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[SF] Flying rock

2024.05.19 21:32 slucky_7 [SF] Flying rock

A loud blast in gulfs the small life less camp, a bigger explosion hits the barn and a huge rock hits it's roof. Rushing to the scene five fire fighters in one truck, as Soon as they arrive three start to grab the hose and the last two prepare the water by turning the small wheel to run the water.The last turn and the rushing water comes flying out pushing the men back, they lift the hose aiming for the barn.Three hours later the fire has rested, the barn covered in black ash lays lifelessly on the ground in the black charred dirt, the men sift looking for victims. An hour later they hit and find something massive at first one thought it was a burnt up ash of a cow, but then they found a massive rock! The fore men cautiously take a look to find it was still very hot and still smoldering in the ground. The men call the police and anyone who could help them identify this unearthly rock.The police arrive with a few towns people who were professors at the nearby college, looking and studying the rock one professor came to conclude that it wasn't a rock, but a huge meteorite that made its way from space to earth. As soon as the professor told the people they decided to remove it, two hours later a crane arrived to pick up this massive meteorite the tow truck backed up and the man hoped out wrapping the old rusted chains around it giving it a tug to check the chains, he gets in the truck and presses the accelerator gently. Not bearing the meteorite suddenly becomes engulfed in flames once more, the people who were standing there are now apart of the black silted dirt that surrounds the rock, two of the firemen call for backup and drives away giving it room.The meteorite then moves forward towards the small pool of water near the barn, touching the water the meteorite suddenly explodes killing the remaining people surrounding, the helplessly bodies charred and smoldering lay as if they were two the barn.The meteorite then shifts into the earth turning into a smaller lengthy slithering object. Twenty minutes have past and the backup arrives, the firemen hop out looking at a field covered in ash and the charred bodies of their friends, the fire truck still on fire burns away into the deep smoke filled darkness of the night. Holding a small memorial a couple days later the town mourns the loss of it's fellow friends and fire fighters and the sons of the men as they are carried in
there small wooden caskets with a red white and blue flag with fifty stars.The wife's of the men weeped until their eyes were dry. Lowering into the ground the caskets moved slowly into the layered brown dirt, the fire men speak to the town leaving peaceful words. The next day the firemen are called to a small brushfire near the towns edge were the cemetery and the church are located, speeding down the dirt road they arrive to find that the fire has not yet reach any structures, rushing out they grab shovels and pix axes to dig trenches around the main structures, on doing so the fire grows bigger each second.The wind picked up carrying the flames towards the helpless men and the church, the pine trees surrounding the church suddenly catch fire as if they were fuel, the men trapped run into the church hoping for a miracle. Praying and sitting the men wait, wait for their last breath into the fire. The church now on fire starts to collapse with giant beams falling into the middle, one of the men is struck and killed instantly as the other men watch, crying the other men are inflamed and burning with their suit melting. Running the men fall laying on the ground charred and killed. The town now mourns the loss of more men and the loss of their church, standing near the water on the other side of town they let the caskets peacefully float and flow down the river bobbing down and up traveling towards the wooden bridge.The community now devastated does whatever possible to prevent more fires. Couple quiet and peaceful months later the wells dry up, people now only now have one source of water and it's the old shallow river, the river used for transportation has never been consumed of by humans.The townspeople do not like to drink from the river because they have seen the animals that have done so and died because of the contaminated water.Taking the water the towns people boil and make sure the water is crystal clear, floating down the Rivera small boat arrives with a black small tank to store the water for the people. Only having enough to last them for a couple weeks. Two weeks later three people have died of dehydration and worse the river has dried up.The townspeople call for help but no one responds. Curious the sheriff leaves to go out to the other town, reaching the end of the town crossing into the other county the sheriff is suddenly stopped by a gunshot to his tires, rushing from behind a small tree and foliage three camouflaged soldiers in uniform yell and tell the sheriff to stop.The sheriff walking out of the vehicle tells the soldiers
not to shoot and that he is the sheriff, uncaringly the soldiers then shoot him in the knee making flesh and bone fly off and exposing the muscle and bone that is now destroyed by the bullet, crying and laying on the ground the sheriff crawls toward the soldier asking why he shot him, the soldier then answers with his gun firing once more in the sheriffs skull splitting it and exposing the oozing brains that soak into the dry ground. Worried the townspeople wait for the sheriff to return with more water, they wait for three hours before sending a search party with two people, two young men in their early twenties load up into the truck, the men grabbed two guns one .308 lever action rifle and the other a 16 gauge shotgun, following the tire tracks of the sheriffs vehicle they finally come across his vehicle. Getting out of the truck the two men cautiously step out and walk up inspecting the vehicle, stepping into the blood soaked ground the men find two bullet casings marked m.i. USA NATO .223, recognizing the case one man says that this is a military weapon that this case was fired from the other man in disbelief agrees and searches more for more clues. Looking at the car one man sees that one bullet pierced the tires, but looks for the location of were the other one has hit.The blood that they stepped in is now almost soaked into the ground.The men look once more and them crawls back into the truck driving forward toward the car. Inching closely to the vehicle a loud boom and a shriek of a bullet comes piercing through the window into the passengers jaw splitting and tearing the flesh from his mouth.The lower jaw is now gone, teeth now litter the floor and on the dashboard with flesh and blood covering the seat.The passenger shrieking in pain cant speak, he mumbles and makes noises that is unrecognizable, the driver panicking ducks and slams the gas crashing into the vehicle, flying through the windshield the driver slams into the back of the car breaking the glass perching his flesh on his face.The driver then crawls into the vehicle hoping not to get shot, soldiers rush to the truck to find a moaning guy who half of his jaw is gone, they forcefully yank him and throw him to the dirt covered ground, his clothes covered in dust he now knows he is not gonna live very long. The sun is now setting on the small town of the twenty three people that is left, clouds start to build up and it now begins to rain, people rushing out of there homes grab any kind of device to catch the rain in, thirty minutes pass and It is now dark and a light drizzle still falls.The parents of the two sons wait till its eight the expected arrival time of the men. Eight comes very slowly with the parents waiting eagerly to meet there children once more. Eight thirty passes and no
signs of any vehicle or their children come.The parents now worried begin to panic and and wait a little more.While waiting the parents fall into a deep sleep not waking until ten the next morning.The chickens pecking at the ground begin to die slowly due to starvation, the ants slowly eat and surround the dead chickens in swarms.The townspeople now all awake begin to make plans to search for all of the people that are missing, the mayor of the town decides split into four, three people stay in town and five groups of four are made each taking a side of the town. Slowly walking away you can hear the voices of the people calling out the names of the loss. Footsteps cover the ground following the tire tracks, each person inspecting every part of the surroundings as much as possible.Thirty minutes later they get a glimpse of a smoke cloud up ahead, smelling burning rubber the black thick smoke surrounds the group, covering up their noses and mouth they search both vehicles. One person yells out to the others that he found one man on the ground burnt to a crisp smoldering. Dragging the body the flesh melts into the persons hand burning and stinging his flesh, unable to drag the body anymore the group panics and runs toward the town, running through the thick dead grass and bushes a small beeping noise alerts the group, the leader suddenly is instantly vaporized into a cloud of flesh and blood, realizing that they have ran into a minefield.The people seeing the aftermath of the mines begin to freak out and spread. Returning to the small town the four groups meet back up to discuss what they have found.They begin to count to make sure all twenty three are there, but they see four are still gone, waiting they here yelling from afar. Hearing the yelling all of the groups run out too see what the noise is.A dust covered man runs out of the dead dry grass towards the group, once reaching the group the man falls to his knees and cries and mumbles. Curious of why he is crying the people start to question him. Two days later three more people have died of starvation, the town not knowing what to do decides to dig and find water.The mayor calls for a meeting at the center of the town, all of the townspeople gather and listen to the mayor.The mayor speaks about digging and where they should dig, after the long pointless speech the townspeople gather digging supplies such as shovels pix axes and more, traveling to the location the people begin to chomp away at the rock hard sandy dirt.
Five hours later a man in his early thirties hits a hard piece of metal of some sort, curious they begin to dig around it. Reaching one side they decide to leave it a dig around it, but one man curious still wants to dig it out. It was now dark and no water has been found, without the water no one will be able to work any longer, but one man still out working is still trying to dig up the huge metal round rock. Giving up he shoots his anger towards the rock hitting it as hard as he could with the pic axe, as soon as he hit it the third time the rock began to move, freaking out the man began to run but was struck by a piece of limestone going through his abdomen killing him.The rock is now gone a afar where no one will reach it again. The next morning the townspeople awoke to find the body of the man and also the weapon, the limestone was small and rectangular in shape. Inspecting the body one man believes it was one of the townspeople that killed him, another man also agrees and begins to investigate. Rushing towards a small house outside of town the two men slam open the door and barge in, the man laying in his bed is grabbed and beaten, the man questions the men, the men answer by telling him that he is a murderer, puzzled the man tells them that he is not, but sure they take him out to the center of the town. Coming out of their homes the townspeople are surprised and also believe that he is the murderer. Five men and one woman look for anything they can burn, finding sticks and logs they begin to stack them into a bed, the bed now made is the final resting place for the accused murderer. Walking towards the bed the murderer begins to cry and shout out, but no one cares, once laying on the bed the man is bound by his hands by a small rope. Struggling on the bed another man lights a torch and throws it under the bed, catching on fire the wood slowly burns, the man now covered in flames is heard from far away yelling and crying with screams of pain. Smoke covers the town and the smell of burning flesh smothers the noses of the people around.Two hours later the bed is now completely burned down, all that is left is a small pile of ash and a burnt bones of the man. Digging a hole the townspeople push the ash in and bury him to be lost forever. With now fourteen people left in the town the mayor gives up, he waits in his small dirty house alone for any hope.Two days past and no signs until one man is seen digging in the dried up river, the mayor catching a glimpse of him steps outside to get a better view, stepping out side the mayor stands watching from
afar.Twenty minutes pass and the man begins to yell, the mayor hearing and seeing him rushes towards him as fast as possible. Getting closer the mayor can see a small pool of water beneath the mans feet, in joy the mayor calls the townspeople telling them to dig again. Only three people show up by the river telling the mayor that the others are to tired and need water to work, grabbing the shovels the people begin to dig, the mayor runs to his house and grabs buckets to fill. One hour has past and the mayor now has five buckets of water, preparing the fire to boil the water a small woman stands waiting for the fire to spark off, the fire finally catches and is burning furiously, grabbing the water she begins to boil one bucket at a time. People now begin to show up waiting for there chance to finally taste some liquid.

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2024.05.19 21:31 Feisty_Novel_6359 Submitted evidence, waiting for response.

I applied for status adjustment last year. Got my work and travel permit in 6 months. Now submitted evidence via mail recently. How long would it take for the green card approval in case i get an interview waiver? Anyone in the same boat?

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2024.05.19 21:29 Mtebalanazy If you could change the design/aspect of genshin characters, who's it ganna be and how will you change it?

