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2022.04.03 01:19 Atzenator PurpleBoisPlace

Our goal as a small indepent group is to create a cool purple pattern, that´´´s visible from a more further place! We wanted to participate in that awesome art reddit project, but didn´´´t wanted to join big groups or be on our own. That´s why we just aim for a small place, roughly 12-30 pixels to maintain, until the end. We hope you all have fun and stay PURPLE <3
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2024.05.22 00:33 Bowazon_ Using Flurry as an attack speed buff with Heartseeker - is it worth it?

Using Flurry as an attack speed buff with Heartseeker - is it worth it?
Hi guys, after seeing Wudi and a few others use Flurry to buff their Heartseeker attack speed, I decided to actually test this out to understand if it's worth doing this.
For context, I wrote the guide on the Heartseeker build and shared it on Reddit and the official D4 discord as well as discussing the build with a few others for some time before then, so I'm very familiar with the build.
The Heartseeker guide for season 4 can be read here: https://www.reddit.com/D4Rogue/comments/1crc1ni/season_4_heartseeker_victimise_rogue_guide_by_bowa/
Anyway, this technique of using Flurry to boost attack speed came to be after Blizzard removed attack speed on weapons and significantly nerfed its values in other gear slots. This opened up an opportunity for theorycrafters to find attack speed elsewhere, hence Flurry.
But, is it worth it?

Testing

I ran some frame-by-frame tests for this on the Kyovashad dummy with the following setup and methodology:
Setup
  • Using my eternal testing character with legacy gear
  • 14.1% attack speed from gear
  • 25.8% basic attack speed from gear
  • 60% rapid aspect on a bow
  • 16% Heartseeker attack speed bonus on a vulnerable target (kept vulnerable using accursed touch)
  • 45% Flurry attack speed bonus after casting with 3 combo points
  • Cap 1 attack speed = 59.1% after Flurry bonus, 14.1% without Flurry bonus
  • Cap 2 attack speed = 100%
  • Expected attack speed increase = 21.02%
  • The build was using 2x daggers (condemnation + legendary) for optimal cast speed of Flurry
Methodology
  • Spam Heartseeker until target stays vulnerable and we gain the Heartseeker attack speed bonus and gain 3 combo points
  • Keep spamming
  • Cast Flurry
  • Keep spamming at least 13+ arrows before casting Flurry again
  • Cast Flurry
  • Keep spamming at least 13+ arrows before casting Flurry again
The data from this video was then taken at specific frames and put into a spreadsheet. The following data was collected:
  • When each Heartseeker hit the dummy and the damage number first shows
  • When the energy consumption of Flurry takes place

Results

See below the screengrabs of the results.
How to read this data:
  • Column E: At what frame in the video Heartseeker damaged the dummy
  • Column F: The difference in frame count between the hit recorded in Column E in the current row and the previous row
  • Column G: At what frame we predict (based on previous data) Heartseeker would have damaged the dummy in the hits following had we not cast Flurry
  • Column H: The difference in frame count between the hit prediction recorded in Column G in the current row and the previous row
  • Column I: At what frame in the video Heartseeker damaged the dummy after casting Flurry
  • Column J: The difference in frame count between the hit recorded in Column I in the current row and the previous row
  • Column K: At what frame Flurry was first cast
  • Column L: The difference between when we predicted Heartseeker would hit when not casting Flurry vs what Heartseeker actually hit after casting Flurry
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3

Observations

  • We can see that Flurry introduced an initial 26 to 31 frame deficit between if we were to have just continued casting Heartseeker versus using Flurry to buff attack speed
  • After casting Flurry, the average number of frames per Heartseeker shot went from 15 (1/4 of a second) to 12 (1/5 of a second)
  • Flurry gradually catches up to the non-Flurry scenario, eventually overtaking just casting Heartseeker by 1 arrow or less

Considerations

Although casting Flurry to boost attack speed does net a benefit in the end, some things to keep in mind:
  • Flurry comes with a 26 to 31 frame deficit, which actually reduces your overall damage output for a short period before catching up. Note that these frames may vary depending on timings or potential RNG
  • However, because the Flurry attack speed buff only lasts for 3 seconds, the final amount of extra arrows it shoots is nowhere near as much as the predicted 21% attack speed buff that we were expecting since the initial deficit drags this down
  • In effect, we're only looking at roughly an 8% overall damage output buff when played optimally, per 3 second Flurry buff window
  • Using this technique also takes up a skill bar slot and requires using combo points instead of using inner sight (which periodically grants you a crit chance buff), so there is also an inherent opportunity cost as well
  • This technique may net a slightly more overall benefit if your build lacks attack speed, since the expected buff will be greater. For example, using this technique on a build with 0% attack speed on gear and only the attack speed on Heartseeker will result in an expected 38.79% attack speed buff
  • This technique also adds some gameplay overhead as well since the effect duration is 3 seconds and it's only optimal to do this once every 3 seconds and not anymore frequent or infrequent than that. This is very difficult to maintain this level of optimal gameplay, even for a short period
  • If using this technique, make sure you use 2x daggers in your build
  • This technique is probably best used when Flurry's animation completes before the boss is staggered, but this requires very good timing. Do not use this technique during the last 40% of the boss' stagger period

Conclusion

In my opinion, it's not worth using Flurry for its attack speed buff in this way. If you're going to use it at all, it would be:
  • during boss stagger windows as described above, which in the scheme of things is a ~20% overall DPS buff that you'll realistically only utilise for a total of 15 seconds in every Pit run (8 minutes+); or
  • when your build severely lacks attack speed gear on it that the benefits are big enough to take advantage of; or
  • you somehow use Flurry itself to deal damage buffs or apply vulnerable or stun, or heal, though realistically not
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2024.05.22 00:33 meunlikeyou It’s time for me to go

I came to this forum for the first time nearly two years ago. I was a few months into dating, and being idealised by my ex. I wanted to know what this disorder she continuously mentioned was about. I read the forewarnings, scoffed at the thought that it couldn't be me, doubted the credibility of this place, thought that the people here were bitter incels and thus continued on my way.
I then returned here again at the beginning of last year, devastated, devalued and heartbroken. I didn't know then that I was inches away from being discarded, smeared and stalked - but I had a group of you people here; sharing, reading, and acknowledging my reality with open arms, relating to my feelings in a way that nobody else did.
This forum has saved my life. A year ago, I was pointed towards numerous books and resources, including none other than “Whole Again” by the late Jackson Mackenzie. It put into words all of the insanity I couldn't comprehend. It also forewarned me of the hate-filled hoovering and stalking that was to come. The people here led me home to myself. In my reality, I've made new friends, started new work, ran a marathon in a brilliant time, composed and performed music from my grief and dated new people. It’s been a year and a half, and I'm only now just starting to feel healed, just now starting to feel like I am emerging from the arduous final tunnel of depression. I'm learning and improving every day and I'm finally at a stage of moderate indifference.
For a long time, this place was a relief for me. I'd read the stories here and take solace in the fact that it wasn't all my fault, that something bigger was at play here, and duly, so many of you have shared the frighteningly similar experiences, evocative messages, and abusive stories as I. I’ve hung around for a while, attempting to pay it forward to the next lot, to write what I can to offer my grain of solace to the next survivor. I'm thankful that I'm finally at that stage where this place does more harm than good. It’s no longer a relief, it draws me back into the noticeable darkness of rumination, the mindfuck minefield that is dating a pwBPD.
I'll leave you with one final note of wisdom as I take my leave and wish my heartfelt gratitude to every single one of you here:
It’s not you. No matter what they say, no matter what you do. It was never you and it was never your fault. They are unwell, and it takes so long to truly grasp that fact, but once you interpret what these people are, there's no going back. You can forgive yourselves. They are perpetual victims and they cannot hear you.
Untreated individuals with Cluster B personality disorders only have the capacity for themselves. There’s no actual witnessing going on between two people. You’re staring at an absence. Their personified proclamations of ‘bad other’ need to be sustained for them to stay a victim.
Your role dies the minute you no longer serve that.
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2024.05.22 00:33 The_MadMage_Halaster Looking for Feedback on a Pair of Antagonists.

