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2023.05.31 23:58 Underatted_person The Adventures of Gerb- Indie Sinclair
It was a sunny day in the Bergle Wood, it was a calm sunny day. The beats of the sun’s rays lay on each leaf and branch and bush. Though it was such a wonderful day, it was so still, and so quiet. But all of a sudden there was a small little rustle. Oh! And another little rustle! Where did that come from? It came from a little abandoned shoe buried under the crud and the moss of the wood. Now, this shoe is no ordinary shoe, for this shoe has a little door, a little window, even a little door mat. Then a small little being burst through the little door, this little being is a goblin, a goblin named Gerb. “Good morning Bergle!'' shouted Gerb, his tiny words echoing through the vastness of the forest, “What adventures await me today?”. Gerb is quite a small creature as you might’ve guessed, seeing as he lives in a shoe. He has a green complexion, mini pointy ears and wears a very stylised top made of a patchwork of different socks he’s found along his journey. Off he skips, along his little garden of tulips and petunias, Gerb loves the pretty colours of the flowers. For today Gerb needs mushrooms for his soup, not many know this but Gerb’s soup is the best soup in all of Bergle Wood, even if he’s the only one living in the Bergle Wood but that still counts right? “Mushrooms… Mushrooms…Mushro-. Huh?” Gerb stopped for a second noticed a large, sparkly twig, “what a marvellous twig!” He exclaimed. Gerb loves twigs, his collections grows every adventure he goes on but this twig was like no other, it had luscious vines twisting around its smooth bark and coloured gemstones embedded into its base, “How did it grow like that?” Thought Gerb, this was the prettiest twig Gerb has ever come across in all his many adventures. For size reference this twig was 2 and a half Gerbs tall, and of course he ignored the mushrooms he needed and grabbed this twig twice the size of his poor little body, in Gerbs defence it was a really pretty stick. Heading towards his shoe, Gerb has a big swish in his step, whether it was because of his excitement or the sheer weight of this sparkly branch but a bright light shone from every nook of Gerb's new find, nearly blinding him. “Strange” Gerb said, but you see, Gerb doesn't have many working brain cells so in turn Gerb didn’t think this twig was out of the ordinary. But, with this knowledge he kept swishing back to his shoe, the twig swished back and forth until. “Ow!” Gerb tripped on a pebble “oh bubbles!” Gerb said. Then suddenly, bubbles started forming around Gerb. Pop! Pop! “What’s happening?” Gerb asked with a giggle, then he gasped. Crikey, Gerb’s found a wand!
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2023.05.31 23:56 gold3esea Which mice are most similar to GPX in this particular fashion/grip style?
 | GPX has been my baby for a while.. its a really simple potato shape but the hump location, side wall depth, comfort side grooves... everything just clicks. That being said some aspects of the mouse are getting outdated and Logitech has yet to announce the Ultralight. submitted by gold3esea to MouseReview [link] [comments] I've wanted to experience diffrent mice recently, and I have with the Viper V2 Pro, and Deathadder V3 Pro. I liked both a lot, particularly the sensor. I also think Razers QC on their recent Wireless mice has been great in my experience at least this past year, but that being said.. both forced me out my natural grip style. I've used Eloshapes and Rtings and I've found maybe a few mice that maybe are close to the GPX.. namely eying the G wolves Hati-S Plus Ace or 4k. Those sites only do so well though at helping with this stuff. Was curious as to how many others have a similar grip type or what other mice people can recommend that are similar to the GPX? |
2023.05.31 23:56 Throwawayforsonspain Dad, i have somethings i need to say
This will be me ranting to my father who has passed away early this year. Please feel free to ignore it or comment anything you want, i just cant live with these questions in my head anymore and i need to get them out somewhere.
Hey dad before i get to what i need to say heres this just why. You were an absolute bastard and i hated you for so long. Id finally started getting therapy for all the shit i was left with from you and before we can reconnect you die? Why did you abandon my mom and me, why did everyone, your parents included, have to force you to even see me. Why did you come into my life now? Why did you ever come into my life at all?
What was so much better than your child that you could just leave us? Hell i can look past the abusive alcoholism and the drug usage no ones a fuckin saint and your childhood was rough no argument there. But fuck why did you take your shit out on me when you would see me? I was your first child and you hated me, all i ever wanted was your approval.
Fuck i went to the military to try to make you proud, i even started going back to school after i got out and not a single fuckin atta boy or congratulations. You never went to of my childhood sporting events and to none of my military promotions and you weren't around when i got engaged to a wonderful woman like i asked you to be there.
Hell now im trying to have my first kid with in a year and i was hoping you would be around to maybe see them be born but fuck you just had to go. Why couldn't you just have stayed away like you always preferred to do, the little glimmer of hope you gave me when you started talking to me again was great, there was a chance, at least i thought that but you knew there wasn't didn't you? Is this some fucking cruel final joke? One last fuck you?
Why was it so hard to ever just give me a fuckin atta doy or to say you were proud of me? Why did you have to fuck me up then leave to comeback and go away permanently? You are a bastard and i wanted to tell you how fucked yup you make me, and how much i loved you still. But God do i still hate you and i wish you were still around to i could forgive you.
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Hey dad before i get to what i need to say heres this just why. You were an absolute bastard and i hated you for so long. Id finally started getting therapy for all the shit i was left with from you and before we can reconnect you die? Why did you abandon my mom and me, why did everyone, your parents included, have to force you to even see me. Why did you come into my life now? Why did you ever come into my life at all?
What was so much better than your child that you could just leave us? Hell i can look past the abusive alcoholism and the drug usage no ones a fuckin saint and your childhood was rough no argument there. But fuck why did you take your shit out on me when you would see me? I was your first child and you hated me, all i ever wanted was your approval.
Fuck i went to the military to try to make you proud, i even started going back to school after i got out and not a single fuckin atta boy or congratulations. You never went to of my childhood sporting events and to none of my military promotions and you weren't around when i got engaged to a wonderful woman like i asked you to be there.
Hell now im trying to have my first kid with in a year and i was hoping you would be around to maybe see them be born but fuck you just had to go. Why couldn't you just have stayed away like you always preferred to do, the little glimmer of hope you gave me when you started talking to me again was great, there was a chance, at least i thought that but you knew there wasn't didn't you? Is this some fucking cruel final joke? One last fuck you?
Why was it so hard to ever just give me a fuckin atta doy or to say you were proud of me? Why did you have to fuck me up then leave to comeback and go away permanently? You are a bastard and i wanted to tell you how fucked yup you make me, and how much i loved you still. But God do i still hate you and i wish you were still around to i could forgive you.
2023.05.31 23:55 L4Learn What can/can't i do to protect my dog and I from an agressive street/stray dog?
Hi there. For context, I live in India.
Daily, I take my dog for a to and fro walk, twice a day.
We cross paths with an ultra agressive dog who charges at us and sometimes comes quite close to us, barking and snarling and showing extremely agressive behaviour.
The dog is being fed by the bungalow owner and the dog does the typical stray dog activities in the vicinity of the bungalow owners house which is public property. The dog is not leashed, nor vaccinated. I have covered my bases by getting a quality spiked collar for my dog, a stick/long baton that i carry to strike if any stray dog comes extremely close to attacking my dog (gentle, loving, nin agressive classic American Bully) and some pepper spray and my swiss army knife keychain for its multi tool purpose.
The bungalow owner has fed this stray from the dog's puppy years and doesn't know how to appropriately handle the situation due to lack of knowledge and experience. He just watches the whole fiasco and doesn't seem to care to address this predicament.
I know I'm not supposed to throw rocks at strays but this has been going on since the last 6+ months and I'm mentally exhausted and can't switch routes. I know he'd be responsible for the dog's vaccination and medical bills if anything happens to me or my dog and that I can't strike a dog even though the dog is on the verge of attacking us.
I threw at big-ish rock at the dog today and the bungalow person said it almost him him and what if it had. I told him my dog's and my own safety is my utmost priority and whatever happens next, so be it.
What is a happy go lucky dog and a caring but risk taking dog owner supposed to do? I'm going to start video recording each and every encounter henceforth. Should I ask forlaw enforcement assistance if things remain the same or get worse. Am I supposed to not do anything and wait for the mongrel to bite one if us one day?
Any advice would help. Thank you.
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Daily, I take my dog for a to and fro walk, twice a day.
We cross paths with an ultra agressive dog who charges at us and sometimes comes quite close to us, barking and snarling and showing extremely agressive behaviour.
The dog is being fed by the bungalow owner and the dog does the typical stray dog activities in the vicinity of the bungalow owners house which is public property. The dog is not leashed, nor vaccinated. I have covered my bases by getting a quality spiked collar for my dog, a stick/long baton that i carry to strike if any stray dog comes extremely close to attacking my dog (gentle, loving, nin agressive classic American Bully) and some pepper spray and my swiss army knife keychain for its multi tool purpose.
The bungalow owner has fed this stray from the dog's puppy years and doesn't know how to appropriately handle the situation due to lack of knowledge and experience. He just watches the whole fiasco and doesn't seem to care to address this predicament.
I know I'm not supposed to throw rocks at strays but this has been going on since the last 6+ months and I'm mentally exhausted and can't switch routes. I know he'd be responsible for the dog's vaccination and medical bills if anything happens to me or my dog and that I can't strike a dog even though the dog is on the verge of attacking us.
