What's the best website or course that I can take for free right now to learn German? I like them to be very structured and test your knowledge often. I've always had a passion for German (probably inherited from my father, who spoke German but has since forgotten most of the language) and now that my family is taking a trip to Germany and Austria over the summer l'd like to start learning. I want to eventually become fluent in German, or around B1 level. Depends on how learning goes. I've been on Duolingo for weeks now but feel like I have not learned much. I only know simple phrases and don't have remotely any understanding of the grammar.
Also, I'm shy with my pronunciation of things and don't really have a private place to practice with it so I haven't improved on that much. If it matters at all, I'm 15.
(In school right now I'm taking French for an honors diploma- they do not offer German. I have to take it for 8 weeks next year too but I'm going to guess it's not going to interfere too much with my learning of German)
Apologies if l've made any mistakes. This is my first post(technically second, I just posted the same thing on a diff page) on Reddit and I'm very new here anyway so I don't know the whole workings of the system.

Hello everyone,
I am new to Germany and its hard for me to communicate to others without German. So made a decision of learning German.
How to start, everywhere I go, they just start with the grrman phrases. When I learned English it was mot like that.
Any suggestions will help, and please go for free courses and yeah I saw the wiki page.

This is a straight to the point buyers guide for people that are wondering if any of the AL ships are worth buying or not. I am here to give you an idea of what's worth, and what's not. I will rank them in descending order for convenience. Keep in mind that these are from my own opinions on the game: my word is not law. These are just my recommendations from my personal experience and a spur of the moment deal personally.

Best Pick: AL Montpelier

This is a premium version of Cleveland, the USN tier VIII CL. However, unlike the later AL premiums, AL Montpelier was unique in at least, a very minor way: She has tighter shot grouping due to a 2.15 sigma versus the standard 2.0 at the cost of slower reload at 0.5 sec slower (7 sec vs 6.5 sec). The result is overall consistent salvos, at the cost of just a little DPM that can be fixed with Adrenaline Rush and Top Grade Gunner, depending on how you build her.
Besides that, she also has un-nerfed version of radar, at a 30 sec vs 27 sec on Cleveland. That doesn't sound like a big deal, but if you run Consumable Enchantments and or Surveillance Radar Mod 1, you have a larger number that the percent based changes will take affect on. Essentially, with both the commander skill and 2nd slot upgrade, you get 39.6 sec vs 35.6 seconds on duration. So a radar build is not bad compared to Cleveland. Besides that, she doesn't have access to the catapult fighter consumable, but that is super seceded by radar and anyways so who cares.
And above all else, it is a Cleveland, which is IMO, a very competitively viable cruiser at tier VIII, with it's very small citadel, thin profile / narrow beam that leads to a lot of over-penetrations, good DPM, good concealment, and good AA. It really only lacks in the speed, gun range, and shell flight time problems, which can be remedied with skill and positioning.
As far as the commander voice acting, Rie Takahashi voices Montpelier. If you do not know who that is or do not care, and just want to know if the commander's voice is annoying or not, then be happy that she isn't overtly grating compared to some of the other commanders you can get. I find her rather composed, cool, and relaxed, fitting the trope of kuudere, if you even know what that means.
TLDR: Premium Cleveland with higher sigma, slightly lower RoF, Longer lasting radar.

Runner Up: AL Sovetsky Rossiya

This is a premium version of Sovetsky Soyuz, the VMF (Soviet Navy) Tier IX BB. Like Montpelier, she is slightly unique to her tech tree counterpart, bar being premium, by having standard battleship dispersion (USN, Royal Navy, German, etc.) instead of Russian BB dispersion formula that gets way better inside 15km. She does also have 1.8 sigma versus 1.7 sigma, for slightly tighter shot grouping. So, while Soyuz excels at mid range, Rossiya excels at long range, which does reasonably well considering the average high tier meta these days.
Other than that, you retain all the upsides of Fast action Damage Control Parties, the tough hull design of the Sovetsky Soyuz. The only other thing you DO NOT get is the AA, as she has the Hull A of Sovetsky Soyuz, and in turn has worse AA overall. In fact, she has such bad AA that only Musashi beats her out in having worse AA for Tier IX battleships. So yeah, CVs that know their targets will have free reign on you, so stick close to allies in CV matches.
Now a I'll be honest with you, Rossiya is not a super competitive BB at tier IX, so this choice is really just down to being different in few ways instead of blatant copy paste. Really, only AL Montpelier is the only super competitive option here. So above all else, Rossiya is a side grade if anything and you should not fear of having FOMO for not getting her. Besides, she's not an historical ship that is going to get removed because it was OP, so fret not (COUGH COUGH MUSASHI, COUGH COUGH ALASKA, COUGH COUGH MISSOURI).
Lastly, the commander is voiced by Manami Numakura. I can really only characterize her as cool, tough, deep voiced anime woman archetype. I dunno really how to explain it that well, so I apologize for anyone that likes her due to my poor description.
TLDR: Premium Sovetsky Soyuz Hull A with 1.8 sigma and standard battleship dispersion.
OK, with those two out of the way, I want to put a disclaimer here that the next ships are purely optional and not super worth it IMO and really only selected for being different than the rest, I.E. not something that is currently offered in other ships / premium ships already in-game.

Optional 1st Pick: AL Prinz Heinrich

This is a premium version of Prinz Heinrich, the tier VII german battlecruiser of the Ersatz Yorck class. She is a 1 for 1 copy of Prinz Heinrich: no special differences here besides premium benefits.
Now, while she is not unique in any way, she is not a bad battlecruiser for tier VII standards. This mainly comes down to the 50mm deck plating she has in a tier wrought with battleships with just 26mm of plating on their decks. Really, any tier VII battleship that has more than 27mm of plating is really competitive in this tier, simply because they don't get overmatched or full-penned by HE. It's sort of why Scharnhorst '43 is so popular and good, since she doesn't get chunked for 10k when hit by 15 in + guns (380mm guns for ya'll metric nerds).
Besides that, she's not slow as hell, going at a decent 28 knots, has 15in guns herself, has fast acting DCP, and is the first ship in the german battlecruisefast battleship line that gets that sweet improved secondary dispersion formula, which despite the 9km max range, means that she has free DPM to let the game play itself essentially. Combined with torpedoes, she can bum rush many slower and weaker battleships that the german battlecruiser line is famous for. And on top of all that, she also has hydro for better pushing to see torpedoes earlier, or push smoked up ships.
Now for some cons, the guns, while using battlecruiser dispersion have an awful 1.5 sigma, so your shot grouping is... bad. Do not be surprised if a lot of your shells in your salvo get a mind of their own. Besides that, she's on the below average end of HP for tier VII, at 56k. Also, she does have 25mm bow and stern. She does have a 30mm extended belt (colloquially known as an ice breaker), which is followed by 120mm extended belt, that protects the lower portion of the ship from overmatch bar 18in guns that she MIGHT face in the likes of Georgia, Sun Yat Sen, Musashi, and Tsurugi, and Adatara. Still, that doesn't mean she is immune from overmatch, as the odd shell can still get through her bow and stern and chunk you, so do not bet on it 100%.
Now that is for the most part, the review. However, for any true fans out there, they know that Prinz Heinrich from AL is actually a P-Class cruiser, AKA Schill in this game. Since Schill was a limited time ship that required whaling for her, and that wargaming dropped the ball and just did "Oh this ship has the same name! Here ya go!" then you know how much this kind of sucks. If you just like Prinz Heinrich, and want her as a premium, you can ignore this tidbit, but for any true fans that DO NOT have Schill, you're shit outta luck.
As far as commander goes, the voice actor, Hiyori Nitta, does a wonderful job characterizing a carefree and bubbly character. As previously mentioned, I recommend putting her on Schill if you really care about game accuracy, that is, if you even had Schill to begin with.
TLDR: Premium Prinz Heinrich copy-paste. Get it only if you really like Prinz Heinrich (the ship) which is actually pretty good for its tier, and want a premium version of it, or Prinz Heinrich as the character.