I just realized that the main antagonist of my campaign (a Lasombra Sabbat priest attempting to take over Santa Cruz) needs a couple of minions that the party can actually face down and reasonably fight, either physically or socially. So I have created two of them: the Shaw Brothers.
They are a pair of identical twins named Benjamin and Timothy, who were born in 1799 to a very religious family in Virginia. Identical through most of their childhood they started to diverge from each other personality wise in their late teenage years, when Benjamin began to chafe under his father's strict and demanding ways.
Eventually, after a spat, Benjamin ran away from home and became a traveling rapscallion who carved a path of hedonism and youthful chaos across the southern half of the Union. He got involved in all manner of things, some criminal some not, and eventually ended up on a riverboat on the Mississippi playing cards with a mysterious stranger late into the night. He was a remarkably good gambler and managed to whittle down his opponent until the stranger had only one thing left to bet, immortality. Benjamin naturally doubted this offer, but seeing as it was both late and night and he had already won so much he decided to humor the stranger. He won that hand too, and was swiftly Embraced into the night by the mysterious stranger.
The stranger was a vampire (obviously) of clan Brujah who took Benjamin to New Orleans, where they got involved in the mess of vampire politics that place was in the early 1800s. Eventually Benjamin grew tired of vampiric politics, and he found his new Sire somehow even more controlling than his father had been. Despite being a Brujah his sire was of the domineering sort who strong-armed anyone who stood against their wishes. Eventually he was able to free himself by using the Capture of New Orleans during the Civil War to trick his sire into going near an ammo depot which he then had an agent detonated Now free from his master he left to find a new group which would grant him the freedom he desired, whereupon he fell in with the Sabbat. Their message greatly resonated with him, particularly the "vampires are better then all the mortals let's rule them" part.
After a few years with them he decided to see what had become of his brother, and so traveled back to Virginia.
During this time Timothy had become a priest, gotten involved in the Second Great Awakening, and eventually got into what amounts to a turf war with a rival pastor. Said rival pastor sent goons after him to beat him up, so when Benjamin found him he was laying injured on his death bed.
Benjamin explained to his brother that he had finally found faith, and he offered to share that new faith with Timothy. Timothy accused him of being a monster against god, which Benjamin didn't deny. He instead offered Timothy first revenge against the pastor who had wounded him, as well as the ability to usher in a new golden age with the return of the Dark Father. He also used a wee bit of Presence as well. Eventually Timothy gave in and was Embraced by his brother. They then killed that pastor and his goons together, and when the Presence and initial bloodlust wore off Timothy bitterly accepted his new state.
Later the two of them joined up under that Lasombra and now serve as his muscle.
Benjamin is a social Brujah, who is also fair in a fight (Presence, Potence). Meanwhile Timothy is much more confrontational, and is a crack shot with firearms who has experience fighting as a member of the Underground Railroad close to the front lines (Clerity, Potence). Benjamin is by far the most dangerous of the two, with him having both half a century and a generation on his elderly brother. He is also a narcissistic sadist who lacks the civility Timothy at least continues to possess. But what he lacks in morals he more than makes up for in charm, clever social manipulation, and a cruel cunning.
Together the two are a dangerous tag-team who will provide a strong challenge for my players.

So, what do all of you think?
P.S. I also made some minis in HeroForge for reference:
https://preview.redd.it/8rbq8gthwu1d1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=dd7d4930160f3ae2004105a71b8c04a19951baec
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2024.05.22 00:33 rokybalboa1 New update question

I haven’t place in ages (last time I played was a while before the big update) I would always play invasion of Normandy and it was fantastic. But I saw they changed the whole campaign maps thing and a bunch of other things. Could someone sum up the new system for the game? Particularly the map bit.
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2024.05.22 00:32 Defiant-Flower-135 I wish I turned out differently

M21 I'm doubting if it was strict parenting or if it was the drink but I want opinions. She has done a lot but I don't feel entirely satisfied either. But in the days I have drafted this, my doubts only grow.
As a kid my mom hawked over me and now things I wish I could have experienced did not exist, like going to a park or playground with a friend without supervision, whereas she did. Going to the gas station for snack I couldn't, when she asked her parents and was given a quarter when everything was a cent. Riding a bike was limited to the street we live on, and when I was able to leave, I couldn't leave the neighborhood when she walked for a while to make sure her friend got home. Once sitting on my bike at the edge of the sidewalk and she walked over, cursed me out for going on a different street and wouldn't believe me. I couldn't go to a friends house because I was going to do my homework how my teacher taught me instead of hers, which I didnt know and was not taught. At a friends house, she berated me for making her wait in the car for a few minutes longer than the arranged pickup time. By comparison to what it would have been like, it is a magical opportunity lost.
For most of my school years, all I did was go to school, do homework and play games. Despite catching on to lessons quickly, classes were something to pass, nothing more, not even for life skills. Have a B? Make it an A. I did. Is the project due? Make it better. Alright. Taking orchestra and painting was fleeting then and while I enjoyed it, it was only done for practice or assignment. Now I am upset that it was all I did instead of going out and experiencing life: going out with friends, finding a club or sport to do, or just big activity sessions. Never had a curfew because I never left home to start. I may have had fun gaming then, but I lament heavy over that now to where I will not touch one. A future education and the future as a whole I should have taken a lot more seriously than I could possibly have imagined. School did push for it, but I was a fool and did not care.
Other than the occasional family visit, I did nothing and learned nothing. Never taught to cook much, properly clean, shop for necessities, make right finances, etc. Future prospects was left to whatever I would choose, which I would put it later down the road. Never got any real world experience and just been sheltered for so long, both by my doing and my moms. No drive to do anything, nothing of a hopeful future, no being pulled out of whatever I was doing to learn anything or having skills necessary in the world today be incentivized. Aside from making sure I did well in school, I was left to myself.
She always has something to complain about. Streaks of mean and grumpy. Remembered somethings of what we were interested in but other times just an empty face. Who my mom is today is doom and gloom, speaking two different points that are showing the worst of her and nitpicking over every possible detail. Most of who she enjoys in media has an underlying toxic presence to them with name calling. Polarize, prejudice, politicize, judge and bias everything. Norway and Iceland? Too cold and mountainous, how could anyone have settled there? Germany? They all speak the same language and cannot understand anyone in a city that is 30 minutes away. That guy's accent she can't stand and defaulted to being generated, even though he sounds the same speaking Finnish. All for a better planet yet everything is wasted, trashed, or sent to China. Treat others how you want to be and from where I stand, seem like a backtalking coward. Couldn't have a water pitcher because "no one refilled it" to keep the filter going when I made sure to keep it plentiful. If she has a problem she will bring up the one exact same example related to the topic that I have heard plenty before. And most of the negative aspects of society happen more likely than they should. All while bring home a 24, 30 or however many count of budweiser a week at least. I imagine we only got along because I wasn't a brat anymore and did not try to upset her. Falling in line if you will.
Emotions bottled or maybe emotionally dead. The masculinity trap of what is the general expectation of "men". To express myself, to show emotion, to even cry is something I don't want to do out of fear of being seen, which is ironic given the code of the samurai. 6th grade she didn't remember to pick me up even though I said and called and a friend and his friend caught me being emotional and stayed around a bit to comfort me.
The fear that was put into everything. An actual quote went something as "If you get hurt, I'm not going to drive you to the hospital". Another "All girls are evil". And "that sounds too confrontational" when I asked neighbors to clean after their dog. Even questioning if my eyes doing something required a doctor for her to say that my eyes will fail naturally and something about her relative who had an eye problem and didn't see a doctor. Things that made me not do the kinds of things I want to do now. I have been so sheltered then and now that I want to go out but there is the ever scared part of me towards the unknown world. I feel I have been prejudiced into thinking such ways but there's no personal experience to back or challenge said thoughts.
Admittably, parts of me are glad I know what I have and want for morals and mindset, but its also a matter of temptation and theres still so much that I wish to explore. At times I feel I matured too quickly at the cost of a kids stupidity or innocence and now am too serious and heavyhearted for my own good. To be told how I've matured when there wasn't much to mature from. A part of me feels that I have taken after her cold, judgemental, selfish attitude and that makes me fearful to screw up any kind of friendship or relationship, and dreading that I could reflect that onto any child I may have no matter how far away into the future I do have one. I kind of want to hate her but I am so emotionally gone or warped that I can't. If I "rebel" now, or begin to, I feel that might get the fire started.
She would argue with my dad from time to time but then that continued on for days and it was a cold environment lasting days to weeks after a fight. Even prior to their fights, they rarely slept together in the same bed, let alone the same room. She would critique his employer and even his choice of friends. Once he woke up late, thus having us late to get ready for school and she began one for that. I don't remember the exact details but she once criticized him over a coat he got me. All while listening from the top of the stairs to even the bottom where I was covered by a wall. A few times we listened and we made noise that I think made them aware of us but that didn't stop them. Even starting in our presence where we would leave the room. It got to the point where he actually packed lightly to leave for the night or days and my brother and I stopped him just so he could be home. I wish I did let him go then.
I really do believe I could have had it differently if my dad was alive. He made such an effort. When I was in hospital at 4, he made the efforts to get me out and moving around. When I didn't know a swim style, he literally chucked me towards the deeper waters (I was scared, but he was right in the end, one of the fondest memories). He taught me how to use the mower and had a mini shop set up in the garage. I played with him so much and he got me into the complex games he enjoyed as I got older. For as rough we were, he was so gentle. I looked up to him then and even more than ever now. He made the effort to be one worthy of "Dad" and he was damn well worthy of that and no one could be more better for me.
"Faded gray are all the days of yesteryears So much time has turned to memories and to tears" -Valkyrja
I did graduate HS 3 years ago, did a summer program and since nothing. No job, education chances, or life plans. Even though I felt smarter, I was turned off of college simply for cost reasons and "feeding the rich" mindset. Last summer I began to look at my past and future with a whole new look with no physical change taking effect. First week into March this year I realized what I have been doing compared to how others are living through good and bad and I fell into depression hard. Now it persists with great off and on. Where I have been up at 9 in the morning to suddenly be up at 5 or 6 in the afternoon. Throughout the past 3 years, there was no making sure I was ok, no seeing how I felt, no finding out what I wanted to do. And I am still frightened of what may be out there, even when that is the key to the living that I want. I want to go, I need to go. But where? I leave for the good and better of myself, but I also leave behind this place I've called home, yet it's now so far from the one I want to remember with a fond memory. So much happens that seems to have been "normal" when it doesn't seem like it should. The same place with the same inhabitants in the same motions. No going out, no difference, no change, and VERY artificial. Nothing means anything anymore. To let how I feel about the previous years subside in me or blow over...
Always have been insecure, hesitant, second guessing. While others had spent their 18s, 19s and 20s going into the world doing many things, I've had the summer program at 18, nothing at 19, and two days in the big city to attend a concert at 20. Little noteworthy moments under my belt. It seems like love in the immediate family was not two ways or had to be earned. I have not grown. Who I am is not who I want to be at heart.
For 21, I know I should have more skills and be in better places, but theres nothing from anyone. No check-in, no advice, no motivation. Like "the birdling will leave the nest" instead of anyone preparing a boy to what is before him. Its not a snap of fingers or blink of an eye do I learn what is expected. On the grown up part, I feel heavily underprepared for the world and life. Far too long have I stayed and lived in my head. I cannot understand why I am still at home, a part of myself thinks to keep the peace but what peace needs to be kept? Nothing and no one is stopping me from leaving except myself and the thought that they will most definitely want to know where I am if I go, which I do not want to tell anyone. Or that I've been sheltered and not have realised the gates have been unlocked long ago. Things are not ok and I want to stop pretending when I leave. Even with Spring's green grass under a blue sky that ends the day with the orange sunset piercing the clouds to make them blue and pink do I feel grey.
"Watching to the night with tired eyes Waiting for nothing all my life" -Battle Against Time
I feel the kid within me, wanting to do those exciting things, yearning for any kind of companion or fellowship. What daylight reveries I can conjure to make him feel hopeful enough so he can shine soon. The things I want to do to feel happy. I want to water that little guy.
A lot of this I have remembered recently and still am connecting the dots. I already am upset at myself for not doing anything in life, but I want to be angry and I honestly hate myself for not seeing this sooner and listening to her for so long. Despite feeling broken and defunct, I still feel young enough but there's been so little done that it feels many chances are long gone. There is more freedoms I have that I do not know about and ones that I have had before that gathered dust. And now I am in a toss up between beginning college preparation now, leaving states or the country to act on these now childhood regrets. I don't want to be who I am now any longer. I just want to do something. And in between it all, confusion of what to do, how to feel and saddened that I am not who I once was or could have been.
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2024.05.22 00:30 birawiii Just came back to the uae and want a place to play volleyball