Now i Personally
Kuki Shinobu: i would change her booty shorts into normal jeans, with add wear and tear so it would fits her personality, also i would make her hoodie bigger so it covers her back and looks realistic.
Heizou: i would change him into the fanon design, because that own was soo fire, Also i would make him a tall male, and make him his first appearance is him investigating a murder case with Sara, to high light heizou's unserious personality next to Sara's seriousness
Itto: guve him the big male model in HSR (like Dr ratio and Sampo)
Ei: i would guve a much more modest outfit with added samurai armor pieces,
Yea: give her a dress to cover her legs, but you might say "she's a kitsune, they're supposed to be attractive/ show skin" if you think so, then i would give her thigh highs, because her legs just look "empty" so thigh highs to make up for the empty space, plus it looks much more attractive then plane bare legs, because a woman in sexy lingerie is much more attractive then being full nude
Layla: make her a catalyst user because the girl is buried in books 24/7, she all about learning and astrology and stuff her using a sword doesn't make sense
Yelan: change her tea house into a casino, i expect a the owner of a tea house to be something like an old granny, but yelan looks like a casino owner, besides casino's are a great way to collect information from people
Traveler: let them speak, let them use multiple elements in cutscenes, make it so their in profile conversation with paimon, play in the over world, when we're not doing a quest
Paimon: make her talk less and give the mic to traveler, make her voice less high pitch, and make her grow with each new nation so she physically change with every new element ne unlock, make her "pet" like the small colored seeiles, and give her quality of life applications like for example :
Collecting loot for us after battle
Guide us towards treasure chests,
And finally make her know things about teyvat, like she tells things about the world and it's culture to the point some charactors ask paimon how she knows all those stuff to which paimon doesn't know the answer, Basically she knows about X and Y, but doesn't know WHY she knows about X and Y

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2024.05.19 21:28 PorchDeck Emre - Tank Hero Concept

Story/Bio:
Emre returned to Istanbul after Operation White Dome and the Omnic Crisis to help with recovery effects in the aftermath. When traveling outside of Istanbul, he grew a strong attachment to even helping the local wildlife in Turkey, which includes some that he finds the most fascinating like the leopard, chameleon and falcon. Emre eventually decided to venture out into the world instead of returning to Overwatch and came across many in his travels that helped him create and perfect the battle suit that he now uses in combat to channel the very abilities of his home country’s native animals in order to help defend his homeland from any would-be threats. After a near-death experience and stability returned to his home, Emre sees his second chance at life as an opportunity to now lend his strength to his former team at Overwatch and “rise from the ashes” much like the legendary Phoenix.
Ability Notes:
· Primary: I wanted him to be mostly melee focused, so claws with just sustained/constant damage seemed like a good way to go. It’s simple, hack n slash type of gameplay, much in the way of Reinhardt hammer swings in terms of coverage.
· Secondary: If he was going to be a Tank, he needed some form of defense, especially if close quarters would be a constant for him. Instead of it being an exact Doom block on a cooldown, this would be a resource meter like Defense Matrix. Based on the amount of damage you block, he will receive Overhealth. Overhealth seemed like a strong mechanic for him (though Shields could also work I guess) since he gets stronger on low health and needed some way to utilize this but not die instantly and be able to actually use it and have it matter. The perfect block just is to reward not sitting there holding it, but it didn’t need to be too powerful where you can achieve it for no extra cost. So maybe a bit more resource meter cost, then you can get the automatic tail whip to deal damage and for crowd control. I imagined this tail whip animation/attack would have either just simply have invincibility frame, deflect projectiles back, send a fire strike-like projectile back at the enemy attack that achieved the perfect block and/or just simply destroy projectiles while spinning.
· Alternate Fire: Again, not married to the idea, but just needed something that wasn’t exactly the same as anyone else that could help give some extra options for poke damage, similar to the way that Ram has options. I also just feel like not that many heroes utilize the switching weapons all that much, so good to have more with the option to do so with limited ability slots.
· Pounce: I would imagine this ability to allow him to start slashing and have the damage ramp up as he goes rather than being immense from the start (unless there’s a high Bloodlust bonus), so that people can have a chance to live through it. I also figured this could be something abled to be interrupted by ANY CC to give it some balance. So any boop, stun, hack, etc. could stop it before it gets to the Overhealth generation phase and lessen the damage to save the pinned ally. This could also just work as a quicker pin, 3 slashes and out type of ability, so that the pin aspect isn’t quite so much. He would be vulnerable and able to be punished during it, so not a fully OP ability hopefully.
· Cloaked Regeneration: We generally hate invisibility thanks to Sombra, but this wouldn’t quite be the same in that he can’t just freely move about the battlefield cloaked and it could still be found out with the normal spy checking methods. I originally wanted this to be a way to heal like Mei’s Ice Block, but getting to the Bloodlust aspect, healing seems to not always be the play. So, another source of Overhealth, so that he can recuperate in some way without losing that benefit. I also thought about adding some more chameleon-like features during this ability such as enhanced detection abilities that the animal naturally has. For instance, he could detect enemies within a proximity, have an added “focus” look during it to see brighter enemy indicators in the distance and/or hear heartbeats during it to tell where enemies in a certain area are. But perhaps it’s a bit too much and better left not being included.
· Untamed Traversal: Similar to my need to include the different animal aspects, I simply wanted him to have something from each. Double Jump for Leopard (originally wanted a leap, but Pounce exists and this would only be during flight cooldown), Wall Climb for Chameleon and Flight with the Falcon. The flight could be simply like Echo’s or more varied like Echo’s recent Mirror Watch version where it’s a quick dart in a certain direction. Gliding/floating just felt like a natural thing for him to have, as well, with the wings and all. I realized afterwards that wording of this could be confusing, but it's meaning that while Flight itself is on cooldown, he can double jump instead when pressing Jump twice. Wall climb can be done no matter what, but there are probably times where you could accidentally use Flight instead climbing the wall depending on when you are pressing Jump in rapid succession, and it doesn't trigger the climb as intended.
· Bloodlust: I felt that he needed a passive that would be different from other OW heroes, but this would be sort of similar to Sombra’s Opportunist one that got replaced with Hacked Targets. This would lead to more “high risk, high reward” gameplay, where you may not necessarily WANT to be on full or near full health before jumping into the fray. The Overhealth options are there to help aid with this, and can even be further helped by something like Lucio’s Beat to make other plays with it. He also still needed to have a way to just be healed regularly, in case that’s the proper play, but with the new healing passive, it just seemed like it needed to be stopped from ruining such plans immediately. Instead of so many Overhealth options, I guess damage reduction could come into play, but the health just makes it easier to judge in some ways what might work and what won’t while you try to linger on low health. Other passives could have even been the detection things that I mentioned for Cloaked Regeneration, which would just add to the animal-related abilities aspect of him.
Overall Notes:
I wanted to make a hero that had powers of different animals (like Vixen in the DC Universe). I was looking up different types and thought of Emre who is from Turkey and looked up animals that could be found in Turkey that would also fit this. So, I went with a Leopard (for the claws/attack abilities), Chameleon (for the stealth, wall climbing and they are known for utilizing their tail for different things) and Falcon (for the wings and being a bird of prey). This is also layered into just also having the bird- styled dart weapon and the Phoenix-based ult. Giving him the alternate fire dart weapon was inspired from an old anime cartoon I remember seeing a long time ago (G Force: Guardians of Space). In this show, there were multiple bird related heroes, and one used a throwing weapon that was a bladed bird that he would toss out and it would bounce off of different enemies and surfaces and come back to him. Admittedly, he doesn’t really NEED this, but just to be an option to not be solely reliant on melee, as he’s not quite the disruptor that Doom can be and could maybe use more options. He does have a lot of mobility options, so it definitely is something that I’m not entirely adamant about him having in his kit.
As for the role, people really have been asking for a melee DPS unit and some version of this could work. I recently saw Marvel Rivals and was surprised to see how similar Black Panther was to what I envisioned (though damage vs tank), but I feel like mine adds more ways to use such a passive like Bloodlust and not get immediately punished for it or have to run for healing right away. However, if some more things were adjusted to make the Overhealth gains not so much and maybe taking away some things like the guard, it could work as a melee unit. Another issue that I wouldn’t want to happen is the Sombra effect, where a DPS would just be cloaked and stalking heroes at spawn and pounce/kill immediately. A DPS can be gone from the fight reasonably, but if your Tank is missing and doing this, then a lot less likely of a scenario to happen for the team fight aspect, though Ball can kind of do this with his unmatched mobility options.
It also doesn’t have to be Emre specifically, but I really would love to see him, and it just gave a good excuse since he’s been MIA for so long that he could literally be anything at this point. Admittedly, I could be missing some key information about him as I’m not a true member of the EmreMains where I would know, so I didn’t have the lore knowledge to create a more related story/kit for him. I'm also not all that familiar with specific details of the lore/timeline to know if the rest is viable, either. For the character, I had ideas for certain interactions that he certain heroes by giving his suit the ability to translate speech like Wrecking Ball’s mech, where he could communicate with animals. Either just with super intelligent ones like Hammond or all, in general. Tanks unfortunately don’t get to interact much on the same team, but even just elimination lines and references could be made to them having a connection, same for Winston. I’m not 100% certain where his tech would have originated from, I figured he could taken a little bit from many different people (Hammond, Lifeweaver, Echo, Orisa/Efi, etc.), so there could be potential there depending on what would work story-wise. I would love it if Illari could be involved since she kind of has no one but…not sure how it would work or how she could contribute, though her people did have interesting solar threading tech.
Side note, the image is probably not the best, but fighting with the AI to not just give me random images of evil looking romance novel type images or automatically giving him Mercy wings when I mentioned Overwatch, this was one of the best that kind of showed what I was envisioning, so I went with it even though my editing abilities aren’t great and I could NOT get rid of the transparent background from the wing details and had to leave some pixelation/background in unfortunately.

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2024.05.19 21:19 Zenzero_69_69 [USA] [H] Switch, Wii, Gamecube, SNES, Gameboy, GBA, PS5, PS4, PS3, PS2, PS1, Xbox 360 games, amiibo [W] My want list, Your Lists

I've got some new games that I want to get rid of in exchange for some other games. Interested in buying? Check out my post on GameSale . If you want pictures of things let me know.
Switch (all CIB):

Super Cane Magic Zero (japanese version)
Final Fantasy X-X2 Remaster (code was used, but the insert is still there)
Persona 5 Strikers Steelbook (sealed, steelbook only)
Kao the Kangaroo
Remothered: Tormented Fathers
Crypt of the Necrodancer collectors edition (SEALED)
Undertale Collectors Edition
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz hd
Disk Room
Super Mario 3D All Stars

Wii (all CIB):

Elebits
Mortal Kombat Armageddon
De Blob
New Super Mario Bros Wii (the cardboard sleeve pack-in version)
Okami

Gamecube:

Custom Robo (Boxed with some inserts)

SNES:

Super Castlevania IV (loose with manual)

GBA (All Loose):

Donkey Kong Country
Mario Golf (Japanese)
Namco Museum
The Flintstones Big Trouble in Bedrock

Gameboy (all loose):

Megaman Dr Wiley's Revenge
Cryaid

PS5 (all CIB):

Marvel Spider Man Miles Morales
Thymesia

PS4 (all CIB):

Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
Ghost of Tsushima
Assassins Creed Unity

PS3:

Dragon Ball Z battle of Z (in a gamestop case)
Resident Evil Revelations (CIB)
Resident Evil Revelations 2 (CIB)
Uncharted 3 (CIB)
Batman Arkham Asylum (CIB)

PS2:

Soul Calibur III (with demo disk, CIB)
Namco Museum (CIB)
Kingdom Hearts (boxed)
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of memories (boxed)
Final Fantasy X-2 (CIB)
Finny the Fish & the Seven Waters (Boxed)
Grand Theft Auto III (Loose)

PS1:

Bloody Road 2 (Loose in a Dino Crisis 1 case)
The Legend of Dragoon (CIB)
Gex (CIB)
Frogger (CIB)
Descent (Long Box)
Collector's Edition: 007 Racing/Medal of Hono007 Tomorrow Never Dies (CIB)

Xbox 360:

Dragon's Dogma (CIB)
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (CIB)
Minecraft Story Mode (CIB)
Vanquish (CIB)
Skate (in a gamestop case)
Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy (CIB)
Assassin's Creed III (CIB)
Batman Arkham Origins
Burnout Paradise
Dark Souls II
Kinect Adventures
Kinectimals
Kinect Sports Season 2
LA Noire
Minecraft Story Mode
Pocketbike Racer
Skate 3
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider Underworld

Amiibo (loose unless stated otherwise, but taken care of):

Ike
Corrin
Mii Brawler
Mii Swordfighter
Mii Gunner
Little Mac
olimar
Byleth (NIB)

MY WANT LIST (CIB unless specified):
PS1:

Pepsiman
Metal Gear Solid VR Missions

PS2:

Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance
The Document of Metal Gear Solid 2
Fatal Frame
Fatal Frame III: The Tormented
Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku

PS3:

Silent Hill Homecoming
Silent Hill Downpour (loose)
Silent Hill HD Collection

PS5:

Elden Ring

PSP:

Prinny 2 Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood
The Silent Hill Experience
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker
Patapon

3/DS:

Foto Showdown
Super Princess Peach
Professor Layton and the Last Spector
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy
Metal Gear Solid 3D

Gamecube:

Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes
Sonic Gems Collection

Switch:

Super Bomberman R 2
Pikmin 1+2
Pikmin 3 deluxe
Pikmin 4
Samba de Amigo Party Central
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
metal gear solid master collection volume 1
Everybody 1-2 Switch
Princess Peach: Showtime
Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

Sega Genesis:

Sonic 3D Blast
Sega 6-Pak
Comix Zone

Your Lists! I'm into way more than this but I know that some people like to see what I'm thinking of

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2024.05.19 21:12 SportsDoc7 Worst case scenario

So I'm scheduled to go on a golf trip next week but this week will be traveling for work. This afternoon my TM driver head broke loose on its screw and hit the wall. I'm using this as an excuse to order a used driver from our guy at Callaway pre-owned and will ship to the course we are going too. Any suggestions for something that is a good substitute? Will need to be bought without trying.
Currently have a Sim 8*, ventus 6x (wouldn't mind stepping down the flex/weight as I'm getting older).
I tested some off the shelf stuff at dicks/superstore but nothing really felt good with the shafts. I could go TM again but I don't like the stealths.
Obviously need something already built as I won't be able to swap shaft adapters as well.

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2024.05.19 21:12 Ambitious-Desk-60 Lucifer vs. Mary, Chapter 2:7 Deadly Sins

Lucifer began approaching Mary, kicking the caltrops out of the way while Mary was swinging her thurible, winding up a swing, also careful not to step on her own caltrops.
“Heh…… You completely surrounded yourself huh? That’s good”
Lucifer remarks, before holding out one of his hands.
“MAMMON! GAUNTLETS OF GREED!”
Lucifer’s gauntlets turned gold, and the caltrops nearby began to fly to him, Mary looking at the caltrops, before Lucifer closes his fist, enhancing the attraction of the gold, Mary suddenly getting stabbed from behind from the caltrops, and a lot of gold jewelry and gems from the audience also adding up, Lucifer’s gauntlets now having massive spiked knuckle dusters, Mary taking the caltrops out of her back, dripping myrrh into the wounds from her Thurible to close them.
“Cheap trick..”
Mary said to Lucifer, who grinned.
“It’s your fault for giving me those caltrops”
Meanwhile, Göll was shocked at Lucifer’s powers.
“He called out another Sin…is that how his powers work?”
Brunhilde then answers Göll.
“Yes, it’s a trick he learned when he first rebelled to the 6 Heavenly Leaders”
Brunhilde then looked at Mary, who stopped bleeding thanks to the myrrh produced by the thurible being empowered by the gifts of the 3 magi.
“You already know how and why Lucifer first rebelled against YHWH and the other Leaders, right?”
Brunhilde asked Göll, who nodded.
“He thought he was above them, rallying a 3rd of all pantheons and even Helheim, but was defeated by Michael, right?”
Brunhilde nods, looking at Lucifer’s armor.
“To be more precise, Lucifer was the perfect being in Heaven. He had everything he could ask and more, like a spoiled brat, and one time, when training in Heaven, he had this thought:Why am I not one of the 6 Heavenly Leaders?”
Brunhilde continued, Göll listening carefully.
“So, he went to each of the 6 Heavenly Leaders, and told them he wanted to also be a Leader, even being happy with being the 7th, but after a council, all 6 of them denied his request, as Lucifer was not worshiped like a God by the humans; This enraged Lucifer, to the point he grabbed a sword nearby, and lunged against Ra and Amaterasu, claiming that he just has to kill one of them and take their spot, before YHWH’s bodyguard, Michael, intervened, parrying his strike before throwing him out of the Council room”
While Brunhilde was talking, Göll couldn’t help but look at Lucifer’s armor and weaponry.
“And so, Lucifer became very determined into overthrowing all 6 Leaders, and traveled across all pantheons, recruiting several angels, monsters, demons, minor gods, and even managing to convince major ones, such as Seth, the Asuras, Mot, Baal, and many more, and after gathering such a large army and increasing his own power, he launched a full invasion in Heaven, aiming to kill YWHW first for revenge, but was met with a single obstacle:Michael”
Upon hearing Michael’s name, Göll had memories of the previous round, where Michael had fought against Yoshitsune and nearly died.
“T-the same Michael who fought last match?”
Brunhilde nodded, continuing the narration.
“Michael requested for a duel to solve the matter, whichLucifer agreed to, but as soon as the 6 Heavenly Leaders gave their approval for the duel, Lucifer sent his entire army against Michael, and after a long battle, Lucifer was finally defeated by a single Angel, something he still couldn’t believe, despite being surrounded by bodies, and being all beaten up. As he was still Alice, Lucifer then asked Michael how he won, and why he didn't kill him off, Michael replying with:”My faith in Lord YHWH granted me the strength to beat your selfish Pride, Lucifer, and the freedom of death will not be a proper punishment for you” before casting Lucifer’s entire army, including Lucifer himself, into the jaws of the Leviathan, the Gates of Helheim” “The Leviathan? Isn’t he also one of the 7 Deadly Sins?”
Göll asked Brunhilde, who then replied back.
“He wasn’t, until Lucifer was sent to Helheim, where he plotted to overthrow it, and after breaking out once with the help of the 72 Demons of the Ars Goetia, he went to the Leviathan’s mind, and told him that if the Leviathan helped him, Lucifer will make him a name everyone will fear and submit to, to which the Leviathan agreed to, and with the help of his fellow other sins, Beelzebub, Mammon, Belphegor, Satan and Asmodeus, he gathered all of the prisoners and sinners in Helheim, and successfully overthrew Hades and Thanatos, holding Hades hostage to avoid the 6 Heavenly Leaders from intervening, and banishing Thanatos out, becoming the sole leader of Helheim.”
Brunhilde finished narrating, as Göll kept looking at Lucifer’s armor and weapons while he fought Mary, especially captivated by the dark auras surrounding him.
“So, in Helheim, he then realized he could gather sin energy for himself?”
Göll asks once again, Brunhilde nodding in response.
“With that same sin energy, he kidnapped Kanayago and Hephaestus, while also forcing cyclops and the souls of human blacksmiths, to forge him the weapons and armor he’s using right now:the Armor of Pride, the Gauntlets of Greed, the Helmet of Sloth, the Hook of Gluttony, the Sword of Wrath, the Shield of Envy and the Spear of Lust”
As Brunhilde was listing Lucifer’s arsenal, Lucifer unsheathed his sword, approaching Mary.
“SATAN! SWORD OF WRATH:ABADDON PLAGUES!”
Lucifer’s sword then extended in black and red sin energy, and swung at Mary, who swung back, shattering the sword.
“LUCIFER’S SWORD HAS BEEN SHATTERED BY THE VIRGIN MARY’S SWING!”
Heimdall announces, Zeus then chuckling.
“She shouldn’t have”
The shattered fragments, still flying in the air, then turned into various plagues:toxic frogs, locusts, boiling oil, plague-infested pests and a pitch black smoke, Mary being unaffected by the frogs, locusts and pests, and swinging her thurible to dissipate the smoke, but burning her arms on the oil in the process.
“WHAT WAS THAT???”
Göll screamed shocked, Brunhilde calmly explaining.
“The weapons and armor are imbued with the sin energies, and with that, Lucifer can use various powers, which were given to him by his fellow sins, Satan's Wrath in this case”
Mary then cooled the oil off with myrrh, and upon seeing Lucifer approach, she swung the thurible around herself, creating a cloud of smoke.
“Yeah yeah, keep hiding you little bitch….hm?”
Lucifer stepped back from the incense smoke, and tapped his helmet, which grew an eye between the horns.
“Helmet of Sloth, Belphegor…..what do you mean your Automatic Aim can’t scan weak points through that smoke? What do you mean “Be happy you can still see an outline?””
As Lucifer began scanning the smoke, from the top balcony, Brunhilde saw that Mary had made a wall of frankincense smoke around her.
“So, his helmet was made with the power of Belphegor, the…..sin of sloth? How does that even make sense?”
Göll asked, confused, Brunhilde looking at Göll.
“Yes, but remember:Sloth is the sin of inaction, of not doing anything yourself, and the Helmet of Sloth automatically tells Lucifer where his enemy is, any incoming attack, and can even focus on weak points, doing all the work”
Inside the circle, Mary once again, swung her thurible, but this time, it also spewed incense, accelerating the swing, while Mary began to pray, the audience hearing the prayer from Heimdall’s speakers, and began joining in.
“_Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen._”
Soon, Lucifer could hear the audience had also begun praying along Mary.
“Hm? Oh, they’re praying for her safety? Hehe, how pathetic” “THE VIRGIN MARY IS PRAYING FOR HERSELF? FOR WHAT REASONS IS SHE DOING THIS?”
Heimdall announced, also confused.
“Ugh, LUCIFER! ARMOR OF PRIDE! JERICHO QUAKES!”
Lucifer’s boots glowed black, Lucifer doing a roundhouse kick towards the wall, shockwaves dissipating the smoke, revealing the Virgin Mary, who immediately charges towards Lucifer.
“_Ave Maria!_”
Lucifer was caught off guard by the speed at which Mary approached and attacked, using his gauntlets to shield himself.
“What the-”
As Mary’s thurible hits Lucifer’s gauntlets, a glowing light emerges from the point of contact, and Lucifer’s Gauntlets then shatter from the hit, shocking Lucifer, Heimdall and all of the audience, even making Zeus and Artemis worry.
“THE…..THE VIRGIN MARY LANDS A DEVASTATING HIT! LUCIFER’S GAUNTLETS HAVE BEEN BROKEN!”

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2024.05.19 21:11 AnonymousAdvice11 Friend is Driving My Vehicle Down, How to Prep for Border Crossing?

Hi there,
I got a TN Visa last month and am flying down tomorrow. My friend has graciously offered to drive my vehicle down to my location 8 days from now, and then he will be flying back home. I'm not driving myself down due to some work scheduling for next week that can't be moved. I don't plan to legally import the vehicle at this time. Since he'll be crossing the border driving a vehicle that is not his, I want to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible for him. He'll have some possessions of mine but mainly just some clothes and my golf clubs.
What would you recommend I do to make it as painless as possible for him in case he gets questioned by the border officers?
I was thinking a letter with my name and information on it explaining the scenario would be sufficient, but was curious to get any advice from frequent border-crossers here. Thanks in advance!