I threw at big-ish rock at the dog today and the bungalow person said it almost him him and what if it had. I told him my dog's and my own safety is my utmost priority and whatever happens next, so be it.
What is a happy go lucky dog and a caring but risk taking dog owner supposed to do? I'm going to start video recording each and every encounter henceforth. Should I ask forlaw enforcement assistance if things remain the same or get worse. Am I supposed to not do anything and wait for the mongrel to bite one if us one day?
Any advice would help. Thank you.
2023.05.31 23:55 throwaway8283726 How come the Assassins almost switch roles between Black Flag and Rogue?
These are the only games in the series I’ve played over and over, so I might be missing information that the other games provide.
In Black Flag, the Templars are hell bent on controlling the precursor sites because it will let them pretty much spy on humanity and create an orderly society under their control. Whereas the Assassins want to stop this to keep the world free, hence why they’re also anti-slavery.
But in Rogue, the Assassins are hell bent on controlling the precursor sites (I can’t remember the exact reason why) and they don’t care who dies getting in the way, like even cities being destroyed. There’s even side missions to kill Assassin slave traders, which makes to very confusing to see Adewale still being an Assassin. That’s not very pro-freedom of them.
This then forces Shay to leave, but instead of devoting his life to stopping anyone from having that kind of power, he just jumps in with the Templars, because they happened to save him from drowning one time?
If anyone could clear this up I’d appreciate it.
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In Black Flag, the Templars are hell bent on controlling the precursor sites because it will let them pretty much spy on humanity and create an orderly society under their control. Whereas the Assassins want to stop this to keep the world free, hence why they’re also anti-slavery.
But in Rogue, the Assassins are hell bent on controlling the precursor sites (I can’t remember the exact reason why) and they don’t care who dies getting in the way, like even cities being destroyed. There’s even side missions to kill Assassin slave traders, which makes to very confusing to see Adewale still being an Assassin. That’s not very pro-freedom of them.
This then forces Shay to leave, but instead of devoting his life to stopping anyone from having that kind of power, he just jumps in with the Templars, because they happened to save him from drowning one time?
If anyone could clear this up I’d appreciate it.
2023.05.31 23:55 autotldr White House: We are against strikes on Russian territory, but it’s up to Ukraine to decide
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At a briefing on Wednesday 31 May, John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications of the White House National Security Council, once again clarified the position of the United States on the conduct of hostilities on Russian territory.
Details: According to Kirby, the United States does not tell Ukraine what targets to hit and not to hit, nor does it indicate how Ukrainian forces should conduct hostilities.
Kirby added that the United States "Has been very clear to the Ukrainians both privately and publicly" that it does not support attacks inside Russia and does not want them to be carried out using American weapons.
Separately, he said that Washington has received assurances that F-16 fighters will not be used for attacks on the Russian Federation in the future: "And we have gotten these assurances at various levels: not just from President Zelenskyy, but also from other senior military and defence leaders in Ukraine."
Commenting on the drone strikes in Moscow, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that Ukraine has the legal right to defend itself and can "Use force beyond its borders".
The German government says that international law permits Ukraine to strike at the aggressor's territory in self-defence.
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2023.05.31 23:54 Piano_Away 35 [M4R] Texas - Wanna explore small towns and try new foods?
I apologize as it's a bit of a novel and doesn't quite make grammatical sense in some spots. I can read goodly now and again lol. The reason it says M4R is because I mainly like women and trans women but I also like a very very very specific type of guy and certain trans men as I'm partially bi. Chances are you aren't that type but feel free to ask if you are. (Didn’t want to offend anyone so I’d rather say in private) Just throwing that out there as it's a deal breaker for most women. Which why would it be? The number one reason I get is I'm going to cheat on them with a guy. As if being bi has any bearing on cheating and not the persons character.
I'm a 35 year old guy living in the middle-ish of Texas looking for a female partner. Partner as in LTR. That's Long Term Relationship meaning boyfriend and girlfriend and holding hands type of stuff. You know, adult things? I had someone comment I was too vague so this is me being specific. I'm gonna be honest and kinda sad so bare with me.
So I spent New Years alone (I realize June is like tomorrow lol but I have yet to meet someone and I think the story is still somewhat relevant). Rang in the New Year in bed staring at the ceiling listening to fireworks go off into the night. The next day I cried randomly while browsing for a movie to watch on TV. At first I didn't know why as I'm not much of a crier but I realized for the first time that I genuinely felt alone. I have no partner, no family that I speak to, no friends just acquaintances, really no one there for me. That's my own doing which took years to accomplish through me being closed off and just shutting people out, so I figure it might take just as long to fix. I'm not complaining as I got myself into this predicament. It's gonna sound dumb but I wanted a New Years kiss. I'd never had one and it seemed like a fun dumb silly thing to do. Eh maybe one day. Ok well back to my spiel. (I'm not depressed or anything or wanting attention) Some of my hobbies and interests are movies, reading, cooking, kayaking, records, video games, board games, snorkeling, bowling, swimming, escape rooms, puzzles and antiquing. I would describe myself as more goofy and dorky than nerdy. I like to go out and do fun things but also stay in and cuddle and relax. I guess it depends on my mood and the weather. I prefer the cold and would love to live in a state with actual seasons and snow. I'm 5'10, stocky AKA fat and open for adventure and new experiences.
Here are some random facts about me:
Some of my favorite bands are: The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The White Stripes.
Christmas is my favorite holiday, mainly because of the cold and festive activities.
I come from a medium-ish family.
I'm exceptionally patient but every person has a breaking point lol
I like traveling a lot. It's a basic thing that lots of people like. But I've found lots of people hate to leave their house, town or state so if that's you we probably might not be a good match. I also enjoy the mountains. But I don't like roughing it (give me that sweet AC in the summer). Hiking is so hard on my knees and I haven't done it in a while that if I were to I think about doing it I'd about die or twist a kankle.
I don't eat seafood, mushrooms, artichokes or pineapple on pizza (Who cares about this? Doesn't mean I won't go to a restaurant with you that has these things)
Never went to college as I'm horrible in a classroom setting and at taking tests.
Have probably the most boring job imaginable (Ask me about it)
Overweight but trying to work on it and make better choices (Get healthier and lose weight together maybe?)
Non religious but no issue with what you believe. (If anything)
Looking into sterilization. If you are already maybe you can give me some info or tips?
My own red flags 🚩
I work too much and oftentimes can't talk.
I send selfies often. I'm a visual person and like receiving photos. Apparently it's a generational thing. Hopefully you think pictures are neat as well? Is it really that weird to want to see you and your life and show you mine?
I sometimes speedily become attached to people, not in a weird way, but if I like you and we have some kind of connection, I will enjoy talking to you and want to do it often.
I'm a very organized person and will plan out pretty much anything from a vacation to a road trip to a birthday. This makes being with a go with the flow type of person hard at times I've learned but still very much doable.
Due to childhood trauma I'm secretive which can be annoying.
MY own "HELL YES" 🏁
I know how to cook.
I will always drive if you want. (Within reason)
Great at escape rooms and jigsaw puzzles.
Can read a map.
Decent at reading backwards upside down writing.
What I'm looking for:
Is my age or older. But I'm willing to go quite a bit lower if you are neat and we have stuff in common. But super young isn't my goal here.
Mature, considerate, responsible and funny (Dorky wouldn't hurt)
Someone who never cheats, honesty and trust are important to me.
Someone who is open-minded, willing to try new things, be adventurous, funny and nerdy.
Someone who believes in sharing household chores equally because we are both adults.
Be open and frank about issues you or I are having. Not pushy or jealous. Won't yell or argue about stupid things, I've had enough of that.
Willing to push me to become a better version of myself (Can you turn me into Batman?)
If this sounds like you then feel free to reach out and say hi or challenge me to a game of Scrabble/Pictionary/hand to hand combat maybe? Maybe Wordle or some online vidya game?
P.S. I realize my post isn't for everyone but if your seeing red flags from my post then I'd say trust your gut and please don't message me as we probably aren't compatible. I honestly don't mean that in a mean or hurtful way. I've just been messaged quite often with women saying they pushed aside red flags to get to know me. Please don't, it never ends well and you end up wasting both of our time. Wouldn't you rather spend it finding your person with no flags?
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I'm a 35 year old guy living in the middle-ish of Texas looking for a female partner. Partner as in LTR. That's Long Term Relationship meaning boyfriend and girlfriend and holding hands type of stuff. You know, adult things? I had someone comment I was too vague so this is me being specific. I'm gonna be honest and kinda sad so bare with me.
So I spent New Years alone (I realize June is like tomorrow lol but I have yet to meet someone and I think the story is still somewhat relevant). Rang in the New Year in bed staring at the ceiling listening to fireworks go off into the night. The next day I cried randomly while browsing for a movie to watch on TV. At first I didn't know why as I'm not much of a crier but I realized for the first time that I genuinely felt alone. I have no partner, no family that I speak to, no friends just acquaintances, really no one there for me. That's my own doing which took years to accomplish through me being closed off and just shutting people out, so I figure it might take just as long to fix. I'm not complaining as I got myself into this predicament. It's gonna sound dumb but I wanted a New Years kiss. I'd never had one and it seemed like a fun dumb silly thing to do. Eh maybe one day. Ok well back to my spiel. (I'm not depressed or anything or wanting attention) Some of my hobbies and interests are movies, reading, cooking, kayaking, records, video games, board games, snorkeling, bowling, swimming, escape rooms, puzzles and antiquing. I would describe myself as more goofy and dorky than nerdy. I like to go out and do fun things but also stay in and cuddle and relax. I guess it depends on my mood and the weather. I prefer the cold and would love to live in a state with actual seasons and snow. I'm 5'10, stocky AKA fat and open for adventure and new experiences.