Does anyone know of any games or drop ins that people can join? Preferably intermediate skill (anything but recreational games) I live in sharjah so im looking for anything in ajman, sharjah, or dubai
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2024.05.22 00:29 PuritanPuree Everybody Plays Anything! May 21st

Welcome to Everybody Plays Anything, the place for all Fire Emblem fans to post their playthroughs of their favorite non-FE games (or FE games, I don't care)! Feel free to start up any game your heart so desires!
Current ongoing playthroughs:
PuritanPuree - Oldschool Runescape, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail
noirpoet - Skyrim, Genshin Impact (begrudgingly)
Packasus - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 3
Beddict - Final Fantasy XIV & IX, Genshin Impact
lerdnir - FFXIV
Gravity_Queen - Elden Ring
IcerDragon5 - Fire Emblem: The Sacred Echoes
Hopefully lots of you will join in on the fun! Enjoy everybody's playthroughs!
Yesterday's Update
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2024.05.22 00:27 AspiringProgrammer93 30 [M4F] #UK/Anywhere- Seeking a Kindred Spirit for Adventure and Deep Conversations

I'm a 30-year-old introvert who enjoys the quieter moments, but I also have a sense of adventure. I'm into traveling abroad, hiking through beautiful landscapes, and exploring new places. I have a short social battery, so I tend to recharge with some downtime, but with the right person, I can be a great companion. Ultimately, I'm looking for something serious and long-term. I would like to have kids someday and dream of building a home in a remote mountainous area where I can enjoy nature and peace.
I'm 5'11" with an average build, and I hit the gym regularly to stay in shape. I work full-time and also study part-time and recently have setup a business so I keep pretty busy. When I do find some free time, I like playing video games, especially puzzle-solving ones, and I also enjoy coding. I’m a big fan of Christopher Nolan, and my favorite movie is Memento, which I've wached so many times.
One of my favorite things to do is engage in deep conversations. I love thinking about big questions and discussing them with someone who’s equally intrigued. If you’re into that, I think we’d get along great.
I'm not into social media like Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, etc. If that's a big part of your life which you're also looking for in a potential partenr, I might not be the right person for you. I prefer to spend my time with people in person or through meaningful conversations over the phone or via messages.
I'm looking for someone who also enjoys deep discussions, likes adventures, and is either introverted or extroverted—it doesn't matter as long as you respect my need for occasional alone time. Ideally, you don't have kids, you don't smoke, and religion isn't a deal-breaker for you, as it's not a significant part of my life (I don't believe in God).
I'm open to a long-distance relationship but I'd like to meet in person regularly once we're both comfortable. To set expectations, I may not share a picture of myself with you until I'm comfortable with who you are.
If this sounds like you, I'd love to chat and see where things go.
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2024.05.22 00:27 smokinsomnia I Don't Need To Sell

So I'm sitting here in my porch, on a nice day. Sun shining through as I'm listening to the Donkey Kong Country soundtrack. I just smoked a bowl and I'm burning PS1 discs to play. And I felt happy.
And I realized every since the beginning of my tenure in this sub as a moderate participant and mega lurker, I was just trying to unlock the key to happiness. But the jokes on them cause they waited too long to sell their shorts, and now I'm perfectly content where I am in life.
I feel comfortable in my home now that I've outlasted all the old problems. I feel comfortable with who I am, now that I've had a hope moving forward in life through GME which has helped me take more stock (lol) in my own wellbeing to prepare myself for change.
And in doing so I actually bypassed my entire reason I got here in the first place. No longer to understand when to sell. But to learn that when I get there, I won't even need to.
I'm going to take revelry in the fact that my complacency causes pain to those trying to manipulate my holdings. I can hold as long as it will take, now. There's no more obstacles in my path, and I'm ready to wait for as long as they can BEAR and then some. Pun intended.
I'm tired of seeing things go wrong in the world. I wanna see bad people get what they deserve, through the proper means of justice and legalities. Until then, I'm feeling bullish cause I like the stock.
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2024.05.22 00:26 McHeccinHecc Missing Persons Case, Supernatural Intervention?

