Hey Guys,
My partner and I both run Arch Linux and have had an issue with playing multiplayer games together. No matter what game it is, she has to host the game in order for us to play. This in and of itself isn't an issue, except that I can't host ANY online game with any of my Steam friends.
I understand there could be a million reasons for this behaviour, my two theories is that it is either router related somehow, or missing software on my end.
Anyone experienced anything similar that can help point me in the right direction?

On my third playthrough now and just got the sinnerman call from Wakako; a quest I hated in my first two playthroughs, more than any quest in any game.
I figured I’d get it done quickly, and refuse to get in the car so the quest fails but during the chase scene I decided to try to kill the cop and sinnerman. I kind of thought it was scripted so that you can’t kill them but I tried and easily killed the cop and the guy. The cop still killed Bill (the quest giver).
Wakako is happy and the mission is closed. What a fucking relief to not have to deal with that awful quest. I see many posts about how people hate the quest and wish you could kill the cop so I posted this to give some hope that it is possible (I play on very hard and he was not even close to one shotting me; lvl60 and decent cyberware though) Dunno if this was changed in a patch or if he could always be killed.

Hi, I'd like to start with introducing myself. I'm 24F and Last year this time of the year, I was dating a guy who was a follower of the red pill community. We were in a long distance relationship and met only a few times. The relationship was about 8-9 Months long. For people who are not aware about it, Red pill community is a group of guys that blame females for all there problems and they feel that females are privileged and hence, They've always have an upper hand and have ruined their life by taking away their opportunities and what now.
I wasnt aware what i was getting myself into but I want to make others aware. So I'll talk about the various "red flags" of my relationship and how it affected me. I am not longer in a relationship with that guys.

1. Guy Friends: We meet online and his initial communication never showed any hatred for women as such. He seemed interested in me and quickly asked me to date him as well. He would often "praise" that I had no guy friends which was a "green flag". (In reality I had no friends, let alone male friends.) He said girls with boyfriends should not have guy friends. Its disrespectful to the boyfriend. Even thou, He has a female best friend. I took this lightly. Later in our relationship, he made me unfollow a bunch of guys on instagram. They were former classmates and colleagues. I'd not met most of them for years and months. He would often ask me if my dad had female friends or if my mom had male friends and when I would say no. He would say, See because one shouldnt friends of opposite gender
   
2. Clubbing: He hated girls who were open about their sexuality and would call them names. He said girls in a relationship should not go to clubs as thats a "hoe" place to be in. I remember fighting to go to a club when an old friend was visiting me and she wanted to go to one of our fave clubs from our college days. He said he is disappointed in me and that going to clubs with a single friend is the worst as she might try to hook up with guys and I'll be left alone and then someone will hookup with me. He said and I quote "I will not leave my car in a shady areas and pray to god that it doesnt get stolen. It's my mistake I went there at the first place." I ended up going to a bar instead of a club. He made me feel really bad about that as well later.
   
3. Content: After the 2nd month he would send me red pill youtube and reddit content to normalize such preaching and thats when things really got out of hand because I didnt know what to believe and what not to. I thought maybe I was delusional my whole life and that this is the "reality of the world" where women are these "ruthless" beings. (He said I was special because I was trying to make myself aware about it). He specifically showed and talked about this one story where the wife cheats on her husband because he's always busy at work (He said the poor guy is working his ass off for the family and the wife is so ungrateful) The wife cheats and marries her boyfriend and takes the kid and the guy's money and what not. I'm not saying cheating is good but the interruption of every story led to the same conclusion that women are bad. He said this is the reality. I started questioning myself more and more as I got trapped in the red-pill community.
   
4. Future: He was very sure about our future and said that he wanted me to be his wife. He said he doesnt want me to work. Females should stay at home cook and clean and take care of the babies. He said it would hurt him to see me work as he's the man of the house.
   
