(advice)
I'm probably also somewhat narcissistic. I don't think I'm are narcissist because I don't wish harm upon others, at least not anymore, but I can't help but see what people do with first intention in mind. its like I think everyone else is a narcissist, which probably means I am a narcissist who's just projecting. I can't tell when people are being nice to me and why. To appear altruistic so others treat them better, because that definitely works I've noticed, or to satisfy their own ego as a "good" person so by being nice they affirm themselves. A lot of the time, after interactions with people I automatically start assuming the worst of intentions they have just to be safe. The things they say I analyze in more perspectives that I can count but settle with the worst just to be safe and not get screwed over. what is actually going on?!(advice)
Now to a somewhat comical issue, I had no idea how to talk to girls. There has been multiple times I've fumbled relationships served to me on a silver platter catastrophically. every conversation I've had with a girl has mean drier then the Sahara desert. "wyd", "doing anything this weekend?", "do you have siblings?", "you hair is soft, can i touch it?!?!". like what am I even supposed to response with, or they realistically expect me to say? "nothing", "yes", "yes", "no...?!". I know Its probably over for me, but I can't even talk to a girl in general its like they operate on a different social system. Sometimes they just get angry at me and yell at me. I don't even know anymore.(advice)
I make fast friends with people all the time (guys), but they always vaporize after a while when I get tired of saying the right things and playing my cards to their interests, so I'm acquaintances loads of people but none close.
As I've said I've mostly taught myself how to appear "normal" but It is not in fact normal, and I'm probably going to give myself schizophrenia if I don't learn to fix these problems. I don't want these issue to compound and try to fix them when I'm 30 and my find is not plastic enough to make these changes, so any honest and object advice, or even different perspective would be appreciated. I don't want to turn into my parents.

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2024.06.09 10:41 Open_Preparation_439 No freedom

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2024.06.09 10:30 urnothegoodguy_rick I can’t stop thinking about what he did to me, I just want it to stop.

(Sorry if I broke any rules I’m new please tell me if so) TW: mention of weed and SA
To start i f21 and a friend Jake ftm21 had a sleepover 3 months ago with another friend, Isabel. I have known of Jake since elementary and we got closer in the last year of high school. I had always been more comfortable around him and he was just a really touchy feely person. Holding hands, hugging, leaning his head in my shoulder, etc.
I was a bit worried about his girlfriend, especially with her being a close friend, seeing us like that so I would jokingly push him away but he never got the message. I will admit I’m the type of person to worry if I bring up something like that I would ruin the relationship, so I never did.
So at this sleep over we all got a faded, we watched movies and played games, it was all fun till it came to actually sleeping. I was in the middle of them on the bed because I had this funny ASMR video for them to watch and Jake just laid his head on my shoulder and his hand went under my shirt, touching my side, back, and stomach. I tried to tell him to stop moving his hand and to watch it sense he was touching my lower stomach and close to literally touching my chest.
He gave me a ‘why’ or ‘I’m cold’ but after a few times he stopped. Later in the night I woke up to him saying something and taking my face to make me look at him in the pitch black room. He was so close out lips actually touched. To add to that his hand started to move and move up to my chest and he ended up actually touching it. I had to move his hand away and just went back to sleep.
He did the same thing the next morning (still not sober) and when he got to close again I told him to move it and he did, by moving it the smallest amount. That night when I got home I cried the hardest in my life and I could still feel his hands.
That was a few months ago, but I’ve told one person and she’s my best friend. I haven’t said a word to him or his girlfriend, no one else. I think about that night literally everyday and I have to physically pause what I’m going to try and stop thinking about it. I feel like it’s too late to say anything to him. I’m still confused why I didn’t move or do more to stop it.
I’m thinking about telling my sister just to have someone to actually talk to, and Jake. I’m still not sure of what to even say to him. Do I tell his girlfriend? I don’t wanna start drama, but I do feel like she should know, I would wanna know?

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2024.06.09 10:29 DONOHUEO7 What VR multiplayer games are slept on?

Personally I can't get enough of Strayed, its basically old school "legacy" Rust in VR, it's a bit rough around the edges and doesn't do anywhere near enough in terms of VR mechanics. I usually hate lazy VR games when they have a flat screen UI and lazer style point inventory systems, (VR game developers take note, play A Township Tale, that's the benchmark in VR UI and VR game mechanics).
Yet despite its flaws, it's so dam fun to play, farming, PVP, and base building! I've been dreaming of a game like Rust in VR for years, since the OG Rift days, is it perfect? No, is it fun to play? Hell yeah!