Optional 2nd Pick: AL Shimakaze

Hoo boy, this one might be controversial. This is a special ship (NOT a premium ship) of IJN DD, Shimakaze.
Shimakaze really needs no introduction. It is the old school torpedo boat that coined the phrase "Torpedo soup" or at least contributed to that phrase. It can put 3x5 23k damage, 12km Type 93 long lance torpedoes into the water. It has some of the best concealment for her tier, getting down to 5.6km surface detect, and good speed at 39 kts (42 kts when speed boost is active). It has been here since the games launch, and well, admittedly, or at least in my opinion, has seen better days.
Still, while some other DDs might have powercrept her a little, you can't mistake the fact that a well played Shimakaze can terrorize a team that lacks the tools to pin her down. Even if that is seldom the case most of the time (48% win rate on NA out of 8 million battles), the ship still has strong tools when played to it's strengths. 23k damage torpedoes are no joke... if you get hit by them at least, as they have a pretty awful average reaction time of ~9.35 sec (according to wows ship builder). Now, this can be sort of remedied with building for torpedo speed, getting torpedo tubes mod 1 and swift fish to decrease that time to ~8.5 sec, but that's still far above the average of 7.8 sec most torpedoes have in other nations. Still, if you get the right angle, devstriking a full HP battleship is not uncommon if you get a perfectly lined up shot. Thing is, it takes WAY more skill and positioning than you think it does, especially considering that most top tier players sort of know what they're doing, and that a lot of top tier ships can run hydroacoustic search these days.
Combined with the fact that she has some of the worse gun DPM of any tier X DD, and has fairly low HP for the tier, it can be fairly hard to play this ship unless you get just the best matchmaking ever. It's a real feast or famine type ship, which I would say summarizes most of the IJN Shimakaze line in general, bar maybe the mid tiers. All this really means is that Shimakaze is NOT the most competitive DD at tier X, as arguably many other nations have better torpedo boats, or better yet, opt for hybrid boats that can defend themselves fairly well, such as the Pan Euro DDs. Still, as mentioned earlier, if played to her strengths, she can be a good ship, but all I am arguing for is that she is not a meta ship, at least in my opinion.
Now, onto the whole Special Ship thing. Yes, this IS a tier X ship that can be bought for money. And YES, this is like the ARP Yamato deal, allowing noob whales to skip to tier X and forgo all the blood sweat and tears that goes into grinding to top tier. And YES, IT'S A SHIMAKAZE, THE TIER X NOOB MACHINE. I DO NOT HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR MANY AL SHIMAKAZE PLAYERS EITHER. With that out of the way, what benefit do you get for getting a special ship version of Shimakaze?
Well, to start, Special ships essentially have the premium bonus package already baked in, I.E: +50% Credits, +100% Ship XP, +100% Commander XP, +100% Free XP. On top of that, you also have a reduced repair cost compared to a standard tier X. Besides that, you can freely swap commanders onto this ship like a premium ship with no retraining required, making it a good trainer. These are the ONLY 2 reasons that make this ship more economically viable compared to Shimakaze. While the bonus package on Shimakaze can achieve 1 of these 3 effects, the other two, reduced repair cost and free commander swapping, puts this above standard Shimakaze as a result.
So, unfortunately, This is a slightly better Shimakaze. So if you REALLY like Shimakaze, and want a premium version of it, well, here it is, for a lot of goddamn money. Like $100+ expensive. Go figure ya know?
Also, the commander is voiced by Saori Hayami.
TLDR: Special Ship verison of Shimakaze. Take if you are a whale have a lot of expendable income to burn, AND really like Shimakaze (The ship), and or really like Shimakaze (the AL character).

Optional 3rd Pick: AL Yukikaze

AL Yukikaze is a similar version of the IJN DD Kagero, but with F8 torpedoes and no option for torpedo reload booster.
Now, this is the last of the semi-unique AL ships, as every other one has been copy-paste. Yukikaze at the very least is different in that she has F8 torpedoes. These differ than Kagero's choice by having less range, (8km vs 10km), higher damage (21k vs 20k), faster reload (104 sec vs 112 sec), and higher speed (76kts to 67kts) which also leads to a better reaction time of ~8.8 sec vs ~9.45 sec.
Now, does this make Yukikaze better? No, not really, as 8km is rather short range for high tier standards. It does make them almost break past ~8 sec reaction time with a full torpedo speed build, the best of any type 93 torpedo, but combined with the fact that it has no other differences in gun handling, DPM, HP, and consumables, I find this shorter ranged torpedo to be a high risk high reward setup, which already exacerbates high tier IJN DD gameplay further than it already is, being so heavily feast or famine.
I can really only recommend this ship if you really like Kagero for whatever reason and really like the 8km F8 playstyle. That and if you like the history of the ship and or like the character of the ship, voiced by Kana Yuuki, despite how annoying and self aggrandizing her character is made out to be.
TLDR: Kagero but 8km F8 torpedoes.
OK, now for the ships I really do not recommend at all for varying reasons. The reviews are going to be more brief from here on out.

Skip 1: AL Cheshire

Only get this if you really, REALLY want to get Cheshire right now. Currently, regular Cheshire is off sale, and cannot be obtained. For whatever reason you think you might need Cheshire, this is the only way to obtain her at the moment in AL form. Which more than likely means that if you want her, you are more than likely a fan of the AL character, as the ship itself is pretty bad. Kind of polarizing given that Cheshire in AL is pretty meta, and her in WoWs she's pretty solidly in D tier for competitiveness.
She is essentially a worse Albemarle, having no Spotter Plane, and garbage DPM for the tier. Really, the 9.2 in guns really only offer 59mm of pen vs 34mm, and better AP pen with overall flatter flight times, but not by much. The armor is Okayish, but trust me when you will get smacked through your bow and stern often, as you have a stepped citadel that if you get overmatched through either direction, you WILL get citadelled. While you get that 50% cit and hull repair party, it really doesn't matter that much when it happens so often, or you just get straight up dev striked. Combined with the lack of spotter plane, that 16km gun range will feel really short, especially when you are bottom tier.
You can at least be happy that the AA she has is up to par in how she is in AL, as it's best in class for her tier. Well, mostly, but her Flak Count is above average at 6+1, and combined with always having defensive fire, I recommend getting the commander skill Focus Fire Training, so you get that +1 flak cloud for 8 in total, which combined with Defensive fires flak buff, those flak bursts will do 7k a pop, Which is the equivalent to instantly destroying about 7 to 3 planes depending on the type if they run into it while DF is active.
Besides that, the commander is voiced by Shizuka Ishigami, and well, pretends to be a catgirl.
TLDR: Get this if you really really, REALLY want Cheshire and you don't have one, or because you really like the AL character.

Skip 2: AL Hornet

This is just Hornet. You can get her cheaper with a 25% discount coupon. It's also a CV, which I imagine is not everyones cup of tea.
The commander is voiced by Nozomi Yamamoto, and personally, I enjoy the happy go lucky characterization she has. This might be the ONLY reason you want to get Hornet, that or because you like the cool skin the ship has, and or the free 10 point commander.
TLDR: Get regular Hornet with 25% discount. ONLY buy this if you love AL Hornet (the character) to pieces.

Skip 3 & 4: AL Azuma and AL Agir

These two are just Agir and Azuma, coal ships, that you can get absolutely for free. They are also not really the best Tier IX cruisers anyways, as Azuma is super vulnerable to battleships, and Agir doesn't match up to the likes of other large cruisers at this tier.
That said, I can only imagine you getting these ships for the same reasons for Hornet, and that is because you are a fan of the AL characterization of these ships, as Azuma is voiced by Kiyono Yasuno, and Agir, Ayane Sakura. Or you just like the ship skins.
TLDR: Get Azuma and or Agir for free with Coal. ONLY buy this if you love AL Agir / AL Azuma (the characters).

BONUS: Commander Pack

Hahaha no. Unless you really love AL and don't mind by dropping... looks at price... 100$+ USD and getting a ton of fully voiced commanders, then go for it. The only other reason would be because you are a fresh player and need 10 point commanders for most of the nations in this game, which is really only useful if you need say concealment expert on destroyers for example, then sure, go for it if you find that to be an OK option.

EDIT: BONUS BONUS: AL Littorio

I forgot AL Roma, I mean AL Littorio is also a thing, and on an 80% sale.
Anyways, Roma herself sucks.
The guns have so much muzzle velocity that you will overpen targets 50% of the time. Combined with the Italian / french dispersion, which is one of the worst battleship dispersion formulas for battleships. So, they are fairly inconsistent guns as a result. Still, if the guns behave, they are pretty mean, as they have a lot of penetration for 15 in guns, on par with some of the best penetration for tier VIII battleships. They also have the best damage for 15 in guns for the tier as well. The gun handling is at least not total crap, as they have 30 sec 180° rotation time, which is above average for most BBs. The forward gun angles are decent too, at 31°, but her rear angles are worse at 40°.
Speaking off, the armor is fairly good at a first glance, with 45mm deck, 70mm deck sides, and a fairly small superstructure which has extra protection from her 90mm dual purpose guns 40mm barbettes and the conning tower. The citadel is slightly above water, but it is not a turtleback, so you WILL get punished for being broadside, considering the armor is 375mm + 40mm of armor or protection. The 40mm inner plate is not overmatchable at least, which is a small plus. At least, compared to the tech tree Tier IX and Tier X that have 25mm plates under their turtleback.
She also gets points for good concealment for her tier, being among the best, at 13.39km base, 11.7km max.
Overall, she's... a tough and sneaky nut to crack, unless she shows broadside. The guns themselves are a massive dirce roll each time, and kind of suck. When they behave though, usually at range, they are amongst the best 15in guns at tier VIII.
Oh and Roma is voiced by Yui Kondou.
Oh wait. This supposed to be Littorio. Whoops. Then that would be Shizuka Itou that voices her. And Yes, if you didn't know, this is for all intensive purposes SHOULD be AL Roma. The simple version of this is that the Vittorio Veneto class all had striking unique features that set them apart at a glance. There was a controversy a while ago about AL Littorio literally being Roma with a skin, as if you demout the camo, the Roma nameplate is still there. Same goes for our Tech Tree Vittorio Veneto, as it is too, just Roma. In fact, the upcoming Spanish Tier IX premium Victoria will be the first version of Roma that is somewhat different. But honestly, it doesn't count.
TLDR: It's a freaking Tier VIII BB on 80% off. Get it while it's hot I guess. Besides that, she has poor gun handling and accuracy, but strong armor (when angled), and good concealment.

Am I being played by this German man?
I (26F American) recently met this German man (28) and I need to know if I’m being played or if he’s nice. I don’t know German dating culture, so I’m hoping I’m not falling for a flirty man that doesn’t actually like me.
I met him about a month ago while we’re both traveling South America and we’ve been on many dates. But he says things that are a little too sweet, which is why I’m suspicious.

