#( WISHLIST. )┊plans to make them come true.

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Ignore, just reposting some tags since tumblr freaking ate a good chunk of them...

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ALRIGHT! RP WISHLIST!

More cultist / loyal follower of Mora threads! (especially in non-tes verses though will happily accept more of those in tes ofc) You want to be one of its fave, don't you?

Possession threads- either muse or someone close to them makes it even more fun teehee

Actually paired with the first and even maybe the second, Mora using someone of power (a ruler, a religious leader, someone who people follow and listen to) to be a subtle puppet master of a kingdom / nation / hell maybe even planet

Mora finding out the truth of the things that were torn from it and why it feels unable to be satisfied and the very volatile time for it that comes after that fact. Please and thank you.

...."Redemption" arc post that discovery. Mora cannot be truly good imo but someone tempting it to see perhaps a form of 'protection' in the reality that has been created from the pieces torn from it or something like that.

On the flip side, corruption arc. You heard me right, corruption arc. Mora can be made worse and you can do it!

A Prince (or other God) being one conspiring amongst the others to see Mora and Apocrypha erased due to be what shouldn't exist and it finds out

A Prince (or other God) letting Mora in on the reality a good chunk of the Gods want it erased and are secretly planning that

Your Muse helping Mora figure out the reason certain things it cannot see is cause it cannot foresee anything that is majorly tied to it (it is blind to itself <3). Also all the mess that realization causes

Bringing back the old concept I had that I'll instead make a fun rp plot where Moras getting 'bored' of reality and wants to see it rewritten

Divine Mora threads! Divine Mora threads! I really wanna test that AU out. It warning your muse about something upcoming, trying to guide the proper flow of fate, acting as a messenger of the other Divines. Hell maybe even some kinda fucked up lesson to someone really trying to go for forbidden knowledge its trying to safe keep, and lets them go towards it to watch them be undone by it.

Also bonus with Divine; it finding out, like normal Mora, that its existence is still one the Old Spirits wish to erase simply due to it being something that should not exist. It does not matter if its "good" or "evil".

"Younger" Mora threads. Back when it was just created and reality was more interesting to it and it was a more Neutral entity fixated on feeding its curiosity

"Older", unhinged Mora. Mora whom has devoured every piece of knowledge possible and yet still feels the hunger and absence and cannot figure out why. It's goal has been achieved, it should be satisfied and yet it starves....

A piece of Mora is within a vessel when the Gods are successful and destroy Apocrypha and the rest of its matter. Mora is left stranded within this vessel in a realm that is not its own. Bonus if Mora had not discovered the desire for the other entities to see its true erasure. Either one can help it regain or gain something new and maybe even guide it differently while in this isolated and honestly "fragile" state, or watch it become unhinged with this isolation and disconnection.

Weakened / powerless Mora. Similar to above but the destruction is not necessary, just that it other than what knowledge it has gained Mora owns none of its normal powers / abilities. Bonus if it is in a lesser form funnier if it is like an octopus or something.

A very pointless but amusing one- your muse figuring out Mora is only Daedra by title not by the actual rules and logic of them. Something like trying to find its nymic to use against it and finding out there is none.

I'm sure more will come

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LAWS OF ATTRACTION my Wishlist

Somehow this show has grabbed me by the satin collar and stripy tie, and I found myself wishing for some strange things to happen. So naturally, I turn to Tumblr to write it down and send it on my special krathong hoping it will come true...

I do not remember the last time I wanted a main couple to fuck about it this much. They are Hurting me with the looks and the flirting.

I want Charn to break Jeng-style, but about his past and mother and I want Tinn to hold him gently and kiss his tears.

I want a big-ass confession from Thaentai to his bodyguard Thee. I want him embarrassed and giggling like a little girl (don't ask me why, I don't make the rules).

I half wish their neighbors had something to do with Thatthep finding out his son was framed for the fire.

