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Help With My Betta Fish, Zane - Identify and Address Issue (long post)
2024.05.21 12:31 JeepAsleep Help With My Betta Fish, Zane - Identify and Address Issue (long post)
TLDR -------------------------------------
The problem: My fish, Zane, has been extremly lethargic for about a while. A white spot has developed on his side in the last few days. And he is no longer swimming up for food.
What I think it could be: stress (moving, bioload, bad tank location in the house, etc), old age, or sick - maybe swim bladder disease.
What I'd like to get from this post: help identifying the problem and help addressing/fixing it.
Images linked here
Full Story --------------------------------
The time line: - Student teaching Jan 17 - May 1 - Return to fish Mar 15 / April 25-28 / May 6-11 - Friend watches fish Mar 25-28 / April 28 - May 5 / - Fish Moved April 28 / in travel cup until April 30 / in small tank until May 13 / new tank set up May 13 / new filter pump and cartridge May 14 - I start worrying about lethargy April 28 - Different friend watches fish May 10-12 - says he swam up to get food once or twice - partner cares for fish May 14-17
The situation: I was student teaching this spring (Jan 17 - May 1) and so my partner was taking care of Zane in our old apartment while I moved in with family. I have been back at different times during the semester (March 15 / April 26 / May 6-11 ) and my partner has come to visit me too (March 25-28 / April 28 - May 5) and during those times a neighbor has watched him. Any time we have a trusted friend watched him, they will fed him 3 blood worms daily because it is easy to measure. Our friends all have animals and follow the exact instructions we leave.
I have had Zane since February 25, 2021. As he has gotten older, he has slowed down and taken longer to respond, but he still had a lot of energy and swam up to greet you or get food in the morning. But lately he has gotten really lethargic and appears sick.
I don't know the parameters or if there was a strict cleaning schedule while I was student teaching outside of topping the water up every 2 weeks. But, now that things have calmed down we will be returning to a set schedule.
Recently we got a different apartment near where I was student teaching and my partner moved in with me. During the transition of moving, the semester ending, and graduation there were periods where my partner cared for Zane, I cared for him, or a friend cared for him. Zane moved into the new apartment with us on April 28.
He was in a travel bowl for 2 days (it's bigger than the petstore cups, but idk how big it actually is), then he was in a 2 gallon cube for another 10 days days before we got his 5 gallon tank back and set up. During moving we packed as much water as we could into takeaway soup containers because I thought it would be best to bring his old water that already had the bacteria and stuff. When we got back I took everything out of the tank (I wanted to search the gravel for snails) and then added the fluvel substrate and some of the old fishtank gravel on top. I dumped the water filled with all the gravel debris before adding the new substrate. I put all the decorations back then added the old water we saved and the new water from his 2 gal temporary tank together. I doubt the temporary tank was cycled, but he is usually fine staying in that tank when I travel. It's always filtered water, heated, conditioned and left to sit out for a day before adding him. During this process, I had him in a sealed plastic bowl Tupperware with holes in the top and then let him acclimate to the new water by setting the bowl in the tank. I was concerned about the old filter because it looked very gross, so I replaced the entire unit.
Since moving Zane has been really lethargic and spends all his time laying in the bottom of the tank. He used to have a lot of energy, swim around, rest on the plants, or rest on the heater, hunt shrimp, and I suspect he also tried to hit the snail once he realized it was in his tank.
Now, I know he is moving because when we check on him, several times a day, he's in a different spot than he was the previous time. But, in uploading photos, I noticed all of the photos I have are from the same corner of the tank, so maybe he isn't moving as much as he was earlier.
He also moves quickly if we gently brush against him or beside him. But, he is no longer swimming up for food or acting like he used to. He does look at us when we come near him. His eyes look like they're following us. He is breathing because his gills are moving, but it seems labored. I think he is stressed with the move, but his color is fine. He used to sleep or rest a lot too but his fins were always moving when he did and now they don't seem to be.
He has been in the new set up for about a week or two now and a few days ago (maybe May 17/18) I noticed a white spot on his side. It's only one, so I don't think it's itch. There is some white fuzzy something on the driftwood, but according to google it's just bacterial growth and should be fine. I've reduced the food I give him because it doesn't seem like he's eating in all. I used to feed him a small pinch of bug bites or 3 bloodworms because he seemed to have more energy with that pattern than without.
Appearance wise, his color is fine, it doesn't look like itch, it doesn't look like popeye, and his scales aren't pineconing. It could be swim bladder disease?
Thank you for your help.
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The problem: My fish, Zane, has been extremly lethargic for about a while. A white spot has developed on his side in the last few days. And he is no longer swimming up for food.
What I think it could be: stress (moving, bioload, bad tank location in the house, etc), old age, or sick - maybe swim bladder disease.
What I'd like to get from this post: help identifying the problem and help addressing/fixing it.
Images linked here
Full Story --------------------------------
The time line: - Student teaching Jan 17 - May 1 - Return to fish Mar 15 / April 25-28 / May 6-11 - Friend watches fish Mar 25-28 / April 28 - May 5 / - Fish Moved April 28 / in travel cup until April 30 / in small tank until May 13 / new tank set up May 13 / new filter pump and cartridge May 14 - I start worrying about lethargy April 28 - Different friend watches fish May 10-12 - says he swam up to get food once or twice - partner cares for fish May 14-17
The situation: I was student teaching this spring (Jan 17 - May 1) and so my partner was taking care of Zane in our old apartment while I moved in with family. I have been back at different times during the semester (March 15 / April 26 / May 6-11 ) and my partner has come to visit me too (March 25-28 / April 28 - May 5) and during those times a neighbor has watched him. Any time we have a trusted friend watched him, they will fed him 3 blood worms daily because it is easy to measure. Our friends all have animals and follow the exact instructions we leave.
I have had Zane since February 25, 2021. As he has gotten older, he has slowed down and taken longer to respond, but he still had a lot of energy and swam up to greet you or get food in the morning. But lately he has gotten really lethargic and appears sick.
I don't know the parameters or if there was a strict cleaning schedule while I was student teaching outside of topping the water up every 2 weeks. But, now that things have calmed down we will be returning to a set schedule.
Recently we got a different apartment near where I was student teaching and my partner moved in with me. During the transition of moving, the semester ending, and graduation there were periods where my partner cared for Zane, I cared for him, or a friend cared for him. Zane moved into the new apartment with us on April 28.
He was in a travel bowl for 2 days (it's bigger than the petstore cups, but idk how big it actually is), then he was in a 2 gallon cube for another 10 days days before we got his 5 gallon tank back and set up. During moving we packed as much water as we could into takeaway soup containers because I thought it would be best to bring his old water that already had the bacteria and stuff. When we got back I took everything out of the tank (I wanted to search the gravel for snails) and then added the fluvel substrate and some of the old fishtank gravel on top. I dumped the water filled with all the gravel debris before adding the new substrate. I put all the decorations back then added the old water we saved and the new water from his 2 gal temporary tank together. I doubt the temporary tank was cycled, but he is usually fine staying in that tank when I travel. It's always filtered water, heated, conditioned and left to sit out for a day before adding him. During this process, I had him in a sealed plastic bowl Tupperware with holes in the top and then let him acclimate to the new water by setting the bowl in the tank. I was concerned about the old filter because it looked very gross, so I replaced the entire unit.
Since moving Zane has been really lethargic and spends all his time laying in the bottom of the tank. He used to have a lot of energy, swim around, rest on the plants, or rest on the heater, hunt shrimp, and I suspect he also tried to hit the snail once he realized it was in his tank.
Now, I know he is moving because when we check on him, several times a day, he's in a different spot than he was the previous time. But, in uploading photos, I noticed all of the photos I have are from the same corner of the tank, so maybe he isn't moving as much as he was earlier.
He also moves quickly if we gently brush against him or beside him. But, he is no longer swimming up for food or acting like he used to. He does look at us when we come near him. His eyes look like they're following us. He is breathing because his gills are moving, but it seems labored. I think he is stressed with the move, but his color is fine. He used to sleep or rest a lot too but his fins were always moving when he did and now they don't seem to be.
He has been in the new set up for about a week or two now and a few days ago (maybe May 17/18) I noticed a white spot on his side. It's only one, so I don't think it's itch. There is some white fuzzy something on the driftwood, but according to google it's just bacterial growth and should be fine. I've reduced the food I give him because it doesn't seem like he's eating in all. I used to feed him a small pinch of bug bites or 3 bloodworms because he seemed to have more energy with that pattern than without.
Appearance wise, his color is fine, it doesn't look like itch, it doesn't look like popeye, and his scales aren't pineconing. It could be swim bladder disease?
Thank you for your help.
2024.05.21 11:50 vinylsandjaneausten I (20F) think that my RA (27M) is growing obsessed with me. Thoughts?
I’m a woman in college who just turned 20. I was in denial for a long time but my RA, who is a 27-year-old PhD student, may be obsessed with me.
To start off, he’s always been super kind towards everyone. When I was going through a personal crisis that caused me to faint, he ran to the local pharmacy and bought me a blood pressure monitor. He also brought me a jar of honey and lemon when I had a bad cold. He treats my other housemates with the same level of generosity. I’ve tried my best to be supportive in return by expressing curiosity and enthusiasm for his research and fun stories. I considered him a friend.
But about a month ago, he called me and asked to meet him at our house’s front porch. When I got outside, he insisted we cross the street. He carefully looked around and then asked if I would like to go out on a date with him. I was flabbergasted, especially since our age difference is so extreme. I also am not attracted to him. So I just replied that I’m flattered, but a romantic relationship wouldn’t be appropriate since we’re in completely different life stages. I thought this would be the end of him pursuing me, but I’ve been noticing odd, possibly obsessive behaviors ever since.
For context, there are two houses on our property. He lives in the front house and I live in the back house. I’ve noticed him watching me through the front house window, which would usually be followed by him entering the back house to chat. Even if I gave extremely obvious signs that I was super occupied or in a rush, he’d be eager to hear about my schedule and plans. It would always be extremely difficult to exit a conversation. He’s very overbearing.
Our house had an end-of-the-year party, so I invited a few friends. Throughout the night, he would not leave my group alone or chat with other people. An attendee I met the previous weekend was also there. We have a lot in common. We had been texting all week and showing signs of mutual romantic interest. But whenever we tried to have a moment alone together, this RA would barge in between us and kill the vibe with his own stories that weren’t relevant to our conversation.
The RA also spams me with a ton of Instagram reels that are super random. A few have some strange sexual undertones. He also regularly texts me, sometimes just apologizing for the most random things he said earlier that I didn’t even notice or remember. He also goes back to his messages he recently sent and unnecessarily edits them.
The creepiest thing he did was show me photos he took near my family’s house when he was in my home city for a conference. I never told him my street name or even what part of the city I was from. Maybe this was just a funny coincidence, but I don’t think it bodes well with my other information.
He has fortunately left for the semester. But that hasn’t stopped him from reaching out. Yesterday, he sent me 50 PHOTOS OF HIS VACATION with detailed descriptions. My phone was exploding for at least 15 minutes. Mind you, this was after I intentionally waited 4 days to open his last message and reply.
The good news is that I’m moving into another student house next year. But I feel like he’s becoming more persistent in spite of me showing super obvious signs that I’m not into him. How should I handle this? After how sweet he’s been, it feels wrong to outright say that I feel uncomfortable with him. Plus I’m worried about how he will react if I try to completely cut him out. But I really need to set boundaries to feel safe next semester. Thoughts?
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To start off, he’s always been super kind towards everyone. When I was going through a personal crisis that caused me to faint, he ran to the local pharmacy and bought me a blood pressure monitor. He also brought me a jar of honey and lemon when I had a bad cold. He treats my other housemates with the same level of generosity. I’ve tried my best to be supportive in return by expressing curiosity and enthusiasm for his research and fun stories. I considered him a friend.
But about a month ago, he called me and asked to meet him at our house’s front porch. When I got outside, he insisted we cross the street. He carefully looked around and then asked if I would like to go out on a date with him. I was flabbergasted, especially since our age difference is so extreme. I also am not attracted to him. So I just replied that I’m flattered, but a romantic relationship wouldn’t be appropriate since we’re in completely different life stages. I thought this would be the end of him pursuing me, but I’ve been noticing odd, possibly obsessive behaviors ever since.
For context, there are two houses on our property. He lives in the front house and I live in the back house. I’ve noticed him watching me through the front house window, which would usually be followed by him entering the back house to chat. Even if I gave extremely obvious signs that I was super occupied or in a rush, he’d be eager to hear about my schedule and plans. It would always be extremely difficult to exit a conversation. He’s very overbearing.
Our house had an end-of-the-year party, so I invited a few friends. Throughout the night, he would not leave my group alone or chat with other people. An attendee I met the previous weekend was also there. We have a lot in common. We had been texting all week and showing signs of mutual romantic interest. But whenever we tried to have a moment alone together, this RA would barge in between us and kill the vibe with his own stories that weren’t relevant to our conversation.
