Hey Reddit,
Wanted to drop in and share my experience changing careers at 35 from an educator (high school teacher) into sales (B2B SaaS EdTech company).
I basically identified 9 reasons in myself (and in others in a similar situation) that were holding me back that I had to deal with in making the career change happen. From beginning to end it took 5 months and I have no prior sales/corporate experience.
These were the reasons I discovered:

1. You don't really understand your situation and problem.
2. Your problem isn't yet large enough to push you into action.
3. You don't believe there is a solution.
4. You haven't accepted total responsibility for your situation.
5. You haven't clearly defined what your solution is.
6. If there is a solution:
   1. you don't believe that you can achieve it.
   2. you are not willing to do what is required to achieve it.
7. You haven't begun bridging the skills/knowledge gap that exists.
8. You don't know how to position yourself properly.
9. You haven't been persistent.

Following that, I essentially worked through a process of dealing with these problems that ultimately led me to be successful in achieving the career change and finishing up in my old job as of yesterday, starting my new role next week.
I made a video discussing this in more detail, if you're interested you can view it here.
Hit me up with any questions and I'll help in any way I can.
Good luck!

Recently there are very new police force specialist targeting cyber criminals and online activities.
I am not too sure how they taget their suspects, but they would wear a backpack with some router devices on them.
Devices near them will automatically connect to it. The connections isn't a dead-end connection, it is a normal connection that are rerouted to this router.
But sometimes the router will be a dead-end connection while their device is being scanned.
You see I am just a normal user with some devices, but I think there is a group of suspect that are being targeted by this police force.
And these people are kind of using this to their advantage, they are currently following me on a daily making my phone unusable while being scan.
I have spoke to a design team of this program before. They say they couldn't put my devices on a whitelist, the purpose of a whitelist is that any device on it will not be scan.
The reason for this is because they are afraid these people might hijack my phone and make it theirs.
When they are near me, my phone goes completely dead. No connections, very leggy, battery is also very consuming.

A day ago I nearly lost it, it was late and getting ready for bed when one of his cats fell of cat tree, got scared and jump on their food bowls/water, it was a mess everywhere. Instead of cleaning it first my bf decides to go check on her and finds her hiding in the litter box, as he’s halfway cleaning she comes out her all body covered in litter walking across the living room, I’ve never been so grossed out in my life and he ran to go grab paper towels she freaks out again, jump on tv stand , cough and up then upstairs. I froze, didn’t want to touch anything nor take another step, stood there the all time as she cleaned everything, and I said tomorrow they gotta go. He didn’t say a word then later agreed he couldn’t do this anymore and wants them gone as well. He called a no kill shelter they placed us on a waiting list.
I’ve posted a few times about his cats, about 4 months ago he finally agreed on rehoming.I gave him till end of June to figure something or he goes with them .He posted them on facebook groups, was met with his mom guilt tripping him and me being the bag guy. Only 2 people showed interest the week they were posted , 1st was a crazy cat lady with like 15 of them who never came through, then the second one stopped communicating. Since then they’ve been a little worse with the throwing up everywhere. Last month I decided to take on some home remodeling (we stopped everything because “cats”) and I’ve had to redo the same thing 4 times because they keep destroying it and as for paint , it won’t dry because we can’t leave doors open for good airflow. We posted on a private website and paid to be featured still nothing. Any suggestions?

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Heyhey!
I‘m having more time on my hands than liked and I‘m lacking a best friend to share everything with!
I miss having someone to throw weird songs and reels at, someone i share my small successes with and someone that i can have fun with!
I‘m searching for an open minded, tolerant, caring, talkative and interested!
I have tons of interests, i‘d love to talk to you about everything.
Now why would you talk to me?
First of all i'm a very interesting person....
I love music, i started taking singing lessons some time ago and actually did my first karaoke performance this weekend! The people after me were much better tho so now my pride is hurt.... and i gave up having a career as professional singer as plan b as career-plan xD
Next to that i love playing video games and watching reels/yt-videos, anything fun and brainrott-y will do the job, since it's my favorite things to do while procrastinating homework💅
(there's some more info about me on my profile btw)
So if any of that sounds good, I'd love to see you in my dm's :D
Till then, i hope you have a lovely day/evening/life!

