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Happy Little Christmas Villages!

2013.11.23 21:31 Happy Little Christmas Villages!

Share your Christmas village, or look at other people's villages. Large and small are welcome.
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2019.03.30 17:59 StellarChurch PuzzleCombat

The official subreddit for the new mobile game Puzzle Combat from Small Giant Games. Discuss tips and strategies, ask questions and make friends with other players around the globe.
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2013.07.02 16:42 SilentZPro 1914-1918 WW1 Game Series

The 1914-1918 WW1 Game Series currently includes Verdun and Tannenberg, developed by BlackMill Games and M2H. These realistic WW1 shooters let players choose from a range of squads from across the war, as they fight for control of the ever-changing frontlines. Verdun is available on Steam, Xbox One and PS4. Tannenberg is available on Steam.
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2024.05.20 09:22 Icy-Lingonberry-2574 Translation & Release Status Update/Discussion - May 19

This is the weekly translation status update thread. Use this thread to discuss translation news, issues, titles you're looking forward to, etc.
Note: This is simply a mirror from 4chan's weekly thread on the /jp/ board. All credit goes to the user VNTS there. Entries in Bold have had changes since last week
Fan Translations
Official work
MangaGamer
JAST
Age titles
Sekai/Denpa
VisualArts
Nekonyan
PQube
Dualtail
Frontwing
Fakku
Saikey Studios (mix of official/unofficial)
HyoukanOpera
MAGES. GAMES
Voltage Inc.
Aksys
B-cluster
MediBang Inc.-
Kamitsubaki Studio
Dayu Zixun
Shiravune
Dramatic Create
Kagura Games
Aniplex
Spike Chunsoft
Love Lab
DLsite
Idea Factory
CRAFTWORK
Harukaze
Moonchime
Alice In Dissonance
G-mode
HyoukanOpera
MiKandi Japan
PRODUCTION PENCIL
072 Project
F&C
Eroge Japan
Tensei Games
GRAVITY GAME ARISE
Dark [Word I can't say due to Automod deleting my posts:(]
MintLip
Cherry Kiss
**Umesoft
Other
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2024.05.20 09:19 Khomuna Desirable Weapon/Spacesuit Modding and Ship Building Improvements

Some very obvious QOL features were left out of the crafting/building activities, one of them was featured in previous games and is greatly missed, here's what I wanna see in a future update:
Detaching and Storing Weapon/Spacesuit Mods:
Having to re-craft all your mods every time you find a new version of a weapon gets old REAL fast. Fallout 4 had the perfect system, on top of being able to craft mods, you could also remove them from weapons, attach them to other weapons of the same model (without needing to level "Gun Nut"), store them for later use or buy/sell them separately. It makes no sense that in Starfield an attachment that took valuable resources to make is destroyed once you replace it, same goes for spacesuit mods.
Building a Ship From Scratch:
Makes no sense to me that you need a base ship to modify, more often than not a final build ends with none of the original parts, so why do we need the base for? We should have the option to start the Ship Builder from a blank slate when talking to a Ship Services Technician or vendor. Maybe make so this feature requires 1 rank of Ship Design so new players don't get overwhelmed.
Saving WIP/Project Ships:
To complement the ability to build from scratch, we should be able to save a ship even when it has essential parts missing, as long as it's not your Home Ship. This prevents the player from getting stuck when building from scratch if a vendor doesn't have one of the essential parts. Also, this way we're not forced to buy placeholder parts in order to exit the editor when a vendor doesn't have the parts we want.
Storing Ship Parts:
We should have the ability to store ship parts for later use, as well as the ability to sell them directly from said storage. With the current system if a player wants to try a new part (a weapon for example) they're forced to replace their current one, getting a laughable amount of credits back on trade-in. Give us the option to store the part in the editor, so if we want that part back we can just install it back from storage. This also opens up the possibility of swapping parts between ships and salvaging useful parts from claimed/captured ships before selling them.
Finally: Make the Cargo Bays Useful!!!
Imagine my surprise when I installed a giant 3x2 cargo bay only to realize it doesn't add any cargo capacity to your ship... Like ??? ... As it is, cargo bays are nothing but giant cosmetic wastes of space/credits. I'm aware that there's a mod enabling this function, but c'mon, this is just a gross oversight from BGS.
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2024.05.20 09:14 Thausgt01 Cyber Core, Book Two, Chapter 09: Introductions, Salads, And Family Rivalries

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Mission Log: Day 0024

Addendum 04

Well. The jig would seem to be up, as the old folks used to say. ​
I started by dimming the north-facing windows, slowly enough to merely catch Kregorim's attention; he responded by turning his head to face them and letting his bushy eyebrows rise a bit, but generally keeping a neutral stance. Then, I animated a glowing white dot appearing on the duskward wall at roughly chest-height to my new visitor, then extending it vertically into a line, then expanding it laterally into a door. Then, I let my avatar open it 'from his side', walk through, and close it again. ​
“I'm called Joachim,” I said, animating the avatar's mouth to match my movements, along with rubbing the back of his head with his left hand. “And I have to say that that spell of yours was... an interesting experience.” ​
Kregorim nodded and offered a stiff bow. “Then we would seem to have been equal partners in the exchange,” he answered, the barest trace of a twinkle in what I could pick up of his eyes; if he had anything like a smirk under that thicket of facial hair, I couldn't detect it. “So, are there any other introductions to be made? Exchanges of oaths or demands for sacrifices, things of that nature?” ​
I chuckled, and pointed at the fabricators behind him. “Introductions, certainly. No sacrifices of baubles or blood, if that was what you expected. But I'd advise you to get some practice in making your own furniture. It'll take a bit of explaining, even if I try to trim it down.” ​
Kregorim nodded, and this time I could definitely hear a chuckle in his voice. “I would be highly disappointed were that not the case, Joachim of the mysterious outpost,” he answered. He gestured at the fabricators. “Would you mind offering a weary old scholar some assistance with these marvelous machines?” ​
I animated the avatar nodding, then waving at the walls. “You may have noticed that the chambers in which your...” the avatar coughed into one hand, then continued, “... Lord Zortemos Egenor Lignignory the Fourth has been settling have those empty frames on the walls of each room?” The avatar pointed off to one side, and a simplified version of the baseline model of the communication-screens appeared a handsbreadth away from his finger. “I can see and hear through them, and they have other functions as well, but this unit specifically includes the fullest expression of the tool.” ​
With that, I 'jumped' the avatar onto the dawnward wall of the utility room, releasing another light coughing sound to let Kregorim know where 'he' had gone. “This way, at least, I won't need to raise my voice so it carries further...” ​

Addendum 05:

