Link to original post for context.
Thank you so much to all of the amazing people who commented and reached out. I wasn't able to respond to anywhere near all of them but I am so grateful to everyone for opening my eyes to how toxic and unhealthy this situation is.
As I stated in this update, I called my dad and basically just explained that we were having some issues, and just to ease my mind I wanted him to come down and be nearby when I talked to my husband. He did not press for more info and told me that he was on his way. He and my mom live ~6 hours away, so it's not exactly a very ideal ask but he didn't even hesitate, which I am grateful for. He arrived Friday night and parked outside our condo and we agreed that id call him and immediately hang up if I needed him to come inside, in case my husband got aggressive or angry. I did not expect him to, since he never has before, but some of the comments made me feel like I'd better be safe rather than sorry.
I debated all day Friday about how exactly to approach this situation and how I could trigger this conversation without him shutting down or getting angry. I decided to casually approach the conversation and ask him how he'd feel about me getting another vibrator (to replace the one that mysteriously broke after he 'caught' 'me using it in the shower). In response he asked "what for?" To which I replied "because it feels good". I knew this would be his response, but it was something along the lines of "what am I not good enough"? As it usually was in the past. I explained to him that it has nothing to do with him not being good enough, and that sex is supposed to be fun and experimental and interesting and that it was just something that would make it better for both of us. He then suggested that I just wanted it to use on myself, to which I asked if that would be a problem. He told me that I know how he feels about that and so I asked him why he was bothered by the idea of me masturbating. He got very defensive and asked why I would want that when I could have him, so I asked if he ever felt like he'd rather just pleasure himself rather than going through the motions of having sex. He said no and that he's "not a beta who spends his days stroking when he could be doing anything more productive". I explained to him that that was okay if it was his preference but that sometimes my sexual desires are to pleasure myself versus having sex. That's when his same ridiculous argument came out of that being "basically cheating". Pulling from another Redditor, I explained that cheating involves multiple people, and that it is impossible to be cheating if I am alone. He told me to "fuck off and go stick the shower head between my legs". I started to get upset and realized that here is when I always back down. I feel the need to apologize and make him feel better, id usually have started something and would end up guilt fucking him because I felt bad, but I didn't. I told him that he made me feel like he was trying to control me and my body and that I wasn't okay with that. He told me I could "go be a fucking whore somewhere else then" and got up off the couch and ran upstairs. I could hear him slamming my drawers open and acting like he was putting my clothes in a bag. I resisted the urge to run up there after him and just decided to sit there and see what would happen. Eventually he came back downstairs and apologized and said that he's very uncomfortable with the idea of me masturbating in our home, when I asked him to explain why, he said because it makes him feel unwanted. I told him that this isn't true, and that I do want him, but sometimes I just want that and he said "okay I guess".
I decided to leave it at that for the night, and didn't want to press any further. I told my dad it was okay to go and that I was so sorry for wasting his time and he told me he'd be staying the weekend at a hotel just to be safe.
Eventually we went up to bed and I realized if I left it at that it would just get swept under the rug like it always does. I'd go on putting up with this until it came full-circle again and I was not going to do that to myself.
I decided to ask him about him telling me that he listened to me when I showered. I told him I wanted to talk about it and he told me that he was just joking and that "I'm a fucking moron if I actually thought he was serious". I told him that it was an odd joke, especially considering he was angry and very much not laughing when he told me. He insisted that he was joking and I told him that i didn't believe him. He then responded by saying he wouldn't do it again. This went in circles for a bit before he finally admitted to deciding to do this after catching me in the shower. Instead of accusing him of anything, I asked him if he thought that was an invasion of my privacy, to which he informed me that we are married and I do not have privacy. I told him that was an issue and that in order to have a healthy marriage we both needed privacy. He was determined that there is so such thing as privacy in marriage, so I flat out asked him if he wanted me in the bathroom while he was pooping. He said no, I said "right , because you want your privacy". He told me that's different.
Over the course of the next 10 minutes or so, this escalated from a simple conversation into a full blown screaming match, and we got absolutely nowhere in our argument. It was like talking to a brick wall. I was so heated by this point that I don't even remember what was said, but he eventually told me I was: a fucking worthless whore, that i had nothing without him, that my vag was disgusting and made him sick, that I was fat and no one will ever want me (I'm 125 lbs btw), that im lucky someone like him would even look in my direction, etc, etc, etc.
I could barely see my phone through the tears and I called my dad and asked him to come get me.
My husband looked at me and said "you're fucking dad isn't driving 6 hours to come get you you dumb fuck". I started to grab some random things of mine and yelled that he was here staying in town, and he broke down and started sobbing.
He told me that he knows he's controlling, that he has serious issues, and that he's terrified of losing me. He said that he knows he's not good enough for me and that he's so afraid of losing me that he's pushing me away to save himself the inevitable heartache. He said that if he ever lost me he'd k*** himself.
As I watched this grown ass man snotting and crying in a heap on the floor, I kinda realized that I feel nothing for him. Like, nothing. The blinders I've been wearing were removed and I no longer saw the handsome, intelligent, caring, strong man I once did. I saw a pathetic, abusive, controlling, sad, and sick person. I came to the realization in that moment that there's no fixing this, and even if he does change, I would never trust him or see him in the same way again.
My dad knocked on the door and my husband ran and hid in the bathroom. I took my bags and went outside to meet him. He asked me if I wanted to talk about what was going on and I said no. He asked what I needed from him and I asked if we could just go back to his hotel room. He asked if my husband hit me and I said no. Before we had even gotten to the hotel my husband began texting me. It started with pleading with me to stay and forgive him and turned into insults over the course of the next day or so. He never threatened me physically, but told me if I didn't come home I'd lose him forever, that I'd be losing out on the best man I'd ever have, etc, etc. he told me that his friends laughed at him for being with such an ugly bitch, that his parents hate me because they know I'm not good enough for him, that I couldn't get pregnant because I'm probably a fucking whore banging other guys on the side, that he was embarrassed to be seen with me in public, and so much more.
I'm leaving. And not because Reddit told me to, because I'm genuinely not even remotely interested in staying with him and because I deserve better.
I spoke to a friend from school, and will be staying with her until I'm done school next month. After that, I'm going home to figure some things out and get a fresh start.
I'm currently in bed in a hotel room with my dad and have never felt more loved or safe. He is going to go over to the house tomorrow and retrieve my belongings, after which he is helping me move into my friend's apartment and then heading home.
I don't have much to say at this point other than thank you again to everyone who made me realize how dangerous this situation could have been. I was determined that we were not going to divorce but after Friday night I don't think there's any going back to that. I'm over it. I might update again, I might not. But making that post genuinely might have saved my life. Thank you.

TL;DR

"I'm not reading all that, get to the point!"

Yes you should buy one, check ProtonDB to see if the game will work on the Deck and how to run it, yes the LCD is fine but also yes the OLED is better, don't go overboard with accessories or tweaking unless you know you need it, and we've already recommended games / given advice for the specific situation you're asking about so please search the subreddit first before you ask your question!

Purchasing / Accessories

"Should I buy a Steam Deck?"

Do you have the money? Yes.

"Should I buy a Steam Deck, or a ROG DoodooPeepee, or a Lenovo PoopooDookie?"