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2024.06.09 10:28 Impossible-Flow-5896 Re-Making Yansim <3

Hello all!
I had a discussion with my boyfriend, he's in school for coding and software development and he pretty much can read Yandev's coding and even rework it. I'm currently working on models and adding my own things to the game and I'm going to try and finish/remaster it.
I was just wondering if anyone would like to submit their OCs to replace Mida and Rana for rivals. This entire re-write might take me a while since my BF and I work full-time jobs. But I'll try to keep y'all updated. Volunteer work would be really nice!

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2024.06.09 09:58 Ok_Camera563 Why am I not healing? I’m doing everything right. How do I fix it? Help me please

context first, I’m sorry, i haven’t been fully diagnosed. I am currently 18 & autistic. I know its common for people to lie about this stuff but I’ve just run out of money trying to see doctors. I know I have cptsd or something similar though. I don’t want to go in depth on my symptoms but just ask if you don’t believe me.
6 years old I was cornered and flashed by a classmate my age. 8 years old I remember something but don’t know what. 11 years old pinned down by an older classmate. That same year I was stalked by a male classmate into the bathroom who then touched my chest several times. Another girl had grabbed my ass in front of everyone. I reported both to police and all my friends blamed me. Memories from after that happened but are sparse. When i was 12 i got into a relationship with a 15 year old for 3 years who was weird. At 15 freshly broken up with her I was groomed by an older woman (22ish) into a weird suicide / sex thing, convinced to starve and hurt myself alongside sexual jokes. I had a complete breakdown and left, again my new friends took her side because I was too aggressive. Shortly after this the man who stalked me and groped me moved schools to find me. His friends all followed me around. All of this alongside severe violent bullying in school that led to violence and sexual assault. I had friends, 2 attempted suicide, another one attempted while on the phone with me. I was supposed to save them and stuff. I had anorexia from 11 to 16ish (still kind of recovering.) i suspect I had a psychotic episode when I was 15.
But I found someone really loving after this, who I’m still with and is my age.
I am supposed to be healing.
I function fine, kind of. I dont remember a lot and often confuse myself. I self-medicate with a lot of allergy medicine so my body can relax. I ended up being an honor graduate, learning coding & having a 4.000 GPA. I work for as long as I can in the day. I play games and hang out with friends. But i dont feel like I’m healing at all, not in the slightest. I’m emotionless until I’m not, blowing up and getting paranoid and deleting all my socials. I have a lot of qnxiety, keeping me from driving and the emptiness gnaws at me. But I function fine on the outside, I exercise, I eat well, what else can I do? I don’t know how to prod these parts insight myself. My biggest issue is sex, i have sex, and its fine. But I can’t stop thinking about sex, i’m horny when I don’t want to be and for things that disgust me deeply. I get so ashamed I wanna puke. I had masturbating but I have to do it.
What do I do? I’m not suicidal but sometimes I feel like I can’t heal qnd I should just kill myself. Even with my accomplishments it doesnt feel like I ddi them. I just feel like a bunch of people in a trench coat, my actions confuse me and I don’t understand what comes out of my mouth even in simple situations. I feel like myself sometimes and the world is vivid, but I feel like I have to fight other parts of me to get my chance in my head. How do I even fix this? I’m doing everything right and not healing. What do I do? Any help, any advice, please?

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2024.06.09 09:47 notawisemanforsure I think I'm not the brightest bulb but what are your thoughts on my cognitive profile?

When I was a kid I was forced to unknowningly take WISC IQ tests and a porteus labyrinth test due to poor school performance and disability suspicion arising from that, they were surprised that I have scored 126.
English is not my native language probably that doesn't matter anyways.
My first IQ test in life was when I was 6 years old it was a test about labyrinths (porteus labyrinths) I scored a 96 out of that. The paper also had a psychiatrist note in bottom like this: - Physical development: Normal - Mental development: Normal - Social / Behavioral development: at the level of a 4 year old, abnormal
Second IQ test (WISC-R) was when I was 8 years old which I scored 115.
Third one (WISC-R) was from when I was 12 years old which I scored 126. In none of tests I was aware it was an IQ test I was just told it was a quick exam that was required for my schooling.
Fourth one (WISC-IV) was from when I was 14 years old the only IQ test I was I'm aware of I was taking an IQ test I was never told my score but based on their reaction after they talked to my parents probably it was upper average. This wasn't a WISC-R but a WISC-IV instead.
All of those tests were required because of extremely low academic performance ( I was under performing in mathematics compared to peers and after some point I started to under perform in language/grammar too), they never figured out what was wrong with me eventually I got a dyslexia diagnosis which was later revised to Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and since many people think Autism = intellectual disability in my country they generally give Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis for people with normal IQ.
I recently got a hold of my papers;

My working memory is absolute bottom 4 backwards and 5 forwards in digit span, interestingly enough this is only for numbers for anything else like a place I have visited (roughly location, color and shapes of objects) or some catchy music I heard I was able to hold such information with really good accuracy for like an entire day.
Only things I'm good at are matrix reasoning, coding and block design everything else is either low or normal
I did shown aggressive behavior such as yelling or not following directions against the psychiatrist as the note given and they didn't think the score was valid too (for the test I had when I was 12.)