5. Comments on Body: I'm overweight atm but when I was dating him I used to be in better shape. He said He likes that I take care of my body and anything else would be a disrespect to the person you are dating. One should always look like how they looked when they first started dating. One shouldnt "let go" of their body. He used to go to the gym and would insist that I go to. Later in the relationship towards the end, I started my masters and Couldnt be active. The relationship was taking a toll on me as well and I started gaining weight. He would comment on it. I would share photos with him and the first comment would always be like "you look thin in this" or " Oh! In picture toh you look fine only " He did motivate me to go to the gym which i was grateful about but at that point I only went to make him happy and not because I actually wanted to go.
   

These were some of the red flags I could think about. He cheated on me. He had been cheating the last 3 Months of our relationship. He initially broke up saying I had gained weight and he wasnt attracted to me and also because he couldnt see any future in our LDR. Later he confessed that he had been cheating on me and left me because he started getting physical with the other girl and it was no longer "just talking". He said I was trying to get rid of me for a while but I never let him leave. All in All. It ended. It took me quite some thing to realize how I was brainwashed into accepting a whole new reality masked as ' I love you thats why I'm helping you understand the real world'.
I have trust issues (ofc!) and It's been hard to undo the damage. I started dated a new guy recently and caught myself saying You cant have girl best friends and it broke my heart later when I realized. Its a long healing path for me. If any of you are experiencing something similar, Please be aware.

Everyone knows you can get the ability to slave raid using the Greek military traditions. However, I find it illogical that only Greeks can get this ability when many other peoples throughout history, including the time in which this game takes place, are notorious for raiding coasts, such as the Amazigh (Berbers) of North Africa. I was thus wondering if there are other ways to slave raid other than by utilizing the Greek military traditions, both in Invictus and the base game.
I tried to look it up online, but I only found some people alluding that Massaesylia and Somalian countries could slave raid, but that's about it. I hope that this post can serve as a catalogue of all ways to slave raid. Gratias vobis, imperatores!

Hi! I'm looking for online multiplayer games where I can chill alone or with friends, but not too much chill, like Sea of Thieves, or something like The Long Drive.
Thanks a lot

I have recently lost all faith in the justice system, and it feels like law and order is just a farce. My step father is a monster, and a sociopath, and no matter how hard I try I cannot get anything done. My mother married my step father when I was ten years old, and he began grooming me when I was eleven. Walking around naked and saying it was natural. Making me watch adult movies with him, then escalating to making me watch child p*rn. And then he started to sexually assault, and r*ape me when I was fourteen. And It kept going all the way up to when I was thirty-two. I know that sounds hard to believe, but he controlled our whole lives. I couldn’t get a job so I had no money. We didn’t have any friends. Our family wasn’t allowed to visit. He would tell me that the problem with calling the police is a lot can happen between when you pick up the phone, and they arrive. That it only takes a second to pull a trigger, or to push in a knife. That the sounds people would make when they were stabbed in the chest, would get his heart racing. He would clean his guns when he was angry, often mock pointing at me and pulling the trigger. I sometimes wished that the gun was loaded so I wouldn’t be trapped with him anymore. But worried for my mother. He started to physically abuse my mother too, so we were trapped. When I was younger he would toy with me making me do things like drink anti-freeze, but said it was game. I guess at eleven years old you don‘t know any better. Over the past few years he has begun to get more violent, and started down the anti-government route. Saying stuff that he will be the spark of the revolution. That he will bring this whole thing down. He bought a plate carrier vest (bullet proof vest), for ”when it all goes down”. He has been amassing an arsenal of guns, and recent started to acquire stolen firearms. What he would do is get close when an elderly person who has firearms registered to them, take them, and then tell the police that he “disposed of them” or a “buy back program” so they wouldn’t have to worry about them, and then keep them for himself. He has over 300 firearms, which I have a complete inventory of, as well as the stolen firearms. I know that sounds like a made up amount but there was safes in every corner of the house full of guns. Which he was only one that had keys too. He has been stockpiling ammunition as well, green tips/black tips, hollow point, tracer rounds which all together would be close to 1 million rounds, which I have pictures of. He has has a few hundreds pounds of gun powder, and knowledge of the anarchist cookbook. He claims to be a navy seal, often wearing navy seal shirts, and other clothing, bragging about it to people. But we got in contact with NCIS and the national archives which said he was only a marine for fourteen months. So that was all a lie. I recently was able to leave for the sole reason that I lost my mother. I do not even know if foul play was involved, I just had to leave before I was next. So I was able to escape with the help of family. But now scared that no one is there, what could he be doing? He kept saying how he has the means, that he will be remembered. That he will lead the charge, ignitting the fires of rebellion. I have reported and filed out police reports for a total of four different states police, as well as the FBI and ATF. I have even reached out to my local congressman, because they say they can intervene on your behalf for federal agencies. But all his office said that they submitted a tip as well. I have evidence, other people have submitted reports against him too, but nothing is happening. I keep checking the news, scared that one day I will see his face and that he blew up a government building or took down a plane which he has access too since he works at an airport. I am begging people that he is a danger to the community, that not only is he a pedophile but he will make Timothy McVeigh look like a choir boy. He is a monster, he likes to hurt people, he most definitely will hurt people, and I cannot get anyone to help. Everyone Is more interested in agendas then safety. It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when. He will kill hundreds of people and no one will stop it. God help us all.