Here are some random facts about me:
Some of my favorite bands are: The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The White Stripes.
Christmas is my favorite holiday, mainly because of the cold and festive activities.
I come from a medium-ish family.
I'm exceptionally patient but every person has a breaking point lol
I like traveling a lot. It's a basic thing that lots of people like. But I've found lots of people hate to leave their house, town or state so if that's you we probably might not be a good match. I also enjoy the mountains. But I don't like roughing it (give me that sweet AC in the summer). Hiking is so hard on my knees and I haven't done it in a while that if I were to I think about doing it I'd about die or twist a kankle.
I don't eat seafood, mushrooms, artichokes or pineapple on pizza (Who cares about this? Doesn't mean I won't go to a restaurant with you that has these things)
Never went to college as I'm horrible in a classroom setting and at taking tests.
Have probably the most boring job imaginable (Ask me about it)
Overweight but trying to work on it and make better choices (Get healthier and lose weight together maybe?)
Non religious but no issue with what you believe. (If anything)
Looking into sterilization. If you are already maybe you can give me some info or tips?
My own red flags 🚩
I work too much and oftentimes can't talk.
I send selfies often. I'm a visual person and like receiving photos. Apparently it's a generational thing. Hopefully you think pictures are neat as well? Is it really that weird to want to see you and your life and show you mine?
I sometimes speedily become attached to people, not in a weird way, but if I like you and we have some kind of connection, I will enjoy talking to you and want to do it often.
I'm a very organized person and will plan out pretty much anything from a vacation to a road trip to a birthday. This makes being with a go with the flow type of person hard at times I've learned but still very much doable.
Due to childhood trauma I'm secretive which can be annoying.
MY own "HELL YES" 🏁
I know how to cook.
I will always drive if you want. (Within reason)
Great at escape rooms and jigsaw puzzles.
Can read a map.
Decent at reading backwards upside down writing.
What I'm looking for:
Is my age or older. But I'm willing to go quite a bit lower if you are neat and we have stuff in common. But super young isn't my goal here.
Mature, considerate, responsible and funny (Dorky wouldn't hurt)
Someone who never cheats, honesty and trust are important to me.
Someone who is open-minded, willing to try new things, be adventurous, funny and nerdy.
Someone who believes in sharing household chores equally because we are both adults.
Be open and frank about issues you or I are having. Not pushy or jealous. Won't yell or argue about stupid things, I've had enough of that.
Willing to push me to become a better version of myself (Can you turn me into Batman?)
If this sounds like you then feel free to reach out and say hi or challenge me to a game of Scrabble/Pictionary/hand to hand combat maybe? Maybe Wordle or some online vidya game?
P.S. I realize my post isn't for everyone but if your seeing red flags from my post then I'd say trust your gut and please don't message me as we probably aren't compatible. I honestly don't mean that in a mean or hurtful way. I've just been messaged quite often with women saying they pushed aside red flags to get to know me. Please don't, it never ends well and you end up wasting both of our time. Wouldn't you rather spend it finding your person with no flags?
2023.05.31 23:54 DrPreppy [NA][SEA] Most Valuable Pack [MVP] seeking FWBs
Howdy excellent people! MVP is looking for Friends With Boons - or people who might appreciate a good boon! We are particularly looking for NA/SEA players who are interested in joining a fun and friendly primary guild. It is a plus for us if you would also like to become part of our regular raid trainings, especially the SEA raid training on Wednesday nights and the NA raid training on Friday nights.
Our general schedule is:
About us: MVP is a friendly 18+ NA/SEA max level guild. Attitude and behavior is everything: we are all here to have a good time without getting super stressed in a fun game. We are an inclusive and diverse guild: it's easy to be nice so we choose to be, and that's how we would like other people to be too. We don't allow political, religious, racist, sexist, homophobic, or cruel speech: we're here to support each other and make each other better. We do require joining our discord, as we use that to coordinate trainings. We use voice chat for trainings: you are welcome to just silently listen and type responses if you don't like talking. :)
About you: hopefully you are interested in fun. Being interested in more challenging content like fractals, raids, and strikes is a plus since we have a lot of people who like those. But we all start somewhere, so casuals (like my BFF) are quite welcome too. If you do want to participate in raids, strikes, or fractals, we do ask that you have exotic gear and a reasonable build: we can help you sort that out if you're overwhelmed. :)
If you are interested, join our Discord at https://discord.gg/C5E4pAGC and post up in #Introduce-Yourself with your gamertag and your opinion on quaggans - or send me an in-game mail at Preppy.7046 and I'll hit you up when I'm next online. :)
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Our general schedule is:
- Monday: NA raid training at reset + 1
- Wednesday: SEA raid training at reset - 11
- Friday: NA raid training at reset and reset + 4
- Sunday: guild missions at reset (groan-worthy jokes throughout, prizes at end of missions), strike missions progressive training at reset
About us: MVP is a friendly 18+ NA/SEA max level guild. Attitude and behavior is everything: we are all here to have a good time without getting super stressed in a fun game. We are an inclusive and diverse guild: it's easy to be nice so we choose to be, and that's how we would like other people to be too. We don't allow political, religious, racist, sexist, homophobic, or cruel speech: we're here to support each other and make each other better. We do require joining our discord, as we use that to coordinate trainings. We use voice chat for trainings: you are welcome to just silently listen and type responses if you don't like talking. :)
About you: hopefully you are interested in fun. Being interested in more challenging content like fractals, raids, and strikes is a plus since we have a lot of people who like those. But we all start somewhere, so casuals (like my BFF) are quite welcome too. If you do want to participate in raids, strikes, or fractals, we do ask that you have exotic gear and a reasonable build: we can help you sort that out if you're overwhelmed. :)
If you are interested, join our Discord at https://discord.gg/C5E4pAGC and post up in #Introduce-Yourself with your gamertag and your opinion on quaggans - or send me an in-game mail at Preppy.7046 and I'll hit you up when I'm next online. :)
2023.05.31 23:53 Siralextraffo JKA under oQGJ, how do you guys mod him?
I'm quite unsure on how to mod JKA in the oQgj team.
I checked swgoh.gg but there seems to be quite a few options; I assume you'd want him to be speedy to take advantage of the omicron bonus, but with which set?
Also I'm not quite sure about the offense vs crit damage debate to be fair.
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I checked swgoh.gg but there seems to be quite a few options; I assume you'd want him to be speedy to take advantage of the omicron bonus, but with which set?
Also I'm not quite sure about the offense vs crit damage debate to be fair.
2023.05.31 23:53 Throwaway_acc_b Im concerned I might have asperger's
I'm concerned I might have ASD
I am concerned I might have autism.
context: I am a highschool student at a quite competitive school and am regarded by some as 'gifted'. Someone asked me last year if I were autistic. It kept bothering me and eventually I told a friend [f] (with an autistic family member) I'd been asked if I were autistic, she said I definitely had some charisteristics. A few weeks ago another friend [m] (autistic) also inquired me if I were autistic. When I said I were not, he asked me to do the Raads-R self-test. I did a few times making sure I did not over-report and got a score of 120-145. placing me in the typical range for autistic individuals. (I do know self-diagnosis is not reliable, am of course not self-diagnosing)
I also relate a lot with what I sometimes hear about the symptoms from autistic people themselves... (ie. social anxiety, not being able to properly express (emotion/empathy), keeping lists of things...)
The thing is that I do not want or seek a diagnosis. I once already have been to a psychiatrist for anxiety and not being able to properly express my emotions and my family was not pleased. Even if I were to want a diagnosis I would not be able. (hinder to academics and family relations)
I'd like to know how to mask these apperant characteristics and deal with it...
note: this is a throwaway account this is not a post to diagnose
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I am concerned I might have autism.
context: I am a highschool student at a quite competitive school and am regarded by some as 'gifted'. Someone asked me last year if I were autistic. It kept bothering me and eventually I told a friend [f] (with an autistic family member) I'd been asked if I were autistic, she said I definitely had some charisteristics. A few weeks ago another friend [m] (autistic) also inquired me if I were autistic. When I said I were not, he asked me to do the Raads-R self-test. I did a few times making sure I did not over-report and got a score of 120-145. placing me in the typical range for autistic individuals. (I do know self-diagnosis is not reliable, am of course not self-diagnosing)
I also relate a lot with what I sometimes hear about the symptoms from autistic people themselves... (ie. social anxiety, not being able to properly express (emotion/empathy), keeping lists of things...)
The thing is that I do not want or seek a diagnosis. I once already have been to a psychiatrist for anxiety and not being able to properly express my emotions and my family was not pleased. Even if I were to want a diagnosis I would not be able. (hinder to academics and family relations)
I'd like to know how to mask these apperant characteristics and deal with it...
note: this is a throwaway account this is not a post to diagnose
2023.05.31 23:53 Oouumzz It Has Been Almost 1 Year Since I Last Watched Porn - here's my update
In July it will be officially my one-year anniversary since the last time I watched porn...I don't know how to describe what I feel. I'll try my best to explain the nature behind overcoming any obstacles and what it's like on the other side.