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2024.05.19 21:03 Elash99 Meta Quest headset and 28 apps referral links including Vermillion-VR Painting, Moss, Moss: Book II, Down the Rabbit Hole, Humanity, Racket Club, Squingle, Vacation Simulator, Shores of Loci, Paradiddle, Smash Drums, Eleven Table Tennis, Les Mills XR Dance, Synch Riders, Audio Trip, Mondly and more

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2024.05.19 21:03 MLGLies Should the PGA have the players redo the PGA Championship in case it was a big fluke?

Should the PGA have the players redo the PGA Championship in case it was a big fluke?
No disrespect to the other players, I'm a firm believer that Scotty losing is a huge fluke and robs Scheffler of truly accomplishing what he is capable of. I've spent the last few days in pure disbelief and it just doesn't make sense to me. I've spent the entire regular season watching Scotty play great golf it's just not fair.
If Scotty loses again I will face that the other players deserved the win, but I am just 100% sure it was a fluke and does a big disservice to Scotty and the PGA.

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2024.05.19 20:56 OneIndependence7705 i didn’t get the job did i?

i applied at this place.
interviewed seemed well but it’s been a week and i haven’t heard from them.
for this particular position, the person in charge mentioned they were still waiting on documents to officially open the role up as it hasn’t been posted (i happened to walk in). I expressed my interest as I loved that role & had done it briefly for a short stint before moving. They asked me would i be open minded to a similar role in a different department in case that one doesn’t go through with the final signatures on the docs to open the role. I said very much so. They also noticed there was a gap from my last job in March to now & i explained i was still getting acclimated from moving but would be getting a temporary job to help with moving costs. They said the reason they asked they wanted to know if i had the freedom to travel this summer for job training without anything interferring. I said id be excited and nothing would be in the way which is true.
We wrapped things up and smiled and said bye to everyone and they said they’d discuss. I forgot to ask what the next steps were etc like an idiot.
I probably got my hopes too high and they realized I wasn’t a fit for their company be it personality etc right?

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2024.05.19 20:55 Open_Act_2464 Aita for wasting my mom's money?

I recently finished my highschool. I'm a science student and I've regretted it for 2 years now. I wanted to finish hs ASAP and go to college like other kids. My two older siblings were science students in hs too and later changed streams in college and are doing their respective degrees. My mom had always wanted to have one of her kids as doctors, which my older siblings refused because they weren't interested in the medical field and had goals of their own. I as the youngest, with no specific goal was stuck with my mom's dream. For two years of hs I didn't get any pocket money because I studied from home/online and not leaving the house means no expense/ no money. My parents wouldn't even pay my phone bill for months and at time my aunt gave me money to restore my phone connection. My mom promised me daily pocket money as much as my elder siblings if I enrolled in an acedamy and studied for medical College entrance exam. I ofcourse got excited but told her I'd think about it. She considered it a Yes and within days talked to my father about it. One morning my mom suddenly woke me up to fill an online form. My father had apparently paid 6000 for my registration at an academy which my mother saw on an ad. This chain of study platform is one of the most famous in our country. We believed I'd attend offline classes like we do at any other academies but turns out they have the "top stars" teach us on an online conference, also some offline staff are available in case of any doubts we have. I simply did what I was told to do and started to attend. I have to wake up at 7 and travel 2 hours (by local transport) to get there, have 3 classes, 2 hours long each and come back home, traveling another 2 hours. That wouldn't be a problem but the thing is I don't understand a thing the teachers are teaching us. The academy demand 6000 as registration fee without even any demo classe. And also demanded we pay 25000 within first week or they wouldn't allow me into the class. I told my parents about it and they paid. The first two days, the teachers spent with introduction and stuff, and the next 4-5 days I tried my best to comprehend what they were trying to teach. Language barrier is not a problem because I speak all three languages required for the classes. I also have social anxiety which my parents don't believe because I'm loud at home so they think I'd be the same outside and there's no chance I'd be "shy". I can't talk into the microphone and ask the teacher to explain for the 2nd or 3rd time when the teacher isn't even physically there and I'd have to ask kid in the class to pass me the microphone to ask a stupid and basic question also in front of nearly about 1000 kids taking the same course across the country. We all attend at the same time. I told my sister about these concerns casually and she suggested I talk to my mother and let her know so that we don't waste any more money on the academy when I don't even understand the two important classes (physics and chemistry). I calmly told my mom and she said her blood pressure is rising and wtf am I on about. I repeated all the things about how I don't understand what they say and an online batch would be better for me which costs only 4000, whereas I'd have to spend 60 more thousands there in next three months excluding the transport fee. I told her I'd talk to the management and ask for a refund and I'm sure I'll get atleast 90% of it back. She didn't want to listen to me and started cursing me for wasting her money. I tried my best to explain and my sister tried talking to her too but she was totally out of it. I had enough of it and snapped. I told her how I never wanted to be a doctor and sh*t. I just wanted to go to college get a degree and a decent job to support myself, she was the one who insisted I go there and as I hadn't received a cent in past two years I just wanted money and she knew it that's how she convinced me to go there to begin with. She went on about how I 'forced' them to pay the first installment because they wouldn't allow me in. I clarified that I just informed them they wouldn't let me in on the 3rd day, which was basically the first lecture, without a fee receipt and they just paid for it. She still continued blaming me so I just told her to eff off and I'd just attend like usual, Idc if her money is wasted and she'd have to pay more in the future, I just wanted to let her know about it earlier. Then I left the room. She started complaining to my sister about how I'm an ungrateful brat but my sister stood by my side and told her she was the impatient one and I had done the right thing by informing them earlier and also I had given it my best. Then my mom suggested my sister to accompany me to the academy and talk to the administration but my sister said she's not my parent and she shouldn't have to be there with me for my problems (she just 19 and I understand her) but tbh I want to go there with my sister, I feel safe around her and I know she'll take my side regardless of how the counselor tries to convince her about it being my fault and not trying hard enough. My parents would straight up listen to her and start blaming me. I begged my sister to come with me but she refused and I understand her, she has to attend college too so its no big deal. But as I mentioned above I have social anxiety, I won't be able to confront the counselor and tell her how it was a scam that they didn't let us know about the type of education we'd be receiving and also not leaving us with any options but to stay. Now amidst all this even if I do end up getting a refund, we'd be losing like 10000 and that's a big deal for my family (we just poor IDC why my mom decided to spend her inheritance money on something so stupid). My mom blames me for wasting a huge amount for which my father would have to work 12h a day and 5 day continue shift including night hours. I feel so uneasy about how I made my family lose sm money but I don't want to do that further. I believe it's better to put an end to it and my sister thinks the same. To make up for it I promised to study harder and qualify the exam even though I'm not interested in the subject at all but I just can't get over the guilt I feel.

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2024.05.19 20:55 MarionberryAnnual949 Keiser

Can someone who’s seen Nathan Keiser in Michigan share their experiences with me? His videos are top notch as are recommendations from other providers on how good he is with the tough autonomic cases. But I’m wary of traveling for health purposes and seeing someone so far away

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2024.05.19 20:49 Certain-Compote [SF] Post Scarcity

Lights out. Lights on. Lights out. Lights on. Vincent strained to keep his eyes open. Indeed, it wasn’t him blinking, it was the sun. It flickered mid day.
He was jobless again, and was trying to take his mind off it. He’d left the apartment, which would soon not be his, to get away from its suffocating evocation. Eventually his mindless sauntering led him to a nearby park, where he found a soft patch of grass to lie in, and perhaps just die there.
The allure of fresh cut grass in the sun had attracted others as well, but everyone was quiet, thoughtful. The recent AI revolution had put many in the same boat as him. It had been something spectacular, at an unprecedented rate the productivity of mankind soared, dwarfing the industrial and digital revolutions. In a mood of euphoric optimism, it enveloped the planet as a swarm of fruit flies with viagra.
In the beginning, managers and mid-managers were ecstatic, finally they would have the type of workers they dreamed of, ones who didn’t moan and complain about every poorly thought out decision they made. And with them gone, a huge useless drain on profit would be removed. Money would be redistributed, recognition at last, with them taking a major chunk to match their exceptional qualities, their uniqueness among their peers. AIs only needed electric power after all.
Of course, that was all a managerial fantasy, and following a brief time of delusional bliss, they themselves got promptly replaced or simply removed. For the people higher up in the hierarchy, who kept their jobs, it felt like removing your socks after a long trek.
The optimists claimed that this was the long awaited transition to a post scarcity society, utopia in the making. Reality, being a pessimist, had other plans. Wealth discrepancy deepened, and suddenly most societies found themselves with two castes: the wealthy, people who still had income and money, and the destitute who had nothing. The penniless made poor consumers, so business stopped catering to them. Governments were already designed to represent the rich anyway, so they lacked political power as well. They became outcasts, people left to die in the streets. They couldn’t even rebel effectively, since soldiers were getting paid, which made them partial to the upper class, and civilians going against modern military forces was somewhat iffy.
In a spasm of altruism, the elite figured that starvation of more than half of the population would be inhumane. Therefore bread and potatoes became free, which fit nicely well below the 1.3% of global GDP that went for charity. Some of the affected wondered whether that was some sort of a cruel joke. They felt like the roach being kept alive as food for the wasp’s progeny.
Since getting laid off, Vincent dreaded his eventual transition to the outcast class. He had not found a job in time, and now he was being evicted. Not much he could do now but join one of the sprawling tent cities, but luckily, he already owned a tent having bought one for just such an occasion.
These new cities, built within the old ones, were slowly becoming their own authorities. It started when people formed gangs to raid large grocery stores. These soon went out of business, since the stratum they served had perished. The stores that remained, that sold to the rich, had big enough margins to afford armed guards, so the gangs had to become larger and tougher. As history teaches us, government is an euphemism for the biggest bully in town, and these gangs were growing into big bullies themselves. Eventually, they started to refer to themselves as tribes, separate entities from their origin countries. And you didn’t want to meet tribesmen when you were going home at night.
The original administrations made several half hearted attempts to suppress these new states, but what was it supposed to do? Kill what it claimed to be its own citizens? Ultimately, citizens who couldn’t afford to consume or pay taxes were not desirable ones, so they gave up.
Vincent was self aware enough to know that he wouldn’t make a good tribesman. He was soft, pudgy, and often out of breath. As the main source of wealth for these people was raiding, he wondered what niche he could fill, but he avoided thinking about it too hard.
And now the sun was flickering. How unfortunate it would be, he mused, if it turned off one of these days, but he knew it wasn’t that. He was surprised to find out that it saddened him it wasn’t.
The remaining governments had their coffers empty in the end, since the populace paid politicians directly, bypassing them entirely. In a new plan, one of managerial cunning, indeed one that only a government clerk can come up with, they decided to block out the sun. Then they would sell sunlight as a service; it was the new SAS model. Proponents of this plan argued that obviously they deserved sunlight for free, but they were not so sure about the tribal riff raff that beat them senseless when they met on the street. The rich didn’t care, because it was a small fee, and hey, the money would go toward fixing the parks. It could even fix climate change!
Since there was no opposition, the decision was made, and the project undertaken. At first, people could hardly believe their reality. Such was the case with Vincent as well, he had indeed forgotten about it until now. A myriad of small robotic satellites were launched with reusable rockets, each with its own AI and at all times connected to a massive computational center via relays. There the monumental computation of where each robot should stand was made, so that any unsubscribed person would get shaded. It was akin to a Dyson swarm, but unfortunately, on the wrong celestial body.
And there it was, the last sunray to ever touch him; it blinked out. Vincent looked up, and saw the sun as in an eclipse with only its corona visible. Unhappily, he brought his gaze down, and examined the other lawn loafers. Nearly the whole place was in the dark, but two people had their own personal god rays. The chosen ones glanced around nervously. Death stares shot back at them. They left in a hurry. Vincent walked home depressed, while a robot shrouded him from orbit.
It was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness.
Months passed, and Vincent found himself the third wife of a tribe chieftain. It was the Sunset Boulevard tribe, named after the street it had occupied during its inception and not after recent events. The area was now almost permanently shaded, and vegetation had completely died out, but humans found ways to persist. Even in darkness, people managed and found things to put value in. Food, water, and shelter had become precious, while electronic gadgets lost all meaning. Vitamin D supplements were the unofficial currency.
Being the third wife had its benefits. It provided uncommon security, and his chores were simple. He had to keep the tent in order and take care of the chieftain’s many children, who were from the man’s other wives.
Vincent had come to accept this existence, which his past self would’ve found intolerable. He fell into the routine of his new life, and the days strung along, but change was inevitably brewing again behind the curtain.
It turned out that blocking large portions of sunlight made the climate go haywire. Giant planetary superstorms became a thing, and the Atlantic was consumed in a never ending hurricane of continental magnitude. It effectively cut off the Americas from Europe, which miffed the rich a bit. Although travel was restricted, they still found their lives largely unchanged, an infinite stream of AI generated entertainment and whatever else was left for money to buy paved the way to a lifetime of hedonism.
For the tribesmen life grew rougher: winters were colder, springs rainier, and summers gloomier. But people persisted. Among them, Vincent had recently become a grandmother. His new routine created distance between him and his old memories of the world that had been, a dream is all it was. As life became harder, and food became scarcer, and the planet itself grew more hostile, his chores expanded to consume more and more of his time. They left him with no time to think or reflect on what was and what could’ve been. Oddly, his present situation fulfilled him, and at the end of the day, when he lay on his roll-up bed under the rotting tent roof, he fell asleep happy.
Conditions worsened across the globe, and officials started to argue that maybe they’d been wrong in removing the sun from the poor. Perhaps, it was said, the divine disagreed with SAS. Such voices remained a minority however, because neither clerks nor politicians were prepared to separate themselves from the sweet cash inflows it produced.
Tsunamis drowned the coasts, and it rained debris from humankind’s abandoned cities across the world. At last, twilight shone over the rich as well. Their assets were submerged and ruined, but they still had money to spend. And where there’s demand there’s supply. Luxurious underground bunkers, offshore platforms, deep sea hotels, and offworld apartments were hastily constructed with the poorly understood technology of days past.
Relentless, time marched on, unperturbed by humanity’s plight, and Vincent lay on his deathbed after a long, long life. A coup had ousted the chieftain, and he no longer had the same status, but was largely left alone to his own devices out of respect for his former husband. The tribe had migrated high up on the Rockies to evade the boiling ocean. He’d even managed to convince a woman to be his wife in his later years, and had a couple of children of his own. Presently, they all sat around his disintegrated roll-up bed, in his rotting tent, and a woman he barely recognized held his hand, and a young man held a palm over his shoulder. The deep sorrow of a final goodbye lingered in their eyes. He tried to remember where’d he’d come from and how it had all begun, but his aged brain faltered.
He closed his eyes for a final time, and while his mind dissolved, one thing remained clear to him. As people drowned in their underwater havens, suffocated underground, and their bones grew weak and their flesh rotted in space, he was here, happy, with his family.