Howdy. I am officer M (only M, privacy reasons, could lose my job if I was exposed). I’ve been investigating these three cases for the past few years, and I wanted to see if anyone had any clue how to solve them.
I normally wouldn’t go to places like Reddit for this, but I’m desperate. Everyone else I’ve tried has said that this is some kind of webseries project thing. It isn’t.
I’m gonna show you the transcriptions of three sets of video tapes. The first set is from James Barlowe, the second from Daren Redd, and the third from Nick Robin.
Well, I’d better get on with it.
[- - -]
There’s only one tape in this section. It begins with a man in a priest’s uniform (identified as James Barlowe) in the driver’s seat of a car. The person holding the camera is in the passenger’s side.
CAMERAMAN (LATER IDENTIFIED AS NICK ROBIN): “So! What’re we doing, James?”
JAMES: “Oh, uhm, we’re going to a haunted house to perform an exorcism.”
NICK: “Hell yeah we are!”
Nick turns the camera towards his face.
NICK: “Someone tipped us off on a haunted house recently, so we’re gonna go check it out. And James is gonna use his cool priest powers or whatever to get rid of the ghosts! Right James?”
The camera pans to James.
JAMES: “Ah- Yeah.”
The camera turns back to Nick.
NICK: “Now, I’m not gonna be in this one too much, since James is gonna be doing his stuff on his own.”
JAMES: “Wait what?”
The tape cuts off here, and picks back up with James holding the camera. He’s in front of a run-down, abandoned house. He seems nervous, fidgeting with the stole around his neck.
JAMES: “Okay, so, uhm. I am Father Barlowe, and, uhm..I kind of thought Nick was gonna be here. He- He told me he was gonna be here. I dunno. Uhm. Today I’m going to exorcise this ghost. I, uh, don’t know if I’m allowed to do that anymore. But I know how.”
James turns the camera around, and starts to walk into the house. The front door opens into a hallway, which leads to a living room. The camera shakes as James fumbles with his pockets, then brings out a cross. He holds it out in front of him.
JAMES: “Uhm, if there are any ghosts here, show yourself.”
Nothing happens. James mutters something about editing. He waves the cross around dramatically.
JAMES: “Ghost, or demon, or whatever you are, please come and-”
A loud bang comes from somewhere within the house. James seems to flinch. He can be heard heavily breathing as he turns the camera towards the sound.
JAMES: “Uhm..Okay. That’s okay. I’ve got a cross. I’m okay.”
James begins to walk down the hall, where the sound was heard. The camera is shaking, and James is holding out his cross.
JAMES: “Okay, uhm- I think..I think the ghost is in there.”
James points to the doorway at the end of the corridor, then advances towards it. He walks through, and into what appears to be a study. There is a desk and chair in the corner. The chair has a pitch-black figure in it.
JAMES: “Oh god, okay, uhm- Okay. Okay. Uhm. Uh- Demon!”
The figure turns to face James. He holds out his cross with a trembling hand.
JAMES: “Foul creature, begone from this home-”
The figure stands up and begins to walk towards James. The camera is dropped.
JAMES: “Oh God, oh God!”
James can be heard running away.
[- - -]
This first tape is very intriguing to me. The figure has not been identified. At least, not as anyone in the town.
I interviewed both Nick Robin and James Barlowe (they had not gone missing after this video. quite the contrary, in fact. James Barlowe is the one that brought the video to police), and they revealed that most of the content in their videos was fake.
They said that the events of the video were not planned.
[- - -]
The camera appears to be moved around a bit, before setting up to show a man in a red hoodie (identified as Daren Redd) sitting in an office chair. It can be assumed that he’s at his desk. He smiles at the camera.
DAREN: “Uh- Hi. This feels weird, haha. I don’t think I should introduce myself? I don’t know. No one but me’s gonna see this anyways. Unless I make, like, a giant scientific discovery. Or break a world record.”
Daren fidgets with the strings of his hoodie, twirling one between his fingers.
DAREN: “So. My sleep schedule sucks. I’ve been trying to fix it for weeks now, it isn’t working. I’ve decided, fuck it, I’m just gonna roll with it. So! I’m gonna try and stay up for 12 days straight.”
Daren grabs the camera, and shows a calendar up on the wall. The month and year are cut off. Two days are circled (Tuesday, then the next Saturday).
DAREN: “I’ve got a calendar here so that I can figure out how long I’ve been up. If I do more physical stuff, maybe I’ll stay up longer! Haha.”
The camera pans back to Daren.
DAREN: “I’ve got my room-mate watching over me. He’s actually in here right now- Say hi, Nick!”
(PRESUMABLY) NICK, IN THE BACKGROUND: “Hey.”
DAREN: “I rested up real good to prepare for this, so I’m hoping that my plan works. So, uh..Yeah. D-Man out.”
The next tape starts out with Daren holding the camera up to Nick Robin.
DAREN: “Niiiiiiiick.”
NICK: “Why are you recording me?”
DAREN: “Nick how long have I been awake?”
NICK: “Since yesterday, I think.”
Daren flips the camera around to face him. He has a large grin on his face.
DAREN: “That’s right, baby! D-Man has been awake for one whole day! Well- Two? One? Since Tuesday. It’s, uh, Wednesday.”
Daren shows the calendar to the camera. Tuesday is crossed off.
DAREN: “So far, nothing weird has happened yet. I’m tired, but I’ve been drinking a ton of Monster.”
The camera pans to a trash can, with several cans of Monster in it.
DAREN: “So! I should be able to stay up as long as I need. World record, here I come!”
The third tape begins with Daren dragging a trash bag outside.
DAREN: “Ok so I forgot to record a tape today, and I know that if I don’t do it now I’m gonna forget again. But, uhm, I’ve been up for..Uh..I dunno. Time is a concept, anyways. It’s Thursday now, though!”
Daren heaves the trash bag into a can. He walks back inside, and sighs with relief as he enters.
DAREN: “Whew, I love air conditioning.”
NICK (IN THE BACKGROUND): “Dude- Why don’t you take your hoodie off?”
DAREN: “Ah, y’know.”
NICK: “I really don’t.”
DAREN: “See, you get it!”
Daren chuckles and brings the camera into his room. He sets it down on his desk, and sits down in the office chair. He has bags under his eyes, and his hair looks messier than usual.
DAREN: “So. Recently, I’ve been tired. Like, horridly tired. To the point where even sitting down is a..” Yawn. “Risky move for me. But, working from home is keeping me on my toes. Who knew that writing reports could be so exhilerating!”
He looks over his shoulder for a moment, before turning back to the camera. His eyes appear wide and frightened, but he’s still smiling.
DAREN: “Uh, pro tip, maybe don’t try this stuff! I’m stupid enough to try and get a world record, but you, uh, shouldn’t be. Anyways, uhm, D-Man out.”
The fourth tape shows Daren in the hospital, sitting next to Nick, who is in a bed with an IV in his arm. Daren’s eye bags have gotten worse.
DAREN: “Hey, uhm. I don’t know if I’m supposed to record in here. I had to drive Nick to the hospital- He had a dairy allergy thing.”
NICK: “I said he could record in here, don’t worry.”
DAREN: “Yea, he- He said I could record this. I think I’m gonna stay the night here- People do that at hospitals, right? But, uh, they don’t need a bed for me. Because I’m not sleeping! I’m just gonna, uh, play on my phone for the night.”
Daren looks over his shoulder, before turning back to the camera.
DAREN: “Well! It’s Friday now. Been, uh, four days, I think? Yeah. I’ve been awake for four whole days! Well, uhm, this is more filler than anything. Nothing to note. D-Man out.”
The fifth tape is corrupted. Nothing is salvageable.
The sixth tape begins with Daren sitting at his desk. He looks tired beyond comprehension. His knee is bouncing, and he’s tapping his fingers on the table.
DAREN: “Uh, day..Six. I think. It’s Sunday now. The Lord’s day, ha-ha! I’m- I’m not religious. But, uhm, I know one of Nick’s friends is. James something. Maybe I should call that guy. I-”
Daren cuts himself off by looking over his shoulder. He looks back. His eyes are wild and terrified.
DAREN: “I think this was a bad idea. A horrible idea. I- I tried to sleep yesterday. But I couldn’t. I can’t- I can’t close my eyes for too long. Uhm..Nick has been in the hospital since Friday. He’s- He should be back by now. His visits never take this long.”
Daren chuckles. His voice sounds nervous.
DAREN: “He should be back soon, though, right? Right. He’s just taking a bit longer than usual. Uhm, Darry out.”
The seventh tape shows Daren sitting under his desk. He sets up the camera and brings his knees to his chest.
DAREN: “Nick came back today. He, uhm. He’s acting different. I was- I was talking to him, and he, uhm. He forgot he had a dairy allergy. He just..Forgot. I reminded him and he went- He went, oh, yeah. Like he didn’t go to the hospital for it a couple days ago.”
Daren appears to be trembling. He pulls his hood over his head.
DAREN: “..Been awake for seven days, ha-ha. So close! Just, uhm..Five? Four? Something around that. That many days left. I don’t- I don’t wanna do this. But I think I have to. I think it’ll leave me alone if I..”
Daren looks up at something offscreen, and screams.
[- - -]
Daren Redd went missing after this video. I’ve been looking for him for years. I’m trying to stay professional here, but I really don’t know what’s going on. I still sometimes try to figure out what he was looking at in the last tape. But there’s no reflection in his eyes- No shadows anywhere. Nothing. Could he be hallucinating?
I don’t think he is. I think he’s seeing things, sure, but they’re real. They have to be real.
[- - -]
This last section begins with Nick Robin in a car. He’s driving this time, with the camera on the dashboard. James is in the passenger seat. There’s camping gear and a few bags in the back seats.
NICK: “Hey! Welcome back to the PDC (later identified as Paranormal Discovery Channel, the youtube account that both Nick Robin and James Barlowe share), today we’re gonna be exploring a whole abandoned town! It’s called, uh..What was it called again?”
JAMES: “Sasbol heights.”
NICK: “Right, right. Sasbol heights or whatever. Anyways! It’s gonna be cool. Oh- There it is! Dude dude dude- Look!”
The camera points to a charred-looking town. Maybe burnt down?
NICK: “We’re gonna get settled, then get back to all of you. I’ll see y’all soon!”
The next tape begins with Nick sitting in a tent.
NICK: “So! It’s been, like, a day. The first night was pretty underwhelming- Just some creepy old town with bugs and stuff. Nothing too special. Just a bigger version of a haunted house.”
Nick looks off screen- Presumably at James. Nick chuckles.
NICK: “James is sleeping right now. Apparently he’s been having nightmares? That’s, uh, pretty normal for him, though. Oh! Today I started setting up the ghost hunting stuff. Unpacking, putting up cameras, all that jazz.”
There’s shuffling from behind the camera. Nick smiles at (assumedly) James, and winks at the camera.
The third tape starts with Nick and James going into one of the abandoned houses. Nick seems much more enthusiastic than James.
JAMES: “We’re gonna put a voice-over on this, right?”
NICK: “Yea, yea. Something something, abandoned house, something something.”
JAMES: “Good, good, uhm..Nick, man, you know I like doing this and all..But I don’t think I like this episode. It’s like- It feels wrong, y’know?”
NICK: “Mm..You’re right, you’re right. But hey! Think of the money we’ll get from this. Our reactions are gonna be authentic and shit. Plus, we’ve only got a day left.”
Nick pats James’ back, and James smiles.
JAMES: “Right. You’re right.”
The fourth tape is corrupted.
The fifth tape doesn’t include James or Nick’s face, but we can assume who is talking.
NICK: “Listen, man, it- It just got corrupted. It’s fine, right? It’s cool. We can redo it-”
JAMES: “I’m fucking serious, Nick! This isn’t normal! None of the shit we saw yesterday was planned!”
NICK: “I know, I know, but come on man! I need this money!”
JAMES: “Money isn’t worth it, at this point. Please, God, let’s just leave.”
NICK: “If you wanna leave, just go! I can do the video without you.”
JAMES: “I’m not just leaving you with these demons!”
Both Nick and James are quiet for a while. Nick silently walks back to the tent, bringing the camera with him.
The sixth tape is shot from within Nick’s car. Nick is driving, the camera is on the dashboard. He seems terrified.
NICK: “I’m not publishing this. I’m keeping this for myself, and- I don’t know! The police, probably! Jesus Christ- I’m fucking speeding. Are there even road laws here?”
Nick looks at his gas tank, seeing the needle nearing the E. He begins to tear up.
NICK: “Fuck- Uhm. What happened. James tried to kill me, and- And I don’t think he’s James anymore. I really don’t. He’s- He’s not that guy I went to high school with. There’s actually no way.”
He looks at the camera briefly, doing a quick double take.
NICK: “What- No. No. No- Goddammit! Leave me alone!”
The car swerves, and the camera topples over.
[- - -]
I’ve been thinking about these cases since I found them. The actual police department doesn’t know about them- And I haven’t told my superior about them. These tapes just kind of appeared at my doorstep one day, along with a camera.
I looked at the camera’s film, and found three images.
The first one is a picture from the first set of tapes. It seems edited, though. James has a halo.
The second one is from the second set. It shows an image of Daren, with some kind of pitch-black figure behind him.
The third one is, supposedly, from the third set. Though nothing like it is seen anywhere in the tapes. It’s an image taken from the driver’s seat of Nick’s car, showing the camera from the video on the dashboard. On the screen of the camera is Nick. The image is edited to show a car tire over Nick’s face.
If anyone knows anything about James Barlowe, Daren Redd, or Nick Robin, please tell me at [xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]@gmail.com.
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2024.05.22 00:26 Sweet-Count2557 Best Restaurants in Longview Tx

