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2024.05.13 02:15 nomorelandfills No, You Beg - 2021 article from The Cut about the difficulty in adopting in the COVID era
 | Another copied article to keep in reserve. It's an odd article from the pandemic, recounting the boom in rescue adoptions. It is a fairly pointless article in that it uses some really shifty rescuers, including Pixies and Paws, as sources, brightly highlights a bioethicist who uses her own foolish adoption of two pit bull mixes as evidence that most people shouldn't own dogs, and chronicles but fails to understand the loathing rescuers have for adopters. It does, however, wonderfully illustrate how rapidly the good times ended in rescue. Anyone reading the the current "we've never been so overwhelmed with dogs" rescue laments should know that there's a link between today's problems and yesterday's reckless opportunism. submitted by nomorelandfills to PetRescueExposed [link] [comments] The "bioethicist" “I think it’s probably true that the majority of people who want to adopt a dog should not,” Jessica Pierce, a bioethicist who studies human-animal relationships, tells me. “They don’t have the wherewithal and don’t have what they need to give the animal a good life.” She herself ended up with two pets that didn’t get along at all — a herding mix and a pointer mix whose constant fighting made the idea of hosting a dinner party both perhaps “bloody” and definitely “scary and miserable.” She says shelters shouldn’t “drive away potentially loving and appropriate adopters because they don’t meet predetermined criteria,” but she also sees the importance of a thorough application process that prepares humans for the pitfalls of pet parenthood. “You need to be ready to have a dog who doesn’t like people very much,” says Pierce. When Bella, the 11-year-old she got from the Humane Society, dies, she’s not sure she will get a replacement, noting that the pandemic puppy boom is “driven by a reflection of human narcissism and neurosis.” However, this is a fantastic truth long overdue for the telling. “I started to talk to shelter leaders across the country,” Cushing says. “And one by one, they said any adoptable dog without a medical issue is gone by noon on Saturday. But the public didn’t know that. Only the dog seekers and the experts did.” https://preview.redd.it/v2owlquz230d1.png?width=1139&format=png&auto=webp&s=a95a7983b4f018f043125a0819a16941cec1e6aa Jack, adopted by Tori and Paris through In Our Hands Rescue. It was a rainy Sunday in June, and Danielle had fallen in love. The 23-year-old paralegal spent the first part of her afternoon in McCarren Park, envying the happy dog owners with their furry companions. Then she stumbled upon an adoption event in a North Brooklyn beer garden, where a beagle mix being paraded out of the rescue van reminded her of the dog she grew up with, Snickers. It all felt like fate, so she filled out an application on the spot. She was then joined by her best friend and roommate, Alexa, in sitting across from a serious-looking young woman with a ponytail who was searching for a reason to break her heart. Danielle and Alexa were confident they would be leaving with Millie that day: After all, they had a 1,000-square-foot apartment within blocks of McCarren and full-time employment with the ability to work from home for the foreseeable future. But the volunteer kept posing questions that they hadn’t prepared for. What if they stopped living together? What if Danielle’s girlfriend’s collie mix didn’t get along with her new family member? What would be the solution if the dog needed expensive training for behavioral issues? Which vet were they planning to use? All of which, upon reflection, were reasonable questions. But when it came to the diet they planned for the dog, they realized they were out of their depth. Danielle recalled that Snickers had lived to 16 and a half on a diet of Blue Buffalo Wilderness, the most expensive stuff that was available at her parents’ Bay Area pet store. “Would you want to live on the best version of Lean Cuisine for the rest of your life?” sniffed the volunteer with a frown. She would instead recommend a small-batch, raw-food brand that cost, when they looked it up later, up to $240 a bag. “If you were approved, you’d need to get the necessary supplies and take time off from work starting now,” the dog gatekeeper said. “And the first 120 days would be considered a trial period, meaning we would reserve the right to take your dog back at any time.” The would-be adopters nodded solemnly. The friends rose from the bench and thanked the volunteer for her time. Believing they were out of earshot, the volunteer summed up the interview to a colleague: “You just walked by, and you’re fixated on this one dog, and it’s because you had a beagle growing up, but you want to make your roommate the legal adopter?” When Danielle and Alexa were young, one could still show up at a shelter, pick out an unhoused dog that just wanted to have someone to love, and take it home that same day. Today, much of the process has moved online — to Petfinder, a.k.a. Tinder for dogs, and various animal-shelter Instagram accounts that send cute puppy pics with heartrending stories of need into your feed and compel you to fill out an adoption application as you sit on the toilet. Posts describing the dogs drip with euphemisms: A dog that might freak out and tear your house up if left alone is a “Velcro dog”; one that might knock down your children is “overly exuberant”; a skittish, neglected dog with trust issues is just a “shy party girl.” Certain shelters have become influencers in their own right, like the L.A.-based Labelle Foundation, which has almost 250,000 Instagram followers and counts Dua Lipa and Cara Delevingne among its A-list clients. Rescue agencies abound, many with missions so specific that you could theoretically find one that deals in any niche breed you desire, from affenpinschers to Yorkshire terriers. This deluge of rescue-puppy content has arrived, not coincidentally, during a time of growing awareness of puppy mills as so morally indefensible that even Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could draw fire for seemingly buying a purebred French bulldog in early 2020. Then came the pandemic puppy boom, a lonely, claustrophobic year in which thousands of white-collar workers, sitting at home scrolling through their phones, seemed simultaneously to decide they were finally ready to adopt a dog. The corresponding demand spike in certain markets has simply overwhelmed the agencies: New York shelters that were used to receiving 20 applications a week were now receiving hundreds, with as many as 50 people vying for a single pup. The rescue dog is now, indisputably, a luxury good, without a market pricing system at work to manage demand. A better analogy might be an Ivy League admissions office. But even Harvard isn’t forced to be as picky as, say, Korean K9 Rescue, whose average monthly applications tripled in 2020. And yet someone has to pick the winners — often an unpaid millennial Miss Hannigan doling out a precious number of wet-nosed Orphan Annies to wannabe Daddy Warbuckses and thus empowered to judge the intentions and poop-scooping abilities of otherwise accomplished urban professionals, some of whom actually did go to Harvard. This has led to some hard feelings. Every once in a while, someone will complain on Twitter about being rejected by a rescue agency, and it will reliably set off a cascade of attacks on “entitled rich white millennials assuming they can have whatever they want,” followed by counter-attacks on those who “appoint themselves the holy sainted guardian of all animals.” Danielle was ultimately deemed unworthy, not even receiving a generic rejection letter over email. After all, there isn’t really that much incentive for the rescue agencies to be polite these days. The modern animal-rescue movement grew alongside the child-welfare movement in the mid-19th century. It got another boost in the years following World War II, when Americans were moving out to the suburbs in droves, according to Stephen Zawistowski, a professor of animal behavior at Hunter College. Suddenly, there were highways, yards, and space. Walt Disney was making movies about children and dogs that promoted the idea that no new home was complete without a loyal animal companion. (Zawistowski said that one might call this the Old Yeller Effect, but there were various riffs on the same theme over the ensuing decades. Essentially, Flipper was “Let’s put Lassie in the water.”) In the early ’80s, University of Pennsylvania researchers confirmed the effects that animal companionship has on everything from blood pressure to heart conditions to anxiety. Pets were no longer just how you taught Junior to be responsible; they might be critical to maintaining adults’ physical and mental health. The way people spoke about animals started changing. The idea that “homeless” dogs were sent to the “pound” because they were “bad” went out of fashion. “Suddenly, you had ‘rescue’ dogs brightly lit in the mall,” says Ed Sayres, a former president of the ASPCA who now works as a pet-industry consultant. “Basically, we gave animals a promotion.” Meanwhile, in the late ’80s, spay and neuter procedures had been streamlined and were being recommended by vets as well as by Bob Barker on The Price Is Right. Then came The Ad. Released in 2007, it featured close-ups of three-legged dogs and one-eyed cats rescued by the ASPCA over a wrenching rendition of Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel.” The commercial warned that “for hundreds of others, help came too late.” In just a year, the ad raised 60 percent of the ASPCA’s annual $50 million budget. The organization was reportedly able to increase the grant money it gave to other animal-welfare organizations by 900 percent in ten years. It is difficult to overstate the emotional hangover The Ad inflicted on millennials and members of Gen Z. Janet M. Davis is a historian at the University of Texas at Austin, where she lectures on animal rights to a demographically diverse body of students — everyone from cattle ranchers to vegan punks — most of whom cry when she shows The Ad in class. “It absolutely brings down the house,” she says. “Every time.” Theoretically, the point of dog adoption is that there are more dogs born into the world than there are humans lined up to care for them. But as interest grew, the supply problem became less acute. Thanks to widespread spay and neuter policies, there are simply too few unwanted litters for what the adoption market wants. National chains like PetSmart partnered with local shelters to supply its animals for sale. Savvy rescues in dog deserts like New York hooked up with shelters in the Deep South, where cultural attitudes toward spaying and neutering pets are much more lax. While there is no official registry of how many shelter dogs are available in the U.S., in 2017, researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine for Mississippi State University published a study reporting that the availability of dogs in animal shelters was at an all-time low. “That is,” says Sayres, “an environment that leads to a kind of irrational, competitive behavior.” The rescue mutt had become not just a virtue signal but a virtue test. Who was a good enough human being to deserve a dog in need of rescuing? Heather remembers the old easy days. “I went on Craigslist and an hour later, I had a puggle,” she says of her first dog-getting experience with her boyfriend in college. George the puggle humped everything in sight, shed everywhere, and chewed through furniture until the end of his life, but she loved him all the same. Flash-forward 16 years: She and that boyfriend are married, have two kids, and can’t seem to get a new dog no matter what they try. Yes, she could find a breeder easily online (currently for sale on Craigslist: a Yorkie-poo puppy from a breeder asking $350 and just a few screening questions). But instead, in the middle of the pandemic, “I was sending ten to 12 emails a night and willing to travel anywhere, and no one would give us any sort of animal,” she remembers. Shelters would send snappy emails about how her family wasn’t suited for a puppy, even though they made good money and had clearly cared for their dearly departed George — they once drove three hours to get the dog a specially made knee brace. “I was trying to be really up front with people and would say that my daughter has autism and that I have a 3-year-old, and they would say no. It felt like they were saying, ‘We don’t give dogs to people who have disabilities.’ ” It didn’t matter what kind of dog she applied for — older, younger, bigger, smaller — there was always an official-sounding excuse as to why her family wasn’t suitable. (“Pups this age bite and jump and scratch and while they are cute to look at, they are worse than a bratty ADHD toddler, without diapers,” one rescue wrote. “Sorry.”) She considered looking at emotional-support animals that work specifically with autistic youth but found out they could cost 18 grand and require a two-year waiting period. She couldn’t stomach the idea of setting up a GoFundMe, as other people in the community had. “It got to the point of me wondering, Okay, so what dogs do children get?” she recalls. “I always thought that dogs and children go together.” By the fall of 2020, Heather had turned back to breeders. “People get a little spicy when you say you paid for a dog. You want to scream that you tried your hardest, but it wasn’t possible,” she says. Others, like Zainab, figured out ways to work the system. She blanketed agencies with applications in the early months of the pandemic, applying for 60 dogs. (The ease of applying online might also explain the statistics.) She thought the fact that she had a leadership role in public education would demonstrate that she was both successful and nurturing. “I’m a professional, I make good money, and I have a master’s degree,” she tells me. She was rejected all the same. Finally, a co-worker suggested Zainab make a résumé in order to stand out. The multipage document — which features testimonials from high-powered friends, including local elected officials — is what got her an exclusive meeting with Penny the pug in a parking lot. She was handed over with a leash tied around her neck and vomited in the front seat of Zainab’s car about three blocks later. Success! Or take Lauren, who’d had dogs all her life and found living solo during COVID lonely. “You can’t be without an animal at this particular time,” she told herself. So she started applying for dogs on Petfinder and boutique-rescue websites. “I would look up at my clock, and it would be two in the morning,” she says. Her hopes were high when she got a meeting with a Chihuahua mix in the suburbs named Mary Shelley. Lauren thought the meeting went well, but it ultimately didn’t result in the interviewer granting the adoption. “Then I was in conspiracy-theory mode, thinking she doesn’t like gay people, or single people, or people who live in the city,” she says. “It was a crazy-making experience. It’s a pandemic, so your world is already turned upside down, but I became psychotic. “The people who run rescue organizations — this was their moment to shine,” she adds. “Even though they were totally bogged down with requests, they got to feel the power. They got to make someone’s dreams come true or smash them to the ground.” The inquiries can get extremely personal. “I found the questions very offensive,” says Joanna, a Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center nurse who tried to adopt last year with her architect husband. “I was like, ‘What does this have to do with getting a dog?’ ” Her husband didn’t even want to put the thought out into the universe, but he was forced to admit that he’d probably be the one to take a shared pet in the event of a divorce. The two also had to grapple with what would happen if one or both of them died of COVID during the pandemic. And would both of them be able to take three days off at a moment’s notice to help the dog acclimate to its new home? “I was frank with her and said, ‘I take care of cancer patients,’ ” says Joanna. “She was very unsatisfied with our answer.” “The more popular the rescue is on the internet, the more clout they have,” says Molly, a writer in New York. “If you have a really good social-media presence, you can throw your weight around.” (The clout goes both ways: Posting about your rescue dog on Instagram is an indirect way of broadcasting that someone out there deemed you morally worthy enough to be chosen.) She inquired about eight dogs in six weeks from about five different rescues, only to be continually rejected. She finally got an interview with a rescue agency whose cute dogs she had seen on social media. They asked to tour her apartment over Zoom. Fine. They asked for her references. Great. But then they asked if she would pay for an expensive trainer. She asked if she could wait — not only was it during the height of COVID, but the cost of the sessions with the trainer could be close to $1,000. The person she was dealing with said over email that dogs were investments and suggested she look elsewhere. “I was like, This is so Brooklyn,” she says. Still, others wished the warning about trainers had been more explicit. At the height of the pandemic, Steven remembers scrolling through social-media post after social-media post saying things like “URGENT: NEED TO FIND THIS GUY A HOME” while “picturing this dog on a conveyor belt going toward this whirring saw. And meanwhile I am screaming at my phone, ‘I applied and you turned me down!’ ” But after securing a dog, he came to believe the process, while tough on the human applicants, wasn’t tough enough when it came to the dog’s needs. Right off the bat, Cooper was very hyper and mouthy when playing. “We were doing the thing that everyone does, like, posting pics: ‘We’re at the park, isn’t this fun, hahaha,’ ” he says. But the reality was much less Instagram-worthy. Cooper became difficult to handle, especially in a small New York apartment; mouthiness escalated to gnashing his teeth and guarding food. “It’s embarrassing, and I hate having to tell people we had to give the dog back,” he says. (So much so that Steven requested a pseudonym for himself and for Cooper.) “To be frank, the experience we had with the dog was pretty traumatic. If this volunteer had felt so powerful, I wish that they had said we wouldn’t be able to handle this dog.” Although Steven’sInstagram is replete with photos of other friends’ dogs, evidence of Cooper’s existence has disappeared from the account. The rescue-dog demand has also been stressful for the overwhelmed (and overwhelmingly volunteer) workforce that keeps the supply chain running. On a recent Saturday, Jason was speeding toward JFK airport in a windowless white van covered in graffiti. Though he was on his way to help rescue dogs, he is the first to admit he’s not the biggest fan of the animals. “I just need something to do,” he says. “I was going crazy sitting around the house.” His friend, who was employed at a rescue, recommended him for an unpaid gig. Prior to the pandemic, he managed an Off Broadway play in the city. The 34-year-old, who is athletically built with a shaved head, has a compulsive need to be coordinating a production, and getting dogs to New York City from a different continent is definitely that. Many of the city’s rescue dogs come from other parts of the world these days, brought over by volunteers who take them through a complicated Customs process. This is part of what Pet Nation author Mark Cushing calls the “canine freedom train.” A former corporate trial attorney, Cushing had thought that American shelters were filled with dogs with a figurative hatchet outside their kennel; that was until his daughter, a shelter volunteer, said that, in fact, scores of people were lined up around the block every weekend in hopes of adopting a handful of dogs. “I started to talk to shelter leaders across the country,” Cushing says. “And one by one, they said any adoptable dog without a medical issue is gone by noon on Saturday. But the public didn’t know that. Only the dog seekers and the experts did.” Jason waited in arrivals, ready to stop anyone who walked by with dog crates. When he saw some, he swooped in. It turned out that he had ended up with an extra animal — one that was yowling like it needed to get out and pee. He couldn’t figure out to whom it belonged, and after about 40 minutes of drama in the pickup area, two large men jumped out of a truck with out-of-state plates. They handed Jason $20 before he knew what was happening, loaded the dog into their Silverado, and sped off toward North Carolina. It was unclear if they were adopters themselves or worked for a shelter. With that out of the way, Jason tried to carefully maneuver a luggage cart full of the remaining dog crates to the lot where he was parked. When one fell, the animal inside didn’t make a sound, presumably zonked from its long journey across the ocean. More volunteers were waiting at the shelter with food, water, and an enormous number of puppy pads when he arrived. After the animals decompressed from their long flight, they would be taken to an adoption event, where they would hopefully meet their new humans. Emily Wells hasn’t taken a vacation in years. She works full time on Wall Street but is also the coordinator for Pixies & Paws Rescue — a job that she does in between calls and meetings and emails. That means responding to DMs on Instagram about available dogs, attending adoption events on weekends, and getting on the phone with a vet at 10 p.m. because one of her fosters got sick. That also means screening applications, which more than doubled during the height of the pandemic. Typically, she denies about one-third. This part of her job might not be the most physically demanding, but it does take a psychic toll. “What I’ve found is a lot of people are very entitled,” she says. “They send nasty emails. I’ve been called every name in the book. But there are reasons we deny. We are entrusted with placing a living, breathing thing in someone’s home for the rest of its life.” She wishes people would understand that the rescue is just her and one other person trying their best to deal with off-the-charts levels of demand. “I know rescues that don’t even reply,” she says. “So the fact that we do and still get shit for that is annoying.” And explaining why someone was rejected can create its own problems: What if they use that information to fib on their next application? Rescues like Wells’s are largely dependent on foster parents to house the dogs they import. Foster-to-adopt is one way that people adopt pets, a means of testing out compatibility and increasing one’s chances of adopting in a hypercompetitive city. But demand for dogs was so high last year that even proven volunteers couldn’t get their hands on a foster. Take Suchita, an animal lover who moved from India to New Jersey for her husband’s VP job with a big bank in 2019. Unable to work owing to visa issues, she became a prolific dog fosterer for a rescue in Queens. She also worked with a program that pairs volunteers with elderly animal owners who need help taking their pets out on walks. That program was suspended during COVID, which left Suchita desperate for more dog time. Figuring that online volunteer work might fill the void, she started helping another organization wade through its massive backlog of applications by calling references. She offered to foster more dogs but didn’t hear back, nor did her attempts to adopt pan out. When she went ahead and adopted Sasha, a Pomeranian, through another rescue agency, the first organization was not happy. “After I posted Sasha on Instagram, they called me saying it was a conflict of interest to have worked with another agency,” Suchita says. “I was not at all prepared for that. Then they unfollowed me. It really hurt, but no hard feelings.” She is humbly aware of the fact that in New York, there is always someone who has a nicer apartment, a better job, and more experience than you. If everything else is equal, why shouldn’t a shelter try to give a dog to someone who can afford to give it the best life possible? “They don’t treat humans nicely, but at least they treat dogs nicely,” she says. In some corners of the rescue world, a reckoning is taking place. Rachael Ziering, the executive director of Muddy Paws Rescue, which found homes for around 1,000 dogs last year, got her start volunteering at other nonprofits whose adoption processes she found abhorrent. She saw, for instance, people look at adoption applications and say, “Oh, that’s a terrible Zip Code. I’m not adopting to them.” Or they would judge people based on their appearance. “I know a lot of groups that will ask for your firstborn along with your application,” she says. “I think it’s well intentioned, but I think it just took a turn at some point. It’s morphed into sort of an unhealthy view that no one’s ever gonna be good enough. Nobody’s ever perfect — the dog or the person.” Muddy Paws is instead embracing what is known as “open adoption,” a philosophy that allows for rescue volunteers to be more open-minded about what a good dog home might look like. It has started gaining traction among groups like the ASPCA in recent years, in part because the organization’s current president was denied a dog — twice. Instead of rejecting applicants outright based on their giving the “wrong” answers, Ziering’s team speaks with hopeful dog owners at length, learning about their lifestyles and histories to match them with the pet best for their family. Still, even a more inclusive philosophy toward profiling adoption applicants comes up against the intractable math: There are only so many dogs that need homes. Though Muddy Paws rejects less than one percent of applicants, some decide to adopt elsewhere if it means getting a dog faster. Is any of this good for the dogs? Depends on whom you ask. If the intense questions involved in securing the dog cause someone to reflect before making a decision they’ll regret — sure. Others note that the average dog’s life span has hovered around 11 years for decades. “I think it’s probably true that the majority of people who want to adopt a dog should not,” Jessica Pierce, a bioethicist who studies human-animal relationships, tells me. “They don’t have the wherewithal and don’t have what they need to give the animal a good life.” She herself ended up with two pets that didn’t get along at all — a herding mix and a pointer mix whose constant fighting made the idea of hosting a dinner party both perhaps “bloody” and definitely “scary and miserable.” She says shelters shouldn’t “drive away potentially loving and appropriate adopters because they don’t meet predetermined criteria,” but she also sees the importance of a thorough application process that prepares humans for the pitfalls of pet parenthood. “You need to be ready to have a dog who doesn’t like people very much,” says Pierce. When Bella, the 11-year-old she got from the Humane Society, dies, she’s not sure she will get a replacement, noting that the pandemic puppy boom is “driven by a reflection of human narcissism and neurosis.” “A lot of this is driven by Instagram,” she says. “We have this expectation that dogs are not really dogs; they’re toys or fashion accessories.” I’m not pushing you, but it seems like you want to bring him home,” the Badass Animal Rescue volunteer said with the controlled energy of a used-car salesperson. Bill and Sherrie, a middle-aged couple who had lost their English bulldog three years ago, were looking for a replacement. The dog with a bright-red boner jumped on Bill, and everyone pretended not to notice. “He definitely has energy,” Bill said brightly. The couple were on the fence, and the volunteer could sense the close slipping away. Although this organization saw applications rise 200 percent during the pandemic, things are now recalibrating back to normalcy. We are, it seems, witnessing the cooling of the puppy boom. The unbearable loneliness of the pandemic has abated, replaced with anxiety about how to possibly do all the things all of us used to do every day. New Yorkers are being summoned back to the office or planning vacations. Many young professionals are finding that, when given the option between scrolling through rescue websites until 2 a.m. or doing drunken karaoke in a room full of friends, Dog Tinder is losing its appeal. Local shelters are seeing application numbers slip — many say they have returned to pre-COVID levels — which, in turn, has made it slightly more of an adopter’s market. Bill and Sherrie went to the hallway to talk it over. He was definitely a puller like their old dog, Xena. And he was also a hell of a shedder. The volunteer kept talking about something called a “love match,” but was this really one? “We’re just gonna need a little more time,” Sherrie confessed when they came back inside. No one was making eye contact. As they prepared to leave, the dog jumped up on Bill again, his tongue flopping sideways and his wagging tail spraying white fur. He was clearly not aware that the tenor of the room had shifted. “We might be back,” Bill said with an obvious twinge of guilt. “Don’t worry!” We will probably look back on the class of pandemic dogs adopted in 2020 as the most desirable unwanted dogs of all time — the ultimate market-scarcity score for a slice of virtuous, privileged New York City. People like Danielle will see them paraded around places like McCarren Park, the living, breathing trophies for self-satisfied owners who made it through the gauntlet. At least for the next 11 years or so. |
2024.05.12 22:16 KMan93 [USA] [H] Consoles/Games/Accessories Japanese Stuff, Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Sega [W] PayPal
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As long as the package is light (first class), we can add $5 for shipping. If it's heavier then I'll have to calculate it out for you.
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Bundles take priority
Shipping not included in listed price
As long as the package is light (first class), we can add $5 for shipping. If it's heavier then I'll have to calculate it out for you.
Consoles and Games are fully tested and working unless otherwise noted.
Pictures can be found at the top of each table.
Don't be afraid to shoot me an offer on anything, worst I can do is say no! Please comment before dm'ing!
| FREEBIES(with purchase) | PRICE | NOTES |
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| Dualsense Shell and Assorted Buttons (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| Gameboy Cartridge Shell - Blue (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| Gameboy Cartridge Shell - Clear (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| GBA Console Manual (Japanese) | Free with purchase | |
| PS2 System Manual - SCPH-79001 | Free with purchase | |
| Wii Stand - OEM | Free with purchase |
| MISCELLANEOUS | PRICE | NOTES |
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| Club Nintendo Mario and Friends Pin Badge Set | 10 | Pins were never used |
| CONSOLES | PRICE | NOTES |
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| Gameboy Color - Atomic Purple | 60 | X2 |
| Gundam Char Red Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 550 shipped | Modded with Picoboot (will play USA discs), BlueRetro bluetooth internal adapter and SD2SP2. Comes with CIB Gundam Special Disc, CIB Cosmic Red PS5 controller, black Gameboy Player, all hookups, and 1 OEM memory card. AV cable is seemingly unused and will come in its original box. I'll throw in an unopened 3rd party s-video cable and a couple Japanese games as well! |
| Indigo Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) - Slightly discolored | 90 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Black Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 100 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Black Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 100 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. New yellow LED installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Pokemon Zacian Zamazenta Switch Lite | 200 shipped | Probably used about 5 times total. CIB, great condition, comes with screen protector installed and white carrying case. |
| Xbox 360 Console | 60 shipped | 60gb external hdd with internal 4gb. All hookups, 2 OEM white wireless controllers (with black battery pack covers) |
| Sega Genesis Model 1 Console (High Definition) | 50 shipped | 1 Controller, power adapter and RF cable. Crack in case. I'll throw in the boxed Retro-Bit controller that I have listed below if you want it. |
| JAPANESE GAMEBOY/GBC GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
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| Kirby Dreamland 2 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Red (Japanese) | 10 | Loose, new battery |
| Pokemon Red (Japanese) | 65 | CIB |
| Pokemon Yellow (Japanese) | 65 | CIB |
| Pokemon Silver (Japanese) | 35 | CIB |
| Pokemon Crystal (Japanese) | 70 | CIB |
| Puyo Puyo (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Tamagotchi 2 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| GAMEBOY ADVANCE/SP ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
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| GBA to GameCube Link Cable (DOL-011) | 15 | X2 |
| SMB3 e-Reader card | 5 | Super Mario Bros 3 - Super Leaf (Power-Up Card) |
| JAPANESE GAMEBOY ADVANCE/SP GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa Dream Champ Tournament (Japanese) | 60 | CIB. Fairly certain it is brand new. |
| Super Mario Bros. - Famicom Mini Series (Japanese) | 15 | CIB |
| NES GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. | 10 | Loose |
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | 10 | Loose |
| SNES/SUPER FAMICOM ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| SNES Controller | 10 | |
| Super Famicom Controller | 10 |
| SNES GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Mortal Kombat 2 | 10 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat 3 | 10 | Loose |
| X-Men Mutant Apocalypse | 15 | Loose |
| SUPER FAMICOM GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Gameboy (Japanese) | 12 | Loose |
| Super Gameboy 2 (Japanese) | 40 | Loose |
| Dragonball Z Super Butoden (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Final Fantasy IV (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Front Mission: Gun Hazard (Japanese) | 25 | CIB |
| Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Magical Quest starring Mickey (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Rockman's Soccer (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Rockman X2 (Japanese) | 15 | Loose |
| Super Bomberman (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Super Mario RPG (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Super Momotaro Densetsu DX (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Super Puyo Puyo | 10 | CIB |
| Wagyan Paradise (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Island (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Island (Japanese) | 30 | CIB |
| Yu Yu Hakusho (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| N64 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Party 3 | 45 | Loose |
| Rampage World Tour | 15 | Loose |
| JAPANESE N64 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Banjo Kazooie (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Bomberman 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Donkey Kong 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Mario Kart 64 (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Paper Mario (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Snap (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Stadium (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Star Fox 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Story (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| GAMECUBE ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Club Nintendo Memory Card - Half White/Half Blue | 30 | |
| GameCube to GBA Link Cable (DOL-011) | 15 | |
| Black Controller (Japanese) | 50 | CIB, new, open box. |
| White OEM Controller | 60 | Long cable |
| Emerald Blue OEM Controller | 45 | |
| Indigo/Clear OEM Controller | 20 | Discolored |
| Indigo OEM Controller | 25 | X2 |
| Black OEM Controller | 25 | X3 |
| Silver OEM Controller | 25 | X5 |
| GAMECUBE GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Viewtiful Joe | 15 | Loose |
| JAPANESE GAMECUBE GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Party 4 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Party 5 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Mega Man Network Transmission (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 (Japanese) | 5 | Game and case only |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 4 (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 4 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| SD Gundam Gashapon Wars (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Sonic Adventure 2 Battle (Japanese) | 15 | CIB |
| Super Smash Bros (Japanese) | 10 | X2 - Game and case only |
| Wii GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa | 25 | No manual |
| Wii Sports | 15 | CIB (sleeve) |
| Wii Sports Resort | 15 | CIB |
| Wii U GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Wipeout: Create & Crash | 5 | Game in Wii U case with game store artwork |
| SWITCH ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Switch AC Adapter | 10 | |
| Zelda Switch Lite Carrying Case | 10 |
| SWITCH GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Castlevania Anniversary Collection (Bloodlines Edition, Limited Run) | 70 | Sealed |
| XBOX 360 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Football 13 | 15 | CIB. Disc is scratched but I was able to start the game and play it. |
| XBOX ONE GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One Controller | 15 | |
| Xbox One S Controller | 20 | |
| Assassin's Creed Unity - Limited Edition | 2 | CIB |
| Doom | 5 | CIB |
| Dragonball Xenoverse | 5 | No inserts |
| Lego Dimensions | 12 | CIB |
| Mortal Kombat X | 5 | CIB |
| Sekiro Shadows Die Twice | 25 | CIB |
| Wolfenstein 2 | 4 | CIB |
| PSP GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| One Piece Romance Dawn (Japanese) | 10 | Sealed |
| PS1 ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Dualshock Controller | 10 | |
| Gray Memory Card | 5 | |
| Gray Memory Card with Game Sticker | 15 | X11, most come in official Sony protective case, various game stickers on these cards (Melty Lancer, Final Fantasy VII, Persona, Angel Graffiti, Bastard, Heroine Dream, Final Fantasy Tactics, Arc The Lad, Wizard's Harmony, Xenogears, Saga Frontier) |
| Light Gray Memory Card | 10 for both | X2 |
| Emerald Memory Card | 8 | X3 |
| Lemon Yellow (Clear Yellow) Memory Card with SD Gundam G Generation Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Crimson Red (Clear Red) Memory Card with Devil May Cry Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Emerald (Clear Green) Memory Card with Dragon Quest VII Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Crystal White (Clear White) Memory Card with Chrono Cross Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| White Memory Card with Dragon Quest VII Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| PS1 GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa Door To Phantomile (Japanese) | 25 | CIB |
| Grand Theft Auto [Collector's Edition] | 200 | Sealed |
| Tekken 3 [Greatest Hits] | 100 | Sealed |
| Contra Adventure | 15 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat Trilogy | 20 | Loose |
| Pocket Fighter | 16 | Loose with gutted manual |
| Ridge Racer Revolution | 15 | CIB |
| Street Fighter Alpha 3 | 12 | X2, Loose |
| Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo | 15 | Loose with gutted manual |
| PS2 ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Blue Controller | 25 | |
| Black Controller | 15 | X2 |
| Black Memory Card with FMCB Installed | 10 | |
| Black Memory Card | 5 | |
| Black Memory Cards with Various Game Stickers | 10 | X6 - Final Fantasy X, Ridge Racer, Dragon Quest VIII |
| White Memory Card | 12 | |
| Island Blue Memory Card | 10 | |
| Emerald Green Memory Card with Dragon Quest VIII Sticker | 10 | Looks like plastic is cracked near the screw holes |
| Crimson Red Memory Card | 5 | Has a little bit of damage on the front |
| Lemon Yellow Memory Card | 15 | |
| Midnight Blue Memory Card | 20 | X2 |
| Midnight Blue Memory Card with Battle Stadium DON Sticker | 20 | |
| Zen Black (Clear) Memory Card | 15 | |
| Fujiwork Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 6 different colors - Gold, Red, Teal, Blue |
| Kemco Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 4 different colors - White, Red, Teal, and Black |
| Hori Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 2 different colors - Clear Black/Clear, and White |
| PS2 GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| .Hack Mutation Part 2 | 20 | Boxed, no manual |
| Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi | 10 | Boxed, no manual |
| Namco Museum 50th Anniversary (Greatest Hits) | 10 | CIB |
| PS3 GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Sixaxis Controller - Black | 5 | |
| Playstation Eye | 5 | |
| Playstation Move Controller | 15 | |
| Rocksmith (Big Box with Cable) | 25 | CIB with cable |
| PS4 GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Red Dualshock 4 Controller | 22 | |
| Bloodstained Curse of the Moon 2 (Classic Edition, Limited Run) | 60 | Sealed |
| Pocky and Rocky Reshrined | 15 | CIB |
| GENESIS ACCESSORIES/GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Retro-bit Super Retro Gen Controller | 6 | Boxed |
| 6-Pak | 5 | Loose |
| Aaahh!! Real Monsters | 15 | CIB |
| Bubsy | 10 | Boxed, missing manual |
| Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble | 8 | Boxed, missing manual |
| Decap Attack | 15 | Loose |
| Game Genie | 20 | Black label, comes with original manual. Loose |
| Game Genie | 15 | X2, gold label. Loose |
| Ghouls 'N Ghosts | 25 | Loose |
| Golden Axe II | 16 | Loose |
| Lakers vs. Celtics and the NBA Playoffs | 3 | Loose |
| Pac Man 2 The New Adventures | 8 | Cardboard box, CIB |
| Sonic & Knuckles | 20 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 10 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog (Not for Resale) | 10 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 8 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Not For Resale) | 8 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | 15 | Loose |
| Spiderman Maximum Carnage | 12 | Loose |
| Super Monaco GP II | 16 | CIB |
| Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 | 20 | Loose |
| Vectorman | 20 | Cardboard box, no manual |
| X-Men | 5 | Loose |
2024.05.09 20:21 KMan93 [USA] [H] Consoles/Games/Accessories Japanese Stuff, Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Sega [W] PayPal
Only accepting PayPal F&F
Bundles take priority
Shipping not included in listed price
As long as the package is light (first class), we can add $5 for shipping. If it's heavier then I'll have to calculate it out for you.
Consoles and Games are fully tested and working unless otherwise noted.
Pictures can be found at the top of each table.
Don't be afraid to shoot me an offer on anything, worst I can do is say no! Please comment before dm'ing!
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Bundles take priority
Shipping not included in listed price
As long as the package is light (first class), we can add $5 for shipping. If it's heavier then I'll have to calculate it out for you.
Consoles and Games are fully tested and working unless otherwise noted.
Pictures can be found at the top of each table.
Don't be afraid to shoot me an offer on anything, worst I can do is say no! Please comment before dm'ing!
| FREEBIES(with purchase) | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Dualsense Shell and Assorted Buttons (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| Gameboy Cartridge Shell - Blue (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| Gameboy Cartridge Shell - Clear (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| GBA Console Manual (Japanese) | Free with purchase | |
| PS2 System Manual - SCPH-79001 | Free with purchase | |
| Wii Stand - OEM | Free with purchase |
| MISCELLANEOUS | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Club Nintendo Mario and Friends Pin Badge Set | 10 | Pins were never used |
| CONSOLES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Gameboy Color - Atomic Purple | 60 | X2 |
| Gundam Char Red Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 550 shipped | Modded with Picoboot (will play USA discs), BlueRetro bluetooth internal adapter and SD2SP2. Comes with CIB Gundam Special Disc, CIB Cosmic Red PS5 controller, black Gameboy Player, all hookups, and 1 OEM memory card. AV cable is seemingly unused and will come in its original box. I'll throw in an unopened 3rd party s-video cable and a couple Japanese games as well! |
| Indigo Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) - Slightly discolored | 90 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Black Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 100 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Black Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 100 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. New yellow LED installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Pokemon Zacian Zamazenta Switch Lite | 200 shipped | Probably used about 5 times total. CIB, great condition, comes with screen protector installed and white carrying case. |
| Xbox 360 Console | 60 shipped | 60gb external hdd with internal 4gb. All hookups, 2 OEM white wireless controllers (with black battery pack covers) |
| Sega Genesis Model 1 Console (High Definition) | 50 shipped | 1 Controller, power adapter and RF cable. Crack in case. I'll throw in the boxed Retro-Bit controller that I have listed below if you want it. |
| JAPANESE GAMEBOY/GBC GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby Dreamland 2 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Red (Japanese) | 10 | Loose, new battery |
| Pokemon Red (Japanese) | 65 | CIB |
| Pokemon Yellow (Japanese) | 65 | CIB |
| Pokemon Silver (Japanese) | 35 | CIB |
| Pokemon Crystal (Japanese) | 70 | CIB |
| Puyo Puyo (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Tamagotchi 2 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| GAMEBOY ADVANCE/SP ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| GBA to GameCube Link Cable (DOL-011) | 15 | X2 |
| SMB3 e-Reader card | 5 | Super Mario Bros 3 - Super Leaf (Power-Up Card) |
| JAPANESE GAMEBOY ADVANCE/SP GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa Dream Champ Tournament (Japanese) | 60 | CIB. Fairly certain it is brand new. |
| Super Mario Bros. - Famicom Mini Series (Japanese) | 15 | CIB |
| DS | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby Squeak Squad -- Case Only | 10 | 'Subscribe to Nintendo Power' insert |
| NES GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. | 10 | Loose |
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | 10 | Loose |
| SNES/SUPER FAMICOM ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| SNES Controller | 10 | |
| Super Famicom Controller | 10 |
| SNES GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Gameboy | 20 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat 2 | 10 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat 3 | 10 | Loose |
| X-Men Mutant Apocalypse | 15 | Loose |
| SUPER FAMICOM GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Gameboy (Japanese) | 12 | Loose |
| Super Gameboy 2 (Japanese) | 40 | Loose |
| Dragonball Z Super Butoden (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Final Fantasy IV (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Front Mission: Gun Hazard (Japanese) | 25 | CIB |
| Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Kirby's Dreamland 3 (Japanese) | 20 | Loose |
| Magical Quest starring Mickey (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Rockman's Soccer (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Rockman X2 (Japanese) | 15 | Loose |
| Super Bomberman (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Super Mario RPG (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Super Momotaro Densetsu DX (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Super Puyo Puyo | 10 | CIB |
| Wagyan Paradise (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Island (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Island (Japanese) | 30 | CIB |
| Yu Yu Hakusho (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| N64 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Party 3 | 45 | Loose |
| Rampage World Tour | 15 | Loose |
| JAPANESE N64 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Banjo Kazooie (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Bomberman 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Donkey Kong 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Mario Kart 64 (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Paper Mario (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Snap (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Stadium (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Star Fox 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Story (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| GAMECUBE ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Club Nintendo Memory Card - Half White/Half Blue | 30 | |
| GameCube to GBA Link Cable (DOL-011) | 15 | |
| Black Controller (Japanese) | 50 | CIB, new, open box. |
| White OEM Controller | 60 | Long cable |
| Emerald Blue OEM Controller | 45 | |
| Indigo/Clear OEM Controller | 20 | Discolored |
| Indigo OEM Controller | 25 | X2 |
| Black OEM Controller | 25 | X3 |
| Silver OEM Controller | 25 | X5 |
| GAMECUBE GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Viewtiful Joe | 15 | Loose |
| JAPANESE GAMECUBE GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Party 4 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Party 5 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Mega Man Network Transmission (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 (Japanese) | 5 | Game and case only |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 4 (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 4 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| SD Gundam Gashapon Wars (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Sonic Adventure 2 Battle (Japanese) | 15 | CIB |
| Super Smash Bros (Japanese) | 10 | X2 - Game and case only |
| Wii GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa | 25 | No manual |
| Wii Sports | 15 | CIB (sleeve) |
| Wii Sports Resort | 15 | CIB |
| Wii U GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Wipeout: Create & Crash | 5 | Game in Wii U case with game store artwork |
| SWITCH ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Switch AC Adapter | 10 | |
| Zelda Switch Lite Carrying Case | 10 |
| SWITCH GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Castlevania Anniversary Collection (Bloodlines Edition, Limited Run) | 70 | Sealed |
| XBOX 360 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Football 13 | 15 | CIB. Disc is scratched but I was able to start the game and play it. |
| XBOX ONE GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One Controller | 15 | |
| Xbox One S Controller | 20 | |
| Assassin's Creed Unity - Limited Edition | 2 | CIB |
| Doom | 5 | CIB |
| Dragonball Xenoverse | 5 | No inserts |
| Lego Dimensions | 12 | CIB |
| Mortal Kombat X | 5 | CIB |
| Sekiro Shadows Die Twice | 25 | CIB |
| Wolfenstein 2 | 4 | CIB |
| PSP GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| One Piece Romance Dawn (Japanese) | 10 | Sealed |
| PS1 ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Dualshock Controller | 10 | |
| Gray Memory Card | 5 | |
| Gray Memory Card with Game Sticker | 15 | X11, most come in official Sony protective case, various game stickers on these cards (Melty Lancer, Final Fantasy VII, Persona, Angel Graffiti, Bastard, Heroine Dream, Final Fantasy Tactics, Arc The Lad, Wizard's Harmony, Xenogears, Saga Frontier) |
| Light Gray Memory Card | 10 for both | X2 |
| Emerald Memory Card | 8 | X3 |
| Lemon Yellow (Clear Yellow) Memory Card with SD Gundam G Generation Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Crimson Red (Clear Red) Memory Card with Devil May Cry Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Emerald (Clear Green) Memory Card with Dragon Quest VII Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Crystal White (Clear White) Memory Card with Chrono Cross Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| White Memory Card with Dragon Quest VII Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| PS1 GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa Door To Phantomile (Japanese) | 25 | CIB |
| Grand Theft Auto [Collector's Edition] | 200 | Sealed |
| Tekken 3 [Greatest Hits] | 100 | Sealed |
| Contra Adventure | 15 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat Trilogy | 20 | Loose |
| Pocket Fighter | 16 | Loose with gutted manual |
| Ridge Racer Revolution | 15 | CIB |
| Street Fighter Alpha 3 | 12 | X2, Loose |
| Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo | 15 | Loose with gutted manual |
| PS2 ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Blue Controller | 25 | |
| Black Controller | 15 | X2 |
| Black Memory Card with FMCB Installed | 10 | |
| Black Memory Card | 5 | |
| Black Memory Cards with Various Game Stickers | 10 | X6 - Final Fantasy X, Ridge Racer, Dragon Quest VIII |
| White Memory Card | 12 | |
| Island Blue Memory Card | 10 | |
| Emerald Green Memory Card with Dragon Quest VIII Sticker | 10 | Looks like plastic is cracked near the screw holes |
| Crimson Red Memory Card | 5 | Has a little bit of damage on the front |
| Lemon Yellow Memory Card | 15 | |
| Midnight Blue Memory Card | 20 | X2 |
| Midnight Blue Memory Card with Battle Stadium DON Sticker | 20 | |
| Zen Black (Clear) Memory Card | 15 | |
| Fujiwork Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 6 different colors - Gold, Red, Teal, Blue |
| Kemco Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 4 different colors - White, Red, Teal, and Black |
| Hori Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 2 different colors - Clear Black/Clear, and White |
| PS2 GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| .Hack Mutation Part 2 | 20 | Boxed, no manual |
| Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi | 10 | Boxed, no manual |
| Namco Museum 50th Anniversary (Greatest Hits) | 10 | CIB |
| PS3 GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Sixaxis Controller - Black | 5 | Missing a few screws from the back |
| Playstation Eye | 5 | |
| Playstation Move Controller | 15 | |
| Rocksmith (Big Box with Cable) | 25 | CIB with cable |
| PS4 GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Red Dualshock 4 Controller | 22 | |
| Bloodstained Curse of the Moon 2 (Classic Edition, Limited Run) | 60 | Sealed |
| Pocky and Rocky Reshrined | 15 | CIB |
| GENESIS ACCESSORIES/GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Retro-bit Super Retro Gen Controller | 6 | Boxed |
| 6-Pak | 5 | Loose |
| Aaahh!! Real Monsters | 15 | CIB |
| Bubsy | 10 | Boxed, missing manual |
| Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble | 8 | Boxed, missing manual |
| Decap Attack | 15 | Loose |
| Game Genie | 20 | Black label, comes with original manual. Loose |
| Game Genie | 15 | X2, gold label. Loose |
| Ghouls 'N Ghosts | 25 | Loose |
| Golden Axe II | 16 | Loose |
| Lakers vs. Celtics and the NBA Playoffs | 3 | Loose |
| Pac Man 2 The New Adventures | 8 | Cardboard box, CIB |
| Sonic & Knuckles | 20 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 10 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog (Not for Resale) | 10 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 8 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Not For Resale) | 8 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | 15 | Loose |
| Spiderman Maximum Carnage | 12 | Loose |
| Super Monaco GP II | 16 | CIB |
| Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 | 20 | Loose |
| Vectorman | 20 | Cardboard box, no manual |
| X-Men | 5 | Loose |
| DREAMCAST | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Caution Seaman | 50 | CIB, no mic |
2024.05.09 12:09 Urbanexploration2021 Wrote two urbex guides (for finding locations and safety) for my subreddit - need feedback if y'all have ideas.
My community is romanian so it was originally written in romanian, just translated it with chat gpt now so that may be why some words or expressions sound weird.
How to Find Urban Exploration Locations Without Someone's Help
Google is your friend: Search, Maps, and Earth.
Most of the locations I explore are found online. The internet is the most important resource we have in urban exploration and it's not that hard to use it properly. If you search and don't find information online (let's say in Bucharest), it means you haven't searched enough (I've been to hundreds of locations in the past year, and 90% were found online) xD
I. Before you search, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
II. Finding a potential location and confirming it.
The most basic option is to search for pre-made lists of abandoned places. You can search on Google for "abandoned places Bucharest" and find posts on forums, websites, social media, etc.
Obviously, the information is not always up to date (in fact, in urban exploration, it's rarely up to date), and you need to check if the location is still abandoned, which is relatively simple. Let's say you found Alex Iacob's website (Reptilianul) and see an interesting location. Let's say Aversa. It's not a good idea to assume that's all because you might end up at the location and find it's a guarded ruin (or that you're trying to enter an active building protected by the military even though it seemed like a ruin online - real story, sadly).
I first search on Google Earth what the location looks like (btw, just because it looks like that on Earth or Maps doesn't mean it's like that in reality because the image is not always updated) and check 3D or street view. If it still looks abandoned (broken windows, broken fences, graffiti, holes in walls, vegetation, holes in the roof, etc.), I do some searches on Google to find additional information. You don't always find something useful like this, but in the case of famous buildings, there is plenty of information online (check their current status and look for the latest news/posts). In the case of less known buildings, it helps to search for the exact address to see what their situation is.
And if we're talking about searches, there are some relatively well-known things ignored by many people. When you search for something on a standardized search engine (let's say a simple search on Google), you find enough close results. Basically, it searches for similar terms but not exact ones, which usually doesn't help us. You can avoid this by using an advanced search (especially since you can avoid some terms, so if you're looking for a news story about an abandoned building, you can avoid news about mainstream ones) or by putting the searched terms in quotation marks. Another thing is searching for the type of documents. Let's say you want to search for locations using some official documents. In this case, you can search by file type. For example: "abandoned buildings" filetype:pdf (and you find documents in pdf format containing the words you searched for).
Well, now you can search for some tips and tricks on Google searches because there are plenty of them :))
Another option is to spend a lot of time on Maps or Earth to find locations that seem abandoned and then check them. Here it's about patience and discipline. You can't really rush the process, you just have to invest time and effort, and you'll find locations 100%.
III. Physically verifying online information.
Regardless of your skill in finding online information, you still need to physically verify it. This depends on the person and your circumstances.
I'm more paranoid by nature, and I admit I have some issues with anxiety/overthinking, so I try to make everything as safe as possible (especially from a legal point of view). This means I don't take many risks, I check the buildings physically before entering, I take a quick look around without entering at that time. I look for guards, cameras, entry and exit ways from a building (the entrance can be slower but subtle, the exit should be quick, even if it's too obvious). Preferably, multiple exits and entrances, just in case (and it works, I haven't received any fines in 4-5 years of urban exploration).