Health issues: Because of poor parenting, parents misusing alcohol and smoking way too much and chugging out little amount of money they earn (we were a lower middle income family with total net worth of roughly $100k) I wasn't able to live healthy.
I was exposed to lead dust from dad which he worked with while he did wash his hands little he knew that his work clothes would bring the dust to house and spread it to everywhere including my toys, my food. I never had lead poisoning nor my blood levels were checked but for sure I was exposed. Food I ate was cooked in an oven with presumably cadmium paint, it was made in 1980s with no regulations in place. Russian no brand cookware and pottery, probably don't want to know what those bright red glazes made from. I wasn't able to eat enough meat due to misuse of money by parents and my B12 levels were abnormally low, low B12 wasn't treated until I was 17 at the time of treatment I had a B12 level in blood around 90 pg/mL. Mother smoked a lot while she was pregnant, she would smoke a pack per day draining a hole in their pocket and harming me.
I don't think any of my IQ scoring holds to this day, I believe I'm in lower average end simply having poor working memory makes everything irrelevant, It's something that I need most but I can't. I'm tired of having to bring paper and pencil everywhere when a calculation is required.
I can't calculate even simple numbers really ask me what is 9 + 9 no answer I have to count in my head to find out.
When I was 7 years old I really loved mathematics I enjoyed it so much but when the multiplication went in that was the time I basically quit mathematics. I can't hold multiplication table in head It's straight up impossible I had to go in long 2 years of rehabilitation centre for the "disabled" to do mental math to some extent and what's the outcome? I forgot it, I can't do mental math.
Even though I can't do mental math I can grasp logic behind something pretty well eg: I don't know answer of 9 + 9 but I figure out why they would add let's say a given number in a formula so that made me get into programming even without being able to do mental mathematics I was able to figure out things like how to do 3d projections without all those messy complicated maths (though without trigonometry knowledge I made fake rotations using skewing which didn't end up looking best) and write software that rendered 3D pictures as fun little side projects. I was practicing coding since that time but my enjoyment in this hobby also lost lately because I wanted to do something different than this.
I would spend time stimming and imagining about inventions/objects I would create, I imagined a factory to make them and imagined objects spinning showing all their glorious details from production to packaging I would imagine it those may be a smartphone, a tv remote, a display technology using good ol phosphors with an uv light hitting them with specific angles creating a "crt without crt just phosphor", imagining about designing user interfaces for product screens, showing the glossy glass and their micro scratch markings on them it was the most enjoyable thing for me while it caused me to stim a lot by flapping my hands together sometimes resulting in cuts due to fingernails going fast through skin (I explained people that I was feeling my dreams when I did this they found it weird but many people around me accepted it without an issue as "kids these days")
Lately I noticed further degradation of my working memory I'm no longer able to keep a song in head and perfectly remember it's lyrics without distorting or making up something or mentally remember a place with good accuracy and not that related to working memory but ability to mentally spin objects that I imagine also become harder and more stressing. I took the CAIT online digit span test and I scored 3 backwards 4 forwards.
Without good working memory being able to reason about something has no value thus for long time I thought I had to make something that would make people progress further because there's absolutely no mission in real life we make the "game", I guess I wouldn't able to fulfill my dreams I've had as a child as a person with no friends whatsoever and liked to be alone just imagine future projects I could been made this has devastating results, I have now a diminished mental health as result of bad working memory I know nothing I imagine will happen.
Clearly I'm not smart at all, whatever caused this I'm not sure but possibly irreversible, living with poor working memory is low quality life with low chances of success.
I took multiple online IQ tests (mostly unrelated to wm).
Symbol search 100 Mensa Denmark 129 Beta 4 matrices 105 (with an error margin of 8) Mensa Norway not in the range < 90 Ravens progressive matrices clinical edition 112 CAIT digit span ~80
Not an IQ test but HumanBenchmark has a relation to working memory which is correlated with intelligence:
https://preview.redd.it/x7a3p3su1i5d1.png?width=896&format=png&auto=webp&s=b9dd072b1d94667d87e175ec7732a3e685554420
Note: I did rush through matrix tests without giving enough attention until time runs out.
TL;DR: I have working memory deficits and childhood proctored IQ test score of maximum (WISC-R) 126 and minimum (Porteus Labyrinths) 96 never had a proctored IQ test as an adult. I'm only good at block design, coding and matrix reasoning nothing else.