My journey lasted 6 difficult years. I had been consuming this filth from the age of 12 and at 18 I realized the negative effects it was having on me. It was then that I decided to try and quit but it had become the most punishing obstacle in my life. For one, I was sometimes able to avoid it but I always ended up succumbing to it and relapsing. This is why it was punishing, by relapsing I only created my own hell out of it and it was tormenting.
I am a very religious individual and for me this was the biggest sin that I had to overcome. Many times I had thoughts of giving up, often I felt depressed. I honestly just felt like I was living a life of filth. Those 6 years were the most difficult for me because there was no end in sight to this hellish addiction. I often felt as though it would never end and that thought itself scared me.
If anything, I told myself that I would never marry or be in a relationship with a woman until I had overcome this sin. There's no imagining the harm that can be done if I bring this problem of mine into someone else's life.
Anyhow, in those 6 years I did a lot of research into personal development, and I prayed a lot. The thought being that to overcome such a difficult sin in a time like today requires the help of a Holy Being. I eventually learned an important lesson about how our minds work. The thoughts you sow, you truly reap.
I then started focusing my thoughts exclusively on overcoming this sin and leading a holy life. I would obsess over these thoughts every day and keep any thoughts of porn out of my mind. This is hard to do but it is the only way to overcome any personal obstacle. It is why the saying goes, "As man thinketh, so he is". This way of thinking eventually drowned out the desire to consume porn to the point that as a bad thought entered my mind I was able to replace it with a far nobler thought instantaneously.
Thinking of my mind as a garden, and of bad thoughts as weeds, I would remove these weeds every day and not let them linger for too long. If a bad thought lingers too long you begin to entertain it more and increase in yourself the desire to want it. It just leads back into a relapse.
After nearly 1 year, I have still appeared before the door of temptation once in a while but my desire that I have built up has strengthened my willpower to overcome any of these obstacles. I feel cleaner, leading a more normal lifestyle, however, without that spiritual aspect in my life it would feel dull and devoid of meaning. To me, overcoming this sin has only increased my desire to experience more spiritual ecstasy and in attaining God's nearness.
Again, I'm a very religious individual, so my view on this subject involves a spiritual element to it. Regardless, every one of you ought to have hope and patience. Persistence is necessary to succeed as well as the right application of the laws of nature. In this regard, read the book As a Man Thinketh by James Allen and implement it. Even if you are unsuccessful at first, try again for this is the only method that really enables you to tap into the laws of human nature.
Overcoming porn is a long battle, so buckle up for a rough ride. But know that you will taste the sweet fruits of your labor in the end.
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My journey lasted 6 difficult years. I had been consuming this filth from the age of 12 and at 18 I realized the negative effects it was having on me. It was then that I decided to try and quit but it had become the most punishing obstacle in my life. For one, I was sometimes able to avoid it but I always ended up succumbing to it and relapsing. This is why it was punishing, by relapsing I only created my own hell out of it and it was tormenting.
I am a very religious individual and for me this was the biggest sin that I had to overcome. Many times I had thoughts of giving up, often I felt depressed. I honestly just felt like I was living a life of filth. Those 6 years were the most difficult for me because there was no end in sight to this hellish addiction. I often felt as though it would never end and that thought itself scared me.
If anything, I told myself that I would never marry or be in a relationship with a woman until I had overcome this sin. There's no imagining the harm that can be done if I bring this problem of mine into someone else's life.
Anyhow, in those 6 years I did a lot of research into personal development, and I prayed a lot. The thought being that to overcome such a difficult sin in a time like today requires the help of a Holy Being. I eventually learned an important lesson about how our minds work. The thoughts you sow, you truly reap.
I then started focusing my thoughts exclusively on overcoming this sin and leading a holy life. I would obsess over these thoughts every day and keep any thoughts of porn out of my mind. This is hard to do but it is the only way to overcome any personal obstacle. It is why the saying goes, "As man thinketh, so he is". This way of thinking eventually drowned out the desire to consume porn to the point that as a bad thought entered my mind I was able to replace it with a far nobler thought instantaneously.
Thinking of my mind as a garden, and of bad thoughts as weeds, I would remove these weeds every day and not let them linger for too long. If a bad thought lingers too long you begin to entertain it more and increase in yourself the desire to want it. It just leads back into a relapse.
After nearly 1 year, I have still appeared before the door of temptation once in a while but my desire that I have built up has strengthened my willpower to overcome any of these obstacles. I feel cleaner, leading a more normal lifestyle, however, without that spiritual aspect in my life it would feel dull and devoid of meaning. To me, overcoming this sin has only increased my desire to experience more spiritual ecstasy and in attaining God's nearness.
Again, I'm a very religious individual, so my view on this subject involves a spiritual element to it. Regardless, every one of you ought to have hope and patience. Persistence is necessary to succeed as well as the right application of the laws of nature. In this regard, read the book As a Man Thinketh by James Allen and implement it. Even if you are unsuccessful at first, try again for this is the only method that really enables you to tap into the laws of human nature.
Overcoming porn is a long battle, so buckle up for a rough ride. But know that you will taste the sweet fruits of your labor in the end.
2023.05.31 23:53 Superb-Locksmith-114 Games in 2023
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2023.05.31 23:53 Piano_Away 35 [M4R] #Texas - Older looking for younger for LTR
I apologize as it's a bit of a novel and doesn't quite make grammatical sense in some spots. I can read goodly now and again lol. The reason it says M4R is because I mainly like women and trans women but I also like a very very very specific type of guy and certain trans men as I'm partially bi. Chances are you aren't that type but feel free to ask if you are. (Didn’t want to offend anyone so I’d rather say in private) Just throwing that out there as it's a deal breaker for most women. Which why would it be? The number one reason I get is I'm going to cheat on them with a guy. As if being bi has any bearing on cheating and not the persons character.
I'm a 35 year old guy living in the middle-ish of Texas looking for a female partner. Partner as in LTR. That's Long Term Relationship meaning boyfriend and girlfriend and holding hands type of stuff. You know, adult things? I had someone comment I was too vague so this is me being specific. I'm gonna be honest and kinda sad so bare with me.
So I spent New Years alone (I realize June is like tomorrow lol but I have yet to meet someone and I think the story is still somewhat relevant). Rang in the New Year in bed staring at the ceiling listening to fireworks go off into the night. The next day I cried randomly while browsing for a movie to watch on TV. At first I didn't know why as I'm not much of a crier but I realized for the first time that I genuinely felt alone. I have no partner, no family that I speak to, no friends just acquaintances, really no one there for me. That's my own doing which took years to accomplish through me being closed off and just shutting people out, so I figure it might take just as long to fix. I'm not complaining as I got myself into this predicament. It's gonna sound dumb but I wanted a New Years kiss. I'd never had one and it seemed like a fun dumb silly thing to do. Eh maybe one day. Ok well back to my spiel. (I'm not depressed or anything or wanting attention) Some of my hobbies and interests are movies, reading, cooking, kayaking, records, video games, board games, snorkeling, bowling, swimming, escape rooms, puzzles and antiquing. I would describe myself as more goofy and dorky than nerdy. I like to go out and do fun things but also stay in and cuddle and relax. I guess it depends on my mood and the weather. I prefer the cold and would love to live in a state with actual seasons and snow. I'm 5'10, stocky AKA fat and open for adventure and new experiences.
Here are some random facts about me:
Some of my favorite bands are: The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The White Stripes.
Christmas is my favorite holiday, mainly because of the cold and festive activities.
I come from a medium-ish family.
I'm exceptionally patient but every person has a breaking point lol
I like traveling a lot. It's a basic thing that lots of people like. But I've found lots of people hate to leave their house, town or state so if that's you we probably might not be a good match. I also enjoy the mountains. But I don't like roughing it (give me that sweet AC in the summer). Hiking is so hard on my knees and I haven't done it in a while that if I were to I think about doing it I'd about die or twist a kankle.
I don't eat seafood, mushrooms, artichokes or pineapple on pizza (Who cares about this? Doesn't mean I won't go to a restaurant with you that has these things)
Never went to college as I'm horrible in a classroom setting and at taking tests.
Have probably the most boring job imaginable (Ask me about it)
Overweight but trying to work on it and make better choices (Get healthier and lose weight together maybe?)
Non religious but no issue with what you believe. (If anything)
Looking into sterilization. If you are already maybe you can give me some info or tips?
My own red flags 🚩
I work too much and oftentimes can't talk.
I send selfies often. I'm a visual person and like receiving photos. Apparently it's a generational thing. Hopefully you think pictures are neat as well? Is it really that weird to want to see you and your life and show you mine?
I sometimes speedily become attached to people, not in a weird way, but if I like you and we have some kind of connection, I will enjoy talking to you and want to do it often.
I'm a very organized person and will plan out pretty much anything from a vacation to a road trip to a birthday. This makes being with a go with the flow type of person hard at times I've learned but still very much doable.
Due to childhood trauma I'm secretive which can be annoying.
MY own "HELL YES" 🏁
I know how to cook.
I will always drive if you want. (Within reason)
Great at escape rooms and jigsaw puzzles.
Can read a map.
Decent at reading backwards upside down writing.
What I'm looking for:
Is my age or older. But I'm willing to go quite a bit lower if you are neat and we have stuff in common. But super young isn't my goal here.
Mature, considerate, responsible and funny (Dorky wouldn't hurt)
Someone who never cheats, honesty and trust are important to me.
Someone who is open-minded, willing to try new things, be adventurous, funny and nerdy.