What you do next is your choice. I prefer not to take risks if I see something suspicious; it's not like the location will disappear if I don't enter it right away.
IV. You've seen a location in someone's post and want to go there too.
Here it's complicated (obviously, you don't spam the person with messages "give me the location too"). If the photos are from inside a building, it's hard to figure out the location (not impossible). In theory, a location posted recently on this subreddit would have a vague location posted by the author (city or region, nothing more exact, and that only if the exact location is not obvious).
So you have a starting point, you know the approximate area. To increase your chances of success, you need to figure out what type of building it is. Some are impossible to find without someone giving you the location (like the recent post about Mrs. Eugenia's house here) because it's just a simple house and there shouldn't be any online information about it. Furthermore, it's not a "special" or "unique" location that you can differentiate from other houses in Romania. Other locations are easier; you see a logo, specific equipment, or anything that helps you figure out what the location was used for. For example, you see an old train and think it's something related to the Romanian Railways. Or you see an old gas mask and think it's some industrial building from the communist era. If you know the relative area, you have a chance to find the area because you've advanced to "abandoned industry Constanța" (hypothetically speaking).
If the photo is of the exterior, the situation changes (for the better) because you have a higher chance of finding the location. What do you see in that photo? Do you recognize anything? Let's say it's a photo taken from some buildings in Bucharest, and you see a fairly large lake. There aren't that many large lakes in Bucharest; you've already found some approximate areas where that building could be. Usually, there are enough details in the photos, and you can use them: tall buildings with the corporate logo on them, giant advertisements, emblematic buildings, maybe even traffic signs with the names of streets.
If you see this information, you further reduce the possible locations. You definitely find the area using Google Earth 3D view and street view to find the exact place (you practically walk around until you find from which direction the photo was taken, and then you look to see if it looks abandoned. If not, it's probably a normal building that someone climbed, so you can look for graffiti, but those are not mandatory).
Another option that rarely works (but is quick and free, so I usually test it first) is reverse search by image. I recommend a browser extension: Invid Weverify, which basically searches for an image using multiple sites (it's for fact-checking, but geolocation is part of it, so it's useful).
For those interested in geolocation, I can give you some references to something more detailed/useful. See what techniques are used in OSINT and adapt them for finding urbex locations lol. I recommend the book "OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information" by Michael Bazzell, 2023 edition (btw, Libgen is brilliant, Z Library as a backup. Update: Anna's Archives is getting bigger than anything now).
I know my guide might seem disappointing; I'm sure I probably missed some "strategies," but believe me, I've been using them for years and have found plenty of locations. There's no magic solution; it's just about time, effort, and skills gained through training. I hope my little "guide" helps you :)))
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1. Equipment:
a) Comfortable footwear (you never know how much walking you'll do), with thick soles (to protect against nails, shards, spikes, etc.), and relatively waterproof (depends on the situation, but I've often encountered mud, puddles of water, or other liquids lol).
b) Comfortable clothing (freedom of movement), dark-colored (to avoid drawing attention, especially if you're in a building where you'd be the only colorful spot), and durable (or clothing you don't care much about getting dirty or damaged easily).
c) Mask (I know it's an investment, but a good mask should be essential). Many of the buildings we explore are old, which means there are some risks: asbestos, lead paint, or various chemicals in the air. The first two are banned, but they were legal when some of the buildings we explore were constructed. Then there's the risk of encountering chemicals that have been dumped there or were in the buildings before they were abandoned, but the container is destroyed or simply not maintained the way it used to be (and in many buildings, ventilation is quite dusty). Not to mention other minor but annoying hazards: dust and mold. Bonus: the mask helps endure the horrible smell you constantly encounter in urbex lol.
d) First aid "kit" - it doesn't have to be anything fancy, logically, but it doesn't hurt to have something on you just in case: band-aids, some bandages (the adhesive type is more useful), disinfectant (because most of the things you can cut or prick yourself on are either rusty or dirty). If it's something more serious, go to the hospital quickly (I think that was obvious, but I thought I'd add it - especially if we're talking about dog bites or cuts/piercings caused by rusty objects).
e) Situational "tools": wet wipes/disinfectant (especially if you're a smoker or if you want to eat), flashlight (I prefer flashlights that can be charged at the outlet, but also have regular batteries), power bank (because, well, you need your phone), water and some food (I've had to wait hours for security/police to leave so I could leave the building), rope/paracord (especially if you know you need to descend a considerable distance), gloves (especially if you're climbing somewhere), etc. I'm waiting for suggestions from you; I'm sure I missed something 😊)
e) Self-defense: pepper spray (for homeless people) and some food (for dogs). Also, it doesn't hurt to have some extra cigarettes or food in case you talk to a homeless person.
2. Avoiding Legal Problems
Exploration is illegal in most cases (even if there's no sign saying "forbidden," locked doors or gates, barbed wire fences, surveillance cameras, etc.), so we accept the legal consequences of our choices (and yes, even minors). I divide exploration into 3 stages: entering the location, exploring it, and exiting the location.
For me, entry should be invisible, exploration subtle, and exit quick.
First of all, I need to check if the location is abandoned. I check online first (mainly news about the location, searching for the "exact address" in quotes to find that exact address; if it's a company, I check the business details; reverse search a street photo to see if I find something, etc.), then I check physically (broken fence, broken windows, absence of surveillance cameras, absence of activity traces, absence of alarm at the entrance, etc.). If everything is fine and the location is abandoned, then I start looking for an entry. For me, entry should be subtle (preferably not through a crowded place where people can see you, not through a place with surveillance cameras), quick (to minimize the possibility of someone catching you jumping the fence), and efficient (it's useless to have a subtle and quick entry if you waste a lot of time getting into the building, so you increase the time you're in open space).
Exploration should be subtle: don't make noise, don't use bright lights (minimum necessary, you don't need a powerful flashlight to see where you're going), and don't go in a large group (3 people seems enough to me). Don't hang around windows, and if you're on the roof, try not to attract attention (especially with the light from the flashlight or phone lol).
Exiting should be as subtle as the rest, but if it can't be... well, at least it should be quick because no one will chase you anymore. Try to exit where you can check if someone is passing by (if it's near the street) or if someone is waiting for you (security or police).
I'll add here the importance of anonymity, both during exploration and afterward. I know the chances of legal trouble because of this are slim, but it doesn't cost you much to reduce risks: cover your face or at least wear a hood during exploration, avoid posting online photos/clips where features that could be used for your identification are visible (face, tattoos, etc.), if you get into urbex and are active online, don't involve your real name in the equation.
3. Building Safety Issues
Obviously, it depends on the location being explored, but usually, we're talking about buildings abandoned for some time and their condition is not ideal. First of all, this means you risk falling through the floor, having the ceiling fall on your head, and you can't really avoid that. Obviously, don't jump like a retard if you see that the floor is unstable 😊)) But usually, it matters to keep your attention during exploration (look for holes and cracks in the floor or ceiling, check how solid the object you're holding onto is when trying to climb onto something, etc.), know your limits (especially when it comes to heights, free climbing, or parkour), and don't take unnecessary risks (common sense things: don't touch unknown substances, cables, sharp objects, etc.).
4. Dogs and Homeless People
Yes, homeless people are also humans, I included them here just out of laziness. I don't recommend going to urbex with headphones on because they help you hear the noises from the ground. If you hear barking, assume there are dogs so you can play it safe: avoid those areas, don't stay outside the building for too long, check the area from above when you reach the
upper floors or the roof. Same goes for homeless people: you rarely encounter them during the day, but it helps to avoid them if you hear noises, shouting, etc. If you encounter dogs and homeless people, aggression and running away won't help. It's much better to remain calm and retreat in an organized manner. If you have no choice, engage in conversation with homeless people but not aggressively, don't show off like you have money, behave as if you have a backbone (meaning, have balls, but not in a passive-aggressive way).
5. General Advice
Watch out for tobacco, alcohol, and drug consumption. I included tobacco on the list just to emphasize the idea that you shouldn't throw lit cigarettes randomly because you risk setting fire to the location (especially if there are flammable substances there, old papers, etc.). I don't recommend in any possible way consuming anything that makes you think irrationally, especially since you need a good balance in some situations (good luck jumping high fences if you're dead drunk or high as a kite), but I think that's obvious.
Choose your locations wisely, understand your limits. I understand that some places are extremely interesting, but I don't recommend someone who has never been to urbex to explore a well-guarded or hard-to-reach building. Not to mention that some places are really risky (like subway tunnels), others are not a good idea at night (extremely damaged locations or those where the light from flashlights is very visible), and others are simply inaccessible in general (security, locked doors, surveillance cameras, etc.).
I don't recommend going urbex alone, but neither going in large groups. The larger the group, the greater the chances that someone will make a mistake or somehow attract attention (it's one thing for 1-3 people to jump over a fence and another for 5-10 lol). I actually try to create a community here, but that doesn't mean I can control the quality of the people present on this subreddit in any way. When choosing to explore with strangers you find online, some dangers arise, obviously. I'm not even mentioning those extremely unlikely dangers (to be a policeman, organ theft, etc. lol), I'm referring to more concrete ones: you don't know how cautious the respective person is, how much experience they have, what physical condition they are in, etc. You might be cautious, but you might get hurt because of the person next to you. I'm not even mentioning the possibility of encountering someone who's a jerk and does nasty jokes in abandoned buildings (locking you somewhere, leaving you behind, etc.), committing some illegalities (beating up a homeless person, setting something on fire, destroying things, etc.), and so on.
Also, urbex should not and should not be a competition. For me, all that matters is to feel good when I explore. I've met people who see exploration as a competition (x has been to y place, I have to go too) or people who are in a continuous search for validation online. I'm by no means the most experienced urbexer, but I can say that in the last 4-5 years, I've seen people who started doing urbex and then took on more and more risks (and yes, the places they've reached are cool). I believe there are few of those people (and no, I won't name names) who continue to do urbex: most of them calmed down after legal problems started to arise (I know it may not seem like it when you're young, but that criminal record can have nasty consequences), and the unlucky ones have serious medical problems (I've seen a few cases of life-changing problems in the comments, like nasty fractures, paralysis, etc.). If you look for it a bit, you'll find enough news about people who died doing urbex (and I'm not talking about suicides), so there can be serious consequences for recklessness.
That being said, I'm not here to tell you how to do urbex; the post is for those who want to explore safely and are just starting out.
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Google is your friend: Search, Maps, and Earth.
Most of the locations I explore are found online. The internet is the most important resource we have in urban exploration and it's not that hard to use it properly. If you search and don't find information online (let's say in Bucharest), it means you haven't searched enough (I've been to hundreds of locations in the past year, and 90% were found online) xD
I. Before you search, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
- What do you want to find?
- Where is the location?
- In what form do you think the information you want is? Where do you think you'll find it? Is it a social media post or a blog? Is it an article in the press? Is it in an official document?
II. Finding a potential location and confirming it.
The most basic option is to search for pre-made lists of abandoned places. You can search on Google for "abandoned places Bucharest" and find posts on forums, websites, social media, etc.
Obviously, the information is not always up to date (in fact, in urban exploration, it's rarely up to date), and you need to check if the location is still abandoned, which is relatively simple. Let's say you found Alex Iacob's website (Reptilianul) and see an interesting location. Let's say Aversa. It's not a good idea to assume that's all because you might end up at the location and find it's a guarded ruin (or that you're trying to enter an active building protected by the military even though it seemed like a ruin online - real story, sadly).
I first search on Google Earth what the location looks like (btw, just because it looks like that on Earth or Maps doesn't mean it's like that in reality because the image is not always updated) and check 3D or street view. If it still looks abandoned (broken windows, broken fences, graffiti, holes in walls, vegetation, holes in the roof, etc.), I do some searches on Google to find additional information. You don't always find something useful like this, but in the case of famous buildings, there is plenty of information online (check their current status and look for the latest news/posts). In the case of less known buildings, it helps to search for the exact address to see what their situation is.
And if we're talking about searches, there are some relatively well-known things ignored by many people. When you search for something on a standardized search engine (let's say a simple search on Google), you find enough close results. Basically, it searches for similar terms but not exact ones, which usually doesn't help us. You can avoid this by using an advanced search (especially since you can avoid some terms, so if you're looking for a news story about an abandoned building, you can avoid news about mainstream ones) or by putting the searched terms in quotation marks. Another thing is searching for the type of documents. Let's say you want to search for locations using some official documents. In this case, you can search by file type. For example: "abandoned buildings" filetype:pdf (and you find documents in pdf format containing the words you searched for).
Well, now you can search for some tips and tricks on Google searches because there are plenty of them :))
Another option is to spend a lot of time on Maps or Earth to find locations that seem abandoned and then check them. Here it's about patience and discipline. You can't really rush the process, you just have to invest time and effort, and you'll find locations 100%.
III. Physically verifying online information.
Regardless of your skill in finding online information, you still need to physically verify it. This depends on the person and your circumstances.
I'm more paranoid by nature, and I admit I have some issues with anxiety/overthinking, so I try to make everything as safe as possible (especially from a legal point of view). This means I don't take many risks, I check the buildings physically before entering, I take a quick look around without entering at that time. I look for guards, cameras, entry and exit ways from a building (the entrance can be slower but subtle, the exit should be quick, even if it's too obvious). Preferably, multiple exits and entrances, just in case (and it works, I haven't received any fines in 4-5 years of urban exploration).
What you do next is your choice. I prefer not to take risks if I see something suspicious; it's not like the location will disappear if I don't enter it right away.
IV. You've seen a location in someone's post and want to go there too.
Here it's complicated (obviously, you don't spam the person with messages "give me the location too"). If the photos are from inside a building, it's hard to figure out the location (not impossible). In theory, a location posted recently on this subreddit would have a vague location posted by the author (city or region, nothing more exact, and that only if the exact location is not obvious).
So you have a starting point, you know the approximate area. To increase your chances of success, you need to figure out what type of building it is. Some are impossible to find without someone giving you the location (like the recent post about Mrs. Eugenia's house here) because it's just a simple house and there shouldn't be any online information about it. Furthermore, it's not a "special" or "unique" location that you can differentiate from other houses in Romania. Other locations are easier; you see a logo, specific equipment, or anything that helps you figure out what the location was used for. For example, you see an old train and think it's something related to the Romanian Railways. Or you see an old gas mask and think it's some industrial building from the communist era. If you know the relative area, you have a chance to find the area because you've advanced to "abandoned industry Constanța" (hypothetically speaking).
If the photo is of the exterior, the situation changes (for the better) because you have a higher chance of finding the location. What do you see in that photo? Do you recognize anything? Let's say it's a photo taken from some buildings in Bucharest, and you see a fairly large lake. There aren't that many large lakes in Bucharest; you've already found some approximate areas where that building could be. Usually, there are enough details in the photos, and you can use them: tall buildings with the corporate logo on them, giant advertisements, emblematic buildings, maybe even traffic signs with the names of streets.
If you see this information, you further reduce the possible locations. You definitely find the area using Google Earth 3D view and street view to find the exact place (you practically walk around until you find from which direction the photo was taken, and then you look to see if it looks abandoned. If not, it's probably a normal building that someone climbed, so you can look for graffiti, but those are not mandatory).
Another option that rarely works (but is quick and free, so I usually test it first) is reverse search by image. I recommend a browser extension: Invid Weverify, which basically searches for an image using multiple sites (it's for fact-checking, but geolocation is part of it, so it's useful).
For those interested in geolocation, I can give you some references to something more detailed/useful. See what techniques are used in OSINT and adapt them for finding urbex locations lol. I recommend the book "OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information" by Michael Bazzell, 2023 edition (btw, Libgen is brilliant, Z Library as a backup. Update: Anna's Archives is getting bigger than anything now).
I know my guide might seem disappointing; I'm sure I probably missed some "strategies," but believe me, I've been using them for years and have found plenty of locations. There's no magic solution; it's just about time, effort, and skills gained through training. I hope my little "guide" helps you :)))
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Guide to Urban Exploration Safety
Exploration is an interesting hobby, but it can be dangerous, and I think we're all aware of that. It's important to acknowledge the risks when embarking on exploration and not start with the mindset of "it won't happen to me" because anything can happen to anyone. Yes, the chances are slim, but not nonexistent. Most of the things here are logical, some maybe not. Let me start with a list of the "equipment" I consider necessary (in general, obviously depending on the situation), then I'll cover a passage about avoiding legal problems, safety issues during exploration, what to do if you encounter dogs or homeless people, and other general advice.1. Equipment:
a) Comfortable footwear (you never know how much walking you'll do), with thick soles (to protect against nails, shards, spikes, etc.), and relatively waterproof (depends on the situation, but I've often encountered mud, puddles of water, or other liquids lol).
b) Comfortable clothing (freedom of movement), dark-colored (to avoid drawing attention, especially if you're in a building where you'd be the only colorful spot), and durable (or clothing you don't care much about getting dirty or damaged easily).
c) Mask (I know it's an investment, but a good mask should be essential). Many of the buildings we explore are old, which means there are some risks: asbestos, lead paint, or various chemicals in the air. The first two are banned, but they were legal when some of the buildings we explore were constructed. Then there's the risk of encountering chemicals that have been dumped there or were in the buildings before they were abandoned, but the container is destroyed or simply not maintained the way it used to be (and in many buildings, ventilation is quite dusty). Not to mention other minor but annoying hazards: dust and mold. Bonus: the mask helps endure the horrible smell you constantly encounter in urbex lol.
d) First aid "kit" - it doesn't have to be anything fancy, logically, but it doesn't hurt to have something on you just in case: band-aids, some bandages (the adhesive type is more useful), disinfectant (because most of the things you can cut or prick yourself on are either rusty or dirty). If it's something more serious, go to the hospital quickly (I think that was obvious, but I thought I'd add it - especially if we're talking about dog bites or cuts/piercings caused by rusty objects).
e) Situational "tools": wet wipes/disinfectant (especially if you're a smoker or if you want to eat), flashlight (I prefer flashlights that can be charged at the outlet, but also have regular batteries), power bank (because, well, you need your phone), water and some food (I've had to wait hours for security/police to leave so I could leave the building), rope/paracord (especially if you know you need to descend a considerable distance), gloves (especially if you're climbing somewhere), etc. I'm waiting for suggestions from you; I'm sure I missed something 😊)
e) Self-defense: pepper spray (for homeless people) and some food (for dogs). Also, it doesn't hurt to have some extra cigarettes or food in case you talk to a homeless person.
2. Avoiding Legal Problems
Exploration is illegal in most cases (even if there's no sign saying "forbidden," locked doors or gates, barbed wire fences, surveillance cameras, etc.), so we accept the legal consequences of our choices (and yes, even minors). I divide exploration into 3 stages: entering the location, exploring it, and exiting the location.
For me, entry should be invisible, exploration subtle, and exit quick.
First of all, I need to check if the location is abandoned. I check online first (mainly news about the location, searching for the "exact address" in quotes to find that exact address; if it's a company, I check the business details; reverse search a street photo to see if I find something, etc.), then I check physically (broken fence, broken windows, absence of surveillance cameras, absence of activity traces, absence of alarm at the entrance, etc.). If everything is fine and the location is abandoned, then I start looking for an entry. For me, entry should be subtle (preferably not through a crowded place where people can see you, not through a place with surveillance cameras), quick (to minimize the possibility of someone catching you jumping the fence), and efficient (it's useless to have a subtle and quick entry if you waste a lot of time getting into the building, so you increase the time you're in open space).
Exploration should be subtle: don't make noise, don't use bright lights (minimum necessary, you don't need a powerful flashlight to see where you're going), and don't go in a large group (3 people seems enough to me). Don't hang around windows, and if you're on the roof, try not to attract attention (especially with the light from the flashlight or phone lol).
Exiting should be as subtle as the rest, but if it can't be... well, at least it should be quick because no one will chase you anymore. Try to exit where you can check if someone is passing by (if it's near the street) or if someone is waiting for you (security or police).
I'll add here the importance of anonymity, both during exploration and afterward. I know the chances of legal trouble because of this are slim, but it doesn't cost you much to reduce risks: cover your face or at least wear a hood during exploration, avoid posting online photos/clips where features that could be used for your identification are visible (face, tattoos, etc.), if you get into urbex and are active online, don't involve your real name in the equation.
3. Building Safety Issues
Obviously, it depends on the location being explored, but usually, we're talking about buildings abandoned for some time and their condition is not ideal. First of all, this means you risk falling through the floor, having the ceiling fall on your head, and you can't really avoid that. Obviously, don't jump like a retard if you see that the floor is unstable 😊)) But usually, it matters to keep your attention during exploration (look for holes and cracks in the floor or ceiling, check how solid the object you're holding onto is when trying to climb onto something, etc.), know your limits (especially when it comes to heights, free climbing, or parkour), and don't take unnecessary risks (common sense things: don't touch unknown substances, cables, sharp objects, etc.).
4. Dogs and Homeless People
Yes, homeless people are also humans, I included them here just out of laziness. I don't recommend going to urbex with headphones on because they help you hear the noises from the ground. If you hear barking, assume there are dogs so you can play it safe: avoid those areas, don't stay outside the building for too long, check the area from above when you reach the
upper floors or the roof. Same goes for homeless people: you rarely encounter them during the day, but it helps to avoid them if you hear noises, shouting, etc. If you encounter dogs and homeless people, aggression and running away won't help. It's much better to remain calm and retreat in an organized manner. If you have no choice, engage in conversation with homeless people but not aggressively, don't show off like you have money, behave as if you have a backbone (meaning, have balls, but not in a passive-aggressive way).
5. General Advice
Watch out for tobacco, alcohol, and drug consumption. I included tobacco on the list just to emphasize the idea that you shouldn't throw lit cigarettes randomly because you risk setting fire to the location (especially if there are flammable substances there, old papers, etc.). I don't recommend in any possible way consuming anything that makes you think irrationally, especially since you need a good balance in some situations (good luck jumping high fences if you're dead drunk or high as a kite), but I think that's obvious.
Choose your locations wisely, understand your limits. I understand that some places are extremely interesting, but I don't recommend someone who has never been to urbex to explore a well-guarded or hard-to-reach building. Not to mention that some places are really risky (like subway tunnels), others are not a good idea at night (extremely damaged locations or those where the light from flashlights is very visible), and others are simply inaccessible in general (security, locked doors, surveillance cameras, etc.).
I don't recommend going urbex alone, but neither going in large groups. The larger the group, the greater the chances that someone will make a mistake or somehow attract attention (it's one thing for 1-3 people to jump over a fence and another for 5-10 lol). I actually try to create a community here, but that doesn't mean I can control the quality of the people present on this subreddit in any way. When choosing to explore with strangers you find online, some dangers arise, obviously. I'm not even mentioning those extremely unlikely dangers (to be a policeman, organ theft, etc. lol), I'm referring to more concrete ones: you don't know how cautious the respective person is, how much experience they have, what physical condition they are in, etc. You might be cautious, but you might get hurt because of the person next to you. I'm not even mentioning the possibility of encountering someone who's a jerk and does nasty jokes in abandoned buildings (locking you somewhere, leaving you behind, etc.), committing some illegalities (beating up a homeless person, setting something on fire, destroying things, etc.), and so on.
Also, urbex should not and should not be a competition. For me, all that matters is to feel good when I explore. I've met people who see exploration as a competition (x has been to y place, I have to go too) or people who are in a continuous search for validation online. I'm by no means the most experienced urbexer, but I can say that in the last 4-5 years, I've seen people who started doing urbex and then took on more and more risks (and yes, the places they've reached are cool). I believe there are few of those people (and no, I won't name names) who continue to do urbex: most of them calmed down after legal problems started to arise (I know it may not seem like it when you're young, but that criminal record can have nasty consequences), and the unlucky ones have serious medical problems (I've seen a few cases of life-changing problems in the comments, like nasty fractures, paralysis, etc.). If you look for it a bit, you'll find enough news about people who died doing urbex (and I'm not talking about suicides), so there can be serious consequences for recklessness.
That being said, I'm not here to tell you how to do urbex; the post is for those who want to explore safely and are just starting out.
2024.05.09 11:54 Urbanexploration2021 Wrote two urbex guides (for finding locations and safety) for my subreddit - need feedback if y'all have ideas
My community is romanian so it was originally written in romanian, just translated it with chat gpt now so that may be why some words or expressions sound weird.
How to Find Urban Exploration Locations Without Someone's Help
Google is your friend: Search, Maps, and Earth.
Most of the locations I explore are found online. The internet is the most important resource we have in urban exploration and it's not that hard to use it properly. If you search and don't find information online (let's say in Bucharest), it means you haven't searched enough (I've been to hundreds of locations in the past year, and 90% were found online) xD
I. Before you search, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
II. Finding a potential location and confirming it.
The most basic option is to search for pre-made lists of abandoned places. You can search on Google for "abandoned places Bucharest" and find posts on forums, websites, social media, etc.
Obviously, the information is not always up to date (in fact, in urban exploration, it's rarely up to date), and you need to check if the location is still abandoned, which is relatively simple. Let's say you found Alex Iacob's website (Reptilianul) and see an interesting location. Let's say Aversa. It's not a good idea to assume that's all because you might end up at the location and find it's a guarded ruin (or that you're trying to enter an active building protected by the military even though it seemed like a ruin online - real story, sadly).
I first search on Google Earth what the location looks like (btw, just because it looks like that on Earth or Maps doesn't mean it's like that in reality because the image is not always updated) and check 3D or street view. If it still looks abandoned (broken windows, broken fences, graffiti, holes in walls, vegetation, holes in the roof, etc.), I do some searches on Google to find additional information. You don't always find something useful like this, but in the case of famous buildings, there is plenty of information online (check their current status and look for the latest news/posts). In the case of less known buildings, it helps to search for the exact address to see what their situation is.
And if we're talking about searches, there are some relatively well-known things ignored by many people. When you search for something on a standardized search engine (let's say a simple search on Google), you find enough close results. Basically, it searches for similar terms but not exact ones, which usually doesn't help us. You can avoid this by using an advanced search (especially since you can avoid some terms, so if you're looking for a news story about an abandoned building, you can avoid news about mainstream ones) or by putting the searched terms in quotation marks. Another thing is searching for the type of documents. Let's say you want to search for locations using some official documents. In this case, you can search by file type. For example: "abandoned buildings" filetype:pdf (and you find documents in pdf format containing the words you searched for).
Well, now you can search for some tips and tricks on Google searches because there are plenty of them :))
Another option is to spend a lot of time on Maps or Earth to find locations that seem abandoned and then check them. Here it's about patience and discipline. You can't really rush the process, you just have to invest time and effort, and you'll find locations 100%.
III. Physically verifying online information.
Regardless of your skill in finding online information, you still need to physically verify it. This depends on the person and your circumstances.
I'm more paranoid by nature, and I admit I have some issues with anxiety/overthinking, so I try to make everything as safe as possible (especially from a legal point of view). This means I don't take many risks, I check the buildings physically before entering, I take a quick look around without entering at that time. I look for guards, cameras, entry and exit ways from a building (the entrance can be slower but subtle, the exit should be quick, even if it's too obvious). Preferably, multiple exits and entrances, just in case (and it works, I haven't received any fines in 4-5 years of urban exploration).
What you do next is your choice. I prefer not to take risks if I see something suspicious; it's not like the location will disappear if I don't enter it right away.
IV. You've seen a location in someone's post and want to go there too.
Here it's complicated (obviously, you don't spam the person with messages "give me the location too"). If the photos are from inside a building, it's hard to figure out the location (not impossible). In theory, a location posted recently on this subreddit would have a vague location posted by the author (city or region, nothing more exact, and that only if the exact location is not obvious).
So you have a starting point, you know the approximate area. To increase your chances of success, you need to figure out what type of building it is. Some are impossible to find without someone giving you the location (like the recent post about Mrs. Eugenia's house here) because it's just a simple house and there shouldn't be any online information about it. Furthermore, it's not a "special" or "unique" location that you can differentiate from other houses in Romania. Other locations are easier; you see a logo, specific equipment, or anything that helps you figure out what the location was used for. For example, you see an old train and think it's something related to the Romanian Railways. Or you see an old gas mask and think it's some industrial building from the communist era. If you know the relative area, you have a chance to find the area because you've advanced to "abandoned industry Constanța" (hypothetically speaking).
If the photo is of the exterior, the situation changes (for the better) because you have a higher chance of finding the location. What do you see in that photo? Do you recognize anything? Let's say it's a photo taken from some buildings in Bucharest, and you see a fairly large lake. There aren't that many large lakes in Bucharest; you've already found some approximate areas where that building could be. Usually, there are enough details in the photos, and you can use them: tall buildings with the corporate logo on them, giant advertisements, emblematic buildings, maybe even traffic signs with the names of streets.
If you see this information, you further reduce the possible locations. You definitely find the area using Google Earth 3D view and street view to find the exact place (you practically walk around until you find from which direction the photo was taken, and then you look to see if it looks abandoned. If not, it's probably a normal building that someone climbed, so you can look for graffiti, but those are not mandatory).
Another option that rarely works (but is quick and free, so I usually test it first) is reverse search by image. I recommend a browser extension: Invid Weverify, which basically searches for an image using multiple sites (it's for fact-checking, but geolocation is part of it, so it's useful).
For those interested in geolocation, I can give you some references to something more detailed/useful. See what techniques are used in OSINT and adapt them for finding urbex locations lol. I recommend the book "OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information" by Michael Bazzell, 2023 edition (btw, Libgen is brilliant, Z Library as a backup. Update: Anna's Archives is getting bigger than anything now).
I know my guide might seem disappointing; I'm sure I probably missed some "strategies," but believe me, I've been using them for years and have found plenty of locations. There's no magic solution; it's just about time, effort, and skills gained through training. I hope my little "guide" helps you :)))
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1. Equipment:
a) Comfortable footwear (you never know how much walking you'll do), with thick soles (to protect against nails, shards, spikes, etc.), and relatively waterproof (depends on the situation, but I've often encountered mud, puddles of water, or other liquids lol).
b) Comfortable clothing (freedom of movement), dark-colored (to avoid drawing attention, especially if you're in a building where you'd be the only colorful spot), and durable (or clothing you don't care much about getting dirty or damaged easily).
c) Mask (I know it's an investment, but a good mask should be essential). Many of the buildings we explore are old, which means there are some risks: asbestos, lead paint, or various chemicals in the air. The first two are banned, but they were legal when some of the buildings we explore were constructed. Then there's the risk of encountering chemicals that have been dumped there or were in the buildings before they were abandoned, but the container is destroyed or simply not maintained the way it used to be (and in many buildings, ventilation is quite dusty). Not to mention other minor but annoying hazards: dust and mold. Bonus: the mask helps endure the horrible smell you constantly encounter in urbex lol.
d) First aid "kit" - it doesn't have to be anything fancy, logically, but it doesn't hurt to have something on you just in case: band-aids, some bandages (the adhesive type is more useful), disinfectant (because most of the things you can cut or prick yourself on are either rusty or dirty). If it's something more serious, go to the hospital quickly (I think that was obvious, but I thought I'd add it - especially if we're talking about dog bites or cuts/piercings caused by rusty objects).
e) Situational "tools": wet wipes/disinfectant (especially if you're a smoker or if you want to eat), flashlight (I prefer flashlights that can be charged at the outlet, but also have regular batteries), power bank (because, well, you need your phone), water and some food (I've had to wait hours for security/police to leave so I could leave the building), rope/paracord (especially if you know you need to descend a considerable distance), gloves (especially if you're climbing somewhere), etc. I'm waiting for suggestions from you; I'm sure I missed something 😊)
e) Self-defense: pepper spray (for homeless people) and some food (for dogs). Also, it doesn't hurt to have some extra cigarettes or food in case you talk to a homeless person.
2. Avoiding Legal Problems
Exploration is illegal in most cases (even if there's no sign saying "forbidden," locked doors or gates, barbed wire fences, surveillance cameras, etc.), so we accept the legal consequences of our choices (and yes, even minors). I divide exploration into 3 stages: entering the location, exploring it, and exiting the location.
For me, entry should be invisible, exploration subtle, and exit quick.
First of all, I need to check if the location is abandoned. I check online first (mainly news about the location, searching for the "exact address" in quotes to find that exact address; if it's a company, I check the business details; reverse search a street photo to see if I find something, etc.), then I check physically (broken fence, broken windows, absence of surveillance cameras, absence of activity traces, absence of alarm at the entrance, etc.). If everything is fine and the location is abandoned, then I start looking for an entry. For me, entry should be subtle (preferably not through a crowded place where people can see you, not through a place with surveillance cameras), quick (to minimize the possibility of someone catching you jumping the fence), and efficient (it's useless to have a subtle and quick entry if you waste a lot of time getting into the building, so you increase the time you're in open space).
Exploration should be subtle: don't make noise, don't use bright lights (minimum necessary, you don't need a powerful flashlight to see where you're going), and don't go in a large group (3 people seems enough to me). Don't hang around windows, and if you're on the roof, try not to attract attention (especially with the light from the flashlight or phone lol).
Exiting should be as subtle as the rest, but if it can't be... well, at least it should be quick because no one will chase you anymore. Try to exit where you can check if someone is passing by (if it's near the street) or if someone is waiting for you (security or police).
I'll add here the importance of anonymity, both during exploration and afterward. I know the chances of legal trouble because of this are slim, but it doesn't cost you much to reduce risks: cover your face or at least wear a hood during exploration, avoid posting online photos/clips where features that could be used for your identification are visible (face, tattoos, etc.), if you get into urbex and are active online, don't involve your real name in the equation.
3. Building Safety Issues
Obviously, it depends on the location being explored, but usually, we're talking about buildings abandoned for some time and their condition is not ideal. First of all, this means you risk falling through the floor, having the ceiling fall on your head, and you can't really avoid that. Obviously, don't jump like a retard if you see that the floor is unstable 😊)) But usually, it matters to keep your attention during exploration (look for holes and cracks in the floor or ceiling, check how solid the object you're holding onto is when trying to climb onto something, etc.), know your limits (especially when it comes to heights, free climbing, or parkour), and don't take unnecessary risks (common sense things: don't touch unknown substances, cables, sharp objects, etc.).
4. Dogs and Homeless People
Yes, homeless people are also humans, I included them here just out of laziness. I don't recommend going to urbex with headphones on because they help you hear the noises from the ground. If you hear barking, assume there are dogs so you can play it safe: avoid those areas, don't stay outside the building for too long, check the area from above when you reach the
upper floors or the roof. Same goes for homeless people: you rarely encounter them during the day, but it helps to avoid them if you hear noises, shouting, etc. If you encounter dogs and homeless people, aggression and running away won't help. It's much better to remain calm and retreat in an organized manner. If you have no choice, engage in conversation with homeless people but not aggressively, don't show off like you have money, behave as if you have a backbone (meaning, have balls, but not in a passive-aggressive way).
5. General Advice
Watch out for tobacco, alcohol, and drug consumption. I included tobacco on the list just to emphasize the idea that you shouldn't throw lit cigarettes randomly because you risk setting fire to the location (especially if there are flammable substances there, old papers, etc.). I don't recommend in any possible way consuming anything that makes you think irrationally, especially since you need a good balance in some situations (good luck jumping high fences if you're dead drunk or high as a kite), but I think that's obvious.
Choose your locations wisely, understand your limits. I understand that some places are extremely interesting, but I don't recommend someone who has never been to urbex to explore a well-guarded or hard-to-reach building. Not to mention that some places are really risky (like subway tunnels), others are not a good idea at night (extremely damaged locations or those where the light from flashlights is very visible), and others are simply inaccessible in general (security, locked doors, surveillance cameras, etc.).
I don't recommend going urbex alone, but neither going in large groups. The larger the group, the greater the chances that someone will make a mistake or somehow attract attention (it's one thing for 1-3 people to jump over a fence and another for 5-10 lol). I actually try to create a community here, but that doesn't mean I can control the quality of the people present on this subreddit in any way. When choosing to explore with strangers you find online, some dangers arise, obviously. I'm not even mentioning those extremely unlikely dangers (to be a policeman, organ theft, etc. lol), I'm referring to more concrete ones: you don't know how cautious the respective person is, how much experience they have, what physical condition they are in, etc. You might be cautious, but you might get hurt because of the person next to you. I'm not even mentioning the possibility of encountering someone who's a jerk and does nasty jokes in abandoned buildings (locking you somewhere, leaving you behind, etc.), committing some illegalities (beating up a homeless person, setting something on fire, destroying things, etc.), and so on.
Also, urbex should not and should not be a competition. For me, all that matters is to feel good when I explore. I've met people who see exploration as a competition (x has been to y place, I have to go too) or people who are in a continuous search for validation online. I'm by no means the most experienced urbexer, but I can say that in the last 4-5 years, I've seen people who started doing urbex and then took on more and more risks (and yes, the places they've reached are cool). I believe there are few of those people (and no, I won't name names) who continue to do urbex: most of them calmed down after legal problems started to arise (I know it may not seem like it when you're young, but that criminal record can have nasty consequences), and the unlucky ones have serious medical problems (I've seen a few cases of life-changing problems in the comments, like nasty fractures, paralysis, etc.). If you look for it a bit, you'll find enough news about people who died doing urbex (and I'm not talking about suicides), so there can be serious consequences for recklessness.
That being said, I'm not here to tell you how to do urbex; the post is for those who want to explore safely and are just starting out.
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Google is your friend: Search, Maps, and Earth.
Most of the locations I explore are found online. The internet is the most important resource we have in urban exploration and it's not that hard to use it properly. If you search and don't find information online (let's say in Bucharest), it means you haven't searched enough (I've been to hundreds of locations in the past year, and 90% were found online) xD
I. Before you search, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
- What do you want to find?
- Where is the location?
- In what form do you think the information you want is? Where do you think you'll find it? Is it a social media post or a blog? Is it an article in the press? Is it in an official document?
II. Finding a potential location and confirming it.
The most basic option is to search for pre-made lists of abandoned places. You can search on Google for "abandoned places Bucharest" and find posts on forums, websites, social media, etc.
Obviously, the information is not always up to date (in fact, in urban exploration, it's rarely up to date), and you need to check if the location is still abandoned, which is relatively simple. Let's say you found Alex Iacob's website (Reptilianul) and see an interesting location. Let's say Aversa. It's not a good idea to assume that's all because you might end up at the location and find it's a guarded ruin (or that you're trying to enter an active building protected by the military even though it seemed like a ruin online - real story, sadly).
I first search on Google Earth what the location looks like (btw, just because it looks like that on Earth or Maps doesn't mean it's like that in reality because the image is not always updated) and check 3D or street view. If it still looks abandoned (broken windows, broken fences, graffiti, holes in walls, vegetation, holes in the roof, etc.), I do some searches on Google to find additional information. You don't always find something useful like this, but in the case of famous buildings, there is plenty of information online (check their current status and look for the latest news/posts). In the case of less known buildings, it helps to search for the exact address to see what their situation is.
And if we're talking about searches, there are some relatively well-known things ignored by many people. When you search for something on a standardized search engine (let's say a simple search on Google), you find enough close results. Basically, it searches for similar terms but not exact ones, which usually doesn't help us. You can avoid this by using an advanced search (especially since you can avoid some terms, so if you're looking for a news story about an abandoned building, you can avoid news about mainstream ones) or by putting the searched terms in quotation marks. Another thing is searching for the type of documents. Let's say you want to search for locations using some official documents. In this case, you can search by file type. For example: "abandoned buildings" filetype:pdf (and you find documents in pdf format containing the words you searched for).
Well, now you can search for some tips and tricks on Google searches because there are plenty of them :))
Another option is to spend a lot of time on Maps or Earth to find locations that seem abandoned and then check them. Here it's about patience and discipline. You can't really rush the process, you just have to invest time and effort, and you'll find locations 100%.
III. Physically verifying online information.
Regardless of your skill in finding online information, you still need to physically verify it. This depends on the person and your circumstances.
I'm more paranoid by nature, and I admit I have some issues with anxiety/overthinking, so I try to make everything as safe as possible (especially from a legal point of view). This means I don't take many risks, I check the buildings physically before entering, I take a quick look around without entering at that time. I look for guards, cameras, entry and exit ways from a building (the entrance can be slower but subtle, the exit should be quick, even if it's too obvious). Preferably, multiple exits and entrances, just in case (and it works, I haven't received any fines in 4-5 years of urban exploration).
What you do next is your choice. I prefer not to take risks if I see something suspicious; it's not like the location will disappear if I don't enter it right away.
IV. You've seen a location in someone's post and want to go there too.
Here it's complicated (obviously, you don't spam the person with messages "give me the location too"). If the photos are from inside a building, it's hard to figure out the location (not impossible). In theory, a location posted recently on this subreddit would have a vague location posted by the author (city or region, nothing more exact, and that only if the exact location is not obvious).
So you have a starting point, you know the approximate area. To increase your chances of success, you need to figure out what type of building it is. Some are impossible to find without someone giving you the location (like the recent post about Mrs. Eugenia's house here) because it's just a simple house and there shouldn't be any online information about it. Furthermore, it's not a "special" or "unique" location that you can differentiate from other houses in Romania. Other locations are easier; you see a logo, specific equipment, or anything that helps you figure out what the location was used for. For example, you see an old train and think it's something related to the Romanian Railways. Or you see an old gas mask and think it's some industrial building from the communist era. If you know the relative area, you have a chance to find the area because you've advanced to "abandoned industry Constanța" (hypothetically speaking).
If the photo is of the exterior, the situation changes (for the better) because you have a higher chance of finding the location. What do you see in that photo? Do you recognize anything? Let's say it's a photo taken from some buildings in Bucharest, and you see a fairly large lake. There aren't that many large lakes in Bucharest; you've already found some approximate areas where that building could be. Usually, there are enough details in the photos, and you can use them: tall buildings with the corporate logo on them, giant advertisements, emblematic buildings, maybe even traffic signs with the names of streets.
If you see this information, you further reduce the possible locations. You definitely find the area using Google Earth 3D view and street view to find the exact place (you practically walk around until you find from which direction the photo was taken, and then you look to see if it looks abandoned. If not, it's probably a normal building that someone climbed, so you can look for graffiti, but those are not mandatory).
Another option that rarely works (but is quick and free, so I usually test it first) is reverse search by image. I recommend a browser extension: Invid Weverify, which basically searches for an image using multiple sites (it's for fact-checking, but geolocation is part of it, so it's useful).
For those interested in geolocation, I can give you some references to something more detailed/useful. See what techniques are used in OSINT and adapt them for finding urbex locations lol. I recommend the book "OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information" by Michael Bazzell, 2023 edition (btw, Libgen is brilliant, Z Library as a backup. Update: Anna's Archives is getting bigger than anything now).
I know my guide might seem disappointing; I'm sure I probably missed some "strategies," but believe me, I've been using them for years and have found plenty of locations. There's no magic solution; it's just about time, effort, and skills gained through training. I hope my little "guide" helps you :)))
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Guide to Urban Exploration Safety
Exploration is an interesting hobby, but it can be dangerous, and I think we're all aware of that. It's important to acknowledge the risks when embarking on exploration and not start with the mindset of "it won't happen to me" because anything can happen to anyone. Yes, the chances are slim, but not nonexistent. Most of the things here are logical, some maybe not. Let me start with a list of the "equipment" I consider necessary (in general, obviously depending on the situation), then I'll cover a passage about avoiding legal problems, safety issues during exploration, what to do if you encounter dogs or homeless people, and other general advice.1. Equipment:
a) Comfortable footwear (you never know how much walking you'll do), with thick soles (to protect against nails, shards, spikes, etc.), and relatively waterproof (depends on the situation, but I've often encountered mud, puddles of water, or other liquids lol).
b) Comfortable clothing (freedom of movement), dark-colored (to avoid drawing attention, especially if you're in a building where you'd be the only colorful spot), and durable (or clothing you don't care much about getting dirty or damaged easily).
c) Mask (I know it's an investment, but a good mask should be essential). Many of the buildings we explore are old, which means there are some risks: asbestos, lead paint, or various chemicals in the air. The first two are banned, but they were legal when some of the buildings we explore were constructed. Then there's the risk of encountering chemicals that have been dumped there or were in the buildings before they were abandoned, but the container is destroyed or simply not maintained the way it used to be (and in many buildings, ventilation is quite dusty). Not to mention other minor but annoying hazards: dust and mold. Bonus: the mask helps endure the horrible smell you constantly encounter in urbex lol.
d) First aid "kit" - it doesn't have to be anything fancy, logically, but it doesn't hurt to have something on you just in case: band-aids, some bandages (the adhesive type is more useful), disinfectant (because most of the things you can cut or prick yourself on are either rusty or dirty). If it's something more serious, go to the hospital quickly (I think that was obvious, but I thought I'd add it - especially if we're talking about dog bites or cuts/piercings caused by rusty objects).
e) Situational "tools": wet wipes/disinfectant (especially if you're a smoker or if you want to eat), flashlight (I prefer flashlights that can be charged at the outlet, but also have regular batteries), power bank (because, well, you need your phone), water and some food (I've had to wait hours for security/police to leave so I could leave the building), rope/paracord (especially if you know you need to descend a considerable distance), gloves (especially if you're climbing somewhere), etc. I'm waiting for suggestions from you; I'm sure I missed something 😊)
e) Self-defense: pepper spray (for homeless people) and some food (for dogs). Also, it doesn't hurt to have some extra cigarettes or food in case you talk to a homeless person.
2. Avoiding Legal Problems
Exploration is illegal in most cases (even if there's no sign saying "forbidden," locked doors or gates, barbed wire fences, surveillance cameras, etc.), so we accept the legal consequences of our choices (and yes, even minors). I divide exploration into 3 stages: entering the location, exploring it, and exiting the location.
For me, entry should be invisible, exploration subtle, and exit quick.
First of all, I need to check if the location is abandoned. I check online first (mainly news about the location, searching for the "exact address" in quotes to find that exact address; if it's a company, I check the business details; reverse search a street photo to see if I find something, etc.), then I check physically (broken fence, broken windows, absence of surveillance cameras, absence of activity traces, absence of alarm at the entrance, etc.). If everything is fine and the location is abandoned, then I start looking for an entry. For me, entry should be subtle (preferably not through a crowded place where people can see you, not through a place with surveillance cameras), quick (to minimize the possibility of someone catching you jumping the fence), and efficient (it's useless to have a subtle and quick entry if you waste a lot of time getting into the building, so you increase the time you're in open space).
Exploration should be subtle: don't make noise, don't use bright lights (minimum necessary, you don't need a powerful flashlight to see where you're going), and don't go in a large group (3 people seems enough to me). Don't hang around windows, and if you're on the roof, try not to attract attention (especially with the light from the flashlight or phone lol).
Exiting should be as subtle as the rest, but if it can't be... well, at least it should be quick because no one will chase you anymore. Try to exit where you can check if someone is passing by (if it's near the street) or if someone is waiting for you (security or police).
I'll add here the importance of anonymity, both during exploration and afterward. I know the chances of legal trouble because of this are slim, but it doesn't cost you much to reduce risks: cover your face or at least wear a hood during exploration, avoid posting online photos/clips where features that could be used for your identification are visible (face, tattoos, etc.), if you get into urbex and are active online, don't involve your real name in the equation.
3. Building Safety Issues
Obviously, it depends on the location being explored, but usually, we're talking about buildings abandoned for some time and their condition is not ideal. First of all, this means you risk falling through the floor, having the ceiling fall on your head, and you can't really avoid that. Obviously, don't jump like a retard if you see that the floor is unstable 😊)) But usually, it matters to keep your attention during exploration (look for holes and cracks in the floor or ceiling, check how solid the object you're holding onto is when trying to climb onto something, etc.), know your limits (especially when it comes to heights, free climbing, or parkour), and don't take unnecessary risks (common sense things: don't touch unknown substances, cables, sharp objects, etc.).
4. Dogs and Homeless People
Yes, homeless people are also humans, I included them here just out of laziness. I don't recommend going to urbex with headphones on because they help you hear the noises from the ground. If you hear barking, assume there are dogs so you can play it safe: avoid those areas, don't stay outside the building for too long, check the area from above when you reach the
upper floors or the roof. Same goes for homeless people: you rarely encounter them during the day, but it helps to avoid them if you hear noises, shouting, etc. If you encounter dogs and homeless people, aggression and running away won't help. It's much better to remain calm and retreat in an organized manner. If you have no choice, engage in conversation with homeless people but not aggressively, don't show off like you have money, behave as if you have a backbone (meaning, have balls, but not in a passive-aggressive way).