Best Restaurants in Longview Tx
Best Restaurants in Longview Tx Looking for the best restaurants in Longview, TX? Well, look no further! We've got you covered with our guide to the most delectable dining spots in town.Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds? From the Cajun delights of Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux to the mouthwatering options at Texas Roadhouse, there's something for everyone.So join us as we explore the flavors that Longview has to offer. Let's get eating!Key TakeawaysDudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux offers delicious seafood dishes and highlights traditional Louisiana dishes like Gumbo and Crawfish.Texas Roadhouse is known for its wide array of food selections and is recommended for its USDA Choice Sirloin and Fried Catfish.Pizza King, opened in 1965, serves unique and traditional pizza flavors, with the King's Delight being a recommended pizza.Lil Thai House is popular among locals and offers an impressive menu of authentic Thai dishes, with the Gai Pad Khing and Pad Thai being must-try options.Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux (formerly Dudley's Cajun Cafe)One of our favorite restaurants in Longview, Texas is Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux, formerly known as Dudley's Cajun Cafe. This establishment is renowned for its delicious seafood dishes and its commitment to highlighting traditional Louisiana cuisine. When you visit Dudley's, you can expect to be treated to a delectable array of flavors that are sure to satisfy any seafood lover.One of the standout dishes at Dudley's is their Gumbo, a classic Louisiana favorite that's bursting with rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Another must-try appetizer is the Alligator Sausage, a unique and adventurous option that's sure to excite your taste buds. If you're looking for a more familiar starter, the Cup of Gumbo is always a solid choice.For the main course, we highly recommend trying the Blackened Catfish. This dish is expertly prepared, with the catfish being perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The flavors are bold and the texture is incredibly tender, making it a true standout on Dudley's menu.In addition to their exceptional seafood dishes, Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux also offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that's perfect for a casual meal with friends or a romantic evening out. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring that your dining experience is both enjoyable and memorable.If you're in the Longview, Texas area and looking for the best restaurants in town, be sure to visit Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux. Their commitment to quality and their passion for Louisiana cuisine make them a top choice for locals and visitors alike.Texas RoadhouseWhen it comes to dining in Longview, Texas, we can't help but rave about Texas Roadhouse for its wide array of food selections and reputation for delicious meals. Here's why this restaurant stands out among the best restaurants in Longview, Texas:Delicious Food: Texas Roadhouse is known for serving up mouthwatering dishes that will satisfy any craving. From their juicy USDA Choice Sirloin to their perfectly fried catfish, every bite is packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.Wide Selection: Whether you're in the mood for a steak, ribs, chicken, or even a burger, Texas Roadhouse has got you covered. Their menu offers a variety of options to suit every taste and preference. Plus, they've decadent dessert options available to satisfy your sweet tooth.Lively Atmosphere: Texas Roadhouse isn't just about the food, it's also about the experience. The restaurant has a lively and energetic atmosphere that adds to the enjoyment of your meal. With friendly staff and country music playing in the background, you'll feel right at home.Great Value: One of the best things about Texas Roadhouse is that you get a lot of bang for your buck. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable, making it a great option for those looking for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.So, if you're looking for a restaurant in Longview, Texas that offers a wide selection of delicious food, a lively atmosphere, and great value, look no further than Texas Roadhouse.Now, let's move on to our next restaurant, Pizza King.Pizza KingAnd, let's not forget about Pizza King, a local favorite in Longview, TX, that serves up unique and traditional pizza flavors. Pizza King has been a staple in the Longview community since it first opened its doors in 1965. With its diner-style interior and cozy atmosphere, it's the perfect place to enjoy a delicious slice of pizza.At Pizza King, you'll find a wide variety of pizza flavors to choose from. From classic options like pepperoni and cheese to unique creations like the King's Delight, there's something for everyone's taste buds. The King's Delight is a crowd favorite, topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. It's the perfect combination of flavors that will leave you craving more.But Pizza King doesn't stop at just pizza. They also offer a must-try dessert that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Apple Pizza is a unique twist on the traditional pizza, featuring a sweet apple topping on a crispy crust. It's the perfect way to end your meal on a sweet note.With its long history in the community and delicious food options, Pizza King is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Longview, TX. Whether you're a local looking for a new pizza spot or a visitor wanting to try some local flavors, Pizza King is a must-visit. So, don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in their unique and traditional pizza flavors.Lil Thai HouseDuring our visit to Longview, TX, my friends and I decided to dine at Lil Thai House, a popular restaurant known for its impressive menu of authentic Thai dishes. We were excited to explore the flavors of Thailand and indulge ourselves in a culinary adventure.Here are four reasons why Lil Thai House should be on your dining list:Authentic Thai Cuisine: At Lil Thai House, you can expect nothing but the most authentic Thai dishes. From the moment we stepped inside, the aroma of spices filled the air, transporting us to the streets of Bangkok. Each dish was meticulously prepared with fresh ingredients, creating a symphony of flavors that danced on our taste buds.Local Favorite: Lil Thai House is a beloved establishment among the locals of Longview. As soon as we arrived, we could see why. The cozy and welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home. The friendly staff greeted us with warm smiles and provided excellent service throughout our meal, enhancing our overall dining experience.Must-Try Appetizer: To start our meal, we couldn't resist ordering the Spicy Beef Egg Rolls. These crispy delights were filled with tender beef, aromatic spices, and a hint of heat. Dipped in the accompanying sweet chili sauce, each bite was a burst of flavor that left us craving for more.Unforgettable Main Course: One dish that stood out among the rest was the Gai Pad Khing, a classic Thai chicken stir-fry with ginger. The combination of tender chicken, fragrant ginger, and vibrant vegetables created a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. It was a dish that truly showcased the mastery of Thai cuisine.As we finished our meal at Lil Thai House, we were already planning our next visit. The flavors and hospitality had left a lasting impression on us, making it a must-visit restaurant in Longview. With our appetites satisfied, we eagerly anticipated our next culinary adventure at Papacitas, a renowned Mexican eatery just a stone's throw away.PapacitasAs we entered Papacitas, our mouths watered at the enticing aroma of sizzling fajitas and freshly made tortillas. Located in Longview, TX, Papacitas has been serving delicious Mexican food since its establishment in 1981. The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere and a festive interior, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience.One of the recommended starters at Papacitas is the Beef, Bean & Cheese Nachos. This mouthwatering dish features a generous portion of crispy tortilla chips topped with savory seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted cheese, and served with a side of guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. It's the perfect way to start your meal and satisfy your cravings.For the main course, the Crawfish Enchiladas are a must-try. These flavorful enchiladas are filled with tender crawfish tails, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, all smothered in a rich and creamy sauce. Served with rice and beans, this dish is a true indulgence that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the unique taste of crawfish.At Papacitas, you can expect generous portions, friendly service, and a wide variety of menu options to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for sizzling fajitas, mouthwatering enchiladas, or traditional Mexican favorites like tacos and burritos, Papacitas has something to satisfy every craving.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Are the Vegetarian Options Available at Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux (Formerly Dudley's Cajun Cafe)?At Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux, there are a few vegetarian options available. The Cajun-inspired menu mainly focuses on seafood and meat dishes, but they do offer a couple of vegetarian choices.You can enjoy their flavorful Veggie Gumbo, which is packed with vegetables and spices. They also have a delicious Vegetarian Pasta dish, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables tossed in a savory sauce.These options provide tasty alternatives for vegetarian diners at Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux.Does Texas Roadhouse Offer Any Gluten-Free Menu Items?Yes, Texas Roadhouse does offer gluten-free menu items. They have a wide array of food selections and are known for their delicious food.One recommended gluten-free main is the USDA Choice Sirloin. Another great option is the Fried Catfish.They also have decadent dessert options available.Are There Any Vegan Pizza Options Available at Pizza King?Yes, Pizza King does offer vegan pizza options. They serve a variety of unique and traditional pizza flavors, and they're known for their delicious food. One of their recommended pizzas is the King's Delight.Additionally, they've a must-try dessert called Apple Pizza. Pizza King has a cozy diner-style interior and a welcoming atmosphere.Whether you're vegan or not, you'll find something tasty to enjoy at Pizza King.Does Lil Thai House Offer Any Dishes for People With Food Allergies?At Lil Thai House, we offer a variety of dishes for people with food allergies. Our menu features authentic Thai cuisine, which includes options for those with dietary restrictions.Whether you have a gluten allergy, are lactose intolerant, or have other specific requirements, we strive to accommodate your needs.From our spicy beef egg rolls to our Gai Pad Khing chicken dish, we take pride in providing delicious and safe dining experiences for all of our customers.What Are the Popular Vegetarian Options at Papacitas?At Papacitas, we understand that vegetarian options are important. While they primarily focus on delicious Mexican cuisine, they do offer a few vegetarian dishes.One popular option is the Veggie Enchiladas, filled with a flavorful combination of vegetables and cheese.Another tasty choice is the Spinach and Mushroom Quesadilla, a perfect blend of savory flavors.These vegetarian options at Papacitas allow everyone to enjoy a satisfying meal in a laid-back and festive atmosphere.ConclusionIn conclusion, the culinary scene in Longview, Texas offers a tantalizing array of options that cater to every taste bud. From the bold Cajun flavors at Dudley's Cafe Grab & Geaux to the diverse menu at Texas Roadhouse, there's something for everyone to enjoy.Whether you're in the mood for pizza, Thai food, Mexican cuisine, Italian fare, or American classics, the best restaurants in Longview will surely leave you satisfied.So go ahead, embark on a delectable journey and indulge in the flavors that this charming city has to offer.
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2024.05.22 00:26 NoRisk3256 Anyone x Anyone