Physical build: 170cm, black hair, brown eyes (with tiny mixture of green), cerebral palsy
Work: I'm currently working as a Technician in 1st-Level-Support in Dusseldorf
Hobbies/interests: Biblical Prophecies, History, video games, politics, fitness
Tell us a bit about your Christian journey:
I am an Orthodox Christian (Eastern Christendom)
My baptism took place when i was an infant, in the Church of St. Demetrius. But like many of my countrymen, i only participated in holidays and rituals just because it is a part of the national identity. I never believed in anything. However that would change through a chain of events that led me to my conviction that i needed to revisit this ancient faith. For the sake of the reader, i will make a bulletin of events to make it easier for you.

1. Came to Germany when i was 15
2. 3 monts later i ended up in foster care
3. led an undisciplined life, be it physically or spiritually
4. The unravelling chaos in the foster care left me bittered
5. saw order in the islamic faith
6. almost converted because of insecurities
7. mother encouraged me to stay in the faith
8. began to learn about christianity in General and worked my way to Orthodoxy

What sort of person are you looking for?

1. A person who tries their best to do the right thing
2. is just
3. strict
4. cheerful
5. charitable
6. likes to stay in shape

The best way to know each other, at least from my pov, is to meet eachother online through a video call. So do not be dismayed if you don't fit everythig in the bill from the get go. That is the interesting part of growing in a relationship, again from my pov.
Age range: 18-25
Would you be willing to do long distance/relocate? I have no issues with long-distance relationships as long as we remain loyal to eachother. Relocating however, is not possible for the time being. that is not to say that i won't relocate, as i am thinking of abandoning the city life and move to a quiet and peaceful village. Wherever the Lord may wish.
May the Lord keep you all safe, regardless of where you are.

Hey guys I got scammed 6 months ago by this guy i regularly did business with. I bought used equipment from him that i resold online and had a few good transactions with him before he took my money and did not ship the merchandise. He has been dodging me ever since and giving me bs promises throwing me from deadline to deadline. Now that i am pretty sure he is not giving me my money back and gathered from some google digging his real adress and also got in touch with an old business partner of his that did confirm he does this kind of stuff to other people. I wonder how i should proceed. The whole conversation is on whatsapp and i have a bank transfer receipt backing it up (675 euros). The only issue is that i do not live in Europe. Do you think contacting his local police station would give him any kind of issues ( Höhr-Grenzhausen ).