5. General Advice
Watch out for tobacco, alcohol, and drug consumption. I included tobacco on the list just to emphasize the idea that you shouldn't throw lit cigarettes randomly because you risk setting fire to the location (especially if there are flammable substances there, old papers, etc.). I don't recommend in any possible way consuming anything that makes you think irrationally, especially since you need a good balance in some situations (good luck jumping high fences if you're dead drunk or high as a kite), but I think that's obvious.
Choose your locations wisely, understand your limits. I understand that some places are extremely interesting, but I don't recommend someone who has never been to urbex to explore a well-guarded or hard-to-reach building. Not to mention that some places are really risky (like subway tunnels), others are not a good idea at night (extremely damaged locations or those where the light from flashlights is very visible), and others are simply inaccessible in general (security, locked doors, surveillance cameras, etc.).
I don't recommend going urbex alone, but neither going in large groups. The larger the group, the greater the chances that someone will make a mistake or somehow attract attention (it's one thing for 1-3 people to jump over a fence and another for 5-10 lol). I actually try to create a community here, but that doesn't mean I can control the quality of the people present on this subreddit in any way. When choosing to explore with strangers you find online, some dangers arise, obviously. I'm not even mentioning those extremely unlikely dangers (to be a policeman, organ theft, etc. lol), I'm referring to more concrete ones: you don't know how cautious the respective person is, how much experience they have, what physical condition they are in, etc. You might be cautious, but you might get hurt because of the person next to you. I'm not even mentioning the possibility of encountering someone who's a jerk and does nasty jokes in abandoned buildings (locking you somewhere, leaving you behind, etc.), committing some illegalities (beating up a homeless person, setting something on fire, destroying things, etc.), and so on.
Also, urbex should not and should not be a competition. For me, all that matters is to feel good when I explore. I've met people who see exploration as a competition (x has been to y place, I have to go too) or people who are in a continuous search for validation online. I'm by no means the most experienced urbexer, but I can say that in the last 4-5 years, I've seen people who started doing urbex and then took on more and more risks (and yes, the places they've reached are cool). I believe there are few of those people (and no, I won't name names) who continue to do urbex: most of them calmed down after legal problems started to arise (I know it may not seem like it when you're young, but that criminal record can have nasty consequences), and the unlucky ones have serious medical problems (I've seen a few cases of life-changing problems in the comments, like nasty fractures, paralysis, etc.). If you look for it a bit, you'll find enough news about people who died doing urbex (and I'm not talking about suicides), so there can be serious consequences for recklessness.
That being said, I'm not here to tell you how to do urbex; the post is for those who want to explore safely and are just starting out.
2024.05.09 09:34 Otherwise_Shoe4951 List of References in Harold Halibut
!SPOILERS Here is an incomplete list of references/easter eggs to other media I found in Harold Halibut. I haven’t seen a compilation elsewhere but I was impressed at the number of references the game made. Please comment with others you find!
>! Spinal Tap - Slippie makes a device that goes to 11 with a “THIS ONE goes to 11” reference. CEO Casselchop then adds “But why wouldn't you just make 10?” !<
Big Lebowski - Marty the landlord’s dance quintet scene. Takes place on the Arcade stage over multiple chapters. https://youtu.be/dLU_dAlyRz8?si=RWHnqKO2_IFzQBnB
The Simpsons - “I for one welcome our new alien friends” spoken by a side character (i forgot to note who) near the end of the Chapter 5
Tool (band) - Lateralus (song) - quote “overthinking, overanalyzing, separates the body from the mind”. This is almost verbatim written in one of the letters you deliver for Buddy.
Day of the tentacle - tentacle that is wriggling in front of one of the windows in the lab. A beautiful nod to an early adventure game.
Spider-Man - Graffiti written on wall in the Lab- “With great power comes great responsibility.“
Dragon Ball Z - flumylym kids do the fusion dance when you arrive in the cave
>! The Dark Tower series - Stephen King - Some flumylym (exotic creatures in a cave surrounded by the ocean) say “didachick“ when you approach them. This is a nod to the lobstrosities (creatures on a beach near the ocean) from The Dark Tower series. Some flumylym also have small lobster-like claws. !<
Last of Us - Near the end of the game, giraffes are grazing in the background. Both scenes take place at the end of their respective games and they both involve the animals surviving by grazing in a dilapidated environment after their human keepers stopped caring for them decades ago.
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>! Spinal Tap - Slippie makes a device that goes to 11 with a “THIS ONE goes to 11” reference. CEO Casselchop then adds “But why wouldn't you just make 10?” !<
Big Lebowski - Marty the landlord’s dance quintet scene. Takes place on the Arcade stage over multiple chapters. https://youtu.be/dLU_dAlyRz8?si=RWHnqKO2_IFzQBnB
The Simpsons - “I for one welcome our new alien friends” spoken by a side character (i forgot to note who) near the end of the Chapter 5
Tool (band) - Lateralus (song) - quote “overthinking, overanalyzing, separates the body from the mind”. This is almost verbatim written in one of the letters you deliver for Buddy.
Day of the tentacle - tentacle that is wriggling in front of one of the windows in the lab. A beautiful nod to an early adventure game.
Spider-Man - Graffiti written on wall in the Lab- “With great power comes great responsibility.“
Dragon Ball Z - flumylym kids do the fusion dance when you arrive in the cave
>! The Dark Tower series - Stephen King - Some flumylym (exotic creatures in a cave surrounded by the ocean) say “didachick“ when you approach them. This is a nod to the lobstrosities (creatures on a beach near the ocean) from The Dark Tower series. Some flumylym also have small lobster-like claws. !<
Last of Us - Near the end of the game, giraffes are grazing in the background. Both scenes take place at the end of their respective games and they both involve the animals surviving by grazing in a dilapidated environment after their human keepers stopped caring for them decades ago.
2024.05.09 08:53 igorekk The best of Handpicked Berlin in April (digest of the digest)
Hey everyone, here is the digest of the digest again, focusing on Berlin. Last one from March.
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Week of 2nd (issue #95)
- 👩🏻🍳 Hallman & Klee was awarded a Michelin star. Regular readers will remember we recommended it three weeks ago! In total, with the new addition last week, we now have 22 restaurants with stars in Berlin, the highest number in Germany.
- You can earn €25-€120 for helping as a volunteer in the European elections on the 9th of June. Unlike other elections, you can apply with any of the EU passports. (Look for Onlinebereitschaftserklärung, somehow my link got broken twice). They are looking for 30.000 volunteers, so take the chance.
- An exceptionally important and well-written essay by Adam Tooze to understand German-Israeli relations (Israel’s security as a key part of Germany’s Staatsräson) around the Gaza crisis. It involves submarines.
- Career: If your company recently went through layoffs, this might actually be a good time to ask for a raise. People are the company’s number one asset.
- Reddit choice of the week is this great explanation from Tolstoy_mc about why during inflation, coffee and restaurants are getting so much more expensive for the regular Joe/Jane. The longer the supply chain, the worse it gets.
- 💬 Briefly:
- Stats: In the last quarter of 2023, the bankruptcy proceedings in Berlin grew 12.4% YoY to 1,516. (St. BB)
- Numa will invest in 82-unit serviced apartments in Wedding. Opening planned for Q2 ‘26.
- A reader sent me evidence of how startups were disrupting the insurance industry: their policy was sold twice in the last 2 years, which means they are with their third insurance company now. 🤡
Week of 8th (issue #96)
- Tagesspiegel (🇩🇪, €) made a list of the top 10 best-paying Berlin employers based on Kununu data with a minimum of 50 submitted salaries. I’ve often featured many here, but was recently sceptical about Cariad (VW’s software company).
- Because I clicked on one ad, my Instagram stories are full of law firms offering deletion of bad Google reviews. It’s a big business because I get a lot of ads served on the “Löschhelfer” Google query. With this templated business model, businesses can harass reviewers for a couple of EUR. Here is a BZ report on a not-named popular Café in Mitte (🇩🇪). A part of me is, “fuck it, who cares,” but a part of me is like, “Let’s name the bars and restaurants doing it.” What do you think? Spoiler alert: I decided we can’t really do anything against it without getting bullied.
- 💬 Briefly:
- Stats: On average, we eat 51.6kg of meat annually (-430g YoY) in Germany. Out of which 27.5kg is pork, 13.1kg poultry and 8.9kg red meat. (FAZ)
- Activist investor hedge fund Sachem Head started a 3.6% position in Delivery Hero. This usually means nervous C-level management and stock price appreciation. Last week, the stock settled at +18.47%.
Week of 15th (issue #97)
- ♡ I loved this pitch for Berlin from 2018. The pitch doctor also mentioned EyeEm and N26, both featured in today’s Briefly section
- If you ever want to start a company in Germany/Berlin, here is a guide to bookmark. Buying an existing off-the-shelf company is also available if you need it earlier.
- Career: “Find people to talk to or collaborate with by searching across the /about, /ideas and /now pages of 6054 personal websites.” A lot of Berliners if you try the “Berlin” search.
- 💬 Briefly:
- Now N26 also turned on stock and ETF trading. What a crowded market!
- Volocopter’s plans to start running regular flight services in Paris during the Olympics are in danger. One problem is the necessary approval, and the other is local opposition. If, they will fly “by invitation”. (Capital, 🇩🇪)
Week of 22nd (issue #98)
- 🚨 If you haven’t yet, check out this cool dashboard for the comp data.
- 🎥 Kino International, a former GDR “premiere” cinema, which celebrated 60. years last November, will close for two years of renovation on the 13th of May. If you want to catch it in its current glory, here is the programme. It’s worth it.
- 🇪🇺 Everyone with an EU passport can also vote in Berlin in the coming EU elections on the 9th of June. Here are instructions on how.
- 🤖 In Germany, we have constitutionally forbidden Sunday shopping. Now imagine a shop run completely by robots. Could this automated shop be open on Sundays? Apparently not. The legal battle (Verdi vs Tegut) over automated shops in Fulda started four years ago, and the judge said the small-service store still qualified as a shop. (FT, €) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- Timeless: Tit for Tat always wins. A must-see video about the game theory, the beauty of cooperation and being nice to people. What Game Theory Reveals About Life, The Universe, and Everything by Veritasium (25+ min).
- Reddit choice of the week is this gorgeous graffiti by 1UP crew. Also seen is Paradox Paradise left and right. If you want to see it live, go here.
- 💬 Briefly:
- Grocery delivery news: Flink raised $100M from most of the existing investors, maybe also to fight off Knuspr (formerly known as Bringmeister), which is starting in Berlin on the 22nd of April. Crowded! WiWo (🇩🇪) reported that Getir might pull out of Germany. (It eventually did!)
- Thai retailer Central Group bought the remaining share of bankrupt KaDeWe. According to RBB, the company was struggling for years. (🇩🇪) Extremely high rents from their owner (Signa) surely didn’t help. Financial engineering until you hit the wall?
- After a stellar 2023 performance, Q1 sales of ASML (microchip equipment producer with a presence in Berlin) came in at 21.6% lower than expected. ArrakisTaiwan-based TMSC also lowered the outlook.
- RBB reports that Apple Maps started to record German streets for their “street view”. This time they’ll also do it on foot (in Berlin between 23.5 and 31.7). The whole thing should be documented by mid-August.
Week of 29th (issue #99)
- ❤️ We have trash investigators like “Bronko” in Berlin (🇩🇪), so make sure you don’t do anything stupid (fines are going to significantly increase as well: 250€ for a fag, €3.000 for 2kg of trash and €8k for a sofa). BSR removed 40.000 m3 of illegal trash in 2022! I wish dogs would also leave a signature on their sh*t, because some of their owners clearly have no shame.
- 💦 The Berliner published the results of their sex survey (n=2,075). Findings include high acceptance and practice of non-monogamy (40% defining their relationships as some form of non-monogamy) and the cultural influence on sexual identity (35% reported that living in Berlin has changed their preferred relationship type).
- 🤔 Bayer, the former German pharma champion and aspirin inventor, is in big trouble. €34.5B of debt, €2.5B loss in 2023 and poor pharma pipeline. Bill Anderson, CEO since June 2023, learned “that the company’s rules and procedures handbook was longer than War and Peace,” so his plan now is to save €2B by cutting most of the middle managers and asking nearly 100,000 employees to ‘self-organize’. (Fortune) Wild!
- Career: LinkedIn compiled a list of the 25 best companies in Germany based (🇩🇪) on eight factors: advancement opportunities, skill growth, company stability, external job prospects, company affinity, gender distribution, educational level of employees, and employer relevance in the specific country. Twelve of the companies have a presence in Berlin: Siemens, Sanofi, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Kering, Karl Storz, Bain & Company, Amazon, Fresenius Group, Deutsche Bahn, Thermo Fisher Scientific, McKinsey & Company, and Pfizer.
- Reddit choice of the week is this rare burst of (spring-related?) positivity on and the quote from Anneliese Bödecker added by someone: “Die Berliner sind unfreundlich und rücksichtslos, ruppig und rechthaberisch, Berlin ist abstoßend, laut, dreckig und grau, Baustellen und verstopfte Straßen, wo man geht und steht – aber mir tun alle Menschen leid, die nicht hier leben können!” Goosebumped!
- 💬 Briefly:
- Stats: In 2023, the average asking rent per sqm was €13.60, an 18.3% increase from the previous year. Kreuzberg and Neukölln saw nearly a 25% increase. (🇩🇪, RBB)
- Autodoc (Berlin, auto parts e-commerce) reached unicorn status (€2.3B) after taking on a private investment from Apollo Funds. In 2023 they generated €1.3B+ in net revenue and €130+ million of adjusted EBITDA.
- HelloFresh reported Q1: a 74.6% drop in adj. EBITDA to €16.8 million with record revenue of €2.07B. They target 2% to 8% revenue growth for the fiscal 2024.
2024.05.06 23:23 Stev0fromDev0 [FNV] Constant inconsistent crashing, no idea what to do!
Let me preface this by saying I do not mod fallout New Vegas at all. Completely out of my element here. I followed Viva New Vegas and Mojave Express Guide as well as the Mojave Express Texture Guide (I understand they're no longer supported but given they were last updated 2 months ago I figured they would be relatively up to date). Added a couple extra content mods for myself but that was all. I get crashes all the time- sometimes when loading into an area, sometimes when opening the pip boy, sometimes even when just walking out and about. There's absolutely no consistency with the crashes. Sometimes they happen, other times they don't. I'd post a crash log, but they are equally as inconsistent as well, and most of the time give differing logs. If it would be helpful to post one, I'd be more than happy to.
MOD LIST (load order has been added as well below):
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MOD LIST (load order has been added as well below):
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2024.05.05 20:25 Sinspiration Executive Function Coaching made me feel like a failure because I can't learn how to plan. So I tested 4 AI auto-scheduling tools to see if they could do the planning for me. It worked.
When someone is near-sighted, we give them glasses. When someone can’t walk, we give them a wheelchair. But when someone has trouble planning, we make ‘em try harder. At least, that’s what it felt like when I got diagnosed and started at the ADHD Treatment Center. After weeks of no progress with planning and organising tasks, my kind therapist kept encouraging me to try again, but I just kept walking into a wall. I couldn’t do it. At first I cried a lot, because after a lifetime of failing at things that seem simple for everyone else, it stung that I couldn’t even follow the therapy program specifically made for people with ADHD. But then it occurred to me: what if tech could replace some of the executive processes I struggle with, essentially outsourcing the task, giving me a piece of the brain ‘normal’ people have?
The relief when I got an auto-scheduling tool working for me… I can’t even describe it. I use a calendar now. Me! With an actual planning that’s automatically up-to-date the whole time. I know this wouldn’t be a big deal for anyone with normal executive functions, but I’ve never had this. I still felt like the stupidest kid in ADHD-class that I couldn’t do it the ‘normal’ way though, so I just said something offhand to my treatment coordinator at the Center, like: “Oh, by the way, the executive functioning coaching, I just couldn't do it, so I’m having AI do it for me now.” Waving a hand in the air, rolling my eyes at my own silly shortcomings, adopting this apologetic tone I often find myself using, basically saying; I’m sorry that I’m such an idiot I couldn’t even do X, Y or Z, and sorry to be cheating on your program, it’s me, not you, I’m just incapable of doing anything correctly. (Yeah, ADHD did a number on my self-esteem, which was one of my main reasons for seeking help.) To my horror, she told me she had a crying girl in her office recently who quit therapy because she, like me, ‘just couldn’t do it’. In fact, patients with ADHD regularly get so desperate that they give up.
Then I spoke to the psychologist giving the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to ADHD-patients and she estimated roughly half of her patients genuinely can’t learn to plan by themselves. HALF! So I’m not some strange outlier at all. When I told her about auto-scheduling, her eyebrows shot up. “We’ve been teaching people to plan manually, but if what you’re saying exists… maybe we shouldn’t anymore.”
So here’s the thing. I want this information to be out there on the internet for people like me, because we need it the most. And because most of the information on relevant planning tools that I found was written by and for neurotypicals. Neurotypicals seemingly like holistic approaches and pretty apps, sitting down with matcha tea or coffee in the morning for 15 minutes to plan their day. Good for them, but that option is a non-starter for my ADHD-brain. After 4 months with dexamphetamine, I’ve also become a prescriber to the thought that ‘pills don't build skills’. I love my meds, they help so much with focus and they calm down my overactive chipmunk-like brain, but they’re not made of actual magic. Pills can’t give you an extra frontal lobe or a personality transplant. My executive skills are still weak or non-existent. Some of my issues are remarkably similar to people who experience brain damage after an accident, and when you think about it like a disability (like needing glasses, crutches or a hearing-aid) there’s only so much that ‘trying harder’ or ‘talking about how that makes you feel’ can realistically accomplish.
IN SHORT (TL;DR) Yes, auto-scheduling tools can take over the brain-process of planning and I believe this can be helpful for the ADHD-brains struggling with planning, task management and knowing where to start. Of all the tools out there for tasks and planning, I found only 5 that promised to take over for my brain and think for me, namely: Motion, Trevor, Atlas, Reclaim and Skedpal. I looked at all these apps, tested 4 of them, and found that my brain is currently only compatible with Reclaim. YMMV though; there are very good reviews from people with ADHD for Skedpal and Motion as well. I highly recommend auto-scheduling for people with ADHD who are spinning their wheels trying to learn how to plan.
MY HISTORY WITH PLANNING AND MY EXPERIENCE TESTING THE TOOLS To explain how AI bridges the gap between what my brain can and can’t do, I will describe the 4 steps of standardised executive functioning training that I received as part of my ADHD-treatment and what worked for me. There are huge differences in how ADHD manifests. Not everyone struggles to the same degree with the same things. Below, I’ll describe my history with planning, the trouble I ran into in my life and therapy and the upper limits of what my brain can manage. Getting a feel for my type of ADHD should help to determine in what sort of situations auto-scheduling can be helpful. If my story doesn’t spark recognition, some other tool might be a better fit.
Below the 4 therapy-steps, I describe my experience testing the 5 different tools and some of their specs/features. (Sorry, the first section is so long, skipping and scrolling down to the test-section is an option.)
Step 1: Pick a calendar and start using it. I felt a little uneasy when therapy started with this, because it reminded me of the first time I had to use a calendar in high school. I was almost 12 years old. The class-tutor handed out a bunch of papers with assignments from our teachers and told us to plan our homework in accordance with our schedule. Everybody grabbed their cute pocket diaries with pictures of ponies and cars, and started writing. Except for me. In the silent classroom, I tried to grasp what my classmates were doing, what they were looking at and how they all seemed to know what to write down, but I couldn’t figure it out. Eventually, I shoved the papers away and leaned back in my chair. The tutor looked up, surprised. “What are you doing? You need to plan your homework,” he told me. I shrugged and said: “I’ll just remember it.” He got angry, but I felt too embarrassed to admit that I was the only one who didn’t *understand* the assignment, especially with the whole class listening.
In the end, I never learned how to plan, forgot assignments, didn’t do the homework and was late a lot, which led to near-endless punishment for tardiness during my 6 years of high school. I cleaned the whole school more often than I can count and always thought that I would somehow get everything under control as I got older, but my last year was the worst by far. That year, a new ex-military headmaster digitised the system for recording lateness and ordered a crackdown. Teachers had to refuse entrance into the classroom if you were even a second late and if your school ID got scanned more than 5 minutes after the start of class, you were not allowed to enter anymore. The only scanner was attached to a computer all the way on the ground floor of the main building, so I always had to run there, find someone to operate and they had to start the system, which often led to time maxing out and me missing class. The first day of the crackdown, I got written up (well, scanned) SIX times. Dumbstruck, the headmaster asked how I’d managed to do it. Truthfully, I had no idea. I just spaced out a lot and was surprised every time the bell rang and everyone stormed out of the classroom. Everyone, except for me. I still had to figure out how to declutter my little desk, how to fit everything in my backpack again, where I needed to go after that, not walk off in the wrong direction, that sort of thing.
The new rules led to a sharp drop in my attendance, which turned out to be illegal. Without ever meaning to, I was suddenly violating compulsory education laws and the government threatened community service for me and financial sanctions for my parents. The headmaster often had me called away from classes later in the day as well so I could receive new punishments that steadily grew in severity and duration from hours, to days, to weeks, to months and eventually to more daytime hours than were still left in the school year.
This all made sense, because if you punish a kid enough, they’ll eventually learn how to plan, use a calendar, get more organised and be on time... right?
Wrong. I was missing so much class I was barely being taught anything anymore. Suddenly I found myself taking tests I never saw coming about subjects I never even heard about. I had to invent so many answers on the spot that one teacher started reading my 'hilarious' tests to his wife to make her laugh. My grades plummeted. I basically had to be on the school premises from dusk till dawn for all my detention-hours, even though I had to cycle to school for over 15 miles (and back) and had to work in the evenings. I stopped having breakfast, had no time for dinner before work, was always home late again and couldn’t sleep enough because I had to get up in the middle of the night to report for duty in the headmaster’s office long before sunrise. Somewhere in the meantime, I had to try and intercept the threatening letters from the government so I could hide them from my parents. Exhausted, I started daydreaming and messing up even more, which led to more threats, punishment, missed classes, forgotten assignments, bad grades, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t seem to improve. Even though I desperately wanted to. It was a Catch-22 situation.
The pressure was absurd and it’s become a point of reference for me. If my brain had been capable of planning and getting organised, surely I would have learned then.
Instead, I was in serious danger of not graduating at all, after a while. By that point, I was running around half-dressed, cycling in a skirt with bare legs and wet hair in the middle of winter, always in a panic, pale, underfed, with dark circles under my eyes, until a couple of teachers seemed to decide that enough was enough. One by one, they defied the headmaster by pretending they couldn’t see me opening doors after the second bell and insisting my homework was suddenly always done (it wasn’t). I had an excellent memory, so the simple act of letting me stay in their classrooms during the lessons catapulted me to the top of those respective classes. I graduated, but only thanks to their mercy.
I had to keep showing up for punishment daily until I was excused a couple of weeks before the national final exams. Nobody ever seemed to question whether I was unorganised on purpose or if I *deserved* to be the kid who was punished more than anyone else in the school. It only seemed to confuse the obvious punks who were sometimes in detention with me for things like using graffiti on an outbuilding, sabotaging a teacher’s car or building a bomb in an empty can of Pringles to blow up a toilet. The boys asked skeptically what boring little me could possibly have done that was so bad and their questions made sense; I was this polite girl in a skirt who would never even attempt to stick chewing gum under a desk. But I didn’t know why or how everything went wrong all the time. Teachers had been punishing me ever since I was 5 when I regularly had to stand in the hallway outside the classroom for being late or loud, staying after school because my handwriting was supposedly bad on purpose, not trying hard enough to learn how to tie my shoes and failing, drifting off without finishing something, etc, etc.
When I went to college for my bachelor’s degree, I met the first person who realised I simply needed help. He also was a student and commented on my near-empty pocket diary; I’d only scribbled in the games and training sessions with the sports team I’d joined. He suddenly understood my repeated questions to the tune of ‘Wait, what assignment? A deadline? TOMORROW?!’ As the son of two psychologists, he connected my chronic lateness, the daydreaming, the clumsiness, the chaotic demeanour and the way I never seemed to stop moving with my bare dayplanner and he sat me down behind a computer to sign me up for Gmail and Google Calendar. He also introduced me to Wunderlist. He thought it would help with me losing and forgetting things all the time. It helped somewhat, especially when emails pertaining to events automatically started showing up in the Calendar. It was better than nothing, but it didn’t change my style of dumpster-fire-management to ‘plan’ my day. (Or, more accurately: have the day happen to me in a blur.) Students with ADHD in college also started diagnosing me (almost from across the room sometimes) and spontaneously offered their Ritalin. They were an awesome bunch. Unfortunately, methylphenidate made me fall asleep in the middle of the day, so I thought it was a dead end.
After college, I believe I was supposed to install and configure iCal for 2 separate professional jobs? I never got around to it. (The quality of my work was always good, so people thought it was odd, but nobody complained.)
Through the years, I started using Google Calendar more for birthdays, other recurring items, Facebook events, weddings, funerals and vacations. I tried to practise with appointments and reminders. This was a little hit and miss, especially because I still forgot to actually open Google Calendar and I also tended to not prepare for these happenings until the last minute. My husband, who met me when I was 25, attached his calendar to mine pretty soon in the relationship to help out, put things on my calendar and remind me of stuff. It didn't hurt that he has a top psychologist in his family, who noticed my ADHD without me even mentioning anything. Around the same time my husband heard an item on the radio about ADHD in women and called from the car yelling: “You have ADHD! You have all the symptoms! Everything! If you don’t have it, I’ll eat a hat. I’ll eat a store filled with hats.” I still didn't see the point of treatment then, but he’s been operating as if I were already diagnosed ever since. In the years that followed, two of my siblings got diagnosed before me.
So that's my natural level of executive functioning. Technically, I have a calendar, and a husband who helps me use it. Mission accomplished. (Not really though).
Step 2: Gather all your tasks in one place. So my therapist thought it was suboptimal for me to keep writing down tasks on my hand, in a few notebooks, in two separate bullet journals, on random pieces of papers lying around like envelopes and receipts, in Todoist, in Google Tasks and on post-its in many shades stuck everywhere. Go figure. She wanted me to pick 1 place. I glared at her. But the concept made sense.
It really happens too often that I lose a task because I throw away a piece of paper, a gust of wind blows an old post-it behind my desk or I accidentally use hand sanitizer dissolving the ink on my hand. That’s just too silly. And that's in addition to the issue that I forget tasks simply because it's in a notebook I haven't opened in two weeks.
So I picked Todoist, because I already use it to make sense of small shared projects and I like it. I put most of my tasks in there (it’s a lot). I also installed a large widget on my phone to quickly enter tasks in the inbox as soon as I think of them. It's been working pretty well.
Step 3: Add a simple 1-2-3 priority and deadlines to your tasks This is where I started to feel nauseous. I’ve never distinguished between tasks by different levels in priority. I only added an exclamation mark to a list every now and again, for tasks that needed to happen ASAP (so, last week).
To my surprise, and maybe thanks to the dexamphetamines I’ve been prescribed, it wasn’t as undoable as I thought. Turns out, Todoist has different colors for priorities (I vaguely noticed the feature before, but never used it). Grey for no priority, blue for Priority 3, orange for P2 and red for P1. The colors make sense to me. Gauging the priority of a task seems hard, but I can tell you what color a task is. I also know when a task has a real deadline and when one doesn’t. It took some effort and I struggled a bit with focus and decision fatigue, but I got it done and was quite proud of myself. Until step 4.
Step 4: Each morning, review the priorities you’ve assigned to your tasks, change priority levels, and plan your day and week accordingly. I had the biggest Error404. She wanted me to whatnow? I gave it a try. Stared at the list. Stared at the calendar. Went to get tea. Tried again. Got distracted for the rest of the day. Had to start over the next day because time had passed in which I’d officially planned to do something else. Spent half the day trying to ‘review the priority of tasks’ to plan, but got distracted by a related tasks that I thought I could knock off quickly, but it took much longer than I anticipated and I ended up not doing what I should have done that day. Gave up. Showed up empty handed at the ADHD Treatment Centre after one week.
The second week yielded essentially the same result. After the third week, I hadn’t even gotten around to giving it another go. My therapist was all encouraging words, reassuring me that setbacks were normal and that I just had to keep trying. But I already knew that this bar was too high. I felt resigned. I had such high hopes for ADHD-therapy and medication. I thought it would magically solve my problems and that somebody would finally tell me the secret to an organized life that had eluded me for all these years. Instead, the instructions were... very basic. And dexamphetamine did not enable me to sit down each day and just ‘review’ tasks and ‘plan’ my day and add ‘time blocks’. Like it’s easy, instead of a mind bendingly complicated puzzle that would consume a considerable amount of mental energy at the start of each day. (Which is how I know it’s never going to happen. I’ve learned that I need something simple enough that I can do it on my worst day.)
After 5 weeks without progress at the ADHD Treatment Centre, I mentioned that I sometimes use Goblin Tools to break down tasks. It helps me to figure out what has to be done, and it helps me get started. Goblin Tools was new for my therapist, so I heard myself explain it was just this website with AI that helps to break down tasks or figure out what to eat or how long something takes. I have it listed in my bookmarks bar in Google Chrome. When I left her office, I thought to myself that I needed a goblin ánd a pixy on my shoulder to tell me what to do. I stopped walking. What if pixies existed already as different AI tools?
Testing AI scheduling tools There are many organisational apps, some of which are very sleek and advanced, like Monday, Sunsama and Akiflow. However; they still require you to plan your day manually and that’s precisely the thing I struggle with. Which left me with Atlas AI, Trevor AI, Skedpal, Motion and Reclaim AI. (Purists will tell you that some of the software has as much to do with AI as the original Roller Coaster Tycoon, but for all intents and purposes, I’m going to refer to it as AI because that’s what we call it now even though it’s technically not artificial intelligence. Before ‘AI’ became a hype people would just refer to this as auto-scheduling or smart scheduling.)
Atlas AI This really is the most AI-rich of the selection. It looks promising for a lot more than schedule automation because its aim is to replace a real assistent, but it’s still in beta and I found that my ‘assistant’ didn’t always follow through. For instance, it can set timers, but it forgot to remind me when time was up, even though it said it would. It also planned only half of the appointments in Google Calendar that it said in black and white it would schedule. When I asked why this was the case, it replied that maybe it was my internet connection? Nice try, robot assistant who clearly learned everything from humans, including lying. Maybe next year or when it’s not in beta anymore I'll give it another go, but right now, I can’t afford for tasks and appointments to just disappear. (It’s also going to be quite expensive and geared towards business use, not personal organisation, so it was a long shot anyway.)
This left the 4 candidates more clearly dedicated to auto-scheduling my tasks on Google Calendar; Trevor AI, Skedpal, Motion App and Reclaim AI.
Trevor AI Trevor is the official ‘AI’ partner of Todoist, so it made sense to try this one, but I thought integration wasn’t that smooth. The ‘smart scheduling’ only happened after I accepted suggestions and that worked only for things I’d attached a date to. I often don’t add a solid deadline to tasks, so Trevor suggested that I buy a present for Fathers Day come June ASAP even though the task had no (=grey) priority attached and I did have much more pressing tasks at the time (this was back in april). I tried to get auto-scheduling to work, but found that I just had to drag tasks in myself to get what I wanted. I also couldn’t really figure out how it would automatically adjust my schedule after, you know, life happened, even though that’s listed as a feature. I got frustrated. Part of my tasks seemed to be missing. I actually tried twice and also removed Trevor twice.
If you prefer dragging tasks into a schedule yourself and only smart-schedule some items, or smart schedule by hand, this might be a decent option. But in that case, there are many other apps who assist with that, like Sunsama. A big part is also my brain. I couldn’t intuitively use Trevor and kept clicking on the wrong things, had to undo scheduling, that sort of thing. My biggest issue was that I couldn't get fully automated scheduling to work, but that could be my fault. It’s my impression Trever wasn’t originally meant to do that though, it’s more of a smart tool to help you see your tasks and your calendar side-by-side and decide what goes where, with some suggestions from Trevor.
Trevor is relatively affordable. You can use a basic version for free, or upgrade for smart features all the Pro-features for $3.99/mo or $36/year.
Skedpal Skedpal is reasonably (medium) priced software for smart scheduling with a wide array of options and great reviews. Project management is one of the extra attractive features. But I also noticed the interface looks a little bare bones and dated. The instruction videos are 5 years old and the blog was deserted 2 years ago. I found some old information on an app that made it seem like it wasn’t being updated? Skedpal is asking for 15 dollars a month or 10 dollars per month with a yearly subscription, which is decent, but not cheap. Ideally, you’d pick the yearly option in this case, but the idea of paying 120 dollars up front for a tool that might have been quietly abandoned or won’t receive updates anymore made me pause. If I’m going to invest money and the time to learn how to use a tool, I’d like to be able to trust that it’s going be around in the coming years. So I put Skedpal on my Plan B-pile.
However, I checked this today, to make sure, and noticed there were actually some recent tweets on X by Skedpal and also a message about beta-testing for Skedpal 3 last Januari. Skedpal is probably alive and well.I found various reviews for Skepal on social media, including from someone with ADHD, who said Skedpal worked better for them than Motion. This is saying something because there seems to be a consensus amongst reviewers that Motion is the best auto-scheduling tool on the market. It wasn’t for me though.
Motion AI After reading all the positive reviews about the high price tag that was deemed to be worth it (34 dollars a month, or $19 p/m when billed annually), my expectations were high as well. I really spent time trying to get Motion to work for me in the trial week, installing Zapier, importing tasks, getting several different apps integrated, but I found Motion to be annoyingly glitchy. I'm not the only one complaining about it either, so I'm pretty sure it wasn't my computer this time.
I ran into a particularly frustrating bug and I tried everything to solve it. I even changed the times in which tasks could be scheduled to free space to put something in, but it still wouldn’t schedule it and kept showing a ‘scheduling-conflict’ for no reason. I could solve all the other ‘scheduling conflicts’ easily enough, but this block of 2 hours just wouldn’t click into the free space for 2 hours and I couldn’t find out why. I spent hours and hours, watched videos in an effort to troubleshoot, some twice, kept asking the AI on the Motion website what could be the problem and I really, really couldn’t get it to work for me. (My frustration boiled over at one point; it wasn't pretty.)
The options on paper are amazing and endless. The task management feature is like Monday, with projects moving through stages, and it's automatized. Or you can star an important e-mail in Gmail, which can trigger Zapier to send it as a task to Motion, then Motion automatically puts it on your Calendar. (However, you could also add the e-mail to Google Tasks or Todiost via the buttons or plug-ins, and if those task managers are connected to any of the auto-scheduling tools listed here, the email would also show up on you Calendar.) It's enough to make anyone salivate.
Motion is not a match for my brain though, in part because of the bug, but it also felt a bit rigid. The system prefers that you put tasks straight into Motion directly, which makes sense and is possible, but auto-schedulers obviously require information on a task, like priority, how much time you estimate a task would take and a deadline. In Motion, a task without that information won’t be scheduled at all. But I know that I’m the kind of person who shoots a half-finished thought in the Todoist inbox without adding details until later (though I could forget) and I also don’t believe that every task needs those details (for instance, because it’s low priority and would roughly take me an hour, which should be default). I also couldn’t download/import tasks from Todoist and Google Tasks directly; only new ones or solo tasks came through with Zapier, and I spent a lot of time on that as well to get the prompts working. In the end, the tool was too hard for my brain to use and I also thought it wasn’t worth the high price point for me. However: the price is considerably lower for teams and that’s supposedly where Motion shines, also because of the project management with stages feature. I think it’s not originally geared towards personal use.
Reclaim AI I was flabbergasted that Reclaim immediately worked for me, I didn't think it was going to happen anymore. It hadn’t made the top of the list for me for several reasons. The look didn’t appeal to me much, the only app is a web-app and reviewers online consistently declared Motion the better app. I also read on the internet in older posts that people were missing certain functions that Motion had, like automatically re-scheduling tasks you haven’t marked as completed, or theming days for certain tasks, or how the program would prioritise longer tasks over urgent ones. So I'd written Reclaim off. But as soon as I tried Reclaim anyway, I stumbled across all the supposedly missing functions in the settings and instruction videos. Maybe the tool has been improved recently? Reclaim does still have an issue with recurring tasks from Todoist though. I didn't have those, so it wasn't an issue for me, but it probably is for a lot of people. Reclaim also leaves the big task management to other, existing apps and just plans everything. Motion and Skedpal do also incorporate project management within the tool. Reclaim seems to be geared a little more towards personal planning and also incorporating habits during the day, like taking a walk outside.
How visually attractive it is, is also easily adjusted (I’d assumed you were stuck with hip shades of purple), but it's actually irrelevant. I’m starting to feel like that’s almost the best thing about it. Reclaim is much more a tool doing the thinking for you in the background, unseen. I don’t really need to change my behaviour much. I’m still using my own task manager to braindump in and Reclaim schedules everything in Google Calendar. Because the connection goes both ways, I technically don't have to open Reclaim at all. I’ve taken to adding the estimated time a task will take in Todoist itself, but you can also do it in Reclaim or in Google Tasks if that's your task manager (Reclaim automatically sends you the shorthand when you connect Google Tasks). You can also change the default duration of tasks.
For the first time in my life, I have a fully planned schedule, exactly as I need it, in the time slots where I need it. Every day. Like a proper adult. I'm almost giddy. (Sure, I’m still severely underestimating how long tasks will take, but I can just add time or the machine will automatically reschedule it for me. I’ve set automatic rescheduling to after 1 day in the settings. Default is 3 days or only when time is added.)
I know what to do and when. I can stop worrying about that thing that I’m probably forgetting that I should really do first, because it’s all there in Google Calendar. And whenever I disagree with the planning, I can change the priority in Todoist/Google Tasks, go to Reclaim directly and drag the task to where I need it, or bump the task down the list showing the order decided by Reclaim. So that's pretty flexible. If tasks need more time to complete, I can just add time or click on the + button. When I add an appointment in Google Calendar, Reclaim automatically reschedules my whole calendar. When I add a task in ToDoist or Google Tasks, it’s automatically added to Google Calendar based on the priority and/or deadline I’ve added to the task.
When life happens and I only manage half the planned tasks that day (or much less), I used to have a brain-error and think ‘oh no, I did all that hard work making a planning for the week for nothing, EVERYTHING IS RUINED’. Seriously. But Reclaim just re-plans those tasks for the next day and shuffles everything else down the line. It’s just so nice to not have to think about it myself. To actually see tasks planned in time-frames, making visual what I could achieve that week (and what is definitely outside of the realm of possibilities because time is a limited resource, no matter what my brain says). Having a schedule that's always up to date makes using a calendar a lot easier.
I guess it was time, too. A long list of tasks never indicated anything to me anyway. Everything could be 5 minutes long or 10 hours long. Who knew? It felt abstract, even when I tried the Alastair Method in Bullet Journal. (Still my favourite way to do it manually on paper though, I just can't keep it up for more than 2 weeks.) Seeing all the tasks scheduled gives me more of a feeling of urgency that a static list doesn't. So not only do I know where to get started, on what and when, I actually get more done because I don’t wake up thinking ‘ooooh, another saturday… nothing planned… let’s learn to make homemade blocks of soap even though I still have 10 bottles of shower gel left!’
You can use Reclaim for free, surprisingly. I think it’s currently the only one on this list that auto-schedules for free. Free use is possible with a few basic apps like Google Calendar and Google Tasks, which makes auto-scheduling accessible for students with ADHD as well. Use with more specialised apps, including Zapier and Todoist, or extra scheduling links (for booking online meetings with clients, for instance) require a subscription starting at $10 a month or $8 when billed yearly.
I went back to my therapist and could tell her I made progress in a way I didn’t think possible. So if this is you, don’t give up hope yet and hold off on quitting therapy. See if there is a tool for you out there and how far it takes you.
Any auto-scheduling tool will definitely have a learning curve for most people, and you do need to look at the settings to determine what you want the program to do. It will cost time to set up, so it's smart to get a feel whether or not a tool would work for you, if you'd be able to add a level of priority or deadline to tasks at some point and what you'd need the tool to do. But there are plenty of tutorials on the internet, both long and short to help you get started. Goblin Tools is also free and nice to use for breaking down tasks to help get started some more (I’ll just put the links in a comment below). I hope that tools like these will continue to develop, so people who struggle with executive functioning can really lean on them. Just like glasses, a hearing aid or crutches.
I hope this helps someone out there. Thanks for reading this insane amount of text.
P.S. For simple recurring daily routines, I like the app Tiimo and a smart watch. But that’s a different story. :)
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The relief when I got an auto-scheduling tool working for me… I can’t even describe it. I use a calendar now. Me! With an actual planning that’s automatically up-to-date the whole time. I know this wouldn’t be a big deal for anyone with normal executive functions, but I’ve never had this. I still felt like the stupidest kid in ADHD-class that I couldn’t do it the ‘normal’ way though, so I just said something offhand to my treatment coordinator at the Center, like: “Oh, by the way, the executive functioning coaching, I just couldn't do it, so I’m having AI do it for me now.” Waving a hand in the air, rolling my eyes at my own silly shortcomings, adopting this apologetic tone I often find myself using, basically saying; I’m sorry that I’m such an idiot I couldn’t even do X, Y or Z, and sorry to be cheating on your program, it’s me, not you, I’m just incapable of doing anything correctly. (Yeah, ADHD did a number on my self-esteem, which was one of my main reasons for seeking help.) To my horror, she told me she had a crying girl in her office recently who quit therapy because she, like me, ‘just couldn’t do it’. In fact, patients with ADHD regularly get so desperate that they give up.
Then I spoke to the psychologist giving the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to ADHD-patients and she estimated roughly half of her patients genuinely can’t learn to plan by themselves. HALF! So I’m not some strange outlier at all. When I told her about auto-scheduling, her eyebrows shot up. “We’ve been teaching people to plan manually, but if what you’re saying exists… maybe we shouldn’t anymore.”
So here’s the thing. I want this information to be out there on the internet for people like me, because we need it the most. And because most of the information on relevant planning tools that I found was written by and for neurotypicals. Neurotypicals seemingly like holistic approaches and pretty apps, sitting down with matcha tea or coffee in the morning for 15 minutes to plan their day. Good for them, but that option is a non-starter for my ADHD-brain. After 4 months with dexamphetamine, I’ve also become a prescriber to the thought that ‘pills don't build skills’. I love my meds, they help so much with focus and they calm down my overactive chipmunk-like brain, but they’re not made of actual magic. Pills can’t give you an extra frontal lobe or a personality transplant. My executive skills are still weak or non-existent. Some of my issues are remarkably similar to people who experience brain damage after an accident, and when you think about it like a disability (like needing glasses, crutches or a hearing-aid) there’s only so much that ‘trying harder’ or ‘talking about how that makes you feel’ can realistically accomplish.
IN SHORT (TL;DR) Yes, auto-scheduling tools can take over the brain-process of planning and I believe this can be helpful for the ADHD-brains struggling with planning, task management and knowing where to start. Of all the tools out there for tasks and planning, I found only 5 that promised to take over for my brain and think for me, namely: Motion, Trevor, Atlas, Reclaim and Skedpal. I looked at all these apps, tested 4 of them, and found that my brain is currently only compatible with Reclaim. YMMV though; there are very good reviews from people with ADHD for Skedpal and Motion as well. I highly recommend auto-scheduling for people with ADHD who are spinning their wheels trying to learn how to plan.
MY HISTORY WITH PLANNING AND MY EXPERIENCE TESTING THE TOOLS To explain how AI bridges the gap between what my brain can and can’t do, I will describe the 4 steps of standardised executive functioning training that I received as part of my ADHD-treatment and what worked for me. There are huge differences in how ADHD manifests. Not everyone struggles to the same degree with the same things. Below, I’ll describe my history with planning, the trouble I ran into in my life and therapy and the upper limits of what my brain can manage. Getting a feel for my type of ADHD should help to determine in what sort of situations auto-scheduling can be helpful. If my story doesn’t spark recognition, some other tool might be a better fit.
Below the 4 therapy-steps, I describe my experience testing the 5 different tools and some of their specs/features. (Sorry, the first section is so long, skipping and scrolling down to the test-section is an option.)
Step 1: Pick a calendar and start using it. I felt a little uneasy when therapy started with this, because it reminded me of the first time I had to use a calendar in high school. I was almost 12 years old. The class-tutor handed out a bunch of papers with assignments from our teachers and told us to plan our homework in accordance with our schedule. Everybody grabbed their cute pocket diaries with pictures of ponies and cars, and started writing. Except for me. In the silent classroom, I tried to grasp what my classmates were doing, what they were looking at and how they all seemed to know what to write down, but I couldn’t figure it out. Eventually, I shoved the papers away and leaned back in my chair. The tutor looked up, surprised. “What are you doing? You need to plan your homework,” he told me. I shrugged and said: “I’ll just remember it.” He got angry, but I felt too embarrassed to admit that I was the only one who didn’t *understand* the assignment, especially with the whole class listening.
In the end, I never learned how to plan, forgot assignments, didn’t do the homework and was late a lot, which led to near-endless punishment for tardiness during my 6 years of high school. I cleaned the whole school more often than I can count and always thought that I would somehow get everything under control as I got older, but my last year was the worst by far. That year, a new ex-military headmaster digitised the system for recording lateness and ordered a crackdown. Teachers had to refuse entrance into the classroom if you were even a second late and if your school ID got scanned more than 5 minutes after the start of class, you were not allowed to enter anymore. The only scanner was attached to a computer all the way on the ground floor of the main building, so I always had to run there, find someone to operate and they had to start the system, which often led to time maxing out and me missing class. The first day of the crackdown, I got written up (well, scanned) SIX times. Dumbstruck, the headmaster asked how I’d managed to do it. Truthfully, I had no idea. I just spaced out a lot and was surprised every time the bell rang and everyone stormed out of the classroom. Everyone, except for me. I still had to figure out how to declutter my little desk, how to fit everything in my backpack again, where I needed to go after that, not walk off in the wrong direction, that sort of thing.
The new rules led to a sharp drop in my attendance, which turned out to be illegal. Without ever meaning to, I was suddenly violating compulsory education laws and the government threatened community service for me and financial sanctions for my parents. The headmaster often had me called away from classes later in the day as well so I could receive new punishments that steadily grew in severity and duration from hours, to days, to weeks, to months and eventually to more daytime hours than were still left in the school year.
This all made sense, because if you punish a kid enough, they’ll eventually learn how to plan, use a calendar, get more organised and be on time... right?
Wrong. I was missing so much class I was barely being taught anything anymore. Suddenly I found myself taking tests I never saw coming about subjects I never even heard about. I had to invent so many answers on the spot that one teacher started reading my 'hilarious' tests to his wife to make her laugh. My grades plummeted. I basically had to be on the school premises from dusk till dawn for all my detention-hours, even though I had to cycle to school for over 15 miles (and back) and had to work in the evenings. I stopped having breakfast, had no time for dinner before work, was always home late again and couldn’t sleep enough because I had to get up in the middle of the night to report for duty in the headmaster’s office long before sunrise. Somewhere in the meantime, I had to try and intercept the threatening letters from the government so I could hide them from my parents. Exhausted, I started daydreaming and messing up even more, which led to more threats, punishment, missed classes, forgotten assignments, bad grades, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t seem to improve. Even though I desperately wanted to. It was a Catch-22 situation.
The pressure was absurd and it’s become a point of reference for me. If my brain had been capable of planning and getting organised, surely I would have learned then.
Instead, I was in serious danger of not graduating at all, after a while. By that point, I was running around half-dressed, cycling in a skirt with bare legs and wet hair in the middle of winter, always in a panic, pale, underfed, with dark circles under my eyes, until a couple of teachers seemed to decide that enough was enough. One by one, they defied the headmaster by pretending they couldn’t see me opening doors after the second bell and insisting my homework was suddenly always done (it wasn’t). I had an excellent memory, so the simple act of letting me stay in their classrooms during the lessons catapulted me to the top of those respective classes. I graduated, but only thanks to their mercy.