Like the headline says…. I am big fan of those To make good tracks better And I used to think PSB made good extended versions , and selected interesting remixers
The 12inch mixes of the singles were often with extra sounds and audio, and some very good productions were put into it It kind of stopped being good (for me) in the mid 90s, and got a little dull
The remixes, from other than psb themselves, Were usually good picked, upfront and dared to go first For me it peaked in the 90s and mid 2000 To mention a few….. Tenaglia, superchumbo, the electro boys release, blank&jones, jam&spoon, deep dish There were single part 2 with a lot of mixes, including good dub mixes
And suddenly it got at little dull, in my opinion And I keep turning to the fan made remixes, that often has been good , there are some skilled people out there, if you read this
But I miss some interesting mix/remix from the boys, instead of just album versions

Hey everyone! 😱 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to unplug and live without your phone for a whole week? Well, I did it, and the results were absolutely mind-blowing. 📵✨
Here’s what happened when I decided to go phone-free:

1. Day 1: The Withdrawal 😬
   • I kept reaching for my phone out of habit. It was tough, but I quickly realized how much time I spent mindlessly scrolling.
2. Day 2-3: The Adjustment 🌿
   • Without constant notifications, I found myself more present in conversations and activities. I started noticing the little things I had been missing.
3. Day 4-5: The Breakthrough 💡
   • I began to feel a sense of calm and focus I hadn't experienced in years. I read books, went for walks, and even picked up a new hobby!
4. Day 6-7: The Transformation 🧘
   • By the end of the week, my stress levels had plummeted. I felt more connected to myself and the world around me. I had deeper, more meaningful interactions with the people in my life.

Here’s what I learned:
✨ Better Sleep: Without late-night screen time, I slept more soundly and woke up feeling refreshed.
✨ Increased Productivity: With fewer distractions, I got so much more done. My focus was sharper, and my work quality improved.
✨ Enhanced Relationships: Being fully present improved my connections with friends and family. We had richer, more engaging conversations.
✨ Personal Growth: I had time to reflect, think, and grow. It was like hitting the reset button on my mind.
Would I do it again? Absolutely! 🙌 If you’re feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, I challenge you to try it too. Even just a day or two can make a huge difference. Trust me, you’ll be amazed at what you discover about yourself and the world around you.
Ready to take the plunge? Let me know if you’re up for the challenge! 🌈✨

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I’m currently trying to think of some ideas for a uni Honors project, and thought that training a PCFG on web data scraped from forums could be interesting, to see what kind of passwords get generated, and maybe compare it to a PCFG trained on normal sets like rockyou, or even add the scraped data onto a rockyou trained set to see if there are any improvements. Bit of a longshot but was wondering if anyone had heard of anything similar, or had worked with the PCFG before and thinks it could work? Thanks!

There's an ND network at my workplace which at face value seems progressive right? It's loosely connected to the wider Disability network. But it's really just a Teams channel, and the most active people on there are parents of ND kids talking about SEN and assessments and inflexible managers regarding childcare, or even venting about how hard it is to deal with ND children. I understand they need a space, but I'm actually not great with spaces that are solely about venting - I joined that network because information about support for ND workers is thin on the ground and I wanted to be able to talk to my fellow ND colleagues about strategies etc. they've adopted for navigating the workplace. The other thing is, as it's a network mostly comprised of ND people it's not the most organised space - in fact it's just running commentary of whatever is going on in people's lives that day. This is partly why the parents dominate - if it had more about workplace specific schemes, education, legal stuff etc. then there'd be less room for them to take up, or the space they did take up would be more productive.
I do recognise the irony and potential hypocrisy in me writing a post venting about a space where people vent lol. I'm just having such a hard time at the moment at work and there is nowhere else to go but that space. It's way too noisy for me, I hate group chats as it is and tbh I don't always want to hear what neurotypical parents have to say about their neurodivergent kids, we always hear from them.

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In case of an investigation by any federal entity or similar, I do not have any involvement with this group or with the people in it, I do not know how I am here, probably added by a third party, I do not support any actions by the members of this group.
連邦機関などによる調査の場合、私はこのグループまたはその中の人々と関与していません。私はここにどのように住んでいるのか知りません。おそらく第三者によって追加されたものです。このグループのメンバーによる
En caso de una investigación por parte de cualquier entidad federal o similar, no tengo ninguna participación con este grupo o con las personas que forman parte de él, no sé cómo estoy aquí, probablemente agregado por un tercero, no apoyo ninguna acción por los miembros de este grupo.
Im Falle einer Untersuchung durch eine föderale Einrichtung oder ähnliches habe ich keine Beteiligung an dieser Gruppe oder den Menschen darin, ich weiß nicht, wie ich hier bin, wahrscheinlich von einem Dritten hinzugefügt, ich unterstütze keine Maßnahmen von den Mitgliedern dieser Gruppe.
如果任何联邦实体或类似机构进行调查，我与该团体或其中的人员没有任何关系，我不知道我在这里，可能是由第三方添加，我不支持任何行动由这个小组的成员。
В случае расследования со стороны какого-либо федерального субъекта или аналогичного, я не имею никакого отношения к этой группе или к людям в ней, я не знаю,