Kregorim turned out to be a very quick study. I walked him through designing some new clothes, starting from the base model of a Chinese scholastic robe but incorporating a three layers of lighter fabric in something more akin to a Japanese kimono. Yes, I helped him figure out some more practical forms of undergarments, and the very concept of 'elastic' fascinated him; I left a mental note to explore 'latex' and the organic sources thereof with him at some later point. And, of course, getting to the first pair of suitable 'house slippers' presented no challenge at all. ​
Still, I satisfied his curiosity about the need for five 'magic trunks' in rather short order, and once he got into his own set of 'wondrous finery' he tossed his 'traveling robes and unmentionables' into the 'laundry' trunk. Once he'd gotten the remaining machines programmed for things like a camp-cot and bedding, a chair and writing desk and a samovar of all things, I sort of walked him through the rest of the unit's features. ​
“Quite an array of tankards,” he commented, in the kitchen. “Stocked well enough to entertain guests of a stature from Orks all the way down to Gnomes, unless I'm very much mistaken.” ​
I animated the avatar nodding. “I'll need to explain more about that, but you and the rest of the group aren't my first guests.” ​
He nodded, and turned to face the avatar; his smile was wide enough to re-arrange the forest of his facial hair. “I'll try to keep from disappointing Lord Zee overmuch on the point,” he said, then turned to face the refrigerator. “Another magic trunk?” he asked, examining it without touching it. “Wider than the others... does this one produce foodstuffs?” ​
“Not 'produce' them, as such, but it does serve as a 'cold well', of sorts. The upper section keeps things moderately cool, the lower section keeps them frozen.” ​
That got another look of wonder out of him. “You can maintain ice in there, without magic?” he asked, pulling out the freezer-drawer and confirming it for himself. “What manner of foods are these?” he went on, examining the squared, shrink-wrapped blocks and rounded tubs. ​
“Soups, meats, and vegetables, for the most part. The rounded tubs are sort of an experiment for a dessert.” ​
“I don't suppose you could allow a hungry traveler something a bit more substantial?” ​
“You skipped past the cold box,” I pointed out. “I've been experimenting with various kinds of meats as well as vegetable dishes...” ​
“Soups of some sort...?” he asked, closing the freezer-drawer and opening the refrigerator. He paused, visibly confused, before extracting one of the wrapped and sealed 'meal bowls', turning it to examine it from three different angles, then replacing it to examine another, and then another. Finally, he selected one and turned to face the avatar. “The lid has markings resembling words, but I cannot say with confidence that I comprehend them precisely,” he said. “What is meant by... 'Pasta Salad Experiment Number 8'... if you don't mind?” ​
The avatar pointed. “The silverware you'll probably want is in the second drawer from the end,” I said. “As far as your question is concerned, I have... several different kinds of farms in the spaces below the living quarters up here on the surface, and a rather large library of information from my home that permits me to make approximations of a small but growing number of food.” I added a slight blush to the avatar's cheeks. “I have no capacity to taste or smell things, at least as you or the others might, so I have no idea whether you'll find it appetizing. All I can tell you is that I have a limited stock of various spices in the cabinet just to the right of this box, which is known as a 'refrigerator' in my language. If you feel the need to repay me for my hospitality, you're welcome to help me learn the names for the spices while we talk.” ​

Addendum 06

Kregorim devoured the first salad, admitting between bites that the Lignignory family's exit from the Ducal lands to the south had been somewhat hurried and therefore their dining-experiences had been something of a gamble. “We've managed to trade for many things as we head north,” he commented. He had figured out how to get clean drinking water from the kitchen sink into an Ork-scaled flagon without much prompting, and after swallowing five mouthfuls proceeded to turn his attention to the salad. I explained the basic ingredients and principles of 'pasta', as he considered a segment of neo-rotini on his fork. He ate it, a thoughtful expression on his face, eventually dubbing it 'surprisingly flavorful'. ​
From there, I walked him through an explanation of the 'dish washer' and 'stove' before guiding him through a simple tour of the rest of the house. The bathroom intrigued him, but he expressed even greater fascination with the barbecue on the back patio, especially the 'fuel pellets' I provided in sealed bags from one of the lower shelves. ​
“Why bother with such means, when these other amazing machines can cook food with greater precision?” he asked. ​
“My function, the reason I exist, is to help people recover from disasters,” I answered, when he came back inside from admiring the stonework of the patio handrails. “If they happen to be more comfortable cooking their own food over a fire, I want to help them do so. Hence, the cookfire station out there. It's called a 'barbecue grill' in my language, by the way.” ​
“...'Your language'...” he repeated, returning to the main room and settling down into his chair with a flagon of water in his right hand. “You've also mentioned 'your home' at least once in my hearing. May I ask where you come from?” ​
Hoo, boy. The tough questions... ​
“I'm from a lot further away than you might think, to begin with,” I explained. The avatar pointed south with his right hand, in the general direction of one of the four moons glowing in the sky. “For one thing, I'm from a place with only one moon.” The avatar tapped 'his side' of the wall with the other, and an equatorial-perspective image of Earth showing North and South America along with a portion of Antarctica down at the bottom. “This is a special kind of illusion, showing details of my home from far above its surface,” I explained. ​
Kregorim's eyes widened and he took a long pull from his flagon. “Seas, forests, deserts, mountains, wintry wastelands,” he murmured, attention moving from one detail to the next, until finally he straightened up in his chair. “... None of the lands with which I have knowledge appear here,” he stated. “And I suspect that this globe's other face will reveal similar mysteries.” ​
I animated the avatar shrugging. “Likely.” ​
I considered my next words very carefully. “Since I arrived here, 24 days ago, I have watched the heavens as best I can. From what I have discerned, the local star... or your sun... is measurably different than mine. I haven't been able to pick out any local planets yet, but I can say for certain that if any of the stars in your sky are the ones my people had cataloged, they're too far away for me to positively identify as such.” ​
Kregorim took that in, eyebrows twitching, and drained his flagon dry. He took it away from his mouth with a scowl, directed at the offending drinkware, but reduced its intensity before turning back to address the avatar. “I don't suppose you've managed to produce anything like a good strong ale since you've arrived?” he asked. “Our own supplies of such things are unlikely to be fit for drinking.” ​
I animated the avatar raising an eyebrow and waggling a finger. “I've none available, alas, though I do have some rather promising teas,” I told him. “You'll need to fabricate a teapot, though.” ​
He got up and proceeded to do so. As he did, I continued, “As far as your assessment of whatever ale you've managed to carry with you, I would ask you to ask the servants to pour whatever portion of it they wish to discard into the nearest convenient sink. Hopefully, you'll be able to get the word to them before they reach that stage of unloading.” ​
The avatar flicked the image of Earth away, then tapped 'his side' of the wall four more times. With each one, a new visual-window opened: one displaying the view just outside the foyer, another the main stairwell from the camera on the half-step just above the second-floor landing, the third the first-floor walkway (identifiable as such by the view of Lord Zee bustling in and out of the doorway to 'his' quarters, giving directions to the flow of 'servants') and the final one the view of the ground-floor walkway. ​
Up among the caravan, Thusarrel acted as a kind of traffic-director, guiding groups of servants with gestures and shouts to one wagon after another, in an order that made no particular sense to me. The 'flackaroos' stayed in the center, managed by three ragged-looking folk who seemed to know what they were doing; they also hurried to rake up any droppings as quickly as possible, out of the foot-traffic of the flow of servants carrying as mismatched a collection of luggage, furniture, decor and miscellany as ever came out of an estate sale. Kregorim's wagon remained mostly ignored, though the stair-steps remained down. ​
On the main staircase, Adallinda and Pippa made their way downward, the 'lady' scowling at the lines of servants passing her in both directions and flowing around her too-wide dress as smoothly as possible. Pippa guided her charge to frequent rest stops on the half-landings, sparing a moment here and there to nod back at the silent looks of gratitude from the luggage-bearing people. ​
“You're certain that my greedy brother and cousin have both gone for the chambers adjacent to my father's, Pippa?” Adallida demanded. ​
Her servant nodded once, then offered her hand to help steer the young lady back into the flow of foot-traffic. “Of course, my lady, “ she answered. “They both wish for the honor of being physically closest to your father's chosen quarters, though your other cousin and sister have likely out-raced them..." ​
On the first-floor view, from the camera opposite the service staircase and now pointing toward the lobby, I just caught a glimpse of Bhiocasaid shepherding Zoti into the second 'double unit' on the first floor, Yera and Totra actually holding the somnambulent Zoti while Bhiocasaid held off Nehdud and Haruinn as they protested the two ladies staking their claim ahead of the 'more worthy young lords' of the family. ​
“We're not sharing quarters with you beasts, and that's simply that!” she shouted at them. “If you want your own choice of suitable quarters, you'd better get down to the ground-floor and claim one before Adallinda does!” ​
The boys blinked at her, then looked at each other. Nehdud spun on his heel and raced back to the cliff-face lounge area, shoving his way through the flow of servants. I winced as I watched him making half-hearted goo-goo eyes and kissy-faces at whichever of them had obviously female shapes under their travel-rags. The female servants burdened with effects, even boxes the size of filled shopping bags that couldn't possibly require two people to hold, found themselves getting extra help to disguise both women's use of the item in question as a makeshift shield against his efforts. However slowly he was moving, though, he still made faster progress than Haruinn could possibly manage. ​
Adallinda's voice rang out from below, shrieking in triumph. Through the final view-window, Kregorim and I observed as she managed to slap her hand on the not-glass biometric scanner next to the door to the lower double-unit, Pippa now holding the sweating lady up and maneuvering her through the door, a line of six servants carrying baggage behind them. ​
Nehdud pushed through the line of servants to stand in front of the handrail, slamming his fist on the stone with one hand and snarling. Then he turned to look at Haruinn, noting his near-complete lack of movement, and his rage turned to a grin. He waved at his rival for the remaining double-suite, then resumed his efforts to force his way through the flows of servants. ​
Haruinn clenched his fists, until Midmolk pointed at the 'service stairway' just next to the now-claimed double-unit. “Their position matches something similar on the door below, master,” he pointed out. ​
Haruinn nodded, clanking his way to them at best possible speed, Midmolk following with the tower-shield. The Lignignory male slapped his hand on the palm-scanner; I granted him temporary access, mostly because I wanted to see if he could possibly beat that smarmy Nehdud if he had a clearer path. The young man succeeded in surprising me by gesturing at Midmolk, who handed him the tower-shield. He proceeded to ride it down the two half-flights of stairs like a sled, scraping the heck out of the finish and arriving at the ground-floor before Nehdud made it all the way through the lobby. ​
Haruinn pushed himself to his apparent limit, huffing and red-faced, as he quick-marched with all of that extra metal on his front to reach the palm-scanner and slap his hand on it. ​
Just as Nehdud threw open the door from the ground-floor lobby to see him do it. ​
The knife-burdened man strode into his doorway while Nehdud sank to his knees with a frustrated scream. ​
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2024.05.20 09:04 noobmaster1000000 Idea for ladder to make games more fun and prevent stalling