The RA also spams me with a ton of Instagram reels that are super random. A few have some strange sexual undertones. He also regularly texts me, sometimes just apologizing for the most random things he said earlier that I didn’t even notice or remember. He also goes back to his messages he recently sent and unnecessarily edits them.
The creepiest thing he did was show me photos he took near my family’s house when he was in my home city for a conference. I never told him my street name or even what part of the city I was from. Maybe this was just a funny coincidence, but I don’t think it bodes well with my other information.
He has fortunately left for the semester. But that hasn’t stopped him from reaching out. Yesterday, he sent me 50 PHOTOS OF HIS VACATION with detailed descriptions. My phone was exploding for at least 15 minutes. Mind you, this was after I intentionally waited 4 days to open his last message and reply.
The good news is that I’m moving into another student house next year. But I feel like he’s becoming more persistent in spite of me showing super obvious signs that I’m not into him. How should I handle this? After how sweet he’s been, it feels wrong to outright say that I feel uncomfortable with him. Plus I’m worried about how he will react if I try to completely cut him out. But I really need to set boundaries to feel safe next semester. Thoughts?
2024.05.21 11:47 Exotic-Arm924 Question about withdrawing
This has probably been asked before but just wanted to double check to make sure I didn’t need to contact anyone. I decided to withdraw for the summer semester to get credits for cheaper at a community college this summer instead. I was only going to take 1 class at TXST this summer but it was over $1,400 and I kept getting reminders to pay even though the class hasn’t started yet so I withdrew from the summer semester before the deadline to pay. But it still says my “outstanding balance is $1,400,” (not for the classes I took last school year) at the end of my withdrawal form. Will that change once my withdrawal is processed? Thanks!
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2024.05.21 11:38 InevitableHot1851 Flagship corporate internship - what do they look for?
I'm a 4th year student studying at a reputed public university. I'll be giving my last semester final this July.
I have been looking for internships at corporate for a while now. But everywhere I apply, I get no response. I've applied to Berger, Banglalink and Nagad. No reply.
I have a cg close to 3.5 and I have ECA positions. I also won a small writing competition. I am not saying I should get a guaranteed flagship internship but I feel like I should atleast be getting called for the first round assessment.
So, those of you who are experienced here. Can you help by giving insights on what these flagship internship recruitments look for exactly?
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I have been looking for internships at corporate for a while now. But everywhere I apply, I get no response. I've applied to Berger, Banglalink and Nagad. No reply.
I have a cg close to 3.5 and I have ECA positions. I also won a small writing competition. I am not saying I should get a guaranteed flagship internship but I feel like I should atleast be getting called for the first round assessment.
So, those of you who are experienced here. Can you help by giving insights on what these flagship internship recruitments look for exactly?
2024.05.21 11:37 Parking-Profile-9227 AITAH for not wanting to split a vacation with my bf who makes around 90k a year and I’m barely making ends meet?
Earlier last year, I expressed to my boyfriend (42m) that I (31f) wanted to go on a vacation to between feb-march to see manatees in their local watering hole in FL near my sister. He asked if we could wait until his semester (he’s the head of a program at a local private university) to go and make it an us vacation.
Originally, I was planning to stay with my sister (no hotel, just driving to the springs, eating subs/healthy snacks along the way).
But I agreed to wait for him. He starts looking into hotels that are on a beach that are $500 each and sends me links… I tell him no, this is too much so let’s not go. He says he’ll pay for the hotel and not to worry about that.
I agree and we end up going after his semester. By this time the manatees had all but left (I saw one) but I was okay because I got to see my sister and have a solid trip overall.
Next day after arriving home, he adds in our shared notes app a Venmo itemized “shared expenses” section. This section includes the hotel, restaurants he picked out, and the one Uber ride (my sister drove us most of the way).
I’m annoyed now because I guess he forgot that he offered to pay for the hotel since it was his decision, and because he knows I’m struggling financially. Also, because he picked out the places to eat - I assumed they were his treat. AITAH?
It’s effecting how I feel about our future together so I haven’t seen him in person since because I want to figure this out. Any help is appreciated! TYIA
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Originally, I was planning to stay with my sister (no hotel, just driving to the springs, eating subs/healthy snacks along the way).
But I agreed to wait for him. He starts looking into hotels that are on a beach that are $500 each and sends me links… I tell him no, this is too much so let’s not go. He says he’ll pay for the hotel and not to worry about that.
I agree and we end up going after his semester. By this time the manatees had all but left (I saw one) but I was okay because I got to see my sister and have a solid trip overall.
Next day after arriving home, he adds in our shared notes app a Venmo itemized “shared expenses” section. This section includes the hotel, restaurants he picked out, and the one Uber ride (my sister drove us most of the way).
I’m annoyed now because I guess he forgot that he offered to pay for the hotel since it was his decision, and because he knows I’m struggling financially. Also, because he picked out the places to eat - I assumed they were his treat. AITAH?
It’s effecting how I feel about our future together so I haven’t seen him in person since because I want to figure this out. Any help is appreciated! TYIA
2024.05.21 11:37 InevitableHot1851 Corporate internship recruitment - what do they look for?
I'm a 4th year student studying at a reputed public university. I'll be giving my last semester final this July.
I have been looking for internships at corporate for a while now. But everywhere I apply, I get no response. I've applied to Berger, Banglalink and Nagad. No reply.
I have a cg close to 3.5 and I have ECA positions. I also won a small writing competition. I am not saying I should get a guaranteed flagship internship but I feel like I should atleast be getting called for the first round assessment.
So, those of you who are experienced here. Can you help by giving insights on what these flagship internship recruitments look for exactly?
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I have been looking for internships at corporate for a while now. But everywhere I apply, I get no response. I've applied to Berger, Banglalink and Nagad. No reply.
I have a cg close to 3.5 and I have ECA positions. I also won a small writing competition. I am not saying I should get a guaranteed flagship internship but I feel like I should atleast be getting called for the first round assessment.
So, those of you who are experienced here. Can you help by giving insights on what these flagship internship recruitments look for exactly?
2024.05.21 11:12 Dephori Am I too stupid for my degree?
Context: I (19M) study BSc economics, and am in 2nd year. Got 3As at A-level, and barely scraped a 2:1 in first year. Very recently diagnosed with depression and anxiety.
This year, I’ve been really struggling with motivation, and leaving my room for lectures. I haven’t attended any since November. Sem 1 exams where very simple and 20% only; micro had a seen question exam that covered 0 lectures, macro covered 2 lectures, econometrics was multiple choice, and the other two modules were easy, so I got through fine with 1sts.
Now I have 7 days before my first exam, I’m trying to go through 2 semesters of content for 3 exams, and 2 normal modules, and one 20 credit 1 semester module.
I can’t wrap my head around lots of the micro and macro content, or when I do, I forget it. There’s so much too, and it’s completely overwhelming. I don’t know how to study, it’s hardly studying since I’m learning it for the first time.
Am I just too stupid for it? Do people normally struggle with intermediate macro and micro? Or is it my mental health making me stupid? Is that even possible? I have no friends on my course since I isolated myself so I have no idea what everyone else thinks.
I’m scared if I resit the year when (or if) I’m better mentally, I’ll find myself just unable to do any of the content, and I’ll have wasted another year of my life, not because of my mental health, but because I’m just stupid, adding up to 3 wasted years since I’ve been so miserable these last 2 years.
I’m terrified i’m just too stupid for this. I don’t know what to do.
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This year, I’ve been really struggling with motivation, and leaving my room for lectures. I haven’t attended any since November. Sem 1 exams where very simple and 20% only; micro had a seen question exam that covered 0 lectures, macro covered 2 lectures, econometrics was multiple choice, and the other two modules were easy, so I got through fine with 1sts.
Now I have 7 days before my first exam, I’m trying to go through 2 semesters of content for 3 exams, and 2 normal modules, and one 20 credit 1 semester module.
I can’t wrap my head around lots of the micro and macro content, or when I do, I forget it. There’s so much too, and it’s completely overwhelming. I don’t know how to study, it’s hardly studying since I’m learning it for the first time.
Am I just too stupid for it? Do people normally struggle with intermediate macro and micro? Or is it my mental health making me stupid? Is that even possible? I have no friends on my course since I isolated myself so I have no idea what everyone else thinks.
I’m scared if I resit the year when (or if) I’m better mentally, I’ll find myself just unable to do any of the content, and I’ll have wasted another year of my life, not because of my mental health, but because I’m just stupid, adding up to 3 wasted years since I’ve been so miserable these last 2 years.
I’m terrified i’m just too stupid for this. I don’t know what to do.
2024.05.21 10:58 UnPopular-Coconut Getting the fawk out of NOVA.
TL;DR - What’s the most cost effective neighborhood for GREAT schools, nature, and nice/community oriented people?
We’re originally from a <10,000 population town in Arkansas. I got a job in DC a year ago and left a DV situation with 2 small kids. I didn’t really want to live in DC but for whatever reason it was the only job I could find then, so I pushed out a liiiitle bit to Arlington and commuted for the schools and a slower paced home life. I haven’t been able to save much, but I recently got a remote job and I’m going to use this opportunity to move to a lower COL area, hopefully buy a house in a few years.
I value my children’s education - so much that I wanted to homeschool them but as a single mom from a poor family I had to let that go. (I was a semester away from a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, but ran out of money and that’s on my agenda too.) I have a 4 year old and 1 year old, so I have a little time to get it figured out but it’s definitely top priority for me in the long run. I prefer a Montessori-type school but I can let that go if there’s a school where it isn’t just sit down and be quiet.
Next, we like trees and nature walks. I want to be closer to the beach than the 3 hour drive we have now but not so close that tourist traffic ruins the summer if there is tourist traffic?
Also, I don’t plan to go out often. I’m going to try to go out without the kids once a month just for my sanity but I don’t need a night/club scene nearby. Just something like a movie theater or spa.
Last, thanks for reading all this. I know you probably didn’t expect to read a life story and a “where should we live” post at 5am, but here I am. There should be a travel agent type job for finding a place to live.
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We’re originally from a <10,000 population town in Arkansas. I got a job in DC a year ago and left a DV situation with 2 small kids. I didn’t really want to live in DC but for whatever reason it was the only job I could find then, so I pushed out a liiiitle bit to Arlington and commuted for the schools and a slower paced home life. I haven’t been able to save much, but I recently got a remote job and I’m going to use this opportunity to move to a lower COL area, hopefully buy a house in a few years.
I value my children’s education - so much that I wanted to homeschool them but as a single mom from a poor family I had to let that go. (I was a semester away from a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, but ran out of money and that’s on my agenda too.) I have a 4 year old and 1 year old, so I have a little time to get it figured out but it’s definitely top priority for me in the long run. I prefer a Montessori-type school but I can let that go if there’s a school where it isn’t just sit down and be quiet.
Next, we like trees and nature walks. I want to be closer to the beach than the 3 hour drive we have now but not so close that tourist traffic ruins the summer if there is tourist traffic?
Also, I don’t plan to go out often. I’m going to try to go out without the kids once a month just for my sanity but I don’t need a night/club scene nearby. Just something like a movie theater or spa.
Last, thanks for reading all this. I know you probably didn’t expect to read a life story and a “where should we live” post at 5am, but here I am. There should be a travel agent type job for finding a place to live.
2024.05.21 10:48 Acatalepsy-Rain Bobbing Theory
Bobbing Theory
Greetings Apes, new theory on the share offering. A little less sexy than the colorful speculation, but this theory ties in with a few of the current and past DD. (I’ll add a little tinfoil at the end).
For this theory I am going to exclude as much tinfoil as possible and also make the assumption that market makers and hedge funds are not engaging in crime but are instead (mostly) working within the rules they created to fuck the poors. While I do not agree with their rules, legal does not equate to ethical as was taught in my PhD program’s first semester ethics course, After all slavery was legal in the US.
“Bobbing” is a swimming technique that involves gently bouncing from the pool floor and practicing exhaling underwater and inhaling above the surface. In this case the dumb storm troopers (Shorts) are the ones in the pool.
There are 5 Assumptions that are made in this theory:
Retail FOMO
This helps the shorts in a few ways but it is a double edged sword. When there is no liquidity it only takes a few shares to raise the price. This creates more volatility and options prices go up and the shorts happily write the contracts. When they drive the stock price back down to near max pain they get to keep the premium. They win. They also get to keep us gambling, remember it’s not the wins that hook the gambler it’s the almost. This FOMO raises the price as they funnel orders to their dark pools and they let the price raise controlled. They then meter out the buying pressure and complete the trade after they walk them down through short laddering. The only way this hurts them is if the shares are DRS'd. That is why the volume explodes.