Hello there! Your strange non-binary chaotic panda here.
I'm a chill gamer and person with ASD and anxiety used to the internet and online weird, cursed and wholesome moments!
I might be a bit cold at first or shy but that's mainly Autism. I am also nonbinary and proud.
So anything to learn there or cool locations is nice!
I love Role-playing text or voice I love to be creative and use the characters I make, even when it goes more NSFW I keep trucking on!
I'm a nerd for DnD, FF XIV, Palworld, knowledge, human biology, mental health, role-play, character writing, etc
The university is stressful currently and having some form of downtime with games or Netflix would be super comforting!
P.S. I have a weakness for soothing, deep, or just pleasant voices, especially flirting. Also 420 friendly

I (31F) was sexually abused as a child by my mom’s second husband (my step father). I disclosed the abuse to her the SAME DAY it happened when I was 9, and she chose to acknowledge it and she believed me, but didn’t do anything about it. She openly said to me, that she wasn’t going to act on it and what on earth did I expect her to do. She outlined and guilt tripped me as a child by stating that if we went to the police, we would lose our house, have to move from friends etc. She stayed with him, I stayed in the same house, she brushed it under the rug and pretended like nothing happened. Long story short I had to live another hellish few years of my childhood and teens with this guy still trying to abuse me constantly, with several other incidences happening and with me not telling my mom about the other incidences, as I had no trust in her to do anything. Around the same time she cut me off from my bio father who lived out of state, but who I would see regularly, but from the time I told her of the first incident, I stopped seeing him. As an adult I now see she was trying to avoid him finding out about the SA.
Fast forward in to my adult hood, I left home fast at 17 and waded through addiction, substance abuse and major anxiety… not a wonder though with my past. I get through all this in to adult hood and have 3 beautiful children with my partner. My mom still lives with this guy, I still associated with my mom and visit on holidays and NEVER let my kids near this creep. Most of my time spent with my Mom is her coming to me without the creep.
Fast forward again, and someone approaches me to tell me they have been SAd by this same guy as a child… which brings out that he had also abused ANOTHER child. These two didn’t know I was also abused before disclosing to me, but I then tell them. This starts the process of cop involvement and eventually he was charged, went through trial (where he plead NOT GUILTY all throughout) and in the end he was found guilty and sentenced. The dude is an offical pedo. The cops also questioned why she didn’t protect me as a child, but nothing came of it.
When it came out that pedo had also abused two other children, I went to my Mom and said I think it’s time to stop playing the games, this guy is dangerous, your grandchildren need to be completely away from him and you need to get away from him.
She chose not to. She states that all her finances are tied in with him, she’s nearly retirement age and by going through the court process like I did, I have ruined her life.
I totally understood that this was life changing for her. I also know that she’s sleeping in the bed she’s made by not dealing with my abuse as a child, but I was willing to forgive and help her forge a new life and move on together as a family. Again, never underestimating how her life would be turned upside down. There were multiple offers of support to help her, financially and emotionally.
She has now made my life hell, by turning a lot of close family against me, not telling them the full truth of what actually happened, blatantly lying and saying that he was charged and sentenced because me and the other victims set him up. I have been on the end of some vile comments and messages accusing me of ruining her life.
My partner and I decided enough was enough and cut contact with her.
AITA here? She certainly has told the whole world I am and I’m trying to do what’s best for my family, but I feel like I’m under a spell of manipulation and that she is actually kinda crazy.
Help?

I don’t know if anyone will read this but I am almost 22. If you’re between 21-26 yrs let’s be friends and talk. I would love to make an online friend I don’t have many irl but maybe you’re a loner just like me and we might end up getting along and becoming great friends. I’m not too much into gaming, which is a bummer bc ik it’s something a lot of ppl connect through here on Reddit. but I really like memes or just learning about the world. I like hiking, watching scary movies, and reading books!! At times I do get busy balancing life so if you have a busy schedule and are stressed 24/7 we should def be friends!! Send me a message ☺️

Hey there! I am a 23 year old guy, and im looking for my special someone.
I am 190cm(6'3) tall, I have short black hair, hazel eyes. My hobbies are driving, working on my car, going to the gym, play video games, listen to music and watch YouTube videos, and also play with my dog too :D I go to university to be an IT Engineer and also work part time aswell.
I am a very cuddly person, very loyal, honest, and I like giving all of my attention to the person who's important for me. If we'd get closer, I'd love to spend all my freetime with you and chat/voice call a lot, and hopefully develop a long lasting relationship, and hopefully it'll turn to irl in the future.
I'm looking for a girl who's also cuddly, clingy, kind, sweet, and who'd also be a good Passenger Princess 😋
If you'd be interested in chatting and getting to know each other, send me a message :)