So every game i play for the first 1 1/2 minutes of the game my opponent and i spend half i the time waiting to get elixir and stalling because either my opponent doesnt want to play anything or we dont have any elxir. Alot of the time(especially against giant players) opponents will spam the bridge the whole game and itll work because u dont have any elixir. Especially against giant because u gotta overcommit just to kill it and then you gotta deal with a lp and other support cards on top of that. I saw a guy play at top 1000 with giant and he was just destroying players with giant because they didnt have enough elixir to kill the giant and the support troops behind it.
I think a way they can fix it is by making double elixir come way sooner to make it harder to win by just spamming the whole game.
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2024.05.20 09:01 Adrenaline--Rush Latest Trends in Online Gambling: What to Expect in 2024

Latest Trends in Online Gambling: What to Expect in 2024
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The world of online gambling is always evolving, bringing new excitement and opportunities for players around the globe. As we move into 2024, several trends are set to transform the way we experience online casinos and Sports betting. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about the industry, these upcoming trends are sure to pique your interest.

1. Virtual Reality Casinos: Step Into a New World

Imagine walking into a casino from the comfort of your home, interacting with other players and dealers as if you were there in person. Virtual Reality (VR) is making this possible. In 2024, VR casinos are expected to become more mainstream. Equipped with a VR headset, players can immerse themselves in a 3D casino environment, complete with lifelike sounds and visuals. This technology not only enhances the gaming experience but also makes it more social and interactive.

2. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: The Future of Payments

Cryptocurrency has been making waves in various industries, and online gambling is no exception. More online casinos are accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, providing players with faster, more secure transactions. Blockchain technology, which underpins these digital currencies, also ensures transparency and fairness in games. Expect to see an increase in crypto-friendly casinos and blockchain-based gaming platforms in 2024, offering players better privacy and security.

3. Mobile Gaming: Gambling on the Go

With smartphones becoming more powerful and ubiquitous, mobile gaming is set to dominate the online gambling scene. Developers are focusing on creating mobile-first games that offer seamless gameplay on smaller screens. In 2024, expect to see a surge in high-quality mobile casino apps and games, allowing you to place bets, spin the reels, or play a hand of poker anytime, anywhere. This trend caters to the growing demand for convenience and accessibility in online gambling.

4. Esports Betting: A Growing Market

Esports has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and betting on these competitive gaming events is following suit. As more people tune into esports tournaments, the market for esports betting is expanding. In 2024, online casinos and sportsbooks are likely to offer more betting options on a wide range of esports events, from popular games like League of Legends and Dota 2 to newer titles. This trend is attracting a younger demographic of gamblers who are already engaged in the gaming community.

5. Artificial Intelligence: Smarter and Safer Gambling

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing many industries, and online gambling is no different. In 2024, AI will play a significant role in enhancing user experience and ensuring responsible gambling. AI algorithms can analyze player behavior to offer personalized game recommendations and promotions. Additionally, AI can help detect problem gambling patterns early, providing timely support to those in need. This technology makes online gambling not only more enjoyable but also safer for players.

Conclusion: Get Ready for an Exciting Year

2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for online gambling, with innovative trends set to transform the industry. From immersive VR casinos and secure cryptocurrency payments to the convenience of mobile gaming, the growth of esports betting, and the smart use of AI, there’s a lot to look forward to. These trends promise to make online gambling more engaging, accessible, and safe for everyone.
Stay ahead of the curve and experience these trends first-hand at Khelosports. Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or new to the scene, our platform is ready to offer you the best of what 2024 has in store. Happy gaming!
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2024.05.20 09:00 TheLotStore Lot 35, Whipporwill Circle, Ozark Acres, AR 72482

Lot 35, Whipporwill Circle, Ozark Acres, AR 72482
Lot 35, Whipporwill Circle, Ozark Acres, AR 72482
100% Unrestricted lot located in Ozark Acres, Arkansas!
With absolutely no restrictions, this lot is perfect for camping, RV living, or your new tiny home.
GPS Coordinates are 36.3028553259819, -91.37977815604368.
Plenty of privacy on this lot and when you're ready for nearby some recreation, swing by either Spring Lake or Lake Vagabond!
Priced way below area comparable sales in the area!
Debit/Credit Cards Accepted No Closing Costs Cash Price: $1,500 Finance with $200 Down and 12 Payments of $140 Per Month No Credit Check, No Income Documentation, No Prepayment Penalty
Property Address: Lot 35, Whipporwill Circle, Ozark Acres, AR 72482 (Map location is approximate)
County: Sharp
Assessor Parcel Number: 476.00645.000
Legal Description: Lot 35, Block 28, Pioneer Addition
Zoning: Residential
Annual Property Taxes: $7.17
About Ozark Acres:
Ozark Acres is one of the prettiest areas of the Natural State! The natural beauty of the region is enhanced by the four seasons that gently change from springtime flowers to summertime greenery to autumnal hues of reds and golds, and occasionally to wintertime and its snow-covered beauty. The mild climate makes it possible to enjoy the outdoors all year long.
Just minutes from Spring Lake and Vagabond Lake, the largest lake within Ozark Acres which allows motor and sailboats. The lake features a boat launch and a lakeside clubhouse for use, and also has a pavilion and play area on the water!
Ozark Acres is surrounded on all sides by thousands of acres of virgin timberland in which wildlife of many kinds can be observed purely for enjoyment or hunting. The most prevalent type of wildlife for hunting are deer, squirrel, rabbit, quail, and doves. Many happy nights may be spent hunting coons, possums, mink, beaver, and foxes. Whether hunting by day or night, you will find some of the best hunting imaginable in this area.
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2024.05.20 08:57 100indecisions These fantasy-inspired pins will be produced if they can get enough preorders

These fantasy-inspired pins will be produced if they can get enough preorders
Two of my designs were runners-up in this year's vipi.ink coloring contest, which means the contest organizer will turn them into real enamel pins if they get 10 preorders each by May 31. They're versatile enough to fit a lot of different collections, but both were inspired by Marvel's Loki--Yggdrasil for the timeline tree he makes at the end of season 2, and Frostfire because he's a Frost Giant. (link in comments)
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2024.05.20 08:53 meowcats734 [PI] In a world where emotions can be bottled and sold, you run a small shop dealing in rare and vintage feelings. One day, a mysterious stranger trades you a bottle. A shiver runs down your spine as your fingers trace the faded label. These are words you've only ever read in ancient texts.

