So my upgrades to the Aquila are done, replaced the hot end which was a royal PITA fishing the wire through the sheath but it is all the way home now.
The fans were a bit more convoluted. The one in the mainboard super easy, unclip the stocker, clip the new one in, unscrew it from the base and screw the new one to the base, done.
The one on the hot end, which replaced the faulty OE one required cutting and soldering, plus ample amounts of electrical tape as my smallest heat shrink tubing is way too big for this stuff... But it is not going anywhere, ever so there is that... Good solid solder joint, and the insulating wrap of electrical tape is doing its job well.
Installed the upgraded bed leveling springs, and of course the 3D touch. I delayed the firmware update until after getting a solid manual bed leveling, then I updated the firmware in both the machine and display.
The machine powers on just fine, 3D touch seems to go through its self check and appears ready, and then I try to run auto home. The X axis / carriage runs to the left, and hits the sensor, and then nothing. The Z axis stepper motor is never engaged. And yes I double checked to insure it did not come unplugged. https://youtu.be/z_jUAK46ocg
Products used for the 3D touch are...
BL Touch cable set since the 3D touch failed to come with a cable with an end to match the main board BL Touch connector. The colors are straight through 1 for 1 matches though even though the colors are out of order.
https://amzn.to/4auuDoD
The 3D Touch itself.
https://amzn.to/3V5AzzL
Sturdy 3D touch sensor bracket for Voxelab Aquila (STL file printed with Voxelab black PLA)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4826844
M3 x12 socket head cap screws and nuts to hold 3D touch sensor to mount.
M3 x12 socket head flathead screws to hold sensor mount to Aquila.
Voxelab G32 Aquila BL Touch firmware.
https://enfss.voxelab3dp.com/10000/software/93a0e11902fea27ced993dabb44b0500.rar
My suspicion is in the cable OR a faulty 3D touch sensor.
Any suggestions on what and how to check?

I’m currently building a pc used and I’ve done everything I know to troubleshoot this thing. In terms of hardware, I’ve narrowed it down to the motherboard, cpu or psu.
Things I’ve tested: Swapping out gpu Putting gpu in a different slot Plugging DisplayPort into motherboard Trying one stick of ram Clearing CMOS Checked for bent pins on CPU
Specs: Asus z490-a prime Intel i5-10600k RTX 2070 super Sama armor 550w power supply 3600mhz silicon power ram Samsung 850 EVO 500gb
The thing is, when I boot the pc, the Q-LED lights don’t turn on at all, which makes me think it could be something else. Here’s a video of what’s happening.
Before I get a new motherboard and cpu, please tell me if there is something else I can do.

Let's just get to the gist to it. There's this boy, who we're going to call glasses. We both have fourth period math together with each other and sit right beside each other. We sit in groups of four in the class, and our table is centered towards the back of the room. Every day I had to help him with his work because he has trouble with understanding the lesson we're in. It's not like I'm a super smart student, but at least I understood the material. It wasn't a big deal for me. His grades overall for math and science are terrible. It's not a secret, the teacher has even made jokes before in the class about his grade. Everyone else at our table was pretty much the same way, so I felt bad that he had to sit with all of us.
I'm not sure how we got on the topic, but at one point, I was basically doing his work for him because he said he didn't understand anything, and in all honesty, I don't think he even was trying to do it. He had to have had some knowledge about what he was doing though, because when he finally did his own work, he would get every answer wrong. That didn't stop him from making dumbass remarks, using his phone to look up the answers to the questions, and watching tiktoks on his phone. The only reason I would have been helping him out, is because it makes the class more enjoyable. If you're just sitting there by yourself, the class can be really boring. He has this habit where he would just say the most randomness statements. For example, once we were in the middle of doing an assigned online lesson, he just randomly turns to me, and tells me I'm gay. He has no filter on his mouth. I don't pay him any attention, as I have never felt attraction to a guy.
Not saying he's ugly or anything, he's pretty average looking. I've seen worse looking people. He's got this nice taper haircut, and looks good when he keeps it freshly trimmed, he wears those clear glasses, and has a pretty nice big nose. Not in a bad way, but a good size, and shape. I don't think I've ever seen him without a black or grey hoodie. I'm pretty sure he has an addiction. He has a pretty average body too, a little skinny, but it suits him. It's not like it's bad or anything. I don't judge anyone on their looks. We're both about the same height, with him being about an inch taller, maybe? His personality is probably his most unique..? Interesting? attribute. He's not one to hold back from sharing his thoughts. Sometimes I have to put up with him making fun of me and my personality. Sometimes in a playful way, but I have a few traits that can be picked on. One thing that is probably his biggest flaw is his over confidence, and the fact that he thinks he's the best at everything.
He's constantly bragging about things. He's the kind of person that makes you want to punch him. Not the worst thing in the world, but not the best. When we first started having conversations, it was pretty casual and chill, but then it escalated into him getting to the point of being aggravating. He would say the stupidest stuff. He would make fun of the way I looked, my clothes, how tall I am, and just the way I spoke. I'm not a super social person, so it's not that hard to make me uncomfortable. But still, when he wasn't annoying me to the point of begging the teacher to move my seat, I could have some decent conversations with him. He wasn't all that bad. He just didn't have the filter between his brain and his mouth. That's something I respect about him. It's a good trait to have. He's the type of person that will always be honest, and won't sugar coat his words. Even if it might be considered offensive. We'd have a lot of occurrences when he would say something funny. I can't even count how many times he made me smile, and even laugh. I was never embarrassed or ashamed about laughing. Not once.
I can tell he likes the way I laugh. Whenever he gets me to laugh, he'll be staring at me with this big grin on his face. He doesn't hide the fact that he wants to stare at me. When he says something funny, and he gets my attention, he'll give me a smile. It's not a forced one, it's natural, and I can tell that he genuinely means it. Sometimes I'd feel him looking at me and I'd catch him staring. It was usually a quick glance, and he'd turn his head away. But I could see him looking. At first I was confused, but I eventually got used to it. I'm not going to lie, it does make me nervous. I don't like being stared at. It makes me feel awkward and uncomfortable. But I never told him that. He was probably just trying to get my attention.
He's got a very strong sense of humor, and a lot of the things he would say, even the most serious and inappropriate things, are actually really funny. The way he speaks, and how he carries himself, I can tell he has a lot of self confidence, and a big ego. He's not afraid to show it either. It's almost like a form of self expression. It's hard to explain. The way he expresses his personality, it's something you have to see. The funny thing is, he's not even a good student. I have no idea why he was placed in a class that was obviously above his grade level. The only reason he's probably passing is because the teacher lets him goof off. The way he talks and acts, I'm pretty sure the teacher knows that he's a big distraction to the class, and doesn't want to have to deal with him. So she gives him the benefit of the doubt. I have no idea why he even cares so much about his grades. He always talks about how he doesn't care, and that his grades don't matter. The thing is, his behavior shows the opposite. Every day he'll come into class, and sit there waiting for the teacher to finish instruction, and when we began to work, he asks me if I can help him. Sometimes he'll just copy my answers. I've never said no, and have always helped him out. I've tried giving him hints and suggestions about the material, but he just doesn't listen.
It's not like it matters to me anyway. If I'm not helping him, he'll ask another student. He's a real pain in the ass, but I don't blame him. If I were in his situation, I'd be the same way. He's not the best student, and probably one of the dumbest kids in the school. The funny thing is, is that he acts like he's so much smarter than me. Like he's better than everyone else. But he's not. He's just a stupid, annoying kid who's not very smart. But he tries. And that's what's important. So once again, we're sitting at our table, doing an assigned lesson, and everyone else is talking to the table mates or doing their own thing. I'm pretty sure the teacher was helping out other students who was stuck on a question. We were sitting right next to each other. I was doing my work, while he was on his phone and had barely even began the assignment. That's when I felt a hand rubbing up and down my thigh. I was wearing some heavy baggy jeans, and could feel his hand moving up and down. I looked and stared at him while removing his hand. He looked at me with this knowing grin, and turned his attention back to his phone. I couldn't even concentrate at that exact moment. He was just acting like nothing had happened. I could feel my heart beating fast and my face was hot. I don't know why, but it was.
A few more minutes went by and the hand returned to my thigh. I tried shaking it off, but he wasn't having it. He wasn't letting go. So I gave up and left his hand there. I couldn't even finish the problem I was on, I just sat there letting his hand rub up and down my thigh. I looked over at him, and he was just staring at me with a grin on his face. His hand was just gently rubbing, up and down, up and down. Then he stopped, and he slowly removed his hand. He turned back to his phone. I don't know what I was thinking, but I reached my hand over to his thigh. I didn't look at him, and just placed my hand on his thigh. It was a pretty firm squeeze, and he flinched slightly. It was almost as if his entire body stiffened. I practically froze up since I forgot to do the whole rubbing motion. It was probably the most awkward moment of my life. It wasn't the way I wanted to react, but my body did what it had to do. I started slowly, but firmly massaging his thigh, and could feel him starting to relax. His eyes were glued to his phone, and he wasn't paying attention to the hand that was rubbing up and down.
Eventually, I removed my hand as the end of class was nearing. He and a few other students started standing up and gathering their things. I remained in my seat, as I felt a slight stiffness in my pants. My heart was racing, and I could feel my hands starting to get sweaty. I wasn't expecting anything like this to happen. It was awkward, but I had this.. lustful feeling in my stomach. As I sat there, he went on the other side of me and slyly pressed his crotch up against my shoulder. I could feel heat radiating from his body. It was obvious why it was so warm, and I knew what was happening. It was a weird sensation. It's hard to describe. I could feel the heat from his pants on my shoulder. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it was enough to get me really flustered. I was starting to feel a little anxious. After that, the bell rang and everyone quickly gathered their belongings and left the room.
It was a weird feeling, and I couldn't even focus in class. I could barely think straight. I couldn't even finish the lesson we were assigned. I didn't know what to do. I was just caressing another guys leg. What was even worse was that the guy I was caressing, was the same guy who was always making fun of me. I was starting to panic. Was it wrong to have done that? Am I going to get in trouble? What if he tells someone? The only reason why I did it was because I was curious. What if someone saw us.
I'm really confused and I don't what to do. We've only have a week left of school, and then we'd have summer break. I want to ask him for his number. And I don't know why I want it. To talk? Hang out? Something else? What do people usually do to have fun with people like him? Should I ask him for his numbers?