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This week's book club list is as follows (enjoy reading and comment which your favourite is below):
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1. The Lost Art of Compassion: Discovering the Practice of Happiness in the Meeting of Buddhism and Psychology by Lorne Ladner: Dr Lorne Ladner rescues compassion from this marginalised view, showing how its practical application in our life can be a powerful force in achieving happiness. Combining the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism and Western psychology, Ladner presents clear, effective practices for cultivating compassion in daily living.
2. Choosing Happiness: Keys to a Joyful Life by Alexandra Stodda: Happiness lies in the passions we pursue and in the pressures we decline. It is in knowing how to work and when to play. It is in the treasured objects we keep nearby and in the ordinary moments we elevate into small celebrations. It is in the note we write to a friend and the kindness we show a stranger. It is in the colors we love and the music that transports us. It may be as simple as sunlight on your face; as sudden as a shared smile; as sensuous as a single flower on your desk, candles on your nightstand, or cookies hot from the oven. Happiness is what you make it, where you make it. Happiness is our best choice.
3. Health, Wealth and Happiness: You Can Control Your Destiny by David Singh: David Singh's dramatic journey from the jungles of Guyana to the helm of one of Canada's largest financial planning companies provides the backdrop for this guide to lasting happiness. Advocating wise investments, careful planning, and healthy eating choices, this inspirational book uncovers the secrets to a happier and more successful life.
4. What All the World's A-Seeking: Or, The Vital Law of True Life, True Greatness Power and Happiness by Ralph Waldo Trine: Ralph Waldo Trine was an influential member of the New Thought movement. He was one of the first people to write about the Law of Attraction. Long before Rhonda Byrne discovered the secret that one's positive thoughts are powerful magnets that attract wealth, health, and happiness, Trine already knew it.
5. Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin Seligman: I have read about 80 pages and I am enjoying Seligmen's friendly, engaging writing style so far. Also, there are interesting facts about each person's 'range' of happiness being fixed on a spectrum.Great so far. Will attempt to update review when I have completed the book.
6. Happiness Hypothesis: Putting Ancient Wisdom to the Test of Modern Science by Jonathan Haidt: Jonathon Haidt is a terrifically productive thinker about psychology. This is book is a credo and a guide book to your own happiness via an accomplished romp through the psychological literature which Haidt uses to explore the truths of ancient religion. I'm surprised it's not a wild best seller, but I think I know why - it doesn't have an singular and catchy formula for your salvation which you can learn in your lunchtime and hear about ad nauseam on late night TV infomercials. Just well written, well thought out commentary on the formula for a happy and fulfilled life distilled from the psychological literature.
7. It's All in Your Head: Thinking Your Way to Happiness by Stephen M. Pollan, Mark Levine: If you've ever wanted to have a conversation with someone on a normal level about undoing negative thinking patterns, this book is about the closest you'll ever get in written form. The style is conversational, pragmatic, and realistic. Kind of like talking to a favorite uncle or aunt who is just "on the mark" about dealing with life. The book focuses on 8 behaviothought patterns that hinder us from being happy NOW, and provides simple, easy "exercises" to do to help overcome them. It is also one of those rare self-help books that the whole family can read, enjoy, and profit from. In my opinion, this book is better than any other I've read by Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Nathaniel Branden, and many others. If you've ever thought you can be happier, YOU CAN, and this book can help you get there.
8. Handbook on the Economics of Happiness by Luigino Bruni, Pier Luigi Porta: This Handbook provides an unprecedented forum for discussion of the economic issues relating to happiness. It reviews the more recent literature and offers the interested reader an insight into the vast scope of the field in terms of the theory, its applications and also experimental design. The Handbook also gives substantial indications as to the future direction of research in the field, with particular regard to policy applications and developing an economics of interpersonal relations which includes reciprocity and social interaction theory.
9. Freeing your child from negative thinking: powerful, practical strategies to build a lifetime of resilience, flexibility, and happiness by Tamar E. Chansky: This book is excellent for those who wish to embrace Food Combining i.e. what has become known as the Hay Diet. It is where one avoids mixing starch-based foods and protein-based foods in the same meal.
10. The 7 Steps of Spiritual Intelligence: The Practical Pursuit of Purpose, Success and Happiness Volume by Richard A. Bowell: Pioneering researcher and educator Richard Bowell delivers the first and only self-help guide to the power of spiritual intelligence (SQ)-the next evolutionary stage in our pursuit of purpose, success, and happiness. He introduces the latest breakthroughs in neuro-science. Life lessons from such exceptional individuals as Nelson Mandela to Ghandi and Mother Theresa take readers on a self-guided journey to personal development and growth.