Soulmage

I was lucky enough to be able to feel myself dying. Cancer’s touch had been lighter on me than Sansen, and if I hadn’t known exactly where to look, I likely would’ve missed some of the subtler symptoms. But a soulmage’s memory was not that of a regular human’s: if I trawled through the arid deserts of my soul for long enough, I could retrieve and relive weeks of my slow decline all at once.
The eight memories I held suspended in my soulspace formed a clear trend. Despite how normal it felt nowadays to sleep sixteen hours a day and eat nothing more than a few bites, when I could flick back through days of my life like they were attractions at a street carnival, the pattern became clear.
I would be dead within the month if this kept up.
It was impeccably clear to me how I felt about that: I had not fought my way through a state-sponsored abuser, a blizzard-torn war, and my own arrogance and fear just to collapse from my wounds at the end of the race. The endless, determined, glittering sands of my soul were testament to that. But as much as I wanted to trust the only person in Knwharfhelm who practiced the kind of medicine I’d need to save my life, Zhytln was still a mind-manipulator with incomprehensible goals that I trusted no further than I could throw her. Which wasn’t very far, considering that she somehow effortlessly negated any attempts to fling magic her way.
So I dug deeper. Much as I detested Zhytln, I had studied her strange magics and—with Meloai’s help—developed them into something safe and ethical for my own use. I would never invade the mind of another, but working magic on my own mind was something I could do. I held a memory of Cienne, shimmering in the endless sands, and brought it to life. The living memory burned, bits of its essence rotating out of existence in angles my mind couldn’t track, as I transmitted my command into its very being: search my memories for anything I can recall about cures for cancer.
The memory of Cienne nodded and raced across the deserts of my soul, occasionally flickering and warping as it angled itself through the infinite dimensions of soulspace. Memories were four-dimensional, and I could only perceive three; with the help of another two living memories I summoned, I could grab different perspectives of my soul, hunting down memories faster than I could on my own.
Only marginally faster, unfortunately; when I tried to maintain a fourth living memory, the other three promptly destabilized, giving me a splitting headache. But inevitably, I caught the shape of a winding thread of memory, snaking throughout the planes of my soul, and hauled it to the surface. Where had I remembered glimpsing a cure for cancer? I touched the memory—
snow that swallowed footsteps and screams from your dorm room alike, hearth dragons gamboling beneath an ice-blue moon—
Home. The last remaining lead was home.
I had grown up in the Silent Peaks; despite or perhaps because of their remote, resource-barren location, they managed to be one of the most magically adept nations in the world. And they’d been the ones to discover or invent the strange light magic that sickened all whose gaze it fell upon—they wouldn’t make a weapon that devastating without understanding how to slow its effects in their own. If anyone else knew how to heal me of the sickness in my bones, it would be the arrogant, sadistic witches who’d brewed it to life in the first place.
My eyes snapped open, the living memories dismissed, and I got to my feet unsteadily. Feathers drifted in my soul, jets of wind helping prop me up.
If I wanted answers on how to live, I’d have to beat them out of the manipulative hellhole I’d fled from so many months ago.
I clenched my fists, and lines of frost danced around the room in tune with my mood.
Finally, a problem a riftmaw could solve.
The Whispered Secret held memories in every cup and nail and floorboard. Salt-crusted breakups, glittering like stars; thick, layered funerals that let out puffs of dust when touch; lurking, eight-eyed rivalries that skittered in the dark—if a human soul could host it, the Whispered Secret had it.
I walked in with a bottled soul shard that resembled nothing at all in this shop of souls and secrets, and the bartender fell silent as I slid it across the counter.
The bottle’s soul held something that had been oil, once, although it had long since congealed, strange algal blooms that needed no water to live infesting the eldritch emotion. Zhytln picked it up, turned the label, and stilled.
“Dorcelessness,” Zhytln read out, expression flat. I saw the gears in her head turning as she processed the information. “Where did you find this?”
“The shattered soul of a juvenile monster,” I said.
Zhytln set the bottle down. “Cienne never mentioned you had samples of the Silent Peaks’ creations,” she said.
“He doesn’t know.”
“Why tell me?”
“I’m leaving, soon, to the place where this came from.” I tapped the bottle. “You’re a scientific type. Analytical. Vivisectionist. And I don’t want that anywhere near Cienne or me. But if I can aim you in the direction of a bigger monster, I will.”
Zhytln tilted her head, and I got the feeling someone else would have asked the harder questions. Why I hadn’t told Cienne I’d snatched a piece of Iola’s soul when Cienne had killed him. Why I’d waited until now to tell Cienne I was going back to the place that horror had been birthed. Why I’d come to Zhytln first, instead of someone I cared about and trusted.
The answers were all the same: because Zhytln would never think to ask, and Cienne would never think of anything else.
Zhytln pocketed the bottle warily. “I meant what I said, when we first met. I seek no conflict, with your party or anyone else’s. I will not step into this war of yours.”
The corners of my lips twitched. “No. But it’ll step into your business, eventually. When that day comes, they’ll find someone armed and ready with knowledge of how to fight them.”
“I will keep that in mind,” Zhytln said. “Now, if there’s anything else I can do for you…?”
I pushed the stool back from the bar, about to shake my head, then paused. Chuckled, dark and bitter. “Actually, there is.”
Zhytln raised an eyebrow, and I slapped two coins down on the counter. “Give me a drink, bartender. I have a feeling I’ll need it.”
Soulmage
I was lucky enough to be able to feel myself dying. Cancer’s touch had been lighter on me than Sansen, and if I hadn’t known exactly where to look, I likely would’ve missed some of the subtler symptoms. But a soulmage’s memory was not that of a regular human’s: if I trawled through the arid deserts of my soul for long enough, I could retrieve and relive weeks of my slow decline all at once.
The eight memories I held suspended in my soulspace formed a clear trend. Despite how normal it felt nowadays to sleep sixteen hours a day and eat nothing more than a few bites, when I could flick back through days of my life like they were attractions at a street carnival, the pattern became clear.
I would be dead within the month if this kept up.
It was impeccably clear to me how I felt about that: I had not fought my way through a state-sponsored abuser, a blizzard-torn war, and my own arrogance and fear just to collapse from my wounds at the end of the race. The endless, determined, glittering sands of my soul were testament to that. But as much as I wanted to trust the only person in Knwharfhelm who practiced the kind of medicine I’d need to save my life, Zhytln was still a mind-manipulator with incomprehensible goals that I trusted no further than I could throw her. Which wasn’t very far, considering that she somehow effortlessly negated any attempts to fling magic her way.
So I dug deeper. Much as I detested Zhytln, I had studied her strange magics and—with Meloai’s help—developed them into something safe and ethical for my own use. I would never invade the mind of another, but working magic on my own mind was something I could do. I held a memory of Cienne, shimmering in the endless sands, and brought it to life. The living memory burned, bits of its essence rotating out of existence in angles my mind couldn’t track, as I transmitted my command into its very being: search my memories for anything I can recall about cures for cancer.
The memory of Cienne nodded and raced across the deserts of my soul, occasionally flickering and warping as it angled itself through the infinite dimensions of soulspace. Memories were four-dimensional, and I could only perceive three; with the help of another two living memories I summoned, I could grab different perspectives of my soul, hunting down memories faster than I could on my own.
Only marginally faster, unfortunately; when I tried to maintain a fourth living memory, the other three promptly destabilized, giving me a splitting headache. But inevitably, I caught the shape of a winding thread of memory, snaking throughout the planes of my soul, and hauled it to the surface. Where had I remembered glimpsing a cure for cancer? I touched the memory—
snow that swallowed footsteps and screams from your dorm room alike, hearth dragons gamboling beneath an ice-blue moon—
Home. The last remaining lead was home.
I had grown up in the Silent Peaks; despite or perhaps because of their remote, resource-barren location, they managed to be one of the most magically adept nations in the world. And they’d been the ones to discover or invent the strange light magic that sickened all whose gaze it fell upon—they wouldn’t make a weapon that devastating without understanding how to slow its effects in their own. If anyone else knew how to heal me of the sickness in my bones, it would be the arrogant, sadistic witches who’d brewed it to life in the first place.
My eyes snapped open, the living memories dismissed, and I got to my feet unsteadily. Feathers drifted in my soul, jets of wind helping prop me up.
If I wanted answers on how to live, I’d have to beat them out of the manipulative hellhole I’d fled from so many months ago.
I clenched my fists, and lines of frost danced around the room in tune with my mood.
Finally, a problem a riftmaw could solve.
The Whispered Secret held memories in every cup and nail and floorboard. Salt-crusted breakups, glittering like stars; thick, layered funerals that let out puffs of dust when touch; lurking, eight-eyed rivalries that skittered in the dark—if a human soul could host it, the Whispered Secret had it.
I walked in with a bottled soul shard that resembled nothing at all in this shop of souls and secrets, and the bartender fell silent as I slid it across the counter.
The bottle’s soul held something that had been oil, once, although it had long since congealed, strange algal blooms that needed no water to live infesting the eldritch emotion. Zhytln picked it up, turned the label, and stilled.
“Dorcelessness,” Zhytln read out, expression flat. I saw the gears in her head turning as she processed the information. “Where did you find this?”
“The shattered soul of a juvenile monster,” I said.
Zhytln set the bottle down. “Cienne never mentioned you had samples of the Silent Peaks’ creations,” she said.
“He doesn’t know.”
“Why tell me?”
“I’m leaving, soon, to the place where this came from.” I tapped the bottle. “You’re a scientific type. Analytical. Vivisectionist. And I don’t want that anywhere near Cienne or me. But if I can aim you in the direction of a bigger monster, I will.”
Zhytln tilted her head, and I got the feeling someone else would have asked the harder questions. Why I hadn’t told Cienne I’d snatched a piece of Iola’s soul when Cienne had killed him. Why I’d waited until now to tell Cienne I was going back to the place that horror had been birthed. Why I’d come to Zhytln first, instead of someone I cared about and trusted.
The answers were all the same: because Zhytln would never think to ask, and Cienne would never think of anything else.
Zhytln pocketed the bottle warily. “I meant what I said, when we first met. I seek no conflict, with your party or anyone else’s. I will not step into this war of yours.”
The corners of my lips twitched. “No. But it’ll step into your business, eventually. When that day comes, they’ll find someone armed and ready with knowledge of how to fight them.”
“I will keep that in mind,” Zhytln said. “Now, if there’s anything else I can do for you…?”
I pushed the stool back from the bar, about to shake my head, then paused. Chuckled, dark and bitter. “Actually, there is.”
Zhytln raised an eyebrow, and I slapped two coins down on the counter. “Give me a drink, bartender. I have a feeling I’ll need it.”
A.N.
Thanks to u/snakingfire for the original prompt! Soulmage is a web serial inspired by prompts; you can check out the rest of the story at bubblewriters.
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2024.05.20 08:46 rabexc Chaperoning overnight trip - what did I get myself into?