Thought I’d write up a few tips about going to a baseball game in Yokohama with a young kid. I know it’s super specific, but I thought it might be helpful for families thinking of including a baseball game in their itinerary! While some of these tips are specific to Yokohama Stadium, some may apply to other stadiums as well. I'd love to hear abut other very family-friendly stadiums!
We’ve gone to games at Yokohama Stadium (DeNA Baystars) several times with a 4-5 year old kid. I actually know very little about baseball, but I love going to games in Japan!
First of all, Yokohama Stadium is super family friendly. There’s a stroller check, momaro nursing “pods,” and changing pads in the women’s restroom (no idea about the men’s). Plus toilet stalls with baby chairs to keep them secure while mom uses the facilities. Lots of kids and toddlers attend the games, including plenty of infants in baby carriers. It’s very clean, safe, and comfortable. The fans are respectful, and the crowd management feels very safe.
There’s a great park area (jungle gym, sandbox, etc) just outside the stadium, and it’s easy to pop in and out during the game (reentry allowed until the 7th inning). You’ll see lots of parents with their kids out there during the game (we swap during the game when kid gets bored).
The food is great for kids! Standard french fries and karaage, but also shumai, gyoza, etc since it’s close to Chinatown and the area is known for it. My kid particularly loves mikangori— shaved ice with canned mikans on it. And FYI in addition to the standard “beer girls,” there are also girls selling Baskin-Robbin’s ice cream roaming the aisles; you can just flag them down from your seat!
Buy souvenirs before/during the game! If you want to, it’s super fun to get all the cheering gear to use during the game— mini bats to hit together to make noise, a towel with a favorite player (or mascot) to wave, etc. Almost everyone in the park wears some sort of team gear (hat, jersey, etc), it can be fun to hype them up with some gear before going into the park. My kid adores the Baystars mascot DB Starman and you’ll see tons of cute toys. We picked up a Sanrio collab toy this time around— Kuromi in Baystars gear!
Things to be aware of with kids:
Day games are HOT. Wear a hat, sunscreen, and stay hydrated. Bring a mini fan and neck cooletowel if you can. Lots of parents take kids out on the backside of the stadium to chill in shade and snack during the game. Honestly we’ll probably switch to night games now that kid is a little older and can stay up later.
You can bring food and drink in— just no cans or bottles. However I find the food in the stadium reasonably priced, only find long lines during certain times, and there are vending machines everywhere. But definitely saw some families bringing in McDonalds!
Be sure to check the website to see if there’s any special event going on for that game. For example this weekend there’s a DJ/food truck event on the field after the game. My kid was so excited to be able to walk around on the field.
If your kid likes cheerleading, the cheerleaders have a website where you can see their performance schedule (before games, etc). It’s very popular with kids, and the girls are really nice when they do community events! We like to watch their performance outside the stadium before the game, then play a bit on the playground before finally heading into to watch the game.
If your family likes live sports, I’d really consider including a baseball game on your itinerary, it’s really a lot of fun, even if kid doesn’t have the patience to watch a whole game. 5 year old happily spent 4 hours or so watching the game, eating, checking out souvenirs, and playing in the park, etc. Yeah, as a parent I didn't get to watch the whole game, but that was fine, it was a fun outing in any case.

I just threaded my 1980’s serger for the first time and I feel this accomplishment should be somehow acknowledged, potentially with a medal ceremony and a comically large certificate for a hand massage.
In terms of hands-on time, it took me 1.5 hours with a 30 minute sanity- and finger-tip-saving walk break. Through the ordeal, I learned that the instruction manual artist was perhaps not the best at translating 3d machinery into 2d line-drawings. Doesn’t help that they’re super tiny line-drawings. I will also never ever ever let my serger cones run out without tieing in a new cone.
Having sewn on regular old sewing machines for 30 years, I had no idea serger threading was so complicated. What other sewing pitfalls are out there?

This Reddit is being developed for the purpose of gathering people and information to assist individuals who deposited money through Cash App to play slots and fish games through any of the hundreds of Facebook Page vendors out there, but did not get paid when they won.
Often times, a person wins in whatever "game platform" they are playing, such as Orion Stars, Fire Kirin, Ultra Panda etc. but when they attempt to cash out, the person that placed the bet & accepted the payment via Cash App, (Vendor or Retailer) will then refuse to pay the amount won. These self described "software distributors" are essentially collecting all the money to play these games but they are not paying out the winnings to individuals who made their deposit with the obvious expectation of getting paid for the amount won.
When this happens, the people who took the money and then refused to pay, will often suspend your game account and then stop responding completely. They may or may not give a reason for their refusal to pay. The reason , in almost every case, is that was never their intention. The business they're in is to defraud you (the consumer) by promising to pay and then not doing so.
We are not here to debate about the morality or legality of online gambling. In my state, gambling is legal and most reputable gambling institutions have independent oversight of there practices to protect the consumer against fraud. These online game platforms however, do not appear to have any regulation at all. They simply refuse to pay out your winnings and then suspended and/or block you. Most people will just accept that they made a bad investment or trusted the wrong person. They may feel a certain kind of way about gambling in the first place. All of that may be true, but the fact remains that money was paid for a particular reason: to play a game and win more money than you paid in. It's a gamble, because you might lose. The gamble is not however, on the vendors ability or willingness to pay out your winnings when requested. No, the vendor made a promise to pay when they accepted the deposit that you made.
So the question then, is how does a consumer collect on the debt that is owed to them? What legal recourse do they have to collect the amount due? Should they be reported to faacebook since that is the main platform they used to defraud you? Trying to find answers to these and other questions surrounding this subject has been very difficult.
These "software distributors " have been known to hijack facebook accounts and then use them to commit these fraudulent acts. Ofcourse in that case, you can only identify the person who's page was hijacked. Not the actual person who committed fraud. In other cases, they just change the name of the Facebook Page. But who are these people? How does a person check on them prior to making a deposit?
I hope to answer these and many other questions related to these facebook gambling pages and give the reader some useful information that could lead to prevention of these crimes or to increase the likelihood of actually collecting on these debts. I hope to hear from individuals who have knowledge of the laws that apply to these cases as well as from people, like me, who have experienced this. I would like this to result in a guide for the consumer of "the software" that will detail a. Terminology used b. Deposits & Cash App c. Facebook & Vendors (reputable and non-reputable) d. Warnings e. Legal recourse. The goal is to put the thieves out of business which will actually help the more reputable platforms that always cash out winnings when requested. Ultimately, the priority is to address these issues on behalf of the consumer.

“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Bio
Name: Taylor Bennett Armstrong	Date of Birth: 04/03/2024
Age: 15 years old	Gender: Demiboy
Sexual Orientation:	Nationality: Canadian
Ethnicity: Irish-Jewish	Languages: English, French, Japanese
Hometown: Toronto, Canada	Demigod Conundrums: ADHD

Family:

Name Relation Age Occupation Relationship ------------
Benjamin Armstrong Father 42 years old Artist Taylor shares a special bond with his father, Benjamin Armstrong. Despite being a single parent for much of Taylor's life, Benjamin always made sure to provide a loving and nurturing environment for his son. He recognized Taylor's unique talents from a young age and encouraged him to explore his creativity without limitations. Benjamin's own passion for art and innovation served as an inspiration for Taylor, shaping his worldview and igniting his love for invention. Benjamin supports Taylor's dreams and ambitions wholeheartedly, even if he doesn't always understand the mechanics behind his son's creations.
Eliza Armstrong Stepmother 43 years old Graphic Designer She brings a different perspective to Taylor's life. As a graphic designer, she values precision and order, which sometimes clashes with Taylor's more spontaneous and chaotic approach to creativity. However, despite their differences, Eliza cares deeply for Taylor and wants what's best for him. She worries about Taylor's safety and well-being, especially when his inventions go awry and cause unintended chaos. She often finds herself playing the role of the voice of reason, urging Taylor to think things through more carefully before diving headfirst into his next project. Despite their occasional disagreements, Eliza recognizes Taylor's potential and admires his boundless imagination and ingenuity.
Rachel Armstrong Half-sister 10 years old Student Rachel Armstrong, Taylor's half-sister, adores her older brother and looks up to him with wide-eyed admiration. From a young age, she was fascinated by Taylor's inventions and artistic talents, often trailing after him like a curious puppy, eager to learn and explore alongside him. Taylor sees Rachel as the most precious angel in the world and is very protective of her. He takes great joy in teaching her how to sketch, build, and code, fostering her own love for art and invention. Rachel, in turn, idolizes her big brother and cherishes their time together.

Appearance

Faceclaim: this Picrew Voiceclaim Walter from Spies in Disguise

Features	Description
Height	5’8 feet
Weight	157 lbs
Hair	Ginger
Eyes	Blue
Skin	Tan
Build	Lean, slim
Scent	Ink, paint, oil
Attire	Gamer Aesthetic

Overview: Ginger Hair: One of Taylor's most noticeable features is his vibrant ginger hair, which seems to have a life of its own. His locks cascade in untamed waves around his head, framing his face in a fiery halo. Despite occasional attempts to tame it, Taylor's hair always manages to retain its wild, rebellious spirit, reflecting his own untamed nature. Taylor's eyes are a mesmerizing shade of blue. They sparkle with curiosity and intelligence, constantly darting from one point of interest to the next. Across Taylor's nose and cheeks are scattered a constellation of freckles, like tiny stars dotting the canvas of his face. Despite his intelligence beyond his years, Taylor's face retains a youthful charm and innocence. His features are soft and rounded, with a hint of boyish mischief lurking behind his bright smile. There is a sense of wonder and curiosity in his expression, as if he is forever on the brink of discovering something new and exciting. Taylor's fashion sense is a reflection of his personality, blending comfort with a hint of geeky flair. He favors graphic t-shirts adorned with characters from his favorite video games, showcasing his love for gaming and pop culture. His hoodies are oversized and well-worn, providing both warmth and a sense of familiarity. Taylor's cargo pants are practical and utilitarian, offering plenty of pockets to store his tools and gadgets for tinkering. His sneakers are his constant companions, scuffed and worn from countless adventures and late-night gaming marathons.