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2024.06.09 09:46 Floatinghamster1 Letting Go or How I Learned to Truly Love The Sandbox

I thought I’d share this after a series of good experiences running a game recently. I felt that it something that GMs/DMs run into occasionally or perhaps it could be a learning experience as it was with me.
So I’ve been playing tabletop roleplaying games for around 17 years. But I didn’t cut my teeth on traditional starting games, like Dungeons and Dragons. In fact, my first game was the Chronicles of Darkness (I believe that’s the name of the series, I always just called it World of Darkness). More specifically Changeling: The Lost. It was a nice, straightforward system, but one that emphasised these deep, interpersonal narratives, and had this detailed and interesting lore. It was more about telling a story, rather than playing a game. It had a profound impact on me and how I run my games from then on…And part of the problems I’d come up against later.
Over the years, I have run years long campaigns to one-shots, covering a range of systems. I’ve mostly ended up running science fiction games, with the occasional foray into horror or fantasy. I’ve ran things as rules-light, with a focus on story first, rules second. I sort of run a sandbox at the start of games, but they always end up drifting into this grand narrative that they players want to pursue. Chapter one is always a ‘Fuck around and find out’, and when players become a little more aware, when they’re presented with several hooks, when they’re settled into their characters, it tends to change into the narrative-led campaigns I’d like to think I’ve done an alright job over the years, gaining experience with each session ran, though I would not call myself an expert.
A few years ago, I was recommended Stars Without Number by a friend. My gaming group was finishing up a fantastic campaign (I was the player this time) and were looking to the future. I volunteered to run a science fiction game but I was about to go with my choice game of Mongoose Traveller. However, Stars Without Numbers seemed good. It was straightforward to learn for both GM and players, had a plethora of tools to use and I could create my own setting.
The campaign was great! I thoroughly enjoyed it and I believed (or hoped) the group did too. There was mixture of laughter, joy, sadness, horror, anger, confusion and all the great elements of a game. In fact, it got me hooked onto the whole OSR movement. (I know there is a disagreement about what truly is OSR, but I believe Kevin Crawford’s games are OSR…Or at the very least, that gateway drug into it). However, there was one thing I struggled with. Burn out. The ending of the campaign could have been better. I’ve reflected on this for a while, and I think it was apparent to both myself and my players. I was tired…And I wanted to finish something that I had planned to go on for a little bit longer. My ending I originally planned was blown out the water and significantly improved by what the players did, and done in such a way that would allow us to return to the setting in future.
But why was I tired? Simply put, I was too focused on making everything bespoke. Maybe out of stubbornness, or maybe out of the compulsive need to be making a campaign my own, I ignored the fantastic toolkit provided by Kevin, or the tools provided by others in the community. I created a sandbox, the players latched onto a hook and I needed to carefully and cautiously create every intricate detail. NPCs, religions, worlds, government systems, quests, encounters, food, cultures, names. Nothing must be left to chance and I must handcraft everything. The players make their decisions and I get to work. Sometimes it takes an few hours to prepare…Sometimes longer…When it is created, and I present it. Sweat falls from the brow, my eyes well up at the hard work. I’ve done it. I’ve done it.
…Only for the players to ignore most of it…
I laugh now and I recount a particular experience when I created an Alien-themed dungeon exploration. It took weeks for me to create this bespoke planet, dungeon, alien, clues, lore…Only for the players to by-pass it a good chunk of it. We had fun, there was tension, there was cheers when the alien creatures were defeated, and there were gasps when the alien abilities were discovered…But the experience broke me and it was at this point, I started to really feel the burn-out.
Now, allow me to diverge slightly on different (but relevant) tangent. A few years ago, I used to work as a teacher. People in the UK (but I suppose the same could be said elsewhere) know that teaching is a tricky job, with uncompetitive pay, ever-increasing high workloads, ever-present burn-out. I was entering a school as an NQT, being the only person who taught my particular subject. It very hard, but rewarding. But in that first year, I made all these resources, activities, plans. Everything must be organised for the enjoyment of the class, if I don’t have absolute control over this, they won’t learn or enjoy…Doesn’t this sound familiar? After my first year, I began to take stock and one of the best pieces of advice I was given was…Work smarter, not harder…Sounds easy right? But this was revolutionary to me at that time. So I began to get into my own, looking through what in the past year worked, what didn’t, and how I could streamline it as much as I could. I managed to get into my own groove as a ‘chalk and talk’, old-school (pardon the pun) teacher. The lessons with the less prep and easier activities, ended up being the most fun for us all. Why? Because I wasn’t killing myself with overwork and the kids knew that. If did this with my teaching job, why the hell wasn’t I doing it with running campaigns!?