So, which one are you picking up next or have read? Let us know with a comment and upvote and share this post and our sub bodychemistry to stay tuned for more reading lists every week!
Love, marmalada

I'm close with a woman who was donor conceived (lesbian parents). She found her father in her late teens and he wanted nothing to do with her. She was absolutely heartbroken and started acting out in a stereotypically fatherless way. She's part of a support group for people in her situation or similar and this doesn't seem to be an uncommon experience for anonymous donor conceived people.
After hearing what she and other people have gone through, I can't see how this is anything other than institutionalised child abandonment. Just because the mother signs off on it and the father's financially compensated, doesn't mean the effects on the child won't be similar to dad taking off. And how can someone live knowing they have children they'll just never see? "We'll give you $150 in exchange for some random woman having your child who you'll never see grow up and won't ever have a relationship with" what sort of fucking psycho agrees to that? I would scour the earth if I were told I had a kid out there somewhere. Is there something I'm missing??

Hi everyone,
I'd like to get this off my chest and ask for advice on things I may be able to do or even something to think about.
I'd also like to share a brief history of us for context.
We met about 5-6 years ago in Highschool and eventually became best friends, as far as I can remember. Our relationship has been platonic at least until 2 years ago which was when I think I've started having feelings for her.
I can't remember what changed, all I knew after knowing her for a while that I see something in her that I adore.
I chose not to say anything to for a while due to the fact that she was in a relationship. I respect relationships too much to become a problem or get in between of one because I've experienced first hand how it feels like when a 3rd party ruins a relationship.
Eventually they broke up and I mustered up the courage to confess to her how I felt. She was at a loss of words and didn't know what to say. I remember telling her that night she didn't have to say anything, just think it over. After a week or two, she asked me to meet her and she was quite drunk.
I might be wrong but I'm a firm believer of "Drunk words are Sober thoughts" just from experience of what people have told me while intoxicated.
She was a mess, but I wanted to be there for her. I remember she told me that she felt safe around me and if I do like her, then prove it.
It was very tempting but I did give her a kiss that night. She wanted to keep going and take it somewhere but I stopped it. It just didn't feel right and I didn't want to take advantage of her vulnerability.
We talked about giving it a shot and seeing where it leads to but unfortunately she spiraled down and got depressed and shut down all connections. We didnt talk for a while, next time we talked. I find out she was in a new relationship which of course sucked for me.
But I respect her decision. We started catching up and eventually she expressed that I was starting to become a problem with her current relationship as the bf doesn't like the fact with had a small history which I understand so I decided to back off because I would hate to be a problem in someone's relationship.
I got into a relationship of my own that lasted for about a year and my best friend and I didnt talk at all for that duration.
I got into a toxic relationship which pretty much controlled my social connections so going out after that relationship, I didn't have much friends to connect with and it was getting lonely.
I had no ill intentions and I reached out to bestfriend again, I just wanted my friend back. We started catching up again, all is good. I was even opening up to her all the shit I've been through from my previous relationship which a whole story of its own. I've compromised too much of myself, and it was never enough type of deal.
After a month and a half or so, I wanted to lay some boundaries given our past. As I came into some realization. I expressed to her that I don't think my attraction for her will change. My emotional and physical attraction for her is just a lot to simply just get over off. I told her that I will understand if she doesn't want to proceed being friends again because of this, but I can live with it as long as she's okay with it. I just thought it's something that should be said instead of keeping it in.
She thanked me for my honesty and after a week or so. She's been wanting to tell me about what she was going through but hesitant but finally decided to open up. She told me that she also broke up with her partner, just weeks/month apart after I ended mine due to same reasons, she had to get out of it.
I wasn't getting any ideas, and I just wanted to provide comfort and that's when things start changing.
One restless night, she was out drinking and I couldn't sleep and we started talking and she asked me to come at her friend's place where she was hanging out. I said sure, why not. But as soon as I came there, she was acting very different. More physical that she ever was towards me. We were sitting on the couch and she would lean on back on me and lean her head to either my chest or shoulders.
After they called it a night, we decided to hangout because she didnt want to go home yet. We hanged out and talked about a lot of stuffs and eventually talked about our friendship. She brought up that she never gave me the chance before because she was afraid of hurting me.
I told her that just sounds a lazy excuse, and Id rather risk getting hurt than not getting a chance with her.
On thing led to another, we were cuddling, I was embracing, providing her comfort and warmth. I tried preventing any sexual acts as I didn't want to take advantage of her current state, I tried to embrace her tightly and just give her comfort as she was having a rough time. But she's expressed to me how pent up she was and cant control herself around me.
I can only resist so much when someone is practically throwing herself at me.
After that, we officially became friends with benefits.
She's quite aware that my intentions with her is more than what we currently have. I do like this girl, a lot. But I've heard from people that we both practically doomed ourselves with our situation as it can only lead to either a long relationship or the friendship would be over once we meet someone else, as our new SO would most likely not be okay being close with FwB history.
Has anyone gone through this same thing and had a positive outcome?
Any advise or wisdom is definitely welcome, I apologize if I overshared too much details before I can get to the point, I just wanted to provide context. I'm happy to answer additional questions as well in exchange for your opinion.