I had to keep showing up for punishment daily until I was excused a couple of weeks before the national final exams. Nobody ever seemed to question whether I was unorganised on purpose or if I *deserved* to be the kid who was punished more than anyone else in the school. It only seemed to confuse the obvious punks who were sometimes in detention with me for things like using graffiti on an outbuilding, sabotaging a teacher’s car or building a bomb in an empty can of Pringles to blow up a toilet. The boys asked skeptically what boring little me could possibly have done that was so bad and their questions made sense; I was this polite girl in a skirt who would never even attempt to stick chewing gum under a desk. But I didn’t know why or how everything went wrong all the time. Teachers had been punishing me ever since I was 5 when I regularly had to stand in the hallway outside the classroom for being late or loud, staying after school because my handwriting was supposedly bad on purpose, not trying hard enough to learn how to tie my shoes and failing, drifting off without finishing something, etc, etc.
When I went to college for my bachelor’s degree, I met the first person who realised I simply needed help. He also was a student and commented on my near-empty pocket diary; I’d only scribbled in the games and training sessions with the sports team I’d joined. He suddenly understood my repeated questions to the tune of ‘Wait, what assignment? A deadline? TOMORROW?!’ As the son of two psychologists, he connected my chronic lateness, the daydreaming, the clumsiness, the chaotic demeanour and the way I never seemed to stop moving with my bare dayplanner and he sat me down behind a computer to sign me up for Gmail and Google Calendar. He also introduced me to Wunderlist. He thought it would help with me losing and forgetting things all the time. It helped somewhat, especially when emails pertaining to events automatically started showing up in the Calendar. It was better than nothing, but it didn’t change my style of dumpster-fire-management to ‘plan’ my day. (Or, more accurately: have the day happen to me in a blur.) Students with ADHD in college also started diagnosing me (almost from across the room sometimes) and spontaneously offered their Ritalin. They were an awesome bunch. Unfortunately, methylphenidate made me fall asleep in the middle of the day, so I thought it was a dead end.
After college, I believe I was supposed to install and configure iCal for 2 separate professional jobs? I never got around to it. (The quality of my work was always good, so people thought it was odd, but nobody complained.)
Through the years, I started using Google Calendar more for birthdays, other recurring items, Facebook events, weddings, funerals and vacations. I tried to practise with appointments and reminders. This was a little hit and miss, especially because I still forgot to actually open Google Calendar and I also tended to not prepare for these happenings until the last minute. My husband, who met me when I was 25, attached his calendar to mine pretty soon in the relationship to help out, put things on my calendar and remind me of stuff. It didn't hurt that he has a top psychologist in his family, who noticed my ADHD without me even mentioning anything. Around the same time my husband heard an item on the radio about ADHD in women and called from the car yelling: “You have ADHD! You have all the symptoms! Everything! If you don’t have it, I’ll eat a hat. I’ll eat a store filled with hats.” I still didn't see the point of treatment then, but he’s been operating as if I were already diagnosed ever since. In the years that followed, two of my siblings got diagnosed before me.
So that's my natural level of executive functioning. Technically, I have a calendar, and a husband who helps me use it. Mission accomplished. (Not really though).
Step 2: Gather all your tasks in one place. So my therapist thought it was suboptimal for me to keep writing down tasks on my hand, in a few notebooks, in two separate bullet journals, on random pieces of papers lying around like envelopes and receipts, in Todoist, in Google Tasks and on post-its in many shades stuck everywhere. Go figure. She wanted me to pick 1 place. I glared at her. But the concept made sense.
It really happens too often that I lose a task because I throw away a piece of paper, a gust of wind blows an old post-it behind my desk or I accidentally use hand sanitizer dissolving the ink on my hand. That’s just too silly. And that's in addition to the issue that I forget tasks simply because it's in a notebook I haven't opened in two weeks.
So I picked Todoist, because I already use it to make sense of small shared projects and I like it. I put most of my tasks in there (it’s a lot). I also installed a large widget on my phone to quickly enter tasks in the inbox as soon as I think of them. It's been working pretty well.
Step 3: Add a simple 1-2-3 priority and deadlines to your tasks This is where I started to feel nauseous. I’ve never distinguished between tasks by different levels in priority. I only added an exclamation mark to a list every now and again, for tasks that needed to happen ASAP (so, last week).
To my surprise, and maybe thanks to the dexamphetamines I’ve been prescribed, it wasn’t as undoable as I thought. Turns out, Todoist has different colors for priorities (I vaguely noticed the feature before, but never used it). Grey for no priority, blue for Priority 3, orange for P2 and red for P1. The colors make sense to me. Gauging the priority of a task seems hard, but I can tell you what color a task is. I also know when a task has a real deadline and when one doesn’t. It took some effort and I struggled a bit with focus and decision fatigue, but I got it done and was quite proud of myself. Until step 4.
Step 4: Each morning, review the priorities you’ve assigned to your tasks, change priority levels, and plan your day and week accordingly. I had the biggest Error404. She wanted me to whatnow? I gave it a try. Stared at the list. Stared at the calendar. Went to get tea. Tried again. Got distracted for the rest of the day. Had to start over the next day because time had passed in which I’d officially planned to do something else. Spent half the day trying to ‘review the priority of tasks’ to plan, but got distracted by a related tasks that I thought I could knock off quickly, but it took much longer than I anticipated and I ended up not doing what I should have done that day. Gave up. Showed up empty handed at the ADHD Treatment Centre after one week.
The second week yielded essentially the same result. After the third week, I hadn’t even gotten around to giving it another go. My therapist was all encouraging words, reassuring me that setbacks were normal and that I just had to keep trying. But I already knew that this bar was too high. I felt resigned. I had such high hopes for ADHD-therapy and medication. I thought it would magically solve my problems and that somebody would finally tell me the secret to an organized life that had eluded me for all these years. Instead, the instructions were... very basic. And dexamphetamine did not enable me to sit down each day and just ‘review’ tasks and ‘plan’ my day and add ‘time blocks’. Like it’s easy, instead of a mind bendingly complicated puzzle that would consume a considerable amount of mental energy at the start of each day. (Which is how I know it’s never going to happen. I’ve learned that I need something simple enough that I can do it on my worst day.)
After 5 weeks without progress at the ADHD Treatment Centre, I mentioned that I sometimes use Goblin Tools to break down tasks. It helps me to figure out what has to be done, and it helps me get started. Goblin Tools was new for my therapist, so I heard myself explain it was just this website with AI that helps to break down tasks or figure out what to eat or how long something takes. I have it listed in my bookmarks bar in Google Chrome. When I left her office, I thought to myself that I needed a goblin ánd a pixy on my shoulder to tell me what to do. I stopped walking. What if pixies existed already as different AI tools?
Testing AI scheduling tools There are many organisational apps, some of which are very sleek and advanced, like Monday, Sunsama and Akiflow. However; they still require you to plan your day manually and that’s precisely the thing I struggle with. Which left me with Atlas AI, Trevor AI, Skedpal, Motion and Reclaim AI. (Purists will tell you that some of the software has as much to do with AI as the original Roller Coaster Tycoon, but for all intents and purposes, I’m going to refer to it as AI because that’s what we call it now even though it’s technically not artificial intelligence. Before ‘AI’ became a hype people would just refer to this as auto-scheduling or smart scheduling.)
Atlas AI This really is the most AI-rich of the selection. It looks promising for a lot more than schedule automation because its aim is to replace a real assistent, but it’s still in beta and I found that my ‘assistant’ didn’t always follow through. For instance, it can set timers, but it forgot to remind me when time was up, even though it said it would. It also planned only half of the appointments in Google Calendar that it said in black and white it would schedule. When I asked why this was the case, it replied that maybe it was my internet connection? Nice try, robot assistant who clearly learned everything from humans, including lying. Maybe next year or when it’s not in beta anymore I'll give it another go, but right now, I can’t afford for tasks and appointments to just disappear. (It’s also going to be quite expensive and geared towards business use, not personal organisation, so it was a long shot anyway.)
This left the 4 candidates more clearly dedicated to auto-scheduling my tasks on Google Calendar; Trevor AI, Skedpal, Motion App and Reclaim AI.
Trevor AI Trevor is the official ‘AI’ partner of Todoist, so it made sense to try this one, but I thought integration wasn’t that smooth. The ‘smart scheduling’ only happened after I accepted suggestions and that worked only for things I’d attached a date to. I often don’t add a solid deadline to tasks, so Trevor suggested that I buy a present for Fathers Day come June ASAP even though the task had no (=grey) priority attached and I did have much more pressing tasks at the time (this was back in april). I tried to get auto-scheduling to work, but found that I just had to drag tasks in myself to get what I wanted. I also couldn’t really figure out how it would automatically adjust my schedule after, you know, life happened, even though that’s listed as a feature. I got frustrated. Part of my tasks seemed to be missing. I actually tried twice and also removed Trevor twice.
If you prefer dragging tasks into a schedule yourself and only smart-schedule some items, or smart schedule by hand, this might be a decent option. But in that case, there are many other apps who assist with that, like Sunsama. A big part is also my brain. I couldn’t intuitively use Trevor and kept clicking on the wrong things, had to undo scheduling, that sort of thing. My biggest issue was that I couldn't get fully automated scheduling to work, but that could be my fault. It’s my impression Trever wasn’t originally meant to do that though, it’s more of a smart tool to help you see your tasks and your calendar side-by-side and decide what goes where, with some suggestions from Trevor.
Trevor is relatively affordable. You can use a basic version for free, or upgrade for smart features all the Pro-features for $3.99/mo or $36/year.
Skedpal Skedpal is reasonably (medium) priced software for smart scheduling with a wide array of options and great reviews. Project management is one of the extra attractive features. But I also noticed the interface looks a little bare bones and dated. The instruction videos are 5 years old and the blog was deserted 2 years ago. I found some old information on an app that made it seem like it wasn’t being updated? Skedpal is asking for 15 dollars a month or 10 dollars per month with a yearly subscription, which is decent, but not cheap. Ideally, you’d pick the yearly option in this case, but the idea of paying 120 dollars up front for a tool that might have been quietly abandoned or won’t receive updates anymore made me pause. If I’m going to invest money and the time to learn how to use a tool, I’d like to be able to trust that it’s going be around in the coming years. So I put Skedpal on my Plan B-pile.
However, I checked this today, to make sure, and noticed there were actually some recent tweets on X by Skedpal and also a message about beta-testing for Skedpal 3 last Januari. Skedpal is probably alive and well.I found various reviews for Skepal on social media, including from someone with ADHD, who said Skedpal worked better for them than Motion. This is saying something because there seems to be a consensus amongst reviewers that Motion is the best auto-scheduling tool on the market. It wasn’t for me though.
Motion AI After reading all the positive reviews about the high price tag that was deemed to be worth it (34 dollars a month, or $19 p/m when billed annually), my expectations were high as well. I really spent time trying to get Motion to work for me in the trial week, installing Zapier, importing tasks, getting several different apps integrated, but I found Motion to be annoyingly glitchy. I'm not the only one complaining about it either, so I'm pretty sure it wasn't my computer this time.
I ran into a particularly frustrating bug and I tried everything to solve it. I even changed the times in which tasks could be scheduled to free space to put something in, but it still wouldn’t schedule it and kept showing a ‘scheduling-conflict’ for no reason. I could solve all the other ‘scheduling conflicts’ easily enough, but this block of 2 hours just wouldn’t click into the free space for 2 hours and I couldn’t find out why. I spent hours and hours, watched videos in an effort to troubleshoot, some twice, kept asking the AI on the Motion website what could be the problem and I really, really couldn’t get it to work for me. (My frustration boiled over at one point; it wasn't pretty.)
The options on paper are amazing and endless. The task management feature is like Monday, with projects moving through stages, and it's automatized. Or you can star an important e-mail in Gmail, which can trigger Zapier to send it as a task to Motion, then Motion automatically puts it on your Calendar. (However, you could also add the e-mail to Google Tasks or Todiost via the buttons or plug-ins, and if those task managers are connected to any of the auto-scheduling tools listed here, the email would also show up on you Calendar.) It's enough to make anyone salivate.
Motion is not a match for my brain though, in part because of the bug, but it also felt a bit rigid. The system prefers that you put tasks straight into Motion directly, which makes sense and is possible, but auto-schedulers obviously require information on a task, like priority, how much time you estimate a task would take and a deadline. In Motion, a task without that information won’t be scheduled at all. But I know that I’m the kind of person who shoots a half-finished thought in the Todoist inbox without adding details until later (though I could forget) and I also don’t believe that every task needs those details (for instance, because it’s low priority and would roughly take me an hour, which should be default). I also couldn’t download/import tasks from Todoist and Google Tasks directly; only new ones or solo tasks came through with Zapier, and I spent a lot of time on that as well to get the prompts working. In the end, the tool was too hard for my brain to use and I also thought it wasn’t worth the high price point for me. However: the price is considerably lower for teams and that’s supposedly where Motion shines, also because of the project management with stages feature. I think it’s not originally geared towards personal use.
Reclaim AI I was flabbergasted that Reclaim immediately worked for me, I didn't think it was going to happen anymore. It hadn’t made the top of the list for me for several reasons. The look didn’t appeal to me much, the only app is a web-app and reviewers online consistently declared Motion the better app. I also read on the internet in older posts that people were missing certain functions that Motion had, like automatically re-scheduling tasks you haven’t marked as completed, or theming days for certain tasks, or how the program would prioritise longer tasks over urgent ones. So I'd written Reclaim off. But as soon as I tried Reclaim anyway, I stumbled across all the supposedly missing functions in the settings and instruction videos. Maybe the tool has been improved recently? Reclaim does still have an issue with recurring tasks from Todoist though. I didn't have those, so it wasn't an issue for me, but it probably is for a lot of people. Reclaim also leaves the big task management to other, existing apps and just plans everything. Motion and Skedpal do also incorporate project management within the tool. Reclaim seems to be geared a little more towards personal planning and also incorporating habits during the day, like taking a walk outside.
How visually attractive it is, is also easily adjusted (I’d assumed you were stuck with hip shades of purple), but it's actually irrelevant. I’m starting to feel like that’s almost the best thing about it. Reclaim is much more a tool doing the thinking for you in the background, unseen. I don’t really need to change my behaviour much. I’m still using my own task manager to braindump in and Reclaim schedules everything in Google Calendar. Because the connection goes both ways, I technically don't have to open Reclaim at all. I’ve taken to adding the estimated time a task will take in Todoist itself, but you can also do it in Reclaim or in Google Tasks if that's your task manager (Reclaim automatically sends you the shorthand when you connect Google Tasks). You can also change the default duration of tasks.
For the first time in my life, I have a fully planned schedule, exactly as I need it, in the time slots where I need it. Every day. Like a proper adult. I'm almost giddy. (Sure, I’m still severely underestimating how long tasks will take, but I can just add time or the machine will automatically reschedule it for me. I’ve set automatic rescheduling to after 1 day in the settings. Default is 3 days or only when time is added.)
I know what to do and when. I can stop worrying about that thing that I’m probably forgetting that I should really do first, because it’s all there in Google Calendar. And whenever I disagree with the planning, I can change the priority in Todoist/Google Tasks, go to Reclaim directly and drag the task to where I need it, or bump the task down the list showing the order decided by Reclaim. So that's pretty flexible. If tasks need more time to complete, I can just add time or click on the + button. When I add an appointment in Google Calendar, Reclaim automatically reschedules my whole calendar. When I add a task in ToDoist or Google Tasks, it’s automatically added to Google Calendar based on the priority and/or deadline I’ve added to the task.
When life happens and I only manage half the planned tasks that day (or much less), I used to have a brain-error and think ‘oh no, I did all that hard work making a planning for the week for nothing, EVERYTHING IS RUINED’. Seriously. But Reclaim just re-plans those tasks for the next day and shuffles everything else down the line. It’s just so nice to not have to think about it myself. To actually see tasks planned in time-frames, making visual what I could achieve that week (and what is definitely outside of the realm of possibilities because time is a limited resource, no matter what my brain says). Having a schedule that's always up to date makes using a calendar a lot easier.
I guess it was time, too. A long list of tasks never indicated anything to me anyway. Everything could be 5 minutes long or 10 hours long. Who knew? It felt abstract, even when I tried the Alastair Method in Bullet Journal. (Still my favourite way to do it manually on paper though, I just can't keep it up for more than 2 weeks.) Seeing all the tasks scheduled gives me more of a feeling of urgency that a static list doesn't. So not only do I know where to get started, on what and when, I actually get more done because I don’t wake up thinking ‘ooooh, another saturday… nothing planned… let’s learn to make homemade blocks of soap even though I still have 10 bottles of shower gel left!’
You can use Reclaim for free, surprisingly. I think it’s currently the only one on this list that auto-schedules for free. Free use is possible with a few basic apps like Google Calendar and Google Tasks, which makes auto-scheduling accessible for students with ADHD as well. Use with more specialised apps, including Zapier and Todoist, or extra scheduling links (for booking online meetings with clients, for instance) require a subscription starting at $10 a month or $8 when billed yearly.
I went back to my therapist and could tell her I made progress in a way I didn’t think possible. So if this is you, don’t give up hope yet and hold off on quitting therapy. See if there is a tool for you out there and how far it takes you.
Any auto-scheduling tool will definitely have a learning curve for most people, and you do need to look at the settings to determine what you want the program to do. It will cost time to set up, so it's smart to get a feel whether or not a tool would work for you, if you'd be able to add a level of priority or deadline to tasks at some point and what you'd need the tool to do. But there are plenty of tutorials on the internet, both long and short to help you get started. Goblin Tools is also free and nice to use for breaking down tasks to help get started some more (I’ll just put the links in a comment below). I hope that tools like these will continue to develop, so people who struggle with executive functioning can really lean on them. Just like glasses, a hearing aid or crutches.
I hope this helps someone out there. Thanks for reading this insane amount of text.
P.S. For simple recurring daily routines, I like the app Tiimo and a smart watch. But that’s a different story. :)
2024.05.04 18:35 Lazy_Arrival4516 Three special things for u/stewblock2023
 | Hello, everyone! My name is u/Lazy_Arrival4516, and I have three special things for my friend u/stewblock2023! Yes, three of them. So let’s start off with the first one, which is an upcoming refreshed version of Toño Prada’s cartoon mural. You know? The mural created by Spanish graffiti artist Toño Prada for INCIBE while it’s inspired by three hybrid crossover Disney movies called Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers and Once Upon A Studio, as well as many other crossovers like Super Smash Bros., Peter Kay's Animated All-Star Band from Children in Need, The Children's Party at the Palace, every single bumper from Cartoon Network's 20th Birthday, the Simpsons and Family Guy crossover, and many other crossovers due to various iconic cartoon characters on it? Yep! But this time, it will be a blank longer version of the mural, with its gates having the same shape. It will have the same characters from the mural, but also, “more characters”. Plus, the characters will be completely white drawings with black bolder and no details when they’re in the base. Also, the drawings will have each number on them, representing more than 268 cartoon characters. But don’t worry! I’ll make sure that u/stewblock2023 will handle this, by painting the mural to what the fan-made version looks like! Here’s the numbered list of all the characters in order: submitted by Lazy_Arrival4516 to u/Lazy_Arrival4516 [link] [comments]
NOTE: I'm hard to add the drawings and numbers. The next one is about Toño Prada’s cartoon mural again, but this time, with characters from animations by Joe (and Danielle Kogan)! The mural will have the same thing as the previous one, with a slight difference that the mural is now shaped like the original version of Toño Prada’s cartoon mural. Also, the drawings will have each number on them, representing more than 37 Ukinojoe characters. Also, the gates will not be painted because they’re going to be dark-brown like in Toño Prada’s cartoon mural. But let’s not forget the list:
NOTE: Again, I'm hard to add the drawings and numbers. And last but not least is a new upcoming video, which contains the fan-made versions of both scenes from Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers where Sweet Pete transforms into his bootleg form, Frankenpete, by the malfunctioning machine! And yes, this video is inspired by a Reddit comment about the fan-made versions of both forms of the character, but we don’t include the voices (except for Marie’s meow and a version of Wreck-It Ralph’s catchphrase) for this video because it doesn’t have the scenes where Frankenpete started chasing Chip and Dale. Why? Because like I said, this is an edited version of said scene. Here’s the screenshots of the comment that will inspire the video: https://preview.redd.it/ntw8a3x2sfyc1.png?width=1141&format=png&auto=webp&s=6e630eb4661c855af2c460f73ea999f0d54653a0 Anyway, let’s check out the video’s plot. First, it has two different languages: in the beginning, the language is Latin-American Spanish before it changes to a high-pitched version of the English language from the original film (can be seen on the Villains Wiki page of Sweet Pete) during the scene where Frankenpete was created. Also, it basically uses the “Sweet Pete transforms into Frankenpete” scene from the Latin-American dub of Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, with a few differences:
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2024.05.03 20:05 KMan93 [USA] [H] Consoles/Games/Accessories Japanese Stuff, Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Sega [W] PayPal
Only accepting PayPal F&F
Bundles take priority
Shipping not included in listed price
As long as the package is light (first class), we can add $5 for shipping. If it's heavier then I'll have to calculate it out for you.
Consoles and Games are fully tested and working unless otherwise noted.
Pictures can be found at the top of each table.
Don't be afraid to shoot me an offer on anything, worst I can do is say no! Please comment before dm'ing!
submitted by KMan93 to GameSale [link] [comments]
Bundles take priority
Shipping not included in listed price
As long as the package is light (first class), we can add $5 for shipping. If it's heavier then I'll have to calculate it out for you.
Consoles and Games are fully tested and working unless otherwise noted.
Pictures can be found at the top of each table.
Don't be afraid to shoot me an offer on anything, worst I can do is say no! Please comment before dm'ing!
| FREEBIES(with purchase) | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Dualsense Shell and Assorted Buttons (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| Gameboy Cartridge Shell - Blue (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| Gameboy Cartridge Shell - Clear (Repro) | Free with purchase | |
| GBA Console Manual (Japanese) | Free with purchase | |
| PS2 System Manual - SCPH-79001 | Free with purchase | |
| Wii Stand - OEM | Free with purchase |
| MISCELLANEOUS | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Club Nintendo Mario and Friends Pin Badge Set | 10 | Pins were never used |
| CONSOLES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Gameboy Color - Atomic Purple | 60 | X2 |
| Gundam Char Red Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 550 shipped | Modded with Picoboot (will play USA discs), BlueRetro bluetooth internal adapter and SD2SP2. Comes with CIB Gundam Special Disc, CIB Cosmic Red PS5 controller, black Gameboy Player, all hookups, and 1 OEM memory card. AV cable is seemingly unused and will come in its original box. I'll throw in an unopened 3rd party s-video cable and a couple Japanese games as well! |
| Indigo Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) - Slightly discolored | 90 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Black Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 100 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Black Gamecube 001 Console (Japanese) | 100 shipped | Xeno installed, will play USA discs. Fresh Date/time battery installed. New yellow LED installed. Comes with all hookups, 1 OEM matching controller, 1 OEM memory card and 2 Japanese Gamecube games. |
| Pokemon Zacian Zamazenta Switch Lite | 200 shipped | Probably used about 5 times total. CIB, great condition, comes with screen protector installed and white carrying case. |
| Xbox 360 Console | 60 shipped | 60gb external hdd with internal 4gb. All hookups, 2 OEM white wireless controllers (with black battery pack covers) |
| Sega Genesis Model 1 Console (High Definition) | 50 shipped | 1 Controller, power adapter and RF cable. Crack in case. I'll throw in the boxed Retro-Bit controller that I have listed below if you want it. |
| JAPANESE GAMEBOY/GBC GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby Dreamland 2 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Red (Japanese) | 10 | Loose, new battery |
| Pokemon Red (Japanese) | 65 | CIB |
| Pokemon Yellow (Japanese) | 65 | CIB |
| Pokemon Silver (Japanese) | 35 | CIB |
| Pokemon Crystal (Japanese) | 70 | CIB |
| Puyo Puyo (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Tamagotchi 2 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| GAMEBOY ADVANCE/SP ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| GBA to GameCube Link Cable (DOL-011) | 15 | X2 |
| SMB3 e-Reader card | 5 | Super Mario Bros 3 - Super Leaf (Power-Up Card) |
| JAPANESE GAMEBOY ADVANCE/SP GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa Dream Champ Tournament (Japanese) | 60 | CIB. Fairly certain it is brand new. |
| Super Mario Bros. - Famicom Mini Series (Japanese) | 15 | CIB |
| DS | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby Squeak Squad -- Case Only | 10 | 'Subscribe to Nintendo Power' insert |
| NES GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. | 10 | Loose |
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | 10 | Loose |
| SNES/SUPER FAMICOM ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| SNES Controller | 10 | |
| Super Famicom Controller | 10 |
| SNES GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Gameboy | 20 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat 2 | 10 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat 3 | 10 | Loose |
| X-Men Mutant Apocalypse | 15 | Loose |
| SUPER FAMICOM GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Super Gameboy (Japanese) | 12 | Loose |
| Super Gameboy 2 (Japanese) | 40 | Loose |
| Dragonball Z Super Butoden (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Final Fantasy IV (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Front Mission: Gun Hazard (Japanese) | 25 | CIB |
| Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Kirby's Dreamland 3 (Japanese) | 20 | Loose |
| Magical Quest starring Mickey (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Rockman's Soccer (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Rockman X2 (Japanese) | 15 | Loose |
| Super Bomberman (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Super Mario RPG (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Super Momotaro Densetsu DX (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Super Puyo Puyo | 10 | CIB |
| Wagyan Paradise (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Island (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Island (Japanese) | 30 | CIB |
| Yu Yu Hakusho (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| N64 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Party 3 | 45 | Loose |
| Rampage World Tour | 15 | Loose |
| JAPANESE N64 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Banjo Kazooie (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Bomberman 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Donkey Kong 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Mario Kart 64 (Japanese) | 10 | Loose |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Paper Mario (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Snap (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Pokemon Stadium (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Star Fox 64 (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| Yoshi's Story (Japanese) | 5 | Loose |
| GAMECUBE ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Club Nintendo Memory Card - Half White/Half Blue | 30 | |
| GameCube to GBA Link Cable (DOL-011) | 15 | |
| Black Controller (Japanese) | 50 | CIB, new, open box. |
| White OEM Controller | 60 | Long cable |
| Emerald Blue OEM Controller | 45 | |
| Indigo/Clear OEM Controller | 20 | Discolored |
| Indigo OEM Controller | 25 | X2 |
| Black OEM Controller | 25 | X3 |
| Silver OEM Controller | 25 | X5 |
| GAMECUBE GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Viewtiful Joe | 15 | Loose |
| JAPANESE GAMECUBE GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Party 4 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Party 5 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Mario Tennis (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Mega Man Network Transmission (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 (Japanese) | 5 | Game and case only |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 4 (Japanese) | 5 | CIB, missing slipcover |
| Naruto: Clash of Ninja 4 (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| SD Gundam Gashapon Wars (Japanese) | 10 | CIB |
| Sonic Adventure 2 Battle (Japanese) | 15 | CIB |
| Super Smash Bros (Japanese) | 10 | X2 - Game and case only |
| Wii GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa | 25 | No manual |
| Wii Sports | 15 | CIB (sleeve) |
| Wii Sports Resort | 15 | CIB |
| Wii U GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Wipeout: Create & Crash | 5 | Game in Wii U case with game store artwork |
| SWITCH ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Switch AC Adapter | 10 | |
| Zelda Switch Lite Carrying Case | 10 |
| SWITCH GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Castlevania Anniversary Collection (Bloodlines Edition, Limited Run) | 70 | Sealed |
| XBOX 360 GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Football 13 | 15 | CIB. Disc is scratched but I was able to start the game and play it. |
| XBOX ONE GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One Controller | 15 | |
| Xbox One S Controller | 20 | |
| Assassin's Creed Unity - Limited Edition | 2 | CIB |
| Doom | 5 | CIB |
| Dragonball Xenoverse | 5 | No inserts |
| Lego Dimensions | 12 | CIB |
| Mortal Kombat X | 5 | CIB |
| Sekiro Shadows Die Twice | 25 | CIB |
| Wolfenstein 2 | 4 | CIB |
| PSP GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| One Piece Romance Dawn (Japanese) | 10 | Sealed |
| PS1 ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Dualshock Controller | 10 | |
| Gray Memory Card | 5 | |
| Gray Memory Card with Game Sticker | 15 | X11, most come in official Sony protective case, various game stickers on these cards (Melty Lancer, Final Fantasy VII, Persona, Angel Graffiti, Bastard, Heroine Dream, Final Fantasy Tactics, Arc The Lad, Wizard's Harmony, Xenogears, Saga Frontier) |
| Light Gray Memory Card | 10 for both | X2 |
| Emerald Memory Card | 8 | X3 |
| Lemon Yellow (Clear Yellow) Memory Card with SD Gundam G Generation Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Crimson Red (Clear Red) Memory Card with Devil May Cry Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Emerald (Clear Green) Memory Card with Dragon Quest VII Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| Crystal White (Clear White) Memory Card with Chrono Cross Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| White Memory Card with Dragon Quest VII Sticker | 15 | Comes in official Sony protective case |
| PS1 GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Klonoa Door To Phantomile (Japanese) | 25 | CIB |
| Grand Theft Auto [Collector's Edition] | 200 | Sealed |
| Tekken 3 [Greatest Hits] | 100 | Sealed |
| Contra Adventure | 15 | Loose |
| Mortal Kombat Trilogy | 20 | Loose |
| Pocket Fighter | 16 | Loose with gutted manual |
| Ridge Racer Revolution | 15 | CIB |
| Street Fighter Alpha 3 | 12 | X2, Loose |
| Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo | 15 | Loose with gutted manual |
| PS2 ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Blue Controller | 25 | |
| Black Controller | 15 | X2 |
| Black Memory Card with FMCB Installed | 10 | |
| Black Memory Card | 5 | |
| Black Memory Cards with Various Game Stickers | 10 | X6 - Final Fantasy X, Ridge Racer, Dragon Quest VIII |
| White Memory Card | 12 | |
| Island Blue Memory Card | 10 | |
| Emerald Green Memory Card with Dragon Quest VIII Sticker | 10 | Looks like plastic is cracked near the screw holes |
| Crimson Red Memory Card | 5 | Has a little bit of damage on the front |
| Lemon Yellow Memory Card | 15 | |
| Midnight Blue Memory Card | 20 | X2 |
| Midnight Blue Memory Card with Battle Stadium DON Sticker | 20 | |
| Zen Black (Clear) Memory Card | 15 | |
| Fujiwork Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 6 different colors - Gold, Red, Teal, Blue |
| Kemco Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 4 different colors - White, Red, Teal, and Black |
| Hori Memory Card | 5 | Pick from 2 different colors - Clear Black/Clear, and White |
| PS2 GAMES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| .Hack Mutation Part 2 | 20 | Boxed, no manual |
| Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi | 10 | Boxed, no manual |
| Namco Museum 50th Anniversary (Greatest Hits) | 10 | CIB |
| PS3 GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Sixaxis Controller - Black | 5 | |
| Playstation Eye | 5 | |
| Playstation Move Controller | 15 | |
| Rocksmith (Big Box with Cable) | 25 | CIB with cable |
| PS4 GAMES/ACCESSORIES | PRICES | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Red Dualshock 4 Controller | 22 | |
| Bloodstained Curse of the Moon 2 (Classic Edition, Limited Run) | 60 | Sealed |
| Pocky and Rocky Reshrined | 15 | CIB |
| GENESIS ACCESSORIES/GAMES | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Retro-bit Super Retro Gen Controller | 6 | Boxed |
| 6-Pak | 5 | Loose |
| Aaahh!! Real Monsters | 15 | CIB |
| Bubsy | 10 | Boxed, missing manual |
| Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble | 8 | Boxed, missing manual |
| Decap Attack | 15 | Loose |
| Game Genie | 20 | Black label, comes with original manual. Loose |
| Game Genie | 15 | X2, gold label. Loose |
| Ghouls 'N Ghosts | 25 | Loose |
| Golden Axe II | 16 | Loose |
| Lakers vs. Celtics and the NBA Playoffs | 3 | Loose |
| Pac Man 2 The New Adventures | 8 | Cardboard box, CIB |
| Sonic & Knuckles | 20 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 10 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog (Not for Resale) | 10 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 8 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Not For Resale) | 8 | Loose |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | 15 | Loose |
| Spiderman Maximum Carnage | 12 | Loose |
| Super Monaco GP II | 16 | CIB |
| Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 | 20 | Loose |
| Vectorman | 20 | Cardboard box, no manual |
| X-Men | 5 | Loose |
| DREAMCAST | PRICE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Caution Seaman | 50 | CIB, no mic |
2024.04.29 22:34 HughEhhoule Bait Dog
“Get the fuck out of my house with this ‘ old country’ shit Sylvia, I’m serious. “ I hear my dad say from the kitchen downstairs.
“I give children and idiots three warnings. That’s your first. “ It takes me a second to recognize my aunt’s voice. I’ve only met her a handful of times, and it’s nearly 2am.
“Syl, he’s right, this is crazy. I’m Roma, I’m proud, but your part of the family, and mine are two separate things. “ My mom interjects. Her voice is calm and level.
I woke up about half way through whatever is going on, and I’m fuzzy on the details, but everyone involved is three kinds of pissed.
“So you say, but just because you ignore the other side, doesn’t mean the other side ignores you. “ Aunt Syl replies, I could never quite place her accent, but it makes her statement all the more sinister.
“Might as well make that the family motto.
Syl, there are a couple dozen other kids Nikolas’ age in the family. Half of which are already hip deep in whatever is going on nowadays, you don’t need him. “ Mom isn’t pleading, but I can hear she’s worried.
“Why are we trying to reason with your crazy aunt? Time to go Syl. “ My dad isn’t worried, he’s angry.
“That’s two. “ Aunt Sylvia replies.
I hear a chair squeak then fall to the floor.
“That’s three. “ Sylvia says, her voice is cold, and I swear I could almost hear an echo.
I can hear my dad start to quietly cough, he sounds like he’s trying to talk but can’t. My heart starts to race, I don’t understand what’s going on, but I know it’s bad.
“Syl! Jesus Christ, that’s my husband. “ Mom sounds more offended than scared now. I wish I could say the same.
I stand next to my cracked door, fear beginning to take hold.
I can hear my dad start to take long wheezing breaths, I have no idea if this is a good or bad thing.
“Happy?
Now that any hope of doing this quietly is over, Nikolas and I have a long drive ahead of us. He’s 16, he has a license, yes? “ I hear Sylvia say, sudden footsteps walking up the stairs.
“No, he’s not interested in driving. You can’t take him Syl. “ my mom sounds frantic, Sylvia’s steps are measured and heavy.
“Not interested? You sure we are related? You raise soft children. “ Sylvia ends this with a dismissive laugh.
The few minutes that followed were kind of a blur, with my mom trying to convince me that I was just going to visit family, as if I didn’t just hear everything.
It's a couple hours into a long drive in a small car when my brain finally catches up to the fact that I’m awake, and going 30 miles an hour over the speed limit.
Aunt Syl sits in the driver’s seat, she’s 40 something, olive skinned with pitch-colored hair. Her style, it’s, something.
Her outfit was the middle of a Venn diagram of hippie, punk rock and carpenter. Bracelets, flannel, paisley, and enough piercings I lost count.
“Any chance of putting both hands on the wheel? “ I say, I’m mad, but I don’t even really know why.
She holds up her left arm, and I’m shocked. It’s an ancient looking blued steel prosthetic. She flexes, the clawed, almost mitten-like hand.
“Go through too many steering wheels that way. “ She says with a smirk.
“What’s going on? “ I ask, after an agonizing fifteen minutes of silence.
“You’re a big boy, so if you want the truth, I’ll give it to you. There’s a job that needs to be done, a dangerous job. And I want you to do it.
Now, I want you, not because you’re strong, or smart, or special. We have many strong, smart, special boys.
You, I want, because you’re unknown, and, little one, disposable. “ Sylvia lets this comment hang like rotten fruit.
The next hour goes in silence, at no point do I even entertain the notion this is some kind of joke. Something about this woman’s energy, about the way she carries herself, it scares the shit out of me.
We board a plane, somehow she had all of my travel documents. Even stranger is that we get escorted past the security checkpoints, into first class.
The next words I say to Sylvia are, “You have to put that out! “ as she lights up a short, yellow, hand-rolled cigarette.
She grins, taking a long drag, it smells horrible, the cheapest roughest tobacco odor I’ve encountered.
She relaxes, a cloud of thick, grey smoke forming.
I’m stunned, not a single person says anything. At first I think maybe she’s some kind of, I don’t know, mobster or something.
But that isn’t quite right. No one is looking at her in fear, no one is telling anyone else not to say anything. It’s like no one notices what she’s doing.
“How does she do this? The little boy wonders.
I don’t come offering you a thankless task Nik. I come with an opportunity. “ Sylvia says before crushing the cigarette on the arm of a chair and tossing it into the isle.
I had questions, and between the fear and the confusion I asked every one of them.
The only response she gave me was, “You’ll see when we get there. “.
She was right.
The flight lands, and after an hour or so of driving the world’s oldest pickup through the English countryside, we wind up at an old farm house, in the middle of nowhere outside of Hammersmith.
The sign outside says “ Gritt Auctions” the letters are old, bronze and tarnished, the grounds are littered with car parts, statues, and errata of every type.
Dozens, maybe even a hundred people mill about each stopping for a moment to give a suspicious look at the interloper in their midst.
Sylvia seems amused at my nervousness. I try and give the rough looking folks around me as much space as I can.
“They’re family, mostly, by blood or marriage, with a handful of lost souls and hangers on. “ She explains.
I probably should have guessed, seeing my mom’s family name on the sign, but my brain is basically nothing more than fear, anxiety and jet lag at this point.
“When do I get to know what’s going on? “ I say, waving at a cousin of some form and receive a uniquely English rude gesture in return.
My ear is ringing, and I stumble , the left side of my face burning. I’d say Syl slapped me, but it was more of a polite punch.
“Don’t whine. You’ve been stolen from your mother, treated like a dog, and judging by Robert’s attitude, rejected by your family.
I don’t want to hear whining, you angry, soft boy? “ Sylvia stops and turns toward me. I notice the people around us stop their tasks, interested in our conversation.
“No… “ I begin, not wanting to piss her off.
I don’t even see the next slap, but it puts me on my ass.
“Next one’s with the left hand.
Are you angry Nikolas? “ Sylvia looms over me like a raven.
I feel something before I get to my feet, a hot, quick flash of hatred. A context free rage at the fucked up situation I’m in.
“Answer is still no. Because to be angry, I’d have to know a God-Damned thing about what’s going on.
But my lunatic aunt just picked me up and now I’m standing in the middle of whatever the English equivalent to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre family is.
For all I know, I’m your new King. So no, I’m not angry, I’m annoyed, and maybe a bit worried my gene pool really needs some chlorine. “ I’m shocked at what I’m saying, but I see some smiles, hear a few laughs.
Sylvia’s face seems to soften slightly.
“There’s the Gritt in you. “ She says, starting to walk to an old barn.
I catch up to her as I attempt in vain to dust myself off.
Sylvia opens a small, strangely modern looking door, inside a row of lights automatically flip on.
In contrast to the rotten wood exterior, the inside of the barn looks modern, design wise it’s half way between a hospital and a car repair shop. Equipment of unknown purpose, gurneys and cages of all sizes and types surround me.
Sylvia walks to a door at the back, then pauses.
“Before I open this door, you need to understand something.
There is no fortune telling, or reading of cards here. The cloak of the traveller, the bangles of the gypsy, these are all ways of navigating the world to us. Ways to exist on the fringes of society.
The Gritt family, we trade in the unknown. We find, we collect, and we sell. And ours is no petty collection of trinkets and tools not meant for the hands of man.
Our grift, is livestock. “
The woman opens the door, and what I see, sitting, chained in one corner of the industrial cement walled cell shakes everything I thought I knew about reality.
He's six and a half feet tall, his skin a waxy yellow, and every spare inch is festooned with black stitching, rusted pieces of metal or small splinters of bone.
His face is noseless and asymmetrical, almost as if repaired or modified over and over. One eye is a small, sinister looking orb with a red pupil, the other a massive, almost reptilian thing, wildly twitching about.
He wears no shirt, but a long, grey hide Trenchcoat hangs down to his knees. I start to shake as I see it’s made from layers of stitched human skin.
He sneers at us, long, conical teeth catch the harsh halogen light.
The thing strains against the chains, but they bind him tightly enough to the wall he can barely move.
“You’re not lasting more than 4 seconds kid. Just turn the fuck around. I’ll have you slitting your wrists in the corner by nightfall. “ The thing says, it’s voice is foul, almost a physical force. Grating, rage filled, and with a lunatic edge to it that makes me question exactly how much those chains can take.
“ 3/10, Augustus, who do you think you are scaring with that limp dick of a threat? “ Sylvia says, confidently walking up to the creature.
It snaps it’s jaws with a sound like a rifle shot. No where near Sylvia, but enough to make me jump on the other side of the room.
“If I could stop being threatened and hearing my aunt talk about dicks, I’d be a huge fan. “ I say, something deep within me, pushing past the fear and lack of sleep, “And if anything feels like just telling me what’s going on instead of being vague and creepy, even better. “
The chained thing looks to me, curious. Sylvia smirks.
“Augustus is going to be forced to fight others like him until eventually he gets what’s coming to him for years of evil.
You, are going to stand next to him while he does it. “ Sylvia begins to walk away from the thing, ignoring vile threats of both the violent and carnal variety.
I try to follow her out the door and she blocks me.
“If your still sane and alive in the morning, I was right. Good luck soft boy. “ She says before closing the heavy metal door.
Without her, I feel tiny, that spark of rage is snuffed out and replaced with a cold sense of dread.
“You’re going to have to turn around sometime kid. “ The chained creature says.
I turn, slowly, resolving to make eye contact with the thing. I manage a second or two before looking away, the creature cackles, mocking me.
“Holy shit, they sent me an honest to God pussy. Whole family full of void fucked apes and they send me you?
The best part is, you don’t even get it. I can see what you’re thinking kid, I can see that tiny collection of hormones and goo you vainly call a brain going into overdrive trying to figure this out… “ Augustus starts.
The creature kept going, I don’t have an exact count but it was at least twelve hours.
I can only describe it as a verbal assault. Augustus drew from some dark wells, how it knew half of the things it did scared me as much as it’s clawed hands or, piranha-like teeth.
I lost something that night. The fears that thing drug up, the insecurities it played on, the secrets it knew, it crushed any childlike notions of safety or understanding the world I had.
Don’t take that the wrong way, I don’t mean it toughened me up. It broke any sense of confidence I had, took away any feeling of safety. That God Damned thing in the trenchcoat, changed me.
I’ve lost track of how long it’s been since I’ve slept, but I’m brought a tin plate heaped with eggs, sausage and for some twisted reason, brown beans. And realize it’s been at least a day since I’ve eaten.
I sit around an abused, graffiti carved picnic table with an eclectic combination of family I’ve never met. Syl sips a tea I can smell from ten feet away and looks at me like I’m a used car.
“I’m always right soft boy. Remember that. “ She says.
It takes a half dozen guys built like construction workers, with Sylvia following behind whispering things that wilt vegetation, to wrangle the creature into the back of an old, reinforced horse trailer.
The inside is covered in totems, runes, and other spooky looking errata. The entity becomes sluggish and disoriented as the heavy wooden doors close, and get sealed with a massive brass lock.
My mind begins to wander on the three hour trip through the back country of the UK. The sun sets, and my brain screams for sleep. That scream is silenced by the sense of mounting dread as we get closer to our destination.
We pull up to an abandoned theme restaurant, the parking lot is full, the windows are boarded, and the walls covered in graffiti. The place is huge, more the size of a small stadium than a diner.
The parking lot is full, the sputtering, sparking neon sign flashes “Faron’s Funhouse. “
It’s a few minutes outside of a town I forgot to catch the name of. We can see lights on the horizon, but there’s a feeling of wrong surrounding the building that makes them seem a million miles away.
A half dozen ‘cousins’ of mine move Augustus into a strange, almost coffin-like box made of wood, steel and glass, covered in trinkets and symbols. The thing sneers groggily from within, it’s mismatched eyes rolling in it’s skull.
I don’t hear Sylvia approach, I notice her as she smacks me in the back of the head hard enough to make my ears ring. The old, cruel woman is walking toward the doors of this meeting place.
“Eyes forward, sneer on your face, and walk like you know where you’re going. “ Are her only instructions.
For once, they’re clear and simple. What I see inside easily keeps my attention, and I’m equal parts scared and pissed off, so looking edgy and miserable is my default state.
At one point, this place was exactly what you’d think. I know you’re all expecting it to be a run down, rat infested haunted house now, but it was, stranger than that.
The place was well kept on the inside, but everything was either in use or repurposed to house the couple hundred eclectic customers milling around. In the centre, is a massive Lucite Cube, crystal clear and housing a ball pit, jungle gym and what looks to be a functional canteen, complete with a deep fryer and popcorn machine. It’s a couple hundred meters a side, and shaped like a flawed rectangle.
Smoke hangs in the air, my aunt greets old friends in a handful of different languages, I smile and nod, still trying to understand what the hell this place is.
We see Augustus being wheeled to the Lucite box, Sylvia cuts a laughing Cyrillic conversation short, and her and I make our way to the box that barely restrains the hatred and death inside.
At the other end of the Lucite Cube I see a few people dressed in blue and maroon uniforms ( if I were to guess vintage, from when this place served shitty food instead of violence.), they surround a massive, hulking, lanky thing. It’s obscured by smoke, and poor lighting, but it’s nine foot frame, and unnatural gait are clear.
The box holding Augustus sits about ten feet away from me, inside the massive cage. The front opens, my instinct is to step backward, get as much distance between me and the thing inside as possible, but instead, I’m shoved, before I can catch my balance, a workbook clad foot is in front of me.
I fall and stumble into the cage, I turn around to try and get out as fast as I can, I’m standing inches away from the creature, but I see Sylvia closing the clear, impermeable door.
It hits me then. For the first time since this ordeal started, I realize how grim things are.
Just like everyone else here, I’ve been raised on spooky shit packaged to be marketable. Little monsters, The Adams Family, Harry potter, hell let’s throw Pokemon and the like in there as it’s basically just dog fighting with a cute hat on.
And I thought what was happening to me, was somewhere on the Venn diagram of those things.
But as I see the impassive look on the face of a woman I’ve known since I was a child, ( at a distance or no.) as I’m locked in here with God knows what, I get it. I really get it.
His laughter is like an ice pick, I turn to face him, Augustus brushes himself off, casually looking around the massive arena.
“Just hit ya didn’t it, bud? “ He says, walking over to me, his steps impossibly quick, almost insect-like, “You’re not my trainer, or my wrangler, you certainly aren’t my fucking partner. “, the entity grabs my chin between two clawed fingers, “ You’re a bait dog. Something for me and that new blooded walking pun to fight over. “
My blood runs down his thumb, his grin cracks his face like a rotten melon, the monster pulls down, throwing me to the floor.
A buzzer sounds, and a three minute timer, projected in transparent red appears on the walls of the Lucite arena.
“If I’ve got to hunt you down in this shit-hole, things are going to be a lot worse for you. Stay put, bud. “ The trenchcoat clad thing says, casually walking toward the creature on the opposite side of the arena.
Closer now, I see it clearly. Inside of a pristine uniform, is a twisted attempt at the human form. The torso is lumpen, asymmetrical, but lean. It's arms nearly drag on the floor, yellow, infected looking flesh, weeping pus like a snail’s foot.
It's eyes are black caves, with just the hint of something deep within. It’s face is blank, a torn, haggard looking grey tongue runs over rotting green teeth.
The kid beside it looks around my age, he’s big though, just as confused and afraid as I am. He wears a similar uniform to the creature, but his looks, abused, torn, blood stained. Like it's been handed down from one unlucky owner to the next.
As the buzzer rings, the lanky, disgusting creature moves in a flash, tearing off the kid’s right arm and beginning to chew it.
The blood didn’t set me off, as terrible as it was. It was the three seconds between the act, and the poor kid realizing what happened that pushed me over the edge.
He started to scream, a horrible trapped animal kind of noise. He backs away from the monster beside him, gripping the crushed and torn remains of his forearm.
Augustus laughs, his trenchcoat drags on the floor, leaving a streak of blood as he walks.
“Man after my own heart.
So, I say, we split these sides of beef for two minutes then talk shop for a bit. Fuck these pretentious apes and their show. “ Augustus looks up to the massive thing. It remains impassive, gnawing on the hand.