Supporting Their Cost Basis
It is these two processes together that make up the Bobbing Theory and, I believe explain the Dorito of doom. Each time we touch the top of that line they are grabbing margin from FOMO psychology and supporting their cost basis by raising the average price of their opened shorts. They push up to the top of the pool and take a breath of that sweet retail margin. Then they drop back down through (illegal) high frequency short laddering (slowly exhaling their margin) until they hit the bottom. Then when they need to take another breath they push off the bottom get retail to FOMO and take another breath of that sweet sweet retail margin. They do all this in addition to pumping the market and the longs they hold.
The high frequency short laddering to lower the price is why we see so much off exchange and a huge increase in volume. They are trading between themselves to lower the price without actually burning through their short shares.
The 5 Assumptions
In order for the justification for the FOMO and SCB process to make sense we need a “why", thus the 5 assumptions.
The shorts need to have two things, first enough liquidity to maintain a semblance of margin, and second, a promise (reassurance) of profits (for them and the creditors).
In this theory the hedged funds are working together and are helping each other maintain margin, thus spreading the risk. Remember, we don’t need all of them to fail, we need one of them to fail. This will cause buying back shares at any price and this is something they all desperately want to avoid or they will all get liquidated. So what do they do, they “bob” for a breath of air. The thing is they all have to “bob” when one runs low on margin (air) so we don’t know which one was close to failing. They also go to pretty extreme measures when one of them is about to fail, They do this through loans (Melvin, New York Community Bank) or taking on failing banks (UBS, Silicon valley bank). They are also not being adequately margin called (Archegos, Fed Letter to Prime Brokers). Why would you not get appropriately margin called? Because, you can still justify your short thesis (in your mind) and you have a long standing relationship with the prime brokers. Remember GME still needs to turn a decent profit and show a plan for turning around. As of now, GME keeps this plan close to chest and is experimenting.
So... If these things are true, how does RC fight the shorts and how does the share offering apply?
I’m glad you asked. RC and apes have already set the bottom of the pool. If they lower it too far apes buy and DRS the shit out of the stock and burn up liquidity they are desperate for and use for their manipulation. GME also has $100M ready to buy back shares. Ok so they can’t lower it. But they can keep milking retail right....
Not anymore. Those 45m shares are a warning to the shorts that they will need to get their liquidity elsewhere. If they try to "bob" again RC is going to sell the shares and make GME even more valuable. GME does not need the money but RC has shown that he is protecting the shareholders. If they drop the price he will buy ($100m) if they try to fleece shareholders he will sell and be the one to reap the retail margin for the good of GME not the short sellers.
That filing around the 45m share issuance was not put together, filed and approved in the few days the stock ran last week. I think it was leaked to the shorts by someone at the SEC, and the short sellers gave retail one more fleecing before RC closed the door with that filing. If they come up for air agin, he will drown them. And he will do it through the issuance of Global Shares that cannot be shorted and must be booked so that we can see them accounted for in the DRS numbers (he knows what is important to the shareholders). RC knew this was controlled otherwise there would be no reason to fuck the option chain on the announcement timing. It was already fucked, we just didn't know it yet (I mean kinda, lots of us saw that coming).
Tinfoil
You may or may not agree with this. I look at things in real broad strokes.
The SEC (generally) is on our side. I think CAT is specifically for targeting the high frequency trading the hedge funds use to short ladder between themselves. This is one of the truly illegal things they are doing, but the shorts NEED this mechanism to control the price. Without this mechanism GME runs, naked shorts or not. This is one of the things that the hedge fund cabal uses to reassure the collateral holder that everything is going to be fine, if they control the price everything is under control, if they don't........
The DTCC is kinda on our side (now). They saw/see? the writing on the wall and have made Crypto and other pumped bullshit collateral worthless because they know it is fake. They also do not want to get fucked, and are willing to let some of the bad actors take the fall even though they are also complacent. They think they are far enough removed to not get scrutiny from the public because very few even know they exist.
Last speculation, one of the justifications used to stretch this out is that if they concentrate the diamond hardened holders of GME (less people more stocks) that on average people will sell for lower prices do to their overall portfolio being worth more.
Anyway, thanks for reading if you made it to the end. And as a final note: I encourage you to DRS (Book) your shares, if you don’t and you get fucked, my conscious is clear.
See you on the moon! I’ll get the first round.
-Acatalepsy
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Greetings Apes, new theory on the share offering. A little less sexy than the colorful speculation, but this theory ties in with a few of the current and past DD. (I’ll add a little tinfoil at the end).
For this theory I am going to exclude as much tinfoil as possible and also make the assumption that market makers and hedge funds are not engaging in crime but are instead (mostly) working within the rules they created to fuck the poors. While I do not agree with their rules, legal does not equate to ethical as was taught in my PhD program’s first semester ethics course, After all slavery was legal in the US.
“Bobbing” is a swimming technique that involves gently bouncing from the pool floor and practicing exhaling underwater and inhaling above the surface. In this case the dumb storm troopers (Shorts) are the ones in the pool.
There are 5 Assumptions that are made in this theory:
- Many hedge funds are short GME and need to maintain margin.
- The Hedge-funds are likely working together to maintain margin.
- Margin calls are not going out or at the very least are “flexible.”
- They still think they are going to win and have a thesis (this is important).
- RC had a plan to stop the bobbing cycle.
Retail FOMO
This helps the shorts in a few ways but it is a double edged sword. When there is no liquidity it only takes a few shares to raise the price. This creates more volatility and options prices go up and the shorts happily write the contracts. When they drive the stock price back down to near max pain they get to keep the premium. They win. They also get to keep us gambling, remember it’s not the wins that hook the gambler it’s the almost. This FOMO raises the price as they funnel orders to their dark pools and they let the price raise controlled. They then meter out the buying pressure and complete the trade after they walk them down through short laddering. The only way this hurts them is if the shares are DRS'd. That is why the volume explodes.
Supporting Their Cost Basis
It is these two processes together that make up the Bobbing Theory and, I believe explain the Dorito of doom. Each time we touch the top of that line they are grabbing margin from FOMO psychology and supporting their cost basis by raising the average price of their opened shorts. They push up to the top of the pool and take a breath of that sweet retail margin. Then they drop back down through (illegal) high frequency short laddering (slowly exhaling their margin) until they hit the bottom. Then when they need to take another breath they push off the bottom get retail to FOMO and take another breath of that sweet sweet retail margin. They do all this in addition to pumping the market and the longs they hold.
The high frequency short laddering to lower the price is why we see so much off exchange and a huge increase in volume. They are trading between themselves to lower the price without actually burning through their short shares.
The 5 Assumptions
In order for the justification for the FOMO and SCB process to make sense we need a “why", thus the 5 assumptions.
The shorts need to have two things, first enough liquidity to maintain a semblance of margin, and second, a promise (reassurance) of profits (for them and the creditors).
In this theory the hedged funds are working together and are helping each other maintain margin, thus spreading the risk. Remember, we don’t need all of them to fail, we need one of them to fail. This will cause buying back shares at any price and this is something they all desperately want to avoid or they will all get liquidated. So what do they do, they “bob” for a breath of air. The thing is they all have to “bob” when one runs low on margin (air) so we don’t know which one was close to failing. They also go to pretty extreme measures when one of them is about to fail, They do this through loans (Melvin, New York Community Bank) or taking on failing banks (UBS, Silicon valley bank). They are also not being adequately margin called (Archegos, Fed Letter to Prime Brokers). Why would you not get appropriately margin called? Because, you can still justify your short thesis (in your mind) and you have a long standing relationship with the prime brokers. Remember GME still needs to turn a decent profit and show a plan for turning around. As of now, GME keeps this plan close to chest and is experimenting.
So... If these things are true, how does RC fight the shorts and how does the share offering apply?
I’m glad you asked. RC and apes have already set the bottom of the pool. If they lower it too far apes buy and DRS the shit out of the stock and burn up liquidity they are desperate for and use for their manipulation. GME also has $100M ready to buy back shares. Ok so they can’t lower it. But they can keep milking retail right....
Not anymore. Those 45m shares are a warning to the shorts that they will need to get their liquidity elsewhere. If they try to "bob" again RC is going to sell the shares and make GME even more valuable. GME does not need the money but RC has shown that he is protecting the shareholders. If they drop the price he will buy ($100m) if they try to fleece shareholders he will sell and be the one to reap the retail margin for the good of GME not the short sellers.
That filing around the 45m share issuance was not put together, filed and approved in the few days the stock ran last week. I think it was leaked to the shorts by someone at the SEC, and the short sellers gave retail one more fleecing before RC closed the door with that filing. If they come up for air agin, he will drown them. And he will do it through the issuance of Global Shares that cannot be shorted and must be booked so that we can see them accounted for in the DRS numbers (he knows what is important to the shareholders). RC knew this was controlled otherwise there would be no reason to fuck the option chain on the announcement timing. It was already fucked, we just didn't know it yet (I mean kinda, lots of us saw that coming).
Tinfoil
You may or may not agree with this. I look at things in real broad strokes.
The SEC (generally) is on our side. I think CAT is specifically for targeting the high frequency trading the hedge funds use to short ladder between themselves. This is one of the truly illegal things they are doing, but the shorts NEED this mechanism to control the price. Without this mechanism GME runs, naked shorts or not. This is one of the things that the hedge fund cabal uses to reassure the collateral holder that everything is going to be fine, if they control the price everything is under control, if they don't........
The DTCC is kinda on our side (now). They saw/see? the writing on the wall and have made Crypto and other pumped bullshit collateral worthless because they know it is fake. They also do not want to get fucked, and are willing to let some of the bad actors take the fall even though they are also complacent. They think they are far enough removed to not get scrutiny from the public because very few even know they exist.
Last speculation, one of the justifications used to stretch this out is that if they concentrate the diamond hardened holders of GME (less people more stocks) that on average people will sell for lower prices do to their overall portfolio being worth more.
Anyway, thanks for reading if you made it to the end. And as a final note: I encourage you to DRS (Book) your shares, if you don’t and you get fucked, my conscious is clear.
See you on the moon! I’ll get the first round.
-Acatalepsy
2024.05.21 10:37 Otherwise_Reward_856 Spiraling after a break up In college. Acting like an awful person, would coming back be enabling myself?
I 21M got dumped about a month ago, I’ve been having a rough time since. However for the last couple years probably I think I’ve been pretty gross towards women. I go to a small state school and am majoring in music. I started late after I kinda failed to get recruited during Covid. I only got in through athletics and I lied about a lot of shit to get in. Since then I quit the athletics team and have devoted my time to music and doing as much as I while I’m here. Or that’s what I would have said prior to a month ago.
I might get judged for the rest but I’m not perfect. So I learned a lot from this senior. When I first met him he was dating some chick. Then when we got close he had dumped her. He spent every Sunday running Theory and stuff so I could do better in ensembles. Then after a performance he went on a 6 hour long manic episode while we did shrooms. I was off the same amount as he had. However I’m like 6’4 and 200 pounds, he was like half that. He started bringing up his ex though. He’d whisper her name. Dude was in a time loop by his own account. I kinda stopped chatting after that, he graduated in the winter. I’ve only seen him once since.
So I dated his ex, I kinda just got the vibe that I could if I wanted to when I met her in classes this semester. It honestly was for a time the best relationship of my life. I believed I could be happy with her in the future. I think I actually liked her. I didn’t constantly tell myself that it can end whenever. She however 2 months in decides she has commitment issue and dumps me over text. It about to get worse, my roommate liked the senior her freshman year. But my ex ended up dating him. For some reason despite my roommate having some troubles with this my ex kinda set us up. She got me invited to a party, I wish that night had ended with my ex in my bed. At 2 in the morning my roommates comes home after the party, and slams on my door demanding that my ex leave. She even said that she would open if wouldn’t after I told her that I’m naked. This was the first night my ex and I had been together, and Jesus Christ my roommate fucked me. The night created a reason for us to keep talking, and I used it. I already had dirt on her ex, but then she gave dirt on my roommate. Now it has been 4 months.
I’ve been miserable ever since. I have panic attacks at school, and spend every minute of free time just being sad. My grades definitely got hit. However I won a scholarship this semester, and things academically are the best I’ve been in my life. I have opportunities to do thing I never imagined, and even now those things make me happy. However my time has been spoiled as off late. I know I should come back here. It’s been a great deal for me, and all that. However, I really don’t want to. I’m really tired of the way I feel here and I would like to be happier if I can. I was single before but I’ve never really been dumped. I have done well for longer periods however if she’s near, it can cause me to panic. I’m angry, but mainly I just feel like I’m and idiot who can’t get over a girl who dumped me over text.