Look where you are. We're going to tell you to get the Deck, and we're going to be right. It's not perfect, it's a little janky, but it's absolutely amazing.

"Should I get the OLED or LCD?"

It depends. If money is an issue, or someone is offering you one at a huge discount, the LCD is perfectly fine! It's still an amazing system, and any FOMO is misplaced unless you really need better battery life.
The OLED is strictly better (better screen, better battery life, etc), but the overall experience is not that far off and they can run all of the same games at ~effectively the same fps.

"Should I get the official Dock?"

NO. It has a horrible bug with HDMI that will haunt your dreams. There are plenty of alternate docks that work perfectly, just Google "steam deck docks" and pick one. The JSAUX one is spoken of highly, and I can attest that my old UGREEN USB-C hub works perfectly as a dock.

"What accessories should I get?"

Overall... You don't need much, the Deck is great the way it is.
If you plan to play on a TV, definitely get a nice dock/hub.
A standard power bank with at least 45w charging is great for long plane/train rides.
A "ground loop isolator" is nice for getting rid of the loud buzz on wired headphones when charging.
Beyond that, just search the subreddit for "accessories" and you'll get tons of answers!

"What controller should I get?"

Do you want gyro?
If not, just any old controller is fine. XBox controllers seem affordable and high quality these days, and are well-supported.
If so, then check out DualShock 4, DualSense, 8BitDo Pro 2, and Switch Pro.
If you want back paddles and gyro, you'll want to check out the 8BitDo Pro 2 and the (pricey but amazing) DualSense Edge.

"What games should I buy?"

Search the subreddit! This is probably the most-asked question we get here, and there are literally thousands of threads full of great answers.

"I have a long flight coming up, what games should I buy?"

Search the subreddit! (Balatro.)

"What games are good for keeping battery use low?"

Search the subreddit! (Balatro. And/or streaming via Moonlight or Remote Play.)

"What games are good for playing in bed that don't spin the fan too loudly and wake up my partner?"

Search the subreddit! (Balatro. And/or streaming via Moonlight or Remote Play.)

"I'm on a really tight budget, what games can I buy for the deck?"

Search the subreddit! (Holocure. It's free.)

"I just bought my Deck, how long will it take to arrive?"

It depends, but 1-2 weeks is a safe bet.

Tweaking / Compatibility

"What should I tweak before I start playing games?"

Nothing. Don't change things until you're clear why you want to change it.

"Will run on the Deck?"

Check out ProtonDB.

"How can I get better performance on ?"

Check out ProtonDB.
Google it! "steam deck performance " will get you so many great threads and spreadsheets. If it runs, someone has tweaked it.

"Should I overclock my Deck? Should I enable PeePeePooPoo Ultra Performance Utils?"

No.

"How can I run my games from Epic/GOG/Ubisoft/EA?"

Check out ProtonDB, and search the subreddit/Google.
The answer is likely going to be Lutris or Heroic Launcher. Once you have the game set up there, both launchers have an "Add to Steam" option that should work perfectly.

"How can I use the Nintendo button layout?"

You, as a supreme ultrachad of taste and elegance, should simply go to the main menu, look under Controller, and select "Use Nintendo Button Layout".
(Note: this should work out of the box for essentially all games using Steam Input, and will swap the button glyphs in-game for most games. The only issue you'll have is that the Steam Deck UI will still show the actual physical button glyphs, instead of the superior-layout buttons that you expect (so X/Y and A/B will be backwards from what you want).)

"Can I swap the physical buttons to match the superior Nintendo layout stored in my galaxy-sized brain?"

Unfortunately not, or at least not without getting custom buttons. The buttons on the deck are differently-shaped, and would feel very weird out of position.

Tips & Tricks

"How do I bring up the on-screen keyboard?"

STEAM + X.
(Or, for those giga-brained among you using the Nintendo layout, STEAM + Y.)
Note: the on-screen keyboard won't work in Desktop Mode if Steam isn't running in the background!

"The left trackpad scrolling doesn't work right in Desktop Mode!"

It's a scroll wheel. Rub counterclockwise to scroll up, clockwise for down.

"That's dumb. How do I change the controls for Desktop Mode?"

Open up Steam, then Settings > Controller > Desktop Configuration.

"I want to play Red Dead Redemption 2 or on a plane!"

LAUNCH THE GAME BEFORE YOU GET ON THAT PLANE, MY FRIEND. Make sure you can get all the way to the game itself. Many games require you to be connected to the internet either the first time the game launches, or the first time you've launched the game in a while.

"I hate trying to aim / use the mouse with the joysticks/pads!"

USE GYRO. USE GYRO. USE GYRO.
Go into the controller settings for your game, turn on gyro "As Mouse", and set it to activate on "Right Stick Touch" and/or "Right Pad Touch". Your console gaming life will never be the same.

"How can I type faster on the on-screen keyboard?"

Try using the trackpads. The left pad controls the left half of the keyboard, the right pad controls the right half. Takes some getting used to, but it's decently quick and doesn't require taking your hands off the sides to type on-screen.

"How can I switch the controls to gamepad mode (or back) in Desktop Mode?"

Hold the menu [...] button!

"I want custom menus, more button options, perfectly-tweaked joystick/gyro controls, etc."

Go to the controller settings for your game and look through community layouts!
If that's not good enough, customize one of them or make your own. Steam Input is ridiculously flexible.
(My favorite thing to do is to create an Action Layer called "util", set one of the back paddles to "Hold Action Layer - util", and then rebind a bunch of buttons in that Action Layer to essentially 2x the number of buttons on the Deck. Just hold down the paddle, press whatever buttons you need, and let go when you're done.)

"I want to open up my Deck to replace the . Anything I should know?"

TAKE OUT THE SD CARD FIRST.

Troubleshooting

"It's hanging forever after a reboot, what do I do?"

Either connect it to Ethernet with the dock, get near a known wifi network (doesn't always work), or turn it off and then hold the [...] button while you press the power button and then select the second option in the list that appears on the screen.

"After an update, I'm seeing an error that says 'Something went wrong while displaying this content'!"

Decky, or one of your Decky plugins is not updated yet and is broken. If you can open Decky, try to update your plugins or disable them one-by-one to figure out which one is broken. If you can't open it, go to desktop mode and update/uninstall Decky by running the installer again. If you're still struggling, search the subreddit for "decky broken" and see what other people have done to fix it.
This can also happen if you're using the Beta channel. I believe Decky has their own beta/prerelease channel that makes this happen less often.

"When streaming on my OLED deck with Moonlight or Steam Remote Play, I randomly get periods of really intense lag!"

It's a long-running networking bug that has inexplicably never been fixed. Just restart Moonlight, or turn wifi off and on again.

"My wifi is slow on the Deck!"

Check that you're using the 5Ghz band, if possible.

"Game downloads/updates are really slow!"

Go to "Downloads" in the main settings menu and make sure "Download region" is near you.

"I can't connect my Deck to my TV via HDMI with the official dock, it just shows a black screen and doesn't connect!"

You will need to _unplug every cord_ except HDMI from the dock, connect to the TV, and then plug everything else back in. Every single time. I'm so sorry. You may want to just get a better dock. They still haven't fixed this and I don't think anyone knows why.

"Oh God my Deck shows an error when I boot what do I do?"