“Don’t be like that. We both know two halves are better than one whole . Win-win for both of us“ Augustus gets a noise that sounds like an angry sewer pipe, and a dismissive wave of a long snake-like arm in response.
The thing in the trenchcoat shrugs, turning around and stalking toward me.
“You have no luck at all kid, I was going to let you go last.
But the pinworm back there wants to be a dick about things, so looks like things are getting started early. “ Augustus grins, his mouth opening shark like.
I stare down certain death, Augustus radiating fear, seeming to become more demonic with each step toward me.
From behind him, a noise.
I would have just assumed it was some part of the worm-like, filth ridden thing eating. Augustus clears up that misconception.
He turns, shaking, body language that of a wild animal.
“Was that a fucking snicker? A giggle? Are you fucking laughing at me, you literal fucking worm. “ He’s panting, hands twitching like dying insects.
He stands, inches from the other creature, dwarfed by it, teeth grinding, muscles straining.
The worm thing casually tosses the flesh bare hand toward Augustus. As it touches his coat, the arena erupts into a kind of wild, senseless, limitless violence.
It doesn’t feel like watching a fight, it’s more like a car wreck, or natural disaster. Pieces of jungle gym turn into lethal shrapnel as the blurred, filth spewing scrum destroys them.
I see the timer, 2:15. My mind starts to catch up, and I see the other kid, pale, whimpering, and trying in vain to staunch the blood spurting from his arm.
I’m running, low and likely poorly, pulling my belt from my pants, and thanking myself for actually listening when I was forced to take a first aid course for a summer job last year.
The kid is scared, he tries pushing me away, but I’m determined, and not down a couple pints of blood. I pull the belt with two hands, pull it through again and twist, it’s ugly, it’s not perfect, but the flow of blood begins to slow, then stop.
We crawl behind a prize counter, decades old candy and stuffed animals surround us as we cower. A liquid filled roar loud enough to crack the cheap glass cases fills the room.
The kid is looking rough, blood still trickling from the torn stump of his forearm. I see some plastic bags and get an idea.
I lean over to get them, and feel something strange, at first I think I pulled a muscle.
Then there is a deep, burning pain, instinctively I pull away, and turn around.
The kid is on his knees, sanity has left his eyes, a cheap hunting knife in his remaining hand he has a look of panic and determination on his face.
“We have to win. “ he says, lunging at me with the blade.
He’s slow, and I avoid it, but not by as much as I’d like. Blood runs down my back, for a moment I wonder how bad I’m hurt, but it doesn’t really matter right now.
I retreat, but the only thing keeping us from being torn apart by the whirlwind of shrapnel caused by the creatures is the counter, I can’t escape.
It's a stalemate, I’m no athlete, and the kid is built like a rugby player, but he’s missing a hand, and delirious from blood loss. I plead, I try and reason, and I dodge crazed strikes by increasingly narrow margins.
Something large, either thrown or knocked loose destroys the counter behind me. Suddenly all is chaos. I’m thrown into the kid in the uniform, plaster dust surrounds us in a grey cloud.
By the time the air clears the kid is on top of me. I have his wrist in one hand, keeping the split tip of the blade inches from my face.
The angle is too awkward, I can’t get any leverage. It’s not a stalemate, it’s a war of attrition that I’m losing.
I catch a glimpse of the two creatures. The worm thing is striking at Augustus, who stands still, limbs moving in arcing blurs deflecting the blows and tearing off chunks of foul, tainted flesh.
The tip of the knife begins to dig into my cheek. A drop of blood hits my eye.
I grab the makeshift tourniquet with a free hand and roughly yank forward. The kid on top of me screams, bloods begins to pour. Torn flesh and a gore soaked belt hit the ground.
For a moment the weight on me eases up, and I push the knife forward. But the kid, he’s too stupid or far gone to just back off. As I feel is strength start to fade, he presses himself harder.
I expect him to back off as I begin to drive the roughly sharpened back edge of the knife into his neck. But he doubles down, leaning forward, trying to press the knife toward me.
For a moment, every other fucked up thing going on around me doesn’t matter. The world is small, silent, and consists of nothing more than the image of the knife ripping away a fist sized strip from the kids neck.
He backs off when he realizes the extent of the damage. Staring at me shocked, as if just not realizing the consequences of his actions.
He dies slowly, poorly, and within inches of me. I feel no victory, no sense of being a winner, just a dark pit in the back of my mind. The loss of something that comes with taking someone’s life.
I stand, shell shocked, staring at the corpse. My safety the last thing on my mind.
The worm thing is hurt, and attempts to dive into the ball pit, but somehow, defying physics, Augustus grabs it, holding the half ton monster out with one hand.
He arcs the thing, slamming it into the floor behind him, the spray of gore and viscera rivals pyrotechnics, the force leaves a blood filled crater in the floor.
Without missing a beat Augustus starts to walk toward me, making a token effort of flicking pieces of bone and organ from himself.
I’m frozen, I know nothing I can do could stop whatever he has planned.
The creature picks up a jagged piece of lumber, and looks at the clock, “We’ve got 45 seconds of fun left kid. “ he says with a sneer.
But as he passes the counter, and sees the corpse the look of imminent violence turns into amusement.
“How’s it feel to be a child killer, bud? “, Augustus laughs, “Not that I can’t tell from the look on your face.
Fuck me, that knocked some gears loose didn’t it? “
The thing walks forward, looking me over like a collectable.
“I can’t let that go to waste, now can I? “ he slaps me lightly, “It’s going to be a fucking blast watching you break down kid, wonder what drives you nuts first, this kid being in your dreams, or the fact that, at some point I’m going to get bored and start giving you all the pain you feel you deserve? “
Of course, I made it out alive. It’d be kind of hard to have posted this if I didn’t.
But now, I sit in a dingy room in a farm house half way across the world from home. Surrounded by family and monsters, all of which seem out to get me. Being forced to risk my life in some kind of blood sport.
Maybe I’ll be back, maybe I’ll be dead by the next time I get a chance to post anything. If anyone has any help, please, post it in the comments. I’m in a dark place here and no one else seems to be on my side.
I decided to update everyone
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“I give children and idiots three warnings. That’s your first. “ It takes me a second to recognize my aunt’s voice. I’ve only met her a handful of times, and it’s nearly 2am.
“Syl, he’s right, this is crazy. I’m Roma, I’m proud, but your part of the family, and mine are two separate things. “ My mom interjects. Her voice is calm and level.
I woke up about half way through whatever is going on, and I’m fuzzy on the details, but everyone involved is three kinds of pissed.
“So you say, but just because you ignore the other side, doesn’t mean the other side ignores you. “ Aunt Syl replies, I could never quite place her accent, but it makes her statement all the more sinister.
“Might as well make that the family motto.
Syl, there are a couple dozen other kids Nikolas’ age in the family. Half of which are already hip deep in whatever is going on nowadays, you don’t need him. “ Mom isn’t pleading, but I can hear she’s worried.
“Why are we trying to reason with your crazy aunt? Time to go Syl. “ My dad isn’t worried, he’s angry.
“That’s two. “ Aunt Sylvia replies.
I hear a chair squeak then fall to the floor.
“That’s three. “ Sylvia says, her voice is cold, and I swear I could almost hear an echo.
I can hear my dad start to quietly cough, he sounds like he’s trying to talk but can’t. My heart starts to race, I don’t understand what’s going on, but I know it’s bad.
“Syl! Jesus Christ, that’s my husband. “ Mom sounds more offended than scared now. I wish I could say the same.
I stand next to my cracked door, fear beginning to take hold.
I can hear my dad start to take long wheezing breaths, I have no idea if this is a good or bad thing.
“Happy?
Now that any hope of doing this quietly is over, Nikolas and I have a long drive ahead of us. He’s 16, he has a license, yes? “ I hear Sylvia say, sudden footsteps walking up the stairs.
“No, he’s not interested in driving. You can’t take him Syl. “ my mom sounds frantic, Sylvia’s steps are measured and heavy.
“Not interested? You sure we are related? You raise soft children. “ Sylvia ends this with a dismissive laugh.
The few minutes that followed were kind of a blur, with my mom trying to convince me that I was just going to visit family, as if I didn’t just hear everything.
It's a couple hours into a long drive in a small car when my brain finally catches up to the fact that I’m awake, and going 30 miles an hour over the speed limit.
Aunt Syl sits in the driver’s seat, she’s 40 something, olive skinned with pitch-colored hair. Her style, it’s, something.
Her outfit was the middle of a Venn diagram of hippie, punk rock and carpenter. Bracelets, flannel, paisley, and enough piercings I lost count.
“Any chance of putting both hands on the wheel? “ I say, I’m mad, but I don’t even really know why.
She holds up her left arm, and I’m shocked. It’s an ancient looking blued steel prosthetic. She flexes, the clawed, almost mitten-like hand.
“Go through too many steering wheels that way. “ She says with a smirk.
“What’s going on? “ I ask, after an agonizing fifteen minutes of silence.
“You’re a big boy, so if you want the truth, I’ll give it to you. There’s a job that needs to be done, a dangerous job. And I want you to do it.
Now, I want you, not because you’re strong, or smart, or special. We have many strong, smart, special boys.
You, I want, because you’re unknown, and, little one, disposable. “ Sylvia lets this comment hang like rotten fruit.
The next hour goes in silence, at no point do I even entertain the notion this is some kind of joke. Something about this woman’s energy, about the way she carries herself, it scares the shit out of me.
We board a plane, somehow she had all of my travel documents. Even stranger is that we get escorted past the security checkpoints, into first class.
The next words I say to Sylvia are, “You have to put that out! “ as she lights up a short, yellow, hand-rolled cigarette.
She grins, taking a long drag, it smells horrible, the cheapest roughest tobacco odor I’ve encountered.
She relaxes, a cloud of thick, grey smoke forming.
I’m stunned, not a single person says anything. At first I think maybe she’s some kind of, I don’t know, mobster or something.
But that isn’t quite right. No one is looking at her in fear, no one is telling anyone else not to say anything. It’s like no one notices what she’s doing.
“How does she do this? The little boy wonders.
I don’t come offering you a thankless task Nik. I come with an opportunity. “ Sylvia says before crushing the cigarette on the arm of a chair and tossing it into the isle.
I had questions, and between the fear and the confusion I asked every one of them.
The only response she gave me was, “You’ll see when we get there. “.
She was right.
The flight lands, and after an hour or so of driving the world’s oldest pickup through the English countryside, we wind up at an old farm house, in the middle of nowhere outside of Hammersmith.
The sign outside says “ Gritt Auctions” the letters are old, bronze and tarnished, the grounds are littered with car parts, statues, and errata of every type.
Dozens, maybe even a hundred people mill about each stopping for a moment to give a suspicious look at the interloper in their midst.
Sylvia seems amused at my nervousness. I try and give the rough looking folks around me as much space as I can.
“They’re family, mostly, by blood or marriage, with a handful of lost souls and hangers on. “ She explains.
I probably should have guessed, seeing my mom’s family name on the sign, but my brain is basically nothing more than fear, anxiety and jet lag at this point.
“When do I get to know what’s going on? “ I say, waving at a cousin of some form and receive a uniquely English rude gesture in return.
My ear is ringing, and I stumble , the left side of my face burning. I’d say Syl slapped me, but it was more of a polite punch.
“Don’t whine. You’ve been stolen from your mother, treated like a dog, and judging by Robert’s attitude, rejected by your family.
I don’t want to hear whining, you angry, soft boy? “ Sylvia stops and turns toward me. I notice the people around us stop their tasks, interested in our conversation.
“No… “ I begin, not wanting to piss her off.
I don’t even see the next slap, but it puts me on my ass.
“Next one’s with the left hand.
Are you angry Nikolas? “ Sylvia looms over me like a raven.
I feel something before I get to my feet, a hot, quick flash of hatred. A context free rage at the fucked up situation I’m in.
“Answer is still no. Because to be angry, I’d have to know a God-Damned thing about what’s going on.
But my lunatic aunt just picked me up and now I’m standing in the middle of whatever the English equivalent to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre family is.
For all I know, I’m your new King. So no, I’m not angry, I’m annoyed, and maybe a bit worried my gene pool really needs some chlorine. “ I’m shocked at what I’m saying, but I see some smiles, hear a few laughs.
Sylvia’s face seems to soften slightly.
“There’s the Gritt in you. “ She says, starting to walk to an old barn.
I catch up to her as I attempt in vain to dust myself off.
Sylvia opens a small, strangely modern looking door, inside a row of lights automatically flip on.
In contrast to the rotten wood exterior, the inside of the barn looks modern, design wise it’s half way between a hospital and a car repair shop. Equipment of unknown purpose, gurneys and cages of all sizes and types surround me.
Sylvia walks to a door at the back, then pauses.
“Before I open this door, you need to understand something.
There is no fortune telling, or reading of cards here. The cloak of the traveller, the bangles of the gypsy, these are all ways of navigating the world to us. Ways to exist on the fringes of society.
The Gritt family, we trade in the unknown. We find, we collect, and we sell. And ours is no petty collection of trinkets and tools not meant for the hands of man.
Our grift, is livestock. “
The woman opens the door, and what I see, sitting, chained in one corner of the industrial cement walled cell shakes everything I thought I knew about reality.
He's six and a half feet tall, his skin a waxy yellow, and every spare inch is festooned with black stitching, rusted pieces of metal or small splinters of bone.
His face is noseless and asymmetrical, almost as if repaired or modified over and over. One eye is a small, sinister looking orb with a red pupil, the other a massive, almost reptilian thing, wildly twitching about.
He wears no shirt, but a long, grey hide Trenchcoat hangs down to his knees. I start to shake as I see it’s made from layers of stitched human skin.
He sneers at us, long, conical teeth catch the harsh halogen light.
The thing strains against the chains, but they bind him tightly enough to the wall he can barely move.
“You’re not lasting more than 4 seconds kid. Just turn the fuck around. I’ll have you slitting your wrists in the corner by nightfall. “ The thing says, it’s voice is foul, almost a physical force. Grating, rage filled, and with a lunatic edge to it that makes me question exactly how much those chains can take.
“ 3/10, Augustus, who do you think you are scaring with that limp dick of a threat? “ Sylvia says, confidently walking up to the creature.
It snaps it’s jaws with a sound like a rifle shot. No where near Sylvia, but enough to make me jump on the other side of the room.
“If I could stop being threatened and hearing my aunt talk about dicks, I’d be a huge fan. “ I say, something deep within me, pushing past the fear and lack of sleep, “And if anything feels like just telling me what’s going on instead of being vague and creepy, even better. “
The chained thing looks to me, curious. Sylvia smirks.
“Augustus is going to be forced to fight others like him until eventually he gets what’s coming to him for years of evil.
You, are going to stand next to him while he does it. “ Sylvia begins to walk away from the thing, ignoring vile threats of both the violent and carnal variety.
I try to follow her out the door and she blocks me.
“If your still sane and alive in the morning, I was right. Good luck soft boy. “ She says before closing the heavy metal door.
Without her, I feel tiny, that spark of rage is snuffed out and replaced with a cold sense of dread.
“You’re going to have to turn around sometime kid. “ The chained creature says.
I turn, slowly, resolving to make eye contact with the thing. I manage a second or two before looking away, the creature cackles, mocking me.
“Holy shit, they sent me an honest to God pussy. Whole family full of void fucked apes and they send me you?
The best part is, you don’t even get it. I can see what you’re thinking kid, I can see that tiny collection of hormones and goo you vainly call a brain going into overdrive trying to figure this out… “ Augustus starts.
The creature kept going, I don’t have an exact count but it was at least twelve hours.
I can only describe it as a verbal assault. Augustus drew from some dark wells, how it knew half of the things it did scared me as much as it’s clawed hands or, piranha-like teeth.
I lost something that night. The fears that thing drug up, the insecurities it played on, the secrets it knew, it crushed any childlike notions of safety or understanding the world I had.
Don’t take that the wrong way, I don’t mean it toughened me up. It broke any sense of confidence I had, took away any feeling of safety. That God Damned thing in the trenchcoat, changed me.
I’ve lost track of how long it’s been since I’ve slept, but I’m brought a tin plate heaped with eggs, sausage and for some twisted reason, brown beans. And realize it’s been at least a day since I’ve eaten.
I sit around an abused, graffiti carved picnic table with an eclectic combination of family I’ve never met. Syl sips a tea I can smell from ten feet away and looks at me like I’m a used car.
“I’m always right soft boy. Remember that. “ She says.
It takes a half dozen guys built like construction workers, with Sylvia following behind whispering things that wilt vegetation, to wrangle the creature into the back of an old, reinforced horse trailer.
The inside is covered in totems, runes, and other spooky looking errata. The entity becomes sluggish and disoriented as the heavy wooden doors close, and get sealed with a massive brass lock.
My mind begins to wander on the three hour trip through the back country of the UK. The sun sets, and my brain screams for sleep. That scream is silenced by the sense of mounting dread as we get closer to our destination.
We pull up to an abandoned theme restaurant, the parking lot is full, the windows are boarded, and the walls covered in graffiti. The place is huge, more the size of a small stadium than a diner.
The parking lot is full, the sputtering, sparking neon sign flashes “Faron’s Funhouse. “
It’s a few minutes outside of a town I forgot to catch the name of. We can see lights on the horizon, but there’s a feeling of wrong surrounding the building that makes them seem a million miles away.
A half dozen ‘cousins’ of mine move Augustus into a strange, almost coffin-like box made of wood, steel and glass, covered in trinkets and symbols. The thing sneers groggily from within, it’s mismatched eyes rolling in it’s skull.
I don’t hear Sylvia approach, I notice her as she smacks me in the back of the head hard enough to make my ears ring. The old, cruel woman is walking toward the doors of this meeting place.
“Eyes forward, sneer on your face, and walk like you know where you’re going. “ Are her only instructions.
For once, they’re clear and simple. What I see inside easily keeps my attention, and I’m equal parts scared and pissed off, so looking edgy and miserable is my default state.
At one point, this place was exactly what you’d think. I know you’re all expecting it to be a run down, rat infested haunted house now, but it was, stranger than that.
The place was well kept on the inside, but everything was either in use or repurposed to house the couple hundred eclectic customers milling around. In the centre, is a massive Lucite Cube, crystal clear and housing a ball pit, jungle gym and what looks to be a functional canteen, complete with a deep fryer and popcorn machine. It’s a couple hundred meters a side, and shaped like a flawed rectangle.
Smoke hangs in the air, my aunt greets old friends in a handful of different languages, I smile and nod, still trying to understand what the hell this place is.
We see Augustus being wheeled to the Lucite box, Sylvia cuts a laughing Cyrillic conversation short, and her and I make our way to the box that barely restrains the hatred and death inside.
At the other end of the Lucite Cube I see a few people dressed in blue and maroon uniforms ( if I were to guess vintage, from when this place served shitty food instead of violence.), they surround a massive, hulking, lanky thing. It’s obscured by smoke, and poor lighting, but it’s nine foot frame, and unnatural gait are clear.
The box holding Augustus sits about ten feet away from me, inside the massive cage. The front opens, my instinct is to step backward, get as much distance between me and the thing inside as possible, but instead, I’m shoved, before I can catch my balance, a workbook clad foot is in front of me.
I fall and stumble into the cage, I turn around to try and get out as fast as I can, I’m standing inches away from the creature, but I see Sylvia closing the clear, impermeable door.
It hits me then. For the first time since this ordeal started, I realize how grim things are.
Just like everyone else here, I’ve been raised on spooky shit packaged to be marketable. Little monsters, The Adams Family, Harry potter, hell let’s throw Pokemon and the like in there as it’s basically just dog fighting with a cute hat on.
And I thought what was happening to me, was somewhere on the Venn diagram of those things.
But as I see the impassive look on the face of a woman I’ve known since I was a child, ( at a distance or no.) as I’m locked in here with God knows what, I get it. I really get it.
His laughter is like an ice pick, I turn to face him, Augustus brushes himself off, casually looking around the massive arena.
“Just hit ya didn’t it, bud? “ He says, walking over to me, his steps impossibly quick, almost insect-like, “You’re not my trainer, or my wrangler, you certainly aren’t my fucking partner. “, the entity grabs my chin between two clawed fingers, “ You’re a bait dog. Something for me and that new blooded walking pun to fight over. “
My blood runs down his thumb, his grin cracks his face like a rotten melon, the monster pulls down, throwing me to the floor.
A buzzer sounds, and a three minute timer, projected in transparent red appears on the walls of the Lucite arena.
“If I’ve got to hunt you down in this shit-hole, things are going to be a lot worse for you. Stay put, bud. “ The trenchcoat clad thing says, casually walking toward the creature on the opposite side of the arena.
Closer now, I see it clearly. Inside of a pristine uniform, is a twisted attempt at the human form. The torso is lumpen, asymmetrical, but lean. It's arms nearly drag on the floor, yellow, infected looking flesh, weeping pus like a snail’s foot.
It's eyes are black caves, with just the hint of something deep within. It’s face is blank, a torn, haggard looking grey tongue runs over rotting green teeth.
The kid beside it looks around my age, he’s big though, just as confused and afraid as I am. He wears a similar uniform to the creature, but his looks, abused, torn, blood stained. Like it's been handed down from one unlucky owner to the next.
As the buzzer rings, the lanky, disgusting creature moves in a flash, tearing off the kid’s right arm and beginning to chew it.
The blood didn’t set me off, as terrible as it was. It was the three seconds between the act, and the poor kid realizing what happened that pushed me over the edge.
He started to scream, a horrible trapped animal kind of noise. He backs away from the monster beside him, gripping the crushed and torn remains of his forearm.
Augustus laughs, his trenchcoat drags on the floor, leaving a streak of blood as he walks.
“Man after my own heart.
So, I say, we split these sides of beef for two minutes then talk shop for a bit. Fuck these pretentious apes and their show. “ Augustus looks up to the massive thing. It remains impassive, gnawing on the hand.
“Don’t be like that. We both know two halves are better than one whole . Win-win for both of us“ Augustus gets a noise that sounds like an angry sewer pipe, and a dismissive wave of a long snake-like arm in response.
The thing in the trenchcoat shrugs, turning around and stalking toward me.
“You have no luck at all kid, I was going to let you go last.
But the pinworm back there wants to be a dick about things, so looks like things are getting started early. “ Augustus grins, his mouth opening shark like.
I stare down certain death, Augustus radiating fear, seeming to become more demonic with each step toward me.
From behind him, a noise.
I would have just assumed it was some part of the worm-like, filth ridden thing eating. Augustus clears up that misconception.
He turns, shaking, body language that of a wild animal.
“Was that a fucking snicker? A giggle? Are you fucking laughing at me, you literal fucking worm. “ He’s panting, hands twitching like dying insects.
He stands, inches from the other creature, dwarfed by it, teeth grinding, muscles straining.
The worm thing casually tosses the flesh bare hand toward Augustus. As it touches his coat, the arena erupts into a kind of wild, senseless, limitless violence.
It doesn’t feel like watching a fight, it’s more like a car wreck, or natural disaster. Pieces of jungle gym turn into lethal shrapnel as the blurred, filth spewing scrum destroys them.
I see the timer, 2:15. My mind starts to catch up, and I see the other kid, pale, whimpering, and trying in vain to staunch the blood spurting from his arm.
I’m running, low and likely poorly, pulling my belt from my pants, and thanking myself for actually listening when I was forced to take a first aid course for a summer job last year.
The kid is scared, he tries pushing me away, but I’m determined, and not down a couple pints of blood. I pull the belt with two hands, pull it through again and twist, it’s ugly, it’s not perfect, but the flow of blood begins to slow, then stop.
We crawl behind a prize counter, decades old candy and stuffed animals surround us as we cower. A liquid filled roar loud enough to crack the cheap glass cases fills the room.
The kid is looking rough, blood still trickling from the torn stump of his forearm. I see some plastic bags and get an idea.
I lean over to get them, and feel something strange, at first I think I pulled a muscle.
Then there is a deep, burning pain, instinctively I pull away, and turn around.
The kid is on his knees, sanity has left his eyes, a cheap hunting knife in his remaining hand he has a look of panic and determination on his face.
“We have to win. “ he says, lunging at me with the blade.
He’s slow, and I avoid it, but not by as much as I’d like. Blood runs down my back, for a moment I wonder how bad I’m hurt, but it doesn’t really matter right now.
I retreat, but the only thing keeping us from being torn apart by the whirlwind of shrapnel caused by the creatures is the counter, I can’t escape.
It's a stalemate, I’m no athlete, and the kid is built like a rugby player, but he’s missing a hand, and delirious from blood loss. I plead, I try and reason, and I dodge crazed strikes by increasingly narrow margins.
Something large, either thrown or knocked loose destroys the counter behind me. Suddenly all is chaos. I’m thrown into the kid in the uniform, plaster dust surrounds us in a grey cloud.
By the time the air clears the kid is on top of me. I have his wrist in one hand, keeping the split tip of the blade inches from my face.
The angle is too awkward, I can’t get any leverage. It’s not a stalemate, it’s a war of attrition that I’m losing.
I catch a glimpse of the two creatures. The worm thing is striking at Augustus, who stands still, limbs moving in arcing blurs deflecting the blows and tearing off chunks of foul, tainted flesh.
The tip of the knife begins to dig into my cheek. A drop of blood hits my eye.
I grab the makeshift tourniquet with a free hand and roughly yank forward. The kid on top of me screams, bloods begins to pour. Torn flesh and a gore soaked belt hit the ground.
For a moment the weight on me eases up, and I push the knife forward. But the kid, he’s too stupid or far gone to just back off. As I feel is strength start to fade, he presses himself harder.
I expect him to back off as I begin to drive the roughly sharpened back edge of the knife into his neck. But he doubles down, leaning forward, trying to press the knife toward me.
For a moment, every other fucked up thing going on around me doesn’t matter. The world is small, silent, and consists of nothing more than the image of the knife ripping away a fist sized strip from the kids neck.
He backs off when he realizes the extent of the damage. Staring at me shocked, as if just not realizing the consequences of his actions.
He dies slowly, poorly, and within inches of me. I feel no victory, no sense of being a winner, just a dark pit in the back of my mind. The loss of something that comes with taking someone’s life.
I stand, shell shocked, staring at the corpse. My safety the last thing on my mind.
The worm thing is hurt, and attempts to dive into the ball pit, but somehow, defying physics, Augustus grabs it, holding the half ton monster out with one hand.
He arcs the thing, slamming it into the floor behind him, the spray of gore and viscera rivals pyrotechnics, the force leaves a blood filled crater in the floor.
Without missing a beat Augustus starts to walk toward me, making a token effort of flicking pieces of bone and organ from himself.
I’m frozen, I know nothing I can do could stop whatever he has planned.
The creature picks up a jagged piece of lumber, and looks at the clock, “We’ve got 45 seconds of fun left kid. “ he says with a sneer.
But as he passes the counter, and sees the corpse the look of imminent violence turns into amusement.
“How’s it feel to be a child killer, bud? “, Augustus laughs, “Not that I can’t tell from the look on your face.
Fuck me, that knocked some gears loose didn’t it? “
The thing walks forward, looking me over like a collectable.
“I can’t let that go to waste, now can I? “ he slaps me lightly, “It’s going to be a fucking blast watching you break down kid, wonder what drives you nuts first, this kid being in your dreams, or the fact that, at some point I’m going to get bored and start giving you all the pain you feel you deserve? “
Of course, I made it out alive. It’d be kind of hard to have posted this if I didn’t.
But now, I sit in a dingy room in a farm house half way across the world from home. Surrounded by family and monsters, all of which seem out to get me. Being forced to risk my life in some kind of blood sport.
Maybe I’ll be back, maybe I’ll be dead by the next time I get a chance to post anything. If anyone has any help, please, post it in the comments. I’m in a dark place here and no one else seems to be on my side.
I decided to update everyone
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2024.04.29 20:16 yawningvoid28 Turner Classic Movies (U.S.) Full Daily Schedule For May, 2024.
(all airtimes E.S.T.)
WED MAY 01
(1:15AM) The Children's Hour (1961/1h 47m/Drama/William Wyler)
(3:15AM) The Apartment (1960/2h 5m/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(6:00AM) From the Earth to the Moon (1958/1h 40m/Science-Fiction/Byron Haskin)
(7:45AM) The Snow Devils (1965/1h 18m/HorroAntonio Margheriti)
(9:30AM) The Green Slime (1969/1h 30m/HorroKinji Fukasaku)
(11:15AM) Moon Zero Two (1969/1h 40m/Roy Ward Baker)
(1:15PM) Countdown (1968/1h 41m/Drama/Robert Altman)
(3:00PM) Toward the Unknown (1956/1h 55m/Drama/Mervyn Le Roy)
(5:00PM) Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959/1h 19m/HorroEdward D. Wood, Jr.)
(6:30PM) The Thing from Another World (1951/1h 27m/HorroChristian Nyby)
(8:00PM) Laura (1944/1h 28m/Film-NoiOtto Preminger)
(9:45PM) Rebecca (1940/1h 55m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
THU MAY 02
(12:15AM) Marnie (1964/2h 10m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(2:45AM) Agatha (1979/1h 38m/Mystery/Michael Apted)
(4:30AM) Penelope (1966/1h 37m/Comedy/Arthur Hiller)
(6:30AM) The Angry Hills (1959/1h 45m/Suspense/Robert Aldrich)
(8:30AM) The Pride and the Passion (1957/2h 12m/Adventure/Stanley Kramer)
(11:00AM) Sweet November (1968/1h 54m/Romance/Robert Ellis Miller)
(1:00PM) My Fair Lady (1964/2h 50m/Musical/George Cukor)
(4:00PM) I Want To Live! (1958/2h 0m/Drama/Robert Wise)
(6:15PM) The Defiant Ones (1958/1h 37m/Drama/Stanley Kramer)
(8:00PM) No Greater Glory (1934/1h 57m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(9:00PM) Man’s Castle (1933/1h 6m/Romance/Frank Borzage
(11:00PM) Secrets (1933/1h 30m/Western/Frank Borzage)
FRI MAY 03
(12:30AM) A Farewell to Arms (1932/1h 18m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(2:15AM) Stranded (1935/1h 16m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(3:30AM) **Desire (1963/1h 31m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(5:15AM) The Circle (1925/1h 0m/Silent/Frank Borzage)
(6:30AM) The Half Naked Truth (1933/1h 7m/Comedy/Gregory La Cava)
(7:45AM) Texas Carnival (1951/1h 17m/Comedy/Charles Walters)
(9:15AM) Maisie Was a Lady (1941/1h 19m/Comedy/Edwin L. Marin)
(10:45AM) Flamingo Road (1949/1h 34m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(12:30PM) The Unholy Three (1930/1h 12m/Crime/Jack Conway)
(1:45PM) The Mind Reader (1933/1h 9m/Drama/DirectoRoy Del Ruth)
(3:00PM) Lili (1953/1h 21m/Musical/Charles Walters)
(4:30PM) The Wagons Roll At Night (1941/1h 24m/Drama/Ray Enright)
(6:00PM) Carnival Story (1954/1h 35m/Drama/Kurt Neumann)
(8:00PM) Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982/1h 28m/Comedy/Carl Reiner)
(10:00PM) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988/1h 50m/Comedy/Frank Oz)
SAT MAY 04
(12:00AM) Father of the Bride (1991/1h 45m/Comedy/Charles Shyer)
(2:00AM) Pennies From Heaven (1981/1h 47m/Musical/Herbert Ross)
(4:00AM) Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964/2h 3m/Musical/Gordon Douglas)
(6:15AM) Maya (1966/1h 31m/Adventure/John Berry)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: Grin and Share It (1957/0h 6m/Comedy/Michael Lah)
(8:07AM) Believe It or Not #10 (1932/0h 7m/Short/?)
(8:15AM) Glimpses of Peru (1937/0h 8m/Short/?)
(8:24AM) The Walking Dead (1936/1h 6m/HorroMichael Curtiz)
(9:30AM) Brush Roper (1955/0h 30mWestern/Stuart Heisler)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: Never Kick a Woman (1933/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:07AM) The Falcon Takes Over (1942/1h 3m/Mystery/Irving Reis)
(11:30AM) Buzzin' Around (1933/0h 20m/Comedy/Alfred J. Goulding)
(12:00PM) Tonight and Every Night (1945/1h 32m/Musical/Victor Saville)
(1:45PM) Angels in the Outfield (1951/1h 42m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(3:45PM) The Liquidator (1966/1h 44m/Suspense/Jack Cardiff)
(5:45PM) Billy Budd (1962/1h 52m/Drama/Peter Ustinov)
(8:00PM) A Face in the Crowd (1957/2h 6m/Drama/Elia Kazan)
(10:15PM) Ace In The Hole (1951/1h 59m/Drama/Billy Wilder)
SUN MAY 05
(12:15AM) Dark Passage (1947/1h 46m/Film-NoiDelmer Daves)
(2:15AM) Yentl (1983/2h 14m/Musical/Barbra Streisand)
(4:30AM) Portnoy's Complaint (1972/1h 41m/Drama/Ernest Lehman)
(6:15AM) Harlan County, USA (1976/1h 43m/Documentary/Barbara Kopple)
(8:15AM) Black Fury (1935/1h 32m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(10:00AM) Dark Passage (1947/1h 46m/Film-NoiDelmer Daves)
(12:00PM) Random Harvest (1942/2h 4m/Romance/Mervyn Le Roy)
(2:30PM) Raintree County (1957/3h 7m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(5:30PM) Gypsy (1962/2h 29m/Musical/Mervyn Le Roy)
(8:00PM) The Big Trail (1930/1h 50m/Western/Raoul Walsh)
(10:15PM) White Heat (1949/1h 54m/Crime/Raoul Walsh)
MON MAY 06
(12:15AM) The First Auto (1927/1h 15m/Silent/Roy Del Ruth)
(2:00AM) A River Called Titas (1973/2h 39m/Drama/Ritwik Ghatak)
(5:00AM) Busses Roar (1942/0h 58m/Drama/D. Ross Lederman)
(6:00AM) I Loved a Woman (1933/1h 30m/Drama/Alfred E. Green)
(7:45AM) The Keyhole (1933./1h 9m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(9:00AM) Age of Indiscretion (1935/1h 18m/Drama/Edward Ludwig)
(10:30AM) My Past (1931/1h 23m/Romance/Roy Del Ruth)
(11:45AM) Mannequin (1938/1h 35m/Romance/Lew Borzage)
(1:30PM) The Common Law (1932/1h 15m/Drama/Paul L. Stein)
(3:00PM) His Brother's Wife (1936/1h 30m/Romance/W. S. Van Dyke)
(4:30PM) Man On Fire (1957/1h 35m/Drama/Ranald Macdougall)
(6:15PM) One is a Lonely Number (1972/1h 37m/Drama/Mel Stuart)
(8:00PM) The Cheat (1915/0h42m/Silent/Cecil B. De Mille )
(9:15PM) The Dragon Painter (1919/0h 53m/Silent/William Worthington)
(10:15PM) The Tong Man (1919/0h 58m/Crime/William Worthington)
(11:30PM) Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood (2019/0h 54m/Documentary/Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg)
TUE MAY 07
(12:30AM) China Sky (1945/1h 18m/WaRay Enright)
(2:00AM) Sayonara (1957/2h 27m/Romance/Joshua Logan)
(6:00AM) Bed of Roses (1933/1h 7m/Drama/Gregory Lacava)
(7:15AM) Honeysuckle Rose (1980/1h 59m/Drama/Jerry Schatzberg)
(9:30AM) The Subject Was Roses (1968/1h 47m/Drama/Ulu Grosbard)
(11:30AM) The Blue Gardenia (1953/1h 30m/Suspense/Fritz Lang)
(1:00PM) Inside Daisy Clover (1965/2h 8m/Drama/Robert Mulligan)
(3:15PM) Brooklyn Orchid (1942/0h 50m/Comedy/Kurt Neumann)
(4:15PM) Brother Orchid (1940/1h 30m/Crime/Lloyd Bacon)
(6:00PM) Black Narcissus (1947/1h 39m/Drama/Michael Powell)
(8:00PM) North by Northwest (1959/2h 16m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(10:30PM) A Matter of Life and Death (1947/1h 44m/Romance/Michael Powell)
WED MAY 08
(12:30AM) Forbidden Planet (1956/1h 38m/Science-Fiction/Fred Mcleod Wilcox)
(2:15AM) Citizen Kane (1941/1h 59m/Drama/Orson Welles)
(4:30AM) The Fountainhead (1949/1h 54m/Drama/King Vidor)
(6:30AM) The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968/2h 42m/Drama/Michael Anderson)
(9:30AM) Lone Star (1952/1h 34m/Western/Vincent Sherman)
(11:30AM) Rio Bravo (1959/2h 21m/Western/Howard Hawks)
(2:00PM) The Westerner (1940/1h 40m/Western/William Wyler)
(4:00PM) The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972/2h 0m/Western/John Huston)
(6:15PM) A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966/1h 35m/Western/Fielder Cook)
(8:00PM) Shane (1953/1h 58m/Western/George Stevens)
(10:15PM) Hud (1963/1h 52m/Western/Martin Ritt)
THU MAY 09
(12:15AM) Spartacus (1960/3h 2m/Drama/Stanley Kubrick)
(3:45AM) Heidi (1937/1h 28m/Drama/Allan Dwan)
(5:30AM) Kim (1951/1h 53m/Adventure/Victor Saville)
(7:30AM) Dance, Fools, Dance (1931/1h 21m/Drama/Harry Beaumont)
(9:00AM) Possessed (1931/1h 12m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(10:30AM) Laughing Sinners (1931/1h 11m/Romance/Harry Beaumont)
(11:45AM) Dancing Lady (1933/1h 22m/Musical/Robert Z. Leonard)
(1:30PM) Forsaking All Others (1934/1h 24m/Romance/W. S. Van Dyke)
(3:00PM) Chained (1934/1h 11m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(4:30PM) Love on the Run (1936/1h 20m/Romance/W. S. Van Dyke)
(6:00PM) Boom Town (1940/1h 56m/Adventure/Jack Conway)
(8:00PM) History Is Made at Night (1937/1h 37m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(10:00PM) Smilin' Through (1941/1h 40m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
FRI MAY 10
(12:00AM) Seven Sweethearts (1942/1h 38m/Musical/Frank Borzage)
(1:45AM) Flirtation Walk (1934/1h 37m/Musical/Frank Borzage)
(3:30AM) Shipmates Forever (1935/1h 49m/Musical/Frank Borzage)
(5:30AM) Hearts Divided (1936/1h 27m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(7:00AM) No Other Woman (1933/0h 56m/Drama/J. Walter Ruben)
(8:00AM) Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936/1h 38m/Drama/John Cromwell)
(10:00AM) The Prisoner of Zenda (1937/1h 41m/Adventure/John Cromwell)
(12:00PM) Viva Villa! (1934/1h 55m/Western/Jack Conway)
(2:00PM) A Star Is Born (1937/1h 51m/Romance/William A. Wellman)
(4:00PM) Reckless (1935/1h 36m/Romance/Victor Fleming)
(5:45PM) A Tale of Two Cities (1935/2h/Drama/Jack Conway)
(8:00PM) Rebel Without a Cause (1955/1h 51m/Drama/Nicholas Ray)
(10:00PM) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962/1h 44m/Drama/Tony Richardson)
SAT MAY 11
(12:00AM) Rumble Fish (1983/1h 34m/Action/Francis Ford Coppola)
(2:00AM) Wild Boys of the Road (1933/1h 17m/Drama/William A. Wellman(
(3:30AM) Crime School (1938/1h 26m/Drama/Lewis Seiler)
(5:00AM) Haunted Gold (1932/58m/Western/Mack V. Wright)
(6:00AM) Jungle Book (1942/1h 49m/Adventure/Zoltan Korda)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: Little Buck Cheeser (1937/0h 7m/Animation/Rudolf Ising)
(8:08AM) Believe It or Not #11 (1932/0h 7m/Documentary/?)
(8:16AM) India on Parade (1937/9m/Short/?)
(8:26AM) Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958/1h 5m/HorroNathan Hertz)
(9:30AM) Tom and Jerry (1955/0h 30m/Drama/Leo McCarey)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: Little Swee' Pea (1936/0h 7m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:08AM) The Falcon's Brother (1942/1h 3m/Mystery/Stanley Logan)
(11:30AM) Forbidden Passage (1941/0h 20m/Short/Fred Zinnemann)
(12:00PM) Sweet Charity (1969/2h 29m/Musical/Bob Fosse)
(2:45PM) Point Blank (1967/1h 32m/Crime/John Boorman)
(4:30PM) Roadblock (1951/1h 13m/Film-NoiHarold Daniels)
(6:00PM) American Graffiti (1973/1h 49m/Comedy/George Lucas)
(8:00PM) The Fisher King (1991/2h 17m/Dramedy/Terry Gilliam)
(10:30PM) Synecdoche, New York (2008/2h 4m/Dramedy/Charlie Kaufman)
SUN MAY 12
(12:45AM) Follow Me Quietly (1949/0h 59m/Film-NoiRichard O. Fleischer)
(2:15AM) Murder, She Said (1961/1h 26m/Mystery/George Pollock)
(4:00AM) Murder at the Gallop (1963/1h 21m/Mystery/George Pollock)
(5:30AM) MGM Parade Show #11 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(6:00AM) Three Daring Daughters (1948/1h 55m/Musical/Fred M. Wilcox)
(8:00AM) Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960/1h 51m/Comedy/Charles Walters)
(10:00AM) Follow Me Quietly (1949/0h 59m/Film-NoiRichard O. Fleischer)
(11:15AM) So Big (1953/1h 41m/Romance/Robert Wise)
(1:15PM) Pocketful of Miracles (1961/2h 16m/Comedy/Frank Capra)
(3:45PM) Mildred Pierce (1945/1h 53m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(5:45PM) Imitation of Life (1959/2h 5m/Romance/Douglas Sirk)
(8:00PM) I Remember Mama (1948/2h 14m/Drama/George Stevens)
(10:30PM) Yours, Mine, and Ours (1968/1h 51m/Comedy/Melville Shavelson)
MON MAY 13
(12:30AM) The Merry Widow (1925/1h 51m/Silent/Erich Von Stroheim)
(3:00AM) Unknown Pleasures (2002/1h 52m/Comedy/Jia Zhang-ke)
(5:00AM) The World (2004/2h 19m/Adventure/Jia Zhang-ke)
(7:30AM) Night Flight (1933/1h 24m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(9:00AM) Sadie McKee (1934/1h 30m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(10:45AM) Song of Love (1947/1h 59m/Western/Clarence Brown)
(12:45PM) Intruder in the Dust (1949/1h 29m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(2:15PM) White Cliffs Of Dover (1944/2h 6m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(4:30PM) Edison, the Man (1940/1h 47m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(6:30PM) Wife Vs. Secretary (1936/1h 28m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(8:00PM) Tokyo Joe (1949/1h 28m/Suspense/Stuart Heisler)
(9:45PM) The Geisha Boy (1958/1h 38m/Comedy/Frank Tashlin)
(11:45PM) Daughter of the Dragon (1931/1h 10m/Crime/Lloyd Corrigan)
TUE MAY 14
(1:00AM) Daughter of Shanghai (1937/1h 3m/Crime/Robert Florey)
(2:15AM) Escapade in Japan (1957/1h 33m/Adventure/Arthur Lubin)
(4:00AM) Bridge to the Sun (1961/1h 52m/Drama/Etienne Périer)
(6:00AM) Key Largo (1948/1h 41m/Crime/John Huston)
(8:00AM) Wind Across the Everglades (1958/1h 33m/Adventure/Nicholas Ray)
(9:45AM) Sweet Bird of Youth (1962/2h 0m/Drama/Richard Brooks)
(12:00PM) Bright Road (1953/1h 9m/Drama/Gerald Mayer)
(1:15PM) Good-Bye, My Lady (1956/1h 35m/Drama/William A. Wellman)
(3:00PM) Louisiana Story (1948/1h 17m/Documentary/Robert Flaherty)
(4:30PM) Cry of the Hunted (1953/1h 20m/Drama/Joseph H. Lewis)
(6:00PM) The Drowning Pool (1975/1h 46m/Mystery/Stuart Rosenberg)
(8:00PM) Rancho Notorious (1952/1h 29m/Western/Fritz Lang)
(9:45PM) Beach Party (1963/1h 41m/Musical/William Asher)
(11:30PM) Breathless (1983/1h 40m/Drama/Jim McBride)
WED MAY 15
(1:30AM) Two Weeks in Another Town (1962/1h 47m/Drama/Vincente Minnelli)
(3:30AM) Querelle (1982/1h 48m/Drama/Rainer Werner Fassbinder)
(5:30AM) The Boy Friend (1971/1h 48m/Musical/Ken Russell)
(7:30AM) Design for Scandal (1941/1h 25m/Romance/Norman Taurog)
(9:00AM) Live, Love and Learn (1937/1h 18m/Comedy/Geo. Fitzmaurice)
(10:30AM) The Kid from Kokomo (1939/1h 35m/Comedy/Lewis Seiler)
(12:15PM) Tender Comrade (1943/1h 42m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(2:15PM) A Guy Named Joe (1943/2h 0m/Romance/Victor Fleming)
(4:30PM) We Who Are Young (1940/1h 19m/Romance/Harold S. Bucquet)
(6:00PM) Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945/1h 45m/Drama/Roy Rowland)
(8:00PM) Gigi (1958/1h 56m/Musical/Vincente Minnelli)
(10:15PM) Lili (1953/1h 21m/Musical/Charles Walters)
THU MAY 16
(12:00AM) Oliver! (1968/2h 33m/Musical/Carol Reed)
(2:45AM) Roberta (1935/1h 25m/Musical/William A. Seiter)
(4:45AM) Mame (1974/2h 12m/Musical/Gene Saks)
(7:15AM) The Pitfall (1948/1h 24m/Film-NoiAndre De Toth)
(9:00AM) The Set-Up (1949/1h 12m/Drama/Robert Wise)
(10:15AM) The Maltese Falcon (1941/1h 40m/Mystery/John Huston)
(12:00PM) Lady in the Lake (1947/1h 43m/Mystery/Robert Montgomery)
(2:00PM) They Live by Night (1948/1h 35m/Crime/Nicholas Ray)
(4:00PM) The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946/1h 56m/Film-NoiLewis Milestone)
(6:00PM) The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946/1h 51m/Film-NoiTay Garnett)
(8:00PM) The Mortal Storm (1940/1h 40m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(10:00PM) Three Comrades (1938/1h 40m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
FRI MAY 17
(12:00AM) Flight Command (1940/1h 50m/Adventure/Frank Borzage)
(2:15AM) The Spanish Main (1945/1h 40m/Adventure/Frank Borzage)
(4:15AM) Strange Cargo (1940/1h 45m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(6:15AM) The Shining Hour (1938/1h 20m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(7:45AM) One of Our Spies Is Missing (1966/1h 0m/Adventure/E. Darrell Hallenbeck)
(9:30AM) Where the Spies Are (1965/1h 53m/Comedy/Val Guest)
(11:30AM) The Prize (1963/2h 16m/Mystery/Mark Robson)
(2:00PM) The Venetian Affair (1967/1h 32m//Mystery/Jerry Thorpe)
(3:45PM) How to Steal the World (1968/1h 26m/Adventure/Sutton Roley)
(5:15PM) 36 Hours (1964/1h 55m/WaGeorge Seaton)
(7:15PM) MGM Parade Show #11 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(8:00PM) Separate But Equal (1991/3h 10m/History/?)
(11:30PM) The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988/4h 11m/Drama/?)
SAT MAY 18
(4:00AM) Freedom on My Mind (1994/1h 45m/Documentary/Connie Field)
(6:00AM) Gunga Din (1939/1h 57m/Adventure/George Stevens)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: Old Smokey (1938/0h 7m/Animation/William Hanna)
(8:08AM) Believe It or Not #12 (1932/0h 8m/Documentary/?)