So after that campaign, I just became a player for a while. Getting immersed into the world of the OSR, learning how other GMs run their games and taking inspiration from low/no prep. A few months ago, some friends outside of TTRPG gaming were going through a tough time. I suggested that we all meet up regularly to play games online. We started to do this, and we wanted to make it a bit more of a permanent fixture. Going off the recent success of Baldur’s Gate III, I suggested we play a TTRPG. Some of the group had a little experience with one-shots I ran in the past (and had fun!), some had no experience. So I decided I would run a Worlds Without Number game…I would run a fantasy game (outside of my typical sci-fi comfort zone) and I would run it milking absolutely every tool I could. I would be the laziest GM there was. Everything was to be completely randomised. Names, quests, locations, hooks, encounters, enemies, traps. I would merely act as a glue to fit it all together…Or to ditch it if needs be. I created a basic world, history, calendar and religion. These could fit on a small document and be vague enough for players to explore as they see fit. I created a starting encounter (prison break, a nice Elder Scrolls feel to it) and after that, the group took over. A few landmarks, cities and villages were scattered around. No work was done to them unless the players stated they would go there. So far, blood cults have been infiltrated, dungeons delved, they have been exiled from villages and they’re currently in the middle of taking down a gang. All created by what they wanted, and what was rolled. The most I have prepped for a game was 6 hours, before we even started (this was the world-building creation stated before). Since then, I have been 45 minutes to 1 hour prepping. I have never prepped for more than 1 session ahead. Maybe a little more prep with dungeon delving, as I’m getting used to making dungeons on DungeonCraft and using tools on Roll20, but prep is taking nowhere near as long as it once did. I’ve been running this for several months and it’s going great. I started to let go…
What has trigged this self-reflection? My players are saying how much they are enjoying it. They’re creating resources, lore, and memes. In fact, they are enjoying it as much as if I’d made everything by hand and had control in absolutely everything. The only difference is that I’m not breaking my back to see it happen. It’s been such an enlightening experience running a game this way. I know that there may have been other factors in all this and that our collective enjoyment can’t just be down to a single lightbulb moment, but I feel it’s worth sharing.
We live in world where there is an expectation that GMs have to reinvent the wheel and create everything by hand and establish these grand narratives, whilst also dealing with the insane workloads that come from that. People talk about a GM shortage sometimes, and I feel that this mindset, does have some bearing on the issue. I know many people might say that ‘online person doesn’t use the tools properly. Doesn’t have fun. Eventually uses tools. Has fun’ but I think there is a huge mindset shift that goes with this.
Similarly, there’s probably people reading this saying ‘Woah, get a load of this guy making the absolute worst choices when running a game’ and ‘I’ve always run games in this way, this isn’t revolutionary’. Well to me, it was. Moreover, I think there is an immense pressure out there to create and plan way too much. Sometimes learning is about making the mistakes and building from that.
So, work smart and not hard GMs out there. Avoid what I did…Or, actually, do what I did. Learn what you can do, self-reflect, make those mistakes, and learn to avoid in future.

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2024.06.09 09:45 lowley6 advice for enjoying video games again

long time gamer but as times have changed, I'm not playing games for 7 hours straight after coming home from work or school. my day to day changes from day to day and I find I have a lack of consistency and therefore some weeks I'll get to play for a few hours a few nights in a row and then I'll go weeks without playing again.
this makes it hard for me to enjoy video games, despite wanting to want to play them, I just can't come to enjoy them. aside from online shooters, I like RPGs and other story based games but my problem is that when I go so long without playing and eventually come back, it feels like I'm in someone else's playthrough.
I guess I'm looking for advice on 2 things: 1) how can I enjoy gaming again & 2) any game suggestions that can help curb my mentality of playing "someone else's playthrough"? the last "good" rpg I played was Jedi survivor and that took me a little over a year to beat, granted it wasn't on the deck but my goal is to use enjoy the sd a little more.

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