Search the error, but the likely answer will be to do a full system recovery: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1B71-EDF2-EB6D-2BB3

I’m currently in between contracts and have some space for some freelance work. I have several years of experience in marketing in the games industry. Here are some of the marketing services I offer, note I do not offer content creation.
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Is it normal to completely hit a wall every season? It is for me - once I hit the mid 80s, I go from winning most of my games to losing most of my games so abruptly that I can't understand how it's happening. The change is so sudden that there doesn't seem to be any way to account for it: my deck is the same, the decks I'm playing against are the same - maybe I'm not facing as many bots, but it's not like you suddenly go from 90% bots to 10%. It just seems like suddenly nothing ever works out and I end up losing a ton of 2 and 4 cube games by a single point, or retreating game after game as I constantly fail to draw the cards I need when I need them while my opponent's game plan works perfectly.
This is really driving me crazy since it happens every season. I get a week of fun, followed by 3 weeks of wondering what the hell is going on. I want to get better, but I can't because I don't know what I'm doing wrong in the first place.
(My current deck isn't a meta one - I'm using Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, Angela, Jeff, Elsa, Cosmo, Red Guardian, Gladiator, Iron Lad, Legion, Vision and Orca. Maybe things would go better if I picked a different deck, but again, I don't understand why this one went from working consistently to losing consistently overnight.)
UPDATE: I'm probably making this worse for myself by saying this but: I'm not a new player. I've been playing since the beta and my CL is well over 10,000. I can usually get into the 80s and often the 90s, but every season without fail I hit that wall.

Hey everyone!
I’m thrilled to finally share something I’ve been working on for the past four months - RepoFlow! It’s my first SaaS, a new repository management platform that’s super easy to use and designed to make your life simpler. Think of it as an alternative to existing repository management solutions, but with a fresh approach.
So… Why RepoFlow?
• Clean and intuitive interface
• Effortless repository management
• Easy and fast package search
• Supports npm, Maven, PyPI, NuGet, and Docker packages
Looking for Your Help:
I’m seeking alpha testers who have experience with existing repository management platforms. Your feedback will be crucial in helping me refine RepoFlow to meet real user needs.
Who Would Be Great:
• Individual developers or DevOps
• Representatives from companies interested in trying out a new platform
• Anyone with experience in this area and willing to provide feedback
Why No Landing Page?
I don’t have a landing page up just yet (coming soon!), so I can’t share a link right now. But I’m eager to connect directly with those interested in testing RepoFlow.
How to Get Involved:
If you’re interested, please comment below or send me a DM. Let me know about your experience with similar platforms and why you’d like to test RepoFlow.
Thanks so much for your support! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts and get your feedback 😊

Reason why I'm changing the title a bit is the fact that there already exists another Pokemon AU (in which the characters are trainers), so I'm changing mine's title for the sake of differentiation.
Okay, so keep in mind, this is all just for fun and may or may not be altered later if I find out it needs reworks for the sake of continuity. (This is why I won't add pictures in the same post bcuz reddit only lets me edit text of the posts without pictures, if you want, I can add pictures such as sketches or little doodles of the AU in the future posts.)
I plan to publish this in short parts, if you would rather have the entire thing published when it's done instead, let me know in the comments!
So, here it is; Pokefied AU story:
PART 1
...
Leena is a pokemon trainer and at firsth she had three pokemon in her team. They were a Nerdbird nicknamed Elijah, a Meolya nicknamed Elisa, and a Zvezdragon nicknamed Anthony and Diplomator (one name for each head).
It all started when she got Elijah. He was like her starter pokemon. He used to belong to a student friend of hers that, once they graduated, realized that they can no longer take care of Elijah the Nerdbird and entrusted him to her.
Shortly after, Leena decided to get Elijah some company so she bought an egg from the Shop and hatched it, which is how she got a Meolya that she nicknamed Elisa. That's why Elijah and Elisa had a sibling-like relationship with Elijah acting as a more experienced and older brother. He vas wery protective of Elisa and always went firsth into every battle.
Leena was very caring of those two, which is why later, when she decided to try and earn some gym badges, she had a hard time introducing other pokemon into the team because they rarley got along with Elijah and Elisa and were sometimes even mean to them. This would become a problem because the other pokemon she caught were often stronger. She wasn't shure why this kept happening. One theory she had is that it's because of the fact that Elijah and Elisa didn't seem to be able to evolve. Leena never really knew what Nerdbird and Meolya are supposted to evolve into, she just knew that they can. However, she didn't want to force them to evolve if they weren't ready, so she decided to not bother them with that and let them take things at their own pace. Weirdest thing about all that is that it seemed that Elijah knew he will have to evolve one day, but it was like he himself also didn't know into what.
After some time and a certain amount of gym badges, Leena managed to catch quite a powerful dragon type pokemon Zvezdragon. She was afraid that she will need to put him into the PC box after some time as well, but was suprised to see how well he got along with the firsth two (especially Elijah). It turns out that Zvezdragon is a kind pokemon that is eager to protect others from opponents that are unjustifiably stronger. He was the team's strongest pokemon and gave them a powerboost they needed.
So he was added to the team as well, which was celebrated by Leena nicknaming each of his heads with a name fitting to their personality: Diplomator and Anthony.
All of them worked so great together, Leena never really needed to add more pokemon to the team.
Untill the accident, of course.
...

Hey everyone !
I’m thrilled to finally share something I’ve been working on for the past four months - RepoFlow! It’s a new repository management platform that’s super easy to use and designed to make your life simpler. Think of it as an alternative to existing repository management solutions, but with a fresh approach.
So… Why RepoFlow?
• Clean and intuitive interface
• Effortless repository management
• Easy and fast package search
• Supports npm, Maven, PyPI, NuGet, and Docker packages
Looking for Your Help:
I’m seeking alpha testers who have experience with existing repository management platforms. Your feedback will be crucial in helping me refine RepoFlow to meet real user needs.
Who Would Be Great:
• Individual developers or DevOps pros
• Representatives from companies interested in trying out a new platform
• Anyone with experience in this area and willing to provide feedback
Why No Landing Page?
I don’t have a landing page up just yet (coming soon!), so I can’t share a link right now. But I’m eager to connect directly with those interested in testing RepoFlow.
How to Get Involved:
If you’re interested, please comment below or send me a DM. Let me know about your experience with similar platforms and why you’d like to test RepoFlow.
Thanks so much for your support! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts and get your feedback 😊