Someone who believes in sharing household chores equally because we are both adults.
Be open and frank about issues you or I are having. Not pushy or jealous. Won't yell or argue about stupid things, I've had enough of that.
Willing to push me to become a better version of myself (Can you turn me into Batman?)
If this sounds like you then feel free to reach out and say hi or challenge me to a game of Scrabble/Pictionary/hand to hand combat maybe? Maybe Wordle or some online vidya game?
P.S. I realize my post isn't for everyone but if your seeing red flags from my post then I'd say trust your gut and please don't message me as we probably aren't compatible. I honestly don't mean that in a mean or hurtful way. I've just been messaged quite often with women saying they pushed aside red flags to get to know me. Please don't, it never ends well and you end up wasting both of our time. Wouldn't you rather spend it finding your person with no flags?
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I'm a 35 year old guy living in the middle-ish of Texas looking for a female partner. Partner as in LTR. That's Long Term Relationship meaning boyfriend and girlfriend and holding hands type of stuff. You know, adult things? I had someone comment I was too vague so this is me being specific. I'm gonna be honest and kinda sad so bare with me.
So I spent New Years alone (I realize June is like tomorrow lol but I have yet to meet someone and I think the story is still somewhat relevant). Rang in the New Year in bed staring at the ceiling listening to fireworks go off into the night. The next day I cried randomly while browsing for a movie to watch on TV. At first I didn't know why as I'm not much of a crier but I realized for the first time that I genuinely felt alone. I have no partner, no family that I speak to, no friends just acquaintances, really no one there for me. That's my own doing which took years to accomplish through me being closed off and just shutting people out, so I figure it might take just as long to fix. I'm not complaining as I got myself into this predicament. It's gonna sound dumb but I wanted a New Years kiss. I'd never had one and it seemed like a fun dumb silly thing to do. Eh maybe one day. Ok well back to my spiel. (I'm not depressed or anything or wanting attention) Some of my hobbies and interests are movies, reading, cooking, kayaking, records, video games, board games, snorkeling, bowling, swimming, escape rooms, puzzles and antiquing. I would describe myself as more goofy and dorky than nerdy. I like to go out and do fun things but also stay in and cuddle and relax. I guess it depends on my mood and the weather. I prefer the cold and would love to live in a state with actual seasons and snow. I'm 5'10, stocky AKA fat and open for adventure and new experiences.
Here are some random facts about me:
Some of my favorite bands are: The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and The White Stripes.
Christmas is my favorite holiday, mainly because of the cold and festive activities.
I come from a medium-ish family.
I'm exceptionally patient but every person has a breaking point lol
I like traveling a lot. It's a basic thing that lots of people like. But I've found lots of people hate to leave their house, town or state so if that's you we probably might not be a good match. I also enjoy the mountains. But I don't like roughing it (give me that sweet AC in the summer). Hiking is so hard on my knees and I haven't done it in a while that if I were to I think about doing it I'd about die or twist a kankle.
I don't eat seafood, mushrooms, artichokes or pineapple on pizza (Who cares about this? Doesn't mean I won't go to a restaurant with you that has these things)
Never went to college as I'm horrible in a classroom setting and at taking tests.
Have probably the most boring job imaginable (Ask me about it)
Overweight but trying to work on it and make better choices (Get healthier and lose weight together maybe?)
Non religious but no issue with what you believe. (If anything)
Looking into sterilization. If you are already maybe you can give me some info or tips?
My own red flags 🚩
I work too much and oftentimes can't talk.
I send selfies often. I'm a visual person and like receiving photos. Apparently it's a generational thing. Hopefully you think pictures are neat as well? Is it really that weird to want to see you and your life and show you mine?
I sometimes speedily become attached to people, not in a weird way, but if I like you and we have some kind of connection, I will enjoy talking to you and want to do it often.
I'm a very organized person and will plan out pretty much anything from a vacation to a road trip to a birthday. This makes being with a go with the flow type of person hard at times I've learned but still very much doable.
Due to childhood trauma I'm secretive which can be annoying.
MY own "HELL YES" 🏁
I know how to cook.
I will always drive if you want. (Within reason)
Great at escape rooms and jigsaw puzzles.
Can read a map.
Decent at reading backwards upside down writing.
What I'm looking for:
Is my age or older. But I'm willing to go quite a bit lower if you are neat and we have stuff in common. But super young isn't my goal here.
Mature, considerate, responsible and funny (Dorky wouldn't hurt)
Someone who never cheats, honesty and trust are important to me.
Someone who is open-minded, willing to try new things, be adventurous, funny and nerdy.
Someone who believes in sharing household chores equally because we are both adults.
Be open and frank about issues you or I are having. Not pushy or jealous. Won't yell or argue about stupid things, I've had enough of that.
Willing to push me to become a better version of myself (Can you turn me into Batman?)
If this sounds like you then feel free to reach out and say hi or challenge me to a game of Scrabble/Pictionary/hand to hand combat maybe? Maybe Wordle or some online vidya game?
P.S. I realize my post isn't for everyone but if your seeing red flags from my post then I'd say trust your gut and please don't message me as we probably aren't compatible. I honestly don't mean that in a mean or hurtful way. I've just been messaged quite often with women saying they pushed aside red flags to get to know me. Please don't, it never ends well and you end up wasting both of our time. Wouldn't you rather spend it finding your person with no flags?
2023.05.31 23:53 TheGatorGood How to listen to older episodes?
Hey everyone, I just recently discovered this podcast and have been really enjoying it so far. They seem to have been around for quite some time but I'm only able to listen to episodes they've uploaded in 2023. How can I find and listen to their previous episodes from past years?
Thank you in advance!
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Thank you in advance!
2023.05.31 23:53 Horatio132 Swim bladder issues
So about a month or so ago, I noticed that my betta was developing some fun rot. I started treating with daily water changes, and then immediately got myself hospitalized for about a week. When I got back, his fin rot was a lot worse.
His fins had rotted pretty significantly, and he'd developed some swim bladder issues as well. He was pretty much unable to leave the surface of the water and kept floating straight back up.
I dosed with aquarium salt, and did regular daily water changes, and recently, his fins have stopped deteriorating. The black edge has disappeared, and he's back to his usual energetic self, but the swim bladder problems haven't gone away. They're maybe a little bit better, since I have noticed that he's been able to get himsef in lower areas and hides among plants and leaves that keep him down, but when he swims, he still shoots straight up to the surface.
I stopped the salt dosing, because I worried about him being in it for so long. I've noticed that he's perked up quite a lot more since the removal of salt, and so I don't really feel comfortable adding more to treat for the swim bladder, especially since he'd spent several weeks at maximum dosage.
Does anyone have any suggestions for how I can help deal with the swim bladder issues, preferably without too much constant salt exposure? I've heard of people using salt baths, which I would be more comfortable with. Has anyone had success with them or any other options? Does this kind of thing tend to go away on its own at all? Any help is appreciated.
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His fins had rotted pretty significantly, and he'd developed some swim bladder issues as well. He was pretty much unable to leave the surface of the water and kept floating straight back up.
I dosed with aquarium salt, and did regular daily water changes, and recently, his fins have stopped deteriorating. The black edge has disappeared, and he's back to his usual energetic self, but the swim bladder problems haven't gone away. They're maybe a little bit better, since I have noticed that he's been able to get himsef in lower areas and hides among plants and leaves that keep him down, but when he swims, he still shoots straight up to the surface.
I stopped the salt dosing, because I worried about him being in it for so long. I've noticed that he's perked up quite a lot more since the removal of salt, and so I don't really feel comfortable adding more to treat for the swim bladder, especially since he'd spent several weeks at maximum dosage.
Does anyone have any suggestions for how I can help deal with the swim bladder issues, preferably without too much constant salt exposure? I've heard of people using salt baths, which I would be more comfortable with. Has anyone had success with them or any other options? Does this kind of thing tend to go away on its own at all? Any help is appreciated.
2023.05.31 23:52 THUNDERF430 Wtf is the secret to beating Cursed?
I can’t beat the bounty. Just now I got 99% of the way done, then all of a sudden the explosive drones start popping like bubbles in Coke every 5 seconds and idk where. What’s the secret??? I want to smash my controller (I’ve attempted the bounty like 15+ times now) and I just can’t figure it out. I’m basically watch 100, idk my level other than 40, it wasn’t hard to take out half the other bounties (my dumbness took 2 tries for 2 of them) but I’m literally rage quitting on this thing. It wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the lack of respawning for bounties in this game (I HATE that fact in Division 2, especially on hunts that don’t change location with a ton of “checkpoints” like Basin or event centre). I had a lot more luck this time around because I played as safely-aggressively as possible, but the very end, I got blown up so many times and the drones take so much armour off me, I don’t stand a chance when I’m applying armour or in cover already. If the final bounty (stone pipe) was this hard I could probably work with that, but what am I missing??? (No one has any idea how badly I wish I could smash my controller and watch the pieces fly all over my room and pretend it was the mission - and I’m not a violent person). Rant done, sorry for that part. Just fed up with the effort goin into this for literally nothing.