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2024.05.19 20:45 shit_happens_0 My parked car was hit - Need some advice please

Hello Reddit World, thanks everyone in advance for your help.
Yesterday my parked car (Nissan Rogue) was hit on a NYC street by a driver in a black Jeep SUV. The driver did not flee the scene, waited for me, and I now have their contact info, driver's license and insurance. I did not get the vehicle's registration (a rental). When my car was hit, it also hit a large planter from a building (doesn't seem like there's any damage besides it being moved) and my car slightly hit the vehicle in the front. It doesn't seem like much, but I saw a small dent. I left my information to the vehicle in front and he has contacted me.
They called the police when it happened, but after quite a while of waiting I called myself. With no injuries they recommended that we could just file the report online.
I have a few questions now if anyone can help:

I also called my insurance (Travelers - NJ policy) to report this, and they basically told me that if I filed a claim it might be held against how much I pay, so I put it on pause. Is this a bad move? Should I file with my insurance even if the at fault driver is accepting fault right now?
The driver called their insurance and filed a claim (or at least that's what I overheard and what they mentioned). Should I call their insurance and file a claim?
How does the third car (or the planter) play a role here? Since it was my car that hit them, could I be liable in any way? or do they have to go after the driver if they want anything in damages?
I haven't filed the police report yet, but it seems like you have to file it if you are the driver. Should I file it even if I wasn't driving the vehicle at that time? Should I get the other driver to file it? or both, just in case?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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2024.05.19 20:37 Shiirooo Exclusive interview with Famitsu and the devs

https://www.famitsu.com/article/202405/5194 (translated by DeepL: there are probably translation errors)

Shadows is the next step forward for Assassin's Creed

Mr. KARL ONNÉE, Producer
--First of all, let me say "Thank you" from us Japanese, as "Assassin's Creed" is finally coming out, which is set in Japan!
KARL: Thank you for coming here today. I have been wanting to do this work for years, so my dream has come true.
--Why did you choose the Azuchi-Momoyama period as the setting for this work?
KARL: I chose it because it is a very rich period in history. It was a time of war and political maneuvering, a time of change from rural to urban areas, and also the birth of art. I also chose it because it was the start of the unification of Japan. It was a pivotal moment for Japan. Together, these elements provided an excellent canvas on which to tell the story.
--What kind of image do you have of the Azuchi-Momoyama period?
KARL: This was a time when the feudal lords of the warring states were fighting for power in the name of unifying the country, but it was also a struggle for control of trade. Portuguese missionaries and merchants came to Japan together. The Portuguese missionaries and merchants came to Japan together, and people who wanted a beautiful country and peace. This is the kind of image we have, but I think there was a mixture of various cultures and people's thoughts. And of course, there were the warring feudal lords. These are great canvases for the story.
--What do you think should be inherited from "Assassin's Creed" and what are the unique aspects of this game?
KARL: When people think of "Assassin's Creed," they think of stealth, but shinobi fantasy is not only a perfect fit for an "Assassin's Creed" game, it also fits the DNA of the "Assassin" brand.
What we wanted to do with "Assassin's Creed Shadows" was to push stealth even further. We started this effort with the previous game, "Assassin's Creed Mirage," but we wanted to take it further with new features. Systems such as light and shadow, grappling ropes, prone, and a variety of tools available in the game provide a new experience.
The gameplay is also enriched by two characters, Naoe, a shinobi, and Yasuke, a samurai. Players will explore and discover Japan through the eyes of Naoe, a local, and one non-Japanese outsider. The game is more dynamic than ever before, pushing the limits of technology and offering an experience exclusive to current-gen consoles.
--The "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla," released in 2020, is based on the theme of "Vikings" and has been a huge sales success. As a Japanese, I feel that from a global perspective, the Japanese "shinobi" theme is even more niche, but what is your current response?
KARL: I would like to talk about how it compares to "Viking" fantasy. Both shinobi and samurai are exciting and celebrated as fantasy with power, and are widely discussed in pop culture, and we are very much inspired by them.
Shinobi were on our radar from the beginning because we thought they fit well with the "Assassins" brand, but we felt that incorporating a powerful samurai would create two different gameplay experiences and give us the opportunity to tell the story from two different perspectives. We feel that this is a powerful motif that can compete with the "Viking" motif.
--How did you like the setting of Japan as a subject matter for the latest model?
KARL: I think it was perfect. For example, the "Global Illumination" technology allowed us to explore the response of light and shadow. Some consoles are still called "Baked GI", but by using dynamic lighting and the power of the new hardware, we were able to explore the creativity.
We are now able to express not only light and shadow, but also the dynamism of nature in greater detail. Naturally, since it is set in Japan, we have never dealt with so many trees, and thus so much data, in previous works in the series. We also needed more data to seamlessly move various things at the same time because of the seasonal changes. The latest models have allowed us to realize our vision, and our ambition for this film and for "Assassin's Creed" will continue.
--Assassin's Creed Mirage marks the 15th anniversary of the game. Can we consider this work as the next step forward for the next generation of "Assassin's Creed"?
KARL: You are absolutely right. Mirage" was a tribute to existing works, but this film is the first step into a new era. We are in the era of modern equipment. With the new generation of our engine "Anvil", plus the opportunity to create a new era by using the power of the latest consoles, we are able to do what we wanted to do with "Assassin's Creed Shadows".
With technologies such as global illumination and dynamism, we are now making the game we really wanted to make.
--What are the four pillars you are focusing on in the development of this game?
KARL: We are focusing on four pillars.

The first is to create an authentic and dynamic world.
Second is the story, introducing a new form of storytelling to "Assassin's Creed" by introducing two characters with different stories and perspectives.
Third, there are two different action sequences. Samurai and Shinobi each have their own training elements and unique weapons. For example, in castles, each has a different positioning that they excel at, which makes a big difference in how they play.
And finally, there is stealth. We are promoting the importance of stealth more than ever with new systems such as light and shadow, objects in the environment, depression, and grappling ropes.

-- The launch is scheduled for November 15, 2024. What is the current development status?
KARL: Development is going very well. We are proud to say that we have done a good job, but of course it is not finished and there are still glitches. This is the result of all the work we have done so far. We are very happy with how things are going right now, and we hope you will stay tuned for more news.
-- I understand that "Assassin's Creed Infinity" was announced at the previous Ubisoft Forward and that this title will be included in the game? Also, what is the development status of that game at ......?
KARL: "Assassin's Creed Infinity" is introduced as an Animus Hub (*a hub that will function in the future as an entry point for the series), which we will talk about at a later date.
--What is your message to your fans around the world and in Japan?
KARL: We are humbled that our dream of creating a game in this setting has come true. This is a setting that our fans have been anticipating for a long time, and for us it has been a wonderful experience to work on a game that we have always wanted to make.
This game is the result of our love. We hope you enjoy it. We look forward to talking more about it in the coming months.

The Shinobi Assassin and the Legendary Samurai. Experience the different fighting styles created by these two characters.