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Good day all you Oak's Underground readers. Get ready for another exciting entry as I tell you the truth about those oh so strange agents that you've been hearing all about.
Robots. They're robots. Or clones, or aliens. One of the three.
I know that sounds ridiculous. But if you clicked on this post knowing full well what I normally put out then you must be somewhat curious. So, let me tell you the why.
Linda Raywood, Federal Agent made a post 5 days ago which stated that after the uh... lake incident, that:
"There is an ongoing investigation. If you encounter any malfunctioning agents, do not approach them. Thank you for your cooperation."
Already incredibly strange. "Malfunctioning agents???" How much more obvious can you get with that??? Sure, you could argue that Linda may have just been using "malfunctioning" as a way to express the feelings of frustration or confusion, but considering the aftermath of the investigation, I do not think that this is the case.
Ever since this investigation started, many have reported strange (stranger than normal anyway) encounters with being questioned by FBI agents. Strange in what way? Let me enlighten you.
One's physical appearance was tall, very pale, and wearing a suit. Sure, expected of an FBI agent. But then, if that was the case, then why was his partner's appearance the EXACT SAME as the other agent. Literally no differences between the two have been reported. Beyond that, their behavior has been reported as similar as well, from talking at the same time to nodding and bowing at the same time. Like they were made to do this. Conditioned... programmed even. Perhaps in some sort of malfunction of some kind.
Again, yes, malfunction can be used in different contexts than machinery, however, these FBI agents have also exhibited investigative intent that very much falls out of line from investigating the lake in a way that could be described as wrong, potentially in some sort of glitch.
A pencil, for example.
Local resident and worker at the Happy Owl, Larry Osment recently made a post about his own encounter with the agents that reported strange, almost inhuman behaviors.
"... 2 federal agents suddenly approached me (no idea where they came from, they were just suddenly in front of me), and started asking me whether I knew "how to use this device", while showing me a normal looking pencil. Then they asked whether I used makeup and if I could bring them some???"
First of all, asking how to use a pencil??? It's a pencil. That is weird. Obviously. Almost alien-like, or perhaps just some creature or machine that is still trying to learn human customs. But it goes deeper than that. When
The comment about makeup. Yeah, sure, could just be that they like makeup. But surely FBI agents would be able to afford makeup products and apply it themselves. No. I think that, to keep up the semblance of a more human appearance, whatever these things are need to put makeup on their faces to hide the more... robotic or experimental features.
So, strange potentially robotic or clone FBI agents. Is that all?
IT. GOES. DEEPER.
Earlier today, Savanna Belle, a waitress at the Peaking Eye's Diner, posted something incredibly strange. On a hike in the woods, she encountered four FBI agents at the mysterious bunker that I had previously discovered. The very same bunker which also may have been investigated and looted by Menticide Beta in the past for brainwashing technology.
Why the hell were they there? They told her to leave due to her eating there causing "interference." We know the government collaborated with Menticide Beta, and in MB's reports they did mention discovering a "void helmet" in a bunker that assisted in brainwashing to great effect. So, what does this mean?
Were the agents investigating the bunker? Or were they... trying to return to it. Potentially alien or highly advanced technology hidden in bunkers below the mountains... strange agents who look alike and don't seem to understand human behavior and customs... and mentions of interference. Interference with what? Potentially with some robot-controlling signal? A signal to their mother ship? Something else?
Unfortunately, all I can do now is speculate. Many pieces of the puzzle, but I still cannot see the whole picture. AND THAT DOESN'T EVEN BEGIN TO COVER THE STRANGE TIME ANOMOLIES THAT PEOPLE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING (watch out for a post about that in the future)!!!
What do you all think? What is their true motivation? Origins? What are they???
That is all for now.
Remember everyone: Lock your windows, avoid the strange FBI "agents," and question everything!
Goodbye for now!
Patrick Bane.

Hi everyone! All of the costs you see listed below include fees, what you see is what you pay. My timezone is GMT+12 in case you’re wondering why I may be taking a while to reply to you, however rest assured I will when I’m awake!
 
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Subscriber Store

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Ships 🚀

   

Stand Alone Ship
Ship	Insurance	Status	Melt	Price
600i Explorer Best In Show 2953	10Y	Flyable	475	575
Corsair Best In Show Edition 2953	10Y	Flyable	250	305
Redeemer Best In Show Edition 2953	10Y	Flyable	330	400
Vulture Best In Show Edition 2953	10Y	Flyable	175	215
Zeus MkII MR with Solstice Paint	LTI	Concept	170	210​

 

LTI CCU'd ships	Insurance	Melt	Price
400i	LTI	245	205
Corsair	LTI	245	205
Eclipse	LTI	295	255
Hurricane	LTI	190	165
Reclaimer	LTI	395	340
Redeemer	LTI	325	270
SRV	LTI	145	135
Vanguard Sentinel	LTI	270	235​

   

CCU’s ➡️

Standard CCU's from buyback
From	To	Melt	Price
Freelancer	350r	15	19
Constellation Andromeda	400i	10	12.5
Prowler	600i explorer	35	42.5
C2	600i touring	35	42.5
Prospector	A1	45	54
Sabre	A1	30	36.5
Carrack	A2	150	180
Hammerhead	A2	25	31
Constellation Andromeda	Apollo Medivac	35	42.5
Constellation Andromeda	Apollo Triage	10	12.5
Constellation Andromeda	Ares Ion	10	12.5
Constellation Andromeda	Ares Inferno	10	12.5
Hull D	Arrastra	25	31
M2	Arrastra	55	67
325A	Avenger Titan Renegade	5	7
Nomad	Avenger Warlock	5	7
Cutlass Black	Buccaneer	10	12.5
Mole	C2	85	102
Redeemer	C2	75	90
Valkyrie	C2	25	31
300i	C8R Pisces Rescue	5	7
600i Explorer	Carrack	125	150
M2	Carrack	80	96
Constellation Aquila	Caterpillar	15	19
Eclipse	Caterpillar	30	36.5
Mole	Caterpillar	15	19
Cutlass Black	Centurion	10	12.5
Constellation Andromeda	Corsair	10	12.5
Mole	Crucible	35	42.5
Starfarer Gemini	Crucible	10	12.5
Prospector	Cutlass Blue	20	25
STV	Cutlass Red	95	115
Dragonfly Black	Cutter	5	7
Mustang Beta	Cutter	5	7
STV	Cutter	5	7
Roc DS	Cyclone AA	5	7
325a	Cyclone MT	5	7
125a	Cyclone RC	5	7
125a	Cyclone RN	5	7
125a	Cyclone TR	5	7
Constellation Taurus	Banu Defender	20	25
Blade	Eclipse	25	30
Constellation Andromeda	Eclipse	60	73
Prospector	F7C Hornet Wildfire	20	25
Prospector	F7C-M Super Hornet	30	36.5
Vulture	F7C-M Super Hornet Heartseeker	25	30
Prospector	Freelancer MIS	20	25
125A	G12A	5	7
Prospector	Gladiator	10	12.5
Nomad	Gladius	10	12.5
Carrack	Hammerhead	125	150
Odyssey	Hammerhead	25	31
Nomad	Herald	5	7
Herald	Hull A	5	7
Nomad	Hull A	10	12.5
Prospector	Khartu-Al	15	19
Centurion	Legionnaire	10	12.5
Freelancer	Legionnaire	10	12.5
M2	Liberator	55	66.5
600i	M2	45	54
Prowler	M2	80	96
Gladius	M50	10	12.5
Constellation Andromeda	Mercury	20	25
400i	Mercury	10	12.5
Carrack	Nautilus	125	150
Freelancer	Nova	10	12.5
MPUV-C	Nox	10	12.5
STV	Nox	5	7
C2	Prowler	40	48
Valkyrie	Prowler	65	78
Constellation Taurus	Railen	25	31
Terrapin	Railen	5	7
Defender	Railen	5	7
Cutlass Black	Raft	15	19
Ballista	Razor	5	7
Freelancer Max	Razor EX	5	7
Mantis	Razor EX	5	7
Ballista	Razor LX	10	12.5
Mole	Reclaimer	85	102
Valkyrie	Reclaimer	25	31
Constellation Aquila	Redeemer	15	19
Mole	Redeemer	15	19
325a	Reliant Tana	5	7
Ballista	Retaliator	15	19
Vanguard Warden	Retaliator Bomber	15	19
Prospector	Sabre	15	19
Prospector	Sabre Comet	30	36.5
Constellation Taurus	San'tok.yāi	40	49
Terrapin	Scorpius	20	25
Constellation Taurus	Scorpius Antares	30	36.5
Prospector	SRV	10	12.5
Mole	Starfarer Gemini	25	31
Centurion	Talon	5	7
Freelancer	Talon	5	7
Centurion	Talon Shrike	5	7
Freelancer	Talon Shrike	5	7
Constellation Taurus	Terrapin	20	25
Caterpillar	Valkyrie	45	54
Mole	Valkyrie	60	72
Redeemer	Valkyrie	50	60
Blade	Vanguard Harbinger	15	19
Vanguard Sentinel	Vanguard Harbinger	15	19
Terrapin	Vanguard Hoplite	15	19
Constellation Andromeda	Vanguard Sentinel	35	42.5
Vanguard Warden	Vanguard Sentinel	15	19
Mercury	Vanguard Sentinel	15	19
Ares Ion	Vanguard Warden	10	12.5
Corsair	Vanguard Warden	10	12.5
Ballista	Zeus Mk II CL	10	12.5
Ballista	Zeus Mk II ES	10	12.5
Vulture	Zeus Mk II MR	15	19​