(8:17AM) Natural Wonders of the West (1938/0h 8m/Documentary/James H Smith)
(8:27AM) Devil's Island (1940/1h 2m/Drama/William Clemens)
(9:30AM) Rookie Of The Year (1955/Comedy/John Ford)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: Hold the Wire (1933/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleisher)
(10:07AM) Falcon in Danger (1943/1h 13m/Mystery/William Clemens)
(11:30AM) The Song of Fame (1934/0h 21m/Short/Joseph Henabery)
(12:00PM) The Great Ziegfeld (1936/3h 0m/Musical/Robert Z. Leonard)
(3:15PM) The FBI Story (1959/2h 29m/Crime/Mervyn Le Roy)
(6:00PM) Cahill, U.S. Marshal (1973/1h 43m/Western/Andrew V. McLaglen)
(8:00PM) Jailhouse Rock (1957/1h 36m/Musical/Richard Thorpe)
(10:00PM) Forty Guns (1957/1h 18m/Western/Samuel Fuller)
SUN MAY 19
(12:00AM) Take Aim at the Police Van (1960/1h 19m/Film-NoiSeijun Suzuki)
(1:45AM) The Cowboys (1972/8m/Western/Mark Rydell)
(4:00AM) Chisum (1970/1h 50m/Western/Andrew V. McLaglen)
(6:00AM) Behind Office Doors (1931/1h 26m/Drama/Melville Brown)
(7:30AM) The Boss Didn't Say Good Morning (1937/10m/Short/Jacques Tourneur)
(8:00AM) Executive Suite (1954/1h 44m/Drama/Robert Wise)
(10:00AM) Take Aim at the Police Van (1960/1h 19m/Film-NoiSeijun Suzuki)
(11:45AM) The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961/1h 44m/Drama/José Quintero)
(1:45PM) Sex and the Single Girl (1964/1h 54m/Comedy/Richard Quine)
(3:45PM) Adam's Rib (1949/1h 41m/Comedy/George Cukor)
(5:45PM) Some Like It Hot (1959/2h 0m/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(8:00PM) The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984/1h 34m/Musical/Frank Oz)
(10:00PM) Little Shop of Horrors (1986/1h 28m/Musical/Frank Oz)
MON MAY 20
(12:00AM) The Kiss (1929/50m/Silent/Jacques Feyder)
(12:50AM) Love (1927/1h 22m/Silent/Edmund Goulding)
(2:30AM) No End (1985/1h 44m/Drama/Krzysztof Kieslowski)
(4:30AM) Blind Chance (1981/2h 2m/Drama/Krzysztof Kieslowski)
(6:45AM) Athena (1954/1h 36m/Musical/Richard Thorpe)
(8:30AM) The Last Days of Pompeii (1935/1h 36m/Drama/Ernest B. Schoedsack)
(10:15AM) The Slave (1962/1h 32m/Adventure/Sergio Corbucci)
(12:15PM) Land of the Pharaohs (1955/1h 46m/Adventure/Howard Hawks)
(2:15PM) The Silver Chalice (1954/2h 24m/Drama//Victor Saville)
(4:45PM) Quo Vadis (1951/2h 51m/Drama/Mervyn Le Roy)
(8:00PM) House of Bamboo (1955/1h 42m/Crime/Samuel Fuller
(10:00PM) Green Mansions (1959/1h 44m/Romance/Mel Ferrer)
TUE MAY 21
(12:00AM) Hell to Eternity (1960/2h 12m/WaPhil Karlson)
(2:30AM) Grand Prix (1966/2h 59m/Adventure/John Frankenheimer)
(6:00AM) Mr. Chump (1938/1h 1m/Comedy/William Clemens)
(7:15AM) Mr. Hex (1946/1h 3m/Comedy/William Beaudine)
(8:30AM) Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937/1h 26m/Musical/Alfred E. Green)
(10:00AM) Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938/1h 17m/Comedy/Leslie Goodwins)
(11:30AM) Mr. Imperium (1951/1h 27m/Romance/Don Hartman)
(1:00PM) Mr. And Mrs. North (1941/1h 7m/Mystery/Robert B. Sinclair)
(2:15PM) Mr. Skeffington (1945/2h 7m/Drama/Vincent Sherman)
(4:45PM) Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948/1h 34m/Comedy/H. C. Potter)
(6:30PM) Mister Cinderella (1936/1h 15m/Comedy/Edward Sedgwick)
(8:00PM) The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953/1h 28m/Musical/Roy Rowland)
(9:45PM) The Red Shoes (1948/2h 14m/Romance/Michael Powell)
WED MAY 22
(12:15AM) Donkey Skin (1970/1h 30m/Drama/Jacques Demy)
(2:00AM) The Glass Slipper (1955/1h 34m/Musical/Charles Walters)
(3:45AM) Brigadoon (19541h 48m/Musical/Vincente Minnelli)
(5:45AM) Thief of Bagdad (1940/1h 46m/Adventure/Ludwig Berger)
(7:45AM) Lord of the Flies (1963/1h 30m/Drama/Peter Brook)
(9:30AM) Tunes of Glory (1960/1h 45m/WaRonald Neame)
(11:30AM) Tom Jones (1963/2h 11m/Comedy/Tony Richardson)
(1:45PM) The Lady Vanishes (1938/1h 37m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(3:30PM) Oliver Twist (1948/1h 56m/Drama/David Lean)
(5:30PM) Sense and Sensibility (1995/2h 15m/Romance/Ang Lee)
(8:00PM) Marty (1955/1h 31m/Romance/Delbert Mann)
(9:45PM) Harvey (1950/1h 44m/Comedy/Henry Koster)
THU MAY 23
(12:00PM) Alice (1990/1h 25m/Comedy/Woody Allen)
(2:00AM) Tommy (1975/1h 51m/Musical/Ken Russell)
(4:00AMP Lenny (1974/1h 51/Drama/Ken Russell)
(6:00AM) Marriage on the Rocks (1965/1h 49m/Comedy/Jack Donohue)
(8:00AM) The Tender Trap (1955/1h 51m/Comedy/Charles Walters)
(10:00AM) Big City (1948/1h 43m/Crime/Norman Taurog)
(12:00PM) Neptune's Daughter (1949/1h 33m/Musical/Edward Buzzell)
(2:00PM) On the Town (1949/1h 38m/Musical/Gene Kelly)
(4:00PM) Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949/1h 33m/Musical/Busby Berkeley)
(5:45PM) Words and Music (1948/1h 59m/Musical/Norman Taurog)
(8:00PM) How Green Was My Valley (1941/1h 58m/Drama/John Ford)
(10:15PM) Seven Samurai (1956/2h 40m/Drama/Akira Kurosawa)
FRI MAY 24
(2:00AM) The Battle of Algiers (1966/2h 0h/WaGillo Pontecorvo)
(3:15AM) Lust for Life (1956/2h 2m/Drama/Vincente Minnelli)
(5:30AM) MGM Parade Show #11 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(6:00AM) A Day at the Races (1937/1h 45m/Comedy/Sam Wood)
(8:00AM) I Love You Again (1940/1h 39m/Comedy/W. S. Van Dyke II)
(10:00AM) The Loved One (1965/1h 56m/Comedy/Tony Richardson)
(12:15PM) The Awful Truth (1937/1h 30m/Comedy/Leo McCarey)
(2:00PM) No Time For Sergeants (1958/1h 59m/Comedy/Mervyn Le Roy)
(4:15PM) The Sunshine Boys (1975/1h 51m/Comedy/Herbert Ross)
(6:15PM) The Producers (1967/1h 28m/Comedy/Mel Brooks)
(8:00PM) The Caine Mutiny (1954/2h 5m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(10:15PM) Platoon (1986/2h 0m/WaOliver Stone)
SAT MAY 25
(12:30AM) Men in War (1957/1h 44m/WaAnthony Mann)
(2:15\AM) The Steel Helmet (1951/1h 24m/WaSamuel Fuller)
(4:00AM) Go for Broke! (1951/1h 32m/WaRobert Pirosh)
(5:45AM) The Human Comedy (1943/1h 58m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(7:45AM) Merrill's Marauders (1962/1h 38m/WaSamuel Fuller)
(9:30AM) They Were Expendable (1945/2h 15m/WaJohn Ford)
(12:00PM) Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943/2h 7m/Musical/David Butler)
(2:15PM) Onionhead (1958/1h 50m/Comedy/Norman Taurog)
(4:15PM) The Story of G. I. Joe (1945/1h 49m/WaWilliam A. Wellman)
(6:15PM) A Farewell to Arms (1932/1h 18m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(8:00PM) Attack (1956/1h 47m/WaRobert Aldrich)
(10:00PM) Captains of the Clouds (1942/1h 53m/WaMichael Curtiz)
SUN MAY 26
(12:00AM) Bad for Each Other (1954/1h 23m/Film-NoiIrving Rapper)
(1:45AM) Men Of The Fighting Lady (1954/1h 20m/WaAndrew Marton)
(3:15AM) The Red Badge Of Courage (1951/1h 9m/Drama/John Huston)
(4:45AM) Wings For The Eagle (1942/1h 23m/WaLloyd Bacon)
(6:15AM) The Fighting 69th (1940/1h 30m/WaWilliam Keighley)
(7:45AM) Mister Roberts (1955/2h 3m/Comedy/John Ford)
(10:00AM) Bad for Each Other (1954/1h 23m/Film-NoiIrving Rapper)
(11:45AM) The Naked and the Dead (1958/2h 11m/WaRaoul Walsh)
(2:15PM) The Dirty Dozen (1967/2h 29m/WaRobert Aldrich)
(5:00PM) The Great Escape (1963/2h 48m/WaJohn Sturges)
(8:00PM) The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944/40m/Documentary/Lt. Col. William Wyler)
(9:00PM) The Cold Blue (2018/1h 41m/Documentary/Erik Nelson)
(11:00PM) The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946/2h 52m/Drama/William Wyler)
MON MAY 27
(2:00AM) The Flying Fleet (1929/1h 27m/Silent/George Hill)
(2:15AM) The Flying Fleet (1929/1h 27m/Silent/George Hill)
(3:45AM) The Burmese Harp (1956/1h 56m/WaKon Ichikawa)
(4:00AM) The Burmese Harp (1956/1h 56m/WaKon Ichikawa)
(6:00AM) The Cranes Are Flying (1957/1h 34m/Romance/Mikhail Kalatozov)
(7:45AM) Appointment in Tokyo (1946/0h 55m/Documentary/Maj. Jack Hively)
(8:45AM) The McConnell Story (1955/1h 47m/Drama/Gordon Douglas)
(10:45AM) War Nurse (1930/1h 20m/WaEdgar Selwyn)
(12:15PM) Cry 'Havoc' (1944/1h 37m/WaRichard Thorpe)
(2:00PM) Bataan (1943/1h 54m/WaTay Garnett)
(4:00PM) The Rack (1956/1h 40m/Drama/Arnold Laven)
(5:45PM) Darby's Rangers (1958/2h 1m/WaWilliam A. Wellman)
(8:00PM) Three Came Home (1950/1h 46m/WaJean Negulesco)
(10:00PM) The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957/2h 41m/Drama/David Lean)
TUE MAY 28
(2:00AM) Assignment in Brittany (1943/1h 36m/Drama/Jack Conway)
(3:45AM) Sergeant York (1941/2h 14m/WaHoward Hawks)
(6:15AM) Mummy's Boys (1936/1h 8m/Comedy/Fred Guiol)
(7:30AM) My Demon Lover (1987/1h 27m/Comedy/Ted G, Vujovich)
(9:00AM) The Smiling Ghost (1941/1h 11m/Suspense/Lewis Seiler)
(10:30AM) Singapore Woman (1941/1h 4m/Drama/Jean Negulesco)
(11:45AM) The Reptile (1966/1h 30m/HorroJohn Gilling)
(1:30PM) Death Curse of Tartu (1966/HorroWilliam Grefé)
(3:00PM) Curse of the Demon (1958/1h 35m/HorroJacques Tourneur)
(4:30PM) The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964/1h 21m/HorroMichael Carreras)
(6:00PM) Sphinx (1981/1h 58m/Adventure/Franklin J. Schaffner)
(8:00PM) Jason And The Argonauts (1963/1h 44m/Adventure/Don Chaffey)
(10:00PM) King Kong (1933/1h 40m/HorroMerian C. Cooper)
WED MAY 29
(12:00AM) Metropolis (1926/2h 23m/Silent/Fritz Lang)
(2:45AM) Modern Times (1936/1h 27m/Silent/Charlie Chaplin)
(4:15AM) Eraserhead (1977/1h 40m/HorroDavid Lynch)
(6:00AM) Beauty and the Beast (1946.1h 35m/Romance/Jean Cocteau)
(7:45AM) The Merry Widow (1934/1h 39m/Musical/Ernst Lubitsch)
(9:30AM) The Red Danube (1949/1h 59m/Drama/George Sidney)
(11:45AM) Conquest (1937/1h 52m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(1:45PM) National Velvet (1944/2h 5m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(4:00PM) Invitation to the Dance (1956/1h 33m/Musical/Gene Kelly)
(5:45PM) The Sea of Grass (1947/2h 11m/Drama//Elia Kazan)
(10:00PM) Ninotchka (1939/1h 50m/Comedy/Ernst Lubitsch)
THU MAY 30
(12:00AM) Camille (1937/1h 48m/Romance/George Cukor)
(2:00AM) Suzy (1936/1h 39m/Drama/Geo. Fitzmaurice)
(3:45AM) Marius (1931/2h 5m/Comedy/Alexandre Korda)
(6:00AM) British Agent (1934/1h 21m/Suspense/Michael Curtiz)
(7:30AM) Crossroads (1942/1h 24m/Suspense/Jack Conway)
(9:00AM) Mission to Moscow (1943/2h 3m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(11:15AM) Princess O'Rourke (1943/1h 34m/Comedy/Norman Krasna)
(1:00PM) A Majority of One (1961/2h 33m/Comedy/Mervyn Le Roy)
(3:30PM) The Notorious Landlady (1962/2h 3m/Comedy/Richard Quine)
(5:45PM) The Ugly American (1963/2h 0h/Drama/George Englund)
(8:00PM) The Front Page (1974/1h 45m/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(10:00PM) The Front Page (1931/1h 41m/Comedy/Lewis Milestone)
FRI MAY 31
(12:00AM) His Girl Friday (1940/1h 32m/Comedy/Howard Hawks)
(2:00AM) Switching Channels (1988/1h 45m/Comedy/Ted Kotcheff)
(4:00AM) Hooper (1978/1h 39m/Comedy/Hal Needham)
(6:00AM) Wild Rovers (1971/1h 50m/Western/Blake Edwards)
(8:30AM) The Great Bank Hoax (1977/1h 33m/Comedy/Joseph Jacoby)
(10:15AM) Larceny, Inc. (1942/1h 35m/Comedy/Lloyd Bacon)
(1:30PM) Going in Style (1979/1h 37m/Comedy/Martin Brest)
(3:30PM) The Getaway (1972/2h 2m/Crime/Sam Peckinpah)
(5:45PM) Dog Day Afternoon (1975/2h 10m/Crime/Sidney Lumet)
(8:00PM) The Public Enemy (1931/1h 14m/Crime/William A. Wellman)
(9:30PM) Brian's Song (1971/1h 30m/Drama/Buzz Kulik)
(11:00PM) The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings (1976/1h 50m/Comedy/John Badham)
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(1:15AM) The Children's Hour (1961/1h 47m/Drama/William Wyler)
(3:15AM) The Apartment (1960/2h 5m/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(6:00AM) From the Earth to the Moon (1958/1h 40m/Science-Fiction/Byron Haskin)
(7:45AM) The Snow Devils (1965/1h 18m/HorroAntonio Margheriti)
(9:30AM) The Green Slime (1969/1h 30m/HorroKinji Fukasaku)
(11:15AM) Moon Zero Two (1969/1h 40m/Roy Ward Baker)
(1:15PM) Countdown (1968/1h 41m/Drama/Robert Altman)
(3:00PM) Toward the Unknown (1956/1h 55m/Drama/Mervyn Le Roy)
(5:00PM) Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959/1h 19m/HorroEdward D. Wood, Jr.)
(6:30PM) The Thing from Another World (1951/1h 27m/HorroChristian Nyby)
(8:00PM) Laura (1944/1h 28m/Film-NoiOtto Preminger)
(9:45PM) Rebecca (1940/1h 55m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(12:15AM) Marnie (1964/2h 10m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(2:45AM) Agatha (1979/1h 38m/Mystery/Michael Apted)
(4:30AM) Penelope (1966/1h 37m/Comedy/Arthur Hiller)
(6:30AM) The Angry Hills (1959/1h 45m/Suspense/Robert Aldrich)
(8:30AM) The Pride and the Passion (1957/2h 12m/Adventure/Stanley Kramer)
(11:00AM) Sweet November (1968/1h 54m/Romance/Robert Ellis Miller)
(1:00PM) My Fair Lady (1964/2h 50m/Musical/George Cukor)
(4:00PM) I Want To Live! (1958/2h 0m/Drama/Robert Wise)
(6:15PM) The Defiant Ones (1958/1h 37m/Drama/Stanley Kramer)
(8:00PM) No Greater Glory (1934/1h 57m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(9:00PM) Man’s Castle (1933/1h 6m/Romance/Frank Borzage
(11:00PM) Secrets (1933/1h 30m/Western/Frank Borzage)
(12:30AM) A Farewell to Arms (1932/1h 18m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(2:15AM) Stranded (1935/1h 16m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(3:30AM) **Desire (1963/1h 31m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(5:15AM) The Circle (1925/1h 0m/Silent/Frank Borzage)
(6:30AM) The Half Naked Truth (1933/1h 7m/Comedy/Gregory La Cava)
(7:45AM) Texas Carnival (1951/1h 17m/Comedy/Charles Walters)
(9:15AM) Maisie Was a Lady (1941/1h 19m/Comedy/Edwin L. Marin)
(10:45AM) Flamingo Road (1949/1h 34m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(12:30PM) The Unholy Three (1930/1h 12m/Crime/Jack Conway)
(1:45PM) The Mind Reader (1933/1h 9m/Drama/DirectoRoy Del Ruth)
(3:00PM) Lili (1953/1h 21m/Musical/Charles Walters)
(4:30PM) The Wagons Roll At Night (1941/1h 24m/Drama/Ray Enright)
(6:00PM) Carnival Story (1954/1h 35m/Drama/Kurt Neumann)
(8:00PM) Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982/1h 28m/Comedy/Carl Reiner)
(10:00PM) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988/1h 50m/Comedy/Frank Oz)
(12:00AM) Father of the Bride (1991/1h 45m/Comedy/Charles Shyer)
(2:00AM) Pennies From Heaven (1981/1h 47m/Musical/Herbert Ross)
(4:00AM) Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964/2h 3m/Musical/Gordon Douglas)
(6:15AM) Maya (1966/1h 31m/Adventure/John Berry)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: Grin and Share It (1957/0h 6m/Comedy/Michael Lah)
(8:07AM) Believe It or Not #10 (1932/0h 7m/Short/?)
(8:15AM) Glimpses of Peru (1937/0h 8m/Short/?)
(8:24AM) The Walking Dead (1936/1h 6m/HorroMichael Curtiz)
(9:30AM) Brush Roper (1955/0h 30mWestern/Stuart Heisler)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: Never Kick a Woman (1933/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:07AM) The Falcon Takes Over (1942/1h 3m/Mystery/Irving Reis)
(11:30AM) Buzzin' Around (1933/0h 20m/Comedy/Alfred J. Goulding)
(12:00PM) Tonight and Every Night (1945/1h 32m/Musical/Victor Saville)
(1:45PM) Angels in the Outfield (1951/1h 42m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(3:45PM) The Liquidator (1966/1h 44m/Suspense/Jack Cardiff)
(5:45PM) Billy Budd (1962/1h 52m/Drama/Peter Ustinov)
(8:00PM) A Face in the Crowd (1957/2h 6m/Drama/Elia Kazan)
(10:15PM) Ace In The Hole (1951/1h 59m/Drama/Billy Wilder)
(12:15AM) Dark Passage (1947/1h 46m/Film-NoiDelmer Daves)
(2:15AM) Yentl (1983/2h 14m/Musical/Barbra Streisand)
(4:30AM) Portnoy's Complaint (1972/1h 41m/Drama/Ernest Lehman)
(6:15AM) Harlan County, USA (1976/1h 43m/Documentary/Barbara Kopple)
(8:15AM) Black Fury (1935/1h 32m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(10:00AM) Dark Passage (1947/1h 46m/Film-NoiDelmer Daves)
(12:00PM) Random Harvest (1942/2h 4m/Romance/Mervyn Le Roy)
(2:30PM) Raintree County (1957/3h 7m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(5:30PM) Gypsy (1962/2h 29m/Musical/Mervyn Le Roy)
(8:00PM) The Big Trail (1930/1h 50m/Western/Raoul Walsh)
(10:15PM) White Heat (1949/1h 54m/Crime/Raoul Walsh)
(12:15AM) The First Auto (1927/1h 15m/Silent/Roy Del Ruth)
(2:00AM) A River Called Titas (1973/2h 39m/Drama/Ritwik Ghatak)
(5:00AM) Busses Roar (1942/0h 58m/Drama/D. Ross Lederman)
(6:00AM) I Loved a Woman (1933/1h 30m/Drama/Alfred E. Green)
(7:45AM) The Keyhole (1933./1h 9m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(9:00AM) Age of Indiscretion (1935/1h 18m/Drama/Edward Ludwig)
(10:30AM) My Past (1931/1h 23m/Romance/Roy Del Ruth)
(11:45AM) Mannequin (1938/1h 35m/Romance/Lew Borzage)
(1:30PM) The Common Law (1932/1h 15m/Drama/Paul L. Stein)
(3:00PM) His Brother's Wife (1936/1h 30m/Romance/W. S. Van Dyke)
(4:30PM) Man On Fire (1957/1h 35m/Drama/Ranald Macdougall)
(6:15PM) One is a Lonely Number (1972/1h 37m/Drama/Mel Stuart)
(8:00PM) The Cheat (1915/0h42m/Silent/Cecil B. De Mille )
(9:15PM) The Dragon Painter (1919/0h 53m/Silent/William Worthington)
(10:15PM) The Tong Man (1919/0h 58m/Crime/William Worthington)
(11:30PM) Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood (2019/0h 54m/Documentary/Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg)
(12:30AM) China Sky (1945/1h 18m/WaRay Enright)
(2:00AM) Sayonara (1957/2h 27m/Romance/Joshua Logan)
(6:00AM) Bed of Roses (1933/1h 7m/Drama/Gregory Lacava)
(7:15AM) Honeysuckle Rose (1980/1h 59m/Drama/Jerry Schatzberg)
(9:30AM) The Subject Was Roses (1968/1h 47m/Drama/Ulu Grosbard)
(11:30AM) The Blue Gardenia (1953/1h 30m/Suspense/Fritz Lang)
(1:00PM) Inside Daisy Clover (1965/2h 8m/Drama/Robert Mulligan)
(3:15PM) Brooklyn Orchid (1942/0h 50m/Comedy/Kurt Neumann)
(4:15PM) Brother Orchid (1940/1h 30m/Crime/Lloyd Bacon)
(6:00PM) Black Narcissus (1947/1h 39m/Drama/Michael Powell)
(8:00PM) North by Northwest (1959/2h 16m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(10:30PM) A Matter of Life and Death (1947/1h 44m/Romance/Michael Powell)
(12:30AM) Forbidden Planet (1956/1h 38m/Science-Fiction/Fred Mcleod Wilcox)
(2:15AM) Citizen Kane (1941/1h 59m/Drama/Orson Welles)
(4:30AM) The Fountainhead (1949/1h 54m/Drama/King Vidor)
(6:30AM) The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968/2h 42m/Drama/Michael Anderson)
(9:30AM) Lone Star (1952/1h 34m/Western/Vincent Sherman)
(11:30AM) Rio Bravo (1959/2h 21m/Western/Howard Hawks)
(2:00PM) The Westerner (1940/1h 40m/Western/William Wyler)
(4:00PM) The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972/2h 0m/Western/John Huston)
(6:15PM) A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966/1h 35m/Western/Fielder Cook)
(8:00PM) Shane (1953/1h 58m/Western/George Stevens)
(10:15PM) Hud (1963/1h 52m/Western/Martin Ritt)
(12:15AM) Spartacus (1960/3h 2m/Drama/Stanley Kubrick)
(3:45AM) Heidi (1937/1h 28m/Drama/Allan Dwan)
(5:30AM) Kim (1951/1h 53m/Adventure/Victor Saville)
(7:30AM) Dance, Fools, Dance (1931/1h 21m/Drama/Harry Beaumont)
(9:00AM) Possessed (1931/1h 12m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(10:30AM) Laughing Sinners (1931/1h 11m/Romance/Harry Beaumont)
(11:45AM) Dancing Lady (1933/1h 22m/Musical/Robert Z. Leonard)
(1:30PM) Forsaking All Others (1934/1h 24m/Romance/W. S. Van Dyke)
(3:00PM) Chained (1934/1h 11m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(4:30PM) Love on the Run (1936/1h 20m/Romance/W. S. Van Dyke)
(6:00PM) Boom Town (1940/1h 56m/Adventure/Jack Conway)
(8:00PM) History Is Made at Night (1937/1h 37m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(10:00PM) Smilin' Through (1941/1h 40m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(12:00AM) Seven Sweethearts (1942/1h 38m/Musical/Frank Borzage)
(1:45AM) Flirtation Walk (1934/1h 37m/Musical/Frank Borzage)
(3:30AM) Shipmates Forever (1935/1h 49m/Musical/Frank Borzage)
(5:30AM) Hearts Divided (1936/1h 27m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(7:00AM) No Other Woman (1933/0h 56m/Drama/J. Walter Ruben)
(8:00AM) Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936/1h 38m/Drama/John Cromwell)
(10:00AM) The Prisoner of Zenda (1937/1h 41m/Adventure/John Cromwell)
(12:00PM) Viva Villa! (1934/1h 55m/Western/Jack Conway)
(2:00PM) A Star Is Born (1937/1h 51m/Romance/William A. Wellman)
(4:00PM) Reckless (1935/1h 36m/Romance/Victor Fleming)
(5:45PM) A Tale of Two Cities (1935/2h/Drama/Jack Conway)
(8:00PM) Rebel Without a Cause (1955/1h 51m/Drama/Nicholas Ray)
(10:00PM) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962/1h 44m/Drama/Tony Richardson)
(12:00AM) Rumble Fish (1983/1h 34m/Action/Francis Ford Coppola)
(2:00AM) Wild Boys of the Road (1933/1h 17m/Drama/William A. Wellman(
(3:30AM) Crime School (1938/1h 26m/Drama/Lewis Seiler)
(5:00AM) Haunted Gold (1932/58m/Western/Mack V. Wright)
(6:00AM) Jungle Book (1942/1h 49m/Adventure/Zoltan Korda)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: Little Buck Cheeser (1937/0h 7m/Animation/Rudolf Ising)
(8:08AM) Believe It or Not #11 (1932/0h 7m/Documentary/?)
(8:16AM) India on Parade (1937/9m/Short/?)
(8:26AM) Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958/1h 5m/HorroNathan Hertz)
(9:30AM) Tom and Jerry (1955/0h 30m/Drama/Leo McCarey)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: Little Swee' Pea (1936/0h 7m/Animation/Dave Fleischer)
(10:08AM) The Falcon's Brother (1942/1h 3m/Mystery/Stanley Logan)
(11:30AM) Forbidden Passage (1941/0h 20m/Short/Fred Zinnemann)
(12:00PM) Sweet Charity (1969/2h 29m/Musical/Bob Fosse)
(2:45PM) Point Blank (1967/1h 32m/Crime/John Boorman)
(4:30PM) Roadblock (1951/1h 13m/Film-NoiHarold Daniels)
(6:00PM) American Graffiti (1973/1h 49m/Comedy/George Lucas)
(8:00PM) The Fisher King (1991/2h 17m/Dramedy/Terry Gilliam)
(10:30PM) Synecdoche, New York (2008/2h 4m/Dramedy/Charlie Kaufman)
(12:45AM) Follow Me Quietly (1949/0h 59m/Film-NoiRichard O. Fleischer)
(2:15AM) Murder, She Said (1961/1h 26m/Mystery/George Pollock)
(4:00AM) Murder at the Gallop (1963/1h 21m/Mystery/George Pollock)
(5:30AM) MGM Parade Show #11 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(6:00AM) Three Daring Daughters (1948/1h 55m/Musical/Fred M. Wilcox)
(8:00AM) Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960/1h 51m/Comedy/Charles Walters)
(10:00AM) Follow Me Quietly (1949/0h 59m/Film-NoiRichard O. Fleischer)
(11:15AM) So Big (1953/1h 41m/Romance/Robert Wise)
(1:15PM) Pocketful of Miracles (1961/2h 16m/Comedy/Frank Capra)
(3:45PM) Mildred Pierce (1945/1h 53m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(5:45PM) Imitation of Life (1959/2h 5m/Romance/Douglas Sirk)
(8:00PM) I Remember Mama (1948/2h 14m/Drama/George Stevens)
(10:30PM) Yours, Mine, and Ours (1968/1h 51m/Comedy/Melville Shavelson)
(12:30AM) The Merry Widow (1925/1h 51m/Silent/Erich Von Stroheim)
(3:00AM) Unknown Pleasures (2002/1h 52m/Comedy/Jia Zhang-ke)
(5:00AM) The World (2004/2h 19m/Adventure/Jia Zhang-ke)
(7:30AM) Night Flight (1933/1h 24m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(9:00AM) Sadie McKee (1934/1h 30m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(10:45AM) Song of Love (1947/1h 59m/Western/Clarence Brown)
(12:45PM) Intruder in the Dust (1949/1h 29m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(2:15PM) White Cliffs Of Dover (1944/2h 6m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(4:30PM) Edison, the Man (1940/1h 47m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(6:30PM) Wife Vs. Secretary (1936/1h 28m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(8:00PM) Tokyo Joe (1949/1h 28m/Suspense/Stuart Heisler)
(9:45PM) The Geisha Boy (1958/1h 38m/Comedy/Frank Tashlin)
(11:45PM) Daughter of the Dragon (1931/1h 10m/Crime/Lloyd Corrigan)
(1:00AM) Daughter of Shanghai (1937/1h 3m/Crime/Robert Florey)
(2:15AM) Escapade in Japan (1957/1h 33m/Adventure/Arthur Lubin)
(4:00AM) Bridge to the Sun (1961/1h 52m/Drama/Etienne Périer)
(6:00AM) Key Largo (1948/1h 41m/Crime/John Huston)
(8:00AM) Wind Across the Everglades (1958/1h 33m/Adventure/Nicholas Ray)
(9:45AM) Sweet Bird of Youth (1962/2h 0m/Drama/Richard Brooks)
(12:00PM) Bright Road (1953/1h 9m/Drama/Gerald Mayer)
(1:15PM) Good-Bye, My Lady (1956/1h 35m/Drama/William A. Wellman)
(3:00PM) Louisiana Story (1948/1h 17m/Documentary/Robert Flaherty)
(4:30PM) Cry of the Hunted (1953/1h 20m/Drama/Joseph H. Lewis)
(6:00PM) The Drowning Pool (1975/1h 46m/Mystery/Stuart Rosenberg)
(8:00PM) Rancho Notorious (1952/1h 29m/Western/Fritz Lang)
(9:45PM) Beach Party (1963/1h 41m/Musical/William Asher)
(11:30PM) Breathless (1983/1h 40m/Drama/Jim McBride)
(1:30AM) Two Weeks in Another Town (1962/1h 47m/Drama/Vincente Minnelli)
(3:30AM) Querelle (1982/1h 48m/Drama/Rainer Werner Fassbinder)
(5:30AM) The Boy Friend (1971/1h 48m/Musical/Ken Russell)
(7:30AM) Design for Scandal (1941/1h 25m/Romance/Norman Taurog)
(9:00AM) Live, Love and Learn (1937/1h 18m/Comedy/Geo. Fitzmaurice)
(10:30AM) The Kid from Kokomo (1939/1h 35m/Comedy/Lewis Seiler)
(12:15PM) Tender Comrade (1943/1h 42m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(2:15PM) A Guy Named Joe (1943/2h 0m/Romance/Victor Fleming)
(4:30PM) We Who Are Young (1940/1h 19m/Romance/Harold S. Bucquet)
(6:00PM) Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945/1h 45m/Drama/Roy Rowland)
(8:00PM) Gigi (1958/1h 56m/Musical/Vincente Minnelli)
(10:15PM) Lili (1953/1h 21m/Musical/Charles Walters)
(12:00AM) Oliver! (1968/2h 33m/Musical/Carol Reed)
(2:45AM) Roberta (1935/1h 25m/Musical/William A. Seiter)
(4:45AM) Mame (1974/2h 12m/Musical/Gene Saks)
(7:15AM) The Pitfall (1948/1h 24m/Film-NoiAndre De Toth)
(9:00AM) The Set-Up (1949/1h 12m/Drama/Robert Wise)
(10:15AM) The Maltese Falcon (1941/1h 40m/Mystery/John Huston)
(12:00PM) Lady in the Lake (1947/1h 43m/Mystery/Robert Montgomery)
(2:00PM) They Live by Night (1948/1h 35m/Crime/Nicholas Ray)
(4:00PM) The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946/1h 56m/Film-NoiLewis Milestone)
(6:00PM) The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946/1h 51m/Film-NoiTay Garnett)
(8:00PM) The Mortal Storm (1940/1h 40m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(10:00PM) Three Comrades (1938/1h 40m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(12:00AM) Flight Command (1940/1h 50m/Adventure/Frank Borzage)
(2:15AM) The Spanish Main (1945/1h 40m/Adventure/Frank Borzage)
(4:15AM) Strange Cargo (1940/1h 45m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(6:15AM) The Shining Hour (1938/1h 20m/Drama/Frank Borzage)
(7:45AM) One of Our Spies Is Missing (1966/1h 0m/Adventure/E. Darrell Hallenbeck)
(9:30AM) Where the Spies Are (1965/1h 53m/Comedy/Val Guest)
(11:30AM) The Prize (1963/2h 16m/Mystery/Mark Robson)
(2:00PM) The Venetian Affair (1967/1h 32m//Mystery/Jerry Thorpe)
(3:45PM) How to Steal the World (1968/1h 26m/Adventure/Sutton Roley)
(5:15PM) 36 Hours (1964/1h 55m/WaGeorge Seaton)
(7:15PM) MGM Parade Show #11 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(8:00PM) Separate But Equal (1991/3h 10m/History/?)
(11:30PM) The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988/4h 11m/Drama/?)
(4:00AM) Freedom on My Mind (1994/1h 45m/Documentary/Connie Field)
(6:00AM) Gunga Din (1939/1h 57m/Adventure/George Stevens)
(8:00AM) MGM CARTOONS: Old Smokey (1938/0h 7m/Animation/William Hanna)
(8:08AM) Believe It or Not #12 (1932/0h 8m/Documentary/?)
(8:17AM) Natural Wonders of the West (1938/0h 8m/Documentary/James H Smith)
(8:27AM) Devil's Island (1940/1h 2m/Drama/William Clemens)
(9:30AM) Rookie Of The Year (1955/Comedy/John Ford)
(10:00AM) POPEYE: Hold the Wire (1933/0h 6m/Animation/Dave Fleisher)
(10:07AM) Falcon in Danger (1943/1h 13m/Mystery/William Clemens)
(11:30AM) The Song of Fame (1934/0h 21m/Short/Joseph Henabery)
(12:00PM) The Great Ziegfeld (1936/3h 0m/Musical/Robert Z. Leonard)
(3:15PM) The FBI Story (1959/2h 29m/Crime/Mervyn Le Roy)
(6:00PM) Cahill, U.S. Marshal (1973/1h 43m/Western/Andrew V. McLaglen)
(8:00PM) Jailhouse Rock (1957/1h 36m/Musical/Richard Thorpe)
(10:00PM) Forty Guns (1957/1h 18m/Western/Samuel Fuller)
(12:00AM) Take Aim at the Police Van (1960/1h 19m/Film-NoiSeijun Suzuki)
(1:45AM) The Cowboys (1972/8m/Western/Mark Rydell)
(4:00AM) Chisum (1970/1h 50m/Western/Andrew V. McLaglen)
(6:00AM) Behind Office Doors (1931/1h 26m/Drama/Melville Brown)
(7:30AM) The Boss Didn't Say Good Morning (1937/10m/Short/Jacques Tourneur)
(8:00AM) Executive Suite (1954/1h 44m/Drama/Robert Wise)
(10:00AM) Take Aim at the Police Van (1960/1h 19m/Film-NoiSeijun Suzuki)
(11:45AM) The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1961/1h 44m/Drama/José Quintero)
(1:45PM) Sex and the Single Girl (1964/1h 54m/Comedy/Richard Quine)
(3:45PM) Adam's Rib (1949/1h 41m/Comedy/George Cukor)
(5:45PM) Some Like It Hot (1959/2h 0m/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(8:00PM) The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984/1h 34m/Musical/Frank Oz)
(10:00PM) Little Shop of Horrors (1986/1h 28m/Musical/Frank Oz)
(12:00AM) The Kiss (1929/50m/Silent/Jacques Feyder)
(12:50AM) Love (1927/1h 22m/Silent/Edmund Goulding)
(2:30AM) No End (1985/1h 44m/Drama/Krzysztof Kieslowski)
(4:30AM) Blind Chance (1981/2h 2m/Drama/Krzysztof Kieslowski)
(6:45AM) Athena (1954/1h 36m/Musical/Richard Thorpe)
(8:30AM) The Last Days of Pompeii (1935/1h 36m/Drama/Ernest B. Schoedsack)
(10:15AM) The Slave (1962/1h 32m/Adventure/Sergio Corbucci)
(12:15PM) Land of the Pharaohs (1955/1h 46m/Adventure/Howard Hawks)
(2:15PM) The Silver Chalice (1954/2h 24m/Drama//Victor Saville)
(4:45PM) Quo Vadis (1951/2h 51m/Drama/Mervyn Le Roy)
(8:00PM) House of Bamboo (1955/1h 42m/Crime/Samuel Fuller
(10:00PM) Green Mansions (1959/1h 44m/Romance/Mel Ferrer)
(12:00AM) Hell to Eternity (1960/2h 12m/WaPhil Karlson)
(2:30AM) Grand Prix (1966/2h 59m/Adventure/John Frankenheimer)
(6:00AM) Mr. Chump (1938/1h 1m/Comedy/William Clemens)
(7:15AM) Mr. Hex (1946/1h 3m/Comedy/William Beaudine)
(8:30AM) Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937/1h 26m/Musical/Alfred E. Green)
(10:00AM) Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938/1h 17m/Comedy/Leslie Goodwins)
(11:30AM) Mr. Imperium (1951/1h 27m/Romance/Don Hartman)
(1:00PM) Mr. And Mrs. North (1941/1h 7m/Mystery/Robert B. Sinclair)
(2:15PM) Mr. Skeffington (1945/2h 7m/Drama/Vincent Sherman)
(4:45PM) Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948/1h 34m/Comedy/H. C. Potter)
(6:30PM) Mister Cinderella (1936/1h 15m/Comedy/Edward Sedgwick)
(8:00PM) The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953/1h 28m/Musical/Roy Rowland)
(9:45PM) The Red Shoes (1948/2h 14m/Romance/Michael Powell)
(12:15AM) Donkey Skin (1970/1h 30m/Drama/Jacques Demy)
(2:00AM) The Glass Slipper (1955/1h 34m/Musical/Charles Walters)
(3:45AM) Brigadoon (19541h 48m/Musical/Vincente Minnelli)
(5:45AM) Thief of Bagdad (1940/1h 46m/Adventure/Ludwig Berger)
(7:45AM) Lord of the Flies (1963/1h 30m/Drama/Peter Brook)
(9:30AM) Tunes of Glory (1960/1h 45m/WaRonald Neame)
(11:30AM) Tom Jones (1963/2h 11m/Comedy/Tony Richardson)
(1:45PM) The Lady Vanishes (1938/1h 37m/Suspense/Alfred Hitchcock)
(3:30PM) Oliver Twist (1948/1h 56m/Drama/David Lean)
(5:30PM) Sense and Sensibility (1995/2h 15m/Romance/Ang Lee)
(8:00PM) Marty (1955/1h 31m/Romance/Delbert Mann)
(9:45PM) Harvey (1950/1h 44m/Comedy/Henry Koster)
(12:00PM) Alice (1990/1h 25m/Comedy/Woody Allen)
(2:00AM) Tommy (1975/1h 51m/Musical/Ken Russell)
(4:00AMP Lenny (1974/1h 51/Drama/Ken Russell)
(6:00AM) Marriage on the Rocks (1965/1h 49m/Comedy/Jack Donohue)
(8:00AM) The Tender Trap (1955/1h 51m/Comedy/Charles Walters)
(10:00AM) Big City (1948/1h 43m/Crime/Norman Taurog)
(12:00PM) Neptune's Daughter (1949/1h 33m/Musical/Edward Buzzell)
(2:00PM) On the Town (1949/1h 38m/Musical/Gene Kelly)
(4:00PM) Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949/1h 33m/Musical/Busby Berkeley)
(5:45PM) Words and Music (1948/1h 59m/Musical/Norman Taurog)
(8:00PM) How Green Was My Valley (1941/1h 58m/Drama/John Ford)
(10:15PM) Seven Samurai (1956/2h 40m/Drama/Akira Kurosawa)
(2:00AM) The Battle of Algiers (1966/2h 0h/WaGillo Pontecorvo)
(3:15AM) Lust for Life (1956/2h 2m/Drama/Vincente Minnelli)
(5:30AM) MGM Parade Show #11 (1955/0h 25m/Documentary/?)
(6:00AM) A Day at the Races (1937/1h 45m/Comedy/Sam Wood)
(8:00AM) I Love You Again (1940/1h 39m/Comedy/W. S. Van Dyke II)
(10:00AM) The Loved One (1965/1h 56m/Comedy/Tony Richardson)
(12:15PM) The Awful Truth (1937/1h 30m/Comedy/Leo McCarey)
(2:00PM) No Time For Sergeants (1958/1h 59m/Comedy/Mervyn Le Roy)
(4:15PM) The Sunshine Boys (1975/1h 51m/Comedy/Herbert Ross)
(6:15PM) The Producers (1967/1h 28m/Comedy/Mel Brooks)
(8:00PM) The Caine Mutiny (1954/2h 5m/Drama/Edward Dmytryk)
(10:15PM) Platoon (1986/2h 0m/WaOliver Stone)
(12:30AM) Men in War (1957/1h 44m/WaAnthony Mann)
(2:15\AM) The Steel Helmet (1951/1h 24m/WaSamuel Fuller)
(4:00AM) Go for Broke! (1951/1h 32m/WaRobert Pirosh)
(5:45AM) The Human Comedy (1943/1h 58m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(7:45AM) Merrill's Marauders (1962/1h 38m/WaSamuel Fuller)
(9:30AM) They Were Expendable (1945/2h 15m/WaJohn Ford)
(12:00PM) Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943/2h 7m/Musical/David Butler)
(2:15PM) Onionhead (1958/1h 50m/Comedy/Norman Taurog)
(4:15PM) The Story of G. I. Joe (1945/1h 49m/WaWilliam A. Wellman)
(6:15PM) A Farewell to Arms (1932/1h 18m/Romance/Frank Borzage)
(8:00PM) Attack (1956/1h 47m/WaRobert Aldrich)
(10:00PM) Captains of the Clouds (1942/1h 53m/WaMichael Curtiz)
(12:00AM) Bad for Each Other (1954/1h 23m/Film-NoiIrving Rapper)
(1:45AM) Men Of The Fighting Lady (1954/1h 20m/WaAndrew Marton)
(3:15AM) The Red Badge Of Courage (1951/1h 9m/Drama/John Huston)
(4:45AM) Wings For The Eagle (1942/1h 23m/WaLloyd Bacon)
(6:15AM) The Fighting 69th (1940/1h 30m/WaWilliam Keighley)
(7:45AM) Mister Roberts (1955/2h 3m/Comedy/John Ford)
(10:00AM) Bad for Each Other (1954/1h 23m/Film-NoiIrving Rapper)
(11:45AM) The Naked and the Dead (1958/2h 11m/WaRaoul Walsh)
(2:15PM) The Dirty Dozen (1967/2h 29m/WaRobert Aldrich)
(5:00PM) The Great Escape (1963/2h 48m/WaJohn Sturges)
(8:00PM) The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944/40m/Documentary/Lt. Col. William Wyler)
(9:00PM) The Cold Blue (2018/1h 41m/Documentary/Erik Nelson)
(11:00PM) The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946/2h 52m/Drama/William Wyler)
(2:00AM) The Flying Fleet (1929/1h 27m/Silent/George Hill)
(2:15AM) The Flying Fleet (1929/1h 27m/Silent/George Hill)
(3:45AM) The Burmese Harp (1956/1h 56m/WaKon Ichikawa)
(4:00AM) The Burmese Harp (1956/1h 56m/WaKon Ichikawa)
(6:00AM) The Cranes Are Flying (1957/1h 34m/Romance/Mikhail Kalatozov)
(7:45AM) Appointment in Tokyo (1946/0h 55m/Documentary/Maj. Jack Hively)
(8:45AM) The McConnell Story (1955/1h 47m/Drama/Gordon Douglas)
(10:45AM) War Nurse (1930/1h 20m/WaEdgar Selwyn)
(12:15PM) Cry 'Havoc' (1944/1h 37m/WaRichard Thorpe)
(2:00PM) Bataan (1943/1h 54m/WaTay Garnett)
(4:00PM) The Rack (1956/1h 40m/Drama/Arnold Laven)
(5:45PM) Darby's Rangers (1958/2h 1m/WaWilliam A. Wellman)
(8:00PM) Three Came Home (1950/1h 46m/WaJean Negulesco)
(10:00PM) The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957/2h 41m/Drama/David Lean)
(2:00AM) Assignment in Brittany (1943/1h 36m/Drama/Jack Conway)
(3:45AM) Sergeant York (1941/2h 14m/WaHoward Hawks)
(6:15AM) Mummy's Boys (1936/1h 8m/Comedy/Fred Guiol)
(7:30AM) My Demon Lover (1987/1h 27m/Comedy/Ted G, Vujovich)
(9:00AM) The Smiling Ghost (1941/1h 11m/Suspense/Lewis Seiler)
(10:30AM) Singapore Woman (1941/1h 4m/Drama/Jean Negulesco)
(11:45AM) The Reptile (1966/1h 30m/HorroJohn Gilling)
(1:30PM) Death Curse of Tartu (1966/HorroWilliam Grefé)
(3:00PM) Curse of the Demon (1958/1h 35m/HorroJacques Tourneur)
(4:30PM) The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964/1h 21m/HorroMichael Carreras)
(6:00PM) Sphinx (1981/1h 58m/Adventure/Franklin J. Schaffner)
(8:00PM) Jason And The Argonauts (1963/1h 44m/Adventure/Don Chaffey)
(10:00PM) King Kong (1933/1h 40m/HorroMerian C. Cooper)
(12:00AM) Metropolis (1926/2h 23m/Silent/Fritz Lang)
(2:45AM) Modern Times (1936/1h 27m/Silent/Charlie Chaplin)
(4:15AM) Eraserhead (1977/1h 40m/HorroDavid Lynch)
(6:00AM) Beauty and the Beast (1946.1h 35m/Romance/Jean Cocteau)
(7:45AM) The Merry Widow (1934/1h 39m/Musical/Ernst Lubitsch)
(9:30AM) The Red Danube (1949/1h 59m/Drama/George Sidney)
(11:45AM) Conquest (1937/1h 52m/Romance/Clarence Brown)
(1:45PM) National Velvet (1944/2h 5m/Drama/Clarence Brown)
(4:00PM) Invitation to the Dance (1956/1h 33m/Musical/Gene Kelly)
(5:45PM) The Sea of Grass (1947/2h 11m/Drama//Elia Kazan)
(10:00PM) Ninotchka (1939/1h 50m/Comedy/Ernst Lubitsch)
(12:00AM) Camille (1937/1h 48m/Romance/George Cukor)
(2:00AM) Suzy (1936/1h 39m/Drama/Geo. Fitzmaurice)
(3:45AM) Marius (1931/2h 5m/Comedy/Alexandre Korda)
(6:00AM) British Agent (1934/1h 21m/Suspense/Michael Curtiz)
(7:30AM) Crossroads (1942/1h 24m/Suspense/Jack Conway)
(9:00AM) Mission to Moscow (1943/2h 3m/Drama/Michael Curtiz)
(11:15AM) Princess O'Rourke (1943/1h 34m/Comedy/Norman Krasna)
(1:00PM) A Majority of One (1961/2h 33m/Comedy/Mervyn Le Roy)
(3:30PM) The Notorious Landlady (1962/2h 3m/Comedy/Richard Quine)
(5:45PM) The Ugly American (1963/2h 0h/Drama/George Englund)
(8:00PM) The Front Page (1974/1h 45m/Comedy/Billy Wilder)
(10:00PM) The Front Page (1931/1h 41m/Comedy/Lewis Milestone)
(12:00AM) His Girl Friday (1940/1h 32m/Comedy/Howard Hawks)
(2:00AM) Switching Channels (1988/1h 45m/Comedy/Ted Kotcheff)
(4:00AM) Hooper (1978/1h 39m/Comedy/Hal Needham)
(6:00AM) Wild Rovers (1971/1h 50m/Western/Blake Edwards)
(8:30AM) The Great Bank Hoax (1977/1h 33m/Comedy/Joseph Jacoby)
(10:15AM) Larceny, Inc. (1942/1h 35m/Comedy/Lloyd Bacon)
(1:30PM) Going in Style (1979/1h 37m/Comedy/Martin Brest)
(3:30PM) The Getaway (1972/2h 2m/Crime/Sam Peckinpah)
(5:45PM) Dog Day Afternoon (1975/2h 10m/Crime/Sidney Lumet)
(8:00PM) The Public Enemy (1931/1h 14m/Crime/William A. Wellman)
(9:30PM) Brian's Song (1971/1h 30m/Drama/Buzz Kulik)
(11:00PM) The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings (1976/1h 50m/Comedy/John Badham)
2024.04.28 20:57 Rockysbuddy [WTS] Fresh Mexican Silver Coinage, Blue Pack Eisenhower Dollars, Raw Trimes, 5 Dollar Lib, Cuban Silver (just one), Gold Pamp
Hey folks offering left overs from the last sale plus some new fresh material I picked up this week not a huge volume but some better Mexican pieces that are very affordable.