I am scummy though. I haven’t gone a week straight without a women in the department buying me food. I always know what I’m doing when I’m doing it. Every time I act surprised and very thankful, but it’s kind of becoming normal. I’m beyond appreciative of it, I just feel gross sometimes. There was another girl in the program before my ex. Who I found attractive. She had gotten dumped in February and we matched on tinder, but she had looking for long term in her bio. So I didn’t hit her up. Then the next week the party would happen. She’s in a class with me, our teacher messed up the finals dates. A few assignments became due earlier than said (fucking crazy I know). So I texted her I would be in the library.
I hate how I think. I know it takes 2 to tango. I’m like a fucking terminator. Even if I’m not thinking about it in depth, I just keep making these things happen and I usually am aware that I’m doing it. I don’t know how good I am at not acting in selfish interest.
Im rebounding. This girl who is supposedly good friends with my roommate, has seen me having a break down at school over my ex like last week. Why? I think I might be evil or something. . I enjoyed spending time with her tonight. I feel bad that she didn’t reject me to be honest. I kinda live off validation from women. The university hasn’t helped with this.
Am I broken? Like I’m starting to think there’s something wrong with me. I’ve had no issue just making things more gross around my friends. Do you think it’s a bad idea to return in the fall? I’m afraid given my track record I might end up making people around me mad. If I don’t have any support I don’t think I could stay. My roommate buys me food often, and she has listened to me be more sad than I have any right to be. I again feel gross, and I fear that it might be time for me to stop doing this. To be honest I just wanna run and forget. It’s probably my fault I feel this way.
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I might get judged for the rest but I’m not perfect. So I learned a lot from this senior. When I first met him he was dating some chick. Then when we got close he had dumped her. He spent every Sunday running Theory and stuff so I could do better in ensembles. Then after a performance he went on a 6 hour long manic episode while we did shrooms. I was off the same amount as he had. However I’m like 6’4 and 200 pounds, he was like half that. He started bringing up his ex though. He’d whisper her name. Dude was in a time loop by his own account. I kinda stopped chatting after that, he graduated in the winter. I’ve only seen him once since.
So I dated his ex, I kinda just got the vibe that I could if I wanted to when I met her in classes this semester. It honestly was for a time the best relationship of my life. I believed I could be happy with her in the future. I think I actually liked her. I didn’t constantly tell myself that it can end whenever. She however 2 months in decides she has commitment issue and dumps me over text. It about to get worse, my roommate liked the senior her freshman year. But my ex ended up dating him. For some reason despite my roommate having some troubles with this my ex kinda set us up. She got me invited to a party, I wish that night had ended with my ex in my bed. At 2 in the morning my roommates comes home after the party, and slams on my door demanding that my ex leave. She even said that she would open if wouldn’t after I told her that I’m naked. This was the first night my ex and I had been together, and Jesus Christ my roommate fucked me. The night created a reason for us to keep talking, and I used it. I already had dirt on her ex, but then she gave dirt on my roommate. Now it has been 4 months.
I’ve been miserable ever since. I have panic attacks at school, and spend every minute of free time just being sad. My grades definitely got hit. However I won a scholarship this semester, and things academically are the best I’ve been in my life. I have opportunities to do thing I never imagined, and even now those things make me happy. However my time has been spoiled as off late. I know I should come back here. It’s been a great deal for me, and all that. However, I really don’t want to. I’m really tired of the way I feel here and I would like to be happier if I can. I was single before but I’ve never really been dumped. I have done well for longer periods however if she’s near, it can cause me to panic. I’m angry, but mainly I just feel like I’m and idiot who can’t get over a girl who dumped me over text.
I am scummy though. I haven’t gone a week straight without a women in the department buying me food. I always know what I’m doing when I’m doing it. Every time I act surprised and very thankful, but it’s kind of becoming normal. I’m beyond appreciative of it, I just feel gross sometimes. There was another girl in the program before my ex. Who I found attractive. She had gotten dumped in February and we matched on tinder, but she had looking for long term in her bio. So I didn’t hit her up. Then the next week the party would happen. She’s in a class with me, our teacher messed up the finals dates. A few assignments became due earlier than said (fucking crazy I know). So I texted her I would be in the library.
I hate how I think. I know it takes 2 to tango. I’m like a fucking terminator. Even if I’m not thinking about it in depth, I just keep making these things happen and I usually am aware that I’m doing it. I don’t know how good I am at not acting in selfish interest.
Im rebounding. This girl who is supposedly good friends with my roommate, has seen me having a break down at school over my ex like last week. Why? I think I might be evil or something. . I enjoyed spending time with her tonight. I feel bad that she didn’t reject me to be honest. I kinda live off validation from women. The university hasn’t helped with this.
Am I broken? Like I’m starting to think there’s something wrong with me. I’ve had no issue just making things more gross around my friends. Do you think it’s a bad idea to return in the fall? I’m afraid given my track record I might end up making people around me mad. If I don’t have any support I don’t think I could stay. My roommate buys me food often, and she has listened to me be more sad than I have any right to be. I again feel gross, and I fear that it might be time for me to stop doing this. To be honest I just wanna run and forget. It’s probably my fault I feel this way.
2024.05.21 10:20 Powerful_Ad8668 i'd like to hear some stories about how you made a change in your academic life
i'm at the end of my freshman year and it CANNOT go on like that. i thought i wouldn't cram this semester because i realised last time what a terrible idea it is but here i am one day before an exam with nothing in my head.
the problem is, i'm not sure i can change? it's not like i didn't realise what i was doing when i was skipping lectures and postponing assignments. and at the beginning of the spring semester i was SO SURE i wouldn't be like that, because i've learned already what methods work for me in terms of getting shit done, so i was gonna apply that, but i guess my inspiration wasn't enough and i still lack discipline tremendously.
i feel like the next year will be different but it will probably be the same and it scares me. but at the same time, it's GOTTA change at some point, right? maybe i just need more time for this to sink in, i don't know. how did you do it?
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the problem is, i'm not sure i can change? it's not like i didn't realise what i was doing when i was skipping lectures and postponing assignments. and at the beginning of the spring semester i was SO SURE i wouldn't be like that, because i've learned already what methods work for me in terms of getting shit done, so i was gonna apply that, but i guess my inspiration wasn't enough and i still lack discipline tremendously.
i feel like the next year will be different but it will probably be the same and it scares me. but at the same time, it's GOTTA change at some point, right? maybe i just need more time for this to sink in, i don't know. how did you do it?
2024.05.21 10:19 APendley2 Reality of treatment
I’m in a predicament right now that I’m sure is not too uncommon.
I’m working on self control. By all measures I’m doing better. Last semester at school I’m at all A’s, my sleep schedule is so much better, I’ve kept a job for the longest I ever had. I have avoided being seriously hurt by depression or mania. I am debt free in school and funding myself completely. 22 M in college and happy with where I’m at in life.
However, my well intentioned family is concerned about me, and because I feel like I owe it to them, occasionally I share my progress. And each time they are upset that I still have depressed and hypomanic states. No matter how many times I attempt to explain it, it seems they believe that I must be in a bad condition / I refuse to put in the effort to get better, and they believe that if I was truly getting help, that I would not have any mood cycles.
I’m meeting with a psychiatrist, a therapist, and taking care of myself to the best of my abilities. Each seem to be in agreement that I am progressing well and am in control.
I’m beginning to lose faith in my family, and I’m tempted to stop updating them on how I’m doing altogether. Is this fair to do? Is it fair in the first place for me to believe that it’s impossible to completely remove the mood cycles? Advice for helping them understand? Frustrated because I want to be mental health positive and open about my condition or whatever, but tempted to just close it off altogether, be super private about my condition, maybe find friends outside of my family to be a support group.
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I’m working on self control. By all measures I’m doing better. Last semester at school I’m at all A’s, my sleep schedule is so much better, I’ve kept a job for the longest I ever had. I have avoided being seriously hurt by depression or mania. I am debt free in school and funding myself completely. 22 M in college and happy with where I’m at in life.
However, my well intentioned family is concerned about me, and because I feel like I owe it to them, occasionally I share my progress. And each time they are upset that I still have depressed and hypomanic states. No matter how many times I attempt to explain it, it seems they believe that I must be in a bad condition / I refuse to put in the effort to get better, and they believe that if I was truly getting help, that I would not have any mood cycles.
I’m meeting with a psychiatrist, a therapist, and taking care of myself to the best of my abilities. Each seem to be in agreement that I am progressing well and am in control.
I’m beginning to lose faith in my family, and I’m tempted to stop updating them on how I’m doing altogether. Is this fair to do? Is it fair in the first place for me to believe that it’s impossible to completely remove the mood cycles? Advice for helping them understand? Frustrated because I want to be mental health positive and open about my condition or whatever, but tempted to just close it off altogether, be super private about my condition, maybe find friends outside of my family to be a support group.
2024.05.21 10:12 IcePopsicleDragon Senua's Saga: Hellblade I Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIPlatforms:
- Xbox Series X/S (May 21, 2024)
- PC (May 21, 2024)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – Official Trailer The Game Awards 2023
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - The Senua Trailer Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 84 average - 86% recommended - 55 reviews
MetaCritic - 81 average - 34 reviews
Critic Reviews
AltChar - Asmir Kovacevic - 95 / 100Few games in recent times have been able to do what Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has done: make me feel so engaged and immersed that I wish the feeling would never stop. It is a game that will keep you in constant awe throughout the playtime with its fantastic and mysterious story, incredible graphic and sound presentation and realistic and brutal combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II won’t be for everyone. But if you are looking for a brutal continuation of a fantastic story that feels like you’re actually playing a movie, you’ll have a great time here.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 starts incredibly strong in the first half, but after certain revelations, the story speeds up to a point where the conclusion feels rushed and half-baked.
It has been a very long time since I played a game as assured, polished, and emotionally affecting as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.
If you expect an immersive but not so interactive “game”, Senua’s Saga Hellblade II delivers a short yet intense experience. Ninja Theory has once again skillfully created an impressive atmosphere, as they did in Senua’s Sacrifice. Unfortunately, the issues remain as well: Puzzles and combat are too easy and there is no variety in either. So please keep in mind, that this is more a Hellblade 1.5 than a true sequel.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is well worth the wait and is a serious game of the year contender. Senua's follow-up journey is the best exploration of mental health that we've seen in games to date, using incredibly striking visual imagery, metaphors and immersive soundscapes to have you feel right there next to her. In what has to be the most photo-realistic game of all time, you're guaranteed to be constantly taken by the hero's adventure as you take in the beautiful and often haunting Viking Iceland. Through mud and dirt, blood and bones, Senua and Ninja Theory in turn bare all to you, the player. A masterpiece, benchmark and magnum opus, Hellblade II is crucial storytelling you won't soon forget.
With Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Ninja Theory shows that video games can be more than simple entertainment: they can be profound artistic and emotional explorations, capable of touching and transforming those who play them. This is an unforgettable journey into the heart of Iceland's darkness, where every step of Senua is a step towards self-discovery.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is a visual stunner for Xbox even if its gameplay isn't too creative.
Ninja Theory has finally delivered the long-awaited and provocative sequel to Hellblade, with one of the most impressive interactive cinematic experiences of the generation, which makes you question what is real and leaves you dreaming of the graphic potential of future games still on current consoles.
With Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Ninja Theory builds the game it dreamed of, creating a title on a larger scale than any other.
Hellblade 2 continues Senua's story with grace, confidence, surprising brutality and thundering conviction.
The game sucks you skin and hair into its fantasy world and creates such an intense bond with the characters and their stories that you want to know at every second how the adventure ends.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s conclusion ends on another strong note, and despite my initial reservations about continuing Senua’s story, I walked away happy to see her conquer new monsters, both literal and metaphorical.
Hellblade 2 is perhaps the most visually remarkable Xbox title to date, but is ultimately undermined by its emphasis on fidelity over story and gameplay.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a stunning and immersive storytelling experience that really puts the player into the mind of its titular character. It's even more narratively-focused than the first game (not to its detriment), with a bigger emphasis on how Senua sees and interacts with the world around her. The whole experience from start to finish has been beyond memorable.
Ninja Theory manages to place Senua in the Olympus of videogames with the most visually and sonorously powerful game we have seen so far. A spectacular, stunning and awe-inspiring journey.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is another Viking-worthy feast for the senses that meets the high bar set by its predecessor, even if it never really manages to clear it.
The game's high level of immersion makes you want to play it from start to finish in one sitting. With outstanding audiovisual presentation and effects, it gives the feeling that you're playing a movie, not watching it. However, the gameplay elements, such as combat and puzzles, still lack significant meaning, which leads to rather disappoint feelings.
While the story & gameplay's broad strokes might be familiar, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's execution, perspective, and overall production values are just stellar and highlights Ninja Theory's strengths in delivering what it does best: story-heavy cinematic gaming. The characters are fleshed out and well-written, with proper focus on your main character and her turmoils that carry over from the first game, the fighting feels weighty and challenging without being completely frustrating, and the HUD-less approach to presentation is welcome.