   

Paints 💥

Time limited paints
Paint	Price
7 Pack Ghoulish Green (Mule, Herald, Vulture, Caterpillar, Buccaneer, Dragonfly, Cutlass)	59
2951 Auspicious Red pack (Nomad & Freelancer)	20
2952 Auspicious Red pack (Sabre and Constellation)	20.5
2952 Fortuna pack (400i & 600i)	28
2953 Auspicious Red pack (Carrack and C8 Pisces)	28
2953 Fortuna pack (Hammerhead, Redeemer, Vanguard)	52
100i - Auspicious Red Dog	7
100i - Auspicious Red Dragon	7
400i - Auspicious Red Dog	14
400i - Auspicious Red Dragon	14
400i - Fortuna	14
600i - Auspicious Red Dog	17
600i - Fortuna	20
Ares - Lovestruck	14
Ares - Meridian	14
Arrow - Lovestruck	7
Avenger - Invictus Blue and Gold	7
Avenger - Solar Winds	7
Buccaneer - Ghoulish Green	9
C8 Pisces - 2953 Auspicious Red	7
Carrack - 2953 Auspicious Red	23.5
Caterpillar - Ghoulish Green	14
Constellation - 2952 Auspicious Red	14
Corsair - Ghoulish Green	13
Cutlass Black - Skull and Crossbones	13
Cutter - Ghoulish Green	7
Cyclone - Lovestruck	7
Defender - Harmony	14
Defender - Ocellus	14
Defender - Wanderer	14
Dragonfly - Ghoulish Green	6.5
Drake Cutlass - Ghoulish Green	6.5
Drake Ultimate Ghoulunatics	78.5
Eclipse Meridian	14
F7 Hornet Mk II - Ironscale Paint	11.5
F7 Hornet Mk II - Paint Pack (Ironscale & Icebound)	16
Freelancer - 2951 Auspicious Red	11.5
Fury - Fortuna	6.5
Gladius - Invictus Blue and Gold	9
Gladius - Solar Winds	9
Hammerhead - Fortuna	23.5
Herald - Ghoulish Green	9
Hercules - Fortuna	16
Hercules - Invictus Blue and Gold	20
Hercules - Meridian	16.5
Hoverquad - Lovestruck	7
Khartu-Al - Harmony	11.5
Khartu-Al - Ocellus	11.5
Lovestruck paint 6 pack (Arrow, Scorpius, Cyclone, Hoverquad, Nomad, Ares)	53.5
Mercury Star Runner - Fortuna	14
Mercury Star Runner - Meridian	14
Meridian 4 Pack - Ares, Eclipse, Hercules, Mercury	56
Mule - Ghoulish Green	6.5
Nomad - 2951 Auspicious Red	9
Nomad - Lovestruck	9
Nox - Harmony	5.5
Nox - Ocellus	5.5
Nox - Wanderer	5.5
Prowler - Harmony	20
Redeemer - Fortuna	16.5
Razor - Fortuna	11.5
Reliant - Invictus Blue and Gold	7
Retaliator - Invictus Blue and Gold	14
Sabre - 2952 Auspicious Red	11.5
Scorpius - Lovestruck	14
Solar Winds 3 Pack - Avenger, Gladius, Vanguard	28
Talon - Harmony	9
Talon - Ocellus	9
Talon - Wanderer	9
Vanguard - Invictus Blue and Gold	14
Vanguard - Fortuna	14
Vanguard - Solar Winds	14
Vulture - Ghoulish Green	11.5
X1- Auspicious Red Dog Paint	7
X1- Auspicious Red Dragon Paint	7​

 

Concierge Paint
Paint	Price
Arrastra - Nocturne Paint	17.5
C8 Pisces Code Blue	7
C8 Pisces 5 Pack	20
Centurion - Beachhead	10
Centurion - 3 paint pack	24
Cutter - Cliffhanger	4
Cutter - Groundswell	7
Cutter - Nightfall	4
Fury - Black Star	7
Fury - Leatherback	7
Galaxy - Protector	19.5
Lynx - Moonrise	7
Mule - 3 paint pack	10.5
Mule - Smokestack	5
Pulse - 5 paint pack
Pulse - Dominion	7
San'Tok.Yai - Tuiping	9
Scorpius - Tiburon	14
Spirit - 3 paint pack 2952	33
Spirit - Crimson	12
Spirit - Intrepid	12
Storm - Summit	9
STV - Blue Steel	4
Ursa - Respite	4.5
Zeus - Solstice	11.5​

 

Gear
Name	Melt	Price
Invictus 2953 Navy Blue gear pack	3.5	5
Invictus 2953 Military Grey gear pack	3.5	5​