Hi there!
My name is Sam, and I have been RPing on-and-off for about twelve years. I am twenty-one, and am only interested in playing against people 18+. I prefer to fandomless RP where the world building is done by my partner and I.
I am non-binary and will play M,F, or NB characters! I prefer writing in realistic fiction and historical contexts. My ideal partner will be able to do multiple 1-5 paragraph responses most days. I am not picky on length, but will also match my partner. My ideal partner is also someone who gets invested into our story and characters. I like a good mix of drama and fluff.
Face claims or description, no drawings please! It is hard for me to imagine anime character while writing and takes me out of the immersion.
Anyone x Anyone, 3rd person!
Here are some basic starter ideas— very malleable and can be tweaked. I am also open to your ideas as well! Anything fluffy or dramatic
Please message me and we can exchange info and ideas!
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2024.05.22 00:25 LTJ1690 26 [M4A] #Online - Looking to meet new people

i! I’m looking to talk to new people and hopefully make some genuine friends on here!
I’m 26, and from Scotland, UK
My hobbies include true crime/history, I am a MASSIVE horror fan and I love everything creepy/scary. I watch/play football and I like gaming whenever I have the spare time.
I love being outside, keeping fit/active, finding places to explore and spending time with my dog(always happy to receive pet photos too)
I also have a lot of tattoos and love to see other people’s work! (Always looking for ideas to add to my own collection too)
I’m down to talk about just about anything, I like hearing about other people’s interests and hobbies, or even just answering questions.
Send me a message if you want to talk😊
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2024.05.22 00:24 Strawbabyc Don't even know anymore