(left) Mr. JONATHAN DUMONT (Creative Director), (right) Mr. CHARLES BENOIT (Game Director)
--When did you start the development of this work?
JONATHAN: Development began about four years ago, and research into the time period in which the film is set began immediately. There were a number of cool subjects that brought us great characters and story plots. I had a gut feeling that this was going to be a very good game.
--Was the Azuchi-Momoyama period chosen as the period setting from the pre-development stage? Did you have an idea for a major point in Japanese history, such as the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate?
JONATHAN: I started from the beginning of my study of Japanese history, but I began reading with the feeling of a student. Following the Socratic principle, you took the attitude of knowing nothing. As I read on, I found some very interesting settings.
I focused on the Azuchi-Momoyama period because I felt it was an extremely important period for Japan. It was a time of warring states, the need to unify the country, and the need to defend itself against the growing influence of other countries.
It was a grand and complex period, and there are many stories that can be told from different angles. Among the heroes of the unification of Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Oda Nobunaga are best known among the outstanding characters in Japanese history.
Not only war, but also politics are involved, and they are moving toward the peace that will eventually come, with a good ending waiting somewhere in the middle. I strongly felt that this was a wonderful and interesting period that deserved to be featured.
It was also a time when the foundations of the arts were laid. Castle towns were built, the world changed, and people's relationships with each other and with art, as well as their inner lives, also changed. It was very interesting to explore this period, and I was strongly attracted to the characters who lived in this time.
-- Why did you choose the title "Shadows"?
CHARLES: From my point of view, there are two reasons. Shinobi hide in the shadows, so "Shadows" is of course inspired by that. In a way, this embraces the "Assassin" brand and shinobi.
There are other aspects to "Shadows" as well. There are "hidden things" in the game that must be discovered by the player, but they are hidden in the darkness in some way.
JONATHAN: Both characters are in a way connected to being shadowy heroes living in the underworld of this era. It's a cool title, if you can think of it this way.
--Why did you choose two main characters and two fighting styles? Also, what kind of combat action can the Shinobi and Samurai experience respectively?
JONATHAN: One of the reasons for the separation of the two styles is that from the beginning of development, we wanted to have two distinct and cool archetypes to play with: the samurai and the shinobi.
We also wanted to make sure that this fantasy was as close to reality and expectation as possible without being diluted. I also often felt the need to have two points of view in the development of the story, since history is rarely clearly black and white. The two protagonists provided interesting dynamics and perspectives on how to approach the game.
CHARLES: I think it is very interesting that in combat, both the samurai and the shinobi have special types of weapons. Therefore, the style of combat in this work is built on a more weapon-based approach.
There are weapons that only Samurai can use, and the same goes for Shinobi. The player can get a good feel for the two different fighting styles. And it is possible to switch between them.
--What weapons can Naoe and Yasuke use?
CHARLES: Both players have different types of weapons. For Naoe, we went for a more classic fantasy type shinobi. The chain scythe is a weapon that covers a wide area and can only be used by Naoe.
In addition, she also has a dagger used at close range, which can be combined with a hidden blade (Hidden Blade). Naoe can fight very quickly and efficiently with these.
On the other hand, Yasuke, who excels at overpowering with force, is given more types of weapons, some of which are firearms type weapons. They also have the typical samurai bow.
--Why did you choose to make the shinobi Naoe an original character and the samurai Yasuke a historical figure?
JONATHAN: Even though they are well known in Japan, at least in North America, not much is known about farmers, what happened to them, and where the Shinobi came from.
So we decided to introduce a figure from Iga who is shrouded in mystery. We considered historical figures from the region, but we preferred a sense of mystery, so we came up with Naoe as someone who may or may not have actually existed.
As for Yasuke, from the beginning we thought that a story about the arrival of the Portuguese would be a very good way to tell the story of the crisis in Japan. The team liked the character Yasuke, and we thought we could use him to show the promise of discovering Japan.
We thought that if we started with a samurai already in Japanese society, he would be a very interesting and intriguing character, with concepts that we don't necessarily know. And it would also be interesting to see what happened to him. He starts out as a character who is already rooted in history, and we are curious to find out what happens to him.
I thought they would make a cool team, complementing each other in terms of storytelling, physique, and family background.
--What did you keep in mind when creating the scenario where the two main characters switch? What were some of the challenges?
JONATHAN: I wanted the audience to feel that "both are the main characters," but this was more complicated than it seems. Their stories overlap in places, but I wanted to make sure that as the game progresses, you gradually discover more and more about both characters. They have similar goals and motivations, but they are not 100% the same, which made it complicated and difficult to maintain their individual personalities.
Naturally, the quest can be played by either character. If a quest needs to be started by one character and completed by the other, the settings must accommodate both play styles. Thus, although it can be complicated, there are many opportunities to tell the story from one of the two perspectives.
Having two different points of view is a lot of fun, but there were some complications, such as having to use new technology in the conversation tools. There were some cool things, however. It is interesting that in the conversational scenes, the player decides which of the two protagonists speaks and they ask for different things. This is cool in a way.
CHARLES: Both characters are attacking the castle and at some point the player is asked if they want to continue with Yasuke or Naoe, both are interesting. At various points the player must make these choices.
The stories are independent, so if you want to know more about Naoe's or Yasuke's past, you can play as one character and delve into that character's story.
--Are there areas of action that differ, such as places that only Naoe, a shinobi, is allowed to enter?
JONATHAN: There are areas where both Naoe and Yasuke have different areas of activity. I can't go into details because there are a few surprises, but since Naoe can use a hooked rope, there are places that are almost exclusively accessible to her.
The world is designed to be enjoyed by both characters, and players can switch between the two at will.
Of course, if you want to reach the final point of the world or reach the summit through the ruins, then perhaps Naoe is the better choice. However, if you want to break through the fort head-on alone and open the way, Yasuke seems like a better choice. Of course, you can play with either character.
CHARLES: Each character also has specific actions. Naoe can hook the hooked rope to a specific spot and move like a pendulum, or hook the hook to a high spot and climb the rope to get to where she wants to go faster than Yasuke. However, Yasuke can use a shoulder bash to break down reinforced doors.
Yasuke can also perform parkour very efficiently in a more daring way. What can be felt when Yasuke performs parkour is how the crowd reacts. Because Yasuke is a samurai and exudes dignity as a superior class, the crowd reacts accordingly. Naoe, on the other hand, gives the impression of being more integrated into the world.
--Can you both use the Hidden Blade, Hawk's Eye, and other Assassin abilities?
CHARLES: Without spoiling anything, the traditional skills of the Assassins are mainly for Naoe. However, there is another mechanism called "Kantori" (tentative name) that can be used when you want to find an enemy or target person, and this can be used by both of them.
You can use free aim to look around, but you cannot see through walls. Yasuke can also be killed by stealth, but in a more direct and easier way. Even with stealth, there will be some sound, so it is a "stealth-like" approach.
JONATHAN: Kantori (tentative name) can be used to find many things in your current location. It is a very good guide for a certain area, but it does not take all the fun out of exploration. It is a good guide because you can learn a little more about where you want to go, but you are left with the surprise of discovering something.
-- Is there a skill tree that makes Naoe more combat-oriented or enhances Yasuke's stealth?
CHARLES: Both have skills that are more combat-oriented and stealth-oriented. Also, some equipment has effects such as increased resistance when attacked. We also offer perks that enhance your abilities in combat.
Naoe, enhanced to be more combat-oriented, has an advantage in melee combat compared to Naoe, enhanced to be more stealth-oriented. Both have a range, but cannot go in completely opposite directions. There is some overlap between the two, but we have made sure that the characteristics of each ability are properly felt.
--Please explain the skill system.
JONATHAN: Both characters share XP and level up together, but the rest of the system is a bit similar to that of "Assassin's Creed Odyssey".
XP and character abilities are available, weapons can be crafted to some degree, and various upgrades can be made as the game progresses. Weapons are not stand-alone, but for two, so each weapon has its own unique skill system. Players should not feel any discomfort, but this is a very different part of the game from the past.
CHARLES: There are two things that were very important to us in terms of skills.
First, we have to be very aware of archetypes. In Japan, there are distinct archetypes, such as the armor-clad samurai, the revolting monk, and the bandit, which are quite different. We try to make it clear to the player who is stronger, and we try to make that part of the leveling process as important as possible. Samurai are always stronger than bandits.
Secondly, player skill is added to the mix. The better you are at timing, reading attacks, understanding weapons, etc., the better you will be and the further ahead you will be.
--What is the volume of the map compared to past works? I would also like to know how you decided on the scale of this work.
JONATHAN: The biggest difference is the scale ratio. The mountains are not the actual size, but we wanted them to be true forests, consisting of trees of a certain size, so that you feel you are in a forest. To achieve this, we needed space.
We also decided to keep it close to a realistic scale, so we could feel the breath of many things. When we visited Japan and saw the castle, we were so glad we made this decision. Japanese castles are huge! Of course, we had seen pictures of castles before and thought they were big and magnificent, but when we saw them in person, they were astonishingly large.
And I wanted more space to explore the castle. Castles were built to be large battlegrounds, you know. You need space to build intricate walls for defense.
The overall scale of the map is similar to the size of the map in Origins. However, the scale ratio makes it feel more realistic. The open space leads to secluded areas throughout the game, which will be fun to explore. This sense of scale is a very interesting aspect of this film for us.
CHARLES: The story led us to choose which locations in Japan we would choose. The major events in Kyoto, around Osaka, and around Azuchi Castle took place in the same area, so we were able to focus on that.
JONATHAN: Of course, we had to choose a size that matched the game, but I think it was the perfect size for this story and type of game.
--Since the game is set in the Warring States period, is there a system that allows players to participate in battles?
JONATHAN: We see several battles in the story, and the battle at Iga is playable. There are other battles as well, but I can't talk about them right now. The game is set in the Warring States period, but it is not only about battles. It is a game that allows you to travel and discover that world.
--What challenges have you faced and what have you been able to achieve as a result?
JONATHAN: By making the big decision to go completely modern and demanding a very high level from the "Anvil" engine, we were able to increase the number of particles, create a more realistic atmosphere, and expand the graphical possibilities of the changing seasons.
This allowed us to work on a fresh new Assassin's Creed. This was a great opportunity for us to take a big leap forward in graphics.
CHARLES: Also, thanks to the new global illumination system, we were able to take advantage of light and shadow, which had a huge impact on the gameplay and stealth approach. For example, enemies became aware of our presence through our shadows, enemies gathered for warmth under a fire in the winter, or shadows through shoji screens depicted enemy presence, giving a new dimension to stealth.

By having two main characters, it is possible to show a wider range of angles and different perspectives.