Personality

“Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.” Dorothy Parker
Quality Traits Positive Optimistic, Creative, Kind-hearted, Spontaneous, Resilient Neutral Naive, Chaotic, Impulsive, Eccentric, Idealistic Negative Gullible, Overbearing, Impatient, Inattentive, Stubborn
Overview: Taylor radiates an infectious positivity that lights up any room he enters. He greets each day with boundless enthusiasm, seeing every challenge as an opportunity for adventure and growth. His optimism is unwavering, even in the face of adversity, and he has a knack for finding the silver lining in the darkest of situations. Taylor's sunny disposition makes him a joy to be around, and his genuine smile can brighten even the gloomiest of days. Taylor marches to the beat of his own drum, embracing his individuality with gusto. He has never been one to conform to societal norms or expectations, preferring to chart his own course through life. Taylor's free-spirited nature is reflected in everything he does, from his spontaneous inventions to his unconventional approach to problem-solving. He thrives on the freedom to express himself creatively, unbound by rules or conventions. Taylor's energy is boundless, and he approaches everything he does with an infectious sense of excitement and wonder. He is easily captivated by new ideas and experiences, often bouncing from one project to the next with the fervor of a child in a candy store. Taylor's excitable nature fuels his insatiable curiosity, driving him to constantly seek out new challenges and adventures. Despite his youthful exuberance, Taylor possesses a keen intellect far beyond his years. He is a natural problem-solver, able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to even the most daunting of challenges. Taylor's mind is a whirlwind of ideas and possibilities, constantly buzzing with new inventions and artistic endeavors. His creativity knows no bounds, and he revels in the thrill of bringing his imagination to life. Taylor's intelligence and creativity have instilled in him a healthy dose of confidence, bordering on cockiness at times. He knows his worth and isn't afraid to show it, often speaking his mind with a brashness that can catch others off guard. However, Taylor's confidence is tempered by his humility and genuine humility. He is quick to acknowledge his mistakes and learn from them, never allowing his ego to overshadow his humanity. At the core of Taylor's personality is a deep well of kindness and empathy for others. He genuinely cares about the people around him and goes out of his way to help those in need. Taylor's compassion knows no bounds, and he often puts the needs of others before his own. He is quick to offer a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on, and his unwavering support has endeared him to many. Beneath Taylor's cheerful exterior lies a vulnerability that he often tries to conceal. He is sensitive to the opinions of others and fears being rejected or misunderstood. Taylor's insecurities stem from a desire to be accepted and valued for who he truly is, flaws and all. Despite his outward confidence, he struggles with feelings of loneliness and self-doubt, yearning for genuine connections and validation. Taylor's drive for excellence can sometimes border on perfectionism, leading him to be overly critical of himself and his work. He sets high standards for himself and is often disappointed when he falls short of his own expectations. However, Taylor's perfectionism is tempered by his resilience and determination to persevere in the face of failure. He sees each setback as an opportunity to learn and grow, refusing to let obstacles dampen his spirit. Taylor has a gift for communication, able to express his thoughts and feelings with clarity and sincerity. He is a natural storyteller, captivating audiences with his animated anecdotes and infectious enthusiasm. Taylor's ability to connect with others on a deep emotional level makes him a trusted confidant and valued friend. He listens intently to others, offering words of encouragement and wisdom when needed. Taylor approaches life with a sense of adventure, always eager to explore new horizons and push the boundaries of what is possible. He thrives on the thrill of discovery, relishing in the excitement of unknown possibilities. Taylor's insatiable curiosity drives him to seek out new experiences and embrace the unknown with open arms. Whether embarking on a daring quest or simply trying out a new recipe, he approaches each adventure with the same sense of wonder and excitement. Taylor has a playful sense of humor that often borders on mischievousness. He loves to joke and laugh, finding joy in the absurdities of life. Taylor's playful nature brings levity to even the most serious of situations, helping to ease tension and lift spirits. He delights in pulling harmless pranks and sharing witty banter with friends, always with a twinkle in his eye and a grin on his face. Taylor is incredibly adaptable, able to thrive in any environment or situation. He approaches change with a sense of curiosity and excitement, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities. Taylor's ability to adapt to different circumstances has served him well throughout his life, allowing him to navigate the complexities of both the mortal world and the realm of the gods with ease.
Preferences
Favourite... Item Food Macaroni and cheese, mango milkshake Colour Electric Blue Season Summer Weather Sunny, warm, clear skies Music Pop, rock, orchestral, jazz, celtic Animals Bunnies and Cats Book/Movie Genre Fantasy, Sci-fi, Romance, Slice-of-life, Adventure, Action Media Avatar: The Last Airbender, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, Kingdom Hearts, Legend of Zelda, Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, Honkai: Star Rail, Pokémon, a scary amount of anime, etc…
Hobbies:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Crafting
• Sewing
• Video Games
• Cosplay

Demigod Info

Powers

Name	Type	Description
Psychometry	Domain	The ability to glean information from a particular object relevant to the parent's domain, especially its material make-up and method of creation. (Crafts, Mechanics and Art)
Enhanced Skill Proficiency	Domain	A trait where one is naturally adept in the skills lorded over by their parent. (Crafts, Mechanics and Art)
Summon Tool	Domain	The ability to summon any small tool. (Once every 5 minutes or per turn.) (Duct Tape or Superglue)
Machine Communication	Minor	A trait where one is able to understand and communicate with automatons and machinery (includes code).
Electrical Resistance	Minor	A trait where one is able to resist electricity to a such degree that they are able to withstand badly interacting with small appliances.
Machine Manipulation (Technokinesis)	Minor	The ability to directly control mechanisms, machines and automatons.
Basic Enchantment	Major	The ability to imbue weapons, crafts, machinery and automatons with magical properties (modmail for specific enchantments). Options: Weapon Transformation—into a mundane item; Monster Hunting Proficiency for a) Fleshy Monsters—Sharpness, b) Armored Monsters—Bludgeoning, c) Ghosty Monsters—Absorption

Weapon of Choice: Bastard Sword
Fatal Flaw: Naivety Taylor's fatal flaw lies in his inherent naivety, stemming from his trusting and optimistic nature. Despite his intelligence and creativity, Taylor often lacks the worldly wisdom and discernment needed to navigate the complexities of the world around him. His naivety makes him vulnerable to manipulation and deception, as he struggles to see the darker intentions lurking behind the smiles of others.

Items and Equipment

Name	Age	Description
Sketchbook	7 years old	Taylor always carries a sketchbook with him, filled with doodles, sketches, and designs inspired by his vivid imagination.
Art Supplies	3 years old	As someone who enjoys art, Taylor keeps a collection of art supplies like pencils, markers, and colored pencils, allowing him to bring his creative visions to life wherever he goes.
Tool Kit	5 years old	As a budding inventor and tinkerer, Taylor carries a compact tool kit with him at all times. It contains essential tools like screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and a mini soldering iron, allowing him to repair gadgets, fix mechanical issues, and work on DIY projects on the fly.
Nintendo Switch	2 years old	Taylor never leaves home without Nintendo Switch. He keeps a selection of his favorite games in his backpack, ready to play whenever he has a spare moment to indulge in his love of gaming.
Music Player	3 years old	Music is a constant source of inspiration and motivation for Taylor, so he always carries a portable music player loaded with his favorite tunes.
Cat Headphones	1 year old	High-quality headphones that allow him to escape into his own world of music whenever he needs a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They are cat-themed for no reason other than Taylor felt like it.

Trivia

• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• MBTI: ESTP-T (The Entrepreneur)
• Enneagram: Type 7 (The Enthusiast)
• Love Languages: Words of Affirmation (receive); Acts of service (give)
• Quirk: Doodling on almost every surface he sees when bored.
• Fears: Hurting People, Big Animals

Backstory

“There is no innovation and creativity without failure.” ***Brené Brown*
Taylor Bennett Armstrong was born into a creatively vibrant family. His father, Benjamin Armstrong, was a dedicated artist who often spent hours in his studio, painting and sculpting. Benjamin's work was deeply inspired by classical art, and his studio was filled with references to mythological themes and ancient techniques. This environment planted the seeds of creativity in Taylor from a very young age.
Taylor’s biological mother was Techne, the goddess of art, craft, and invention, but he had no knowledge of her divine heritage. His mother left shortly after his birth, leaving Benjamin to raise Taylor on his own. Despite the absence of his mother, Taylor's early childhood was filled with love and encouragement from his father.
When Taylor was five, Benjamin met Eliza, a talented graphic designer, at an art exhibit. They quickly bonded over their shared love for art and soon married. Eliza embraced Taylor as her own, though she struggled to understand his unique, often chaotic way of thinking and creating.
Even as a young child, Taylor showed remarkable intelligence and creativity. By the age of six, he was building simple machines and drawing intricate designs. His father was both amazed and slightly concerned when Taylor began to take apart household appliances to understand how they worked. While Benjamin encouraged his son's curiosity, Eliza worried about the constant mess and occasional accidents that resulted from Taylor's experiments.
Taylor’s half-sister, Rachel, was born when he was five. She looked up to her big brother with admiration, often following him around and watching as he created his various inventions. Despite the occasional mishap, Taylor and Rachel shared a close bond, with Taylor frequently making small toys and gadgets to entertain her.
School was both a blessing and a curse for Taylor. His intelligence allowed him to excel academically, but his unique way of thinking and his constant tinkering often got him into trouble. Teachers labeled him a "problem child" due to his inability to sit still and follow conventional methods. Taylor's inventions occasionally caused disruptions, further cementing his reputation.
Socially, Taylor found it hard to connect with his peers. His enthusiasm and intelligence often intimidated other children, and he was frequently taken advantage of by classmates who used him to boost their own grades. These experiences left Taylor feeling lonely and self-conscious about his naivety, although he never let it dampen his cheerful spirit.
Taylor's life took a dramatic turn when he was 15 years old. One day, while working on a particularly ambitious project in his makeshift workshop, he was visited by Oleander, a satyr sent by Camp Half-Blood. Oleander had been observing Taylor for some time, noting his extraordinary abilities and his connection to the divine.
Oleander revealed to Taylor the truth about his mother, Techne, and his demigod heritage. At first, Taylor was skeptical, thinking it was some sort of elaborate joke or fantasy. However, Oleander's ability to demonstrate his satyr powers and his deep knowledge of Taylor's unexplained talents eventually convinced him.
Explaining the situation to his family was a challenge. Benjamin, who had always suspected that there was something special about Taylor, took the news in stride. Eliza, though worried and confused, ultimately supported the decision, understanding that Camp Half-Blood could provide Taylor with the guidance he needed. Rachel was both excited and scared for her brother, worried about the dangers he might face and she would miss him.
Thankfully, despite the huge distance he and Oleander had to travel from Toronto to Long Island went calmly, for the most part, with not many delays or monsters attacking them.
Well, at least until they reached New York. After that, the whole “calm journey” was out the window. It almost seemed like all the monsters decided to wait until they were close to their destination to suddenly appear one after the other. First they had to somehow avoid a cyclops. Then they were attacked by dracanaea. And finally, they were chased by harpies until they crossed the border of Camp Half-Blood.
By some miracle, they were still alive.
What a way to be introduced to demigod life.