Hello Summer Camp Counselors! Pardon the intrusion here, I posted on Teachers a few weeks ago with no feedback, I figured you may have more experience here?
Dad of a 4th grader here that would love your advice! My kid's school was short of male chaperones for an overnight trip (a couple nights, outdoor center), and wanting to redeem myself for the pain I caused to my chaperones as a kid, I decided to sign up.
But... I'm now concerned about what lies ahead of me :) So a few questions:
  1. I'm sure you have a lot of tales of horrible (or amazing) parent volunteers in your many school trips. What can I do to be of most help to the staff without overstepping, while providing a good experience to the kids? Some things are obvious, but I suspect there's some that are not. Would love suggestions!
  2. From what I know of the outdoor program, the sleeping arrangement involves a giant room with bunk beds for all males (chaperones, staff as well as the boys), and another giant room for all females, in a fairly rural setting. Any trick to handling bed time, the night, and having a pleasant few days? If you're wondering why I'm asking this question: 1. I did the mistake of searching for "chaperone" on Teachers and most are horror stories. 2. From my first grade up to high school I went to multiple overnight trips every year with similar arrangements between scouts, church retreats (I was a kid...) and summer sleep away camps. I still remember the first night in a big room with all my friends, ... it was always a lot of fun for us boys, but not as much for the chaperones or staff. It seems like this will be a good and easy group of kids, but I remember when I was a kid we all kept goofing around until one of the nuns started crying in a nervous outbreak, or the many pranks we played with toothpaste and water as soon as someone fell asleep. But I also remember some chaperones reading stories, or getting us excited to play board games in secret after lights out (it was all a ruse in hindsight of course, but it kept us as quiet as possible, and satisfied our desire to break the rules?), or doing some very active games past dinner and before bed time so we would crash into bed talking about the exciting day while quickly falling asleep. In middle school, I also remember we were broken up in teams with some scoring system, and behavior at night was rewarded with more or less points... which egregiously backfired (but that's a story for a different post). So, do you have any tricks here? something that worked well for you? something that did not work?
  3. My guess is that for at least 30-40% of the kids it will be the first overnight experience without parents away from home. What can I do to make it easier or better for the kids? I don't see myself with my low voice, thick accent and lack of sense of humor give an inspiring pep talk, but I do have good memories of some of our leaders or chaperones breaking the ice at night with a good talk when getting changed for the first time, or just laying out the rules to make sure everyone was respectful - no matter the pajama style, morning routine, or need for a lovey - watching out for bullying, or generally being there if we needed help.
... and of course, if you have any other suggestion or recommendation, happy to listen! Thank you!
(and yes, I will of course ask the teachers and organizers as well - but it's always nice to compare notes)
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2024.05.20 08:41 shotxcs [WTS][TX] LWA LM4, GBB PISTOLS, LWA AKG GBB, ETC

hey everyone please take your time as I do my very best to describe the condition of everything accurately, in order to eliminate questions. Regardless feel free to reach out to me. All prices are shipped and fee'd via Paypal! Willing to negotiate on bundle purchases!
High Res Nudes: https://imgur.com/a/m1OJTjU
KWA LM4 - little beat up but functions great. only thing to complain about is the bolt catch doesn't always catch. brand new OEM nozzle just installed today. $425 as pictured shipped. $325 shipped just gun and mag.
G&P MAGPUL WOC - next is a fully custom Magpul edition WOC GBBR. Gun functions great with the included ProWin 20rd magazine. Gun is full metal and the previous owner told me it had all steel internals. One thing to note is that it is picky with magazines, It does not function perfectly with WOC PMAGS. This gun is compatible with GHK GMAGS, However it will require a bit of sanding inside the Magwell. Ive started the sanding process but I don’t have the time to finish the project. dummy peq, and red dot is untested. Comes as pictured $320 shipped
SOLD Modify OTS-126** - Fired once and in beautiful condition. comes with a total of 5 short mags. 4 of the mags are leak free, 1 mag upon a full fill will spit back a little but still retains a healthy amount of gas. will include gun, x5 mags, and the red dot, the red dot is a red/green and functions great. original box can be included upon request. Looking for $340 Shipped SOLD
KWA AKG74 - works great but charging handle snapped off. Comes as pictured x2 mags 1 mag has small leak. the stock is after market so it doesn't snap into place when folded. $250 shipped
AIRSOFT GI G4- this is an old school GI G4, not 100% sure on exact model. Gun functions great and has a brand new maple leaf 70 degree bucking. Optic not included. Inner barrel is exposed due to short outer barrel but does have threads for a suppressor. $180 shipped for just the gun and mag. $200 shipped with eotech
WE Colt 1911 MEU - This gun functions amazing, includes x1 leak free mag. It's full metal and feels very good in the hand. The MEU Grips were added, Looking for $85 shipped
SOLD APS MANTIS** - almost brand new, never left the house. x1 non leaky c02 mag. $115 shipped, will include a rear iron sight. SOLD
OPS TACTICAL 1911 - gun is effectively brand new works great x1 non leaky mag. $85 shipped
WE GALAXY - gun is brand new never used. this is the 1911 variant. comes with rmr, but rmr is untested and assumed to be boneyard. x1 non leaky mag $115 shipped
BLACK 1911 - this is the gun under the apex m4. selling as boneyard but is likely an easy fix, not sure what the problem is. does not include a mag. $40 shipped
1911 WITH WOOD GRIPS - works great, missing thumb safety. includes x1 non leaky mag. $60 shipped
KWA KM4 - As you can see this gun is heavily used, but was also purposefully worn by previous owner. The Gun works and a shooting video can be provided at request. however the gun does not shoot in full auto (not sure if previous owner semi locked it) if so it's an easy fix. the gun depending on what mag you use sometimes double fires on semi. this would make an amazing base for a build. The gun is entirely metal, upper and lower receiver and rail, making it very heavy for an aeg. wired to deans, requires a slim battery to fit in buffer. includes gun as pictured and one mag. Looking for $140 shipped
KWA KZ75 - this gun shows many signs of use but functions great. Includes a total of 5 mags all leak free. 3 of the mags are missing their baseplates but this doesn't affect their function. Looking for $175 shipped
SNOW WOLF BARRETT AEG - gun functions great and has never left the house. Cosmetic wear from storage. I was told from the previous owner it had upgrades but I was never given specifics. However I do know that it takes a 11.1v Lipo or stronger to cycle the gearbox. Needless to say it does function.Comes as pictured $260 shipped
SOLD CYBERGUN M249 FEATHERWEIGHT - gun functions great. It is not pictured but it will include the heat shield and original bipod. Only thing to note is that the two body pins that secure the stock to the receiver are gone. I have improvised one of the pins and it holds fairly firm. A replacement pin or screw is an easy hardware store fix. It additionally includes the green box mag but Ive never been able to get a consistent feed from it. Everything upon inspection looks normal but idk, maybe easy fix for someone who knows more about the platform. However the gun feeds great using m4 mags. Comes as pictured $200 SOLD
Esstac kywi - multicam double 5.56 short pouches x2. Brand new. Comes with malice clips. $45 shipped
Id like to stay as close to listed prices as possible but feel free to shoot me an offer. I will prioritize people interested in bundling multiple items I am also willing to make a deal on bundled items will give someone a deal if you take it all! CONUS only No returns or refunds Please ask questions before purchasing NO TRADES Thanks for looking!
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2024.05.20 08:25 Negative-Ad-6816 I have a big nose but I don't let it get me down