(left) BROOKE DAVIES, Associate Narrative Director, (right) SACHI SCHMIDT-HORI, Narrative Consultant
--Did you choose the Azuchi-Momoyama period as the period setting from the pre-production stage?
BROOKE: I joined the project after the choice of period had been made, so the Azuchi-Momoyama period had already been chosen. This period offered so many wonderful opportunities from a narrative perspective. The complexity and duality of the period is well reflected in the characters of Naoe and Yasuke.
--What were you aware of and what were the challenges in creating a scenario where the two main characters switch?
BROOKE: From a storytelling perspective, I see it more as a wonderful opportunity than a challenge. When I write a story, I try to show rather than tell, and having two characters allows me to show what's going on from a wider range of angles and different perspectives. I hope this will encourage players to want to share their feelings with them.
--What do you think are the most important points in bringing original characters and historical figures into the game?
BROOKE: Both offer different and unique opportunities. With regard to Yasuke, I found him very interesting historically because we know some things about him, but there are many unknowns. So we needed to fill in the blanks in the story. It is important to note that Yasuke is a historical figure.
And in the case of Naoe, an original character, we were able to draw the story freely to some extent. The fact that she is a member of the Fujibayashi family and that her father is Masayasu Fujibayashi Nagato Mamoru allowed us to place her firmly within the setting. Because Yasuke is a real person but appears as a foreign-born samurai, the Japanese-born Naoe is on equal footing with Yasuke, although she has a different perspective.
--Will other historical figures appear besides Nobunaga Oda and Yasuke?
BROOKE: You will meet Luis Frois (a Jesuit missionary) at the meeting in Azuchi Castle. Also, Nene and Oichi will appear. The Japanese art renaissance that began in the Azuchi-Momoyama period blossomed in the Edo period, and you will also meet Sen no Rikyu, Kano Eitoku, and other important figures.
--Please tell us what year the story will be depicted.
BROOKE: I can't tell you what players will see, but I think it covers a part of the Azuchi-Momoyama period, from 1579 to 1584.
--I think the appeal of the series is to depict the struggle between the Assassin Order and the Templars while taking into account the history, but I would like to ask if there were any difficulties in putting the Azuchi-Momoyama period into it.
BROOKE: I don't want to mention the Knights Templar because I don't want to spoil anything, but the fascination and dynamics of this period are very interesting and provided wonderful opportunities for storytelling.
--How did you go about creating a world with a realistic feel of the Azuchi-Momoyama period?
BROOKE: We were very lucky to work with the Environment Team. The visuals they created for the game provided a great backdrop for the story.
The in-world experience added so much to the story. What we see from the stories and characters of this time period is complexity. I also believe that many of the people surrounding the World had their own struggles.
It was a very difficult time historically, and we see duality. Nothing is ever clear-cut and black and white. In warfare, two groups face each other and are confronted with different perspectives. But in the midst of it all, there are glimpses of hope for the future as we know it, which will later blossom.
--What advice did you actually give?
HORI: One scene that left a strong impression on me was the scene where Nobunaga's sister, Oichi, remarries Katsuie Shibata. In the original story we received, it was thought that the two families decided on their own without regard to Oichi's intentions, and Katsuie was portrayed negatively because he was more than 20 years older than Oichi.
So I spoke with BROOKE and the team and asked them to change it. Oichi had young children after the death of her husband Nagamasa Asai, so if her remarriage was to Katsuie, a trusted man who had served Nobunaga, she would have married him as a matter of course. When I explained that it was better to portray it in a positive light, it was a new discovery for the BROOKEs, and they were very moved by it. The rewritten version of the episode was very moving.
The other scene is the tea ceremony scene featuring Sen no Rikyu. Chanoyu is widely known to be translated as tea ceremony, but experts say it is a mistranslation. After researching the misunderstanding over here, I advised them, as far as I could understand, not to use a teapot or tea leaves, for example.
--Even we Japanese have a strong image of "ninja" as a fantasy. Did you encounter any difficulties with the theme of "ninja" in order to achieve a high level of fidelity to the historical reconstruction?
HORI: Ninja are certainly a fantasy, so I think it's a good thing that we can express ourselves creatively and without reservation. However, there are also dedicated ninja fans and communities around the world, and I am not sure to what extent they see the ninja as a real existence, or as an entity that existed in history.
Therefore, the extent to which ninja are represented in the game depends on the level of tolerance of the avid shinobi fans. I discussed this with the members of the development team. We did not have a specific policy on how much to express, but made decisions on a case-by-case basis. We decided on a case-by-case basis. We would say, "This is an acceptable creative expression," or "This is stereotypical", so let's not do that.
--I'm sure there are many references, but which one left a particularly strong impression on you?
BROOKE: The first book I looked through was "Nobunaga no Kouki" by Ota Ushiichi (Azuchi-Momoyama period, military commander and military history author). I was impressed by his personal observations as he recounts the details. We can learn a lot of historical facts from reading history books, but this author incorporated his own views so that I felt I could understand even his character and what it was like to live in that era, and I was completely drawn in. I was thrilled to be able to portray this time period and the people in this book.
--The drama "Shogun" which is set in a similar time period, has been a hit, and I hope that this work will attract the same kind of attention from game fans. I understand that you have prepared a "Discovery Tour" that allows visitors to freely walk around the game world with historical explanations.
BROOKE: I can't answer about the Discovery Tour today, but I am glad to see that interest in the setting and time period of the game is growing. I look forward to the day when we can bring this film to you.

Gathering a lot of information to recreate 16th century Japan and build a living world

(left) THIERRY DANSEREAU, Art Director, (right) STÉPHANIE-ANNE RUATTA, Historical Supervisor and World Director
--Please tell us what kind of materials you used as references to describe the field and the characters' costumes in the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
THIERRY: I have been working with experts and consultants for a long time, but for the characters, I referred to museum exhibits and books for their appearances and costumes. I visited several museums, did my research, and checked the materials with STÉPHANIE-ANNE.
Based on these, we created the characters. We also referred to descriptions in the books about the colors and the flags people carried. We used multiple sources, but we have checked them for historical accuracy.
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: For several years we had the help of experts, but we also did research with a Japanese studio and team. We used different kinds of sources to make sure the team got it right and had all the information they needed to reconstruct what Japan looked like in the 16th century.
We used museum databases, as THIERRY mentioned, but we also used inscriptions, scientific books, articles, and medieval depositions. For example, the Principles of Nobunaga has been translated into English, so we used that as a reference to describe 16th century Japan. I also referred to the documents of Luis Frois from the same period, which compare European and Japanese society.
--This period was also a time when there was a large influx of immigrants. Will you also depict the episodes, lifestyles, and culture of these people (missionaries, merchants, etc.) as well as Yasuke?
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: Yes, it is important to introduce the presence of Portuguese missionaries and merchants in the 16th century. They influenced the course of warfare during this period and the changing power of certain merchants in Japan.
--I am wondering what castles, shrines and temples that symbolize the Azuchi-Momoyama period will appear in the game. Although the game is set in the Kansai region, is the Osaka Castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi ......?
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: The era is represented by the construction of various castles and castle towns, so players will discover a wide variety of castle types and castles destroyed in battle. The Azuchi Castle, which is related to the name of the era, will also be featured.
THIERRY: Himeji Castle, Osaka Castle, and Takeda Castle are also available, and it is wonderful that players can visit and play in these castles. I think this is one of the strengths of the franchise, but all of the castles are based on actual historical blueprints, which I think is very unique, both as an experience and a learning opportunity.
The Koyasan Okunoin Cemetery is the oldest graveyard in Japan, which can also be seen in the game. There are too many to mention them all, but thanks to STÉPHANIE-ANNE and the experts, I think they are well described and it is wonderful that players will be able to travel to these places.
--The architectural style and decoration of the buildings is a different culture from the previous works in the series. What were you conscious of in recreating the culture and what were the challenges? I am also interested in the possibility of diving on the "Shachihoko".
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: The building team did a lot of research, and then we checked the results with experts and asked them to add the elements needed to build a great castle. We did research to recreate the decorations of not only the castle, but also the temples and shrines, and also to find out what materials were used to make them.
THIERRY: The colors also change over time, so we made adjustments to that as well. Of course, this is "Assassin's Creed," so you can climb anywhere and jump from almost anywhere. Exploring is fun.
--Japanese period games tend to be rather subdued, but were there any barriers to making it a worldwide production?
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: It's a game based on history, and we want players to have the opportunity to play with history. This period is so fascinating and celebrated, and has had such an impact on pop culture, that we were fortunate to have the help of renowned experts to make sure we had all the information we needed to faithfully recreate medieval Japan in the 16th century.
We maintained historical fidelity in this film because it was a rich period with so much to talk about and we didn't feel the need to change it. It is a rich setting, so there is an experience that goes into fantasy, but keeping it authentic was our primary goal.
--In the main storyline, can we experience famous episodes from the Azuchi-Momoyama period (such as the Battle of Nagashino, the Honnoji Incident, the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute, etc.)?
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: You will have to wait a little longer for that.
--In the recent series, "Origins," "Odyssey," and "Valhalla," you can enjoy the connection to mythology and fantasy elements based on mythological themes. Will this work also contain elements based on Japanese mythology, yokai, and other fictional creatures?
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: That is a very good question, but I will answer this one later.
--This work also reproduces the four seasons of Japan. Which season did you start first? And which seasons were particularly difficult to express?
THIERRY: I started with spring. We all know about cherry blossoms, and I think they are the most symbolic Japanese element for foreigners. And the big difference is winter. I wouldn't say that winter is more complicated because it has many different expressions, but it was very different from spring, summer, and fall, and the challenges were also different.
--What was particular about the representation of water, such as waterfalls, rivers, lakes, etc.?
THIERRY: All of the water topics were very important to us. We knew that there is a Shinto belief in waterfalls and rivers, and that they are important places in the Japanese eco-system. Even the blueprints of the suburbs are lined with irrigation canals, and they even go into the houses. Thus, we knew that water is a key component of Japanese culture, especially for agriculture.
This is why we installed drains everywhere in this work. The presence of water in the Japanese landscape was different, so we took it seriously and treated it as an inviolable part of the Japanese landscape and way of life.
--What are some of your favorite places, castles, or cultures that appear in your work?
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: That's difficult.
THIERRY: My favorite is Takeda Castle. It is on top of a high mountain and is called the castle in the sky, and I like this location. I can't say it's fair because we built it ourselves, but there are many other great places to visit.
It was a lot of work to create the forest, but I really enjoy looking at the landscape. I also like how all the ecosystems interact with each other, such as the clouds in the weather system. It's not a location, but I enjoy it because it encompasses the whole game.
STÉPHANIE-ANNE: I was impressed by the "Rakuchu Rakugaizu," Japanese folding screens from this period. I was fascinated by the fact that just by looking at them, one could come into contact with the vivid world of this period.
The artistic touch is something special. I have never seen anything so full of art. I truly admire the artists of this era.
THIERRY: I also think the most striking thing for me was the harmony of nature and architecture. I visited the site and found many places, and I could see how everything was deliberately composed.
I was told that trees were planted while the chedi was being built at the time, but everything looked perfect. Also, the culture loves the age and values it, so they cherish moss and things that have taken root there. Japan has maintained these places so they still exist and are still in use.
I realized that we are dealing with a subject that has a long history. It is also a culture that values space, living space. These were the most exciting discoveries during my travels in Japan.

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Game	System	Condition
Centipede	Gameboy	Loose
Ice Hockey	NES	Loose
Skate or Die	NES	Loose
Super Mario and Duck Hunt	NES	Loose
Namco Museum 64	N64	Loose, untested
Kirby 64 (Hoshi no Kirby 64)	N64	Loose
Hey You Pikachu (Pikachu Genki Dechu)	N64	Loose
マリオパーティ - Mario Party (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Mario Party 3 (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Mario Golf (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Pokemon Stadium Gold Silver (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Yoshi's Story (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Danganronpa Decadence Collectors Edition	Switch	CIB
Sonic Mania	Switch	Case and Slipcover only
Super Robot Wars 30	Switch	NIB
Namco Museum	PS2	Loose
Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time	PSP	Loose (game store stickers)
Persona 4 Golden	PS Vita	Loose
Fifa 14	PS4	CiB
Ghost Trick (JP Import)	PS4	CIB
Marvel Avengers	PS4	NIB
Sega Genesis Classics	PS4	CIB
AEW Fight Forever	PS5	CIB
Wolfenstein Old/New	Xbox One	CiB
Monster Hunter World	Xbox One	CiB
NHL 96	Genesis	Loose

Misc items
Gameboy Four Player Adapter DMG-07
Gamestop Gamecube Controllers
Nintendo 3ds off brand charger.
Xbox 360 Media Remote (short)
Xbox 360 Media Remote (long)
Mario Golf Super Rush Pin Set
Xbox Core Wireless controller, white (has a black battery back for a rechargable battery. Standard batteries still fit)
Black Nintendo Wii (bad disc drive), softmod installed (no games included) includes 1 Wii remote, RCA cables, power adapter and 2 Gamestop Gamecube controllers
SoftModded Wii (bad disc drive), power, AV, WiiMote (no games included)
SOUNDTRACKS

Wants:

Nine Persons Nine Hours Nine Doors
Zero Time Dilemna
Blood Bowl 3
Famicom Detective Club
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord
Return of Obia Dinn
The Centenial Case: Shijima Story
Wolf Among Us
Playstation Vita consoles
Playstation Vita games
Steam Games
Your list

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2024.05.19 20:33 Pyalamode Early June Itinerary Check

First time travelers to Japan. There will be 5 of us, 3 adults, one college student, 1 preteen.
I've kept our schedule fairly loose. We only have a couple of reservations (Team Borderless and hiking Fushimi Inari).
I haven't purchased any shinkansen tickets. Figured based on everyones comments we will be safe getting them once we arrive.
No restaurant reservations. Sounds like they really aren't needed. We don't plan to do anything very fancy and I expect to wait in lines. Konbini for most breakfasts.
I've created several maps based on areas with areas of interests, landmarks, shopping, restaurants and coffee.
I'd love feedback. It's really hard to gauge how much we will cover in a day. I'd guess the weekends will be more slammed than weekdays so those days may cover less.
Fri, May 31st

Fingers crossed that travel to Japan goes smoothly, we arrive at Haneda at 3:40pm
After withdrawing money (have Suica on iPhones and using AT&T International plan), we take transport to Airbnb in Shibuya.
Use the night to explore surrounding area of Airbnb and grab something to eat.