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2023.05.31 23:52 sleeping0dragon Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society Review
 | submitted by sleeping0dragon to JRPG [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/n3r5stu82a3b1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=a9ff4d34bea9fe0aca10e55f0ab1317e4e80b78c KEY NOTES
In 2016, Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) released the DRPG, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk. Despite what I believe is NIS' first attempt at a DRPG, the game was quite solid and enjoyable with an unusual heavy story focus for a DRPG. The game didn't sell many copies at first, but has since sold a decent amount. 4 years later, a sequel titled Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society was released (an additional 3 more years for a western release). STORY Galleria's story begins with a young girl named Eureka who had just arrived at Galleria Manor. Despite being part of nobility, her family's financial situation was dire so she sought employment at Galleria Manor. The employer was an old woman named Madame Marta who was looking for someone great at "searching" for things. Marta is a witch tasked by Galleria Manor's owner to search for special treasures in a labyrinth below the manor. The problem is that not just anybody can explore the labyrinth. Any live human will die trying to return from it. To remedy that issue, Marta summoned a Wandering Spirit using Eureka as a medium. The Wandering Spirit is able to control puppets to explore and combat the monsters in the labyrinth. Despite what Eureka had initially assumed, she now found herself helping out with the treasure search in the mysterious vast labyrinth. https://preview.redd.it/tw901u5d2a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=6c5419f6727e619a7fc0372f4996dafee8a52fbb Galleria's story is unusually presented since despite spending the vast majority of game time within the labyrinth and dungeons, most of the story actually occurs in the outside world. Reaching specific checkpoints in the dungeons will trigger a new cutscene in the outside world and advance the story. You have to leave the dungeon to view the cutscenes. The cutscenes are not always directly related to the triggering checkpoints however. This creates a certain disconnect with the story and what goes on within the dungeons. This is actually something that's seen in Refrain as well although that game had notable story content in the dungeons too. Early on, the story appears to be directionless, but all of the random story bits will converge together into intense moments as more of the mystery gets revealed. It does however start off slow since the first major story event doesn't happened until about 30 hours into the game when it goes from 0 to 100 in a span of minutes. Galleria has a number of exciting moments, but there's also a lot of mundane moments in between. It may be difficult to keep the same level of interest throughout, but it's worth pushing through for the interesting plot twists and revelations. One aspect of Refrain's story that left a strong impression on people were the many surprising dark and disturbing moments it had. Galleria has many dark moments as well, but there aren't many that I would call disturbing. Uneasy at times, but overall, a lot more tolerable and easier to sit through in compared to Refrain. Of course, there are still humorous and comedic moments throughout to lighten the mood. https://preview.redd.it/t3zrqn2i2a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=c1083d5455d5d6af5c23e2de5946d34cba82e078 In comparison to the two Labyrinth games, I think Refrain had the more memorable and stronger story of the two. Especially when it came to the dungeon stories which made the overall story package more interesting. With that said, Galleria's story was still an enjoyable experience for me and some of its narrative is quite ambitious. It's worth noting that Galleria takes place in the same universe as not only Refrain, but also the two "The Witch and the Hundred Knight" games. Fortunately, you don't need any prior knowledge of those games to understand Galleria. CHARACTERS Galleria has a large assortment of characters. The main core group of characters are well developed and interesting. They are also likable too for the most part which contrasts with Refrain where there's less likable characters. One issue with Galleria is that there are many side characters that don't contribute much to the plot and are just there. Then there's some more story relevant characters who don't get enough screentime to properly develop those characters. As for Eureka, she is a lovable and kind person who despite being raised in nobility, enjoys doing household chores. She can be a bit of an airhead at times though. https://preview.redd.it/0zmlg8sl2a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=7d33e5b78786f48b8dbcf8a2fe12ea90ecd89a83 The other member of the treasure seeking duo is Marta. Unlike Dronya in Refrain, Marta is quite kind to her assistant and comes off as much more likable in comparison. Overall, nearly of the characters have layers to their characters and you won't be able to really know and understand them early on. MUSIC NIS Veteran Tenpei Sato returns to compose Galleria's soundtrack. The soundtrack is similar to Refrain where instead of Sato's usual bombastic style found in the Disgaea games, the songs here are more subdued. With Galleria, the only time where the soundtrack gets particularly intense are during some boss fights. While the music overall fit well with the game's tone and style and sounds nice in general, the songs don't really stick out much for me. Outside of the game, it's difficult to recall specific tracks at times. GRAPHICS AND ART DIRECTION The graphics and artstyle in Galleria haven't changed much from Refrain. The character portraits during the Visual Novel style cutscenes are nice to look at and come with various different expressions. The backgrounds are surprisingly beautiful and detailed at times. The dungeons don't really stand out much and the textures are not very detailed, but the issues weren't very noticeable for me most of the time. The monsters in the dungeons have good variety and not only do their models look good, they have decent animation during battle as well. Being a DRPG, the animations aren't anything sophisticated, but the idle movements look great compared to other DRPGs where the enemy sprites are static or in the case of 3D models, just don't look all that great. Overall, Galleria is one of the most beautiful looking DRPG I've seen. GAMEPLAY Other than the notable story emphasis, Galleria shines with its gameplay. The gameplay loop with the dungeon exploration is fun. The battles are solid and and there's a deep layer of customization. DUNGEON EXPLORATION Galleria has seen a few changes and additions to dungeon exploration compared to Refrain. Before, there weren't many dungeon exploration option or mechanics to deal with. Falling off a ledge is as bad as it gets there, but that is easily avoidable. Poison floors make up the other major obstacle and trap. Galleria now has invisible floor panels, pitfalls, underwater traversal, long distance jumping, fake walls, swamp water and something like an enclosed miasma space. The game gives you options to deal with all of them making the dungeon traversal more interesting and keeping it from being annoying and frustrating compared to some other DRPGs out there. One new good dungeon skill is the Fog cloak that not only negates swamp water damage, but also makes you invisible to enemies for a set amount of turns. Many of the dungeon skills are unlocked at various points of the story and requires mana to actually purchase the abilities in the Witch Petitions. https://preview.redd.it/1mjcby4s2a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=d84debfe4616594afa8626e59d147812109a6e60 In regards to enemies, they appear as floating giant eyeballs on the screen called Enemy Symbols. Touching them will trigger a battle so there's no random battles in the game. The Purple eyeballs are the powerful monsters that roam the area. They are generally best avoided until later in the game. The Enemy Symbols move as you move like a turn based scenario. With such a system, you can plan and avoid certain Enemy Symbols by doing some simple calculations. Avoiding the normal red symbols can be difficult at times due to their random movements, but purple symbols move in an orderly way so they can be easily avoided The wall break ability returns in Galleria which allows you to break down most walls and open up new paths or create shortcuts. It's a unique mechanic that I don't recall ever seeing in another DRPG before or at least as commonly used here. The wall break ability and other dungeon abilities make use of Reinforce Points. The starting value is 100 when you dive into a dungeon, but gets deducted base on your current Pact points (more on this later). Reinforce is an important resource not just for exploration, but also provides various benefits during combat. You can acquire more Reinforce Points by finding mana bubbles and mana stuck on walls. With the exception of walls with the \"red\" symbol, broken walls will be fixed to normal once you leave the dungeon The dungeon structures are well crafted like a puzzle. There are floors with many staircases that connect to various parts of the dungeons. Oftentimes, exploring the dungeons is not straightforward and requires careful thinking on how to proceed. Jumping down pitfalls (and taking damage) might sometimes be needed to reach new areas. Although, there are also more straightforward parts to them. One of the more simpler dungeon floors in the game Overall, the dungeon exploration and the structure of the dungeons are very good and are decently large in size. That said, I do find myself missing the thematic dungeons that Refrain had. Each dungeon felt like a completely new world populated with actual characters at times so they felt more interesting compared to Galleria's dungeons which felt more in-line as a single dungeon. The designs are less visually appealing in comparison. The dungeons in Galleria also lack notable story events too. New to Galleria are the randomly generated dungeons. There's a few of these in the game and they are all pretty similar to each other. Each floor is small in scale compared to the static dungeons, but they do make progressing much easier. The goal is to reach the staircase to the next floor and finding them isn't nearly as complicated as progressing in the other dungeons. This makes the experience not as interesting, but these dungeons are great if you just want to farm for new equipment and going through areas that are a bit more dynamic than static dungeons. CUSTOMIZATION Galleria has a surprisingly large amount of customization for the puppet party members. The customization options during creation includes, voice options, character portraits, the dominant hand, lucky number, favorite item, personality trait, stat growth to emphasize primary stats or a more balance growth, and a general stance to emphasize more power in place of defense and health. You can also pick a learnable starting skill right off the bat too. The options that don't affect stats directly tend to play a role in resonating with your other characters during battle. https://preview.redd.it/qsck1ktr3a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=a235e05152bb7e4df77f1353610e3be28cbe9443 There are a decent amount of classes (Facets) in the game totaling twelve. All of them have Alternate Facets that are similar at its core, but have different skills, stat growths and weapon proficiencies which makes the total amount of classes much more than just twelve. With the exception of the 4 special Facets, each Facet has a female counterpart in the bottom row One of Galleria and even Refrain's standout mechanic are the very large party size. The battle party (Brigade) consists of up to five Covens which are sort of like small squads. Each Coven can fit up to three attackers during battle and up to five more in the support slots. Those in the support slots don't normally actively participate in battle (other than followup attacks), but they do provide various passive effects to the Coven's attackers. Some support slots have passive effects just for filling the slot while other