1. He got my number because we were in the same WhatsApp group. When saving my contact, he asked which color heart he should put by my name.
2. We went to a restaurant where they give crayons to draw on the paper that covers the table. He said “let’s write our names….do you know how to draw a heart?”
3. He’s been talking about making plans to meet up in the future. Each time I tell him my travel plans, he says, “I could meet you there [Asia, Germany, the US].” I have plans to see him this summer after him telling me to visit like 10 times.
4. He invited me to take a weekend trip with him. I didn’t think he was serious and I didn’t think it would happen. But he was like “let’s book the tickets now” and then we did, it was lovely. Easy to travel with.
5. He always asks if I like certain things about him or his clothes. Asking if I like his beard, his eyes, the color of a shirt he’s wearing, his legs lol, etc. He showed me a bunch of tattoo designs and he’s getting the one I said I like.

All of this and he doesn’t say that he likes me and the only compliment I’ve received is that I’m smart and he likes the way I tell stories. Additionally, he takes hours to text back. He never makes the first move either; I had to kiss him and I had to hold his hand (Okay not fully true, I THINK he tried to kiss me the first date but I pulled away. He didn’t try anything after that).
We all know these traveling romances don’t normally form a relationship. I’ve been taking it slow because I thought I would never see him again. I’m a relationship girl and I don’t want to start something that he’s not serious about. I was dumped by my ex last year so now I’m extra cautious. I’m not dating someone unless I think I could potentially marry them or spend significant time together.
Is this flirting just casual German dating culture or does he like me?

So I've posted a lot of times on this subreddit, and a part of that is because I haven't fully fleshed out the details of my world; I had a basic idea of what I wanted my world to look like, the types of magic I wanted to be there, and the world in which I wanted that magic to occur. I'm someone who likes grinding down on my magic system until it makes sense, so I haven't really been able to focus on writing my actual story, although in fairness I've tied up a few plot threads. Now, I think I have a genuine final product and can actually start writing my story. So here it goes.
FUNDAMENTALS
The three fundamental forces in my universe are Dream, Spark, and Sacrifice. Dream is the product of the underworld, Sacrifice resides in the domain of the living, and Spark is the energy that binds and separates the two worlds. I'm very fascinated by the idea of making a sacrifice, or the spilling of blood in many cases, being necessary for dreams to come true.
Dream, in this context, is imagination, memory, past, future, desire, fear, all that does not yet exist but existed or has the potential to exist. The fuel of Dream is memory, because a dream that is not remembered, even subconsciously, is one that ceases to exist, and Dream tends to absorb memory.
Sacrifice, in this context, has a more neutral meaning than we're used to; it only means a change in the mortal realm, mental or physical, that initiates the coming to life of a dream. Think of a mother, who sacrifices or is made to sacrifice her body for 9 months to give birth to the dream of a child, the possibility made real by the change in the mother's physical circumstance. Or an empire; someone dreamed of it, but they needed to spill blood to bring it into fruition. The blood and death, not the action, is the sacrifice, and that sacrifice brings life to a dream.
Spark, broadly, is energy. From a metaphysical perspective, it is the energy that carries out a sacrifice and, using that sacrifice, brings Dream into existence. Two people needed to perform the action of intercourse for the mother who gives birth to a child to have made a sacrifice; the act of intercourse induces the sacrifice, which is the state of pregnancy. To go back to the empire example, you need to perform the act of stabbing or shooting a bunch of people, or if you're not into all out war, the act of slitting the throat of the king, for instance. The act induces the sacrifice, which is death, which enables the dream to come true. But more broadly, spark is literally energy, the force that makes the planet move, the sword to swing, the fire to burn.
The child of Dream and Spark is Will. Will is consciousness, the ability to make something happen, to manipulate energy to accomplish a purpose, to make the dream come true.
The combination of all three, Dream, Spark, and Sacrifice, is what creates life, a physical manifestation of the Will; this is what makes life special above all other things. When in your physical body, the Will is bound by that body because the body created by Dream, Spark, and Sacrifice creates a barrier that the Will cannot cross, which is why almost no one can manipulate energy on their own. Once you die, you either cross into the Underworld, the land of dreams, or a Sacrifice in the form of emotional connection interacts with the Will to block it from returning to the Underworld, binding you to the Mortal Realm, making you a ghost, a will that exists in the Mortal Realm but without a physical body usually cannot perceive the world except for other Wills, trapping spirits stuck in the Mortal Realm in their own memories unless they can use the body of another as a host.
The exception to the binding of the Will to the body is through Dream; when you dream, your Spark transfers your will to the Underworld, where all dreams live. Spark has a natural magnetism towards the Underworld, and the Will has a natural attraction to Spark, meaning when you're asleep, Spark is no longer bound by consciousness and is able to take the Will to its natural home before waking. As I said before, dreams are fueled by memory, so when you dream, the Underworld is slowly taking memories from you until you wake up, meaning that most people forget most of what they dream about.
The Mortal and Immortal Realms are separated by a substance in the air known as Valin Steel, which has the effect of cancelling out any binding effect of a sacrifice, detaching Spark energy from the physical form it is bound to, causing it to by default return to the Immortal realm. When Spirits are summoned from the Immortal Realm to the Mortal Realm, that creates a disturbance which causes Valin Steel particles to form into visible chunks of a metallic substance stronger than normal steel. Valin Steel is particularly dangerous because of its combustibility, with only a small amount of exposure to fire being sufficient to cause explosions that can level neighborhoods if not cities with just a few pounds of material.
One other reaction is that of the Will interacting with the physical world. The Will generates Spark, and when it is not bound to a physical body but is still bound to the Mortal Realm, that Spark, when a spirit uses it to manipulate the Mortal world, sinks into and irradiates any material under it, which creates a substance called Emanation, which contains certain levels of Spark, which means it can be combined with other ingredients to induce specific magical effects when the solution makes contact with something; Emanation is thus the basis for all magical potions.
MAGIC
As I said, the Will of a living being cannot cross past or alter that body, but when a living thing dies, while most go to the Underworld, some are trapped here, without a body to bind the Will. Unbound, a spirit's Will allows them manipulate the Spark, and this forms the source of all magic in this world; the key to using magic, therefore, is developing some type of relationship or having a pre-existing relationship with a spirit. Without any sacrifice, spirits can use telekinesis, lightning generation and manipulation, and thermokinesis. Because Spark forms the basis of cognition, spirits can enter your brain and steal your thoughts and memories, share thoughts and memories by imparting them to the being they're passing through, essentially able to impart "suggestions" that, in their strongest form, can act as a form of hypnosis.
Spirits can also briefly possess creatures, but bodies are generally not equipped to handle two sparks in a single host. A spirit possessing a body would cause every part of that body to want to move, and having two sparks in one body can end up killing the host because without constant movement the extra spark ends up just absorbing oxygen from the air for stimulation. This is why when possession occurs it is usually only for brief periods, like a minute or so. The exception is if people learn certain war dances which allow them to use their whole bodies, they can be possessed, therefore possessing the power of spirits, for a much longer time; they have to keep dancing to maintain the stability, and this form of magic use has given birth to multiple martial arts styles based on encircling and constantly barraging your opponent; some of the arts are called Sand-Dancing, Water-Dancing, and Mud-Dancing, all based on using bouts of telekinesis to quickly harness easy to manipulate materials to overwhelm opponents (the inspiration for these martial arts styles would be Capoeira; Capoeira is extremely effective and allows for constant movement).
So the biggest fuel for my magic system is the issue of perception. Most people can't remember visiting the Underworld, most people can't see beyond their bodies, most people cannot see ghosts in the Mortal Realm, and most ghosts cannot see the Mortal Realm because they don't have a physical body with which they can perceive. This creates a situation where, while anyone can use magic because most people can develop some type of connection with spirits, it is difficult in practice for most to do so.
But some people are born with, or in rare cases develop, a unique bond with dream, giving them some or all of these abilities. Really creatives, people with certain mental disorders, or people born from uniquely difficult circumstances that required sacrifice, usually on the part of the mother, that is greater emotionally or physically than what would otherwise be expected, are more connected to Dream, and are therefore more able to perceive it beyond just their physical senses. This represents around 10% of the population; a strong sign of one of these abilities is lucid dreaming, because it means you are able to navigate the Underworld while not having your memories stolen, meaning you can essentially access the dream world whenever you sleep, or if you're trained whenever you want. Seeing spirits in the mortal realm is rare; around 2% of people have the ability, and it's really useful because spirits have the ability to manipulate energy but can't perceive the world around them, meaning that you can make a deal with a spirit for them to lend you their services in exchange for lending your body to them. Another rare ability is astral projection, which comes hand in hand with the ability to perceive the Mortal Realm as a spirit because both involve the ability to perceive the world beyond your physical body. So these ghosts, unlike others, are under normal circumstances essentially autonomous because they can perceive the world around them, meaning they can interact with the world without the constraints of a physical body. These are usually the deadliest types of spirits.
In order to change the nature of something, you need a sacrifice and a spirit must provide the spark necessary to activate that sacrifice. There are three different types of sacrifices:

1. White Sacrifices, which are made by causing mental anguish or connection. This sacrifice is necessary for two purposes; to create and bind someone to a magical oath which makes it so such an oath cannot be broken as long as the person bound to the oath remains bound, or to create a magical bond between two or more beings, allowing those bonded with each other to communicate telepathically, to perceive events through each other’s eyes, to share memories, and when one dies, to share a living body.
2. Red Sacrifices, which are made simply by spilling blood. This sacrifice is necessary to transform the physical form of one thing into another form. For instance, to transform an inanimate object into another inanimate object, one must coat that object with their own blood, and have a spirit activate that blood sacrifice by using their spark. Typically, Red Sacrifices involve shedding one’s own blood to change their physical form; when Red Sacrifices are activated, their form changes. When transforming into a form larger than themselves, the spell will cause a person to absorb the soft matter (water, sand, dust, mud, etc.) around them to gain mass, and when transforming into a form smaller than themselves, they shed mass in the form of “Formsand”, which they can then use to transform into their original form. This sacrifice can be permanently imbued as an ability to change into a specific form and back using tattoos made from emanation; the process of tattooing spills the blood necessary for a blood sacrifice, and the specific ingredients, the placement of the ink, and the Will of the tattooer and the tattooed determine the specific form they turn into. Descendants of those who shape shift inherit some of the characteristics of the altered forms of their parents.
   1. Some animals have also evolved ways of using Red Sacrifices to give themselves enhancements, such as the ability to breathe fire.
3. Black sacrifices, which are made by taking a life. This sacrifice is necessary to bind spirits of the dead to a physical form. The target spirit can perform or activate the sacrifice, but if the target spirit is one that the magic user wishes to control, another spirit has to make and activate the sacrifice. This can be used for a variety of purposes, including permanently binding spirits to a physical object and forcing it to do the bidding of the user, and permanently binding a spirit to a dead corpse, giving them new life in a new body.