Present Day

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun” Mary Lou Cook
Taylor's arrival at Campbell Half-Blood was… something, alright.
You know, being chased by monsters from New York to Long Island, passing out in between attacks and then waking up in the Medic Cabin feeling like you've been hit by a truck and maimed by a cat at the same time was, in short, not fun. It also didn't help the fact that he had to stay in bed to get treated for what, hours. Which, for someone like Taylor, was absolute torture. Good for him then that demigods, apparently, had magic healing and he didn't have to stay for days instead. At least Oleander was around to explain every detail about the world he's been thrust into now that he was out of danger. And as a plus, he was also claimed, so yay! He had no clue who Techne was, but he was sure he would learn soon enough.
So, what does Taylor do after getting patched up? Does he wait and rest for a bit just to make sure everything is okay with him? Does he stop for a moment to process everything that has happened to him in the last 24 hours?
No! Of course not! This is Taylor, after all. Him staying put for more than 10 minutes would be a miracle already.
Instead, he just went off on his own to see what this Camp Half-Blood was all about. He just had to get to his cabin first, which would be relatively easy with Oleander's instructions, and then he could explore this place to his heart's content!
Hopefully, Camp Half-Blood would be ready for the chaotic force Taylor would prove to be.
[OOC: Hello, everyone! Say hello to my new character, Taylor! Feel free to interact with him literally anywhere at Camp, he's probably going to be there at some point anyway lmao. Thanks for reading;)]

I’d like to start off saying that I’m not looking for critique unless you’ve read the full story, not just the TLDR. This situation is far more complicated and has been years in the making. If you want a rundown, I’ve put a TLDR at the bottom. I truly just need a space for me to type out my story and possibly maybe hear similar stories if anyone can relate. This is an extremely long post, and there’s a chance I ramble, so just as a warning
I’ll give some background before I say my case: I (22F) have been suspicious of my dad (50M) for the better part of my life. I have diagnosed anxiety and for the most part, I’ve thought my ideas and skepticisms on the matter as just intrusive thoughts. My dad and I have l always had a weird relationship. It doesn’t change how much I love him though. Even as I sit here today, I can’t in good conscience say I hate my dad. I love my dad. Even in his bad moments and questionable behaviors, hes my dad and usually my biggest of supporters. I think because of his bipolar nature it makes this situation so hard.
My mom and dad have been married for 25 years. Like I said before, they have four kids, both come from strict Catholic families, and share the same group of friends. On the outside, everyone can tell my dad loves my mom. He worships the ground she walks on, splurges on expensive gifts for her and is pretty openly affectionate. My mom, however, has never been vocal on her affections, inside and out of the house. Honestly, I can see how this affects my dad. Over the years, they’ve gotten shorter with each other, dad lashes out a bit more (something I’d say to remember as you keep reading), and will disappear into the night after a harsh argument.
I’d say this is where I start to get weird feelings on him. We all have a joint Life360. All of us, including our parents, can see where we are at all times. I’m fine with this, given at the time of this starting I was 20 and in college and I understand why a parent would want their kids locations. When checking the app, I started to notice my dad’s location being off at weird intervals of the night. If you have Life360, you’d know that it will tell you someone’s location has been turned off. Naturally, I’d ask my dad and he’d laugh it off saying his app was screwed up and he wasn’t sure why it was doing that and then 20 minutes later his location would be back on. Whatever, fine. The locations would only turn off around 11 P.M. on random evenings, usually when he was in town. He’d still throw the excuse that it was because he was just flying and airplane mode screws up Life360 (which isn’t true btw).
Anyways, I guess the meat of this story starts December of 2022. Dad’s anger is at weird levels. He’s arguing with my mom more and turning off his location. Me, being stupid, accused him of acting weird a few days before Christmas. Naturally he gets defensive and starts to say things like I’d never cheat on your mom, how could you accuse me of things like that, my phone is just wired. I’d argue back that I never accused him of cheating, just that he’s weird. That didn’t help my case. This is where his true character started to show. Threats of I’d cut you off from college (they pay for my schooling, car and phone), yelling at me for not showing respect for him, how he’s done so much for the family. After this argument I’d see him deleting no name contacts off of his phone after a conversation. I brought this up to my mom, and she tells me it’s probably work so I drop it. If my mom’s not worried why should I be.
After Christmas, we fly north to visit family since we’re the only ones down south. During our trip, he’d take my grandparents car (with their permission, these are my moms parents) to run errands for the Christmas parties that will be happening over the next couple of days. Once again, every time he’d go out his location would turn off. The tipping point for me was when he said he was going to fill up my grandparents car with gas. They live 5 minutes from a gas station. We had a reservation in an hour with his dad that we cannot be late to. My dad knew this. He was gone for an hour. Location off. He’s not contacting anyone, including my mom, on where he is. When he gets back, 5 minutes after when we were supposed to leave, he tells us all that there was an accident at the gas station and they needed him for a witness support. I shoot him down asking why his location was off and why he didn’t tell anyone this in front of my siblings, mom, and grandparents. They all laugh like it’s a joke but once I look at him he’s fuming. He tells me to get in the car so we can get to dinner.
Once we all pile in for dinner he screams at me, once again repeating the things he said before Christmas and how dare I accuse him of anything in front of his in-laws. When we finally parked the car and started to walk into the restaurant, he screams at me in the parking lot. My cousins and grandfather are standing outside watching him berate me in public. I’m 20 years old and he’s treating me like I’m 5. He told me he was going to stop paying for school and my rent this upcoming school year to teach me a lesson. I have never seen my father like this before, and true to his word, I paid for the first two months of my Spring 2023 school year. After some convincing from my mom, my dad texts me in March to not worry about the rent. I think after this is where I truly realize what’s at stake and what more I could lose if I try something like this again, and I never once verbally said he was cheating to anyone. Besides I had no proof.
In between this period, my mom and I have a huge heart to heart. I confess to her that her relationship with my dad is not something I view healthy, and I’m fearful that my marriage one day will look like theirs. I tell her I think she’s treated unfairly behind closed doors and she needs to step up for herself. She agrees but once I bring up divorce, she laughs and says she’d never in a million years consider that. She’d never get a divorce, and she kept reinforcing that. My parents are super Catholic, so I’m not surprised by this statement, but I feel like this paragraph is important to note.
Jump forward it May 2023. I’m off for the summer, in a limbo between end of the school year and starting my internship, so I’m back home. One evening my parents and I are watching a show in the living room. How we are all positioned makes it that my dad is in front of us. During a commercial break while my mom is getting water, my dad takes out his phone and starts texting, however it’s not on iMessage. It’s on Grindr. The only reason I know it was Grindr is because I have a few gay friends at school and I’ve seen some of their messages before. Honest to god, I’m shocked and paralyzed in my seat. What I’ve been suspicious about for the past half of the year is true. Just not in the sense I thought he was. Excusing myself to my room I go to recollect myself and reach out to two of my closer friends about the situation.
Over the next few months when I visit home, I start to document any instance I see him on the app or turning off his location. I have multiple videos of him texting people on Grindr. I’ve started to hint to my mom that something isn’t right and made out loud comments how weird dads been. Since last May, I’ve told my younger sister (F19) about my dad and showed her some evidence. She refuses to acknowledge the behavior and does not want to do anything about it. We’ll joke about it sometimes behind closed doors but when I bring it up to her today about telling my mom or talking to my dad, she gets fearful and thinks it’s stupid to do.
Which leads us to today. I am a fresh graduate from college. I’ve moved back home and am looking for work. And I know I’m being extremely selfish to everyone in my family for withholding this information. After countless talks with my therapist, she thinks it’s wise to not tell my dad or mom what’s happening, at least currently. Since I have been actually cut off from my dad and my mom has expressed that she doesn’t want a divorce and can’t really be bothered to look into the situation more, my therapist and a few of my friends agree to wait until I’m financially independent and moved out of the house. I think about telling my parents everyday what I know. But then I think of me, and my three younger siblings (the youngest is 13) who are still living at home, and the fact my mom is financially dependent on my dad. And I think the worst part and it makes me feel awful for even typing this, but it feels a bit easier to cope with this because my dad is exclusively talking to men. He’s not cheating on my mom with other women. My sister and I over the holidays looked to see if he had any of the other dating apps and we found nothing.
Honestly, a lot of you all might have read all of this and may still think I should tell my parents asap. Or question why I’m still waiting. I think I’m scared. I think I don’t want things to change. I don’t want to be blamed at or remembered as the daughter who ruined the **** family. I know it’s my dads fault and it’s not on me, but I’m scared I’ll truly lose my dad if I bring this to light. I’m scared my moms life will be flipped upside down forever. I’m scared my younger siblings will resent me for ruining our family and their cushy life will be lost.
I just needed somewhere to write this all down. I needed to get this off of my chest while I sit in my childhood bedroom. I’ve never felt more trapped and guilty in my life. It’s easier to forget that this is happening while I was at school, but now that I’m home, it’s harder to ignore. If anyone has any similar stories I’d love to hear them. There’s a lot more I’m leaving out so if there are questions I’ll try and answer them.
TLDR: was suspicious of my dad for cheating back in 2022 based on some behaviors and was cut off for two months when I asked what was up. Now I know he’s gay and is cheating on my mom and has been for maybe years. Mom doesn’t seem to worry/care about his behavior and Dad is still creeping around. Now that I’m back home the guilt of not saying a word to either of them is building up but I’m scared I’ll lose my family.