Hey guys I got scammed 6 months ago by this guy i regularly did business with. I bought used equipment from him that i resold online and had a few good transactions with him before he took my money and did not ship the merchandise. He has been dodging me ever since and giving me bs promises throwing me from deadline to deadline. Now that i am pretty sure he is not giving me my money back and gathered from some google digging his real adress and also got in touch with an old business partner of his that did confirm he does this kind of stuff to other people. I wonder how i should proceed. The whole conversation is on whatsapp and i have a bank transfer receipt backing it up (675 euros). The only issue is that i do not live in Europe. Do you think contacting his local police station would give him any kind of issues ( Höhr-Grenzhausen ).

Just not very long ago, I heard some weird noises coming from outside, like metallic banging and window banging(which I perceived to be hammering). I thought it might have been construction work, but when I looked outside, it turned out to be someone jumping on top of the car and trying to break the window. By the way, is my Mum's partner's car, and they are away at the moment, but they have been notified by me about the incident.
I then opened the window and shouted 'What the fuck do you think you are doing!? Get the fuck away from the area before I will call the police and come down here. Get the fuck away before I come down! Get out, now!'. The person shortly ran away as a few other people came out of their houses.
The individual was hooded, and appeared to be in his mid teens judging by his face.
After me shouting, one of the neighbours recorded the situation, which briefly shows the person on top of the car and running away.
A few of the neighbours have called the police about it and had a talk with us about the situation. They filled a criminal damage report as there are some dents on top of the car and the videographic proof from the neighbour.
This happened around 10:43PM(UK/IRELAND TIME).

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My Ex boyfriend and I dated for a little under a year three years ago, we broke up due to distance, but remained very close friends since then. We wouldn't go a day without speaking to each other, we would play games online for hours, we would lean on each other when we needed it--I considered him one of my closest friends, he was one of very few people who I let know me that deeply. But it turned out I didn't really know him at all.
For the past year or so, we've had a friend's with benefits relationship. He was the one to initiate this, but I was a willing participant. I always saw it as an added bonus to our relationship, but not necessarily something I needed from him.
A few months ago I started to get a weird feeling that he was hiding something from me. I tried to ignore it, it was just a feeling. But then I accidentally found out he had been lying to me for months about another girl he had been seeing. She was under the impression that they were exclusively dating while he was still hooking up with me. She had no idea I existed. This revealed an absolute mountain of lies he had told me to keep it hidden.
I called him and told him what I knew, about all of the lies I had caught him in, and asked him why--why did he do this? He didn't have an answer. He didn't have an answer for anything, all he could say is that he was sorry. I told him that I was sorry too and hung up. I had never heard him cry before until then.
I sent the girl a short DM about the overlap in our relationships. She blocked me immediately. He blocked me too on every platform the next day, even though I had already removed him from all my accounts. This hurt me more than it should have because he's never blocked anyone like that before.
I feel so lost and so empty. There was so many parts of my life that he had touched and almost everywhere I look, there's an empty space where he would normally be. It's almost like he died. It all makes me feel utterly sick.
I cannot wrap my mind around the fact that he is the type of man to do something like this. I thought he was better than that. Now I can't stop wondering about what else he's lied about, was any of our relationship real?
I hate that I let him lie to me like that for so long even when I felt like something was off. I hate that this girl is probably going to end up the feeling same way someday when he does the same thing to her--I wish I could have helped her somehow. I hate that when his friends ask why I'm never around anymore he'll probably tell them I'm crazy and awful. But what I hate the most is that there is still a part of me who isn't angry at him, a part of me that remembers how I could hear him crying and feels sorry for him because I know this is hurting him too, a part of me that still cares about him no matter how devastated the rest of me is. I wish I could cut that part out of me and rid myself completely of any love for him.
Time heals a lot of things, but for the first time in my life, I don't think it will ever fully erase this.