I want to see Charn and Tinn switch wardrobes, but have them both wear All Stars.

I want grandma to walk in on them when they kiss for the first time and immediately start to plan their wedding.

I think that's it for now. I reserve the right to update this list according to my varying levels of unhealthy & unpredictable lack of normalcy I'm apparently experiencing about this show.

*side note - watching LOA and To Sir With Love simultaneously is quite the experience. I will be screaming about this in @rocketturtle4's dms, but I will gladly talk this out with anyone currently watching TSWL. @thegalwhorants bestie, have you watched it yet?

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An attempt on creating my own gaming superhero universe!

Superhero genre was a huge part of my childhood. There was no day without watching some Batman show or reading comics. I was so absorbed in those series that I could recite any line, from any episode and at exact accurate timestamp. I think saying that I wouldn't be the same person as I am now without "Batman: Beyond" is not so far from the truth.

But even though I love DC's universe with my full heart, there was always something I wished was made differently. Some characters' traits, plots, villains, settings - all of those were just little nuances, but in general I felt like there was still so much unused potential.

That's how I started thinking about "doing it better". Doing it even more... dark. First sketches were drawn and a few crumpled sheets of paper further my main character was slowly coming to life. His name - Hank Bukowski. But he just goes by Hank. Or... Mayfly. He is a recovering alcoholic, who in a moment of weakness, suffers a relapse. In his young years Hank was an illegal street wrestler, but those times are over. One day he lost everything - money, friends, his family. He lost himself in gallons of alcohol and suddenly realised, that he came in possesion of the unique superpower - time-travelling. That's when he decided to start his life again and give it a meaning.

But a superhero wouldn't be himself without his nemesis. The most dangerous man in the world, a mastermind, someone who can go inside other man's mind and use his inner demons to destroy him from the inside. A true master of chaos. Meet... the Unraveler. He's the leader of the biggest group of criminals that some time ago ruled this city. Unfortunately, thanks to Hank's help, all of them are currently locked up in Metro City Asylum. But those days are coming to an end. The Unraveler is planning his revange and wants to examine Hank's ability, which was the only thing able to stop his perfect plans and illusion shows.

The criminals crew is still getting bigger. Right now the most interesting ones are definitely gangster Sammy the Fish, Bloody Mary and Krupp, being more bulky version of Iron Man. Each of them has its own backstory and iconic skills, which... I can't tell you about right now, because that's too much for just one post.

There is also someone (or should I say... SOMETHING?) drastically more powerful, than any of the characters can imagine. A living incarnation of pure evil and darkness. The true bad omen and destroyer of worlds. Can Hank manage to save the world from the greatest enemy ever seen, or will he lost himself on the rollecoaster of demons and fears?

There's still so much I want to talk about and I promise to keep you informed about my new ideas! All of what you just read will become a video game called "Hank: Drowning On Dry Land". This will be something between a metroidvania, an adventure game and a puzzle solving experience with comic aesthetics. Gameplay will also be enriched with many time-travelling skills and horror elements! You'll also have to avoid your past iterations, as every time jump will basically make a copy of yourself in the same timeline, putting it at risk of collapsing.

I think I can say that none of the fans of series such as Batman, Disco Elisium, Watchmen or even Sexy Brutale should be disappointed. I'm still working on this epic opening animation inspired by an intro from Batman: Beyond series with an original rock song and I definitely can see the light at the end of this long road.

If you'd like to see my job and support me on this journey, here's the link to the Steam page of the game, where you can wishlist it. If you're here just for my concepts and you think they are cool - leave a like or a comment, your opinion means a whole world to me! Let's get through this journey together and make something cool :)

store.steampowered.com/app/1937880/Hank_Drowning_On_Dry_Land/?utm_source=tumblr

[poupeesdecirque]

Incomings, WiPs and Doll Plans Update!