I have a big nose but I don't let it get me down
I used to be self conscious about this giant schnauzz. Now I make jokes about it and embrace it. If the casserole is burning you best believe I'm the first one to smell it.
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2024.05.20 08:25 adulting4kids Genres Examples

This is a regular post that's scheduled to pop up and receive different types of writing as response. Since a few of these tools are incredibly time consuming I have them on rotation for new members and those who have missed them. I have started working on responses for examples but as busy as I have been and struggling, I again turned to ChatGPT and I am again, totally excited to see these NOT compete with the human writer in creativity.
So check out the results this week and let me know your thoughts!
It's all in fun and let's prove our worth with better!
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We have so many different ways to express our appreciation for things. This series is an expensive list of the subgenres you can use as a writer to describe the projects you are working with.
Respond with anything you think might be missing, or comments on whatever you have that may fit one, or more, of these awesome definitions of subgenres!
This is supposed to be fun, so no rude Dolphin hate!
  1. Ergodic Literature: Requires effort from the reader beyond typical reading, often involving non-linear narratives or physical interaction with the book.
  2. Bildungsroman: A novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood.
  3. Eco-Horror: Blends elements of horror and environmental issues, often featuring nature as a malevolent force.
  4. Biopunk: Explores the impact of biotechnology, genetic engineering, and biometrics on society.
  5. Cli-Fi (Climate Fiction): Focuses on climate change and its effects on the environment and humanity.
  6. Chick Lit Noir: Merges elements of women's fiction, mystery, and noir, typically featuring a female protagonist.
  7. Solarpunk: Envisions a future where renewable energy and sustainable living practices prevail.
  8. Flintlock Fantasy: Features technology equivalent to the flintlock firearm era in a fantasy setting.
  9. Transrealism: Blurs the line between reality and fiction, often incorporating real-life events and characters.
  10. Splatstick: Combines slapstick comedy with elements of horror, often involving exaggerated and gory violence.
  11. Crunchy Noir: A subversion of traditional noir with added elements of comedy and irreverence.
  12. Kaiju Erotica: Involves giant monsters (kaiju) in explicit or erotic contexts.
  13. Gastrofiction: Focuses on food and culinary experiences as a central theme in the narrative.
  14. Biopunk: Explores the societal implications of biotechnology, genetic engineering, and biometrics.
  15. Dieselpunk: Set in a world where diesel-based technology is prevalent, often in an alternate history.
  16. Bugpunk: Blends steampunk aesthetics with insect-inspired technology.
  17. Rural Noir: Noir fiction set in rural or small-town environments, often exploring dark themes.
  18. Hopepunk: Emphasizes hope, optimism, and resilience in the face of adversity.
  19. Mannerpunk: A subgenre of fantasy that focuses on manners, social hierarchies, and etiquette.
  20. Clockpunk: Features clockwork mechanisms and Renaissance-era technology in a fantasy setting.
  21. Atompunk: Centers around the aesthetics and technology inspired by the Atomic Age and mid-20th century.
  22. Dreadpunk: A subgenre of gothic horror that emphasizes a sense of dread and unease.
  23. Decopunk: Set in the Art Deco era, often with a focus on sleek design and glamour.
  24. Dying Earth Subgenre: Takes place in the last days of a dying world, often with a sense of decay and decline.
  25. Mannerpunk: Focuses on manners, social structures, and etiquette in a fantastical setting.
  26. Slipstream: Blurs the boundaries between mainstream fiction and speculative fiction.
  27. Cattlepunk: A western-inspired subgenre with advanced technology and cattle-centric themes.
  28. Oceanpunk: Features maritime and underwater settings with a focus on oceanic technology.
  29. Dolphin Poetry: Poetry inspired by or featuring dolphins as a prominent theme.
  30. Cat Poetry: Poetry centered around cats as a significant subject.
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Prompt 1: Ergodic Literature
Title: The Maze of Whispers
In a dimly lit room, there sat an old man named Professor Bartholomew, surrounded by books that seemed to teeter on the edge of chaos. He was known for his eccentricities and fascination with ancient tomes. The assignment for the day was a peculiar one - ergodic literature. He urged us to create a narrative that required effort beyond typical reading.
I closed my eyes, picturing a world where whispers held the secrets of existence. My protagonist, Lydia, stumbled upon an old, tattered book bound with a lock of silver. As she flipped through the pages, the words whispered to her in faint echoes, inviting her deeper into their labyrinthine secrets.
Lydia soon realized that reading wasn't enough; she had to engage with the text physically. The words wove a path, guiding her through an intricate maze of passages that twisted and turned with each decision. Every choice she made altered the narrative, leading to different outcomes, each branching into new, uncharted territories.
The book's world was alive, responding to Lydia's touch, her emotions, her doubts, and her courage. It demanded her presence, her active participation, pushing her beyond the boundaries of passive reading. The more she interacted, the more the story revealed its enigmatic nature, challenging her perception of reality.
As Lydia ventured deeper, the whispers intensified. They weren't just words anymore; they were living entities, shaping the very essence of her being. She found herself in a struggle to escape the maze of whispers that threatened to consume her entirely.
In the end, she discovered that the book was a reflection of her own soul, a manifestation of her inner struggles and desires. To break free, Lydia had to confront her fears and make peace with the cacophony of whispers that echoed within her mind.
The story unfolded as a journey of self-discovery, where the reader became an active participant, navigating the maze alongside Lydia, feeling the weight of each decision and experiencing the consequences firsthand.
Professor Bartholomew applauded the class for their imaginative takes on ergodic literature, emphasizing how our narratives required readers to engage beyond the surface, encouraging a deeper level of interaction with the text. The assignment opened doors to a realm where the act of reading transcended mere observation, transforming into a collaborative journey between the author, the characters, and the reader.
This exercise challenged my perceptions of storytelling, igniting a newfound appreciation for the intricate dance between the written word and the reader's participation, leaving me eager to explore more unconventional narrative styles in the future.
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2024.05.20 08:23 ultim0s Food Bank Boycott