times, a character might have a "support skill" that is in effect only as a supporter role. Therefore, you can manage up to 40 characters to provide some use during battles. For those that like to manage a large amount of characters, this is a rare treat. https://preview.redd.it/zhw8l3r34a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=7ca8ffda5382e4128407c528540fe72b0b865e2c Unfortunately, you can't just start adding 40 characters to the brigade right away. The number of open slots for both attackers and supports depends on the Pact. Before you can add any characters to a Coven, it needs a specific Pact item which provides the number of open slots, the Donum (spells) available for it and the various stat and effect bonuses each slot has. Having a full 40 character brigade won't be available until much later in the game. A Coven's maxed DP (Donum Points) is based on the combined attackers' maxed DP in the Coven. A full powered Brigade As developers of Disgaea, it wasn't any surprise that NIS added extensive leveling and grinding mechanics. While the max level is technically 99, you can transfer a puppet's soul and reincarnate them into another puppet body. Their level resets back to 1 when that happens, but they will gain more stats on level up than before. The amount of stats gained are determined by their "Soul Clarity". Soul transfers will increase the Soul Clarity amount and the amount increase is depended on the puppet's level when it did the transfer. It doesn't mean that the game is as grindy either. I rarely "grinded" when completing "everything" in the game. https://preview.redd.it/1z1pw8ig4a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=0c2c03a771f409e7dec4c7c573813e4fb2f3d28f Skill inheriting is a bit different than in Refrain. For Galleria, puppets keep all of the skills they learn, but only a certain number of them can be turned on depending on the skill cost. This allows for easier creation of builds by carrying over all of the skills you have learned. Turning each skill off and on is simply done in the camp menu. It's important to note that skills are mostly passive ones. Only a few characters learn Donum spells which are otherwise only available based on the Pact you have equipped. COMBAT Like many DRPGs, the combat system is a turn based one. Despite the possible 15 attackers available during battles, you don't issue individual commands to each member normally. You only issue commands to each Coven so that one command will apply to all of the attackers in the Coven. You can however give orders to individuals for one turn by spending one Reinforce point which opens up additional options such as item usage and equipment change. https://preview.redd.it/hn4nt0fl4a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=b3c3d1717d57773086e0aaac3d15046de9930442 The battle sequence doesn't start until all commands are given. When that happens, your characters and the enemies' turns are queued together with the fastest characters/enemies acting first. https://preview.redd.it/vcv9c7bo4a3b1.png?width=3840&format=png&auto=webp&s=e383241ebc72b52ec2a27bd39558e14e5ca75462 Both characters and enemies have a stun gauge which if depleted, they will be unable to act for one turn. The Special Gore Hits return which are like super critical damages. Gore Hits on the party members mean a body part is destroyed thus rendering the equipment on that part null. If you were very unfortunate that the head is destroyed, the puppet is permanently KO'd until you repair them back in the outside world. New to Galleria are the Liberation gauge and skills. Each Coven has a Liberation gauge that fills up during battle from attacking and receiving damage. Once it is completely filled, the Coven has accessed to the Liberation skill that is based on the Pact. The skills are varied and includes an attack that damages a whole group of enemies, stat buffs or healing. On the Normal difficulty, many battles aren't difficult so auto battle can clear the majority of fights. That's assuming that party members' equipment and stats are at least up to speed. Bosses and also the Purple Powerful Enemies will be more challenging so that it requires more player attention and the use of buffs/debuffs. FINAL REMARKS Labyrinth of Galleria is a solid followup to Labyrinth of Refrain and improved on the gameplay in many ways. There are more dungeon mechanics, more Facets to use, and an easier to use skill inheritance system. While the story and the lack of story in dungeons aren't as strong as Refrain, it is still had an enjoyable one with many twists and turns. Galleria does benefit on having more likable characters as well. While there is an emphasis on the story, the vast majority of the game time is spent going through dungeons. Combat is on the easy side for most of the game, but some bosses can be quite challenging. Galleria overall is a very lengthy game that can take more than 90 hours just to complete all of the story and is rich in content. The random generated dungeons can add more game time for those that just want to farm for good equipment. For those new to the Labyrinth games, Galleria is a good starting place considering that the connections with Refrain are very minor for the most part. |
2023.05.31 23:52 AlternatePersonMan Retroid Setup Issues
I'm close to finally having everything setup, but am struggling to fix a couple of painful issues.
1) M64 Plus FZ - No matter how I map the controls, the left D pad (including in the M64 menu) acts like the start button. Everything else works great.
2) Running Daijisho the home screen button does not quit the game in any Dolphin emulator. If I start a different game, it just resumes the last one. E.g. If I back out of Mario Kart, then choose to play Eternal Darkness, Dolphin just resumes Mario Kart. Strangely this works fine in the Retroid launcher, though other things are broken. Every other emulator works as expected.
3) Any recommendations for a clear all button shortcut? Swiping up has a strange sensitivity for me and generally doesn't register or shoots past the clear all option.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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1) M64 Plus FZ - No matter how I map the controls, the left D pad (including in the M64 menu) acts like the start button. Everything else works great.
2) Running Daijisho the home screen button does not quit the game in any Dolphin emulator. If I start a different game, it just resumes the last one. E.g. If I back out of Mario Kart, then choose to play Eternal Darkness, Dolphin just resumes Mario Kart. Strangely this works fine in the Retroid launcher, though other things are broken. Every other emulator works as expected.
3) Any recommendations for a clear all button shortcut? Swiping up has a strange sensitivity for me and generally doesn't register or shoots past the clear all option.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2023.05.31 23:52 Oouumzz It Has Been Almost 1 Year Since I Last Watched Porn - here's my update
In July it will be officially my one-year anniversary since the last time I watched porn...I don't know how to describe what I feel. I'll try my best to explain the nature behind overcoming any obstacles and what it's like on the other side.
My journey lasted 6 difficult years. I had been consuming this filth from the age of 12 and at 18 I realized the negative effects it was having on me. It was then that I decided to try and quit but it had become the most punishing obstacle in my life. For one, I was sometimes able to avoid it but I always ended up succumbing to it and relapsing. This is why it was punishing, by relapsing I only created my own hell out of it and it was tormenting.
I am a very religious individual and for me this was the biggest sin that I had to overcome. Many times I had thoughts of giving up, often I felt depressed. I honestly just felt like I was living a life of filth. Those 6 years were the most difficult for me because there was no end in sight to this hellish addiction. I often felt as though it would never end and that thought itself scared me.
If anything, I told myself that I would never marry or be in a relationship with a woman until I had overcome this sin. There's no imagining the harm that can be done if I bring this problem of mine into someone else's life.
Anyhow, in those 6 years I did a lot of research into personal development, and I prayed a lot. The thought being that to overcome such a difficult sin in a time like today requires the help of a Holy Being. I eventually learned an important lesson about how our minds work. The thoughts you sow, you truly reap.
I then started focusing my thoughts exclusively on overcoming this sin and leading a holy life. I would obsess over these thoughts everyday and keep any thoughts of porn out of my mind. This is hard to do but it is the only way to overcome any personal obstacle. It is why the saying goes, "As man thinketh, so he is". This way of thinking eventually drowned out the desire to consume porn to the point that as a bad thought entered my mind I was able to replace it with a far nobler thought instantaneously.
Thinking of my mind as a garden, and of bad thoughts as weeds, I would remove these weeds every day and not let them linger for too long. If a bad thought lingers too long you begin to entertain it more and increase in yourself the desire to want it. It just leads back into a relapse.
After nearly 1 year, I have still appeared before the door of temptation once in a while but my desire that I have built up has strengthened my willpower to overcome any of these obstacles. I feel cleaner, leading a more normal lifestyle, however, without that spiritual aspect in my life it would feel dull and devoid of meaning. To me, overcoming this sin has only increased my desire to experience more spiritual ecstasy and in attaining God's nearness.
Again, I'm a very religious individual, so my view on this subject involves a spiritual element to it. Regardless, every one of you ought to have hope and patience. Persistence is nescessary to succeed as well as the right application of the laws of nature. In this regard, read the book As a Man Thinketh by James Allen and implement it. Even if you are unsuccesful at first, try again for this is the only method that really enables you to tap into the laws of human nature.
Overcoming porn is a long battle, so buckle up for a rough ride. But know that you will taste the sweet fruits of your labor in the end.
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My journey lasted 6 difficult years. I had been consuming this filth from the age of 12 and at 18 I realized the negative effects it was having on me. It was then that I decided to try and quit but it had become the most punishing obstacle in my life. For one, I was sometimes able to avoid it but I always ended up succumbing to it and relapsing. This is why it was punishing, by relapsing I only created my own hell out of it and it was tormenting.
I am a very religious individual and for me this was the biggest sin that I had to overcome. Many times I had thoughts of giving up, often I felt depressed. I honestly just felt like I was living a life of filth. Those 6 years were the most difficult for me because there was no end in sight to this hellish addiction. I often felt as though it would never end and that thought itself scared me.
If anything, I told myself that I would never marry or be in a relationship with a woman until I had overcome this sin. There's no imagining the harm that can be done if I bring this problem of mine into someone else's life.
Anyhow, in those 6 years I did a lot of research into personal development, and I prayed a lot. The thought being that to overcome such a difficult sin in a time like today requires the help of a Holy Being. I eventually learned an important lesson about how our minds work. The thoughts you sow, you truly reap.
I then started focusing my thoughts exclusively on overcoming this sin and leading a holy life. I would obsess over these thoughts everyday and keep any thoughts of porn out of my mind. This is hard to do but it is the only way to overcome any personal obstacle. It is why the saying goes, "As man thinketh, so he is". This way of thinking eventually drowned out the desire to consume porn to the point that as a bad thought entered my mind I was able to replace it with a far nobler thought instantaneously.