Proof
GOLD:
5g Pamp Lunar Dog 2018 - 410
1888-S $5 Liberty Old Anacs soapbox EF45 - 625
Silver FRESH:
6x Blue Envelope 40% Eisenhower Silver Dollars (1x 1971, 1x 1972, 2x 1973, 2x 1974) - 11.50 each pick or buy all at 11 each
2023 Morgan and Peace RP 2 Coin Set in OGP - 180
2015 1/2oz War in the Pacific Perth - 13.75 SOLD
2x Rarities Mint 1oz Silver Mickey's Magic Good Luck with COA (red box or blue box) - 50 each
SILVER LEFTOVERS:
1oz CMX Eagle Generic Trade Unit - 28.25
1oz 1972 Universario Trade Unit - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Salk Vaccine Hamilton Mint Bar - 28.50 SOLD
1x 1oz Jackson Precious Metals Bar - 45
1x 1oz Apmex American Flag Bar - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Anaheim Metals Co USVI typically a much pricier bar but this one seems to have been acid tested only weighs 30 grams crater in one side see photos - 35
1x 1988 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 43
1x 1995 1oz Silver Eagle BU Some edge toning - 35
1x 1989 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 35
1x 9.90oz American Credit Silver Poured Vintage Bar - 360
COINS:
1x 1926 Sesquicentennial AU cleaned - 65
1x 1925 Lexington Concord XF Cleaned - 55
1x 1936-D San Diego Commem Unc - 105
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
Mexican/Cuban Coins:
1916 Cuban 20 Centavos this is the only year with a proof - 25
1943 Mexican 50 Centavos - 10
1943 Mexican Un Peso - 20
1922 Mexican Un Peso - 22
1948 Mexican Cinco Peso Cuauhtemoc - 32 SOLD
1947 Mexican Un Peso Cap Morelos - 12
1883 Mexican 25 Centavos cap and scale (has graffiti engravings see photos) - 22 SOLD
1870 Mexican 50 Centavos cap and scale (rim ding on rev otherwise super original coin) - 45 SOLD
Payment (friends family feeless only no notes emoji only):
Zelle (very preferred), Venmo, Cashapp, Apple Pay, Echeck, Wire, PPFF
Shipping:
0-10oz 5 bucks ground advantage bubbler mailer
10oz+ 9 bucks priority small flat rate box
Thank you, if I missed anything please let me know! Taking pics of the trimes is admittedly very difficult please let me know if you'd like more or a video.
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Proof
GOLD:
5g Pamp Lunar Dog 2018 - 410
1888-S $5 Liberty Old Anacs soapbox EF45 - 625
Silver FRESH:
6x Blue Envelope 40% Eisenhower Silver Dollars (1x 1971, 1x 1972, 2x 1973, 2x 1974) - 11.50 each pick or buy all at 11 each
2023 Morgan and Peace RP 2 Coin Set in OGP - 180
2015 1/2oz War in the Pacific Perth - 13.75 SOLD
2x Rarities Mint 1oz Silver Mickey's Magic Good Luck with COA (red box or blue box) - 50 each
SILVER LEFTOVERS:
1oz CMX Eagle Generic Trade Unit - 28.25
1oz 1972 Universario Trade Unit - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Salk Vaccine Hamilton Mint Bar - 28.50 SOLD
1x 1oz Jackson Precious Metals Bar - 45
1x 1oz Apmex American Flag Bar - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Anaheim Metals Co USVI typically a much pricier bar but this one seems to have been acid tested only weighs 30 grams crater in one side see photos - 35
1x 1988 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 43
1x 1995 1oz Silver Eagle BU Some edge toning - 35
1x 1989 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 35
1x 9.90oz American Credit Silver Poured Vintage Bar - 360
COINS:
1x 1926 Sesquicentennial AU cleaned - 65
1x 1925 Lexington Concord XF Cleaned - 55
1x 1936-D San Diego Commem Unc - 105
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
Mexican/Cuban Coins:
1916 Cuban 20 Centavos this is the only year with a proof - 25
1943 Mexican 50 Centavos - 10
1943 Mexican Un Peso - 20
1922 Mexican Un Peso - 22
1948 Mexican Cinco Peso Cuauhtemoc - 32 SOLD
1947 Mexican Un Peso Cap Morelos - 12
1883 Mexican 25 Centavos cap and scale (has graffiti engravings see photos) - 22 SOLD
1870 Mexican 50 Centavos cap and scale (rim ding on rev otherwise super original coin) - 45 SOLD
Payment (friends family feeless only no notes emoji only):
Zelle (very preferred), Venmo, Cashapp, Apple Pay, Echeck, Wire, PPFF
Shipping:
0-10oz 5 bucks ground advantage bubbler mailer
10oz+ 9 bucks priority small flat rate box
Thank you, if I missed anything please let me know! Taking pics of the trimes is admittedly very difficult please let me know if you'd like more or a video.
2024.04.28 19:28 Rockysbuddy [WTS] Fresh Mexican Silver Coinage, Blue Pack Eisenhower Dollars, Raw Trimes, 5 Dollar Lib, Cuban Silver (just one), Gold Pamp
Hey folks offering left overs from the last sale plus some new fresh material I picked up this week not a huge volume but some better Mexican pieces that are very affordable.
Proof
GOLD:
5g Pamp Lunar Dog 2018 - 410
1888-S $5 Liberty Old Anacs soapbox EF45 - 625
Silver FRESH:
6x Blue Envelope 40% Eisenhower Silver Dollars (1x 1971, 1x 1972, 2x 1973, 2x 1974) - 11.50 each pick or buy all at 11 each 1 OF EACH YEAR PENDING
2023 Morgan and Peace RP 2 Coin Set in OGP - 180
2015 1/2oz War in the Pacific Perth - 13.75 SOLD
2x Rarities Mint 1oz Silver Mickey's Magic Good Luck with COA (red box or blue box) - 50 each
SILVER LEFTOVERS:
1oz CMX Eagle Generic Trade Unit - 28.25
1oz 1972 Universario Trade Unit - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Salk Vaccine Hamilton Mint Bar - 28.50 SOLD
1x 1oz Jackson Precious Metals Bar - 45
1x 1oz Apmex American Flag Bar - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Anaheim Metals Co USVI typically a much pricier bar but this one seems to have been acid tested only weighs 30 grams crater in one side see photos - 35
1x 1988 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 43
1x 1995 1oz Silver Eagle BU Some edge toning - 35
1x 1989 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 35
1x 9.90oz American Credit Silver Poured Vintage Bar - 360
COINS:
1x 1926 Sesquicentennial AU cleaned - 65
1x 1925 Lexington Concord XF Cleaned - 55
1x 1936-D San Diego Commem Unc - 105
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
Mexican/Cuban Coins:
1916 Cuban 20 Centavos this is the only year with a proof - 25
1943 Mexican 50 Centavos - 10
1943 Mexican Un Peso - 20
1922 Mexican Un Peso - 22
1948 Mexican Cinco Peso Cuauhtemoc - 32 SOLD
1947 Mexican Un Peso Cap Morelos - 12
1883 Mexican 25 Centavos cap and scale (has graffiti engravings see photos) - 22 SOLD
1870 Mexican 50 Centavos cap and scale (rim ding on rev otherwise super original coin) - 45 SOLD
Payment (friends family feeless only no notes emoji only):
Zelle (very preferred), Venmo, Cashapp, Apple Pay, Echeck, Wire, PPFF
Shipping:
0-10oz 5 bucks ground advantage bubbler mailer
10oz+ 9 bucks priority small flat rate box
Thank you, if I missed anything please let me know! Taking pics of the trimes is admittedly very difficult please let me know if you'd like more or a video.
submitted by Rockysbuddy to Pmsforsale [link] [comments]
Proof
GOLD:
5g Pamp Lunar Dog 2018 - 410
1888-S $5 Liberty Old Anacs soapbox EF45 - 625
Silver FRESH:
6x Blue Envelope 40% Eisenhower Silver Dollars (1x 1971, 1x 1972, 2x 1973, 2x 1974) - 11.50 each pick or buy all at 11 each 1 OF EACH YEAR PENDING
2023 Morgan and Peace RP 2 Coin Set in OGP - 180
2015 1/2oz War in the Pacific Perth - 13.75 SOLD
2x Rarities Mint 1oz Silver Mickey's Magic Good Luck with COA (red box or blue box) - 50 each
SILVER LEFTOVERS:
1oz CMX Eagle Generic Trade Unit - 28.25
1oz 1972 Universario Trade Unit - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Salk Vaccine Hamilton Mint Bar - 28.50 SOLD
1x 1oz Jackson Precious Metals Bar - 45
1x 1oz Apmex American Flag Bar - 28.25 SOLD
1x 1oz Anaheim Metals Co USVI typically a much pricier bar but this one seems to have been acid tested only weighs 30 grams crater in one side see photos - 35
1x 1988 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 43
1x 1995 1oz Silver Eagle BU Some edge toning - 35
1x 1989 1oz Silver Eagle BU - 35
1x 9.90oz American Credit Silver Poured Vintage Bar - 360
COINS:
1x 1926 Sesquicentennial AU cleaned - 65
1x 1925 Lexington Concord XF Cleaned - 55
1x 1936-D San Diego Commem Unc - 105
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
1x 1853 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 70
1x 1852 3 Cent Silver Trime Pic 1 Pic 2 - 50
Mexican/Cuban Coins:
1916 Cuban 20 Centavos this is the only year with a proof - 25
1943 Mexican 50 Centavos - 10
1943 Mexican Un Peso - 20
1922 Mexican Un Peso - 22
1948 Mexican Cinco Peso Cuauhtemoc - 32 SOLD
1947 Mexican Un Peso Cap Morelos - 12
1883 Mexican 25 Centavos cap and scale (has graffiti engravings see photos) - 22 SOLD
1870 Mexican 50 Centavos cap and scale (rim ding on rev otherwise super original coin) - 45 SOLD
Payment (friends family feeless only no notes emoji only):
Zelle (very preferred), Venmo, Cashapp, Apple Pay, Echeck, Wire, PPFF
Shipping:
0-10oz 5 bucks ground advantage bubbler mailer
10oz+ 9 bucks priority small flat rate box
Thank you, if I missed anything please let me know! Taking pics of the trimes is admittedly very difficult please let me know if you'd like more or a video.
2024.04.19 21:36 rangernumberx Respect NiGHTS (NiGHTS)
"Let's show him what our courage can do!"
When humans sleep, their dreams are not all imaginary as they might assume, but rather take place in a land known as the Night Dimension. There, they can meet all manner of creatures from Nightopians to Nightmareans, but one of the most notable is NiGHTS, a free-spirited and mischievous being. Originally created by the god of Nightmare Wizeman, the Nightmarean rebelled against his control. Now as Wizeman makes his attempts to conquer not only the Night Dimension but the world beyond, NiGHTS teams up with several courageous dreamers (known as Visitors in the Night Dimension) to end his scheme.
C - Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams
J - NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams
A - NiGHTS into Dreams (Archie Comics)
SR - Sonic Riders
ZG - Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
T - Sega Superstars Tennis
R - Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed
SU - Sonic Universe (2009) #78
SH - Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) #275
In Journey of Dreams NiGHTS can obtain Persona Masks, allowing them to take on certain forms.J
These can be adopted seemingly freely by NiGHTS.
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When humans sleep, their dreams are not all imaginary as they might assume, but rather take place in a land known as the Night Dimension. There, they can meet all manner of creatures from Nightopians to Nightmareans, but one of the most notable is NiGHTS, a free-spirited and mischievous being. Originally created by the god of Nightmare Wizeman, the Nightmarean rebelled against his control. Now as Wizeman makes his attempts to conquer not only the Night Dimension but the world beyond, NiGHTS teams up with several courageous dreamers (known as Visitors in the Night Dimension) to end his scheme.
Legend
I - NiGHTS into Dreams (1996 Game)C - Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams
J - NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams
A - NiGHTS into Dreams (Archie Comics)
SR - Sonic Riders
ZG - Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
T - Sega Superstars Tennis
R - Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed
SU - Sonic Universe (2009) #78
SH - Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) #275
NiGHTS Franchise
Physicals
Strength - Ramming- Hits a metal sphere, sending it and the two hellhounds leashed to it flying backJ
- Hits a large Nightmaren directly up, breaking through metal gatesJ
- Shatters a cageI
- Shatters giant glass structuresJ
- Breaks stone platforms after pushing off of themI
- Shatters an enormous boulderJ
- Hits a large metal barrier, buckling it and sending it flyingI
- Knocks back a NightmarenI
- Destroys the front of a huge Nightmaren, though it quickly grows backI
- Breaks stone platformsI
- Shatters giant bouldersI
- Knocks a large owl out of the wayJ
- Throws large spheres through the airJ
- Throws a Nightmaren through a pillarI
- Throws a Nightmaren through a metal door, cracking it in twoA
- Tilts a giant magic seal with a mass of cats on itJ
- Slammed into the side of a building, cracking itA
- Propelled into a giant cue ball without injuryJ
- Rolls down a tube before flying into giant blocks hard enough to send them flying, taking no damageJ
- Charges through exploding miceI
- Eats an energy blastA
Flight
General- Can freely fly aroundI
- Speeds off out of sight into the skyJ
- Spins as both an attack and to speed upI
- After performing a loop NiGHTS creates a vortex, grabbing all the items they looped aroundI
- Paraloops can function as an attack, sending a Nightmaren very similar to NiGHTS flying back into a giant floating torch hard enough to shatter itI
- Clears chunks of a spatial distortionJ
- Paraloops Nightopians being vacuumed into the sky to get them to a safe locationJ
Dualizing
- Through a process called Dualizing, NiGHTS merges with a Visitor, allowing them to act as oneI
- It's said that the merged person can influence NiGHTS' flight pattern, but without proper focus they will fly on their own path. There are moments where a Visitor can directly control NiGHTS briefly, such as one reacting in fear from a volcano eruptingJ
- They are still capable of talking individuallyJ
- Dualizing with someone with Red Ideya allows NiGHTS to use its properties and break free of a cageJ
- They can Dualize with two people simultaneouslyI
- In the original game, Dualizing occurs under a time limit. After that limit expires, the person will return to normal, and will have to find and re-merge with NiGHTSI
- In the Archie comics, NiGHTS can control a Visitor's body while they control theirs in the waking worldA
Transformations
Persona MasksIn Journey of Dreams NiGHTS can obtain Persona Masks, allowing them to take on certain forms.J
- Dolphin NiGHTS quickly travels underwaterJ
- Rocket NiGHTS can expend energy to speed through the air, though its fuel is limitedJ
- Dragon NiGHTS gains a long draconic body that is unaffected by wind and has a fiery energy appear around them while dashingJ
These can be adopted seemingly freely by NiGHTS.
- Rolls into a ballJ
- A rollercoaster car with extending legs which can stop another car after ramming into it from behindJ
- Turns into a bobsleigh for the kid they're currently merged withI
- A boat which can jump in the waterJ
- Can be transformed by objects in the environment in different dreams, such as being temporarily split into multiple tiny NiGHTS by a prism and enlarged by a lensJ
Other
- Plays an imaginary fluteJ
- Doesn't appear on cameras in the waking worldA
- Uses collected blue chips to overload machinery holding captured IdeyasI
- Is attracted to Red Ideya energy, a particularly rare kind of dream energy which represents courageI
- Literally eats an energy blast before spitting it back out, sending two terrorists flyingA
- Also comes in Christmas coloursC
Crossover Games
All of the following feats performed by someone who isn't NiGHTS can be done by any playable character in those games.Strength
- Knocks Combo off of the Tokyo-To court net, a grindable railT
- Knocks down and defeats zombies with tennis ballsT
- Hits small ships away with a tennis ballT
- Shatters asteroids with a tennis ballT
- Shatters floating stone heads with a tennis ballT
- Knocks about monkey balls with monkeys inside them with tennis servesT
Other Physicals
- Can be hit by any of the pick up items, spinning out a little bit but otherwise recovering unharmedR
- Dodges an attack from Storm EagleSU
Vehicles
- Can ride a variety of hover boards in Sonic Riders, moving fast along the ground and powered by airSR
- In Zero Gravity, can use a variety of air ride vehicles in addition to the standard boardZG
Pick-Up Items
- Blowfish - A giant blowfish which can either be dropped as a mine or rolled forwards as a projectileR
- Drone - A small RC car which locks onto and drives towards an opposing rider, blowing up on contactR
- Explosion - A fused bomb that can be launched forwardsZG
- Firework - A firework that gets launched in a straight line, bouncing off of walls and exploding on hitting an enemy. Can come in packs of threeR
- Glove - A catcher's mitt which appears behind the driver, catching a projectile which would have hit the user and allowing them to use itR
- Hot Rod - Gives the user a boost which lasts either for a while or until the item is triggered again, on which it creates a fire shockwave around the userR
- Ice Cannon - Three or six snowballs which can be shot, with one hit slowing an opponent and two hits briefly freezing them solidR
- Magnetic Barrier - A temporary shield which pulls all nearby rings towards themZG
- Swarm - Creates giant wasps in front of the racer in first place to block the road and try and slow them downR
- Twister - Shoots out a small tornado which homes in on a target, knocking them around and causing them to drive backwards with reversed controls for a whileR
Special Moves
- Flies forward, spinning to attack nearby opponentsZG
- Their Nightopian special move causes the tennis ball to spiral through the air after being hit for a short while, with their opponent being teleported around the court if they manage to return the shotT
Other
- Breaks off an enormous Sigma's finger, presumably through a paraloopSH
- In All-Stars Racing Transformed, NiGHTS acts as their own car, boat, and plane, transforming between forms as necessary, while being driven by a NightopianR
- Increases the size of their head to shock nearby opponents as an attackSR
- After gathering a spray can, changes the colour of a ball they hit, allowing it to fill a graffiti tag outline with that colourT
- After gathering a sponge, changes the colour of a ball they hit and allows it to clean up a graffiti tag it hitsT
2024.04.15 10:27 The_MadStork Hip-hop - Megathread
Updated 4/15 1:27 AM Pacific
This is an official megathread to discuss and satirize hip-hop, the music genre that originated in the early 1970s and has grown to dominate music and culture in the United States and many other countries.
Please keep all posts that discuss or satirize the genre of hip-hop, including its related music, artists and fanbases, in this thread.
From now on, posts by non-approved users will be subject to manual review to ensure they do not overlap with discussion of hip-hop, which belongs in this thread.
Introduction to Hip-Hop
Hip-hop emerged in the South Bronx of New York City in the 1970s as a cultural movement encompassing music, dance, graffiti art, and fashion. Rooted in African American and Afro-Caribbean communities, hip-hop provided a creative outlet for marginalized youth to express themselves and address social issues.
Early Years and Pioneers
In the early years of hip-hop, DJs like Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash pioneered the use of turntables and breakbeats, laying the foundation for rap music. Emcees began rapping over beats at block parties and park jams, and the genre started to gain traction.
The Golden Age of Hip-Hop (1980s-1990s)
The 1980s and 1990s are often regarded as the golden age of hip-hop, marked by artistic innovation, social commentary, and commercial success. Classic albums from this era include:
Throughout hip-hop's history, rivalries and beefs between artists have captivated audiences and shaped the culture. Here are five notable rap beefs:
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, hip-hop achieved mainstream success and expanded its influence globally. Artists like Eminem, Jay-Z, and Kanye West broke barriers and shattered stereotypes, bringing hip-hop to new audiences around the world.
Diversification and Subgenres
As hip-hop continued to evolve, it diversified into various subgenres and regional styles, including gangsta rap, conscious rap, trap music, and alternative hip-hop. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Chance the Rapper emerged as leading voices, pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Social and Political Impact
Hip-hop has always been a vehicle for social and political commentary, addressing issues such as racism, inequality, police brutality, and the struggles of urban life. Artists like Public Enemy, Tupac Shakur, and Killer Mike have used their platforms to advocate for change and empower marginalized communities.
Conclusion
Hip-hop's journey from the streets of the Bronx to the global stage is a testament to its resilience, creativity, and cultural significance. As the genre continues to evolve, it remains a powerful force for artistic expression, social activism, and cultural identity, shaping the lives of millions around the world.
This is an ongoing genre of music, and this thread will be updated as events unfold.
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Timeline of Events
Here's a summary of the history of hip-hop, covering its origins, evolution, key milestones, classic albums, and notable rap beefs.Introduction to Hip-Hop
Hip-hop emerged in the South Bronx of New York City in the 1970s as a cultural movement encompassing music, dance, graffiti art, and fashion. Rooted in African American and Afro-Caribbean communities, hip-hop provided a creative outlet for marginalized youth to express themselves and address social issues.
Early Years and Pioneers
In the early years of hip-hop, DJs like Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash pioneered the use of turntables and breakbeats, laying the foundation for rap music. Emcees began rapping over beats at block parties and park jams, and the genre started to gain traction.
The Golden Age of Hip-Hop (1980s-1990s)
The 1980s and 1990s are often regarded as the golden age of hip-hop, marked by artistic innovation, social commentary, and commercial success. Classic albums from this era include:
- "Illmatic" by Nas (1994): Nas' debut album is hailed as a masterpiece of lyricism and storytelling, offering a vivid portrayal of life in the Queensbridge housing projects.
- "The Chronic" by Dr. Dre (1992): Dr. Dre's solo debut album revolutionized West Coast hip-hop with its G-funk sound and laid-back grooves, featuring hits like "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang."
- "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (1994): Biggie's debut album showcased his unparalleled flow and introspective lyrics, exploring themes of struggle, success, and mortality.
- "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" by Wu-Tang Clan (1993): Wu-Tang's groundbreaking debut introduced the world to their unique blend of kung-fu imagery, streetwise lyricism, and raw production.
- "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" by Lauryn Hill (1998): Lauryn Hill's solo debut fused hip-hop, R&B, and soul, earning critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Awards for its social commentary and emotional depth.
Throughout hip-hop's history, rivalries and beefs between artists have captivated audiences and shaped the culture. Here are five notable rap beefs:
- KRS-One vs. MC Shan (1986): The Bridge Wars between KRS-One of Boogie Down Productions and MC Shan of the Juice Crew highlighted the rivalry between the Bronx and Queensbridge hip-hop scenes.
- Ice Cube vs. N.W.A (1991): Ice Cube's departure from N.W.A led to a bitter feud between him and his former group members, particularly Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, with diss tracks like "No Vaseline" and "Real Niggaz" escalating tensions.
- Tupac Shakur vs. The Notorious B.I.G. (1990s): The East Coast-West Coast rivalry reached its peak with the feud between Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., culminating in violent incidents and diss tracks like "Hit 'Em Up" and "Who Shot Ya?"
- Jay-Z vs. Nas (2001): The feud between Jay-Z and Nas, sparked by lyrical jabs in tracks like "Ether" and "Takeover," evolved into one of the most iconic rivalries in rap history.
- 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule (2000s): Personal and professional animosity fueled the feud between 50 Cent and Ja Rule, resulting in a series of diss tracks and public exchanges, including "Wanksta" and "Loose Change."
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, hip-hop achieved mainstream success and expanded its influence globally. Artists like Eminem, Jay-Z, and Kanye West broke barriers and shattered stereotypes, bringing hip-hop to new audiences around the world.
Diversification and Subgenres
As hip-hop continued to evolve, it diversified into various subgenres and regional styles, including gangsta rap, conscious rap, trap music, and alternative hip-hop. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Chance the Rapper emerged as leading voices, pushing the boundaries of the genre.
Social and Political Impact
Hip-hop has always been a vehicle for social and political commentary, addressing issues such as racism, inequality, police brutality, and the struggles of urban life. Artists like Public Enemy, Tupac Shakur, and Killer Mike have used their platforms to advocate for change and empower marginalized communities.
Conclusion
Hip-hop's journey from the streets of the Bronx to the global stage is a testament to its resilience, creativity, and cultural significance. As the genre continues to evolve, it remains a powerful force for artistic expression, social activism, and cultural identity, shaping the lives of millions around the world.
This is an ongoing genre of music, and this thread will be updated as events unfold.
2024.03.29 04:11 ParallelHorizon Patch 3.4.4 - Misc. Datamined Info
Datamined information is from Dislyte Origin Miracle: Patch 3.4.4
You are also encouraged not to post datamines to wide-reaching communities as leaks can be spread repeatedly through the masses, leading to others posting them to official communties.
Also, do factor in that I no longer play the game and therefore I do not have knowledge of what stuff are already viewable in game. Apologies if there are redundant information provided here.
Current / Upcoming Events - All dates are specific to Origin Miracle
Inactive events are events that are not activated but can be triggered on by the developers at any time. Active events are those that will be active on the dates at the time of datamining. Likewise, they can be triggered inactive at any time.
Esper Pop Quiz (Late March 2024) Suan Ni / Fushi
Q1. Which mythology is Suan Ni from?
Q1. Which mythology is Taiyi from?
Image Corner
Esper Arts
Suan Ni / Fushi's Story Images (Spoilers)
Esper File
Tai Yi / Chu Yao
Unreleased / Released Espers for this patch
Do take note that stars, elements and types might be placeholders. Hence the discrepancy of the stars, element type. As we know banner espers are always legendaries so it's very likely to be a placeholder.
Banner
Modified / New Items
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Datamined info is just stuff that has been added to the game but might not be in use yet so they are always subject to changes. So take this information with a pinch of salt. Do not take datamined info as 100% accurate as Lilith has shown that some data might just be placeholders.Once again I have to caution people from spreading the below information too widely as I do not want the additional scrutiny, if any, from Lilithgames. If they change anything in subsequent patches, I might not be able to datamine the patches anymore. Also, please do not share such information to official communities too (Official Facebook, Discord, reddit, twitter, etc). Datamining is a violation of Lilith's TOS and may get you banned.
You are also encouraged not to post datamines to wide-reaching communities as leaks can be spread repeatedly through the masses, leading to others posting them to official communties.
Also, do factor in that I no longer play the game and therefore I do not have knowledge of what stuff are already viewable in game. Apologies if there are redundant information provided here.
Inactive events are events that are not activated but can be triggered on by the developers at any time. Active events are those that will be active on the dates at the time of datamining. Likewise, they can be triggered inactive at any time.
| Name | Active / Inactive | Start Date | End Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Pass | ACTIVE | 02-Apr-2024 | 14-May-2024 | |
| E-Pass | ACTIVE | 01-Apr-2024 | 01-May-2024 | |
| Trainee Milestones | ACTIVE | |||
| Rising Star | INACTIVE | |||
| Road to Legend | ACTIVE | |||
| Shopping Fiesta | INACTIVE | |||
| Communities | INACTIVE | |||
| Rewind | INACTIVE | |||
| Esper Academy | ACTIVE | |||
| Rewind | ACTIVE | |||
| Trainee Milestones | INACTIVE | |||
| Shopping Fiesta | ACTIVE | |||
| Rookie Echo Reward | ACTIVE | |||
| Rookie Championship | INACTIVE | |||
| Rookie Championship | INACTIVE | |||
| Reset Espers | ACTIVE | |||
| Conqueror | ACTIVE | |||
| Melody of Reunion | ACTIVE | |||
| Login Rewards | ACTIVE | |||
| Reunion Manual | ACTIVE | |||
| Reunion Prayer | ACTIVE | |||
| Event Package | ACTIVE | |||
| Rookie to Regular | ACTIVE | |||
| Treasure Hunt | ACTIVE | |||
| Shimmer Reverbotron | ACTIVE | |||
| Esper Pop Quiz | ACTIVE | 30-Mar-2024 | 03-Apr-2024 | Suan Ni / Fu Shi |
| Treasure Kingdom | ACTIVE | 21-Mar-2024 | 04-Apr-2024 | |
| Scratch-Off | ACTIVE | 25-Mar-2024 | 08-Apr-2024 | |
| Esper Pop Quiz | ACTIVE | 20-Apr-2024 | 24-Apr-2024 | Tai Yi / Chu Yao |
| Championship | ACTIVE | 03-Apr-2024 | 20-Apr-2024 | |
| Collection | ACTIVE | 08-Apr-2024 | 22-Apr-2024 | |
| Alice's Magic Hut | ACTIVE | 18-Apr-2024 | 02-May-2024 | |
| Zodiac Trials | ACTIVE | 08-Apr-2024 | 22-Apr-2024 | |
| Golden City Challenge | ACTIVE | 11-Apr-2024 | 23-Apr-2024 | |
| Championship | ACTIVE | 03-Apr-2024 | 21-Apr-2024 | |
| Championship | ACTIVE | 03-Apr-2024 | 21-Apr-2024 | |
| Championship | ACTIVE | 03-Apr-2024 | 21-Apr-2024 | |
| Esper Pop Quiz | INACTIVE | 11-May-2024 | 15-May-2024 | Bai Ze / Yu Ran |
| Championship | INACTIVE | 24-Apr-2024 | 11-May-2024 | |
| Sweet Wishes | INACTIVE | 10-May-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | |
| Flaming Echo | INACTIVE | 10-May-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | |
| Flash Back | INACTIVE | 10-May-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | |
| Burning Invite | INACTIVE | 10-May-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | |
| Graffiti Wall | INACTIVE | 10-May-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | |
| Rockin' Puzzles | INACTIVE | 10-May-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | |
| Rewind | INACTIVE | 10-May-2024 | 25-Jun-2024 | |
| Esper Pop Quiz | INACTIVE | 01-Jun-2024 | 05-Jun-2024 | Bai Ze / Yu Ran |
| Championship | INACTIVE | 15-May-2024 | 01-Jun-2024 | |
| Esper Pop Quiz | INACTIVE | 22-Jun-2024 | 26-Jun-2024 | |
| Championship | INACTIVE | 05-Jun-2024 | 22-Jun-2024 | |
| Esper Pop Quiz | INACTIVE | 13-Jul-2024 | 17-Jul-2024 | Bai Ze / Yu Ran |
| Championship | INACTIVE | 26-Jun-2024 | 13-Jul-2024 | |
| Esper Pop Quiz | INACTIVE | 03-Aug-2024 | 07-Aug-2024 | Bai Ze / Yu Ran |
| Championship | INACTIVE | 17-Jul-2024 | 03-Aug-2024 |
Q1. Which mythology is Suan Ni from?
Ans. ChineseQ2. Which of these things does Fu Shi like?
Ans. AromatherapyQ3. Who is Fu Shi in love with?
Ans. EmblaEsper Pop Quiz (Late April 2024) Tai Yi / Chu Yao
Q1. Which mythology is Taiyi from?
Ans. ChineseQ2. Which of these customs is associated with Taiyi?
Ans. Hanging LanternsQ3. What kind of weapon does Chu Yao use?
Ans. Shaman Dagger
Esper Arts
Suan Ni / Fushi's Story Images (Spoilers)
Esper File
Tai Yi / Chu Yao
Do take note that stars, elements and types might be placeholders. Hence the discrepancy of the stars, element type. As we know banner espers are always legendaries so it's very likely to be a placeholder.
| Star | Esper | Name | Element | Type | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Taiyi | Chu Yao | Inferno | Defender | No |
| 5 | Dijiang | Wu You | Shimmer | Defender | No |
| 5 | Suan Ni | Fu Shi | Inferno | Defender | Yes |
| 5 | Bakeneko | Momo | Flow | Fighter | No |
- Suan Ni / Fushi
- Prometheus / Mateo
- Geb / Ahmed
| Item Name | Item Description |
|---|---|
| His Promise | Fu Shi's Divinate, enhances Fu Shi's combat abilities. |
| Yu Xu | Epic Esper Yu Xu |
| Wu You | Legendary Esper Wu You |
| Fu Shi | Legendary Esper Fu Shi |
| Momo | Legendary Esper Momo |
| Wu You Divinate Fragment | A fragment containing divine powers. Fuse 50 fragments to get a Wu You Divinate. |
| Fu Shi Divinate Fragment | A fragment containing divine powers. Fuse 50 fragments to get a Fu Shi Divinate. |
| Momo Divinate Fragment | A fragment containing divine powers. Fuse 50 fragments to get a Momo Divinate. |
| Invitation Letter | Collect Invitation Letters to invite designated Espers in the Curtain Up event |
| Wu You Divinate Residue | Converted by acquiring a duplicate Wu You Divinate. Used to raise the Tier for Wu You Divinate.After obtaining Divinate Residue more than 5 times for a Divinate, any further Residue will be converted into a selected number of Divinate Crystals or Monoprisms. |
| Fu Shi Divinate Residue | Converted by acquiring a duplicate Fu Shi Divinate. Used to raise the Tier for Fu Shi Divinate.After obtaining Divinate Residue more than 5 times for a Divinate, any further Residue will be converted into a selected number of Divinate Crystals or Monoprisms. |
| Momo Divinate Residue | Converted by acquiring a duplicate Momo Divinate. Used to raise the Tier for Momo Divinate.After obtaining Divinate Residue more than 5 times for a Divinate, any further Residue will be converted into a selected number of Divinate Crystals or Monoprisms. |
| Wu You Ripple | A fragment containing the divine power of Wu You. Fuse 50 fragments to get the Esper Wu You. |
| Fu Shi Ripple | A fragment containing the divine power of Fu Shi. Fuse 50 fragments to get the Esper Fu Shi. |
| Momo Ripple | A fragment containing the divine power of Momo. Fuse 50 fragments to get the Esper Momo. |
| Mists of Memory Flow Divinate | Select one from among 13 Flow-attuned Epic Espers' Divinate in the pack, except the Divinate of Max-Tier Espers.The pack contains Divinate of the following Espers: Emma, Parmi, Mona, Jiang Man, Celine, Kara, Eira, Heng Yue, Dhalia, Kaylee, Aurelius, Xiao Yin, and Xie Chuyi. |
| Mists of Memory Wind Divinate | Select one from among 13 Wind-attuned Epic Espers' Divinate in the pack, except the Divinate of Max-Tier Espers.The pack contains Divinate of the following Espers: Ain, Lu Yi, Arcana, Luo Yan, Jacob, Long Mian, Lynn, Li Guang, Jin-hee, Alolin, Meredith, Xie Yuzhi, Fabrice, and Yu Xu. |
| Mists of Memory Inferno Divinate | Select one from among 14 Inferno-attuned Epic Espers' Divinate in the pack, except the Divinate of Max-Tier Espers.The box contains Divinate of the following Espers: Mei, Djoser, Falken, Sander, Chloe, Pritzker, Ren Si, Stewart, Nick, Koharu, Adrina, Daniel, Alexa, and Daylon. |
| Chu Yao Materia | Converted by acquiring a duplicate Chu Yao. Used to conduct Resonances and activate Divine Gates for Chu Yao. After obtaining Materia more than 6 times for an Esper, any further Materia will be converted into a selected number of Dioprisms or Monoprisms. |
| Wu You Materia | Converted by acquiring a duplicate Wu You. Used to conduct Resonances and activate Divine Gates for Wu You. After obtaining Materia more than 6 times for an Esper, any further Materia will be converted into a selected number of Dioprisms or Monoprisms. |
| Fu Shi Materia | Converted by acquiring a duplicate Fu Shi. Used to conduct Resonances and activate Divine Gates for Fu Shi. After obtaining Materia more than 6 times for an Esper, any further Materia will be converted into a selected number of Dioprisms or Monoprisms. |
| Momo Materia | Converted by acquiring a duplicate Momo. Used to conduct Resonances and activate Divine Gates for Momo. After obtaining Materia more than 6 times for an Esper, any further Materia will be converted into a selected number of Dioprisms or Monoprisms. |
| Feather Pillow | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Crocheted Lamb | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Divination Board | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Dragon Jacket | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Rabbit Doll | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Steamed Buns | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Black Pearl Necklace | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Jade Talisman | One of Feng Xun's keepsakes. |
| Pan Flute | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Accordion | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Star Necklace | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Carrot | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Business Card | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Comb | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Sheet Music | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Horned Hat | One of Ethan's keepsakes. |
| Kung Fu Novel | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Sunglasses | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Snake Earring | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Iron Whip | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Dumbbells | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Scratching Post | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Old Photo | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Police ID | One of Jin Qiu's keepsakes. |
| Feng Xun's Keepsake | Collect a total of 8 Keepsakes to sign a contract with the Legendary Esper, Feng Xun. |
| Ethan's Keepsake | Collect a total of 8 Keepsakes to sign a contract with the Legendary Esper, Ethan. |
| Jin Qiu's Keepsake | Collect a total of 8 Keepsakes to sign a contract with the Legendary Esper, Jin Qiu. |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| Dynamic Avatar | A dynamic avatar. Complete the Esper's Paths of Experience to obtain |
| 2024 Burning Beat Fest Frame | Get: 2024 Burning Beat Fest Frame |
| 2024 Burning Beat Fest | Get: 2024 Burning Beat Fest Namecard |
2024.03.28 06:12 Ralts_Bloodthorne Nova Wars - Chapter 38
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"Wherefore come ye here, Burgerlander?"
"From a ship beyond the stars to the Shores of Burgerland, where I was enticed and enjoined to swear fealty to The Burger King and pledge my very life to his Redheaded Bitch of a Daughter." - Firewatch Challenge and Response, Camp Burgerherd, Burgerland
"Forever more is my Home on the Range where the dear anthillopes play...
"But my armor is new, and there's fresh cud to chew...at least til they ship us away." - Graffiti from the inside wall of a Port-a-Patty, located beside and below a crude drawing of a giant human phallus with one big beefy arm belching fire on village with thatched roofs, North Range Recruit Training Facility Burgerherd, Burgerland
"What's an Anthillope, you ask? Don't worry...you'll know all about them soon enough. Intimately.
"They're like their smaller cousin the Jackalope, but bigger...MUCH bigger...with didgeridoos on their heads... and they like to run as fast as they can in a circle around any structures they find.
"All. Night. Long." - Fo'od'mo'oo, Chow Hall Supervisor, Camp Burgerherd, Burgerland
The ship in the middle of the flotilla had been designed, redesigned, built, rebuilt, scrapped, overhauled, refit, refit again, stripped to the frame, rebuilt again, and finally set on its way with an escort of twenty Strevik'al Dominion battle cruisers with full complements, bringing the task force up to nearly three hundred vessels.
The flagship was not in charge of the mission, just the Task Force, and the mission was to obey the orders, no matter how non-sensicle, of the rebuilt and refitted junkpile of a ship that was named DARK SCIENCE TASTER! (The capital letters were part of its name) and while it was Captained by a skilled and experienced naval commander, it was ultimately commanded by a being who was mad even among those considered mad.
One Taskapak-88542. Mad Scientist Grade - Omega. Visionary. Scientist. Researcher.
Sorcerer.
Mad Strevikik'al.
The mad scientist constantly moved about, poking his nose into everything, giving orders, asking questions, and performing tasks.
He was followed by the surly and almost uncommunicative Shraku'ur-553881. A disgraced soldier for the Strevik'ak Dominion military that many aboard the ship wished had managed to carry out his attempted suicide.
The insane researcher had gone down to the planets of the Path of the Traveler with only the infantryman accompanying him. Each time speaking with the terrible guardians that had destroyed all previous exploration teams.
Each time the mad scientist had returned excited, agitated, and set about decoding strange and terrible formula to emerge from his laboratories with the next set of jump coordinates.
While the Grand Admiral in charge of the Task Force had been angry that often the Grenklakail Empire vessels would arrive and leave before them, the mad scientist had waved away all objections and all commands to move faster.
"I care not what the Grenklakail Empire discovers," Taskapak would squeal in his irritating voice. "I care only what the Guardians whisper into my bloody ears."
The insane researcher in question was standing on the bridge of his ship, the DARK SCIENCE TASTER!, and staring at the gravity shadow of a singularity.
"She would not have ordered us to tread the Path of the Traveler just to show us a singularity," Taskapak squealed, his voice grating and nerve wracking to the other Strevik'al. "There must be a reason we were commanded to be in this place at this time."
Taskapak turned to look at Shraku'ur, wringing his hands. "There must be a reason," the scientist said.
The infantryman just shrugged, lifting up his bottle of fizzybrew and taking a drink.
Taskapak began pacing back and forth.
"Beacon scans ship, forces way into databases, downloads and parses lexicons, encylopedia, technical schematics of ships and estimates and analyses ship and weapon capabilities," Taskapak began muttering to himself, waving his hands in the air.
Shraku'ur just set his beer on the communications console (ignoring the glare from the technician) and pulled an 'apple' from his pocket, taking a big bite of the yellow fruit and wiping the juice from his chin.
"Beacon transmits technical, scientific, cultural data of approximate technological level of visitors," Taskapak muttered. "Not as one technological knowledge level, but estimation based upon medical, war fighting, energy production, transportation, communication technological levels entirely separate from one another."
Shraku'ur just took another crunching bite of the crisp fruit.
"Yet no data overlaps. There are no advanced energy generation technology in superluminal communications scientific data but how to use energy generation technology from the energy technology section with the advanced communication and transportation technology," Taskapak muttered. He stopped and looked at Shraku'ur. "Give."
Shraku'ur reached into his pocket, which was lumpy with other fruit, and tossed the scientist a red apple.
"Must be important. Not data. Data is cover. Data will make Strevik'al Dominion happy. No. Has to be time," Taskapak muttered, resuming his pacing. He took a bite of the apple, chewing on it as he paced. "Time and place important. Nothing more important than temporal and realspace coordinates. X, Y, Z, Q, R. Basis for everything in universe. All of universe mappable with those coordinate vectors. Why? Why this X, Y, Z? Why this Q, R?"
He stopped, staring at the holotank.
"What secret hold inside, oh singularity?" he asked. "Wish was soldier," he drew a pistol from a pocket. It had a narrow aperature at the end of a cone on one end and a bulbous rear with fins and sprockets on it. One sprocket was cracked. "Wish was soldier. Answers to soldier problems are this."
He pointed the pistol at the representation of the singularity and pulled the trigger several times.
Most of the bridge crew winced, expecting something.
The gears and sprockets on the spun. Sparks and confetti flew from the narrow end. The wheels made a 'fweeeee' noise.
There was a sudden surge and upheaval. A white flash that wiped away everything. The ship groaned and shuddered in the brightly lit darkness and every atom was pulled and pushed, squeezed and stretched, poked and pulled.
The bridge crew found themselves flung out of their seats, some phasing through their restraint harnesses.
Taskaptak fell to the floor.
Shraku'ur seemed to lean forward slightly, grabbing his beer as it seemed to replicate over and over along a path away from the console.
Shraku'ur took a long drink as everything suddenly collapsed back to normal.
Taskapak was immediately on his feet, rushing over to the holotank and turning it off at the internal breaker box, counting to fifteen, and flipping the breaker back on. He quickly went through menus, one hand on an I/O port, the hologram flickering, buzzing, sparking.
The holotank cleared even as other Strevik'al were getting to their feet and staggering back to their stations. Shraku'ur reached out and helped the comms officer to his station then shambled up to stand next to Taskapak.
"Clearing, clearing, parsing scattered and distorted data," the scientist was squeaking. The other holotanks on the bridge flickered to life. Showing the singularity. Showing it rupturing with a bright dark light. Showing a field of white energy and matter exploding outward. Showing a ten planet solar system with an asteroid belt around a yellow start, the planets and the moons creating rings around their orbits by showing overlapping versions of themselves.
The holotank Taskapak was standing in front of flickered and cleared.
"Ten planets. Two gas giants. Two of supermassive gas giants," Taskapak squeaked. "First planet, deep red zone - solar energy danger. Second planet, mid-red zone - solar energy danger. Third planet, deep amber zone - solar energy danger. Fourth planet, green zone. Asteroid belt. Edge of green zone. Supermassive gas giant - deep amber. Supermassive gas giant, correction, supermassive failed gas giant - amber zone. Gas giant, red zone. Gas giant, red zone. Planet, black zone. Planet, Oort Cloud."
Taskapak moved around the holotank, staring at it.
"No, no, gravity too low, orbital tides from moons too low," he looked up. "Terrors originate from third planet despite high corrosive oceans, close proximity to stellar mass, overly large orbital body in close proximity," he moved around again. "Terror biology, motivations, aggression suggests dangerous world. Competitive world. Danger danger danger," he looked up. "Designate Planet-Three TerraSol."
Shraku'ur touched the gas giants. "Look at the size of those shipyard lattices. They completely encase the gas giants."
Taskapak nodded. "Yes. Yes. Need mass. Terrans crave mass. Need it. Must have it. Gas giants easy mass. Complex mass."
"Many many ship signatures," the sensor technician call out.
"How many?" Shraku'ur asked.
"Too many, board keeps crashing. I keep running out of memory," the technician complained.
"Put each group into separate groups, count groups of only twenty or more. All ships with less than medium graviton signature set to below filter," Taskapak squealed. "Tap groups for separate analysis based on gravity distortion strength."
The lights flickered.
"We've been boarded," Shraku'ur said.
Taskapak nodded. He tossed the data from the central tank to one at the edge of the bridge, then ran over and grunted as he moved a lever to connect the massive quantum computer arrays welded to the bulkhead.
"Wait... wait... wait Terran... wait..." Taskapak said. He ran back to the holotank and put his hand against the I/O port. "Almost. Almost. Load memory doubler. Load optimizer. Done!"
He stepped back.
"I SUMMON THEE, DARK CREATURE OF TERRA!" he shouted.
"Well, I've never been called that," sounded from the speakers. The holotank flickered and a female Terror in a severe militaristic uniform made of flowing code stood inside. "Colonel Crystal Rectifier Barretter, Confederate Space Force and TerraSol Planetary Defense Forces."
"I am Taskapak, Mad Scientist Grade Omega," Taskapak squealed. He motioned at Shraku'ur. "This is my soldier, Shraku'ur."
"Nice to meet you," the digital being said.
"You are Digital Sentience. Code given life, sentience, and sapience," Taskapak said, practically quivering with joy. "Unmaddened, unEnraged, thoughtful and poised."
The Terror smiled, baring sharp meat tearing teeth. "Yes."
"We follow the Path of the Traveler, find you! Arrive when Mother of Dark Science tell us to! You emerge! BANG!" Taskapak squealed.
"Yes."
"Now here," Taskapak gave a sweeping bow. "We greet you, oh fearsome dark one from legends, myth, and the mists of time. You have returned after your forty-thousand year absence into a galaxy wracked by war and in mortal danger that threatens the entire galaxy itself."
The digital sentience nodded.
"All right. I'm kicking you up the chain. Stand by for the Admiral."
"We await his presence, oh fearsome and terrible dark one!" Taskapak squealed.
The holotank went blank.
Taskapak gave an exhale of relief.
"We survived, soldier. Another victory that allows us to continue to exist for more moments," Taskapak said.
"Yup," Shraku'ur said.
"I detect no ships, no mass, no gravity distortions near us," a sensor tech said.
"You would not. Singularity exploded in a white matter explosion, with a leading edge of doubling radiation that unfolded the space compressed within the singularity gravity distortion," Taskapak said. "Space is still rippling and shivering. Stellar system must have been inside space hidden by folding action of multiple singularities in a specific orbit," he looked at Shraku'ur. "We have sensor data proving doubling radiation. Happy day, solider!"