So, this is really long but I think it's worth the read as there has been nothing else like this in the Gtag community before. I have been working on this almost every day since Valentines Day Update 2022. I have changed it, restarted it, and updated it for every new Gtag update. I will make Updates to the in the future as it seems like we are getting more updates and more maps in the future.
Updates are not always literal, for example, the Human Tag Update only shows that humans exist or once existed in the Gorilla Tag world. The Monkes are not literally wearing masks that resemble humans. This logic applies to every update unless it's just cosmetics or a new map. Also, it's really weird at the first few Chapters so just stick with it or skip ahead. Ask any question in the comments about why I put the things I put and if you want evidence.
Most recent Updates to this are in Chapters 8, 14, 15, and 16
BI = Before Infection AI = After Infection
Prologue: Gods
4,500,000,000 BI - 212,001 BI
When Earth is formed, two gods form with it to rule over the planet. Mother Nature, the god of life and nature, and the Illuminati, the god of chaos and ice. Mother Nature usually takes the form of a 3,000-foot-tall tree called the Tree of Life, while the Illuminati takes the form of an ice pyramid with an ice eye in the center. Mother Nature creates life to populate Earth while the Illuminati constantly tries to kill it.
Chapter 1: The Rise and Fall of Humanity
212,000 - 200,001 BI
Humans, the most powerful species on Earth has cut down the Tree of Life and taken Mother Nature out of control. This leaves the Illuminati to slowly creep into the modern society. Some Humans form a cult around it, and they are the most powerful people on Earth. That means, the Illuminati can tell them to do something, and they can affect the most powerful nations on the planet.
Eventually, the Illuminati tricks the humans into fighting each other. The biggest nations on the world begin to go to war with some of the biggest possible nukes. They destroy the surface of the Earth causing it to go into a nuclear ice age. The Illuminati, an ice god, now has full control over Earth. Anytime life appears, it almost instantly dies. However, some humans were able to survive and eventually, the ice age comes to an end, and no god is in control of Earth.
Chapter 2: Monke
200,000 BI - 1,001 BI
After hundreds of thousands of years of evolution, Humans have evolved into a new species called Monkes. Monkes are gorilla-like apes that can survive the harshest of conditions. Their diet consists of grass and bugs. Some bugs and patches of grass have survived over the past few million years.
Mother Nature has started to take back control of the world as she creates the Tree of Life and a whole forest around it in a crater from a nuke. Many Monkes travel to this crater and end up being trapped as the forest is on a lower level then the rest of the crater.
Chapter 3: Rise of the Monkes
1,000 BI - 601 BI
All other Monkes go extinct meaning that the only remaining Monkes are in this crater. One day the Monkes decide to finally make the jump as they all jump down into the forest. Most of them die, but the few that survive are left without legs. About 100 Monkes are alive and they quickly learn to use their arms like legs.
Unfortunately, just like there Human ancestors, the first thing they do is cut down the Tree of Life and use its wood. This leaves Mother Nature powerless again. The wood from the Tree of Life will last them for thousands of years. They build bridges, tree houses, ramps, and a gazebo in the forest. All the children of the surviving Monkes also don't have legs making it now a fundamental part of their species.
They hollow out the inside of the Tree of Life's stump and start to build tunnels out of it. These tunnels reach out to all over the crater. One tunnel leads to a small set of canyons covered in sand. Another tunnel leads to a massive flat, rocky, landscape in the other side of the crater. The final tunnel goes straight down into the ground until it hits a large cave filled with crystals.
They build mines underneath the cave and harvest the large crystals. These crystals are radioactive because of the ancient nukes. The Monkes harvest the crystals and start to use them in technology. They create lamps, litghtposts, lights, signs, and even their greatest accomplishment a computer.
Chapter 4: The City
600 BI - 30 BI
The large, flat, rocky landscape they discovered has a lot of useful recourses in it. Over the next few hundred years they build an entire city with large skyscrapers and new technology that is widespread. There are thousands of Monkes now living in The City. The forest and canyons have become vacation places for most Monkes, and the homes of the most rich or important Monkes.
The Monkes decide to have a leader, so a rich family decides to step up and become the royals of the Monkes. There king is named Yorick, and their queen is named Lucy. They both live in a basement-like area rights next to the main entrance into The City. Queen Lucy also turns the canyons into an industrial area and improves quality of life for the main populous.
King Yorick and Queen Lucy have a son named Blue. By the time Prince Blue was 13 he already starting his dream job of being a scientist.
Chapter 5: The Hunt War
29 BI - 21 BI
A tunnel is dug in city after, and they dig all the way until the edge of the crater. The walls of the crater look like large mountains from down below and they are extremely cold. They accidentally cause an avalanche, and the base of the walls are filled with snow and ice. From this avalanche comes the god of chaos and ice, the Illuminati. The Illuminati causes many snowstorms and causes a sort of Ice Age.
Queen Lucy tries to keep everyone calm and civil. However, the Illuminati is able to influence the Monkes minds and causes chaos and destruction to happen all throughout Monke society. After years of pure chaos, the Monkes are able to split into two factions, The Monkes, and the Smiles. They also are helped by newly discovered species that came with the Ice Age. These species are Penguins, Polar Bears, Snow Owls, and many other species that live in the cold. These species were the only survivors of the ancient human war that nearly killed Earth. Over the past few hundred thousand years, they have all migrated across the world, and have worked together even if they were from different poles of the Earth.
The royal scientist, Prince Blue has created many new technologies before. During the war, he creates a Hunt Watch. A Hunt Watch is a watch that targets the nearest enemy to you. Once you touch that enemy with the watch on, they turn into an Ice Monke and can easily be shattered to bits. Over time, this technology allowed them to win the war and bring somewhat order back.
Chapter 6: The Ice Monkes
20 BI - 1 BI
Many Ice Monkes were not killed in the war, usually they were turned into Ice Monkes but were able to get away before being shattered. The Ice Monkes are still just regular Monkes except they are made of ice, can't go near heat, and are fragile. Even though the war was over, the Ice Monkes were still treated horribly. In this already hard time period, the Ice Monkes had absolutely nothing. Many veterans of the war still had their Hunt Watches, causing many more Ice Monkes to be formed.
Meanwhile the Illuminati builds snow castles for itself in the forest. This means that the mountain base was safe to enter now. To lighten the spirit of this dark time they built a large waterslide in this new area. Many murders and crimes still happen throughout The City, but one day it gets out of hand. King Yorick is assonated, his head was chopped off in the middle of The City. The now lonely Queen Lucy keeps his skull in her home.
Chapter 7: The Infection
0 AI - 3 AI
Ever since the bombs dropped hundreds of thousands of years ago, a volcano has slowly been forming in the crater. Now, the volcano has fully formed and is erupting. All the snow and ice are melted, the Illuminati is gone, the caves are flooded, and the mines are caved in. The base of the walls still has snow but lots of it melts and reshapes its surface.
In the lava was an extremophile virus that can survive the lavas heat. It is radioactive and spreads very quickly. This virus is called the Infection, and many Monkes get it. The infected Monkes get resistant to lava, they get stronger, they get faster, there skin is replaced with lava, and they have an uncontrollable instinct to hunt down normal Monkes and infect them.
The infected spread everywhere but The City is able to be kept safe and nobody can enter or leave The City. After a few years the volcano stops erupting, but the Infection stays around.
Chapter 8: Calming Down
4 AI - 6 AI
Prince Blue finds a cure for the Infection, some Monkes are given jobs to specifically leave The City and cure a ton of infected Monkes. They start doing this and it actually works. The cure is called Kai Juice. Anytime someone enters The City, they are given Kai Juice just in case. It is no longer dangerous to leave The City as if you get infected you can immediately drink some Kai Juice and go back to normal.
The caves and mines are drained and dug up. The old caves and mines completely caved in and revealed even more caves underneath. They start mining again and find loads of dinosaur bones along with a 40-foot-long crystal. Prince Blue has a son named Pink, but unfortunately during such great times, Queen Lucy dies of old age. Blue becomes King Blue and Pink becomes Prince Pink. There is a massive funeral for Queen Lucy that spans from The City all the way to the forest. They burn her body and put her ashes in a vase beneath a grave.
Chapter 9: Exploration
7 AI - 17 AI
A large tunnel is found on the forest walls, they follow it, and it leads out of the crater. Just on the other side of the crater is a beach covered in ancient, broken, human buildings. King Blue sees this and is the first to figure out that there was a complex civilization before them.
A few years later, they have made boats to sail out into the ocean and have built shops to supply the ships on shore. The ocean and beach are also home to many new animals. Meanwhile, King Blue discovered that if an infected Monke stays infected for multiply years, they harden and become rock. When they harden, they can't infect anything, but they can't be cured either. They also get even stronger, even faster, and their rock skin is almost impenetrable.
Chapter 10: The Tree of Life
18 AI - 47 AI
King Blue has been studying everything he can since he became king, and he has noticed that it is possible to revive the Tree of Life. For hundreds of years the Tree of Life's stump has been sitting in the forest, so King Blue is going to be the first one to do anything about it.
Over the next decade they nurture the stump and help it constantly until the Tree of Life has fully grown back. The only problem is that the Tree of Life is almost a mile tall, and they can't climb up that. King Blue and his engineering team spend the next few years building a rocket. When they are finished, they put it in the middle of The City and launch it. On the rocket is a team of explorers and engineers to work on top of the Tree of Life.
When on top of it they build large platforms along with massive rocks wheels and other things powered by winds. When they come back down, months later, they tell everyone what they built. The rocket becomes the main form of transportation in between The City and the Tree of Life’s top. The public uses that rocket to get up there because now people live on top of the Tree of Life in a place called Cloudtown.
Chapter 11: Calm Before the Storm
48 AI - 54 AI
King Blue and his team start to develop a new rocket after realizing how well they built the first rocket. The second rocket they build is not in The City and much larger. They build this rocket for years before eventually, it is done. It launched, flew out of the atmosphere, and took a 3-day journey through space until they landed on the Moon.
The Illuminati has created a being named Humbug. Humbug appears as a 30-foot-tall snowman. Humbug also has the abilities to change size, change the size of other things, transform, and transform other things. He takes the form of an old Monke named Santa Claus. In the form of Santa, he would give out presents to everyone and create ridiculously large birthday cakes for everyone. Everyone loved him and had no idea of his true form. He would use his powers every now and then to shrink people down and kidnap them. Over time he would slowly transform them into children's toys that he would give out to the people. However, the Santa form broke down over time. His red clothes and white beard becoming gray. But the public still loved and cherished him.
Chapter 12: Humbug
55 AI - 62 AI
Humbug reveals his true form and takes over The City. He shrinks down King Blue and Prince Pink. He then mutilates and transforms them into monsters called the Monkeyes. He traps them in a miniature maze and throws Monkes in there to be killed by their previous leaders. Everything is covered in snow once again by the Illuminati, but he still is not fully in control. Humbug takes over everything the Monkes have made before climbing his way up the Tree of Life. Humbug makes it up there and destroys Cloudtown in an attempt to take control over the Tree of Life. This does not work.
Over a few years, the Monkes have been able to create something called a Tesla Coil. The Tesla Coil is a machine that can take away Humbugs powers and use it against him. Humbug's powers are stripped away, and the Monkes take back control. Humbug is shrunken down and trapped in a miniature maze. The Monkes also start to use his powers to make themselves super big. However, with King Blue and Prince Pink turned into monsters, and Humbug overthrown, the Monkes have no leader.
Chapter 13: The Giants War
63 AI - 75 AI
The Monkes have been living peacefully for a few years, but eventualy, the different sizes start to look down on each other. This leads into the Giants War, where the different Monke sizes fight for 9 years. Eventually, the Monke population dwindle so much, that the war ended. The Monkes that did not change their size did not interact with the Monkes that changed their size. Now, tiny Monke skulls and giant Monke skulls are littered everywhere, and the only surviving Monkes are the ones that never changed their size.
Chapter 14: Peace
76 AI - 90 AI
The Tree of Life grows massively and repairs the damage done by Humbug years ago. Countless new branches and huge leaves sprout from its trunk. This allows the Monkes to make their way back up to the treetop with a newly repaired rocket. Cloudtown is rebuild, slowly, but rebuilt nonetheless. This is called, New Cloudtown.
A year after the Giants War ends, the skulls and bodies are cleared out. The City was practically empty as most buildings were either destroyed, damaged, or tilted over in the war. Many Monkes just went to New Cloudtown to survive as going anywhere else other than The City would mean being attacked by Infected Monkes. Also, during this time, the mutated monsters that were once King Blue and Prince Pink were killed by another Monke for sport. Their souls go on to become ghosts that wander the city. King Blue's soul becomes a ghost called the Ghost Wanderer, and Prince Pink's soul becomes a ghost called the Ghost Lurker.
The population has grown more, and the Monkes have created sports to celebrate the era of peace. These sports are Hockey, Watersoccer, and Paintbrawl. This happens during the fall where Lucy's spirit flies out from her grave and starts playing with some random civilian Monkes. She then reunites with the souls of her son and grandson in the forms of the Ghost Wanderer and the Ghost Lurker.
Chapter 15: Advancements
91 AI - 100 AI
A new type of plant is found in New Cloudtown. This plant sprouts large leaves with handle-like stems. These plants are called Glider Vines. The leaves of Glider Vines are used as gliders to fly around New Cloudtown.
The Monkes are unable to explore anymore. The ocean is too vast, they never got back from explorers they sent into the ocean, and the crater walls are too high to climb. So, they spend a few years creating an artificial environment that they can change on a will. They do this by using a Tesla Coil that harness Humbug's powers. In the first testing of it, they try to bring back the vast cave systems they found hundreds of years ago. It was an attempt to make infinite recourses. It turns out as a failure, everything is extremely broken and blocky. After much testing, they have it so it could be a tundra, a swamp, an ancient temple, and basically anything else. This underground, artificial environment is called Rotation.
They decide to excavate a larger area for Rotation. They then finish their original plan of recreating that same ancient cave system. This time it works, and it looks just like how it did hundreds of years ago. However, during the excavating of the larger area, the long dead Queen Lucy's vase finds itself in Rotation. Minor Monkes enter this cave and start mining, but when they discover Lucy's vase, they open it. From her long dead ashes rises the confused, lost, and insane spirit of Lucy. She has been trapped underground in the dark for almost a century now and has gone insane. The minors call her the Burnt Lucy, a dark reflection of their long dead Queen.
Chapter 16: The Return of Humbug
101 AI - ??? AI
The usage of the Tesla Coil attracts Humbug. He is able to escape the miniature maze the Monkes trapped him in, and slowly make his way to Rotation. When he arrives, he is able to get some of his powers back from the Tesla Coil, but he is noticed by the Monkes.
One of the first things Humbug does is kidnap three Monkes and turns them into small monsters called Monkeyes. He places them in the tiny maze that he was once trapped in.