Thinking of my mind as a garden, and of bad thoughts as weeds, I would remove these weeds every day and not let them linger for too long. If a bad thought lingers too long you begin to entertain it more and increase in yourself the desire to want it. It just leads back into a relapse.
After nearly 1 year, I have still appeared before the door of temptation once in a while but my desire that I have built up has strengthened my willpower to overcome any of these obstacles. I feel cleaner, leading a more normal lifestyle, however, without that spiritual aspect in my life it would feel dull and devoid of meaning. To me, overcoming this sin has only increased my desire to experience more spiritual ecstasy and in attaining God's nearness.
Again, I'm a very religious individual, so my view on this subject involves a spiritual element to it. Regardless, every one of you ought to have hope and patience. Persistence is nescessary to succeed as well as the right application of the laws of nature. In this regard, read the book As a Man Thinketh by James Allen and implement it. Even if you are unsuccesful at first, try again for this is the only method that really enables you to tap into the laws of human nature.
Overcoming porn is a long battle, so buckle up for a rough ride. But know that you will taste the sweet fruits of your labor in the end.
2023.05.31 23:51 Any-Plum3877 Any of you on the border between ISTJ and INTJ?
I've met someone who I think is an ISTJ, because they are very practical, traditional, respect authority and hierarchy, do things the normal way, follow instructions, detail oriented and dont speculate or talk too much about abstract ideas. However, (not that ISTJs arent kind and thoughtful, I know tons who are so selfless and caring) there is something about this woman that is so intuitive when it comes to other peoples thoughts, feelings and experiences that it makes me wonder if she could be an INtj. She's definitely not a feeler. She doesn't really EXPRESS much emotions and seems to really avoid them. She seems quite stiff upper lip or just too logical. However, her actions, on the other hand, demonstrate so much thoughtfulness and consideration about other peoples needs and experiences. She seems to intuitively have a feep understanding of peoples psychological makeup, social dynamics and how to help people psychologically, not just practically. All this makes me think- could she be using introverted intuition instead of introverted sensing!? But then again... she is too present and down to earth and detail oriented, and very averse to saying things which aren't factual. Any ideas?
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2023.05.31 23:51 BadDecisions2468 Disgust and Regret After Gay Hookups
Tl;dr: the past year of my life has been my queer awakening. I’ve discovered that I’m bisexual, but after every single gay encounter I’ve had (a total of about 7,) even though I enjoy it in the moment, I’m immediately afterwards overcome by a profound sense of regret, disgust, and self loathing.
A little backstory: I’m 23 and had always identified as straight, even though I’d certainly been bicurious since my teenage years. Well, last summer I found out I’m certainly not straight, and experimented with about 5 male partners. I did it all (got oral, gave oral, topped, bottomed). Experiences ranged from decent to “meh” to one that outright disgusts me to this day, which when I think about, I could quite literally gag if I think too long about it.
All of this experimentation last year was over the course of a few weeks, during which I was having a manic episode (I have bipolar type 1). I broke up with my girlfriend at the time to rampantly hookup with 5 men over about a 10-day period. I immensely, immensely regret what I did during this time.
Cut to me becoming stable again, which leads us to January of this year. After the new year, those gay thoughts came back with a vengeance. Every day I’d download Grindr while horny, frantically search for someone to hookup with, then I’d rub one out before I could make impulsive decisions, get post nut clarity, and immediately delete the app. This went on every day for about a week until my dick just wouldn’t relent—and I got and gave oral to a man. During the experience, I quite enjoyed it. The day after, I was disgusted with myself (especially the fact that I gave him head. That made me feel very, very dirty.) I was so revolted after the fact, that this rampant horniness of the week prior, that would make me jerk off 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks straight, after the hookup became so nonexistent that I didn’t jerk off for probably 2 weeks.
I was constantly getting intrusive thoughts of revulsion and regret.
I swore off gay hookups, counted my blessings for not getting an STD (was tested right after, 4 weeks after, and 3 months after) and did my best to push those repulsive memories away whenever they came up.
This brings us to the past week. 5 months later, the gayness came back with a vengeance. In similar fashion as last time, it was a daily, sometimes twice daily cycle of “download grindr cause horny -> obsessively try and find a hookup -> masturbate -> post-nut clarity and delete it -> get horny and redownload it -> repeat ad nauseam”
Well last night I got drunk alone, and this time I made the poor decision to NOT just fucking jerk off and get rid of my disgusting thoughts. I hooked up with this random guy. He edged me for two hours. It was hot. I stayed hard the whole time, and came harder than I probably ever have. immediately after cumming, I was disgusted with myself. As I walked home I cursed at myself under my breath.
This morning I’m repulsed by what I did. I’m repulsed by the fact that I let a stranger do that to me. I’m repulsed that I could get an std.
I’m repulsed that I yet again didn’t learn from how disgusted I was the last time this happened.
Today I’ve been self loathing constantly; audibly saying “fuck you” to myself, having suicidal ideation, etc.
I just broke down crying that I did this again—that I once again will have profound anxiety about “what if I got an std?” Which will last yet another 90 days before all tests can be conclusive—that I will once again will be plagued daily with intrusive memories of the experience (memories which immediately make me want to kill myself).
I don’t know why I’m making this post. I don’t have a question for all you gay bros. I just needed to get this off my chest. I just wish my sexuality wasn’t so fucking confusing and contradictory to itself. I wish my sexuality would just remain constant, and I could hookup with whoever I want and not want to kill myself the day after.
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A little backstory: I’m 23 and had always identified as straight, even though I’d certainly been bicurious since my teenage years. Well, last summer I found out I’m certainly not straight, and experimented with about 5 male partners. I did it all (got oral, gave oral, topped, bottomed). Experiences ranged from decent to “meh” to one that outright disgusts me to this day, which when I think about, I could quite literally gag if I think too long about it.
All of this experimentation last year was over the course of a few weeks, during which I was having a manic episode (I have bipolar type 1). I broke up with my girlfriend at the time to rampantly hookup with 5 men over about a 10-day period. I immensely, immensely regret what I did during this time.
Cut to me becoming stable again, which leads us to January of this year. After the new year, those gay thoughts came back with a vengeance. Every day I’d download Grindr while horny, frantically search for someone to hookup with, then I’d rub one out before I could make impulsive decisions, get post nut clarity, and immediately delete the app. This went on every day for about a week until my dick just wouldn’t relent—and I got and gave oral to a man. During the experience, I quite enjoyed it. The day after, I was disgusted with myself (especially the fact that I gave him head. That made me feel very, very dirty.) I was so revolted after the fact, that this rampant horniness of the week prior, that would make me jerk off 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks straight, after the hookup became so nonexistent that I didn’t jerk off for probably 2 weeks.
I was constantly getting intrusive thoughts of revulsion and regret.
I swore off gay hookups, counted my blessings for not getting an STD (was tested right after, 4 weeks after, and 3 months after) and did my best to push those repulsive memories away whenever they came up.
This brings us to the past week. 5 months later, the gayness came back with a vengeance. In similar fashion as last time, it was a daily, sometimes twice daily cycle of “download grindr cause horny -> obsessively try and find a hookup -> masturbate -> post-nut clarity and delete it -> get horny and redownload it -> repeat ad nauseam”
Well last night I got drunk alone, and this time I made the poor decision to NOT just fucking jerk off and get rid of my disgusting thoughts. I hooked up with this random guy. He edged me for two hours. It was hot. I stayed hard the whole time, and came harder than I probably ever have. immediately after cumming, I was disgusted with myself. As I walked home I cursed at myself under my breath.
This morning I’m repulsed by what I did. I’m repulsed by the fact that I let a stranger do that to me. I’m repulsed that I could get an std.
I’m repulsed that I yet again didn’t learn from how disgusted I was the last time this happened.
Today I’ve been self loathing constantly; audibly saying “fuck you” to myself, having suicidal ideation, etc.
I just broke down crying that I did this again—that I once again will have profound anxiety about “what if I got an std?” Which will last yet another 90 days before all tests can be conclusive—that I will once again will be plagued daily with intrusive memories of the experience (memories which immediately make me want to kill myself).
I don’t know why I’m making this post. I don’t have a question for all you gay bros. I just needed to get this off my chest. I just wish my sexuality wasn’t so fucking confusing and contradictory to itself. I wish my sexuality would just remain constant, and I could hookup with whoever I want and not want to kill myself the day after.
2023.05.31 23:51 RelativePractical66 FaZe's Placings
 | Big OpTic fan here, and our b2b second placings before Toronto is what really prompted me to make this post. I know the players play for the chips and rings above all else but something has to be said about how insanely consistent FaZe is, and as a result how much money they make. You'd think Simp, Cell, Abe, and Alec would be at the top of the earnings list solely because of wins but last year the FaZe guys each made $272,500 (excluding pro-am) and they didn't win a single time!!!! For context, Thieves who went b2b in the last 2 tournaments made $367,500 each on the year and that's with a major AND champs win. Obviously no one remembers second but for the sake of just pure bread, especially for the pros who aren't into doing much content, placing second or even third consistently is a big win during a loss. submitted by RelativePractical66 to CoDCompetitive [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/9gpazx2q4a3b1.png?width=1009&format=png&auto=webp&s=45d2a3b4dcf75d186625efbd24c5a59b86fb2ca0 |