I am sick and tired seeing everyone is recommending to connect ethernet cable directly to the PC in order to play quest wirelessly. People going crazy and drilling holes in their walls and ceilings. Let me tell you that it is completely unnecessary. I have both my PC and quest 3 connected via wifi using wifi 6 router and the experience is flawless with networking ranging from 4-11ms.

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I had an interesting message from a colleague this morning and am a bit confused where i stand.
Last week i had to do some work to help them and it came out the work they asked me to do was incorrect relative to the specifications of the task. I raised this on the document.
This morning he has sent me a long message about his ADHD and that he has mental health issues that means he has increased sensitivity to criticism and asking to never criticise him in a public way again and and that he internalises this criticism and feels like people don’t like him.
i have been left feeling like he is pushing his mental health issues onto me including the 1 and a half days sock leave he just took. I have taken on board some of his comment (maybe i was being too blunt in some of my comments, what should have been a 30 minute back and fourth took 6 hours out of my workday and i think patience was getting thin but i need to take a breath).
What is my responsibility here? I have printscreened everything and i am going to raise this with my line manager and potentially talk to HR and ask what the expectations are regarding me making exceptions for someone with mental health difficulties and whether there is any training for managing and working with these individuals but also wanted to see if there is anything else i should do to legally protect myself if he complains to HR?
I am in england.
I have worked for company over 2 years.