Sat, Jun 1st - Shibuya + Harajuku

Plan to keep breakfasts simple throughout the trip. Mainly konbini and local coffee shops.
Take train to Harajuku station early morning and visit Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi park. Explore Harajuku, Takeshita Street, Cat Street, etc… slowly making our way towards Shibuya. Once in Shibuya, explore and shop. Hoping this will be the entire day, ending close to the airbnb.

Not sure whether this area needs an entire day dedicated to it. I just didn’t want to kill us the first day and be close to our airbnb in case we are not fully recovered from all the flying.
Sun, Jun 2nd - Shinjuku + Kabukicho

Spend the morning and afternoon exploring Shinjuku district.
Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Hanazono Shrine
Find Godzilla Head and 3D billboard
Visit Kabukicho in the evening

Mon, Jun 3nd - Roppongi

Reservation at Team Borderless at 11am.
After TB, explore surrounding area. Explore Azabudai Hills, Zoo-ji Temple.

Tue, Jun 4th - Kawagoe

Take early train to Kawagoe
Explore Kawagoe Kita-in Temple, Renkeiji Temple, Kurazukuri no Machinami / Warehouse District, CANDY LANE- Kashiya Yokocho, Kawagoe Castle Hommaru Palace. Head back to station, visiting Cree Mall in route

Wed, Jun 5th - Open Day

Leaving this day open for areas we want to hit again…. and/or Akihabara

Thur, Jun 6th - Travel to Kyoto

Shinkansen early. Once we arrive, gauge how much time we have before airbnb checkin. We will either store bags at the station and explore surrounding area of Kyoto station or go directly to the Airbnb.
Explore Kyoto Station
Visit Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Shoseien Garden

Fri, Jun 7th - Higashiyama/Eastern Kyoto

Walk to Kiyomizu-Gojō Station. Take Keihan Main Line to Gion-Shijo Station
Walk down Shirakawa Lane to Shinbashi-dori
Visit Chion-in Temple
Walk to Maruyama Park & Yasaka Shrine
Visit Isibekouji (walkable neighborhood)
Walk east to visit Kenninji Temple
Follow Yasaka-dori to Hōkan-ji Temple
Proceed down Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Path toward final destination, Kiyomizu-dera

Sat, Jun 8th - Central Kyoto

Plan to get up early (Leave by 8:45)
Walk to to Nishiki Market for breakfast (opens 9am)
Walk to Gion-Shijo StationS. Take Keihan Main Line to Demachiyanagi Station.
Visit Shimogamo Shrine
Walk south towards Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace
Visit Nijō Castle
Head to Pontocho Alley for lunch
Walk along the Kamogawa River and enjoy the scenic views.
Visit Kyoto International Manga Museum.

Sun, Jun 9th - Fushimi Inari

We have a hiking tour scheduled for 8-12 (the one you supposedly get taken to hidden paths) I figure this will drain our party so the rest of the day will be open. If we aren’t too tired, maybe head over and explore Tofuku-ji Temple

Mon, Jun 10th - Nara

Early train to Nara
Explore Kofuku-ji, Isuien Garden and Neiraku Museum, Tōdai-ji, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha, Higashimuki Shopping Street

Tue, Jun 11th - Open Day, Last Day in Kyoto
Not sure whether we will be exhausted at this point or night. We have several areas on our list. Either..

Go further Northeast and visit Higashiyama Jisho-ji (Silver Pavilion), Philosopher's Path, Heian-jingū Shrine and Awata Shrine

Head west and visit Arashiyama

Head North/Northwest and visit Golden Pavilion, Ryōan-ji, Imamiya Shrine, Wara Tenjingu Shrine, Hirano Jinja, etc….

Wed, Jun 12th - Travel Back to Tokyo
We have a hotel in Ginza. Figured we’d explore that area once we arrive and check into the hotel. This is our last full day in Japan. It’ll probably be just shopping and eating.
Wed, Jun 13th - Fly Home
Our flight doesnt leave until close to 6pm so we may have some light exploration before heading to the airport. No real goals.
The last couple of days will be based on how everyone is feeling. We may hit other areas if we still have energy.

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2024.05.19 20:33 necrochaos [USA-MI] [H] Games for Nintendo Switch/Playstation/Xbox and other items [W] Paypal

I'm only accepting Friends and Family. I have over 200+ trades here. I am a trustworthy seller.
Shipping not included. Will ask for PM with zipcode to confirm shipping prices

Game	System	Condition	Price
Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time	PSP	Loose (has sticker from game store)	10
Persona 4 Golden	PS Vita	Loose	15
Fifa 14	PS4	CiB	2
Ghost Trick (JP Import)	PS4	CIB	30
Marvel Avengers	PS4	NIB	10
Sega Genesis Classics	PS4	CIB	15
AEW Fight Forever	PS5	CIB	20
Centipede	Gameboy	Loose	6
Ice Hockey	NES	Loose	5
Skate or Die	NES	Loose	5
Super Mario and Duck Hunt	NES	Loose	9
Rock Band 2	Wii	CiB	6
Wii Play	Wii	CiB (rental stickers	6
Namco Museum 64	N64	Loose, untested	9
マリオパーティ - Mario Party (Japanese)	N64	Loose	16
Mario Party 3 (Japanese)	N64	Loose	12
Mario Golf (Japanese)	N64	Loose	4
Yoshi's Story (Japanese)	N64	Loose	8
Kirby 64 (Hoshi no Kirby 64)	N64	Loose	10
Hey You Pikachu (Pikachu Genki Dechu)	N64	Loose	7
Pokemon Stadium Gold Silver (Japanese)	N64	Loose	20
Danganronpa Decadence Collectors Edition	Switch	CIB	100
Super Robot Wars 30	Switch	NIB	45
Monster Hunter World	Xbox One	CIB	5
Wolfenstein New OrdeNew Blood	Xbox One	CIB	8
NBA Live 97	Genesis	CiB	5
NHL 96	Genesis	Loose	4
Wireless Controller Cable	Xbox 360	Loose	10
Memory Card (64 MB)	Xbox 360	Loose	5

SOUNDTRACKS

ACCESSORIES
2 Gamestop Gamecube Controllers $15 each
Xbox 360 Media Remote (short one) $4
Xbox 360 Media Remote (long one) $5
Mario Golf Super Rush Pin Set $8
Xbox Core Wireless controller, white (has a black battery back for a rechargable battery. Standard batteries still fit) $30
Black Nintendo Wii (bad disc drive), softmod installed (no games included) includes 1 Wii remote, RCA cables, power adapter and 2 Gamestop Gamecube controllers - $65

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2024.05.19 20:32 morganmachine91 Looking for recommendations on a MT that supports VHF/UHF, is unlockable, and is programmable with chirp

Hey there,
Just got my GMRS license, and I have a couple Quansheng uv-k8s that ive been having a blast playing with.
I’m looking for a MT with a similar feature-set, but would love something higher quality if it’s affordable.
Primary use case is commutation in convoys while traveling with family and while off-roading. I’d also like to experiment with using it as a repeater while hiking/camping but that would be further down the road and isn’t super important.
I’ve been enjoying using chirp and it would be nice to be able to use it to share my saved frequencies, but I’ve been having trouble determining which devices are chirp-supported (or if that’s even that big of a deal).
One option that I’ve considered is just getting a mag mount antenna for my up-k8, but I’m worried about the low power and it would also be nice to have something dedicated.
Another option that I’ve been thinking about is the TYT-9800 (found it for 195 from aliexpress)
Seen a ton of recommendations for it and it checks all the boxes for me, but it’s just on the high end of what I would want to spend. If there’s another device that would let me save some cash for mounting hardware/antennas, that’d be awesome.
Don’t think I really need 50w, especially since I’ve read that increased power doesn’t have a huge effect at UHF
Thanks a ton, also, I’m very new to the hobby so any unrelated advice or corrections about anything I’ve said is very much appreciated

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2024.05.19 20:31 ZealousidealFig6242 Which second hand thinkpad? E.g. T490s or X1 Yoga 6. Gen

Hey,
I want to buy a second hand Thinkpad and would really appreciate some opinions. I want a 14" device to use for the next years with Xubuntu for average daily usage (many tabs internet with youtube, email etc.) + some coding (nothing resource heavy), both with my USB C dock, as well as during traveling.
I am in Europe and found relatively good offers for:

T490s i5-8365u multitouch
X1 Yoga Gen 6, i5-1145G7, IPS FHD (1920x1200) [around 2x the price of the T490s]

Both are with 16GB ram, 256GB SSD (which I might upgrade). I will not use the touch/yoga features in either case.
I know that these are hard to compare as they are very different. But since they both have good second hand offers here, I would still love your opinion:

I think the display would be much better for the yoga?
I heard the 11th generation processors cause quite some problems (heat and thus noise), and the i5-8365u is to be preferred. Is this true, or not a problem in practice?
Are there any other big differences? I heard the X1 Yoga is even higher built quality?

My preliminary opinion so far: I assume the T490s would be sufficient for at least the next 3 years. If I were to buy another second hand one device for the same price afterwards, this will likely be the more cost efficient option long term. So the main advantage of the Yoga for me would be the better display.

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2024.05.19 20:19 Mazza_MN 1.4 TSI vs 2.0 TDI

I'm looking to get a new car within a year, and I've settled on either a SEAT Leon Fr, or a VW Golf TDI or TSI. The age range is between 2015-2019. My budget is £10k.
In both cases the two engine options are a 1.4 petrol engine or a 2 litre diesel engine. Both being around 150 bhp.
Some of the options have ACT, and some of the SEAT's petrol engines are an EcoTSI. I don't know if those make a significant difference.
I know that how you use the car should dictate which one you get, but I'm not sure which is best for me. I do 8-10k miles every year - that's a mix of regular 30+ minute trips, sustaining up to 70mph, (around 20+ miles in one direction) and shorter trips around town, not going above 40mph.
Has anyone got any thoughts on this, or any information that I should know?
Any help would be much appreciated!

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