The history of Hokkien n triads in Singapore is a tale of adaptation and resilience, spanning over 2 centuries. From the British colonial era to contemporary financial crimes, evolving from a secret society to a sophisticated criminal organization.

Ghee Hin Kongsi during British Administration

The Ghee Hin Kongsi, an offshoot of the Fujian-based Tian Di Hui (Heaven and Earth Society), was one of the most prominent triads in Singapore during the British colonial period. Established to provide mutual aid and protection to Chinese immigrants, it quickly became involved in various illegal activities such as gambling, opium trading, and prostitution. By the mid-19th century, the Ghee Hin Kongsi had grown significantly, with an estimated 3,000 members across different Chinese dialect groups【6†source】【7†source】.
The British colonial government recognized the threat posed by these secret societies and took several measures to curb their influence. The Peace Preservation Act of 1867 and the Dangerous Societies Suppression Ordinance of 1869 were pivotal in this effort. These laws allowed the authorities to detain and deport triad members, and required secret societies to register, thereby reducing their anonymity and power【7†source】. Additionally, improvements in the police force and the establishment of the Chinese Protectorate helped monitor and manage the activities of the Chinese community, providing lawful alternatives to triad membership【7†source】【8†source】.

Decline and Transformation

Despite these efforts, the triads adapted and continued to operate, albeit with reduced influence. Throughout the 20th century, Singapore's government implemented stricter laws and regulations to suppress triad activities. The Misuse of Drugs Act in 1989 and other anti-gambling and anti-vice measures further curtailed their operations【8†source】.

Modern Era and Cyber-Crime

In recent decades, triads have evolved, shifting towards cyber-crime and other digital illicit activities. They have exploited online markets to sell drugs and weapons, and have been involved in sophisticated financial crimes such as money laundering【9†source】.

The $3 Billion Money Laundering Scandal

The most recent and notable incident involving triads in Singapore is the 2023 money laundering scandal, where a syndicate laundered approximately S$3 billion through the city-state's financial system. This case highlighted the ongoing threat posed by organized crime, despite the stringent regulatory and enforcement measures in place. The scandal involved multiple arrests and showcased the triads' ability to adapt to and exploit modern financial networks【9†source】.

Conclusion

From their beginnings as mutual aid societies in the 19th century, the Fujian triads, particularly the Ghee Hin Kongsi, have played a significant and often disruptive role in Singapore's history. While their traditional activities have been largely curtailed, their evolution into cyber-crime and financial fraud underscores the persistent challenge they pose to law enforcement and regulatory bodies. The recent money laundering scandal is a stark reminder of their ongoing influence and adaptability.

Here is a bit about me I'm 6ft tall 140lbs brown hair and eyes. I wear glasses. I am from western North Carolina
Some of my interests I'm gamer mostly on ps5, Im a big resident evil fan some other games I play are gta, rdr2, Final Fantasy metal gear solid and the witcher. I'll play almost anything.
I also like Watching movies, anime and YouTube, I mostly watch let's plays.
I like cars, I've got a car im trying to restore. I like auto racing mainly Nascar, formula 1, and indycar
If you think we would get along shoot me a message and tell me a little about yourself. I would be fine exchanging pictures if you want to.

Here is a bit about me I'm 6ft tall 140lbs brown hair and eyes. I wear glasses. I am from western North Carolina
Some of my interests I'm gamer mostly on ps5, Im a big resident evil fan some other games I play are gta, rdr2, Final Fantasy metal gear solid and the witcher. I'll play almost anything.
I also like Watching movies, anime and YouTube, I mostly watch let's plays.
I like cars, I've got a car im trying to restore. I like auto racing mainly Nascar, formula 1, and indycar
If you think we would get along shoot me a message and tell me a little about yourself. I would be fine exchanging pictures if you want to.