Spellcasting is the act of giving spirits you are bound to instructions to perform an action. Basically, spirits recognize certain words as commandments to perform an action based on what they've learned; the more people that recognize a specific word as a specific command, the more potent that spell becomes. Spellcasting in the context of telepathic acts is often performed with songs or poetry, with certain phrases being used as a form of hypnotism as the melodic effect coincides with the spirits placing ideas in your head; this also happens to act as a sort of work-around to the requirement of possession for mind control because the spirit doesn't need to channel their energy through the whole body, just the mind, and they don't need to completely enter the person's body to influence them; this allows some magic users to cross the line from hypnotism into genuine mind control.

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This is intended to be a point of reference rather than suggestions for design, but with the number of medieval-based fantasy RPGs out there, I figured this might be useful.
Regarding accuracy, there may be points of contention among medieval enthusiasts, so I'll do my best to support my arguments
Sword Names
Naming conventions are likely not terribly important to many designers. However, if you want to separate your classification style from Dungeons and Dragons (who refer to mail armohauberks as "chainmail") and other entertainment media, this explanation may be helpful.
Specific typologies of swords are very scarce in medieval manuscripts, and the most common description of any sword, regardless of geometry, is simply called "sword". And though I have seen names like "longsword" and "bastard sword" used in Early Modern texts (Capulet: "What noise is this? Give me my longsword"), I haven't seen them in medieval texts, though that does not necessarily mean the terms were invented in the 16th century. Overall, I would still say "longsword" is a fair term to use in a RPG
However, swords that classified as a longsword in museums are typically of hand-and-a-half grip, which means they can be effectively used in either one or two hands, much like a bastard sword. As such, there is no consistent historical or academic distinction between the longsword and bastard sword. If you refer to every mid-length sword as a longsword, there is no contradiction here.
The "great sword" is particularly confusing. Again, a modern use refers to large two-handed swords often as a greatsword, and this is not necessarily wrong, but there is some complicated context here. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Gaels referred to their two-handed swords as "claymore" which translates to "great sword". However, the Tudor dynasty banned Gaelic in the 16th century, and later on, "claymore" was used to refer to Scottish short swords. In medieval manuscripts however, the phrase "great sword of war" referred to a sword with the geometry of a bastard sword (with a grip length of a hand and a half) and it was theorized by Ewart Oakeshott that its intended use was for "ponderous" mail-defeating blows on horseback due to its weight distribution. These swords saw use generally through the 13th and 14th centuries and fell out in favor of more specialized swords such as the longsword proper, which featured tapered designs more suited for defeating plate armor, which emerged as a full plate harness sometime near end of the 14th century
Weight
Regarding weights, swords are deceptively light, and it's been reported that historic swords in the Met's gallery have much better balance than modern replicas. Here are some weights listed for various swords:

• British two-handed sword, 15th century, 5 pounds 3 ounces, total length 4 feet 9 inches
  
• Italian two-handed sword, 15-16th centuries, 6 pounds 2 ounces, total length 5 feet 6 inches
  
• German hand-and-a-half sword, early 16th century, 4 pounds, total length 4 feet 2 inches
  
• German hand-and-a-half sword, early 15th century, 3 pounds 7 ounces, total length 4 feet 1 inch
  
• German rapier, late 16th century, 3 pounds 11 ounces, total length 4 feet 6 inches
  

(The Met appears to have stopped using the term "longsword")
Function
Before the late 14th century, swords typically had flat or lenticular blades and broad tips meant for hewing. Their increasing mass from earlier centuries implies that they were specialized for defeating mail armor. As such, in the 15th and 16th centuries, Irish and Scottish infantry were still wearing mail armor without plate defenses on the body, and their claymores featured broad blades of German construction, supporting the argument for defeating mail. Modern impact tests show that swords do a fantastic job of inflicting grievous injuries through mail armor, even though the sword doesn't actually cut through the links.
As plate armor increased in prevalence, swords with tapered blades, diamond cross sections, and reinforced points proportionate followed suit, and from what I've seen of surviving pieces as well as artwork, tapered swords and "estocs" dominated in presence during the 15th century. Medieval dueling accounts and at least one full contact sparring YouTube channel I've seen (Dequitem) demonstrate that thrusting strikes against gaps in plate armor such as the inner thigh and underneath the aventail or sallet visor are quite accurate and deadly, which contradicts a popular notion that swords were merely backup weapons, nearly useless against plate armor.
Further, those who might not deny the effectiveness of swords may still say that polearms dominated the battlefield, though this claim requires more nuance. Since set-piece, open field battles were often separated by years (3 years between Formigny and Castillon, 10 years between Crecy and Poitiers), many active knights would live without ever seeing a full blown battle! Instead, the most common military engagements were night raids, small scale sieges with ladders, and minor skirmishes and ambushes—all situations where the sword would prevail. Even in open battle, once unit cohesion started to break down, close-quarters combat with swords, axes, and warhammers took center stage, as is famously evident in the Battle of Agincourt 1415
It is also widely believed among medieval enthusiasts that swords are inferior battle weapons to the mace and warhammer, due to their ability to inflict concussive force through plate armor. Medieval fight reenactor "Dequitem" addresses this concept thoroughly in his response video to Matt Easton, where he supports his argument with clips of full contact combat with blunt weapons: https://youtu.be/TbiGZNNs2oI?si=PIPYUDPUsMFYkM2K
To summarize the video:

• swords have more mass and more rotational force on the swing
  
• mace and hammer strikes are only effective against the head (against armor), but don't deal one-hit stopping power
  
• maces and hammers have a much smaller width of effective striking contact, and are easier to parry due to the angle of incidence
  
• thrusts in the halfsword are both powerful and accurate, and thrusts are more difficult to parry than other strikes
  

Other Videos
Two-Handed Sword vs. Battleaxe: https://youtu.be/MdgSBRGJ4mA?si=azdnqX4j4hoL98pL
War Flail vs. Billhook: https://youtu.be/8HHcS-XKr3o?si=4K1zLYa63scHsJTF
Pollaxe vs. Pollaxe: https://youtu.be/OAddX--V19w?si=o8ZpkqNWqPT255Ip

Hello everyone,
I have made the observation that text-to-speech (when dictating a message for whatsapp for example) seems to have problems with specific phrases, resulting in sentences being cut off at specific words. in my case, this is for german, but maybe this can also be observed in other languages?
yesterday for example I tried to sent the following message
"if there will be a game 7, it will be sunday 21:30". the assistant recognized every single word correctly, as shown on the display, but afterwards when he repeated what I said, he just left out everything before the "7", so the sentence was "7 it will be sunday 21:30". i tried it with different other sentence structures, but android auto always cut off everything that I said before "7".
i also remember in the past I once tried to send a message stating when I will arrive home. It was the same then. I said something like "i will be home at 5:30", android auto did recognize every word but then the repeated and sent message was only "5:30".

Example of the kind of use I have in mind: "As it happens, I speak some German".
Here's the Wordreference entry for "as it happens":

as it happens expr (surprisingly, as a matter of fact)
überraschenderweise Adv
tatsächlich Adv
in der Tat Rdw

Meanwhile, Google Translate, DeepL Translate and Reverso Context mainly suggest "Zufälligerweise" and "Zufällig".
So, which of these options is most idiomatic?
Update: It hit me that I should check out dict.cc too (a source I, somehow, often forget about!), which I'm doing now, and I'm seeing some other options, like "It so happens that" = "So kommt es, dass", which strikes me as among the better alternatives for the kind of phrase/tone I have in mind.
Before I thinking of "as it happens", I considered "by the way" ("übrigens"), but I ended up thinking that "as it happens" seems more suitable. Maybe "by the way" would be a better choice in terms of the conversation that sparked my curiosity about this in the first place. I elaborated on said conversation in this comment.

1. "Challenge your writer to explore 'Hiraeth,' a Welsh word representing a homesickness for a place that may not exist. How does this deep yearning for an elusive home shape your character's quest for identity and purpose?"

1. "Encourage your writer to delve into the concept of 'Kintsugi,' the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection. How does your character's resilience and acceptance of flaws contribute to their growth and strength?"

1. "Prompt your writer to consider 'Yūgen,' a Japanese aesthetic concept that suggests a profound awareness of the universe's beauty and the emotional response it evokes. How does your character's appreciation for the mysterious and sublime shape their worldview?"

1. "Challenge your writer to unravel the complexity of 'Orenda,' an Iroquoian term representing a mystical force of personal power and presence. How does this spiritual energy empower your character to overcome challenges and inspire others?"

1. "Encourage introspection through 'Desiderium,' a Latin word encapsulating the intense longing for something lost or unattainable. How does this profound yearning drive your character's pursuit of greatness and fulfillment?"