I really hate getting into a match and fighting with people that barley know how there class works and are just learning how to aim. Not to say its a bad thing. After all they have to start somewhere. But at least pair them with players of a similar level. Its prob not super fun to pick up the game for the first time and be match with a 2000 hour flank that solo's half your team because your tank is too busy fighting there tank or any one on the front line.
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The number off times I have gotten into a casual lobby and gotten top dmg, kills, and shield as a tank. Dealing more dmg than anyone else in the match only to still lose is dishearting to say the least. Like i wanna fight players of similar skill. I know people will say "just play ranked" but ranked is way slower to get into a match where as a casual lobby is well casual you know. Sorry for the straw man. But it just kills me man. The other solution to this is to have a group of people get together but again its not fun just to roll a bunch of lobby's with players that just installed a day ago.
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I can whine all I want but I wanna at least though up a solution or at least what people have to say about it.
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1. My first idea is get people in range of current level of about 10-20 levels of each other in a lobby then if there is still empty slots then work your way down the que. As far as I know paladins just pics whoever is quied up after a min. Id say maybe add a extra min to give it time to fill up. Of course it would take averaging out all players in que and if a player shows that more fits the average level of the lobby the lowest level player gets up into the next lobby down on the average.
2. The second idea is more similar to the first one but instead of player level it goes by the average of all charters that a player has.

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I have no idea how this would work or effect how long it would take to get into a lobby. I'm hoping for more like wait 3 mins and then get into a match. After all I would gladly wait a extra min or two in que then get paired with fresh players. But i can understand why someone would not want that. As they just wanna get into a match and just shot things. I also know me writing prob wont solve anything as this wont go anywhere but its still more fun to think about a better system. Any discussion is welcome and if you think there is a very big flaw with this idea also let me know. I have no idea on coding so there might be something obvious im not seeing. thx in advance if that is the case

Almost done configuring my new T480. Finished getting Manjaro installed and all of my usual binds set up and I finished getting firmware upgrades installed. The only thing left is an issue where the laptop takes forever to wake up from sleep when I either suspend or close the lid.
I have absolutely no clue what's causing this. The device boots from cold faster than it wakes from sleep. Not only this I was going back to my t430 with an almost identical install and the t430 wakes from sleep almost the instant you open the lid?!?! so what the hell is going on?
The only differences between the two machines are the t480 has the stock nvme and the t430 has a samsung sata ssd. additionally the t480 has a dual install with windows 11 installed on a separate partition as this was the os the device came with. I figured it was nice to have a free copy of windows 11 and I figured I'd leave it installed in case I ever need it for something but I mainly run to manjaro. Noteworthy - win11 wakes from sleep instantly so it's just a manjaro issue
I've tried various bios tweaks as well as any and all updates. here's the output from dmesg, it didn't seem like there was anything in it that seemed wrong to me but I'm not terribly familiar with it.
[ 30.742491] PM: suspend entry (deep)
[ 30.758666] Filesystems sync: 0.016 seconds
[ 30.795379] Freezing user space processes
[ 30.796818] Freezing user space processes completed (elapsed 0.001 seconds)
[ 30.796823] OOM killer disabled.
[ 30.796824] Freezing remaining freezable tasks
[ 30.797923] Freezing remaining freezable tasks completed (elapsed 0.001 seconds)
[ 30.797987] printk: Suspending console(s) (use no_console_suspend to debug)
[ 30.959478] e1000e: EEE TX LPI TIMER: 00000011
[ 33.984127] ACPI: EC: interrupt blocked
[ 34.267382] ACPI: PM: Preparing to enter system sleep state S3
[ 34.276772] ACPI: EC: event blocked
[ 34.276775] ACPI: EC: EC stopped
[ 34.276777] ACPI: PM: Saving platform NVS memory
[ 34.276856] Disabling non-boot CPUs ...
[ 34.278870] smpboot: CPU 1 is now offline
[ 34.281938] smpboot: CPU 2 is now offline
[ 34.284786] smpboot: CPU 3 is now offline
[ 34.289129] smpboot: CPU 4 is now offline
[ 34.292000] smpboot: CPU 5 is now offline
[ 34.294575] smpboot: CPU 6 is now offline
[ 34.297244] smpboot: CPU 7 is now offline
[ 34.299784] ACPI: PM: Low-level resume complete
[ 34.299830] ACPI: EC: EC started
[ 34.299831] ACPI: PM: Restoring platform NVS memory
[ 34.300493] Enabling non-boot CPUs ...
[ 34.300612] smpboot: Booting Node 0 Processor 1 APIC 0x2
[ 34.301311] CPU1 is up
[ 34.301409] smpboot: Booting Node 0 Processor 2 APIC 0x4
[ 34.302087] CPU2 is up
[ 34.302179] smpboot: Booting Node 0 Processor 3 APIC 0x6
[ 34.302870] CPU3 is up
[ 34.302965] smpboot: Booting Node 0 Processor 4 APIC 0x1
[ 34.303770] CPU4 is up
[ 34.303869] smpboot: Booting Node 0 Processor 5 APIC 0x3
[ 34.304570] CPU5 is up
[ 34.304671] smpboot: Booting Node 0 Processor 6 APIC 0x5
[ 34.305372] CPU6 is up
[ 34.305486] smpboot: Booting Node 0 Processor 7 APIC 0x7
[ 34.306224] CPU7 is up
[ 34.309097] ACPI: PM: Waking up from system sleep state S3
[ 34.403451] ACPI: EC: interrupt unblocked
[ 35.899610] ACPI: EC: event unblocked
[ 35.904937] i915 0000:00:02.0: [drm] [ENCODER:94:DDI A/PHY A] is disabled/in DSI mode with an ungated DDI clock, gate it
[ 35.904944] i915 0000:00:02.0: [drm] [ENCODER:102:DDI B/PHY B] is disabled/in DSI mode with an ungated DDI clock, gate it
[ 35.904948] i915 0000:00:02.0: [drm] [ENCODER:118:DDI C/PHY C] is disabled/in DSI mode with an ungated DDI clock, gate it
[ 35.906438] xhci_hcd 0000:3c:00.0: xHC error in resume, USBSTS 0x401, Reinit
[ 35.906441] usb usb3: root hub lost power or was reset
[ 35.906443] usb usb4: root hub lost power or was reset
[ 35.914797] nvme nvme0: 8/0/0 default/read/poll queues
[ 36.147790] usb 2-3: reset SuperSpeed USB device number 2 using xhci_hcd
[ 36.290127] usb 1-7: reset full-speed USB device number 2 using xhci_hcd
[ 36.554476] usb 1-8: reset high-speed USB device number 3 using xhci_hcd
[ 36.714317] pcieport 0000:00:1c.6: PCI bridge to [bus 03]
[ 36.714342] pcieport 0000:00:1c.6: bridge window [mem 0xe8100000-0xe81fffff]
[ 36.714407] OOM killer enabled.
[ 36.714414] Restarting tasks ...
[ 36.714462] pci_bus 0000:06: Allocating resources
[ 36.714492] pci_bus 0000:3c: Allocating resources
[ 36.714777] pcieport 0000:00:1d.2: PCI bridge to [bus 3d]
[ 36.714791] pcieport 0000:00:1d.2: bridge window [mem 0xe8000000-0xe80fffff]
[ 36.714926] pci_bus 0000:06: Allocating resources
[ 36.714955] pci_bus 0000:3c: Allocating resources
[ 36.714959] mei_hdcp 0000:00:16.0-b638ab7e-94e2-4ea2-a552-d1c54b627f04: bound 0000:00:02.0 (ops i915_hdcp_ops [i915])
[ 36.717221] done.
[ 36.717275] random: crng reseeded on system resumption
[ 36.739340] usb 1-9: USB disconnect, device number 4
[ 36.793575] PM: suspend exit
[ 36.794770] Bluetooth: hci0: Bootloader revision 0.0 build 26 week 38 2015
[ 36.795821] Bluetooth: hci0: Device revision is 16
[ 36.795832] Bluetooth: hci0: Secure boot is enabled
[ 36.795836] Bluetooth: hci0: OTP lock is enabled
[ 36.795840] Bluetooth: hci0: API lock is enabled
[ 36.795843] Bluetooth: hci0: Debug lock is disabled
[ 36.795846] Bluetooth: hci0: Minimum firmware build 1 week 10 2014
[ 36.812008] Bluetooth: hci0: Found device firmware: intel/ibt-12-16.sfi
[ 36.862688] usb 1-9: new full-speed USB device number 5 using xhci_hcd
[ 36.907395] e1000e 0000:00:1f.6 enp0s31f6: NIC Link is Down
[ 37.004928] usb 1-9: New USB device found, idVendor=06cb, idProduct=009a, bcdDevice= 1.64
[ 37.004933] usb 1-9: New USB device strings: Mfr=0, Product=0, SerialNumber=1
[ 37.004936] usb 1-9: SerialNumber: a6fd98866605
[ 38.819185] Bluetooth: hci0: Waiting for firmware download to complete
[ 38.819733] Bluetooth: hci0: Firmware loaded in 1960657 usecs
[ 38.819879] Bluetooth: hci0: Waiting for device to boot
[ 38.833015] Bluetooth: hci0: Device booted in 12905 usecs
[ 38.833077] Bluetooth: hci0: Malformed MSFT vendor event: 0x02
[ 38.838330] Bluetooth: hci0: Found Intel DDC parameters: intel/ibt-12-16.ddc
[ 38.840929] Bluetooth: hci0: Applying Intel DDC parameters completed
[ 38.841918] Bluetooth: hci0: Firmware revision 0.1 build 19 week 44 2021
[ 38.844049] Bluetooth: hci0: Reading supported features failed (-16)
[ 38.844064] Bluetooth: hci0: Error reading debug features
[ 38.844073] Bluetooth: hci0: HCI LE Coded PHY feature bit is set, but its usage is not supported.
[ 38.896544] Bluetooth: MGMT ver 1.22
[ 40.364061] wlp3s0: authenticate with c0:94:35:6d:6a:3d
[ 40.377318] wlp3s0: send auth to c0:94:35:6d:6a:3d (try 1/3)
[ 40.384511] wlp3s0: authenticated
[ 40.385984] wlp3s0: associate with c0:94:35:6d:6a:3d (try 1/3)
[ 40.393515] wlp3s0: RX AssocResp from c0:94:35:6d:6a:3d (capab=0x1011 status=0 aid=3)
[ 40.406831] wlp3s0: associated
[ 40.443106] wlp3s0: Limiting TX power to 30 (30 - 0) dBm as advertised by c0:94:35:6d:6a:3d