I have absolutely no idea what to do. I have nobody to rely on. I don't know what to do. I am 19f. My life is a complete shit show. I was bullied not only emotionally but physically throughout my childhood, primarily due to being neurodivergent, though I didn't know that at the time, just thought I was "weird" and nobody liked me despite being a kind kid. I was obsesssed with early childhood education, reading books by Maria Montessori and writing teaching philosophy statements at the age of 8. I was paralyzed for about a year at the age of 11 and suffered severe medical trauma in the hospital as well. I felt my autonomy was stripped away from me and various professionals there, looking back, were abusive and negligent. There in the hospital I remember wanting to die for the first time. When I got out, the bullying just got worse because now I had the whole being-in-a-wheelchair-thing going against me too. I ended up doing stupid shit to impress my peers and try to make friends, which just meant that I was constantly getting into trouble as a younger teen, which didn't help my mental health. I tried to kill myself at 13. My mom slapped me in the face while I was bleeding from my wrists and told me I was going to ruin her reputation and that I couldn't go to the hospital. I really needed stitches, I still have very visible scars from that day. She sewed holes in some long sleeved shirts for me to put my thumbs through to hide my arms at school and told me not to tell anyone. Things were never the same between me and my parents. I began at 14 seeking validation from adult men online. It was stupid and reckless, but it helped in the moment. I was kidnapped a week before I was supposed to start high school by a 33 year old man. He drove me to a different state 500 miles away, raped me, and tried to strangle me to death before police came. They treated me like a suspect and handcuffed me and made me sit in a cold car for 3 hours in the middle of the night. There was an amber alert sent out all over. I was put in a psych ward for about a week and then began 9th grade at a new school as "the girl from the amber alert" to everyone around me. Everyone was talking about it and asking for specifics and making jokes about what happened to me. It also made me a target for older boys who thought it was evidence that I was easy to manipulate. One of them ended up being the reason I had to leave school a month later. I did online school with my now emotionally abusive parents for several months before starting at a new school. But then, covid shut everything down again, and it was all taken away from me. My mental health was terrible and my parents opted for an unhelpful tough love approach. I became very hypersexual due to my trauma, which ended in me being assaulted more times than one. My parents blamed me and began to resent me, their words not mine. I entered a long term relationship at 16 with a boy I truly loved, we will call him K. K got me pregnant and I wanted to keep it, but my parents forced me to get an abortion with illegal drugs. It was traumatizing and I spiraled. A mentor figure who was a family friend betrayed me horribly. K got me pregnant again. I was on birth control, though everyone believes it was intentional, it was not. My parents said I could either get an abortion or leave home, so I moved out at 17. I got my shit together. For a while, things were good. I got an associates degree incredibly quickly and began a successful career in early childhood education as I had always dreamed. I worked my way up to a lead teacher at 18 and loved it. K and I were so happy. He proposed. The kind of true love most people never get to experience. Most of my peers drifted away during my pregnancy. I didn't care, I had K, my unborn baby, and my job. Then, while in labor, I found out K was cheating on me the entire time. I forgave him and we tried again, though I was postpartum and heartbroken. I stayed home with my newborn son while he worked, or so I thought. Really, he got fired or never went to every job I thought he had. He would drive there and turn his data off so his location was set there all day. He would stage pictures and talk about work. Really he was cheating, doing drugs, and playing video games while I was at home with our baby. His anger issues got worse and he'd get violent but not to the extent that I couldn't justify it to myself. His whole family knew. The cycle of him being caught and apologizing profusely and then doing it again went on for a while before he said that he needed to get out of his house where his cheater DV father was impeding his progress in getting better. I love him. It made sense, his dad was clearly where the behavior stemmed from. I left my housing program to get him out and we all 3 lived in hotels for a few months. I had to sell my body to afford a place for us to live. I was working full time as a lead teacher it just wasn't enough. He still couldn't keep a job but he wasn't lying or cheating. I got us a nice apartment all on my own. Things were good for a while. His anger issues would flair up at times but not as bad, and no lying or infidelity. We had so many heart to hearts. We got married. I did great at my job. He started doordashing for income. Things were going well. Then 6 months into our marriage, about 9 months after we moved out/7 months after we got our apartment, he sprung on me that he wanted a divorce. That was about 7 months ago now. We have been living together and I have been hoping to rebuild. In his vows, he swore so sincerely and in such great heartfelt detail to do better and be better and stand by me. And then he just through it all away. He has been so mean lately. Sometimes things are okay and it's like everything is the same. But he thinks I don't clean enough even though I try and he says I don't support him emotionally even though I really feel like I do. I also pay for everything, I even bought him an 800 dollar PC a couple months ago. I got really sick a month ago. Like vomiting 10+ times a day. I thought I had a stomach bug and didn't have money to go to the doctor over something so trivial that would clear up on its own. I made too much for medicaid but still not a lot. After only 4 days of being gone and feeling like shit, my work fired me. After another week or so of feeling sick and getting so weak I thought I was dying, I went to the hospital. They said all the vomiting had made me very dehydrated and I was lacking in a lot of vitamins. They gave me medicine and an IV. Turns out I'm pregnant and have HG. I'm pretty far along. At first K was supportive but now he acts like I'm trying to "trap" him with a baby, which doesn't even make sense. We were having unprotected sex and the only birth control was that I am breastfeeding, which he knew, so it isn't that crazy of an outcome. He has been so cruel and angry, saying terrible things. He threatens to leave when he gets mad so I beg him to stay because he knows I'd be all alone and I love him a lot. He has said some terribly cruel things and it's like every tiny thing I do wrong makes me the villain. Yesterday he blew up on me and it was scary and terrible. Today, I found out the few friends I thought I had hate me. One of them sent me the most cruel message I have ever received completely unprompted. I have no family support, no friends, my husband hates me, and everyone I've ever cared about except my son (who is different because he's too young to understand and he loves everyone and he is also a responsibility) wants nothing to do with me unless they are using me. I am so suicidal. I know a lot of people are suicidal but I am genuinely at a point where I am close to doing something I can't take back. But I can't because of my kids, both the 1 year old and the unborn one. And as much as I know I should be grateful for that, it feels so unfair. I've been having to do things I don't want to for money again. I have another great teaching job lined up but I don't start for at least a month. I feel like I should go to a hospital but I live in a state with a very high child removal rate even in cases of just mental health. I am a great mom, even though my husband and ex friends do not seem to agree. I can't risk having my fitness as a parent called into question over an unrelated mental health issue, especially since K's family and lots of people in my life would love the chance to lie about me to cps, and since I'm not employed right now, it doesn't look great. I don't know what to do. I feel so alone. I'm so so hurt. It feels like everything is falling apart. Not that long ago, I was a lead teacher, a wife, I felt like a respected and respectable person. Now I just feel like my train wreck of a life full of trauma has taunted me with this perfect picket fence life that I worked so hard for just to rip it away from me and leave me a useless unemployed incubator that everyone hates and is only holding on for her kids sake. The only people who talk to me or "care" just want to fuck me. Even the people interested in a relationship with me and seem like "good Christian men" are still driven by lust even if they disguise it to themselves. I have never felt so hopeless. I feel like I don't deserve this but everyone from my partner to my parents to my ex friends seem to think I do so maybe I'm just fooling myself.
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2024.05.22 00:23 Glittering_Car530 a guy tried to pressure me into doing more than kissing with him and i kind of liked it?

Sorry if this offends someone but I’m just kind of confused. So i (14F) went out with a boy (16M) for the first time some time ago and i wasnt expecting much, but it went something like this: we went at a hang out spot on like a mountain or something with a great view, it was night, dark and we were completely alone, we talked, (he was lowkey trying to make me kiss him the whole time), and he made a joke about raping me (it was kinda funny icl). My mom told me to go meet her at the place i was supposed to be with the friends i was supposed to be with. Of course i told him i had to go cause my mom dont play, he tried to make me stay and hugged me to reassure me, then got very touchy and i kissed him. We made out and i pulled back and told him i had to leave, so we walked to go to my mom, but she stopped answering me so we went to a park instead. There we sat and made out but the whole time he was very very touchy and tried to kinda finger me. He complimented me and when I told him i wasnt ready because: 1)it was a public space? 2)I hadnt shaved, he tried to do it again and said “come on”. He still kept his hands down feeling me up while we kissed and thats where i need some advice. I was really turned on by it and i dont know why. Its like i didnt want to do anything more but i wanted him to do it to me anyway, and that, even now, sounds more hot than me agreeing to it. I’m concerned this is going to lead into me getting into unwanted and dangerous situations in the future, because i still just want him to continue without my consent and thats so weird? I am also really into the fact that he’s older and i knew this is all he wanted from me when we went out, yet i still went. Am i just weird or what?
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2024.05.22 00:23 NoRisk3256 Fandomless A 4 A