1. "Prompt your writer to explore 'Ziran,' a Chinese concept emphasizing spontaneity and naturalness. How does your character's ability to embrace the flow of life contribute to their adaptability and potential for greatness?"

1. "Challenge your writer to contemplate 'Dasein,' a German term exploring the concept of being and existence. How does your character grapple with their own existence, purpose, and the pursuit of a meaningful life?"

1. "Encourage your writer to delve into 'Philoprogenitive,' a term expressing a love for and desire to have many offspring. How does your character's approach to family and legacy shape their motivations and aspirations?"

1. "Prompt your writer to consider 'Areté,' a Greek virtue encompassing excellence, moral virtue, and living up to one's fullest potential. How does your character embody and strive for excellence in their actions and endeavors?"

1. "Challenge your writer to unravel the complexity of 'Tikkun Olam,' a Hebrew phrase meaning 'repair of the world.' How does your character embark on a journey to make a positive impact on the world and contribute to collective healing?"

1. "Encourage introspection through 'Eunoia,' a Greek word signifying beautiful thinking and a state of mental clarity and goodwill. How does your character's positive mindset and intellectual depth contribute to their journey towards greatness?"

1. "Prompt your writer to explore 'Amor Fati,' a Latin phrase meaning 'love of fate.' How does your character embrace and find purpose in every twist of destiny, turning adversity into opportunities for growth?"

1. "Challenge your writer to contemplate 'Ephemeralization,' a term coined by Buckminster Fuller to describe the ability to accomplish more with fewer resources over time. How does your character's efficiency and innovation lead them towards greatness?"

1. "Encourage your writer to delve into 'Cacoethes Scribendi,' a Latin phrase expressing an insatiable urge to write. How does your character's passion for storytelling and expression become a catalyst for self-discovery and influence?"

1. "Prompt your writer to consider 'Ekaggata,' a Pali term for one-pointedness or concentration. How does your character's ability to focus their mind contribute to their mastery of skills and their journey toward greatness?"

1. "Challenge your writer to unravel the complexity of 'Sankofa,' an Akan word meaning 'go back and get it.' How does your character's connection to their roots and history shape their path towards greatness?"

1. "Encourage introspection through 'Panache,' a term signifying distinctive and stylish flair. How does your character's unique style and charisma set them apart and propel them towards achieving greatness?"

1. "Prompt your writer to explore 'Satori,' a Japanese term referring to sudden enlightenment. How does your character experience profound moments of realization that lead to transformative growth and the pursuit of greatness?"

1. "Challenge your writer to contemplate 'Deipnosophist,' a person skilled in the art of dinner table conversation. How does your character's ability to navigate social interactions and communicate effectively contribute to their influence and greatness?"

1. "Encourage introspection through 'Kairos,' a Greek word representing the opportune moment for decision or action. How does your character recognize and seize pivotal moments, steering their journey towards greatness?"

1. "Prompt your writer to consider 'Aletheia,' a Greek term for truth or disclosure. How does your character's commitment to authenticity and truthfulness contribute to their personal integrity and the potential for greatness?"

1. "Challenge your writer to unravel the complexity of 'Empedoclean Love,' a philosophical concept involving the interconnectedness and attraction of opposites. How does your character navigate contrasting elements in their life to achieve balance and greatness?"

1. "Encourage introspection through 'Querencia,' a Spanish word for a place where one feels safe and at home. How does your character's connection to their 'querencia' provide a foundation for their courage and pursuit of greatness?"

1. "Prompt your writer to explore 'Ubume,' a Japanese supernatural entity representing the spirit of a woman who died in childbirth. How does your character's encounter with the supernatural shape their understanding of life, death, and their own potential for greatness?"

1. "Challenge your writer to contemplate 'Rapturous Dysphoria,' a term describing the simultaneous pleasure and pain of intense emotional experiences. How does your character harness the intensity of their emotions to propel them towards greatness?"

1. "Encourage introspection through 'Ephemeral Eternity,' exploring how your character grapples with the paradox of fleeting moments that hold timeless significance, shaping their pursuit of greatness."

1. "Prompt your writer to consider 'Virescent,' a term describing the vibrant greenness of plant life. How does your character's connection to nature and growth mirror their personal development and potential for greatness?"

1. "Challenge your writer to unravel the complexity of 'Chrysalism,' a term representing the cozy feeling experienced during a storm, safe and warm indoors. How does your character's resilience during metaphorical storms contribute to their greatness?"

1. "Encourage introspection through 'Kaihan,' a Japanese word for the resistance against change. How does your character confront and navigate the challenges of change, transforming resistance into a catalyst for greatness?"

1. "Prompt your writer to explore 'Zephyr,' a term describing a gentle, mild breeze. How does your character's ability to bring a sense of calm and inspiration mirror their potential to influence and achieve greatness?"

Need some advice from my fellow Bino lovers!
I’ve been giving Atavista a listen and reconnected with these lyrics from Algorhythm: “Came out Mother Earth smelling like roses.” So much so, that I’m thinking about getting it tattooed on my arm.
I guess I just wanted some opinions and/or interpretations on what that line means. The general phrase of “coming out smelling like roses,” tends to be interpreted as like “getting away with things,” and I don’t love that.
Thoughts? Is there another way you interpret those words?

Burst Rex of Awakening

RUSH DUEL Etymology/Translation Corner
Tagline: "Executing a join and pairing of the azure skies with courage at ultra-high speeds! Fusion Summon! Time to come on out! Bluetech Burst Rex!!"
CM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfSMAg9axf0
Yuhi: "Yu-Gi-Oh! RUSH DUEL! Executing a join and pairing of the azure skies with courage at ultra-high speeds! Time to come on out! Fusion Summon! Bluetech Burst Rex!! There's new themes in here?! They both look interesting. These legendary dragons are also getting an Over Rush Rare! And there's still way more!"
This is a list of translated Japanese names for all of the cards in Burst Rex of Awakening. See below for further notes.
Each card name is linked to an image!! (Use an image-zooming extension like Imagus to view them instantly.)
Any questions or issues you may have about the translations are welcome.

• Five-God Dragon / F·G·D

1. Rocky Tank Jariot
2. Gray-Bronze Dragon
3. Hybridrive Scale
4. Hybridrive Tusk
5. Hybridrive Lizard
6. Hybridrive Screwdriver Full artwork
7. Stray Familiar Witch
8. Releaslayer
9. Chemispet Inko
10. Dice-Key Mekuru
11. Dice-Key Ku
12. Dice-Key Ribbon
13. Cyberspyce Hotpot
14. Cyberspyce Cinnamon
15. Cyberspyce Turmeric
16. Cyberspyce Cumin
17. Wheatcloth Demeter
18. Cyberspyce Nutmeg Alternate artwork
19. Cyberspyce Garam Masala
20. Dark Matter Dead-Yell
21. Dark Matter Lockdoll
22. Dark Matter Jelly
23. Dark Matter Craydoll
24. Dark Matter String
25. Dark Matter Knight
26. Dark Matter Hazardoll
27. Dark Matter Freya
28. Rocky Machine Gareking / Rocky Demon God - Gareking
29. Dragonic Geist
30. Twin-Edge Phantom Dragon
31. Imperial Guard of the Wise Emperor
32. Advance Form
33. Granmarg the Earth Emperor
34. Water-Mirror Serpent
35. Dragon Remover
36. Fusionic Tribern
37. Fadrawnir the Purehearted Full artwork
38. Data Eater
39. Defrostrooper V2
40. Sumskull
41. Swellskull
42. The Seven Treasure Gods - Beidai / The Seven Treasure Gods - Rice Supreme Full artwork
43. God Demon Beast - Garzett
44. Bluetech Burst Rex Full artwork
45. Sevens Road Ultima Witch Full artwork Alternate full artwork
46. Cyberspyce Queen Cinnamon
47. Cyberspyce Karipandrapery
48. Dark Matter Enigmata
49. Dark Matter Enigknight Zuwieger
50. Blue-Eyes Blazing Bright Dragon / Fiercely Shimmering Dragon with Blue Eyes Full artwork
51. Tribe-Mirror Dragon
52. Hybridrive Back Fusion Alternate artwork
53. Hybridrive Restruct
54. Blue-Tooth Reconnect
55. Spycecloth Mix
56. Dark Matter Storm
57. Dark Matter Force
58. But a Mere Jest of the Cosmos Princess Full artwork
59. Hybridrive Bumper
60. Spycecloth Secret Recipe
61. Spycecloth Black Pepper
62. Dark Matter Assassinate
63. JAM:P Catch! Alternate artwork
64. Dragonic Domination Alternate artwork
65. The Enkindling of Divine Doubt
66. Delirium Invitation Full artwork

Etymology and other trivia:

• Jariot is a portmanteau of jari (Japanese for "gravel") and chariot.
• The Gray in Gray-Bronze Dragon seems to be a contraction of great.
• Hybridrive is a portmanteau of hybrid and drive—a mass-storage hardware device in which the mechanism for reading and writing data is integrated with the mechanism for storing data.
• Releaslayer is a portmanteau of release (the OCG term for Tributing), lily, Lilith, and slayer.
• Inko is the Japanese name for the true parrots
• Mekuru is Japanese for "to turn over" or "to flip over," and is the OCG term for excavating.
• Ku comes from baku—a Japanese supernatural being resembling a tapir that is said to devour nightmares.
• Cyberspyce is a portmanteau of Cyberse, cyberspace, spy, and spice.
• Hotpot is likely based on BellaBot—a versatile service robot with a cat-like appearance for serving guests in hotels, restaurants, bars, and events. A hotpot is a mixture of meat and vegetables, sometimes including sliced potatoes, cooked slowly in a covered dish inside an oven, or in a special heated pan.
• Demeter is the Olympian goddess of the harvest and agriculture, presiding over crops, grains, food, and the fertility of the earth.
• Garam masala is an aromatic mixture of ground spices used in Indian cuisine. The rest of the Cyberspyce monsters are mostly named after spices used in this mixture.
• Dark matter is a theoretical substance existing in space that does not give off any light.
• The yell used in Dead-Yell's name is Japanese wasei-eigo for cheering (esp. for a school sports team).
• Craydoll seems to be a portmanteau of cradle and doll.
• Hazardoll is a portmanteau of hazard and doll.
• Freya (Fureiya) is a pun on furē (the Japanese pronunciation of "hurray"), a phrase commonly shouted during cheering, and Freya or Freyja—one of the preeminent goddesses in Norse mythology.
• Gareking is a portmanteau of gareki (Japanese for "rubble" or "debris") and king. Machine (Mashin) is a pun on the Japanese word mashin (meaning "devil" or "demon god").
• Geist is German for "ghost."
• Imperial Guard of the Wise Emperor has a similar name and effect as the OCG's Imperial Guard of the Flame Emperor (Royal Firestorm Guards in the TCG).
• Tribern is a portmanteau of tribe (the OCG term for "Type") and wyvern.
• Fadrawnir is a portmanteau of Fafnir (a lindworm from Norse mythology) and draw.
• Sumskull (Tasudokuro) is a pun on the Japanese word tasu ("to add numbers").
• Swellskull (Masudokuro) is a pun on the Japanese idiom masumasu ("more and more").
• Beidai is based on Daikokuten—one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the god of commerce and prosperity. He is sometimes considered the patron of cooks, farmers and bankers, and a protector of crops. He is also often depicted as riding on a rice bale, hence the kanji for "rice" appearing in the card name. Beidai is also used in the Japanese phrase beidaitōryō, used to refer to the President of the United States of America, and fittingly this card's artwork is drawn in the style of an American comic book.
• God Demon Beast - Garzett is a reference to God Mazinger—an anime, manga, and novel series created by manga artist Go Nagai.
• Karipandrapery (Karīpandoraperī) is meant to sound like a typical name for a Hindu deity and is a portmanteau of Kali (a major Hindu goddess associated with time, change, creation, power, destruction, and death), karē-pan ("curry bread"), Pandora, and drapery (due to all the Cyberspyce cards also having a cloth motif).
• Enigmata is a plural form of the word enigma. It is also a pun on the Latin māter ("mother").
• Enigknight is a portmanteau of enigma and knight, while Zuwieger is a pun on Zuwijo (a character from the GO RUSH!! anime) and Sieger (German for "victor" or "champion").
• Tribe-Mirror Dragon's name in Japanese (Toraibumirā Doragon) is made up of sounds from the other FGD-related monsters in this set: Gray-Bronze Dragon (Gureiburonzu Doragon), Water-Mirror Serpent, and Fusionic Tribern.
• Spycecloth (Supaisukurōsu) is also a pun on cross.
• Hybridrive Bumper is a reference to Jointech Bumper, which has a similar effect.

Blue-Eyes Duel Set bonus card

1. Blue-Eyes Bright Dragon / Shimmering Dragon with Blue Eyes

Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! Blu-ray & DVD DUEL-7

• Elite Secret Investigator Miss-Tery

Saikyō Jump June 2024 Edition bonus card

• Mage Power

Can someone translate the phrase "I dare you to love me" please? I want it tattooed on my wrist to heal from an ex. Thanks alot

Nofap wasn’t right for me. Today I’ve been thinking about those „movies“ way too long. It has distracted me even more, than back when I was watching it. Just stoping from day 1 to day 100 is possible but I feel like there are no benefits and I do get almost crazy through making this topic that important (My mind is still distracted and „fogy“. Mt 5,27-30: You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ Mm But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
What’s my personal solution? I will fap again, I do know so(Jesus as well, he died for our sins and eternal “second chances”), but I have a new strategy!!! I won’t think about Nofap any longer, but leave it running in the background😉. I do know I will fail more frequently, but my mind will be able to focus 100% on other things and wont get distracted by “ThE StReaK” again. If you do want to know more, text me in Reddit. Please share your opinion.
Gehet hin in Frieden(German Phrase in the Churches) May the Holy Spirit be with you🥰.