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Movie	Redeem	Resolution	Price	Ports Movies Anywhere
2 Guns	MA	4K	$4
3 From Hell	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4
47 Meters Down	iTunes	HD	$3	No
8-Mile	MA	4K	$5
About Time	MA	HD	$3.50
Adventures of Tin Tin	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$3	No
Agent Game	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Aladdin	iTunes	4K	$5	Yes
Aliens Ate my Homework	MA	HD	$3.50
All the Devil's Men	Vudu	HDX	$3.50	No
American Hustle	MA	4K	$6
American Psycho	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4	No
Angel Has Fallen	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Annie (1982)	MA	4K	$5
Antebellum	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4	No
Ant-man and the Wasp	MA	HD	$3.50
Apache Junction	Vudu	HDX	$4	No
Apollo 11	MA	HD	$5
Arctic	MA	4K	$6
Aristocats, The	GP	HD	$4	Yes
Arrival	iTunes	4K	$3	No
Artist, The	MA	HD	$3
As Good As it Gets	MA	4K	$5
Atomic Blonde	MA	4K	$4
Bad Words	iTunes	HD	$3	Yes
Banshees of Inisherin	MA	HD	$4
Barbie Princess Power	MA	HD	$4
Barbie Video Game Hero	iTunes	HD	$3	Yes
Beirut	MA	HD	$3
Big Eyes	Vudu	HDX	$3.50	No
Big Lebowski, The	MA	HD	$3
Birds of Pray	MA	HD	$3.50
Birds of Pray	MA	4K	$5
Birth of a Dragon	MA	HD	$3.50
Black Hawk Down (Unrated)	MA	4K	$5
Black Panther	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Black Widow	MA	HD	$3
Blood Father	Vudu	HDX	$3	No
Bon Voyage Charlie Brown	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$4
Bram Stoker's Dracula	MA	4K	$6
Cabin in the Woods, The	iTunes	4K	$3.50	No
Calvary	MA	HD	$4.50
Centurion	Vudu	HDX	$4	No
Chaos Walking	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$5	No
Chappie	MA	HD	$3
Chasing Maverick	MA	HD	$4
Cinderella	MA	4K	$6
Contempt (Vaulted)	Vudu	HDX	$8	No
Contractor, The	iTunes	4K	$4
Countdown (Vaulted)	iTunes	HD	$5	No
Cowboys and Aliens	iTunes	HD	$3.50	Yes
Crawl	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Criminal	iTunes	4K	$3.50
Croods 1-2	MA	HD	$5
Cruella	MA	4K	$5
Cyrano	iTunes	HD	$5
Dark Tower, The	MA	4K	$4
Darkness, The	iTunes	HD	$2.50	Yes
Deadpool 2 Super Duper Cut	MA	HD	$3
Dementia 13 Directors Cut	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$6
Denist Collection, The	Vudu	HDX	$5	No
Detriot	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Don't Breathe	MA	HD	$4
Dope	iTunes	HD	$4	Yes
Downtown Abby	MA	HD	$3
Dracula Untold	iTunes	4K	$3	Yes
Dragged Across Concrete	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Dragged Across Concrete	Vudu	4K	$5	No
Dream Scenerio	Vudu	HDX	$4
Dredd	Vudu	4K	$4	No
Drop, The	MA	HD	$5
Duff, The	Vudu	HDX	$2.50	No
Elvis	MA	4K	$6
Everest	MA	4K	$5
Exorcist (1973) Version Never Seen	MA	4K	$6
Extreme Prejudice	Vudu	HDX	$4
Fantasic Beasts Secrets of Dumbledore	MA	4K	$6
Fast and the Furious	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift	iTunes	4K	$3.50	Yes
Fast and the Furious, The	iTunes	4K	$3	Yes
Fear the Walking Dead Final Season	Vudu	HDX	$10
Finding Dora	iTunes	4K	$3.50	Yes
Flash, The	MA	4K	$6
Flashdance	Vudu	4K	$4.50	Yes
For the Love of Money	Vudu	4K	$5	No
Forger, The	Vudu	HDX	$3	No
Friday the 13th Part 2	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$3.50	No
Friday the 13th Part 3	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$3.50	No
From Here to Eternity	MA	4K	$4.50
Gattaca	MA	4K	$5
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance	MA	HD	$3.50
Ghostbusters Afterlife	MA	HD	$3.50
Gimme Shelter	Vudu	HDX	$3.50	No
God's Not Dead 2	MA	HD	$3
Gran Turismo	MA	4K	$6
Grey, The	MA	HD	$3.50
Guilt Trip, The	Vudu	HDX	$3.50	No
Guilt Trip, The	iTunes	HD	$2.50	No
Hacksaw Ridge	iTunes	4K	$3.50	No
Hateful Eight, The	Vudu	HDX	$3.50
Hell on the Border	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4	No
Hell or High Water	iTunes	4K	$3	No
Hell or High Water	Vudu	4K	$3.50	No
High Note, The	MA	HD	$3.50
Highlander	Vudu	4K	$4	No
Hitmans Bodyguard, The	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Hitmans Wife Bodyguard	iTunes	4K	$4
Holiday Inn	MA	HD	$3.50
Homefront	MA	HD	$4
Hook	iTunes	4K	$5	Yes
Hotel Mumbai	MA	HD	$4
Hunt for Red October, The	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4.50
Identity Thief	iTunes	HD	$3.50
Indiana Jones The Last Crusade	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$5
Intersteller	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4	No
Into the Woods (Disney)	MA	HD	$2.50
Invisable Man	MA	HD	$3.50
It Happened One Night	MA	4K	$4.50
Jackass 3	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$4
Jarhead 2	iTunes	4K	$3.50	Yes
Jigsaw	iTunes	4K	$3	No
Kill Bill Vol. 1	Vudu	HDX	$4	No
King of Staten Island	MA	HD	$3.50
Kingsman, The	MA	4K	$6
Kingsman: The Secret Service	iTunes	4K	$3.50	Yes
Knives Out	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$5	No
Last Christmas	MA	4K	$4
Last Duel, The	MA	HD	$4
Last House on the Left, The	MA	HD	$4.50
Last Night in Soho, The	MA	HD	$4
Last Picture Show, The	MA	4K	$5
Leap!	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$3.50	No
Let Him Go	MA	HD	$4
Lion King, The (2019)	MA	4K	$4
Little Mermaid, The	MA	HD	$3.50
Little Women	MA	HD	$4
Locked In	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$3.50	No
Logan	iTunes	4K	$3	Yes
Logan Lucky	MA	HD	$2.50
Magic Mike Last Dance	MA	HD	$3.50
Mall Cop 2	MA	HD	$3
Mary Poppins	MA	HD	$4
Mean Girls	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$6
Men Woman and Children	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$5	No
Middle School: Worst Year	iTunes	HD	$3	No
Mindgamers (Vaulted)	MA	HD	$5
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol	Vudu	HDX	$2	No
Mission Impossible Rogue Nation	iTunes	4K	$3
Mitchells vs the Machine	MA	HD	$4
Moon	MA	4K	$6
Moonfall	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$5
Mortal Engine	MA	4K	$4.50
Mummy, The (1999)	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Murder on the Orient Express	MA	HD	$3.50
My All American	MA	HD	$4
My Best Friend is a Vampire	Vudu	HDX	$4
National Lampoons Xmas Vacation	MA	4K	$5
Nebraska	Vudu	HDX	$3.50
New York Melody	Vudu	HDX	$3.50	No
Night at the Museum	MA	HD	$4
Night Bofore, The	MA	HD	$3.50
Night House, The	MA	HD	$4
Nightmare Before Christmas	MA	4K	$6
Nightmare Before Christmas	MA	HD	$4
No Good Deed	MA	HD	$2.50
Oblivion	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Other Guys, The	MA	4K	$6
Parasite	MA	4K	$4.50
Parker	MA	HD	$3.50
Passengers	MA	HD	$3
Past Lives	Vudu	HD	$4.50
Phantom Thread	MA	4K	$5
Pitch Black (Unrated)	iTunes	HD	$4
Playing for Keeps	MA	HD	$3.50
Pocahontas	MA	HD	$4.50
Poms	iTunes	HD	$3	No
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies	MA	HD	$3
Primal Fear	Vudu	4K	$5	No
Promised Land	iTunes	HD	$3.50	Yes
R.I.P.D.	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Red 1-2	Vudu	4K	$9
Redemption (Humingbird)	Vudu	HDX	$4
Revenant, The	iTunes	4K	$3.50	Yes
Robin Hood	iTunes	4K	$3	No
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story	iTunes	4K	$3	Yes
Rough Night	MA	HD	$3.50
Rudy	MA	4K	$5
Runner Runner	MA	HD	$3
Rush	iTunes	HD	$3.50	Yes
Safe	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$2.50	No
Same Kind of Different as Me	Vudu	HDX	$2.50	No
Same Kind of Different as Me	iTunes	HD	$2.50	No
Sausage Party	MA	HD	$4
Scoob!	MA	HD	$4
Shazam: Fury of the Gods	MA	4K	$6
She Said	MA	HD	$5
Sicario	Vudu	4K	$4	No
Side Effects	iTunes	HD	$4	Yes
Silence	iTunes	HD	$4	No
Sing	MA	HD	$2.50
Sing	MA	HD	$2.50	No
Skyfall 007	Vudu	4K	$4
Skyfall 007	Vudu	HDX	$2
Skyscraper	MA	HD	$3
Sleepless in Seattle	MA	4K	$5
Sleepy Hallow	Vudu	4K	$4.50	No
Snowden	iTunes	HD	$2	Yes
Southpaw	Vudu	HDX	$3.50	No
Spell	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse	MA	HD	$3.50
Spider-Man: Far from Home	MA	4K	$4.50
St. Vincent	Vudu	HDX	$3	No
Star Trek Trilogy (Kelvin Timeline)	iTunes	4K	$9	No
Sting, The	MA	HD	$3.50
Superman: Man of Tomorrow	MA	HD	$4
Superman: Red Son	MA	HD	$4
Survive the Night	iTunes	4K	$3	No
Talladega Nights	MA	4K	$6
Taxi Driver	MA	4K	$5
Terminator Dark Fate	Vudu	4K	$4	No
Terminator Genisys	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Terms of Endearment	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4	No
Theory of Everything	iTunes	HD	$4	Yes
This is the End	MA	HD	$3.50
Thor	iTunes	4K	$5	Yes
To Kill a Mockingbird	iTunes	4K	$4.50	Yes
To Sir, With Love	MA	4K	$4.50
Top Five	Vudu	HD	$3	No
Top Five	iTunes	HD	$3	No
Top Gun	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$5	No
Top Gun Maverick	iTunes	4K	$5	No
Toy Story	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Toy Story 4	GP	HD	$2
Transformers Dark of the Moon	iTunes	4K	$4	No
Transformers Rise of the Beasts	iTunes	4K	$6	No
Transformers The Last Knight	iTunes	4K	$3.50	No
Trash	iTunes	HD	$6	Yes
Trumen Show, The	MA	4K	$5
Underworld Blood Wars	MA	4K	$4
Universal April Code	MA	HD	$3.50
Universal May Code	MA	HD	$3	Yes
Voyagers	Vudu/iTunes	4K	$4.50
Walking Dead Final Season	Vudu	HDX	$8.00
Wall-E	MA	4K	$7
Warm Bodies	Vudu	HDX	$2
We Die Young	Vudu/iTunes	HD	$3
West Side Story	MA	4K	$4
Whiplash	MA	4K	$5
Wild	iTunes	4K	$4	Yes
Wild Card	Vudu	HDX	$2.50	No
Winnie The Poo Springtime w/ Roo	GP	HD	$4
Wonder Woman: Bloodlines	MA	HD	$4
World War Z	iTunes	4K	$3.50	Yes
X	Vudu	HDX	$5