Hi there!
My name is Sam, and I have been RPing on-and-off for about twelve years. I am twenty-one, and am only interested in playing against ist people 18+. I prefer to fandomless RP where the world building is done by my partner and I.
I am non-binary and will play M,F, or NB characters! I prefer writing in realistic fiction and historical contexts. My ideal partner will be able to do multiple 1-5 paragraph responses most days. I am not picky on length, but will also match my partner. My ideal partner is also someone who gets invested into our story and characters. I like a good mix of drama and fluff.
Face claims or description, no drawings please! It is hard for me to imagine anime character while writing and takes me out of the immersion.
3rd person please! I will roleplay anyone x anyone.
Here are some basic starter ideas— very malleable and can be tweaked. I am also open to your ideas as well! Anything fluffy or dramatic
Message me and we can discuss details and exchange information.
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2024.05.22 00:21 n00bdragon 3e Spell Thresholds for Manipulation spells (why?) (houserules/homebrew) [long/math]

So, I'm in between 3e campaigns at the moment as I gear up for the next one I'm considering some house rule changes and a player asked me why Manipulation spells are so impossible to use because of the Threshold requirement. Doing some research into it, yeah, I think there's a problem here and I'm open to just straight up removing thresholds from most of the Manipulation spells in SR3 and MITS. But they seem so deliberately tacked on there I can't help but wonder: Why were they put there in the first place? I'm generally keen to respect Chesterton's Fence, so I want to figure out what the designers were thinking when they put these in here before I remove it.
Some background So this is a general problem with opposed rolls in 3e, but opposed rolls become very silly instantly if you do anything but roll 4 or 5 dice against 4 or 5 dice. Consider the following probabilities of one pool size vs another:
Some basic statistics for opposed checks in the raw. These are your odds of success (net successes > 0) when you have the number of dice in the top row and your opponent has the number of dice in the given column.
1 die 2 dice 3 dice 4 dice 5 dice 6 dice
1 die 14% 74% 95% 99% 100% 100%
2 dice 2% 22% 78% 96% 99% 100%
3 dice 0% 3% 33% 70% 91% 98%
4 dice 0% 0% 10% 36% 68% 90%
5 dice 0% 0% 2% 13% 37% 85%
6 dice 0% 0% 0% 2% 12% 34%
Already, there's some really alarming stuff in here, like a single die on one side of the equation changing the success chances by 40% or more. But what if we randomly inserted a requirement that the attacker achieve a number of successes equal to half the pool size of the defender. To help the attacker out, I'll also simulate him getting more dice because he does have Spell Pool after all.
Also, let's assume the spell is Force 5 Alter Memory for now, but as I'll explain later this matters less than you might imagine.
7 dice Sorcery Test 8 dice Sorcery Test 9 dice Sorcery Test 10 dice Sorcery Test 11 dice Sorcery Test 12 dice Sorcery Test
Willpower 1 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Willpower 2 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Willpower 3 98% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Willpower 4 66% 74% 82% 88% 92% 95%
Willpower 5 30% 38% 46% 53% 60% 66%
Willpower 6 1% 2% 3% 4% 6% 8%
There's some pretty wild stuff going on here right at the lines where the threshold comes into play. At 3 Willpower, resisting the spell is virtually impossible. The Force of the spell doesn't actually matter all that much here. The problem is that the spellcaster is rolling a pile of dice larger than your raw unaided attribute against a TN much lower than the Force probably is and only needs a single net success (which they needed anyway to just to cast the spell). Once you hit 4 Willpower, suddenly, not only does the caster need yet another success, but the fraction of his pile that is counting successes has reduced from 66 to 50%. 4s and 5s is clearly the sweet spot that I think the designers tested with the most. The variance here isn't too bad. There are reasonable chances of success and resistance all around.
However, once you hit that critical threshold of 6 Willpower, everything goes to hell. Casting spells becomes impossible. Going from Willpower 5 to 6 cuts the attacker's successes in half and requires them to get yet another net success. Here's where I point out that if Harlequin himself popped up and slapped your Willpower 6 character right out of chargen with a Force 8 Alter Memory and threw 20 dice at it... he'd only have a 49% chance of success. We've only been talking about Willpower so far, but all of the above basically means that Manipulation spells going against Body do not work on Orks and Trolls, full stop.
So it brings me to my thread question. What are Thresholds for, exactly? They don't even matter for targets with attributes of 1 to 3. They make things a bit easier for the defender in the 4 to 5 range, perhaps important given that these are spells which can turn you into a newt or make you shoot yourself in the face, but they become absolutely prohibitive against attributes of 6+. Why not get rid of them altogether? Or, if they must be kept to help out the defender, why not make them uniform? Why not make it so that the attacker always needs two net successes, regardless of the defender's scores? The defender's score is already relevant in setting the TN.
My suspicion is that the designers started out with spells like Ignite which go against a static TN under the theory that being really tough doesn't stop me from agitating the molecules on your body, but the Threshold was there to make it so tougher characters could still benefit from that toughness. Elemental manipulations are already kinda in that vein. They roll against static TNs but you get to resist them like normal ranged attacks (being tough doesn't negate the fire I'm shooting at you, it just keeps the fire I made from causing you harm). Somewhere along the way though the static TNs got tossed out and replaced with standard resistance rolls but the Thresholds stuck around.
Is this general understanding correct? Has anyone else puzzled over this or houseruled it?
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2024.05.22 00:21 Professional_Ad2851 ⚠️$FFIE INVESTORS READ AND SHARE!⚠️DON’T BE A STATISTIC OR PROBABILITY!! Believe it or not you are already tagged as one. $FFIE STRONG 💪🏼 (for the record, I’m holding over 45K shares @1.90/share)

Fund managers and hedge-bots already have a statistical percentage of those who will sell out if/when a certain decrease/increase in the stock price takes place. It’s part of their algorithm. This is FACT, and undisputed.
THEY KNOW YOU SO WELL, THAT THEY KNOW EXACTLY HOW HIGH TO LET THE STOCK PRICE CLIMB, THEN HOW LOW TO PUSH IT DOWN, IN ORDER TO TRIGGER YOU TO SELL. (BELIEVE ME, THEY HAVE THE FUNDS TO DO IT)
THE QUESTION IS, WILL YOU PLAY RIGHT INTO THEIR HANDS, OR ARE YOU MORE THAN JUST A NUMBER?
THIS ISN’T A TRADING GAME. THERE IS LITERALLY ONLY ONE STRATEGY TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM, BREAK THEIR BOTS, AND TAKE BACK CONTROL….HOLD. $FFIE 💪🏼
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2024.05.22 00:20 justwalkingalonghere Playing the game after watching the show changes so much

I thought that a lot of the aspects of the show were subtly in the game and just part of the extensive and highly praised lore of the IP, but wow -- a lot of it is very direct!
Like the groups and locations from the show aren't just winks to the background of the game, they're prominent places and people that you're directly made to interact with while playing, regardless of your choices.
Same thing with some of the themes and motifs; they aren't just something you pick up on subtly, they're basically shouted from the rooftops.
So far I love the game, but I have to say that I'm extremely happy that I watched Edgerunners before playing so that the anime feels more unique and authentic vs it feeling like a direct anime depiction of the street kid path from the game.
What are your thoughts on this? Did you play the game or watch the show first?
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2024.05.22 00:20 Impressive_War1839 £800 Budget Gaming PC

I'm from the UK so I'm using british pounds and want to use amazon primarily but if there other places i don't mind.
I'm an absolute beginner when it comes to building PCs but I am looking to branch out and play more games and have better experiences. I'm looking to play fps games like cod, siege and rust at atleast1080p and 120fps.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZbrRPF
This is what I've made after looking at different suggestions and guides. I don't care for looks or aesthetic just performance. Its a £800 budget as I plan to work over the summer to get it.
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2024.05.22 00:20 Jman269 Favourite gags for online play

I'm running an online game soon and wondering about your favourite moments from online play. I'm familiar with tactically places blue pens and such but what works well in the digital space?
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2024.05.22 00:18 LTJ1690 26 UK - Looking to meet new people

Hi! Trying this again in the hope of finding some new friends! I’m a 26M from Scotland, UK, pretty chilled out and happy to talk about/listen to just about everything.
As for my hobbies - I am a MASSIVE horror fan and I love everything creepy/scary,
I watch/play football to keep fit and I like gaming(PS5) whenever I have the spare time, always looking for game recommendations and people to play with.
I love being outside, finding places to explore and most importantly spending time with my dog (feel free to send me pet photos too!) 🐶
I also have a lot of tattoos and love to see other people’s work, I’m always looking for new ideas and I love seeing what other people have so feel free to show me yours!
I don’t mind talking to anyone just please be 18+ and don’t just say “Hi”. I’ll put the effort in if you do too 🙂
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