"Yup."
The holotank flickered and an image appeared. A Terran male in an armored vac-suit sat in front of a wallpaper that was a gradient from light gray to pale blue at the bottom that had the simple header of "TERRASOL DEFENSE FORCE" at the top in gold letters. The Terran male had dark skin and bright blue eyes.
"Greetings," the Terror said. He looked around. "Your species is not in our databases. We realize it is tens of thousands of years since our disappearance," his face hardened. "But we respectfully request that you move yourself to at least two point five light years beyond the Oort Cloud. With the stellar geography being what it is, I suggest you move galactic North to avoid other stellar nation's boarders."
It had the feeling of a standard order.
"As soon as possible, oh fearsome one," Taskapak stated. "We request and plead for your mercy and benevolence to allow us to live to be awed by your presence."
The Terran blinked. "All right."
"Ships may be damaged. Will move when can. Please, spare us your terrible wrath and your fearsome chewing teeth," Taskapak said.
"We will give you three hours. If you cannot reply, signal with red flares. All ships that can comply must comply or they will be fired upon," the Terran said.
"As you command, fearsome one," Taskapak said.
"TerraSol Defense Force, out," the Terran said.
His image vanished.
"You heard. Signal fleet. We move now. Not anger the Terrans. Death and pain will be their punishment upon us for disobeying," Taskapak said.
He turned to Shraku'ur. "She was wise with great foresight indeed to have us here at this moment."
"Yup."
TERRASOL
These weird ones are weird. The Strevik'ak Dominion guys.
/////////
TREANA'AD HIVE WORLDS
Everyone is weird right now.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
HAT WEARING AUNTIE
We have a diplomatic team within the 1.5 light year expansion zone, led by Looks to a Bright Future Wearing Mirrorshades, to re-establish diplomatic relations.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
OK.
Right now, we're willing to pick up with the alliances that were in force when we vanished.
////////
LANAKTALLAN GREAT FREE THOUGHT GREAT GALLOPING FIELD NOW WITH MORE GREAT GREATNESS
What about us?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
You're a special case. Right now, we're looking at a non-belligerent status. A lot of your troops and the like became Citizens during the fifty years we were in The Bag.
/////////
LANAKTALLAN GREAT FUN ZONE
How many Lanaktallan are in residence?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
One point seven billion survived the neural scorching.
We had some female refugees.
And some cloning and other techniques.
You're up to two point one billion.
////////
PUBVIAN DOMINION
How many of you?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
Right now? Without kicking the cloning banks and the SUDS?
With the Sleepers being woken, and without waking the Dreamers, we've got twelve point two billion citizens, Terran Descent Humans, and two billion Earthlings.
We've also got three hundred and forty million greenies and another one billion and change other mantid castes, a half a billion Treana'ad, and two billion female Rigellians with four point two ducks.
We can give you a complete population breakdown later.
Oh, we've even got nearly two hundred thousand Tnvaru and eight hundred thousand Telkan.
////////
HAT WEARING AUNTIE
You woke the Sleeping Ones?
You did?
>wrings hands
Oh, please tell me you did.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
Awake and happy.
////////
TREANA'AD HIVE WORLDS
Did you manage to get your friends before everything shut down?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
Legion cured the Friend Plague.
>deep sigh
It was like a missing piece of us being returned.
//////////
RIGEL
It is good to see you, old friend.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
And you, beloved one.
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"Wherefore come ye here, Burgerlander?"
"From a ship beyond the stars to the Shores of Burgerland, where I was enticed and enjoined to swear fealty to The Burger King and pledge my very life to his Redheaded Bitch of a Daughter." - Firewatch Challenge and Response, Camp Burgerherd, Burgerland
"Forever more is my Home on the Range where the dear anthillopes play...
"But my armor is new, and there's fresh cud to chew...at least til they ship us away." - Graffiti from the inside wall of a Port-a-Patty, located beside and below a crude drawing of a giant human phallus with one big beefy arm belching fire on village with thatched roofs, North Range Recruit Training Facility Burgerherd, Burgerland
"What's an Anthillope, you ask? Don't worry...you'll know all about them soon enough. Intimately.
"They're like their smaller cousin the Jackalope, but bigger...MUCH bigger...with didgeridoos on their heads... and they like to run as fast as they can in a circle around any structures they find.
"All. Night. Long." - Fo'od'mo'oo, Chow Hall Supervisor, Camp Burgerherd, Burgerland
The ship in the middle of the flotilla had been designed, redesigned, built, rebuilt, scrapped, overhauled, refit, refit again, stripped to the frame, rebuilt again, and finally set on its way with an escort of twenty Strevik'al Dominion battle cruisers with full complements, bringing the task force up to nearly three hundred vessels.
The flagship was not in charge of the mission, just the Task Force, and the mission was to obey the orders, no matter how non-sensicle, of the rebuilt and refitted junkpile of a ship that was named DARK SCIENCE TASTER! (The capital letters were part of its name) and while it was Captained by a skilled and experienced naval commander, it was ultimately commanded by a being who was mad even among those considered mad.
One Taskapak-88542. Mad Scientist Grade - Omega. Visionary. Scientist. Researcher.
Sorcerer.
Mad Strevikik'al.
The mad scientist constantly moved about, poking his nose into everything, giving orders, asking questions, and performing tasks.
He was followed by the surly and almost uncommunicative Shraku'ur-553881. A disgraced soldier for the Strevik'ak Dominion military that many aboard the ship wished had managed to carry out his attempted suicide.
The insane researcher had gone down to the planets of the Path of the Traveler with only the infantryman accompanying him. Each time speaking with the terrible guardians that had destroyed all previous exploration teams.
Each time the mad scientist had returned excited, agitated, and set about decoding strange and terrible formula to emerge from his laboratories with the next set of jump coordinates.
While the Grand Admiral in charge of the Task Force had been angry that often the Grenklakail Empire vessels would arrive and leave before them, the mad scientist had waved away all objections and all commands to move faster.
"I care not what the Grenklakail Empire discovers," Taskapak would squeal in his irritating voice. "I care only what the Guardians whisper into my bloody ears."
The insane researcher in question was standing on the bridge of his ship, the DARK SCIENCE TASTER!, and staring at the gravity shadow of a singularity.
"She would not have ordered us to tread the Path of the Traveler just to show us a singularity," Taskapak squealed, his voice grating and nerve wracking to the other Strevik'al. "There must be a reason we were commanded to be in this place at this time."
Taskapak turned to look at Shraku'ur, wringing his hands. "There must be a reason," the scientist said.
The infantryman just shrugged, lifting up his bottle of fizzybrew and taking a drink.
Taskapak began pacing back and forth.
"Beacon scans ship, forces way into databases, downloads and parses lexicons, encylopedia, technical schematics of ships and estimates and analyses ship and weapon capabilities," Taskapak began muttering to himself, waving his hands in the air.
Shraku'ur just set his beer on the communications console (ignoring the glare from the technician) and pulled an 'apple' from his pocket, taking a big bite of the yellow fruit and wiping the juice from his chin.
"Beacon transmits technical, scientific, cultural data of approximate technological level of visitors," Taskapak muttered. "Not as one technological knowledge level, but estimation based upon medical, war fighting, energy production, transportation, communication technological levels entirely separate from one another."
Shraku'ur just took another crunching bite of the crisp fruit.
"Yet no data overlaps. There are no advanced energy generation technology in superluminal communications scientific data but how to use energy generation technology from the energy technology section with the advanced communication and transportation technology," Taskapak muttered. He stopped and looked at Shraku'ur. "Give."
Shraku'ur reached into his pocket, which was lumpy with other fruit, and tossed the scientist a red apple.
"Must be important. Not data. Data is cover. Data will make Strevik'al Dominion happy. No. Has to be time," Taskapak muttered, resuming his pacing. He took a bite of the apple, chewing on it as he paced. "Time and place important. Nothing more important than temporal and realspace coordinates. X, Y, Z, Q, R. Basis for everything in universe. All of universe mappable with those coordinate vectors. Why? Why this X, Y, Z? Why this Q, R?"
He stopped, staring at the holotank.
"What secret hold inside, oh singularity?" he asked. "Wish was soldier," he drew a pistol from a pocket. It had a narrow aperature at the end of a cone on one end and a bulbous rear with fins and sprockets on it. One sprocket was cracked. "Wish was soldier. Answers to soldier problems are this."
He pointed the pistol at the representation of the singularity and pulled the trigger several times.
Most of the bridge crew winced, expecting something.
The gears and sprockets on the spun. Sparks and confetti flew from the narrow end. The wheels made a 'fweeeee' noise.
There was a sudden surge and upheaval. A white flash that wiped away everything. The ship groaned and shuddered in the brightly lit darkness and every atom was pulled and pushed, squeezed and stretched, poked and pulled.
The bridge crew found themselves flung out of their seats, some phasing through their restraint harnesses.
Taskaptak fell to the floor.
Shraku'ur seemed to lean forward slightly, grabbing his beer as it seemed to replicate over and over along a path away from the console.
Shraku'ur took a long drink as everything suddenly collapsed back to normal.
Taskapak was immediately on his feet, rushing over to the holotank and turning it off at the internal breaker box, counting to fifteen, and flipping the breaker back on. He quickly went through menus, one hand on an I/O port, the hologram flickering, buzzing, sparking.
The holotank cleared even as other Strevik'al were getting to their feet and staggering back to their stations. Shraku'ur reached out and helped the comms officer to his station then shambled up to stand next to Taskapak.
"Clearing, clearing, parsing scattered and distorted data," the scientist was squeaking. The other holotanks on the bridge flickered to life. Showing the singularity. Showing it rupturing with a bright dark light. Showing a field of white energy and matter exploding outward. Showing a ten planet solar system with an asteroid belt around a yellow start, the planets and the moons creating rings around their orbits by showing overlapping versions of themselves.
The holotank Taskapak was standing in front of flickered and cleared.
"Ten planets. Two gas giants. Two of supermassive gas giants," Taskapak squeaked. "First planet, deep red zone - solar energy danger. Second planet, mid-red zone - solar energy danger. Third planet, deep amber zone - solar energy danger. Fourth planet, green zone. Asteroid belt. Edge of green zone. Supermassive gas giant - deep amber. Supermassive gas giant, correction, supermassive failed gas giant - amber zone. Gas giant, red zone. Gas giant, red zone. Planet, black zone. Planet, Oort Cloud."
Taskapak moved around the holotank, staring at it.
"No, no, gravity too low, orbital tides from moons too low," he looked up. "Terrors originate from third planet despite high corrosive oceans, close proximity to stellar mass, overly large orbital body in close proximity," he moved around again. "Terror biology, motivations, aggression suggests dangerous world. Competitive world. Danger danger danger," he looked up. "Designate Planet-Three TerraSol."
Shraku'ur touched the gas giants. "Look at the size of those shipyard lattices. They completely encase the gas giants."
Taskapak nodded. "Yes. Yes. Need mass. Terrans crave mass. Need it. Must have it. Gas giants easy mass. Complex mass."
"Many many ship signatures," the sensor technician call out.
"How many?" Shraku'ur asked.
"Too many, board keeps crashing. I keep running out of memory," the technician complained.
"Put each group into separate groups, count groups of only twenty or more. All ships with less than medium graviton signature set to below filter," Taskapak squealed. "Tap groups for separate analysis based on gravity distortion strength."
The lights flickered.
"We've been boarded," Shraku'ur said.
Taskapak nodded. He tossed the data from the central tank to one at the edge of the bridge, then ran over and grunted as he moved a lever to connect the massive quantum computer arrays welded to the bulkhead.
"Wait... wait... wait Terran... wait..." Taskapak said. He ran back to the holotank and put his hand against the I/O port. "Almost. Almost. Load memory doubler. Load optimizer. Done!"
He stepped back.
"I SUMMON THEE, DARK CREATURE OF TERRA!" he shouted.
"Well, I've never been called that," sounded from the speakers. The holotank flickered and a female Terror in a severe militaristic uniform made of flowing code stood inside. "Colonel Crystal Rectifier Barretter, Confederate Space Force and TerraSol Planetary Defense Forces."
"I am Taskapak, Mad Scientist Grade Omega," Taskapak squealed. He motioned at Shraku'ur. "This is my soldier, Shraku'ur."
"Nice to meet you," the digital being said.
"You are Digital Sentience. Code given life, sentience, and sapience," Taskapak said, practically quivering with joy. "Unmaddened, unEnraged, thoughtful and poised."
The Terror smiled, baring sharp meat tearing teeth. "Yes."
"We follow the Path of the Traveler, find you! Arrive when Mother of Dark Science tell us to! You emerge! BANG!" Taskapak squealed.
"Yes."
"Now here," Taskapak gave a sweeping bow. "We greet you, oh fearsome dark one from legends, myth, and the mists of time. You have returned after your forty-thousand year absence into a galaxy wracked by war and in mortal danger that threatens the entire galaxy itself."
The digital sentience nodded.
"All right. I'm kicking you up the chain. Stand by for the Admiral."
"We await his presence, oh fearsome and terrible dark one!" Taskapak squealed.
The holotank went blank.
Taskapak gave an exhale of relief.
"We survived, soldier. Another victory that allows us to continue to exist for more moments," Taskapak said.
"Yup," Shraku'ur said.
"I detect no ships, no mass, no gravity distortions near us," a sensor tech said.
"You would not. Singularity exploded in a white matter explosion, with a leading edge of doubling radiation that unfolded the space compressed within the singularity gravity distortion," Taskapak said. "Space is still rippling and shivering. Stellar system must have been inside space hidden by folding action of multiple singularities in a specific orbit," he looked at Shraku'ur. "We have sensor data proving doubling radiation. Happy day, solider!"
"Yup."
The holotank flickered and an image appeared. A Terran male in an armored vac-suit sat in front of a wallpaper that was a gradient from light gray to pale blue at the bottom that had the simple header of "TERRASOL DEFENSE FORCE" at the top in gold letters. The Terran male had dark skin and bright blue eyes.
"Greetings," the Terror said. He looked around. "Your species is not in our databases. We realize it is tens of thousands of years since our disappearance," his face hardened. "But we respectfully request that you move yourself to at least two point five light years beyond the Oort Cloud. With the stellar geography being what it is, I suggest you move galactic North to avoid other stellar nation's boarders."
It had the feeling of a standard order.
"As soon as possible, oh fearsome one," Taskapak stated. "We request and plead for your mercy and benevolence to allow us to live to be awed by your presence."
The Terran blinked. "All right."
"Ships may be damaged. Will move when can. Please, spare us your terrible wrath and your fearsome chewing teeth," Taskapak said.
"We will give you three hours. If you cannot reply, signal with red flares. All ships that can comply must comply or they will be fired upon," the Terran said.
"As you command, fearsome one," Taskapak said.
"TerraSol Defense Force, out," the Terran said.
His image vanished.
"You heard. Signal fleet. We move now. Not anger the Terrans. Death and pain will be their punishment upon us for disobeying," Taskapak said.
He turned to Shraku'ur. "She was wise with great foresight indeed to have us here at this moment."
"Yup."
TERRASOL
These weird ones are weird. The Strevik'ak Dominion guys.
/////////
TREANA'AD HIVE WORLDS
Everyone is weird right now.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
HAT WEARING AUNTIE
We have a diplomatic team within the 1.5 light year expansion zone, led by Looks to a Bright Future Wearing Mirrorshades, to re-establish diplomatic relations.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
OK.
Right now, we're willing to pick up with the alliances that were in force when we vanished.
////////
LANAKTALLAN GREAT FREE THOUGHT GREAT GALLOPING FIELD NOW WITH MORE GREAT GREATNESS
What about us?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
You're a special case. Right now, we're looking at a non-belligerent status. A lot of your troops and the like became Citizens during the fifty years we were in The Bag.
/////////
LANAKTALLAN GREAT FUN ZONE
How many Lanaktallan are in residence?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
One point seven billion survived the neural scorching.
We had some female refugees.
And some cloning and other techniques.
You're up to two point one billion.
////////
PUBVIAN DOMINION
How many of you?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
Right now? Without kicking the cloning banks and the SUDS?
With the Sleepers being woken, and without waking the Dreamers, we've got twelve point two billion citizens, Terran Descent Humans, and two billion Earthlings.
We've also got three hundred and forty million greenies and another one billion and change other mantid castes, a half a billion Treana'ad, and two billion female Rigellians with four point two ducks.
We can give you a complete population breakdown later.
Oh, we've even got nearly two hundred thousand Tnvaru and eight hundred thousand Telkan.
////////
HAT WEARING AUNTIE
You woke the Sleeping Ones?
You did?
>wrings hands
Oh, please tell me you did.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
Awake and happy.
////////
TREANA'AD HIVE WORLDS
Did you manage to get your friends before everything shut down?
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
Legion cured the Friend Plague.
>deep sigh
It was like a missing piece of us being returned.
//////////
RIGEL
It is good to see you, old friend.
---NOTHING FOLLOWS---
TERRASOL
And you, beloved one.
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2024.03.26 00:23 IndieRex The Wild Beyond the Witchlight: Reimagined - Part XXIII (O): Returning Home
 | Welcome to Part 23 of The Wild Beyond the Witchlight: Reimagined, an expansion and alternative take on the The Wild Beyond the Witchlight campaign. submitted by IndieRex to wildbeyondwitchlight [link] [comments] If you'd prefer to read with full formatting, see my blog at IndieRex.com. https://preview.redd.it/krrr5dhubkqc1.jpg?width=656&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba9e6b99b286a5c1eb75d835b744d3e91def3f10 Introduction\"Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads\"Our triumphant players, Lost Things in hand, have left behind the snowy lands of Yon, passing through a fey crossing to finally go back home to the Material Plane. If you've read Part 0: Adventure Outline, then you'll know this is a seemingly happy ending that will soon be disrupted. The passage of time in the Feywild is unstable - an hour in the Feywild could be a second back home or a month. In our case, the party's adventures in the Feywild, while likely only a few weeks or less (this will vary based on your particular game, how many long rests, etc.), have resulted in a year passing back on the Material Plane. In this time, disaster has struck, with Tasha's forces invading the Material Plane and leading to ruin. To stop this from happening, the party will need to "correct" their return time to the Material Plane so they arrive back with only those few weeks having passed. Time is confusing so here's a helpful graphic that hopefully makes this a bit clearer. https://preview.redd.it/ro75c3imckqc1.jpg?width=1023&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d30a1f8351cd63310baf9ab3e8d9a4f17a83eea3 Waterdeep? Skullport? As I shared at the outset, my campaign started out of the city of Waterdeep but that you could use whatever you liked. I'll be using names and locations related to Waterdeep and Skullport through the next few series of articles but you can just swap the following them appropriately for your game. Below is a short guide:
This article as well as the next few in the series are obviously all homebrew. I thought this was a great opportunity for the players to see the consequences of Zybilna's plans (thus setting up a new goal for the party now that the Lost Things have been retrieved) as well as explore character specific backstories that might be challenging to do in the Feywild. This might hold no interest for you or your group though and they may want to stay in the Feywild. I've specifically designed it so that you can skip all of this next series and have marked these articles with "(O)" in the title to indicate that they're optional. The two cleanest ways to skip this content are:
If you do choose to use these sections, as mentioned, this is a great opportunity for you to explore backstories / side plots with your party's characters that may have been impossible to do in the Feywild due to needing specific locations, NPCs, etc. Think about how to best work those in if desired. Returning HomeWaterdeep isn’t exactly how we left itWhile Tasha was posing as Zybilna in the Winter Court, she also did the same in the Summer Court, but instead using the guise of her sister Elena the Fair. As Queen Titania's advisor, Tasha (disguised as Elena) suggested to Titania to create an army of myconids, mushroom creatures, to supplement the Summer Court’s seelie forces and destroy the Winter Court. This plan succeeds, but instead of attacking the Winter Court, Tasha uses the myconids to knock out the Summer Court (putting Titania out of the picture), and co-opts them as her own personal invasion forces. I'll share more details on this in an article just about Tasha later (and much of this will be revealed when the party reaches the Summer Court). The key piece here is that in the intervening year, Waterdeep has been invaded by myconid forces and is in a terrible state. Waterdeep, The City of Splendors? After your players step through the fey crossing in Yon in Part 22, read the following: As your vision returns you're finally home – Waterdeep, the city of splendors. With the oddness of time in the Feywild it's hard to say how much time has passed, but home is home. As a sense of relief is about to wash over you, you notice something is terribly wrong. Giant mushrooms of different shapes and sizes have twisted their way through the buildings and dot the roads. There's not a living soul in sight.Give your players a chance to wander around for a short bit and discover a few things:
I dotted a variety of enemies in the area, with a heavy quantity approach since these are generally low CR enemies, though also allowed the party to sneak as much as possible. Enemies include:
https://preview.redd.it/s6h2yclrckqc1.png?width=736&format=png&auto=webp&s=6e089b172e9ac9d70b4b6fd9212933efbe7741fe The House of the Moon https://preview.redd.it/uq3anhfsckqc1.png?width=351&format=png&auto=webp&s=dc4c3b5008ca08fa952ffcca3cc6cee8f9f4e551 After some exploration, have your party come across The House of the Moon, a temple to the goddess Selune and one of the last remaining holdouts in the city. A silver-gilded temple of faded white and blue stone ahead seems to be one of the few buildings not overrun by plant life. The symbol of Selune, a silver crescent moon, is displayed prominently, and makes a stark contrast against the wooden barricade surrounding the structure.As the players approach they will see many bodies of dead myconids arrayed around the barrier, likely the result of past failed attempts to attack. The party can easily make their way past the barrier and to the temple's entrance which has been reinforced. When the party reaches the entrance they will be confronted by Linden Tallowick, a professor and the headmaster's assistant at Blackstaff Tower, as well a ragtag group of defenders. They will be skeptical of the party but after some magical probing confirms the characters aren't infested by spores, the party will be ushered inside to sit and talk. The interior of the temple has been re-arranged haphazardly into a mix of living quarters and medical beds. Feel drop in any NPCs relevant to your PCs as either being here at The House of the Moon or killed in the intervening year. Remember that the goal will be to go back before all of this happened, so any deaths of NPCs are not "permanent." Linden will be very surprised to see the party and explain that everyone at Blackstaff Tower was distraught after the characters disappeared after The Witchlight Carnival. Search parties were sent out but no trace of them could be found. He will be very interested to hear the party's story of their travels. Once things have settled in Linden can explain the following:
Linden will offer The House of the Moon as a place to rest and think on their situation. He will return a little while later frantically asking as to how long the party was in the Feywild (or ask again if the party already told him earlier). From there he will seem to have a "eureka" moment of sorts and a plan to share:
If the party follows Linden's directions the trip to retrieve the needed reagents should be uneventful. If the characters wander off, have them make Constitution saving throws or begin to start experiencing strange visions, confusing sounds, or even temporarily lose certain senses. Once they arrive I used the Hangman's Courtyard map (night variant) by Neutral Party to represent the area and also added mushrooms (like below). In the center of the map I placed the party's target - The Great Moldenroot (see below). Once it is killed the players can retrieve it's roots for Linden and return back. https://preview.redd.it/9cgcqbpwckqc1.png?width=865&format=png&auto=webp&s=65a3543d0f3ef721ca7d3104f6889a6376029fce https://preview.redd.it/5k0o6qlxckqc1.png?width=256&format=png&auto=webp&s=8e309478df1fb0562c291465abcb33326a00f9f7 https://preview.redd.it/8qdv9f9yckqc1.png?width=738&format=png&auto=webp&s=086e87c34339ea7d5d4222e9033398b5695fb067 Let's Do the Time Warp Again When the players arrive back at The House of the Moon, Linden will say he has everything prepared from his end and can start the ritual as soon as the party is ready. He warns that this will take some time and also use quite a lot of magic which will draw the attention of the myconids. It will be crucial that the characters protect him while he casts the ritual. I used the School of Sorcery (Part 6) map by EightfoldPaper to represent the area with Linden positioned in the back of the room. Once Linden starts the ritual, it will play out as follows:
Enemy Rounds As mentioned, enemies will arrive at the beginning of each round from the front of the building as follows. Feel free to adjust as needed for your party/the pace of the fight and keep in mind things should seem very overwhelming by the end.
https://preview.redd.it/s9ad8j42dkqc1.png?width=734&format=png&auto=webp&s=581fdcfca480fc4e7f6d5e23f8c534a1d5bdc443 https://preview.redd.it/vfhb5gy2dkqc1.png?width=256&format=png&auto=webp&s=53703ee5298a1f959e7db821a04bdea9eaf4f6d2 https://preview.redd.it/qtglcro3dkqc1.png?width=723&format=png&auto=webp&s=ad1c7d00f9a95fbf46f3d447e94cda2eb585b727 Returning Home (Again) https://preview.redd.it/65l8zrf4dkqc1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=624aecdf49f048074f8defeb5fe67cdd43ec4024 As the ritual finishes, the party will be sucked away through time and watch hopelessly as The House of the Moon is overrun by myconids until the vision fades from their sight. When the characters come back to they will find themselves returned to Waterdeep to just the few weeks or so after they were transported to the Feywild. This is a great opportunity for the party to re-connect with any NPCs, go shopping, and so on. At some point they will presumably follow Linden's advice and arrange to meet with Vajra at Blackstaff Tower. If not, you can have Vajra seek them out after learning the characters have returned from their mysterious disappearance from The Witchlight Carnival. Similar to Linden, the blackstaff will be very interested to hear every detail of what happened to the characters, exclaiming how no one knew where they went. She will take the news of the future very seriously and share the following:
ResourcesI have highlighted some of the resources I used for this portion of the campaign below.Music
It's nice to be home, but trouble waits for no one. Grab your cloak and lantern as next time we'll be descending into Undermountain to reach Skullport, the Port of Shadows, and begin to uncover what role Xanathar plays in everything. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any comments, questions, or suggestions and…see you in the Feywild! |
2024.03.25 17:11 Ok_Internal9146 Silas Saetung ** the guitarist (slightly stranger things based)
https://preview.redd.it/rts6sfph8iqc1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fd4ece6a3ba17e8cb2b28aaae8d5d855856f10fd
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< General Information >
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< F U L L · N A M E >>
silas saetang
<< P R O N O U N S >>
he/him
<< A G E >>
looking a bit older than he actually is, silas is canonically 17, but is age flexible for roleplays.
<< M E N T A L · A G E >>
it varies from a 12 year old boy to a grown man in his 30s.
<< B I R T H · D A T E >>
july 9
<< Z O D I A C >>
cancer
<< G E N D E R >>
cis male
<< S P E C I E S >>
human
<< N A T I O N A L I T Y >>
american
<< E T H I N I C I T Y >>
thai
<< S E X U A L I T Y >>
closeted pansexual
<< P O W E R S ? >>
none
<< W E A P O N >>
an axe (ironic, no?) or a gun.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
<[ P H Y S I C A L - A P P E A R A N C E ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< H E I G H T >>
5'6 - 5'11
<< N A T U R A L · H A I R · C O L O R >>
dark black
<< C U R R E N T · H A I R · C O L O R >>
silas' hair colour changes almost every two weeks, but for the last two months or so, he's alternated between blue, grey and blond.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
<[ A T T I R E ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
clothing, piercings, tattoos etc. will all be compiled in a board on pinterest, which you can find following the link in the comments. (not a thread, don't reply)
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
<< K N O W N · L A N G U A G E S >>
thai, english, a bit of spanish
<< L E A R N I N G · L A N G UA G E S >>
spanish
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ P E R S O N A L I T Y ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< G O O D · T R A I T S >>
⩿[ he's quite open-minded, as long as he knows and trusts you.
⩿[ while silas is described to be a 'manwhore', he doesn't cheat.
⩿[ he's quite efficient when it comes down to helping those he holds close.
⩿[ silas knows how to keep a secret, and almost nothing can make him spill.
⩿[ he has a strong sense of loyalty.
<< B A D · T R A I T S >>
⩿[ horrible anger issues. horrible.
⩿[ while silas can keep a secret, if you anger him enough, he will fucking end you.
⩿[ silas can be quite argumentative, and won't back down from a fight.
⩿[ he acts before thinking, and it's honestly sad.
⩿[ he can be extremely lazy and dumps his workload on others at times.
<< H O B B I E S >>
⩿[ video gaming
⩿[ graffiti art
⩿[ playing guitar for his band
⩿[ acting (selfish uses)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ T H I S - O R - T H A T ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
INTROVERT <> EXTROVERT
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
PESSIMIST <> OPTIMIST <> REALIST
realist
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
CAUTIOUS <> DAREDEVIL
daredevil
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
NEAT <> MESSY
messy
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
EASYGOING <> UPTIGHT
easygoing
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
UNCARING <> SENSITIVE
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
HARDWORKER <> SLACKER
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
ACTIVE <> LAZY
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ Y E S - N O ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< C I G A R E T T E · C O N S U M E R ? >>
yes
<< A L C O H O L · C O N S U M E R ? >>
yes
<< S P O R T · S A V Y ? >>
kinda
<< T E C H · S A V Y ? >>
yes
<< V E G A N ? >>
no
<< A R T I S T I C ? >>
yes
<[ H E A L T H ]>
<< M E N T A L >>
silas' mental health isn't noticeably poor to anyone other than family, who have been around him for years.
<< P H Y S I C A L >>
he's in pretty good shape, slightly toned, no health conditions.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ D I S O R D E R S ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< M E N T A L · D I S O R D E R S >>
slight anxiety; paranoia; bipolar disorder
<< P H Y S I C A L · D I S O R D E R S >>
n/a
<[ R E L A T I O N S H I P S ]>
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
< M O T H E R >
◄ ashley saetung (alive)
< F A T H E R >
◄ arthit saetung (deceased)
< S I S T E R / S >
◄ charlotte saetung (alive; 5 years older)
< B R O T H E R / S >
◄ oliver saetung (alive; 7 years younger)
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ B A C K · S T O R Y ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
(WIP, MAINLY REVEALED THROUGH RP)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ N S F W ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< P O S I T I O N >>
switch
<< R O L E >>
submissive
<< S I Z E >>
7.5 inches
<< K I N K S >>
choking; degradation; praise; receiving head; mirror sex; shower sex; wall sex; raw sex; orgasm denial/control; vanilla; bdsm; light weapon play.
<< W H E R E >>
literally anywhere and everywhere. he has no shame when it comes to sex.
<< W H E N >>
hey, as long as he gets a good pounding, silas is good whenever.
<< V O C A L I S T >>
si is moderately quiet when you first start, maybe letting out a few soft groans. however, when you really get into it, he's pretty loud. he often curses and shouts his partner's name. he also sounds rather pathetic, and his moans are usually a mix of whines and begs.
<< S E X D R I V E >>
69/10
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I USED A TEMPLATE FOR THIS ONE
< General Information >
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< F U L L · N A M E >>
silas saetang
<< P R O N O U N S >>
he/him
<< A G E >>
looking a bit older than he actually is, silas is canonically 17, but is age flexible for roleplays.
<< M E N T A L · A G E >>
it varies from a 12 year old boy to a grown man in his 30s.
<< B I R T H · D A T E >>
july 9
<< Z O D I A C >>
cancer
<< G E N D E R >>
cis male
<< S P E C I E S >>
human
<< N A T I O N A L I T Y >>
american
<< E T H I N I C I T Y >>
thai
<< S E X U A L I T Y >>
closeted pansexual
<< P O W E R S ? >>
none
<< W E A P O N >>
an axe (ironic, no?) or a gun.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
<[ P H Y S I C A L - A P P E A R A N C E ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< H E I G H T >>
5'6 - 5'11
<< N A T U R A L · H A I R · C O L O R >>
dark black
<< C U R R E N T · H A I R · C O L O R >>
silas' hair colour changes almost every two weeks, but for the last two months or so, he's alternated between blue, grey and blond.
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
<[ A T T I R E ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
clothing, piercings, tattoos etc. will all be compiled in a board on pinterest, which you can find following the link in the comments. (not a thread, don't reply)
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
<< K N O W N · L A N G U A G E S >>
thai, english, a bit of spanish
<< L E A R N I N G · L A N G UA G E S >>
spanish
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ P E R S O N A L I T Y ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< G O O D · T R A I T S >>
⩿[ he's quite open-minded, as long as he knows and trusts you.
⩿[ while silas is described to be a 'manwhore', he doesn't cheat.
⩿[ he's quite efficient when it comes down to helping those he holds close.
⩿[ silas knows how to keep a secret, and almost nothing can make him spill.
⩿[ he has a strong sense of loyalty.
<< B A D · T R A I T S >>
⩿[ horrible anger issues. horrible.
⩿[ while silas can keep a secret, if you anger him enough, he will fucking end you.
⩿[ silas can be quite argumentative, and won't back down from a fight.
⩿[ he acts before thinking, and it's honestly sad.
⩿[ he can be extremely lazy and dumps his workload on others at times.
<< H O B B I E S >>
⩿[ video gaming
⩿[ graffiti art
⩿[ playing guitar for his band
⩿[ acting (selfish uses)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ T H I S - O R - T H A T ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
INTROVERT <> EXTROVERT
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
PESSIMIST <> OPTIMIST <> REALIST
realist
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
CAUTIOUS <> DAREDEVIL
daredevil
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
NEAT <> MESSY
messy
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
EASYGOING <> UPTIGHT
easygoing
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
UNCARING <> SENSITIVE
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
HARDWORKER <> SLACKER
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
ACTIVE <> LAZY
both
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ Y E S - N O ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< C I G A R E T T E · C O N S U M E R ? >>
yes
<< A L C O H O L · C O N S U M E R ? >>
yes
<< S P O R T · S A V Y ? >>
kinda
<< T E C H · S A V Y ? >>
yes
<< V E G A N ? >>
no
<< A R T I S T I C ? >>
yes
<[ H E A L T H ]>
<< M E N T A L >>
silas' mental health isn't noticeably poor to anyone other than family, who have been around him for years.
<< P H Y S I C A L >>
he's in pretty good shape, slightly toned, no health conditions.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ D I S O R D E R S ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< M E N T A L · D I S O R D E R S >>
slight anxiety; paranoia; bipolar disorder
<< P H Y S I C A L · D I S O R D E R S >>
n/a
<[ R E L A T I O N S H I P S ]>
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
< M O T H E R >
◄ ashley saetung (alive)
< F A T H E R >
◄ arthit saetung (deceased)
< S I S T E R / S >
◄ charlotte saetung (alive; 5 years older)
< B R O T H E R / S >
◄ oliver saetung (alive; 7 years younger)
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ B A C K · S T O R Y ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
(WIP, MAINLY REVEALED THROUGH RP)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<[ N S F W ]>
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
<< P O S I T I O N >>
switch
<< R O L E >>
submissive
<< S I Z E >>
7.5 inches
<< K I N K S >>
choking; degradation; praise; receiving head; mirror sex; shower sex; wall sex; raw sex; orgasm denial/control; vanilla; bdsm; light weapon play.
<< W H E R E >>
literally anywhere and everywhere. he has no shame when it comes to sex.
<< W H E N >>
hey, as long as he gets a good pounding, silas is good whenever.
<< V O C A L I S T >>
si is moderately quiet when you first start, maybe letting out a few soft groans. however, when you really get into it, he's pretty loud. he often curses and shouts his partner's name. he also sounds rather pathetic, and his moans are usually a mix of whines and begs.
<< S E X D R I V E >>
69/10
2024.03.22 23:10 CP4-Throwaway Chris Brown singles that sound more McBling, Electropop, Core 10s, or even CovidTok
I'm gonna continue this compilation series with Chris Brown. He first came on the scene in the fall of 2005 with "Run It!" (both the album and the single) and became one of the most popular artists during the mid-late 2000s. He was still largely relevant up until the mid 2010s but had a few hit songs here and there up until 2019 or 2020 so I'll stop it there.
Here, I will see which of his songs lean toward either the McBling, Electropop, Core 10s, or even the CovidTok eras.
McBling Era
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Here, I will see which of his songs lean toward either the McBling, Electropop, Core 10s, or even the CovidTok eras.
McBling Era
- Chris Brown album singles - an early/mid 2000s McBling album
- Run It! ft. Juelz Santana - 2005 (mid 2000s)
- Yo (Excuse Me Miss) - 2005 (mid 2000s)
- Gimme That Remix ft. Lil Wayne - 2006 (mid 2000s)
- Say Goodbye - 2006 (early/mid 2000s cusp); also on the Step Up soundtrack
- Poppin' - 2006 (mid 2000s)
- His albumless singles
- Shortie Like Mine w/ Bow Wow & Johntá Austin - 2006 (mid 2000s)
- Get Like Me w/ David Banner & Yung Joc - 2008 (mid/late 2000s cusp)
- Make the World Go Round w/ Nas and The Game - 2008 (mid/late 2000s cusp); doesn't sound like a typical mid or late 2000s song but this is the closest that it sounds; it sounds a little similar to some hip-hop songs from the Y2K era or just a mixture of multiple eras
- Exclusive album singles - a McBling/2K7 cusp album (mostly late 2000s)
- With You - 2007 (late 2000s)
- This Christmas soundtrack singles
- This Christmas - 2007 (mid/late 2000s cusp); doesn't sound distinctly of any period tbh
- His albumless singles
- McBling leaning
- No Air w/ Jordin Sparks - 2008 (late 2000s)
- Feel the Steam w/ Elephant Man - 2008 (late 2000s); doesn't really sound distinct of any period
- What Them Girls Like w/ Ludacris and Sean Garrett - 2008 (late 2000s)
- Head Of My Class w/ Scooter Smiff - 2008 (late 2000s)
- Electropop leaning
- Shawty Get Loose w/ Lil Mama & T-Pain - 2008 (late 2000s)
- Freeze w/ T-Pain - 2008 (late 2000s)
- Work That! w/ Teriyaki Boyz and Pharrell - 2009 (late 2000s)
- Drop It Low w/ Ester Dean - 2009 (late 2000s)
- McBling leaning
- Exclusive album singles - a McBling/2K7 cusp album (mostly late 2000s)
- McBling leaning
- Wall To Wall - 2007 (late 2000s)
- Kiss Kiss ft. T-Pain - 2007 (late 2000s)
- Take You Down - 2007 (late 2000s)
- Superhuman ft. Keri Hilson - 2008 (late 2000s)
- Electropop leaning
- Forever - 2008 (late 2000s)
- McBling leaning
- AT&T Team USA Soundtrack album singles
- McBling leaning
- Dreamer - 2008 (late 2000s)
- Electropop leaning
- None
- McBling leaning
- His albumless singles
- Work That! w/ Teriyaki Boyz and Pharrell - 2009 (late 2000s)
- Bad Girl w/ Rihanna - 2009 (late 2000s)
- Better on the Other Side (MJ tribute) w/ The Game and various artists - 2009 (late 2000s)
- Back to the Crib w/ Juelz Santana - 2009 (late 2000s)
- Deuces ft. Tyga, Kevin McCall - 2010 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp); later added to the F.A.M.E. album
- Make a Movie w/ Twista - 2010 (late 2000s)
- Get Back Up w/ T.I. - 2010 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You w/ Bow Wow - 2010 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Champion - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- My Last w/ Big Sean - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- One Night Stand w/ Keri Hilson - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Best Love Song w/ T-Pain - 2011 (late 2000s)
- Pot of Gold w/ The Game - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Body 2 Body w/ Ace Hood - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Better With The Lights w/ New Boyz - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Legendary w/ The Game, Keisha Cole & Ne-Yo - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- International Love w/ Pitbull - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Another Round w/ Fat Joe - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Strip ft. Kevin McCall - 2011 (early 10s); later included in the Fortune album
- Why Stop Now w/ Busta Rhymes - 2011 (early 10s)
- Birthday Cake (remix) w/ Rihanna - 2012 (early 10s)
- Right by My Side w/ Nicki Minaj - 2012 (early 10s)
- Take It To The Head w/ DJ Khaled and various artists - 2012 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- I Can Only Imagine w/ David Guetta and Lil Wayne - 2012 (early 10s)
- Amazing w/ David Banner - 2012 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Put It Down w/ Brandy - 2012 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Celebration w/ The Game and various artists - 2012 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Everyday Birthday w/ Swiss Beats and Ludacris - 2012 (early 10s)
- Rider w/ Ace Hood - 2013 (early 10s)
- Put on My Niggas w/ Compton Menace - 2014 (early 10s)
- Graffiti album singles - a late 2000s Electropop album
- I Can Transform Ya ft. Swizz Beats, Lil Wayne - 2009 (late 2000s)
- Crawl - 2009 (late 2000s)
- F.A.M.E. album singles - largely an early 10s Electropop album
- Yeah 3x - 2010 (early 10s)
- No Bullshit - 2010 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Look at Me Now ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Beautiful People ft. Benny Benassi - 2011 (early 10s)
- She Ain't You - 2011 (early 10s)
- Next to You ft. Justin Bieber - 2011 (early 10s)
- Wet the Bed w/ Ludacris - 2011 (late 2000s/early 10s cusp)
- Fortune album singles - largely an Electropop album
- Turn Up The Music - 2012 (early 10s)
- Don't Wake Me Up - 2012 (early 10s)
- Sweet Love - 2012 (early 10s)
- Till I Die ft. Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa - 2012 (early 10s)
- His albumless singles
- Electropop leaning
- Algo Me Gusta de Ti w/ Wisin & Yandel and T-Pain - 2012 (early 10s)
- Ready w/ Fabolous - 2013 (early 10s)
- For The Road w/ Tyga - 2013 (early 10s)
- Memory w/ Asher Monroe - 2014 (early 10s)
- Core 10s leaning
- As Your Friend w/ Afrojack - 2013 (early 10s)
- Beat It w/ Sean Kingston, Wiz Khalifa - 2013 (early 10s)
- Episode w/ E-40 and T.I. - 2013 (early 10s)
- Talkin' Bout w/ Juicy J and Wiz Khalifa - 2014 (early 10s)
- No Romeo No Juliet w/ 50 Cent - 2016 (early 10s)
- Electropop leaning
- Fortune album singles - largely an Electropop album
- Electropop leaning
- Don't Judge Me - 2012 (early 10s)
- Core 10s leaning
- None
- Electropop leaning
- X album singles - an early/mid Core 10s album
- Fine China - 2013 (early 10s)
- Don't Think They Know ft. Aaliyah - 2013 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Love More ft. Nicki Minaj - 2013 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Loyal ft. Lil Wayne, Tyga - 2013 (mid 10s)
- New Flame ft. Usher, Rick Ross - 2014 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- His albumless singles
- It Won't Stop w/ Sevyn Streeter - 2013 (early 10s)
- Sweet Serenade w/ Pusha T - 2013 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Show Me w/ Kid Ink - 2013 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Main Chick w/ Kid Ink and Tyga - 2014 (mid 10s)
- Hold You Down w/ DJ Khaled and various artists - 2014 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Only w/ Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Lil Wayne - 2014 (mid 10s)
- Do Not Disturb w/ Teyana Taylor - 2014 (mid 10s)
- Post To Be w/ Omarion and Jhene Aiko - 2014 (mid 10s)
- Waves w/ Mr. Probs and T.I. - 2014 (mid 10s)
- Hotel w/ Kid Ink - 2015 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Don't Kill The Fun w/ Sevyn Streeter - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Private Show w/ T.I. - 2015 (early 10s)
- Fool Wit It w/ Kid Ink - 2015 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Fun w/ Pitbull - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Do It Again w/ Pia Mia and Tyga - 2015 (mid 10s)
- How Many Times w/ DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, and Big Sean - 2015 (mid 10s)
- All Eyes On You w/ Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj - 2015 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Body On Me w/ Rita Ora - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Moses w/ French Montana and Migos - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Play No Games w/ Big Sean and Ty Dolla Sign - 2015 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Player w/ Tinashe - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Sorry w/ Rick Ross - 2015 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Gold Slugs w/ DJ Khalid, August Alsina, Fetty Wap - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Something New w/ Zendaya - 2016 (mid 10s)
- #BDAY w/ Tank, Siya, & Sage The Gemini - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Paradise w/ Benny Benassi - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Drifting w/ G-Eazy and Tory Lanez - 2016 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Bounce w/ Kid Red and Migos - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Call Me (When It's Over) w/ Rockie Fresh - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Wishing w/ DJ Drama Skeme, Lyquin - 2016 (mid 10s)
- I'm The Man (Remix) w/ 50 Cent - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Do You Know w/ DJ Khaled and various artists - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Trap Out The Uber w/ Bricc Baby - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Leave Broke w/ Famous Fresh - 2016 (mid 10s)
- Famous w/ Ray J - 2016 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- I Think Of You w/ Jeremih and Big Sean - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Bruk Off Yuh Back w/ Konshens - 2017 (mid 10s)
- Jiu Jitsu w/ OneInThe4Rest - 2017 (late 10s)
- Whatever You Need w/ Meek Mill and Ty Dolla Sign - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- African Bad Gyal w/ Wizkid - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Tone It Down w/ Gucci Mane - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Pie w/ Future - 2017 (late 10s)
- Post & Delete w/ Zoey Dollaz - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Perfect w/ Dave East - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Always w/ A1 and Ty Dolla Sign - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Either Way w/ K. Michelle - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Love You Better w/ King Combs - 2018 (early/mid 10s cusp)
- Freaky Friday w/ Lil Dicky - 2018 (mid 10s)
- Date Night (Same Time) w/ Kirko Bangz - 2018 (late 10s)
- Overdose w/ Agnez Mo - 2018 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Fairytale w/ Skye - 2018 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Buss It w/ Sage the Gemini - 2018 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Chi Chi w/ Trey Songz - 2019 (late 10s)
- Light It Up w/ Marshmello and Tyga - 2019 (late 10s)
- Fan of a Fan: The Album album singles - a mid Core 10s album
- Ayo w/ Tyga - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Bitches N Marijuana w/ Tyga and ScHoolboy Q - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Royalty album singles - a mid Core 10s album
- Liquor - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Zero - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Back To Sleep - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Fine By Me - 2015 (mid 10s)
- Heartbreak on a Full Moon album singles - a mid/late Core 10s album
- Grass Ain't Greener - 2016 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Party ft. Usher and Gucci Mane - 2016 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Privacy - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Pills & Automobiles ft. Yo Gotti, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Kodak Black - 2017 (late 10s)
- Questions - 2017 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Tempo - 2018 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- Indigo album singles - largely a 2K18 album
- No Guidance ft. Drake - 2019 (mid/late 10s cusp)
- His albumless singles
- Core 10s leaning
- Left, Right w/ Casanova and Fabolous - 2017 (late 10s)
- Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown) w/ Remy Ma - 2018 (late 10s)
- Stranger Things w/ Joyner Lucas - 2018 (late 10s)
- Easy (Remix) w/ DaniLeigh - 2019 (late 10s)
- Haute w/ Tyga and J Balvin - 2019 (late 10s)
- Restroom Occupied w/ Yella Breezy - 2019 (late 10s)
- Something Real w/ Summer Walker and London on da Track - 2019 (late 10s)
- Back To You w/ O.T. Genasis and Charlie Wilson - 2020 (late 10s)
- CovidTok leaning
- Attention w/ Fat Joe and Dre - 2018 (late 10s)
- Flight To Memphis w/ Smooky MarGielaa, Juicy J, and A$AP Rocky - 2018 (late 10s)
- Must Be w/ Rockie Fresh - 2019 (late 10s)
- G Walk w/ Lil Mosey - 2019 (late 10s)
- Put In Work w/ Jacquees - 2020 (late 10s)
- Core 10s leaning
- Indigo album singles - largely a 2K18 album
- Core 10s leaning
- Undecided - 2019 (late 10s)
- Wobble Up ft. Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy - 2019 (late 10s)
- Heat ft. Gunna - 2019 (late 10s)
- CovidTok leaning
- Back To Love - 2019 (late 10s)
- Core 10s leaning
- His albumless singles
- Type A Way w/ Eric Bellinger & OG Parker - 2019 (late 10s)
- Blow My Mind w/ Davido - 2019 (late 10s)
- Did You w/ 4B - 2019 (late 10s/early 20s cusp)
- Out Of Your Mind w/ French Montana, Swae Lee - 2020 (late 10s/early 20s cusp)
- Wake Up Dead w/ T-Pain - 2020 (late 10s)
- Slime & B album singles - a late 10s CovidTok era album
- Go Crazy w/ Young Thug - 2020 (late 10s)
- Say You Love Me w/ Young Thug - 2020 (late 10s/early 20s cusp)