Intro
I'd like to start by stating I didnt have high expectations for this game. The initial trailers made me think this game was going to be a shallow experience focused on the main characters sex appeal with some flashy visuals to back it up. Im happy to say this game exceeded my expectations.
Positives
Combat
The combat is easily the games strongest aspect. It is extremely to grasp and has enough depth to keep a player interested for the entire run time. It felt like a mix of Sekiro (focus on parrying and a balance meter, that most enemies, which is similar to the posture bar), Devil May Cry and GOW 2018/Ragnarok (Ability usage).
The sound and visual feedback was also fantastic. The perfect parry is the best example of this. Getting one of these, especially when parrying a full combo from a boss, was incredible. The various Beta Skills and Burst Skills were wonderful additions, each with their various uses and visual panache. The Blink and Repulse abilities were also nice additions, keeping the combats momentum.
I also loved how the game allowed me to lean into particular builds with its exo-suit system and the various gear one could equip. I loved my Beta Skill focused build which allowed me to gain Beta energy very quickly and spam Beta skills non-stop. The Trance mode perk on the exo-suit I used was just the cherry on top as it allows infinite use of Beta Skills while you are Tranced.
The ranged combat was surprisingly effective and well designed. I initially thought it would be a gimmick, to be used in niche situations but two particular missions (Altus Levoire and Abyss Levoire) convinced me that it close to, if not on par, with the design of the melee combat. Speaking of the two missions, they were so much fun. They felt inspired by Dead Space with the more claustrophobic level design, the effective jump scares and the necromorph-esque enemies seen.
Traversal
The traversal was solid. Eve felt smooth to control. Climbing was basic, follow the yellow-painted-assets which I don't mind. The less I have to look for discreet ledges, the better. I did notice that Eve would sometimes go through climbable ladders and ropes. While not super frustrating, it was a noticeable annoyance.
I loved the super sprint feature. It made traversing the larger worlds (Great Desert) much more enjoyable and replayable. I would love more open-world games to have this feature. However, if the super sprint activated at the edge of a ledge or ladder, Eve would not grab said objects but launch herself off them resulting in me taking significant damage. It never happened more than twice, but I did find it funny.
The biggest gripe I have though is thinking I'll make a jump, watching Eve go slightly past a platform, then trying to compensate by changing direction only to miss it again. This resulted in some annoying deaths.
Enemy Design (Bosses and standard enemies)
Every single boss was incredible. I rarely say this about most games as usually there are a few duds or boring ones (to compare it to Fromsoftware games, Dark Souls 3 is my favorite souls-like and even that had Halflight and Crystal Sage). Every single boss (Elite and Alpha) had distinct designs, and readable animations which made them a joy to fight. My top 3 bosses were Karakuri, Unidentified Alpha Naytiba and Tachy.
The same is true for the standard enemies. There was a great variety of them, each with there own move-sets. (the hardest one was definitely the Battle Droid). The two I hated however, were the Harvesters (I felt they had too much HP for their job as a path obstacle) and the Guard Turrets as whenever they were present, I knew the sequence would be annoying.
Music
Overall, the music was great. It definitely felt Nier Automata inspired, especially with the more dreamy like soundtracks. Two highlights were the Flooded District in Eidos 7 theme and the Raven boss fight theme.
Performance
The game ran flawlessly. I noticed no obvious frame drops. I did encounter one bug which prevented a door in Matrix 11 from opening (A naytiba is supposed to burst out of it but it never did).
Negatives
Story
The story was very boring until the last 5ish hours. I blame the boring characterization of the two main protagonists, Adam and Eve. The voice performances were flat. Major revelations barely affected Eve. I think the lore was more interesting with all the collectables found while playing. Each gave a bit more insight about the various aspects of the world which I liked. Some of the side quests were more interesting. I found more emotion in the Su and Enya side quest than the main story. Lily is the definite outlier. I liked her a lot as she had an actual personality.
The side-quests were a standard affair. Talk to an NPC/Bulletin Board, go to a location, find and item or kill a naytiba and come get the rewards. Yet they were quick and snappy which made them fun. Plus the rewards were always worth it.
Overall, I would say the combat and boss encounters more than carry the game (especially the final boss rush, which was just incredible) as the story unfortunately was not memorable. I have already started a New Game+ just for the boss fights, new outfits and skill unlocks.
Some other topics I wanted to talk about include:
The game's art style was fine. It gets the job done but doesn't stand out. The character models looked good but I did notice some obvious low-resolution textures on assets that a player could get close too. I think the latter half of the game is more visually interesting especially the Orbital Space Elevator. The naytibas are definitely the most visually intriguing parts of this game (and Eve, wink wink)
I loved that the developers gave us all the unlockable outfits for free. It really incentivized to find as many as I could and play dress-up with Eve. Fingers crossed for a 2B outfit since it just makes sense (maybe as a boss-rush reward?)
To conclude, Stellar Blade is a stellar game that I would highly recommend playing.
I would love to hear all your thoughts as well. Thanks for reading.

The Live Stream on Twitch was posted Tuesday, on May 14, 2024 which will be available for viewing in full for a short time longer.
TLDW - Well if you don't have time to view full 1 Hour, 53 Minute Video here is a Video Quick Link List to key Bookmarks for the relevant "Intro", "State of Dev", "Community Highlights", and "Q&A Questions and Answers" discussed by Community Managers Snutt Treptow and Mikael Niazi, taken from the YouTube Channel for Satisfactory Q&A Videos and the Satisfactory Community Highlights Archive created by u/SignpostMarv (CREDIT)
NOTE: The Questions are the Video Title, and the Answers are a quick synopsis of what was said. The "order" of the Questions may or may not follow the original Twitch Live Stream. Some question are not shown as they are either repetitive and have been answered numerous times before, or simply Twitch Stream Chat Joke Questions. If you have concerns about the accuracy of what I posted, view the Videos and listen for yourself. Often there is more discussion related to a Question than I could post without getting too verbose.

• Intro - Start of Stream - Initial Comments by Snutt and Mikael.

Start of State of Dev Portion

• State of Dev - Intro / Closed Beta Done - Snutt inferred / stated that Closed Beta is now finished which means the game is now entering Gold Stage (game polish).
  
• State of Dev - Trolling about the release date - Snutt stated Version 1.0 could be released on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, or by December 31, 2024 at the latest.
  
• State of Dev - Q&A: Is Lym okay? / Outro - This is in reference to a programmer on Satisfactory. The answer is yes. Final Comments by Snutt and Mikael.
  

Community Highlights Portion

• View Community Highlights shown during this Livestream to see some great things other Pioneers are doing.
• There was no Content Creator segment this week.

Start Q&A Portion

• Q&A: Video on Friday? - ANSWER: This is in reference to Friday, May 17, 2024. There won't be any video due to a lot of behind the scenes activity related to the game resulting in Snutt being very busy. They still plan on releasing more Version 1.0 related Videos in the future as time allows.
  
• Q&A: Will Closed Beta participants still be under NDA after 1.0 is released? - ANSWER: After Version 1.0 is released they will make decisions about release of Closed Beta information.
  
• Q&A: Did you find anything from Closed Beta feedback? - ANSWER: Yes. Closed Beta revealed some bugs / issues which will be addressed, but also provided some other feedback which will be useful now that the game is in Gold Stage (game polish).
  
• Q&A: With the Closed Beta now done, will you be closing things as "fixed in 1.0" before the release? - ANSWER: The update of the Satisfactory Q&A Website to mark bugs and issues as "fixed" will be done AFTER Version 1.0 is released because sometimes things break again after they are fixed due to a fix of another bug / issue.
  
• Q&A: You said end-game will be changed, will Recipes be easier or harder? - ANSWER: Well, some of the Closed Beta feedback was that the game was too easy (but I guess that depends on the players previous experience). As with all things, game related, they might tweak some things after Version 1.0 is released.
  
• Q&A: Is there anything being released in 1.0 that wasn't in Closed Beta or Update 8? - ANSWER: Obviously there will be content in Version 1.0 that was not in Update 8, but everything that will be in Version 1.0 was shown in the Closed Beta.
  
• Q&A: How much notice will we get to prepare for 1.0? - ANSWER: They do plan on releasing some information prior to Version 1.0 release, like recipe changes, resource node movements, etc., but not everything will be known before hand. They plan on releasing a video sooner than later to allow plenty of time for Players to prepare.
  