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This is my Madness Combat ranking. This is entirely my personal opinion. I have watched this series since around 2004 on Newgrounds, and a huge supporter of Krinkels' work. So I must point out that I do not believe a single episode is bad. I believe all of the episodes are top tier, this is just my ranking of where I think they stand out in terms of quality, length, story, music/sfx etc.. So if you see your favourite episode low down, just remember it's not bad, I just feel that there may be an episode that's better! This is also just the mainline series, so no canon shorts such as An Experiment or Dissenter, and no Dedmos Adventures. Although if I had to rank Dedmos in this list, it'd probably come 4th place, or something. This was a hard ranking, given how amazing each episode is, so having the canon shorts/spin-offs would be more difficult, given how much Krinkels' artstyle and animation has improved since Madness 11. The earlier rankings are going to be the hardest, but I will put nostalgia aside and rank based on quality and other factors.
15. Madness Combat
In last place, kind of predictable, but the first episode. Obviously just because nostalgia aside, every episode that came after it has raised the bar in so many ways. However, we mustn't forget the classic soundtrack, the lack of blood, the first canon entry of Jeb and Hank, a literal cannon - this is where it all started. It knows what it is, it's a classic. It's where Madness began.
14. Madness Redeemer
Again like before, an absolute classic and it's where I believe that Madness Combat in its current form truly began. We've got introductions of the Sheriff, The Clown, Jeb was brought back. This is also where the Tricky Saga started to take shape. Again I do feel that everything that came after it was just better in quality, but there is loads to love about Redeemer.
13. Madness Combat 7.5
May be a bit controversial, but 7.5 ranks lower. I think it's universally agreed that 7.5 is the least interesting .5 episode. It doesn't feel like it contrasts well with the zaniness and horror of Madness 7. In some capacity, I feel that you need to pair the .5's with their mainline counterparts, and this episode, whilst good, is just the opposite of Consternation. The soundtrack is also one of my least favourites. This one just felt a bit like a filler episode. It's still a great entry, especially given the time it came out, but I'd say this is the most 'run of the mill' episode pre-modern Krinkels.
12. Madness Avenger
Avenger is very much a classic. This is where the Improbability Drive was introduced and the main story started to take shape. I think Redeemer is where the violence and John Wick style animation began, but I feel the story truly jumped after Avenger. This was the second episode I ever watched and I still hold it in very high regard. I think this is the episode people think of when someone says 'Madness Combat', if you were skulking around Newgrounds back in the early 00's.
11. Madness Depredation
Depredation was the 3rd episode I ever watched. I remember seeing the thumbnail plastered everyone on flash animation websites. This is where Hank got his iconic look - this episode is just batshit crazy. If someone mentions Madness Combat and you don't think of Avenger or Consternation, then you probably remember the Depredation and onward looks. There's just so much to love here. The hard pounding soundtrack from Cheshyre let's you know that this is hardcore. Removing the nostalgia I'd say it doesn't have a lot to offer in terms of story until the very end, but man when this came out it was one of my favourites and still is, I just believe that the other episodes have a lot more to say.
10. Madness Inundation
When this first came out, it was sort of controversial, if I remember correctly. With Hank dead at the end of Consternation, I saw tons of comments and forum posts, including some from myself... is Hank coming back? Is this the end? No one really predicted that Jeb would get his own episode, and looking back, I love this episode. I wasn't a huge fan back in 2008, and I would have ranked it near the bottom just out of spite for not getting Hank. But this episode, looking at it today, is brilliant. Jeb is such a cool protagonist, being able to fly, use his powers, catch bullets, the iconic sniper rifle opening, API's soundtrack. The Magnum. I could go on, honestly. I think this is one of the highlights of the series, because at the time, we genuinely thought this was the final episode, and Krinkels' posts, or lack thereof, around that time, sort of gave the impression that this would be the case. The episode feels very much centred around doom, and the end of things as we know it, especially during normality restoration. I think this is where subtle hints surrounding the Madness universe (or Nevadean universe... maybe?) started to take shape. Thankfully, it wasn't the end. It was unfortunately, so far, the end of Jeb, which is a damn shame. I hope Krinkels reconsiders down the line, but for now, he joins the Sheriff being the only two characters to die, seemingly forever, and go to "regular Hell".
9. Madness Apotheosis
Apotheosis is the very first episode I watched back in 2004, so naturally I do have some tiny amount of bias. This is where Krinkels found his footing - quite literally. Characters now have two feet, animation is a lot smoother, another iconic bandage look from Hank following Avenger... again, before getting Depredation, similar to Inundation as well, this truly looked like the end.
8. Madness Combat 5.5