So I’m a professional pianist in my mid-20s and recently had holes in my schedule and have been going to the gym about 4 days a week since March (very sparse experience prior to this). I’ve been putting priority on my upper body but have also included leg and core days of course.
I’m just wondering what type of plan one might recommend for someone whose career is contingent on my hand/arm health and mobility. I’m staying away from free weights at least until machines get my form and weight at a good place, and even if I decide to transition to dumbbells, I have no interest in adding deadlifts or anything like that to my program (don’t come at me) for safety. I’ve also been prone to injury as I had a peripheral nerve injury in my hands a couple years back so while I want to progressive overload, I also wanna be smart.
I’m on a bit of a mini break for the last week because of mild trigger finger in my pinky from a couple intense pull days, so I’m trying to figure out how to continue without putting myself in too much danger. The question of high vs low volume has come up - any thoughts? Maybe wearing a wrist guard too? Any advice would be super helpful. My goals are to increase overall strength but also to bulk up a bit. I just don’t want to get too ahead of myself either… Thanks guys.

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Endgame:
Grey Mirror Polished Brass Keyboard with Custom CNC Brass Keycaps

The board is a Monokei Hiro SE and the keycaps are CNC machined blank cherry profile chrome plated brass that were custom made for me. Tsangan bottom row (7u spacebar), stepped caps lock, scooped homing keys. The keycaps are chrome plated rather than pvd coated like the board is but they are a very close match in color with the board. The keycaps are also very thick (see comparison with rama & hibi in the album). The chrome plating on the keycaps has some minor surface imperfections (see images and image descriptions in the album). Comes with 1 extra new solder pcb with daughterboard, 1 millmaxed solder pcb with daughterboard, matching brass plate, 4 extra 1u keycaps (1 in each row profile), stabilizers, lots of heavy springs in various heavy weights including super heavy ones for the spacebar, carrying case. Does not come with switches, the keycaps will be shipped in the jtk tray shown. The weight of this keyboard fully built is about 8.7 lbs

$1570 Shipped with insurance, US only (including all US territories). $1070 for keycaps alone (with springs)
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Artisans:
Blank Aluminum Polished

Cherry profile, row 1 (ESC), raw aluminum polished but has micro scratches (see images)

$11 Shipped
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Blue Spruce 3 Keycap Bundle (Pudding, Thermal, Vibro)

These keycaps were NOT made by Rama Hibi or Mozi and are not endorsed by any of them. Resin, Polished, Cherry Profile, Row 1 (ESC row)

$60 Shipped
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Iced Latte 3 Keycap Bundle (Pudding, Thermal, Vibro)

These keycaps were NOT made by Rama Hibi or Mozi and are not endorsed by any of them. Resin, Polished, Cherry Profile, Row 1 (ESC row)

$60 Shipped
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Solid Brown Thermal

This keycap was NOT made by or endorsed by Rama. Resin, Polished, Cherry Profile, Row 1 (ESC row)

$20 Shipped
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Dark Grey Warning Keycap

This keycap was NOT made by or endorsed by Rama. Resin, Cherry Profile, Row 1 (ESC row)

$10 Shipped
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Mozi GMK Pickle R1

Excellent condition, Cherry profile, row 1 (ESC), resin

$48 Shipped
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Keycaps:
Angry Miao Glacier Keycaps Dark Blank Alphas

Excellent condition, more details here

$29 Shipped
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Macropads:
Rama M6-C Metropolis

Excellent condition, comes with original packaging, switches, keycaps, USB cable

$52 Shipped
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Rama M6 Lunar New Year (LNY) Base

Excellent condition, mirror gold pvd brass, black silicone rubber ring. This is just the bottom piece, not a full m6 macropad. Can be used with any Rama m6 macropad, does not include screws. More details here. Comes with 6 Tecsee gold metal coated linear switches.

$55 Shipped
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Rama M6 Purple (Haze) Base

Excellent condition, silicone. This is just the bottom piece, not a full m6 macropad. Can be used with any Rama m6 macropad, does not include screws. Comes with 6 matching purple grid keycaps.

$11 Shipped
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Rama M6 Yellow (Yolk) Base

Excellent condition, silicone. This is just the bottom piece, not a full m6 macropad. Can be used with any Rama m6 macropad, does not include screws.

$10 Shipped
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PCBs, Plates, Keyboard Parts:
Mode65 Alu Plate and Yellow Silicone Base

Excellent condition. Plate is full ansi
Keywords: Mode 65, Mode Sixtyfive

$19 Shipped
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QK65 FR4 Plate, POM Plate, Alu Plate, Solder PCB

Never used, solder pcb comes with poron foam, pe foam and standoffs. These are from the R2 run.

$56 Shipped for everything, willing to split alu plate and/or pcb from bundle $25 Shipped for solder pcb
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All items include free shipping to US, international shipping available at an additional cost
Feel free to dm with any questions, discounts for bundles
Must have confirmed trades for items over $100.
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Want to buy/trade for:

• Rama M6 PCB (Any Kind)
• Rama M6-B Mist(Silver)
• Geistmaschine studio macropod
• Gmk Sloth Base

GA newbie here and super confused.
I am trying to create a custom event (Data display -> Events -> Create event). Every time I finish inputting my 'matching conditions' and click create, nothing appears.
I was sure I was doing something wrong, but then I tried doing the exact same thing on my phone's mobile browser and it works!
Even more strangely, the custom event I created shows up on my GA when opened up on a mobile browser, but it still isn't showing up in GA on my desktop browser??
I've double checked that I'm signed into the same account etc, but can anyone give me any hints or tips as to what I might be missing?
Thanks!

So I’m a professional pianist in my mid-20s and recently had holes in my schedule and have been going to the gym about 4 days a week since March (very sparse experience prior to this). I’ve been putting priority on my upper body but have also included leg and core days of course.
I’m just wondering what type of plan one might recommend for someone whose career is contingent on my hand/arm health and mobility. I’m staying away from free weights at least until machines get my form and weight at a good place, and even if I decide to transition to dumbbells, I have no interest in adding deadlifts or anything like that to my program (don’t come at me) for safety. I’ve also been prone to injury as I had a peripheral nerve injury in my hands a couple years back so while I want to progressive overload, I also wanna be smart.
I’m on a bit of a mini break for the last week because of mild trigger finger in my pinky from a couple intense pull days, so I’m trying to figure out how to continue without putting myself in too much danger. The question of high vs low volume has come up - any thoughts? Maybe wearing a wrist guard too? Any advice would be super helpful. My goals are to increase overall strength but also to bulk up a bit. I just don’t want to get too ahead of myself either… Thanks guys.