A spellbinding meditation on anguish and compassion, Hellblade II delivers one of the most gripping interactive and sensory experiences of 2024
The chaotic story of Senua continues. We set out to take revenge on the Viking raiders who have inflicted devastating losses on the people of Orkney.
A joyless slog of barely interactive entertainment and a muddled portrayal of mental illness… that just so happens to have the best graphics ever on a video game console.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a true masterpiece: a deep and highly immersive narrative experience that manages to make us feel all the protagonist's torment within an impressively realistic world. Ninja Theory reveals itself to be one of the most valuable studios in the Xbox stable here, reaching levels of absolute excellence in graphics, audio, narration, and acting. A must-play.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II keeps the basics intact, and while a strong lead character, great animations, and simple but enjoyable combat continue to deliver, the poor pacing and performance issues prevent this sequel from breaking free of its past.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is the best-looking game we've ever played - a true visual powerhouse backed by an emotionally charged story and gripping dark fantasy setting, if you can look past some of its shortcomings.
Hellblade 2 is a triumph in masterful storytelling and impeccable audio design for Ninja Theory. It is an emotionally powerful experience that depicts a sensitive subject that is hardly talked about in the medium.
To achieve this, the game stripped out several features and systems like combat and exploration in favor of a deeper narrative affair. This is not for everyone, but it is something I would encourage everyone to try at least try out.
Next gen graphics and presentation is now among us, next gen game design on the other hand, will be running late.
Despite its greater scale and visual splendour, this sequel fails to escape the shadow of its predecessor with a muddled tale that Senua herself feels out of place in.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is an impeccable story of coming to terms with trauma and making difficult decisions, punctuated by moments of outstanding beauty and strength.
Hellblade 2 is a stellar example of a sequel done right, building on the elements that made the original a landmark in gaming. It stays true to its roots, prioritizing depth and atmosphere over broad appeal. Fans of the first game will find much to love here, as it remains a unique and compelling experience. However, if the original didn't resonate with you, Hellblade 2 follows a similar path and might not change your mind.
Where the first game felt like a journey of self-discovery, both for Senua and for the player, Hellblade 2 feels more invested in creating the myth of Senua: Senua as legendary giant slayer, as mystical seer touched by the underworld.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is yet another arresting, artful chapter in an adventure now two games long. Though it might approach iteration with a very safe hand, only going so far as to correct the original's shortcomings, Ninja Theory's clear strengths in story craft, audiovisual design, as well as their care for the dark subject matter manage to shine through brighter than ever before.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II emerges as a visual and storytelling masterpiece, and is unquestionably the best-looking game I've witnessed on Xbox Series X since its launch.
A more uncompromising version of the first game, Hellblade 2 offers a well told story and immaculate presentation. But it's also even simpler, to the point where it treats interaction like an inconvenience.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is, at its core, a short game, but an excellent one. But it's not for everyone. It's a bloody and often disgusting experience based on strong emotions and immersion in a character that just won't let you go. It's more of an artistic experience than a traditional game.
An exceptionally well realized portrayal of Senua's struggle both real and praying on her fears, with brutal and satisfying combat and puzzles that require you to appreciate the world. It successfully continues what the first game started and improves upon almost every aspect.
Senua's Saga is a journey unlike any other. It's fantastical, evocative, and demonstrative of Ninja Theory being masters of their craft.
Hellblade 2 still does incredibly well. The new story is weighty, the audio is exceptional, the scenery is ridiculously dense and rich, and the combat feels intense and impactful in new and interesting ways.
The newest chapter in Senua’s story is powerfully told but feels like it’s missing a few pages.
Senua's Saga is as strong as its predecessor, if not more, and delivers both in its storytelling and on the technical side. The gameplay, however, has still a lot of room for improvements and boils down to almost-QTE combat and boring puzzles. An experience more than an actual and so-called video game, but an experience worth living nonetheless.
Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 is a video game only on its surface. Scratch that away and you’ll see that it’s a deep, thought-provoking, interactive experience proving games are an art form that demands skill and talent. Ninja Theory should be very proud.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II features intense audio, beautiful graphics, and wonderful camera work, creating a powerful presentation that’s worth experiencing. However, the narrative doesn’t quite stick the landing.
The Outerhaven Productions - Jordan Andow - 5 / 5Video Review - Quote not available
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II sets a new bar for performances and presentation. Combined with smart improvements to gameplay, it is arguably the most cinematic, immersive, story-driven experience we’ve ever seen.
Just like its forbear, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is an oppressive, powerful and haunting example of the power of video games, and one that sets its own parameters for what a digital experience can be. It is a game that must be experienced, not least because, there’s nothing else quite like it.
What Ninja Theory has achieved transcends reality, creating a work that is practically perfect for what it aimed to be: an audiovisual adventure with a strong narrative component. Beyond state-of-the-art graphics and sound that will undoubtedly set a standard in the coming years, what truly astonishes is the maturity with which the team has taken an excellent game like the first Hellblade and molded it into something so qualitatively impressive that it becomes difficult to even describe. This elevates the medium to a new communicative level, capable of evoking emotions and surprising players from start to finish. Experiences like Hellblade 2, which leave a lasting impression on the soul, are few and far between in a generation, and we can only rejoice in seeing how the beautiful artistic vision of the Ninja Theory team has become a reality.
Hellblade 2 feels like a living, breathing shapeshifter, manipulating its surroundings around the player with precision and consistency, making it one of the most visually stunning video games of this generation. This is an amazing title that carefully balances its artistic and gaming ambitions, a masterpiece that I encourage any gamer to experience.
Ninja Theory has created an outstanding sequel with Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. An unforgettable narrative adventure that is brought to life through impeccable sound design, fantastic visuals, and a story that will stick with you long after the final credits roll. Hellblade 2 is one of the best games Xbox has to offer.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a technical achievement for the gaming industry, the visuals are impressive and realistic in a way we haven't seen before and the audio design is very impressive. The game itself though, we think it could've offered more as puzzles are repetitive and combat is quite limited. However, the storytelling is strong in this chapter of Senua's journey, though it feels heavy and depressing.
Though uncomfortably bleak and distressing, Helldivers 2 is something truly special.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is an achievement in visual fidelity but fails to define itself amid clumsy retreads and unengaging new ideas.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a beautiful but ultimately hollow game. The fantastic presentation props up a story that is less personal and engaging than in the first game, and the gameplay feels like an afterthought. It was great to see Senua again and to see her outside of the grief-misery she was enveloped in during the first game, but beyond that, there's not much to Hellblade II. It's a short and less memorable experience that shows off Ninja Theory's visual craft to its fullest - but it achieves little else.
While Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 might not set any new standards with its simplistic gameplay mechanics, from an audio-visual experience standpoint, it's frankly quite a stunning experience. Hellblade 2 is as close to playing the leading role in a big budget movie as you’re likely to get, and Ninja Theory’s continued coverage on the complexities of severe mental health issues deserves to be commended once more. Bravo, Ninja Theory. Bravo.
Despite the backing of a company as large and as well-funded as Microsoft, Ninja Theory have, in my opinion, nurtured their independent spirit and kept it well and truly alive in every facet of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. It's brutal. It's breath-taking. It's brilliant. If this is “Independent AAA”?
Sign me up for more.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is undoubtedly one of the best games of this year. Not only does it shine in terms of audio-visual setting, but also in terms of story. The only element that could be considered caveat is at the same time its greatest asset, namely cinematography. Sometimes one gets the impression that the developers, in an effort to achieve the best possible effect, had to make a lot of compromises, which significantly limited the gameplay possibilities. Nevertheless, for a great narrative and immersion, this is something to turn a blind eye to.
2024.05.21 10:01 Turbostrider27 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Review Thread
Game Information
Game Title: Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIPlatforms:
- Xbox Series X/S (May 21, 2024)
- PC (May 21, 2024)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II – Official Trailer The Game Awards 2023
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - The Senua Trailer Xbox Games Showcase 2023
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Review Aggregator:
OpenCritic - 84 average - 86% recommended - 55 reviews
Critic Reviews
AltChar - Asmir Kovacevic - 95 / 100Few games in recent times have been able to do what Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has done: make me feel so engaged and immersed that I wish the feeling would never stop. It is a game that will keep you in constant awe throughout the playtime with its fantastic and mysterious story, incredible graphic and sound presentation and realistic and brutal combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II won’t be for everyone. But if you are looking for a brutal continuation of a fantastic story that feels like you’re actually playing a movie, you’ll have a great time here.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 starts incredibly strong in the first half, but after certain revelations, the story speeds up to a point where the conclusion feels rushed and half-baked.
It has been a very long time since I played a game as assured, polished, and emotionally affecting as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.
If you expect an immersive but not so interactive “game”, Senua’s Saga Hellblade II delivers a short yet intense experience. Ninja Theory has once again skillfully created an impressive atmosphere, as they did in Senua’s Sacrifice. Unfortunately, the issues remain as well: Puzzles and combat are too easy and there is no variety in either. So please keep in mind, that this is more a Hellblade 1.5 than a true sequel.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is well worth the wait and is a serious game of the year contender. Senua's follow-up journey is the best exploration of mental health that we've seen in games to date, using incredibly striking visual imagery, metaphors and immersive soundscapes to have you feel right there next to her. In what has to be the most photo-realistic game of all time, you're guaranteed to be constantly taken by the hero's adventure as you take in the beautiful and often haunting Viking Iceland. Through mud and dirt, blood and bones, Senua and Ninja Theory in turn bare all to you, the player. A masterpiece, benchmark and magnum opus, Hellblade II is crucial storytelling you won't soon forget.
With Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Ninja Theory shows that video games can be more than simple entertainment: they can be profound artistic and emotional explorations, capable of touching and transforming those who play them. This is an unforgettable journey into the heart of Iceland's darkness, where every step of Senua is a step towards self-discovery.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is a visual stunner for Xbox even if its gameplay isn't too creative.
Ninja Theory has finally delivered the long-awaited and provocative sequel to Hellblade, with one of the most impressive interactive cinematic experiences of the generation, which makes you question what is real and leaves you dreaming of the graphic potential of future games still on current consoles.
With Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Ninja Theory builds the game it dreamed of, creating a title on a larger scale than any other.
Hellblade 2 continues Senua's story with grace, confidence, surprising brutality and thundering conviction.
The game sucks you skin and hair into its fantasy world and creates such an intense bond with the characters and their stories that you want to know at every second how the adventure ends.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s conclusion ends on another strong note, and despite my initial reservations about continuing Senua’s story, I walked away happy to see her conquer new monsters, both literal and metaphorical.
Hellblade 2 is perhaps the most visually remarkable Xbox title to date, but is ultimately undermined by its emphasis on fidelity over story and gameplay.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a stunning and immersive storytelling experience that really puts the player into the mind of its titular character. It's even more narratively-focused than the first game (not to its detriment), with a bigger emphasis on how Senua sees and interacts with the world around her. The whole experience from start to finish has been beyond memorable.
Ninja Theory manages to place Senua in the Olympus of videogames with the most visually and sonorously powerful game we have seen so far. A spectacular, stunning and awe-inspiring journey.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is another Viking-worthy feast for the senses that meets the high bar set by its predecessor, even if it never really manages to clear it.
The game's high level of immersion makes you want to play it from start to finish in one sitting. With outstanding audiovisual presentation and effects, it gives the feeling that you're playing a movie, not watching it. However, the gameplay elements, such as combat and puzzles, still lack significant meaning, which leads to rather disappoint feelings.
While the story & gameplay's broad strokes might be familiar, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2's execution, perspective, and overall production values are just stellar and highlights Ninja Theory's strengths in delivering what it does best: story-heavy cinematic gaming. The characters are fleshed out and well-written, with proper focus on your main character and her turmoils that carry over from the first game, the fighting feels weighty and challenging without being completely frustrating, and the HUD-less approach to presentation is welcome.
A spellbinding meditation on anguish and compassion, Hellblade II delivers one of the most gripping interactive and sensory experiences of 2024
The chaotic story of Senua continues. We set out to take revenge on the Viking raiders who have inflicted devastating losses on the people of Orkney.
A joyless slog of barely interactive entertainment and a muddled portrayal of mental illness… that just so happens to have the best graphics ever on a video game console.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a true masterpiece: a deep and highly immersive narrative experience that manages to make us feel all the protagonist's torment within an impressively realistic world. Ninja Theory reveals itself to be one of the most valuable studios in the Xbox stable here, reaching levels of absolute excellence in graphics, audio, narration, and acting. A must-play.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II keeps the basics intact, and while a strong lead character, great animations, and simple but enjoyable combat continue to deliver, the poor pacing and performance issues prevent this sequel from breaking free of its past.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is the best-looking game we've ever played - a true visual powerhouse backed by an emotionally charged story and gripping dark fantasy setting, if you can look past some of its shortcomings.