  • There are things related to new content in Version 1.0 that can't be prepared for without spoiling it, so you may still need to make some adjustments to existing factories if using Update 8 Game Saves.
• Q&A: Are you being pressured to release 1.0? - ANSWER: There have not selected a release date yet. They still plan on releasing this year - 2024 - but are under no pressure from others to do so. As soon as they are ready, they will announce the Version 1.0 release date.
  
• Q&A: If I have Early Access, will I get 1.0 for free? - ANSWER: If you bought the game prior to Version 1.0 release you will NOT have to repurchase it.
  
• Q&A: Is there a fixed development lifespan beyond 1.0? - ANSWER: They currently plan to continue to develop and support the Satisfactory Game after Version 1.0 is released. There is NO set time limit, but depending on how the game does, they will decide then how long they will continue to work on the Game.
  
• Q&A: With 1.0 going to Unreal Engine 5.3, will that change how big the Save File we can have? - ANSWER: Unreal Engine 5.3 will not affect Game Save Files. Now the Version 1.0 optimization of using Lightweight Actors (Video Bookmark), also known as "Data Only Objects" will allow in the short term for Game Sacve Files to decrease in size until the Player builds more. There is no upper limit on Game Save File sizes.
  
• Q&A: Can you give more info about the Chainsaw change? - ANSWER: This is in reference to this Twitter Post on May 8, 2024 which is pretty self-explanatory and they did not add any more information. You saw what you saw.
  
• Q&A: Will Rain come back (I miss it)? - ANSWER: (as also answered in previous week Livestream) Rain, which was available in Update 7 / Unreal Engine 4, and occurred at all times of day or night, was broken by Update 8 / Unreal Engine 5. Rain return might be a Post-Version 1.0 update, or might be permanently removed.
  
• Q&A: Was the ability to Parachute climb up cliffs a deliberate feature? - ANSWER: The action of Pioneer using a Parachute being shot up into the air when they touch an incline was not intended BUT will be allowed to stay in the game at the urging of one of the game producers.
  
• Q&A: Will the bonking when sprinting into Glass Walls come back? - ANSWER: This is in reference to this window bonk / donk / thud sound made when running into full frame windows, which was added in Update 5 but removed in Update 6 as part of game optimizations. Snutt vows to make sure it is back in Version 1.0. Time will tell if it happens or not.
  
• Q&A: Will 1.0 finally have full Controller Support? - ANSWER: They have started to investigate it, but don't know if they will be able to make it work by the time Version 1.0 is released. They might add it after Version 1.0 is released, maybe.
  
• Q&A: Are there any plans to officially support Steam Deck? - ANSWER: This ties into Official Controller Support. They might add it after Version 1.0 is released, maybe.
  
• Q&A: Do you guys still have creative time to add features to the game? - ANSWER: "Creative Time", which use to be done every two weeks, has been placed on hold until Version 1.0 is released. Afterwards, there are plans to bring back "Creative Time".
  
• Q&A: What's going on with the CoffeeStain.com website? - ANSWER: This is in reference to coffeestain.com which currently shows a picture of the Pioneer and the words "Stay Tuned". They are doing a major update of their Website along with changing Web Hosts.
  

Hello Sub,
I recently saw the posts on Ishizuchi on this sub reddit and was excited to test the same. Unfortunately the window to enrol was closed. But, I got their prototype box and 3 launched fragrance testers by paying 1200/- and have taken my own sweet time testing it.
Here I am sharing only my honestly, unbiased opinion on how I felt about the prototypes in their box. Please note that these are my opinion and may be subjective. I am not for or against the company and have not received any compensation whatsoever for writing this.
Ishizuchi

1. Jinko - Opening is harsh and abrasive like. But it slowly starts to smell like TF Ombre Leather, but heavier on the spices. It's like TF Ombre Leather and Vicktor spicebomb had a baby. Not my type. 5/10.
   
2. Yume - Another harsh opener. Airy and sweet feminine fragrance. Not offensive at all. Smells like a new book in the dry down but much sweeter. Mildly spicy which is enjoyable. Smells like a reception of a luxury spa in the coastline of Bali, but stronger in the middle. And an expensive dessert with coconut milk in it after it completely dries down. Loved this. 8.5/10
   
3. Sei - I got a lot of incense at the opening with underlying leather notes on this one. The leather definitely gets more noticeable as it dries down. It's got a unique smell to it but not everyone may enjoy this. It tries hard to be a YSL Tux. A very faint note of sandalwood was observed after almost 30 mins of spraying it which was enjoyable. But I doubt it's probably the incense playing a trick on my mind. 6/10
   
4. Tsuki - A super sexy and rich fruit salad with musk and topped with a ton of peach in the opening. The opening on this one was one of the most enjoyable amongst all. Jasmine is the highlight of the fragrance and for a good reason. It makes it more enjoyable. Feels like an evening walk in Jasmine gardens somewhere in Korea. This is my favourite of all even though it's feminine. 9/10
   
5. Shio - A strong citrus in the opening and dries down to being slightly leathery that's not enjoyable. Fresh spices in the middle open up really well and try to save the fragrance but somehow don't succeed. Unlike the beginning it smells nice after it dries down completely. Bitter Nutty accord comes up and makes it much more pleasant to enjoy. 6/10
   
6. Kizuna - The peppers (Fresh spices) in the opening are bright. It smells like a gin cocktail once I had in Bangalore but with nice spices added to it. Drydown is a Xerox copy of rasai hawas but not as sweet. Personally, this one is more enjoyable compared to Hawas. 9/10
   
7. Tabako - A high quality scent that smells like a spice drying yard in southern Karnataka on a spring afternoon. Pepper on this one is one of the best I have smelled and really enjoyable. But has lesser character with it dries down. Maybe there is nutmeg in this one and it's not working it's best. I also sighted get a turmeric smelling note when it dries down which I personally find enjoyable. I smell iris in this after about 45 mins and it just is so so good. 8/10
   
8. Hana - A sweet berry opening welcomes you and takes you on a long walk into the Invictus garden. Smells really high quality in the dry down. If you like the PR Invictus line of fragrance, you may like this one too. Dries down again to feel a lot like Invictus or Hawas. 6/10
   
9. Mizu - Citrus heavy, airy, fresh and slightly Woody fragrance that has a very bubblegummy middle to it. It's very fresh but very bubble gummy. Smells like a restaurant cooking Thai lemon soup and cotton candy together. 8/10
   
10. Ishi - A cardamom heavy opening is warm and enjoyable. The spices overpower the attempt of this fragrance trying to be fresh and uplifting. The notes seem like they are wrestling each other rather than being in harmony. But the dry down is so so enjoyable with citruses taking over with a sweet berry nuance. Confused with this one. Works for me for now. A rich Asian in his lexus would want this as his daily use. 8/10
    

The packaging was exceptional and design language was elegant. The response from the seller over WhatsApp was instant and enjoyable.
The quality of all the fragrances in the box was fine. None of them felt cheap like a few of the middle eastern clone houses does. Some notes that were not enjoyable might have felt odd but I can vouch that the quality even there was better than many of the brands that are cloning the deigners and nice perfume makers.
Lastly,I wish the best for the new venture and hope fraggeads get a good brand that they can explore and bank on in the near future. :)