I'm just going to be up front with my beliefs, I don't think anyone is going to care about some small scale protest nor do I think Tim Hortons will even notice a few redditors not patronizing their establishments. We need to strike where they're vulnerable and I think a food bank boycott is a pretty easy sell.
When you go to Loblaws/metro/safeway and donate into the foodbank bin, who gets credit for that donation? You or bread price fixing Loblaws? In fact, they could take the foodbank donations, redirect the money to purchasing and sending items in bulk, but they don't do that. Do you know why? because they don't make as much money. They don't lift a finger because they know honest and hard working Canadians will do it for them, and how do they pay us back? By taking credit and getting a giant tax write off for their "charitable donations".
I've done volunteer work at foodbanks, more than half the clientele are international students who are taking advantage of our good graces and there's zero accountability with the food bank. The government keeps putting pressure on the working class, no housing, devaluing our citizenship, carbon tax, healthcare, they prioritize healthcare to new Canadians, who've never contributed to the system and who wait on average six months for a doctor, while we wait years. Let them pick up the bill for once.
Unlike a lot of people here, I'm not asking you for a penny, if you make a charitable donation, you take the credit, you take the tax write off, you send it to a reputable accountable charitable organization.
Thank You Canadians
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2024.05.20 08:19 terperr Pin the diagnosis on the podcaster

So I’m a medical student and Ethan happened to share his medical results while I was taking my GI final. Honestly that episode really helped me study so thank you 😅 We did a lot of assignments where we were given a giant paragraph of GI info to try to make a diagnosis, so I am doing this with good intentions and am NOT claiming to know more than licensed physicians.
I could be wrong because I am still learning BUT I strongly suspect Celiac or Chrons. Celiac in my opinion is more likely because when there are skin findings on the face (face is less common for both, it’s usually on arms and legs) it looks almost exactly like Ethan’s rash that he was struggling with. Erythema nodosom (chrons skin findings) is more purple and looks more like bruises. His ancestry makes him more likely than average to have either but I think it was mentioned that his mom has celiac in addition to ulcerative colitis (correct me if I am wrong), which would increase that chance even more. Celiac also tends to show up at ages 40-60 (he’s 42 it fits 😉) whereas chrons is typically younger starting at around 15 but can also go to around 35 (fits if you believe in fake news). His colonoscopy should be able to get him a definitive diagnosis and for the sake of the office bathroom I hope he gets better soon 🙏🏻
ALSO I learned about the pesto poop.
SO to digest fats your liver and your gallbladder release bile into the intestines. Bile is green. Normally your bile is reabsorbed after it digests the fat and does its thing. HOWEVER since whatever he has includes issues with reabsorption in general (that’s what causes most diarrhea) either his bile was being released too quickly to be reabsorbed or it just wasn’t being reabsorbed at all. AND when fat isn’t being broken down because the bile is acting funny it is pooped out and makes your poop look oily. So green+oil=pesto! When I tell you guys I’ve been thinking about the pesto poop since the beginning of the GI block I swear 😂
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2024.05.20 08:16 royalefreewolf Devs: Please address toxicity in the community

I'm an older gamer. I won't say how old, but let's say my first multiplayer PC shooter was Quake 2. I work. I game to unwind.
I have been waiting for a good VR shooter since I was a kid reading about the metaverse in books like Snow Crash, Neuromancer, etc. I had played other shooters on Oculus (fuck you, Meta. I will never call it the Meta Quest) like Onward and Pop 1. They were fun, but felt lacking in one way or another. Enter Breachers. Reminiscent of R6, yet unique. I was blown away. I thought, "this is gonna be big." I told my friends about it. I thought (and still think) this could be the first big competitive shooter for VR and could really kickstart the industry which so many theorized would come to dominate the way we interact online.
However, it seems to me that Breachers is going through growing pains. I've watched as the community has grown, and have been delighted that the devs' hard work has paid off. The game is plagued by bugs. One week it's server issues, the next it's audio issues. I know how difficult it must be to maintain a codebase while keeping users happy, so I'm very patient in that regard.
What I can not stand is the toxic, often much younger, players I encounter every fucking time I play. Im no stranger to shit talking, or even vulgarity. I was around for the golden days of Xbox live. (A lot of dudes fucked my mom, apparently) What I can not stand is the racial slurs and high pitched SCREAMING into the mic. Or the kids who seem to be on too much (or not enough, whatever the case may be) Adderall. They completely ruin the experience. Once in a blue moon I will land in a lobby with mostly older players. It's awesome. There's a bit of shit talking, as is custom, but for the most part people are engaged and actively trying to cooperate to win. These iPad kids will poison this game and drive players like me (with, you know, jobs and money to spend) away. Permanently. I know there is a disclaimer that says VC is monitored, but it does not feel like there is enough enforcement.
I just want to be able to block someone. I don't want to queue into a lobby if they're in it. If I'm in a lobby, I want their connection to be refused. If this makes it so my matchmaking takes longer, so be it. What I think will happen is toxic players will naturally quarantine themselves as more and more people get tired of their shit. The only other possible solution I can think of is 18+ lobbies, but that would be incredibly hard to enforce. Just like Reddit uses upvotes and downvotes to crowdsource the filtering of content, we should be able to filter toxic people from the community. Reporting people feels like it does nothing.
Maybe I'm just too old for gaming. Which sucks to think about because I've had a controller in my hand for as long as I can remember. If that's the case, then so be it. But I suspect there are others out there who feel as I do and just want to enjoy the game with other people who want to work cooperatively.
The mute function is fine for players who talk a bit too much, or have very high pitched voices. They're a bit annoying, but not so much that I'd never play with them again. This is not enough. Playing this game well requires communication.
Please, don't fall into the trap that games like Rust, Among Us, and DBD fell into. I'm sure the devs know better than most that there are mountains of cash being poured into VR development. There have been VR shooters before Breachers, and there will be many after. The game that manages to moderate their community such that the experience is not ruined for the average player will take the crown.
What good are all those dev hours spent on new maps and updates if people do not play your game because of the toxic community? This game has so much potential. Don't squander it.
Inb4: yapper. Cry about it. Etc.
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2024.05.20 08:16 sunnysidetravelsvlog Traveling Love SunnySide Travels

Welcome to Traveling Love, your ultimate destination for romantic getaways, couple's travel tips, and inspiring stories of love on the road. Whether you're planning a dreamy honeymoon, a spontaneous weekend escape, or an adventurous journey around the globe, Traveling Love offers everything you need to make your trips unforgettable. Discover enchanting destinations, relationship advice for traveling partners, and real-life tales from couples who have found love in every corner of the world. Join us as we explore how travel can deepen connections, create lasting memories, and turn every journey into a love story.
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2024.05.20 08:16 YedWongHat Finished Ice and Fire

Was a decent one. Giant roaches, Hell's Angels, snake cult, an airplane, mutie 20 foot rattle snakes named after angels and cryogenics. The bad guys were actually sort of subtle, which was a nice change. I don't need every bad guy to be someone who gets off to constant torture. I liked that Ryan's group was more caught in the middle of 2 groups and tried not to pick sides. The appearance of Stickies reminded me that I am eager to get to a book about the Magus guy.
The group picked up Rick the Freezie. He seems like he is not going to last long, I expect him to be gone sometime in the next book. Sounds like he is going to give the group some info on the mat-trans to avoid jumping to destroyed redoubts.
Lori died unexpectedly at the very end, which caught me off guard. No great loss, she was mildly annoying. It did make me wonder though what the point of her character was in the first place. Sure she was Doc's lover, but if you took her out of the books entirely, almost nothing would be different. Her dying because she refused to ever change out if high heel boots was kind of dumb.
8 down 118 to go!
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2024.05.20 08:16 Mattintheha7 20M - #online- Looking for a nice connection

Hi everyone! Just joined this subreddit and eager to connect with like-minded individuals. In these unusual times, making new friends sounds like a great idea! A bit about me: I'm from Cali and passionate about music, tattoos, basketball, true crime shows, movies, and gaming. You'll likely find me shooting hoops on the basketball court or indulging in the thrill of true crime documentaries while cozied up under a blanket. Also, a huge animal lover—tell me about your pets if you have any! Currently pursuing my dream of becoming a teacher. I embrace individuals hailing from every corner and corner of the globe. If you're curious to learn more, feel free to hit me up! Can't wait to chat with you.
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2024.05.20 08:11 DC-Legend2 Sniper 3D Assassin v4.36.1 MOD APK (Menu, VIP, Money, Ammo)

Sniper 3D Assassin v4.36.1 MOD APK (Menu, VIP, Money, Ammo)
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Name Sniper 3D：Gun Shooting Games
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Genre Action
Size 144 MB
Version 4.36.1
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Snipers have become widely known for their astonishing ability to complete tasks, including using powerful weapons or modern equipment to operate in many different terrains. Thus, this article will introduce Sniper 3D Assassin, a perfect choice to explore the work and process of becoming a professional sniper. It also comes with many surprises to make the gameplay more exciting and engaging, even using a high-quality 3D graphics engine to have a realistic and thrilling experience when assassinating essential targets.