Hellblade 2 is a triumph in masterful storytelling and impeccable audio design for Ninja Theory. It is an emotionally powerful experience that depicts a sensitive subject that is hardly talked about in the medium.
To achieve this, the game stripped out several features and systems like combat and exploration in favor of a deeper narrative affair. This is not for everyone, but it is something I would encourage everyone to try at least try out.
Next gen graphics and presentation is now among us, next gen game design on the other hand, will be running late.
Despite its greater scale and visual splendour, this sequel fails to escape the shadow of its predecessor with a muddled tale that Senua herself feels out of place in.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is an impeccable story of coming to terms with trauma and making difficult decisions, punctuated by moments of outstanding beauty and strength.
Hellblade 2 is a stellar example of a sequel done right, building on the elements that made the original a landmark in gaming. It stays true to its roots, prioritizing depth and atmosphere over broad appeal. Fans of the first game will find much to love here, as it remains a unique and compelling experience. However, if the original didn't resonate with you, Hellblade 2 follows a similar path and might not change your mind.
Where the first game felt like a journey of self-discovery, both for Senua and for the player, Hellblade 2 feels more invested in creating the myth of Senua: Senua as legendary giant slayer, as mystical seer touched by the underworld.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is yet another arresting, artful chapter in an adventure now two games long. Though it might approach iteration with a very safe hand, only going so far as to correct the original's shortcomings, Ninja Theory's clear strengths in story craft, audiovisual design, as well as their care for the dark subject matter manage to shine through brighter than ever before.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II emerges as a visual and storytelling masterpiece, and is unquestionably the best-looking game I've witnessed on Xbox Series X since its launch.
A more uncompromising version of the first game, Hellblade 2 offers a well told story and immaculate presentation. But it's also even simpler, to the point where it treats interaction like an inconvenience.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is, at its core, a short game, but an excellent one. But it's not for everyone. It's a bloody and often disgusting experience based on strong emotions and immersion in a character that just won't let you go. It's more of an artistic experience than a traditional game.
An exceptionally well realized portrayal of Senua's struggle both real and praying on her fears, with brutal and satisfying combat and puzzles that require you to appreciate the world. It successfully continues what the first game started and improves upon almost every aspect.
Senua's Saga is a journey unlike any other. It's fantastical, evocative, and demonstrative of Ninja Theory being masters of their craft.
Hellblade 2 still does incredibly well. The new story is weighty, the audio is exceptional, the scenery is ridiculously dense and rich, and the combat feels intense and impactful in new and interesting ways.
The newest chapter in Senua’s story is powerfully told but feels like it’s missing a few pages.
Senua's Saga is as strong as its predecessor, if not more, and delivers both in its storytelling and on the technical side. The gameplay, however, has still a lot of room for improvements and boils down to almost-QTE combat and boring puzzles. An experience more than an actual and so-called video game, but an experience worth living nonetheless.
Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 is a video game only on its surface. Scratch that away and you’ll see that it’s a deep, thought-provoking, interactive experience proving games are an art form that demands skill and talent. Ninja Theory should be very proud.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II features intense audio, beautiful graphics, and wonderful camera work, creating a powerful presentation that’s worth experiencing. However, the narrative doesn’t quite stick the landing.
The Outerhaven Productions - Jordan Andow - 5 / 5Video Review - Quote not available
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II sets a new bar for performances and presentation. Combined with smart improvements to gameplay, it is arguably the most cinematic, immersive, story-driven experience we’ve ever seen.
Just like its forbear, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is an oppressive, powerful and haunting example of the power of video games, and one that sets its own parameters for what a digital experience can be. It is a game that must be experienced, not least because, there’s nothing else quite like it.
What Ninja Theory has achieved transcends reality, creating a work that is practically perfect for what it aimed to be: an audiovisual adventure with a strong narrative component. Beyond state-of-the-art graphics and sound that will undoubtedly set a standard in the coming years, what truly astonishes is the maturity with which the team has taken an excellent game like the first Hellblade and molded it into something so qualitatively impressive that it becomes difficult to even describe. This elevates the medium to a new communicative level, capable of evoking emotions and surprising players from start to finish. Experiences like Hellblade 2, which leave a lasting impression on the soul, are few and far between in a generation, and we can only rejoice in seeing how the beautiful artistic vision of the Ninja Theory team has become a reality.
Hellblade 2 feels like a living, breathing shapeshifter, manipulating its surroundings around the player with precision and consistency, making it one of the most visually stunning video games of this generation. This is an amazing title that carefully balances its artistic and gaming ambitions, a masterpiece that I encourage any gamer to experience.
Ninja Theory has created an outstanding sequel with Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. An unforgettable narrative adventure that is brought to life through impeccable sound design, fantastic visuals, and a story that will stick with you long after the final credits roll. Hellblade 2 is one of the best games Xbox has to offer.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a technical achievement for the gaming industry, the visuals are impressive and realistic in a way we haven't seen before and the audio design is very impressive. The game itself though, we think it could've offered more as puzzles are repetitive and combat is quite limited. However, the storytelling is strong in this chapter of Senua's journey, though it feels heavy and depressing.
Though uncomfortably bleak and distressing, Helldivers 2 is something truly special.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is an achievement in visual fidelity but fails to define itself amid clumsy retreads and unengaging new ideas.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a beautiful but ultimately hollow game. The fantastic presentation props up a story that is less personal and engaging than in the first game, and the gameplay feels like an afterthought. It was great to see Senua again and to see her outside of the grief-misery she was enveloped in during the first game, but beyond that, there's not much to Hellblade II. It's a short and less memorable experience that shows off Ninja Theory's visual craft to its fullest - but it achieves little else.
While Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 might not set any new standards with its simplistic gameplay mechanics, from an audio-visual experience standpoint, it's frankly quite a stunning experience. Hellblade 2 is as close to playing the leading role in a big budget movie as you’re likely to get, and Ninja Theory’s continued coverage on the complexities of severe mental health issues deserves to be commended once more. Bravo, Ninja Theory. Bravo.
Despite the backing of a company as large and as well-funded as Microsoft, Ninja Theory have, in my opinion, nurtured their independent spirit and kept it well and truly alive in every facet of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. It's brutal. It's breath-taking. It's brilliant. If this is “Independent AAA”?
Sign me up for more.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is undoubtedly one of the best games of this year. Not only does it shine in terms of audio-visual setting, but also in terms of story. The only element that could be considered caveat is at the same time its greatest asset, namely cinematography. Sometimes one gets the impression that the developers, in an effort to achieve the best possible effect, had to make a lot of compromises, which significantly limited the gameplay possibilities. Nevertheless, for a great narrative and immersion, this is something to turn a blind eye to.
2024.05.21 09:55 Potential-Net2513 Venting my experience on friendship
Everyone is bad. From childhood until now in college life, I haven't found anyone whom I can call a friend. Everyone is two-faced and betrays you. Two weeks ago, I had my semester exams, and there were a lot of problems at home due to which I couldn't study for the exams. Now, I know the result is going to be very bad. I thought of sharing with a friend why my exams were going poorly, I was literally going to the exam without preparation. When I shared with him why my marks would be bad, he took it in an uninterested way and changed the topic. He doesn't care that I am in a tough situation.
Another friend who only spends time with me when his other friends are absent from college. When his other friends are present, he spends all his time with them and ignores me. On the days his other friends are absent, he hangs out with me like I'm a backup.
Last week, my marks came for one subject, and I had the highest marks (I could prepare for this subject as its exam was before the semester exams). Today, the revised marks came due to some fault where the teacher didn't give marks to some students. In the revised marksheet, everyone's marks were increased, so now I'm not the one with the highest. Also, many students got 51-52 out of 50 marks in theory. When I told this to a friend who had marks similar to mine, he said it's okay, you'll get an A+ grade instead of an O grade (O stands for Outstanding and is the highest grade given in any subject). I tried to explain to him that the teacher gave incorrect marks and now neither of us will get an O grade, but he said it's okay, we'll get good marks in other subjects. He doesn't understand that this was the only subject in which I got good marks, and he knows my exams didn't go well. He says, "My result will be good, so you worry about yourself." I felt like cursing him out; he hangs out with me all the time in college and now says you worry about yourself, my result will be good. I feel so frustrated being with such people. That's why I don't feel like socializing in college. Even in school, I didn't find any good friends or classmates. In 11th-12th grade, I had science stream, and the classmates were so competitive and had such attitudes that they preferred seeing my downfall. They didn't even want to talk to someone whose marks were a bit lower or wasn't as intelligent as them, and I was never intelligent. I always felt I didn't fit in there. Spending time alone during lunch breaks because most students spent time with their coaching friends or old friends, and I was the only one doing online coaching, and all my old friends had transferred to other schools and cities. Somehow, I passed school and thought I would enjoy and make friends in college, but here too, there are people with the same nature. I don't understand how to socialize or make new friends who are good or if I should even try to make friends. I'm feeling very frustrated, that's why I'm venting here.
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Another friend who only spends time with me when his other friends are absent from college. When his other friends are present, he spends all his time with them and ignores me. On the days his other friends are absent, he hangs out with me like I'm a backup.
Last week, my marks came for one subject, and I had the highest marks (I could prepare for this subject as its exam was before the semester exams). Today, the revised marks came due to some fault where the teacher didn't give marks to some students. In the revised marksheet, everyone's marks were increased, so now I'm not the one with the highest. Also, many students got 51-52 out of 50 marks in theory. When I told this to a friend who had marks similar to mine, he said it's okay, you'll get an A+ grade instead of an O grade (O stands for Outstanding and is the highest grade given in any subject). I tried to explain to him that the teacher gave incorrect marks and now neither of us will get an O grade, but he said it's okay, we'll get good marks in other subjects. He doesn't understand that this was the only subject in which I got good marks, and he knows my exams didn't go well. He says, "My result will be good, so you worry about yourself." I felt like cursing him out; he hangs out with me all the time in college and now says you worry about yourself, my result will be good. I feel so frustrated being with such people. That's why I don't feel like socializing in college. Even in school, I didn't find any good friends or classmates. In 11th-12th grade, I had science stream, and the classmates were so competitive and had such attitudes that they preferred seeing my downfall. They didn't even want to talk to someone whose marks were a bit lower or wasn't as intelligent as them, and I was never intelligent. I always felt I didn't fit in there. Spending time alone during lunch breaks because most students spent time with their coaching friends or old friends, and I was the only one doing online coaching, and all my old friends had transferred to other schools and cities. Somehow, I passed school and thought I would enjoy and make friends in college, but here too, there are people with the same nature. I don't understand how to socialize or make new friends who are good or if I should even try to make friends. I'm feeling very frustrated, that's why I'm venting here.
2024.05.21 09:53 Agreeable_Many_3875 Who do I ask letters of recommendations from for internships?
Applying to internships and realized how hard it is to get rec letters in college. In HS it was just asking your fav teachers and boom. As a first year I had asked a CS prof last semester for a letter and he instantly rejected me, saying that he doesnt write letters for his students unless he's worked w them directly thru course staff or research. Is this usually the case for all CS/EECS profs? Also, i don't rlly see how ppl get letters from profs anyway... OH is always packed to even interact personally w the professor. With 1000 students in each class, I doubt any professor is willing to cater to all these students. Is this the case? Bc then... I might be screwed. IDK who else to ask. Who can I ask besides professors? The only "mentors" I've had have been advisors/mentors from old HS volunteering stuff. They don't rlly know my updated Berkeley progress. Help!! I didn't realize that internships required letters of rec.
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2024.05.21 09:36 Gek_Lhar Hold onto hope, folks!