I am deeply thankful for the opportunities I had during my time during USC, and as I reflect back I am I was deeply appreciative that a university hear me and listened to my pleas to become Independent for financial aid purposes.
As a first generation and low income student, living under immense instability all my life, bouncing between houses, living under different roofs, almost flunking high school, and even struggling to reconcile with my parents after the events that have put me through. My dad left me at a young age, approximately 14 and 15, to move out of the country without telling me. When I was 8, my mom jumped around different states without my consent, to seek job, and literally created her own family with her husband. And, I lived with an external family, and It was so difficult, because I felt so ostracized and confused why I existed if neither my parents nor my external family loved me.
I struggled with mental health issues, which prevented me from achieving my best potential, and it was so difficult to reach out to different organizations or groups during my time at USC, from the inefficient Engemann Student Health services, from crippling clinical depression that made going to class inpossible, and a myraid of issues that prevented me from thriving in all areas of life. By focusing on one area, which were academics, I was able to graduate Phi Beta Kappa, along with the many need-based and merit-based scholarships that made it feasible to attend, but I would continue to struggle postgrad because I have no home, no family, and I no longer had the financial support of USC.
I decided to brave through a part-time job to save enough money, so I can reach out to my estranged mom who abandoned me indirectly, and I saved, saved, saved, saved, and I saved enough to buy a ticket to see her. It pained me as I purchased the air flight ticket, as an environmentalist, to buy that commerical ticket -- when deep inside I have done everything I have done to reduce as much greenhouse emissions.
And, I endured tremendous amounts of verbal and domestic abuse, becuase I wanted to switch from background in the humanities to that of STEM, and day-and-night I would sneak into multiple local libraries, on top of using the local community college tutoring services, where a kind tutor listened to my maudlin life stories, and he told me under his tutelage I would relearn all of mathematics to succeed up to Calculus 2. Under a condensed, accelerated path, I studied endlessly, reviewing every possible resource, so I could succeed. Luckily, putting the tuition under my credit card — credit I built working multiple work study jobs and part-time jobs — I managed to put the several thousands on there. I had to beg for nearby restaurants and dining hall for food to meet the demand that mathematics put me through.
In the mean time, I took on unpaid internships related to technology, and I was able to succeed in this opportunity to study more. I hope to use this opportunity to further my education this summer, as I remain in an ambiguous anticipatory period, whether I will get off the waitlist of this graduate school program, which would foster a strongly trajectory toward a successful career to become self-independent.
I already do so much, and it has been exhausting. I have yet to tap into the Trojan Network, and I am afraid that after enduring so much silent domestic abuse, I don't know where I can live. I know this is not the happy postgrad story you wanted, but I would like help. I know what it is like for students who come from nuclear, stable families, and it follows them for the rest of their life, and I see how happy and successful they are. I have worked hard all my life, and I want to be successful.
I already worked so hard toward completing Calculus 2 and on my way to completing Calculus 3 while strongly committed to pursuing a future in STEM, with a strong opportunity to get off a waitlist. But now I hope that Trojans can please help me out by offering any paid internships/jobs, providing solid advice, or sharing financial tools/strategies/alternative funding to pay for summer classes, and other means to help me get on my feet.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. In the mean time, I am using every free resource under the sun to keep going, keep fighting, because I want to make a life I cannot stop thinking about. And, I understand how difficult it is so share my life story, so I hope you can sympathize.

I was encouraged to post this by Tarpy. Originally I posted it under the Experiencers sub. **
I want to start off by saying that, I'm not upset or mad at the experience. It was pretty informative and in-depth, from my point of view.
I went to bed with the intention of remembering my dreams/lucidity and even asked my spiritual patron to help me remember. The addage " be careful what you ask" certainly applies. I remember coming to in this what felt like underground base, kissing this girl next to me on this bed/table(?). And I was like wtf, and she goes "we're not supposed to be awake". I take the opportunity to look around at my surroundings and I see a sign that catches my eye across the room labled "Birthing Rooms". I think think to myself, what exactly is being cared for in that area?
Anyway, I remember fighting this anesthesia pretty hard so I could get a better look around and remember. The girl was very sweet but didn't want to be there and neither did I. We were both naked but neither of us were in the mood. So all I could think to do was wrap my arms around her and comfort her as best I could. She ended up falling asleep.
A little time passed and this male tech/nurse comes over and he goes "it looks like she fell asleep" and told me to get up, called me my first name and everything. He was very nice by the way, and he goes "it looks like you've had your back sliced open" (I've had back problems most of my life) and seemed to care how I was doing. All I could answer whenever he asked a question was 'mhmm'.
Anyway he told me not to touch him and l guess looked over my back. We started to walk down this ramp towards a shower area and goes "tell them that something went wrong with the procedure" and led me to an open shower stall. There was this guard sitting there, I guess to make sure no one flipped out or something. Had a badge and everything. He seemed like this was pretty routine and was pretty chill.
The male tech hands me this blue gel in this round plastic bottle and tells me to scrub with it really good to get all the bacteria and such off. Apparently I only had 15 minutes to do so. In my half awake state I stumbled over to the other shower stall and got the water running and made sure it was at the temperature I liked.
Next this I remember I was being escorted over to a row of computers with chairs pulled out. Metal folding chairs to be exact. They wanted me to take a survey on my experience (what?) and I sat sideways on the chair and then adjusted it. There was a pulldown option for how I was spiritually aligned (?) and the option read "Shadow Born - A dislike for the Light), so being an Occultist I was like "oh they know me" and chose that one. I don't remember much beyond that.
I will say the 'dream' felt very familiar. I had done this before and I casually knew the tech guy and the guard who watched me shower.
Anyway, I woke up in my bed, on my side with my boyfriend still asleep next to me. My brain wants to rationalize it as a dream, since I still have my socks on from when I went to bed.
I guess I'm looking for feedback and heck, if it wasn't a dream, tech guy or whoever monitors me (tinfoil hat) , feel free to reach out. I debated on even posting this, since I'm not sure if I'm even supposed to remember.
Like I said, I'm not upset but could really use some answers. I'd also like to point out that yesterday was my 42nd birthday. So, maybe that was something important too?

So as the title says i am trying to setup OIDC with Owncloud Infinite Scale with Authelia for authentication i have it working but i am stuck on one part Authelia does not yet support prompt handling and causes Owncloud to get stuck on OIDC callback but i am able to get correctly redirected to Authelia and apporve log in request but get stuck on Owncloud you are being logged in screen.
I found this guide here and it worked for the most part but the are using Caddy instead of NGINX proxy manager and the say you have to rewrite the url to bypass Ownclouds prompt handling in this Caddy file example below.

auth.{$MY_DOMAIN} { # This is necessary until Authelia learns prompt handling. It's planned for beta 7 (https://www.authelia.com/roadmap/active/openid-connect/#beta-7). # Without this, the ownCloud desktop client cannot authenticate. uri /api/oidc/authorization replace &prompt=select_account%20consent "" reverse_proxy authelia:9091 tls { dns cloudflare {env.CLOUDFLARE_API_TOKEN} } } 

I have searched Google and attempted many failed times to try and configure NGINX to do the same so my question is how would i do this URL rewrite in a NGINX Proxy Manager any help welcome thank you.

The official Discord guide to get the badge states that you have to set a channel in the server as a Developer News channel with absolutely no mention of how to do it. And all the tutorials out there are using botghost to make the bot. Is there a way to do it with a bot you made from scratch?