INTRIGUING STATIONARY SNIPER GAMEPLAY

When players come to Sniper 3D Assassin, they will have access to a massive mission system, including mini-games or extra activities to explore when they become a sniper. However, every process is applied with a stationary gameplay style, and players will be placed in ideal locations to complete missions perfectly. Despite that, the game has a perfect control mechanism, and players will be given a few special skills to destroy targets and even meet a few particular challenges. While assassinating important targets, players also have to take advantage of environmental factors to hide corpses, assassinate targets silently, even create stylish death patterns to earn more points.

AUTHENTIC AND WELL-OPTIMIZED 3D GRAPHICS

Besides realistic and straightforward gameplay, the game’s graphics use a perfect engine and absolute optimization to make every device operate smoothly. Also, its environments developed with detailed physics effects, allowing players to become creative to eliminate targets with environmental elements and more. Many weather factors can also affect the player’s assassination performance, so each mission has detailed instructions and recommended equipment. The influence of graphics is huge on gameplay, including stimulating the player’s experience and feeling to new heights for the stationary gameplay genre.

ASSASSINATE VARIOUS HIGH-VALUE TARGETS

The objective in each mission is simple; that is, the player needs to assassinate high-value targets or complete all objectives in some special mission. Sniper 3D Assassin will also introduce many new types of maps or situations to test the player’s processing and analysis ability before pulling the trigger. Besides, the player’s score also determines the quality of the reward, so they can optimize each shot, thereby achieving the absolute score before destroying the targets. However, some targets can become invisible from the screen, so some special skills or equipment can help them make impossible shots. The variety of goals in the game’s system is the most outstanding feature, as it constantly creates a lot of motivation or gives them many discoveries in the gameplay.

UNLOCK AND UPGRADE YOUR PRECIOUS RIFLES

Since the player’s mission is to assassinate from a great distance, their main weapon will be sniper rifles with impressive design and performance. They are all based on real-world weapons, and the game will make them more impressive when continuously leveled up or used in many missions. Above all, they all have unique abilities, suitable for use in many special situations or allowing players to take advantage of all skills to create artistic deaths for enemies. In addition, the weapon’s upgrade system is simple. Still, it has depth, and at the same time, allows players to customize the appearance so that they have the most relaxing and comfortable feeling when using their favorite weapon.

UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND EVENTS FOR GENEROUS PRIZES

Sniper 3D Assassin is an online game, so it will have many events or special challenges along with generous rewards to help players progress further in the gameplay. Moreover, the sub-modes will make the gameplay more vibrant, as players will have many other things to do instead of waiting or researching artistic ways to kill people. Of course, their rewards are generous, including pieces of equipment or weapons to craft or upgrade all the resources they own.

COMPETE WITH FRIENDS AND WORLDWIDE

The game will integrate a score and leaderboard system, where players find themselves among other professional snipers. Also, they can invite friends and challenge them to get the highest score or register themselves on the international scoreboard for many impressive rewards that only the winners have. Not stopping there, but every achievement will unlock and give players more content to enjoy the game to the fullest.
The realism and thrilling of Sniper 3D Assassin have always been a favorite for a long time, as it always gives players impressive equipment or weapons, along with complex and attractive missions. Moreover, it also creates the opportunity for everyone to compete against each other and stimulates their gameplay experience thanks to the realistic and vivid 3D graphics quality.

KEY FEATURES

  • Over 150 Sniper Rifles and other weapons may be collected and upgraded.
  • Create the most effective weaponry; gain new weapons and exciting upgrades for ammunition and grip, as well as unique powers.
  • Graphics in 3D that are really realistic
  • Controls for the game are simple and intuitive.
  • Play with other players as sniper assassins compete against one other from all around the globe.
  • Tactics are encouraged with exciting objectives in solo mode, or go online for all-out multiplayer combat.
  • Save hostages while while rising through the ranks to become the army’s most lethal sniper killer.
  • It is possible to play both pvp online and offline.
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2024.05.20 08:11 TiredLetters Carlow University

My teen will be a freshman at Carlow this year. She will be living on campus. I'm putting together a list now if things she will need, specific to Pittsburgh (Think snow boots, warm socks etc.) and information she will need to know to make life easier.
Are there any recommendations from the locals that an outsider wouldn't think of?
Any and all advice appreciated.
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2024.05.20 08:02 Fiddlesticklin Middenland themed DLC unit ideas

Middenland themed DLC unit ideas
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Ulric's Thunder is one of the largest cannons ever constructed for the Empire of Man. Given to the Cult of Ulric, its barrel was formed after a wolf-head, the sacred animal of Ulric.
The immense bronze cannon was used for the defense of Middenheim. Too large to be moved outside, it needed several teams of drey horses to be pulled in the correct firing position. It was described large enough that a house could fit inside its barrel. The cannon was so immense that it only could be loaded by a giant. Thunderball, the Middenheim Giant, held this position. Due to its size, it could only shoot at a slow rate and each shot had enough impact to make a man standing nearby unprotected deaf for several days.
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The Teutogen Guard are the elite bodyguard of the Ar-Ulric in his role as Elector of the Empire, accompanying him both at state occasions and on the battlefield. They are named after the great Teutogen Tribe, that in the time of Sigmar helped the man-god drive the Orc and Goblin invaders from the lands of men. Unlike the Greatswords who are drawn from the State Troops, the Teutogen Guard are instead selected from the ranks of the Knights of the White Wolf by the orders of the Grand Master and the Ar-Ulric himself. Unlike the rest of the order they fight on foot, but they still retain the order's iconic warhammers.
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The Drakwald Forest is vast and treacherous, and many monstrosities such as Beastmen, Orcs and Minotaurs make their lairs deep within it. These creatures are dangerous and savage, and must be purged from time to time lest their numbers grow out of control. Finding these lairs is difficult, and so the Middenlanders use packs of Hunting Hounds to sniff them out and hunt them down. These packs are often led by Hunt Masters, warriors mounted on warhorses who guide them towards the foe.
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The Order of the Knights of the White Wolf, or White Wolves as they are more commonly known, are the most infamous of all the Templar Orders under the worship and servitude of the Ar-Ulric and their God, Ulric, God of Wolves and Winter. Readily identified by their distinctive wolf pelts and their savage fighting-style, the Knights of the White Wolf are the most ancient and largest of the Templar Orders in the entire Old World, their founding dating back to the time of Ar-Ulric Wulcan, during the Age of Sigmar some 2,500 years ago. The Knights' wolf-skin cloaks, coupled with their long, often wild hair and beards, gives them a barbaric appearance similar to those of the first worshippers of Ulric, but in truth they are a highly disciplined and martial Order whose presence inspire both courage and savagery that rivals that of even the most blood-thirsty and savage of the Northmen Warriors.
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2024.05.20 07:56 dakna3 jade grew huge!

jade grew huge!
my jade grew giant! i just repotted it in this pot, and tips to make it looks better? the leaves seem lighter than most jade and they’re a little bendy. in a south facing window in colorado. :)
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