This may also be controversial. But I firmly believe 5.5 is actually better than the episode it's structured around. Again, these earlier rankings are hard as I am trying to not see it through nostalgia, but rather quality. I think 5.5 just has so much to say, the iconic opening, mixed with the soundtrack. It fits perfectly with the lore, and actually makes Depredation a much better episode. Again, the issue with Depredation is that the intro is just run of the mill, up until the mid-point and ending, which only serves, at the time, a continuation in the form of Antipathy. 5.5 is where things tied together very nicely. This is also the introduction of Sanford and Deimos who would go on to become much loved characters in the Madness canon. Given how they just seem like random grunts in Depredation (which, at the time, they likely were), Krinkels managed to give them a whole side quest, which ties in very nicely with the main story. It's also the first time where two protagonists are on screen and are actually doing something, which I'll explain later. Other than that, great episode!
7. Madness Antipathy
The sixth Madness episode is also quite the anomaly. What I failed to realise as a kid is that each episode pretty much ends on a somewhat cliffhanger, but a cliffhanger where it could continue, and it also doesn't have to. 2006 was a huge year for animated sequels, with Madness 6, Killing Spree VI and Joe Zombie: Episode 6, ironically, all the 6's. There's a few others to mention, but we'd be here all day. I love Hanks look in this episode, with his exposed jaw after being pummelled to heck by Tricky in episode 5. The stab wound with the smiley face. Just do what comes natural. Have to mention while I love Cheshyre's Trainmadness soundtrack, we also have to give a shoutout to the creepy opening music MADNEWAT, and API's fast, twitchy techno music in the first half. I mention this because Hank seems very twitchy in this episode, and I love it. It's also carried over in 9.5 too, which is nice to see. The gore is great, especially with the axe and P90 at the end, the train, Jeb working a normal job post Depredation... I think this is where Madness truly reached the point of 'crazy' and set the stage for every episode that came after it.
6. Madness Aggregation
Aggregation is the 9th episode in the Madness canon, and was certainly a surprise to see. This is Krinkels' experimental phase, and you can see it throughout the episode. It was the first episode (if I remember correctly) to have two protagonists on screen at the same time (or three, if you count dead/carried Hank). This is where my problems begin, however. You can certainly tell it was the first time, a lot of my issues with this episode center around Sanford or Deimos sort of standing around doing nothing whilst the other is causing mayhem. Apart from that though, it was nice to see them again, especially after watching the .5's years later. On rewatch, I hold it in much higher regard now that we have context for the canon. This is also where Hank is revived and would set up another event in the form of 9.5 later down the line. It is weird to see Hank as a Mag, and it's doubly sad to see that Deimos did not make it, but this episode is baller. The soundtrack as well, definitely fits the opening with our heroes driving and evading enemies. I can't pinpoint it, but the soundtrack definitely feels like a dual protagonist sound. In terms of story, it sticks very well.
5. Madness Combat 6.5
There is so much to love about 6.5. I think it's honestly the best .5 episode pre-Madness 11 era. 2009-2011 was a very experimental phase, but it definitely paid off. I just love how seamlessly 5.5 and 6.5 come together when watched one after the other, or in one big video (props to the folks who put those 'In Real-time' videos together). The wounded Sanford, the train tracks, it certainly gives a lot of context for what is going on, wordlessly. This is where they started to get their iconic looks. Whilst 7.5 didn't really offer anything substantial, 5.5 and 6.5 are truly magnificent episodes that are held in high regard. The reason I ranked 5.5 lower is that it's just to give you an idea of what's happening around Depredation and Antipathy, whereas 6.5 feels like its own episode. The soundtrack is one of my favourites too. The animation was getting more and more fluid, and given that this came out before Madness 10, it's quite amazing how much of the animation style here is carried over into the later episodes.
4. Madness Consternation
Episode 7 is one of my all-time favourites, for sure, and I think this rings true for a lot of people in the community. Even though it's not ranked at number 1, I'd still say it's among my personal favourite episodes. The soundtrack and eerie vibe of the demonic Clown gives the episode a real horror angle that I always scared me in a way, as a kid. There's also things I never noticed back in 2007, that I notice today, such as 'DISSENTER BE DAMNED' written on the walls where the spiked agents are. This is cool nowadays since 9.5 expands on retention and dissenters, so even though it may not have been intended at the time (or if it was, Krinkels was certainly quiet about it), it tells a lot without any words and fits the story very nicely. Again, it's another pick for my "this is the Hank you think about when someone mentions Madness Combat" list. There are so many. But I love Hank's ninja wraps and red goggles. I feel this is when his image improved each episode. Cheshyre's Madness7 soundtrack is close to my all time favourite, and I still blast it in the car to this day. Also, chainsaw Hank is MVP.
3. Madness Expurgation