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Memory Transcription Subject: Elias Meier, Former UN Secretary-General
Date [standardized human time]: July 13, 2160
The irritability coursing through my psyche was palpable. Every sound was dialed up to eleven, stabbing at the core of my sensory processing. Constant awareness grated on me after days without sleep, never having any break from the stream of information I needed to digest. There was no way to shut the world off and reset, and no reprieve from the unsettling reality of my physical experience. I was curled up in a ball on the floor, rocking back and forth; I wasn’t sure how much longer I could go on like this.
Virnt scuttled over to me in the spaceship, jostling my shoulder. “Elias? Would you like to turn back from this mission?”
I remembered how I’d spent most of the trip, standing under the water in the shower. There was a special shampoo they’d provided for synthetic hair, like a wig. I held out my phony hand and emptied most of the bottle’s worth of goop, zoning out; I was trying to soak in the distant sensation of liquid running down my spine. Once upon a time, this had been the most relaxing time of my day—letting muscle tension fade away and cleansing grimy skin oils. Now, I knew neither of those two still existed in my day-to-day life to assuage.
Did it even matter to slap soap on some metal frame? There were no consequences of letting hygiene go by the wayside. I didn’t sweat in order to start to reek, and I couldn’t get skin conditions or be affected by bacteria. It could be that I was bathing out of habit, clinging to my old lifestyle, that I kept going to wash up. Perhaps the shower had become my favorite haunt because I felt disgusting in this body. Everything was a reminder that I was an inhuman scrap pile, and it was wearing on my sanity. It wasn’t like anyone related to what I was going through.
I used to spend so much time fussing over making my suits look crisp and perfect—immaculate ties, UN pins adjusted just right. The heavy jackets would trap my body heat in the summer; now, it no longer had that effect. I could bundle up as much as I wanted in 40 degree Celsius heat, unless there was some limit that would fry my circuits. Shit, I might not need a spacesuit in the vacuum of space—I couldn’t freeze or suffocate, after all. Being left out in the void for all eternity didn’t sound that much different from my present experience.
I hate what I’ve become. I hate what they’ve done to me; all I do is think, and every part of my new self lives in the uncanny valley. There’s nothing positive. Maybe it’s time to call it…death was better than this. I can’t bear another day of this hell.
“Hey, stay with me! Distractibility, depression, being unable to maintain concentration—these are natural consequences of sleep deprivation. I’m surprised it carries over without a physical mechanism to grow tired…but I’m working on a sleep suite, I promise,” Virnt said, glossy eyes staring at me.
I groaned. “I’m not tired, but it’s just nonstop. I…I’m having trouble remembering what I read.”
“Here, I’m going to try a temporary fix. You look like you need it. I don’t want you to suffer; just turning you off and on isn’t the same. I’m going to emulate GABA, uh, shut off your optic sensors, decrease the activity in your prefrontal cortex, and simulate delta waves for an hour. We can see if it somewhat fills the need for deep sleep, okay? Relaxation, no processing: worth a shot, right?”
I nodded mutely, staying in the fetal position. I didn’t have the will to move, and I didn’t want to get my hopes up that Virnt’s plan would be any mercy. The sensation of the Tilfish tinkering with my settings was strange, as if my brain was being overridden in the moment. There was no process of falling asleep to give it the air of naturalness. Suddenly, I was blind, trapped in darkness—and a modicum of drowsiness kicked in, limiting my movement. Thoughts died down, offering much-need relief; I faintly wished I could remain in this state.
When I came to, there was a sudden influx of information as the rest mode was switched off; it was hardly a seamless waking, but I’d take it. Peace in my own head was something I’d never take for granted again. I hadn’t thought myself to be a weak-minded individual, but I hadn’t realized how much it wore on you: feeling out of place in your own body every waking second, and not trusting your senses. Brain function had been restored enough that I could get a grip on myself, and rise in my disheveled state. A peek out the window revealed we’d completed our intra-atmosphere transit to the Duerten embassy.
I rubbed my eyes on reflex, but there were no gifts from the Sandman there. “Why couldn’t you have just added everything to start with, Virnt?”
“The humans I talked to said they wouldn’t want to sleep, unless they had to! I put the most focus on your emotional matrix and your facial expressiveness, since I thought that has the highest importance of what makes you human,” the Tilfish replied.
“You could’ve made it at least optional.”
“I sent the option to your holopad for the future, to trigger this program for as long as you’d like. This is a learning process, so I’m sorry for anything that’s off. All trial and error here, but it’s only going to get better! That’s the positive.”
“There are a lot of patches needed. For starters, you’re missing two of the senses: taste and smell. In spite of that, ever since I walked past the Terra Technologies staff eating tater tots, I’ve been craving them at random intervals. I’m not hungry—I can’t consume food!”
“Predator instincts,” Virnt teased. “The Federation was right.”
“I’m serious! Why on Earth would that be a thing? I literally can’t satisfy it, so it’s almost cruel.”
“It’s psychological, Elias. I looked into it after I saw it in your transcript. When humans are under a lot of stress or otherwise feeling down, you seek dopamine from food. It’s something familiar that activated your memories, and promised emotional comfort. That’s why you have the phrase ‘comfort food.’”
“I can already see how the Federation remnants would spin that. A predator’s so-called emotions are tied to food, and stimulate appetite to fulfill their whims.”
“You seem in better spirits. To add to your improved mood, we announced the success of your memory transplant to the world. The response was overwhelmingly positive—history looked back fondly on you. You got a lot of well-wishes, and I was able to get almost all of your social media re-activated. At least, the platforms that are still active.”
“I’m…allowed to share my honest experiences?”
Virnt eased me out of the shuttle, into the sunlight; cameras were waiting, causing me to stiffen. “Of course you can. I’m not here to muzzle you, my friend. Quite the opposite, in fact: I want your experiment documented as thoroughly as possible! You’re the spokesperson for—”
I shielded my face from the reporters, who were lobbing questions. “What is this? I don’t have a prepared statement. This is an ambush.”
“Terra Technologies has a mission of transparency, and improving sapients’ quality of life through digital means. We had to announce such a monumental breakthrough, but you’re under no obligation to speak with them.”
“Good,” a warm voice chimed in from next to me, making me jump. “The poor guy’s come back from the dead, Virnt. Give him a break. He’s here to speak with the Duerten Forum and their ambassador, for some semblance of his old life.”
I turned my head, beaming as I recognized her. “Erin? Oh, sorry: that’s Secretary-General Kuemper, isn’t it? You’ve moved up in the world. The United Nations is in good hands.”
“It’s good to see you, Elias. I bawled my eyes out at your funeral. You cared so much for peace and taking the high road; there isn’t a person out there who could’ve handled first contact with more grace. You inspired me, and an entire generation of future diplomats.”
I embraced Erin, who’d once been a passionate SETI researcher giving me all of the bad news about aliens. As we flailed about in the dark to save humanity and adjust to the galaxy, finally acquiring a few friends, she’d become my Secretary of Alien Affairs. I’d trusted her to do whatever it took to stabilize our extraterrestrial relations. It was a bit of a relief to see a positive reaction from someone I knew; I wasn’t sure how my friends would take my return, but I hadn’t been expecting a welcome with open arms. It brought me solace and comfort to know about the legacy I’d left behind, and the ripple effects my tenure had on the United Nations.
It is strange to see how much she’s aged. That’ll be the reality of anyone that used to be an acquaintance of mine.
The alarm bells pinging in my head faded into the backdrop, and I forgot that the wind gusting against my face only felt like a dull push. My mind slipped away from food cravings that failed to get my mouth to water, how there was no feeling of tightness from my dress shoes, and the stillness of my non-existent diaphragm. I was simply happy to see someone I cared about and enjoyed working with, in my old life. There was safety in having a person I trusted to be on my side. My brain snapped back into diplomat mode, falling into a familiar flow of conversation. If I had nothing else, I still had my social skills—an ability to navigate various cultures.
“So the Duerten Forum agreed to meet with the two of us. They know about the Sivkit attack, but not the full threat,” I spoke aloud, after breaking away from the rather soul-affirming embrace. “I read the strategy meetings for briefing them, and I’m on-board to appeal to nostalgia; humanity saving their homeworld was after my time, but close enough to it that I could serve as a reminder. A blast from the past.”
Erin nodded, her security forming a wall between us and the cameras as we walked toward the embassy. “I always wondered what you’d think of modern Vienna, Elias. All of the aliens willing to be here on our world, and to treat us like people. Friendship used to seem like a pipe dream; we were happy if they’d allow us to exist, tolerate us to that extent. Look at us now.”
“I almost gave up hoping that they could care about us, or stand beside us at all. We couldn’t do it alone then. It’s time we remember to stand together—to rise to the occasion once more. I can’t bear the thought of anything threatening our home, or our friends. I saw enough needless death twenty-four years ago.”
“That pain is a lot more recent to you. It’s completely okay to be wrestling with grief. A billion of ours died.”
“We didn’t become the monsters they thought we were, and we pulled through. We revealed their hatred and treachery, and have chosen a future set on rectifying every right they trampled. I’ll always mourn what we lost, but I’ve never been more proud of humanity in my life.”
Kuemper patted my shoulder. “You sound like yourself, my dear old friend. It’s very good to have you back; you were much better at smiling while they spit in your face than I ever was. Let’s do what’s necessary to get the ball rolling with the Shield.”
“I’m right behind you.”
The exterior of the Duerten embassy had a distinct construction style, with metal and concrete forming the bulk of the outside structure; on Kalqua, sturdiness was at the foremost of their priorities. Winds on a normal day could ratchet up to what we’d consider a tropical storm, according to my brief review of their culture. The door was evidently heightened to facilitate foot traffic from humans, despite the exit hatches on the upper floor which seemed frequented by the avian staff. Their personnel could literally fly away during an emergent situation. I tailed Kuemper into the lobby, and noted how much of the inside’s floor was concrete as well. It was resilient and easy to clean, a perfect surface to avoid being marred by talons.
Most of the gray avians used perches instead of chairs, with several staffers working on paperwork at their desks; in private areas, some met with any humans who had business with the Duerten Forum. The lack of reaction to a predator’s approach was new to me, but a welcome change. Kuemper confidently led the way to an elevator, which had the English and German words for “Welcome to the Duerten embassy!” written above the opening. The generic Shield logo was painted on both sides of the door, and emblazoned with a representation of Kalqua. There were no buttons inside, apart from an emergency exit; a camera surveyed us, before a watching staffer summoned the car upward. I felt a jolt as we reached the top floor.
“To be visited by two Secretary-Generals: one of whom is a ghost! Let me express the Duerten Forum’s honor and delight. Not, of course, that I don’t cherish Ambassador Hannah Marston’s visits.” A silver-feathered head poked out of a door at the end of the hallway, past a spacious lounge; his beak was the precise yellow of corn. “Please, come in. Make yourselves at home. Can I get you anything to drink?”
Kuemper shuffled forward, giving me a knowing look. “Water would be lovely for me. Thank you for the warm welcome, Ambassador Korajan.”
“I second that gratitude. Enchanted to meet you. I’m sure you know, but I’m Elias Meier.” Taking a gamble that the ambassador was more than acquainted with our customs, I extended a hand. Korajan strode forward with confidence, ensnaring my palm in his wingtip. “We appreciate you taking the time to sit with us, Ambassador.”
“Just Korajan,” the avian said, feeling my artificial hand with undeniable curiosity. He finally released my grip, and waited for us to get seated. “There’s no need for formalities, especially when I’m in such esteemed company. What can I do for you?”
“We’ve come to seek your assistance in the fight against the Sivkits’ assailants. The Sapient Coalition needs allies to back us against these menaces,” Kuemper stated. “Any help we can get would make a difference.”
“I see. I heard about your unfortunate defeat in your prior engagement, but I don’t see how it involves or concerns us. The Duerten, as you well know, aren’t in the position we used to be. We’ve turned our focus inward for years, shoring up our defenses to watch out for our beloved planet. The potential benefit it might offer you is so negligible that it’s hardly worth increasing our vulnerability. The risk far outweighs the rewards for any party.”
I studied the avian, careful to avoid a direct stare. “I understand that it’s a lot to ask. However, small bits of help from across the Shield can accumulate to be a massive difference maker. We want to stop this genocidal force from getting anywhere near Kalqua; if we play our cards right, you won’t need defenses.”
“Elias—sorry, may I call you Elias?” Korajan asked, continuing after I nodded. “We’re, of course, concerned to have a predatory species with such power and intentions, outside our known terrain. They bear a striking resemblance to the Arxur, and my government does appreciate the advance warning from the SC so we can make preparations. Yet the Forum is concerned by several of your recent initiatives, which would make us doubly unwilling to back your cause.”
“Go on. What initiatives have unsettled you?” I hope he doesn’t mean me, with resurrecting dead humans; that’d hit close to home, and I don’t know how to defend it. “Perhaps we can clear up our rationale and intentions, ensuring that there are no misunderstandings.”
“I hope I’m not impolite to point it out, but my government is beginning to see a pattern in your recent connections to carnivores. The Sapient Coalition is attempting an uplift on one race, despite what we all know happened on Wriss, and has brought them into your mix while they are at war with each other. We’re also aware of these Osirs—a race you are resurrecting to live among you, despite having no idea what they’re capable of. Present company excluded, species that need meat are not trustworthy types. These Osirs are weapons: look at the fangs.”
“Anything is a weapon in the wrong hands. Respectfully, we don’t feel that it’s right to judge a species for their diet. If I’m not mistaken, your own kind were once omnivores, Korajan.”
The Duerten fluttered his wings in acknowledgement. “The Federation changed us greatly—some things for the better, others to erase our intellect. We’re an individualist species, and they tried to make us…what do you humans call it? A ‘hive mind.’ Hive minds, of course, are fiction, yet they tried to make it real. Still, sometimes when you’re changed enough, it makes it impossible to go back to how things were.”
“I of all people grasp that sentiment,” I sighed, without moving an abdominal muscle, reflecting how my life would never be the same in this state. “We believe all sapients deserve a chance at life and happiness. Equality isn’t a principle we withhold based on any factor, and we don’t change species to fit our own whims.”
“This is why we’re content with our relations as is: separate, so we’re not connected to your disputes or obligated to get involved. The Duerten will always have differences between what are considered acceptable behaviors, and our guiding principles and overarching goals.”
Kuemper tapped her fingers on her knee. “Regardless, our choices with the Bissems and Osirs will have no impact or tangible effects on the Duerten. Nor is it a reason to shy away from protecting herbivores, the mandate that led you to stand up to the Federation in the past.”
“That cost us everything. Kalqua took a beating worse than Earth did. We don’t set out to attract the ire of powerful enemies these days.”
“We saved Kalqua. We were there when you needed our help to keep your innocents safe,” I reminded him, knitting my eyebrows with earnestness. “We answer when others call for our help to stay alive; the Duerten know what drives us to answer the bell. Isn’t that worth a smidge of reciprocation?”
“If Earth, or for that matter, Leirn were under siege, we would come. However, it appears to us that you entered their territory, not the other way around.”
“Think of the type of species…no, the kind of governments that would glass worlds. The old-school Arxur Dominion. The Kolshian shadow caste when they were defied. The Krakotl extermination fleet because they hated us. That’s what we see in the Osirs, and the gluttonous killing of Sivkit civilians while refusing to speak. We can’t turn a blind eye.”
“I’m sorry, Elias. Even if I wanted to help you, I don’t have the authority. I’m expressing my government’s position, and I’ve been told the Duerten Forum isn't going to war under any circumstances. I apologize that I can’t be of more use, and regret if you might feel your time has been squandered, leaving empty-handed.”
I shared a look with Kuemper, recognizing that we had been stonewalled; there was an implication in Korajan’s last statement that the discussion on this matter was over. The Forum hadn’t given him any negotiating room, so I didn’t get the sense I could do better than asking for him to take a message. If this was the most friendly party we’d be interacting with, I wasn’t off to a good start wrangling support for an alliance. There were a few other Shield races we could try, but an endorsement from the founders might’ve gotten the whole union on board. We had to find another angle—negotiating with the Fed remnants would be impossible without the Shield as an intermediary.
“Of course we don’t feel that way. The back-and-forth was enlightening, productive communication, as much as humanity would love to stand side-by-side in this endeavor,” I offered. “We appreciate you hearing us out, and do hope you’ll pass along our rationale to the Forum, for clarity.”
“I will,” the Duerten responded. “Your words, as always, deserve to be heard and treated with respect.”
Kuemper followed my lead, rising as I stood. “Korajan, I want you to know I deeply appreciate what you said about coming to Earth’s aid should we ever fall on hard times. That stood out to me, as a reason why our cooperation is so precious and beautiful.”
“I agree wholeheartedly. I do wish you the best of luck in your future engagements; my people hope you emerge victorious.”
“Thank you. Our door will always be open if you have a change of heart.”
In my mind, I had already vacated the Duerten embassy, but it was necessary to retrace my steps to depart the ambassador’s office. Aliens were much more diplomatic in rebuffing us now than in my era, which was the proper way to express disagreements between nations. It wasn’t lost on me that the differences in “behaviors” and “principles” Korajan meant were things such as hunting, omnivory, accepting carnivores, exterminators, and predator disease facilities. The Forum still clung to much of their old lifestyle; the gray avian had stated that some Federation changes were “for the better.” That was telling about how much of their ideology they’d yet to shed.
“Forgive my impertinence, but before you go, Elias…may I ask a personal inquiry? It’s not on my behalf of my government,” Korajan called, as our shoes cleared the threshold of his office.
I turned around, giving him an encouraging smile. “Of course. Go ahead.”
“What…what was it like? To die…to be dead?”
“It wasn’t like anything. It was a singularity of all outcomes: all I ever was, and all I ever could be, condensed to nothing. There are no words to describe emptiness and infinite rest. It’s a peace that knows no equal.”
The Duerten dipped his head. “Thank you. It gives me some…personal solace, to know…to know my daughter is resting peacefully. She died in so much pain after only a short period of remission. Ahem…if you’ll excuse me, I…”
“We’ll leave you in peace,” Kuemper replied, softness in her voice.
I folded my hands behind my back, mulling over the choked-up ambassador’s words. How could I let a few days of mental suffering defeat me, when kids suffered through such terrible diseases—never getting to reach adulthood? This program could give children like Korajan’s daughter a chance to grow up, and be a kid, free from pain. As soon as I was alone, I knew I’d be cast back into a maddening state of consciousness, with my brain struggling to stay tethered to this reality. Where I’d been ready to give up before Virnt’s quick fix, the avian’s story made me want to remain in the fight.
The Tilfish had been right: there was the potential for the technology that had brought me back to do a lot of good, and save others a great deal of heartbreak and suffering. No personal sacrifice was too great to ensure that one day, no parent would ever have to bury their child.
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I'm a writer, and in one of my upcoming stories the main character is German. Because of this I have decided to title the story in German (As if she did, because she is a writer.)
I won't waste time describing too much but it has to do with dreams. Specifically dreams that seem bad at first (Almost like a haunting?), and then end up being sweet. I'm not too good with German but to my understanding there is 'Nachtmahr' (Old word not used anymore? Why?) and also 'Alptraum/Albtraum' which seems like the normal word for nightmare but also it seems to be what in English we call sleep paralysis, as Alptraum seems to refer to "the elf" that sits on your chest and torments your dreams? Correct me if I'm wrong. I've just been reading to try and learn all of this.
I think the folk type of scare would really fit the story, painting this man in her dreams to be some sort of dream demon or something. Is there any sort of German phrases, or unique/interesting words you could share that may have to do with any of the following. Nightmares, nightmare man, or the phrasing 'beautiful nightmare/beloved nightmare? Like something a bit contradicting maybe? As if the nightmare was enjoyed? I really want the title to sound ominous and eerie, but also sort of have an extended meaning when you eventually realize that the man in her dreams is actually someone she cares for.
Thank you for reading and for the help!!