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2024.05.21 09:30 Xbox-Moderator Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Review Thread
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Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Review Aggregator: OpenCritic - 83 average - 85% recommended - 65 reviews Critic ReviewsAltChar - Asmir Kovacevic - 95 / 100Few games in recent times have been able to do what Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has done: make me feel so engaged and immersed that I wish the feeling would never stop. It is a game that will keep you in constant awe throughout the playtime with its fantastic and mysterious story, incredible graphic and sound presentation and realistic and brutal combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.But Why Tho? - Mick Abrahamson - 7.5 / 10 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II won’t be for everyone. But if you are looking for a brutal continuation of a fantastic story that feels like you’re actually playing a movie, you’ll have a great time here.CGMagazine - Justin Wood - 7 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 starts incredibly strong in the first half, but after certain revelations, the story speeds up to a point where the conclusion feels rushed and half-baked.COGconnected - Mark Steighner - 95 / 100 It has been a very long time since I played a game as assured, polished, and emotionally affecting as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 7.9 / 10 If you expect an immersive but not so interactive “game”, Senua’s Saga Hellblade II delivers a short yet intense experience. Ninja Theory has once again skillfully created an impressive atmosphere, as they did in Senua’s Sacrifice. Unfortunately, the issues remain as well: Puzzles and combat are too easy and there is no variety in either. So please keep in mind, that this is more a Hellblade 1.5 than a true sequel.Checkpoint Gaming - Charlie Kelly - 10 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is well worth the wait and is a serious game of the year contender. Senua's follow-up journey is the best exploration of mental health that we've seen in games to date, using incredibly striking visual imagery, metaphors and immersive soundscapes to have you feel right there next to her. In what has to be the most photo-realistic game of all time, you're guaranteed to be constantly taken by the hero's adventure as you take in the beautiful and often haunting Viking Iceland. Through mud and dirt, blood and bones, Senua and Ninja Theory in turn bare all to you, the player. A masterpiece, benchmark and magnum opus, Hellblade II is crucial storytelling you won't soon forget.Console Creatures - Patrick Tremblay - Recommended With Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Ninja Theory shows that video games can be more than simple entertainment: they can be profound artistic and emotional explorations, capable of touching and transforming those who play them. This is an unforgettable journey into the heart of Iceland's darkness, where every step of Senua is a step towards self-discovery.Digital Trends - Tomas Franzese - 4 / 5 Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is a visual stunner for Xbox even if its gameplay isn't too creative.Eurogamer - Johnny Chiodini - 5 / 5 Hellblade 2 continues Senua's story with grace, confidence, surprising brutality and thundering conviction.Game Informer - Marcus Stewart - 9 / 10 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’s conclusion ends on another strong note, and despite my initial reservations about continuing Senua’s story, I walked away happy to see her conquer new monsters, both literal and metaphorical.Game Rant - Anthony Taormina - 4 / 5 There is simply nothing else like Hellblade 2 on the market and that alone kept me enthralled the whole way through. Its pared-down elements might not be mechanically complex, but they give the story a momentum that makes it hard to put down. Ninja Theory tackles themes that are challenging and not often seen in games, with a backdrop that vacillates between the epic and the intimate. It's approach doesn't have widespread appeal, but Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is as close to an interactive movie as we’ve seen yet.GameSpot - Jess Cogswell - 6 / 10 Hellblade 2 is perhaps the most visually remarkable Xbox title to date, but is ultimately undermined by its emphasis on fidelity over story and gameplay.GamingTrend - Cassie Peterson - 95 / 100 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a stunning and immersive storytelling experience that really puts the player into the mind of its titular character. It's even more narratively-focused than the first game (not to its detriment), with a bigger emphasis on how Senua sees and interacts with the world around her. The whole experience from start to finish has been beyond memorable.Generación Xbox - Pedro del Pozo - Spanish - 9.3 / 10 Ninja Theory manages to place Senua in the Olympus of videogames with the most visually and sonorously powerful game we have seen so far. A spectacular, stunning and awe-inspiring journey.IGN - Tristan Ogilvie - 8 / 10 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is another Viking-worthy feast for the senses that meets the high bar set by its predecessor, even if it never really manages to clear it.Kotaku - Claire Jackson - Unscored A spellbinding meditation on anguish and compassion, Hellblade II delivers one of the most gripping interactive and sensory experiences of 2024MondoXbox - Giuseppe Genga - Italian - 9.5 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a true masterpiece: a deep and highly immersive narrative experience that manages to make us feel all the protagonist's torment within an impressively realistic world. Ninja Theory reveals itself to be one of the most valuable studios in the Xbox stable here, reaching levels of absolute excellence in graphics, audio, narration, and acting. A must-play.New Game Network - Alex Varankou - 70 / 100 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II keeps the basics intact, and while a strong lead character, great animations, and simple but enjoyable combat continue to deliver, the poor pacing and performance issues prevent this sequel from breaking free of its past.Nexus Hub - Sam Aberdeen - 8 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is the best-looking game we've ever played - a true visual powerhouse backed by an emotionally charged story and gripping dark fantasy setting, if you can look past some of its shortcomings.PC Gamer - Robin Valentine - 58 / 100 Despite its greater scale and visual splendour, this sequel fails to escape the shadow of its predecessor with a muddled tale that Senua herself feels out of place in.PCGamesN - Cheri Faulkner - 9 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is an impeccable story of coming to terms with trauma and making difficult decisions, punctuated by moments of outstanding beauty and strength.Pixel Arts - Danial Dehghani - Persian - 9 / 10 Hellblade 2 is a stellar example of a sequel done right, building on the elements that made the original a landmark in gaming. It stays true to its roots, prioritizing depth and atmosphere over broad appeal. Fans of the first game will find much to love here, as it remains a unique and compelling experience. However, if the original didn't resonate with you, Hellblade 2 follows a similar path and might not change your mind.Polygon - Yussef Cole - Unscored Where the first game felt like a journey of self-discovery, both for Senua and for the player, Hellblade 2 feels more invested in creating the myth of Senua: Senua as legendary giant slayer, as mystical seer touched by the underworld.Press Start - Brodie Gibbons - 9 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is yet another arresting, artful chapter in an adventure now two games long. Though it might approach iteration with a very safe hand, only going so far as to correct the original's shortcomings, Ninja Theory's clear strengths in story craft, audiovisual design, as well as their care for the dark subject matter manage to shine through brighter than ever before.Rectify Gaming - Tyler Nienburg - 10 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II emerges as a visual and storytelling masterpiece, and is unquestionably the best-looking game I've witnessed on Xbox Series X since its launch.Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Rick Lane - Unscored A more uncompromising version of the first game, Hellblade 2 offers a well told story and immaculate presentation. But it's also even simpler, to the point where it treats interaction like an inconvenience.SECTOR.sk - Matúš Štrba - Slovak - 9.5 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is, at its core, a short game, but an excellent one. But it's not for everyone. It's a bloody and often disgusting experience based on strong emotions and immersion in a character that just won't let you go. It's more of an artistic experience than a traditional game.Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 10 / 10 An exceptionally well realized portrayal of Senua's struggle both real and praying on her fears, with brutal and satisfying combat and puzzles that require you to appreciate the world. It successfully continues what the first game started and improves upon almost every aspect.Seasoned Gaming - Ainsley Bowden - 9 / 10 Senua's Saga is a journey unlike any other. It's fantastical, evocative, and demonstrative of Ninja Theory being masters of their craft.Shacknews - TJ Denzer - 9 / 10 Hellblade 2 still does incredibly well. The new story is weighty, the audio is exceptional, the scenery is ridiculously dense and rich, and the combat feels intense and impactful in new and interesting ways.Slant Magazine - Justin Clark - 3.5 / 5 The newest chapter in Senua’s story is powerfully told but feels like it’s missing a few pages.Spaziogames - Gianluca Arena - Italian - 7.6 / 10 Senua's Saga is as strong as its predecessor, if not more, and delivers both in its storytelling and on the technical side. The gameplay, however, has still a lot of room for improvements and boils down to almost-QTE combat and boring puzzles. An experience more than an actual and so-called video game, but an experience worth living nonetheless.Stevivor - Jay Ball - 9.5 / 10 Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 is a video game only on its surface. Scratch that away and you’ll see that it’s a deep, thought-provoking, interactive experience proving games are an art form that demands skill and talent. Ninja Theory should be very proud.TechRaptor - Robert Scarpinito - 7.5 / 10 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II features intense audio, beautiful graphics, and wonderful camera work, creating a powerful presentation that’s worth experiencing. However, the narrative doesn’t quite stick the landing.TheSixthAxis - Dominic Leighton - Unscored Just like its forbear, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is an oppressive, powerful and haunting example of the power of video games, and one that sets its own parameters for what a digital experience can be. It is a game that must be experienced, not least because, there’s nothing else quite like it.Tom's Hardware Italia - Andrea Riviera - Italian - 10 / 10 What Ninja Theory has achieved transcends reality, creating a work that is practically perfect for what it aimed to be: an audiovisual adventure with a strong narrative component. Beyond state-of-the-art graphics and sound that will undoubtedly set a standard in the coming years, what truly astonishes is the maturity with which the team has taken an excellent game like the first Hellblade and molded it into something so qualitatively impressive that it becomes difficult to even describe. This elevates the medium to a new communicative level, capable of evoking emotions and surprising players from start to finish. Experiences like Hellblade 2, which leave a lasting impression on the soul, are few and far between in a generation, and we can only rejoice in seeing how the beautiful artistic vision of the Ninja Theory team has become a reality.Too Much Gaming - Carlos Hernandez - 5 / 5 Hellblade 2 feels like a living, breathing shapeshifter, manipulating its surroundings around the player with precision and consistency, making it one of the most visually stunning video games of this generation. This is an amazing title that carefully balances its artistic and gaming ambitions, a masterpiece that I encourage any gamer to experience.TrueAchievements - Sean Carey - 9 / 10 Ninja Theory has created an outstanding sequel with Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2. An unforgettable narrative adventure that is brought to life through impeccable sound design, fantastic visuals, and a story that will stick with you long after the final credits roll. Hellblade 2 is one of the best games Xbox has to offer.TrueGaming - عمر العمودي - Arabic - 8 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a technical achievement for the gaming industry, the visuals are impressive and realistic in a way we haven't seen before and the audio design is very impressive. The game itself though, we think it could've offered more as puzzles are repetitive and combat is quite limited. However, the storytelling is strong in this chapter of Senua's journey, though it feels heavy and depressing.WellPlayed - James Wood - 6 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is an achievement in visual fidelity but fails to define itself amid clumsy retreads and unengaging new ideas.Windows Central - Zachary Boddy - 4.5 / 5 A game like Senua's Saga: Hellblade II can only be the result of years of passion and talent, captivating you with its unbelievable visuals, impeccable audio design, and powerful thought-provoking narrative. It's a veritable masterpiece, but it's just shy of perfection thanks to an average PC port and some minor criticisms.Worth Playing - Chris "Atom" DeAngelus - 7 / 10 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is a beautiful but ultimately hollow game. The fantastic presentation props up a story that is less personal and engaging than in the first game, and the gameplay feels like an afterthought. It was great to see Senua again and to see her outside of the grief-misery she was enveloped in during the first game, but beyond that, there's not much to Hellblade II. It's a short and less memorable experience that shows off Ninja Theory's visual craft to its fullest - but it achieves little else.Xbox Achievements - Dan Webb - 90% While Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 might not set any new standards with its simplistic gameplay mechanics, from an audio-visual experience standpoint, it's frankly quite a stunning experience. Hellblade 2 is as close to playing the leading role in a big budget movie as you’re likely to get, and Ninja Theory’s continued coverage on the complexities of severe mental health issues deserves to be commended once more. Bravo, Ninja Theory. Bravo.XboxEra - Jon Clarke - 10 / 10 Despite the backing of a company as large and as well-funded as Microsoft, Ninja Theory have, in my opinion, nurtured their independent spirit and kept it well and truly alive in every facet of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. It's brutal. It's breath-taking. It's brilliant. If this is “Independent AAA”? |
2024.05.21 09:05 Traditional_Fig_3354 can i get into a T20 with a 3.58 GPA
title. i’m currently a freshman at washu, in first semester i applied to transfer out with a 3.74 but i don’t think i can afford any of my options, so im either going back to washu or taking a gap yeaCC.
however my gpa fell a ton this last semester bc of mental and physical health problems to a 3.58. i want to apply to transfer again next year, but is it even worth it at this point?
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however my gpa fell a ton this last semester bc of mental and physical health problems to a 3.58. i want to apply to transfer again next year, but is it even worth it at this point?
2024.05.21 08:57 Absurd_Titan_3113 I'm stuck in a loop
I've never posted on Reddit before, but I'm at a loss for what to do or where to turn, so I'm hoping this helps. Sorry if I break any rules.
For some context, I graduated high school two and a half years ago and moved to the city where I was born to study game development. I lived on my own with support from my family there. My first semester went great, but after that, I failed every class. To avoid disappointing my family when I realized I was failing again, I told them I wanted to switch to animation, which I actually discovered I enjoyed. I lied about how well I was doing, telling them I actually passed every class and this was a sudden realization, and the only condition they set was that I move back home with my close family, where I grew up. After some thought, I agreed it would be better to live with them rather than alone in a small apartment.
Now, months later, I'm failing again. I don't understand why this keeps happening. Why don't I grasp the consequences of slacking off? Whenever I try to work on my midterms or personal projects, I lose all motivation and end up procrastinating with video games, chores, or just wandering around. Every week, I have a breakdown or two about wasting my time and needing to improve. My sleep schedule is a mess, and I keep telling my therapist the same story about failing to do simple tasks and discussing new strategies without actually getting better.
I don't get it. Over the years, I've resolved many issues by thinking them through until my mindset changed. Why can't I overcome this particular problem? I struggled with this in high school too, but back then, I could cram everything last minute. Now, that's not an option, and I'm terrified of failing again and disappointing everyone.