This might be a little controversial depending on who you ask, but I think Expurgation fits nicely in 3rd place within this ranking. It's one of my favourites and is probably one of the craziest episodes to date. I think the issue I have with this episode is the lack of blood. I think Madness has always been memorable for the amount of gore, blood and ways that the enemies are killed. I don't have an issue with the black blood from the clown minions, but the gore just feels a bit lessened here, in my opinion anyway. That, however, does not stop this from being an all time great. 7 years, 7 months and 7 days, and it was well worth the wait after being teased for so long. This is truly a highpoint in the Madness canon, where things looked vulnerable in-universe. I know things have always looked shaky given how each episode ends, but seeing the Auditor all messed up and trying to make a deal with Hank and Sanford to remove the Clown, it sets up Madness Combat 12 nicely. The audio and SFX is a major improvement and would become a standard in later animations. The soundtrack, 'Expurgation', from our saviour Cheshyre is again one of the best soundtracks. It gives a sense of hopelessness, this is even more apparent when Sanford yells out in frustration when he is cornered by Tricky, but then hope is restored when Hank returns with a new metal arm, and the soundtrack hits even harder. I do feel like the fight at the end could have been a bit more interesting, and a lot could have happened, but then again, Krinkels worked on this thing for 7 years, so I'll give him a pass on that. Also love the way the episode begins with Hank and Sanford climbing down the ladder from MC10, haha. All in all, one of my favourites.
2. Madness Abrogation
I think Madness Combat 10 is easily one of the best episodes. This thing came out in 2011, but it could have come out in 2016 or something and I'd have been none the wiser. The sheer rise in quality is undeniable. Like I said before, my issues with Aggregation stem from a quality perspective, where one or more characters sort of stand around doing nothing whilst another character is off doing something. When rewatching MC9, it becomes more and more apparent and I can't unsee it. MC5.5 and 6.5 was a period of time where Krinkels was able to hash this out and I think this all came together in MC10, for sure. The animation is very expressive and fluid, there's not a single point where the protags are just standing still or doing nothing (except for when Hank is pushed into the wall by the Mag and when he pulls the lever for Sanford, but I'll give this a pass). The episode feels very alive, due in part to the expressiveness, such as Hank and Sanford playing rock paper scissors to determine who dives into The Auditor's construct first. Naturally, it's our boy Hank. And that soundtrack? Come on, it's easily my personal favourite in the whole series. I think where MC9 toned it down to suit a more slow paced episode, MC10 ramps it up where it sounds like alarms are ringing, as if to say "we've go to go, quick!", and the part of the song where a portion of Madness7 is played, followed by a remix of Crazy Clown Song of Death from MC5, truly amazing. Cheshyre did a beastly job here, and as usual, breathed some serious life into this episode. It's by far the episode I come back to the most, there is just so much to love here. Again, you'd have no idea that MC10 and MC11 are 7 years apart. I wish I could say more, and to be honest I would I could say more on ALL the episodes, but we'd be here all day. MC10 is a classic, hands down.
Madness Combat 9.5
This might've been expected, or not expected, I don't know. But MC9.5 is easily the best episode to date. I'll also be ranking both parts as one whole episode. I can't actually tell you which part I prefer the most, as it takes two of my favourite looking Hanks and puts them into the same episode. Following Dedmos and the anticipated release of MC12, I would say that this is Krinkels' magnum opus. In terms of sheer quality, the amazing sound design, and again we cannot forget how much life is pumped into these animations by Cheshyre. I'd say I prefer Part 1's soundtrack over Part 2. I think given how fast MC6 Hank is, I would be inclined to say Part 1's fast paced soundtrack fits that version of Hank the most, but that's just a personal preference.
Anyway, the most noticeable thing off the bat is the sleek, crisp art design. It's rugged, detailed, and is by far Krinkels' best work. It truly feels like a massive overhaul to the design of the characters and world around them. Again, the expressiveness is huge, such as Hank making fun of the ATP Soldat gesturing with his hand, pointing towards the eyes, and this is even more interesting because it's the first time Hank meets them chronologically. It feels very fluid, and everything looks like it has real weight to it. This is also enhanced by the amazing sound design, for a mask that drops onto the floor, or the clicking of the guns. The horror feel from MC7 is truly back here, as well. Part 2 specifically where Tricky just goes into beast mode, it very much caught me off guard. MC9.5 also gives us an interesting look at how 'the other place' works, and how the Madness universe works as a whole. It's implied when you die, you end up in this sort of purgatory hellscape, and it does all of this story telling wordlessly. Ironically, I feel that Part 1 is actually more of a 7.5 than the original 7.5, for the obvious reason that 9.5 starts after Hank is killed in MC7. So many little details in 9.5 make it feel so authentic, such as the very end when Hank is revived, and you can faintly hear gunshots in the background, the moment where Deimos is killed. I have so much more to say but again, we'll be here all day. All in all, this is by far the best MC episode to date in terms of quality, audio, story and the new art style will be one of the driving forces moving forward.
So, that's my personal ranking of Madness Combat episodes. Again, I love every single episode, so if there's a ranking you disagree with, just remember it's my personal opinion and in my head, they are all number 1. Submit your rankings, and let me know your thoughts, and where you'd rank the episodes!