Hello everyone, yesterday I was at the gym and a guy asked me how many sets I had left. I only speak at a high A2/low B1 level. I replied that I just started and have X sets left, and he asked something after which I didn't really catch - I inferred it was, "can I work in with you?" just from the context, and I was correct. This would be a super useful phrase for me there, but I don't know what I could use as I think "to work in" - taking it in turns to do sets while the other rests - is quite idiomatic in English?
TLDR: is there a quick/punchy/idiomatic way of asking someone on a machine at a gym if I can "work in" with them in German? And any other gym idioms would be great too, if you know any!
Danke!

Hey guys I’m learning German and I was just wondering is „komm vorbei“ a phrase on its own or do you need stuff around it? And I don’t trust google translate does it actually mean come over ?
Thank you for your time 😁

You are *not* in a country where they speak your target language. You have very minimal budget (can't afford to just fly to the country, or spend a ton on a bunch of language lessons). Your objective is to learn the language as quickly as possible.
MUST be *somewhat* realistic. For instance, there's no way someone could Anki for 12 a day straight, ro jump directly into native level content and be expected to pay attention for that long.
For me, I might say something like:
Target language: German from English.
Week 1:

1. 30 minutes -- Anki cards: Run through German to English frequency dictionary deck. Also, can do sentences / phrases / words Languages on Fire deck. JUST German to English though. Put Anki settings on 0.8 retention goal, which will allow you to study a lot more words without the reviews piling up. Be loose on what you count as correct / incorrect. Give yourself a lot of leeway. If it's "risk" but you said "danger" you can count that as correct, for instance.
   
2. 30 - 60 minutes of grammar study.
   
3. 30 minutes optional of immersive content. You won't understand any content this early, and will have to translate a lot if you want to follow, so literally whatever keeps you engaged, whether you want to translate a lot.
   
4. Take a break. Relax, chill. Exercise. Do low dopamine activities. No scrolling / video games / drugs / alcohol for the remainder of the challenge (with the exception of caffeine / stimulants).
   
5. Whenever you're ready, go through this cycle again and again for the remainder of the day.
   

The goal for week one is to get much more acquainted with the language, and to speed run the first 500 - 1000 words so you can begin to pick A1 sentences apart. Breaking up Anki reviews into many different chunks and putting a 0.8 retention should allow you to hit really high numbers in the first week.
After first week:

1. 30 - 45 minutes Anki cards. Continue on previous path, can afford to be a little bit more chill on new cards / day reviewed now, but should still seem like a *mad* number to the regular Anki user. Something like 50 or 60 new cards a day should do the trick. Do many Anki sessions throughout the day, but if they start to get annoying, stop your review session and pick it up later. You could probably accumulate ab 4 hours of anki / day this way and get through a ton of cards.
   
2. Immersion session. Do something like LingQ or Language Reactor. Ideally something where you can test your ability, learn new words, but it not be too terrible. Once you reach ~2000 words or something like this, you can afford to be a little looser on which materials you use to review, b/c you'll begin to understand a whole lot more.
   
3. Optional writing / speaking exercise. You can record yourself speaking about something, or journal about something, and optionally go through and correct your mistakes.
   
4. Rinse and repeat.
   

Throughout this process, I've forgone any explicit grammar study, but basically the idea is that any questions you have about grammar as you go along, you should just research / ask ChatGPT, and optionally make some Anki cards about them. Stay curious and encourage yourself to be wondering a lot / asking these questions, but it should come from a natural place!
Bonus would would what if you *could* go to the target country / had more financial resources.
Eager to hear what you all think!

I've been having the issue that my boys (both 5 yo, twins) do not want to learn, or speak, or listen, to English anymore.
We have this bedtime ritual where I'm reading them a story before bed, and every time I was asking if I should tell them a story in English or Polish (mother tongue) they would choose one or the other.. Until some time ago, now they don't want to read, listen, or speak in English anymore.
One is a bit more receptive than the other, but now they also have issues at preschool, because they both stopped paying attention or participating in their English classes - I guess it's because they know already some of the words and phrases, and get bored really quickly.
The only thing which I have going on with them is that they watch their cartoons in English, which is kind of sad imho... But I also don't want to force the language onto them.
I was planning that in 1 or 2 years I will start with a third language (German) but now I'm not sure anymore because I have issues even with the first foreign language.
Seeking for any advise or tips!