The worst part is that I'm so privileged to have been given all these opportunities, but I keep wasting them for no reason. Everyone in my family thinks I'm some kind of prodigy and that's why I've been supported so much, yet I lie to their faces every day about how good I'm doing. And that makes it difficult to tell the truth and ask for help, which I'm not sure would accomplish anything anyway.
Deep down, I know things will eventually work out or I'll somehow find another way after failing, but the stress is overwhelming. Writing this is another attempt to find a magical solution instead of actually putting in the effort. It's just easier to do anything else but face my responsibilities. Tomorrow, I have an appointment with my psychiatrist. I've been off depression and anxiety meds for three years, which I stopped taking out of laziness (I suppose, I don't actually remember why I stopped attending the sessions). I don't know if going back on them will help or if it will work quickly enough to make a difference. I feel hopeless, and I'm increasingly angry at myself.
(Sorry if my redaction is not flawless, english is not my first language and I'm exhausted).
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For some context, I graduated high school two and a half years ago and moved to the city where I was born to study game development. I lived on my own with support from my family there. My first semester went great, but after that, I failed every class. To avoid disappointing my family when I realized I was failing again, I told them I wanted to switch to animation, which I actually discovered I enjoyed. I lied about how well I was doing, telling them I actually passed every class and this was a sudden realization, and the only condition they set was that I move back home with my close family, where I grew up. After some thought, I agreed it would be better to live with them rather than alone in a small apartment.
Now, months later, I'm failing again. I don't understand why this keeps happening. Why don't I grasp the consequences of slacking off? Whenever I try to work on my midterms or personal projects, I lose all motivation and end up procrastinating with video games, chores, or just wandering around. Every week, I have a breakdown or two about wasting my time and needing to improve. My sleep schedule is a mess, and I keep telling my therapist the same story about failing to do simple tasks and discussing new strategies without actually getting better.
I don't get it. Over the years, I've resolved many issues by thinking them through until my mindset changed. Why can't I overcome this particular problem? I struggled with this in high school too, but back then, I could cram everything last minute. Now, that's not an option, and I'm terrified of failing again and disappointing everyone.
The worst part is that I'm so privileged to have been given all these opportunities, but I keep wasting them for no reason. Everyone in my family thinks I'm some kind of prodigy and that's why I've been supported so much, yet I lie to their faces every day about how good I'm doing. And that makes it difficult to tell the truth and ask for help, which I'm not sure would accomplish anything anyway.
Deep down, I know things will eventually work out or I'll somehow find another way after failing, but the stress is overwhelming. Writing this is another attempt to find a magical solution instead of actually putting in the effort. It's just easier to do anything else but face my responsibilities. Tomorrow, I have an appointment with my psychiatrist. I've been off depression and anxiety meds for three years, which I stopped taking out of laziness (I suppose, I don't actually remember why I stopped attending the sessions). I don't know if going back on them will help or if it will work quickly enough to make a difference. I feel hopeless, and I'm increasingly angry at myself.
(Sorry if my redaction is not flawless, english is not my first language and I'm exhausted).
2024.05.21 08:52 Background_Low_3641 My friends started randomly treating me poorly. Am I being to sensitive or do I need to say something?
I (f19) went to celebrate my birthday with my two friends Annie and Lia (fake names, both f19). It was originally supposed to be three friends but one (Emily, f19) canceled on the day of.
For context: we’ve been celebrating our birthdays together since we all became friends. Normally we go to dinner, everyone pays for the birthday girl, and we give her gifts. The gifts I gave (other than paying for 30-40 dinners) have been handmade cards/letters with their favorite candy. The only person who I didn’t get a gift for was Annie because we met after her birthday. However, I bought her a half-birthday gift to make up for it. I gave that to her at my birthday celebration.
On my birthday: after Emily canceled, Annie and Lia were late and didn’t seem too excited to be there. Or at least not as excited as they’d been on everyone else’s birthday. Nobody got me a gift or card. Ironically, the only gift given was the one I bought for Annie. Because they were late, I bought the Uber so we wouldn’t miss our reservation at the karaoke spot we were going to. Neither of them offered to chip in for the reservation, so I ended up paying for them. The only thing I didn’t buy was the Uber back because Lia bought it while I was using the restroom. The second we got back to our dorm building they said bye and left me to go to their dorm (they're roommates), and I’ve barely talked to them since (it’s been like 2-3 weeks; at most, we’ve made small talk when we see each other on campus). The last part is especially hurtful because I’ve tried planning for us to spend time with each other before school ends, but they all said they were busy with finals (despite me seeing them with other friends).
Honestly, I’m really sad nobody got me a gift or paid for me. I’m not somebody who needs expensive gifts. I would’ve loved handmade cards or smth. And if we all hadn’t spent upwards of 30-40 dollars on everybody else’s birthdays, I wouldn’t have even batted an eye at me paying for karaoke and the Uber there. The part that makes me sad is that I’m the ONLY one being treated differently.
Honestly, the only reason I’m not taking all of this as a sign to find a new friend group is because I’m going to be roommates with Emily next year. Plus, I don’t have any friends in college other than these 3. It's important to note I'm probably not the most objective OP, but I tried giving all the necessary context. Part of me is worried I’m being dramatic because I have a fearful avoidant attachment style and past traumas with loved ones/friends. My birthday was the only one right before finals, so this could also explain their behavior.
Am I being dramatic? If not, what should I do after we all reconnect next semester? Will it be too late if I bring it up after 2 months? Despite a shitty birthday and the low-key ghosting, I do want these friendships to work out, because for the most part, my friendships with these 3 have been some of the best I’ve ever had. I just don't want this type of stuff to start repeating. It just sucks feeling like nobody cares and that our friendships are one-sided.
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For context: we’ve been celebrating our birthdays together since we all became friends. Normally we go to dinner, everyone pays for the birthday girl, and we give her gifts. The gifts I gave (other than paying for 30-40 dinners) have been handmade cards/letters with their favorite candy. The only person who I didn’t get a gift for was Annie because we met after her birthday. However, I bought her a half-birthday gift to make up for it. I gave that to her at my birthday celebration.
On my birthday: after Emily canceled, Annie and Lia were late and didn’t seem too excited to be there. Or at least not as excited as they’d been on everyone else’s birthday. Nobody got me a gift or card. Ironically, the only gift given was the one I bought for Annie. Because they were late, I bought the Uber so we wouldn’t miss our reservation at the karaoke spot we were going to. Neither of them offered to chip in for the reservation, so I ended up paying for them. The only thing I didn’t buy was the Uber back because Lia bought it while I was using the restroom. The second we got back to our dorm building they said bye and left me to go to their dorm (they're roommates), and I’ve barely talked to them since (it’s been like 2-3 weeks; at most, we’ve made small talk when we see each other on campus). The last part is especially hurtful because I’ve tried planning for us to spend time with each other before school ends, but they all said they were busy with finals (despite me seeing them with other friends).
Honestly, I’m really sad nobody got me a gift or paid for me. I’m not somebody who needs expensive gifts. I would’ve loved handmade cards or smth. And if we all hadn’t spent upwards of 30-40 dollars on everybody else’s birthdays, I wouldn’t have even batted an eye at me paying for karaoke and the Uber there. The part that makes me sad is that I’m the ONLY one being treated differently.
Honestly, the only reason I’m not taking all of this as a sign to find a new friend group is because I’m going to be roommates with Emily next year. Plus, I don’t have any friends in college other than these 3. It's important to note I'm probably not the most objective OP, but I tried giving all the necessary context. Part of me is worried I’m being dramatic because I have a fearful avoidant attachment style and past traumas with loved ones/friends. My birthday was the only one right before finals, so this could also explain their behavior.
Am I being dramatic? If not, what should I do after we all reconnect next semester? Will it be too late if I bring it up after 2 months? Despite a shitty birthday and the low-key ghosting, I do want these friendships to work out, because for the most part, my friendships with these 3 have been some of the best I’ve ever had. I just don't want this type of stuff to start repeating. It just sucks feeling like nobody cares and that our friendships are one-sided.
2024.05.21 08:34 Acrobatic_Freedom289 Mid GPA and mid test scores for Service Academies.
GPA: 3.7UW, 4.09W
Course Rigor: 4APs (all 4 in sophomore year) majority with all but one above 3 (AP Seminar, I’m good at talking with people but not so much presentations) , 8 college courses (introductory level) at my local community college as part of a dual enrollment program.
ACT: 28 (first try with basically no prep, at studying hard for retake in June and will likely try again)
Intended major: Pre-Law , but considering Pre-med (am taking some classes related to it senior year to see if I want to pursue medicine.
Extracurriculars: JV swimming (year 1-2) wasn’t very good
BJJ (White Belt): Medaled third in state for adult division (16+) in my weight class. Beat an adult.
Taekwondo (Purple Belt) : Sparring State Champ, Forms second place
Secretary/VP (Was secretary last year and now VP) of Youth Court Organization: 300+ hours with the org and I can count on a very good recommendation from the director. I am at the judge position, and get to lead many of the cases we do.
Editor and Writer for School paper: joined second semester of Junior year.
Job: Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, have taught many kids/teens, some with disabilities. 1 year
As for the Physical Test seeing the average scores online, I workout regularly so I’m confident I can score well on the fitness test, besides running (which im working on, am trying to break 6:45)
I also am confident that I will be able to get a 4.0 next year. But I’m not sure how much they’ll care by then. I also live in a relatively non-competitive state for my congressional nomination so that may or may not help.
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For context about my mid-GPA I finished my freshman year with 3.85 unweighted and a 4.0 weighted (only one AP class) my Sophmore year a variety of things happened, friend died, moved 3 times in 5 months and spent a few weeks without heat in winter. Overall I tanked my GPA getting I believe a 2.7,unweighted and 3.0 weighted with a few As mostly Bs two Cs and a D. But that summer I grinder my ass off retaking every class I could and as of now I just finished my junior year with a 3.7 (actually a 3.699 but who cares) unweighted and a 4.09 weighted. I do plan on mentioning this in my essay.
I hope to apply for the Naval, AirForce and Westpoint academies, I am attending there summer seminar in June but I’m seriously wondering whether or not I have any semblance of a chance of actually getting accepted. Do admissions officers care that I improved after a poor year. BTW I go to a dual enrollment college (as of my junior year)
Any suggestions I can do to strengthen my application? I was looking for internships and the such and was considering joining a club or something but there is nothing I’m passionate about. All the clubs I’m in I genuinely joined because I like them. I didn’t think about college until end of sophomore year and I think I’m screwed for the service academies.
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Course Rigor: 4APs (all 4 in sophomore year) majority with all but one above 3 (AP Seminar, I’m good at talking with people but not so much presentations) , 8 college courses (introductory level) at my local community college as part of a dual enrollment program.
ACT: 28 (first try with basically no prep, at studying hard for retake in June and will likely try again)
Intended major: Pre-Law , but considering Pre-med (am taking some classes related to it senior year to see if I want to pursue medicine.
Extracurriculars: JV swimming (year 1-2) wasn’t very good
BJJ (White Belt): Medaled third in state for adult division (16+) in my weight class. Beat an adult.
Taekwondo (Purple Belt) : Sparring State Champ, Forms second place
Secretary/VP (Was secretary last year and now VP) of Youth Court Organization: 300+ hours with the org and I can count on a very good recommendation from the director. I am at the judge position, and get to lead many of the cases we do.
Editor and Writer for School paper: joined second semester of Junior year.
Job: Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, have taught many kids/teens, some with disabilities. 1 year
As for the Physical Test seeing the average scores online, I workout regularly so I’m confident I can score well on the fitness test, besides running (which im working on, am trying to break 6:45)
I also am confident that I will be able to get a 4.0 next year. But I’m not sure how much they’ll care by then. I also live in a relatively non-competitive state for my congressional nomination so that may or may not help.
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For context about my mid-GPA I finished my freshman year with 3.85 unweighted and a 4.0 weighted (only one AP class) my Sophmore year a variety of things happened, friend died, moved 3 times in 5 months and spent a few weeks without heat in winter. Overall I tanked my GPA getting I believe a 2.7,unweighted and 3.0 weighted with a few As mostly Bs two Cs and a D. But that summer I grinder my ass off retaking every class I could and as of now I just finished my junior year with a 3.7 (actually a 3.699 but who cares) unweighted and a 4.09 weighted. I do plan on mentioning this in my essay.
I hope to apply for the Naval, AirForce and Westpoint academies, I am attending there summer seminar in June but I’m seriously wondering whether or not I have any semblance of a chance of actually getting accepted. Do admissions officers care that I improved after a poor year. BTW I go to a dual enrollment college (as of my junior year)
Any suggestions I can do to strengthen my application? I was looking for internships and the such and was considering joining a club or something but there is nothing I’m passionate about. All the clubs I’m in I genuinely joined because I like them. I didn’t think about college until end of sophomore year and I think I’m screwed for the service academies.