Here it is... I made up my mind regarding some plans, some current dolls, I got updates in for almost all my Incomings and ... well let's start. (What will happen with my Past!Allen Doll ... if you are curious ... scroll to the end).

First of all, I can announce the newest additions:

Asleep Eidolon Klaus will be Lavi's new shell. I am set on this idea, the head is super close to what I originally wanted for him and I feel better with this decision already.

As AE has an event ongoing in which you can add a head to your order ... Asleep Eidolon DingDang was on the list to be my choice for Johnny! I'm excited to build up the range of supporting characters.

Along with that I have new plans what resin will come in the next months...

Of course Johnny needs a body, for now I have my eyes set on the V1 from Fatemoons as it's a rather small MSD body and Johnny is smaller than Allen.

Then I fell for Xagadoll Nicole and Xagadoll Luca (both MSD variants) ... I will yet keep for myself for which characters I want to have them in case I change my mind. But I very rarely saw a doll and was "Okay, YOU ARE MOVING IN" within seconds in the last months, so I will take this motivation. Kinda feels nice to have someone on my wishlist again.

Then updates on Incomings/WiPs:

Howard Link - Charmdoll LaiKa

For Link there is none, Charmdoll is around 6 months so he has time.

Level 4 & Ling Tai Zhu Hong (Lavi's old Shell)

Level 4's head has arrived and the body was ordered, I decided for Coral Reef and here is the other announcement... I will keep Lavi's former shell. And will try my hands on it to turn it into a Level 3 Akuma. I know this is a quite insane project but building an Armor for a doll is a challenge that is not only sewing and I will gladly take it. I was pondering around how to make a Level 3 doll or sculpture anyways. I have to come up with a design for the Akuma though and I will keep the Doll as Lavi until his new shell is here & done so far.

Maple & Janet - LenaRuiiz Pallu

Maple got her body in, working on her is pushed back though as Kanda had priority and next I want to start on the biggest Cosplay Project I have left, but when that is roughly done I will see when I can fit her in. It's possible that I push her back even further as I want to redo Lenalee's uniform badly and there is another doll in progress... I will come to that in the last part.

Then Janet... long story short, the current Pallu batch is stuck in the mail since November and Lena now have her casted again, I am not even sure if I am in that batch (but as I paid her off I might be?) so, she will maybe happen this year, we will see.

Ally (Past!Allen) & Adam - Conarium Wuhan

You maybe have read my former entries about this certain character and the dilemma I am in right now. To be honest he is my absolute favorite doll because of the fanfic I am writing, and still working on DAILY(!). Being crushed by the fact this character basically doesn't exist was hard. Well, there is a past version of Allen but he looks completely different (and there is too much open about him so I will refer from making the "new" Past!Allen into a doll or plan anything regarding that as I have some doubts, I have to wait until details are clearer).

I have Allen from that AU as doll. I have the Millennium Earl (healed) variant from that AU as Progress doll and I still love the character...

so I will - for now - keep him as my AU Variant, he is now more OC than a true character from the series but I just love him too much as character to scrap him.

For the Earl/Adam (aka healed Mana), I got the head last year and ordered the body in November. I have asked Stacy yesterday if there is an update and Conarium just got back to her and the body will shipped next week.

So for now after the cosplay (or maybe inbetween) Adam will get priority in doll regards as I want my AU Family to be complete as soon as possible.

Long story short:

My current incoming List updated :)

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Today on Bad Batch! (2x12):

Crosshair:

Audience:

I guess it's true that absence makes the heart grow fonder, because I was honestly prepared to completely dislike Crosshair and settle in to him being a villain, but then we have seen so little of him that I was getting antsy like, "Where is he?! What's he doing?! What's he thinking?! I need to know!" And then I squealed with delight when the episode started with him.

Nolan: exists

Me: Can we kill him?

Yay new named clone boys!!! (They are just resting safely. They are perfectly fine.) Mayday has a fuckin presence, no? (*swoons a little*) Maybe just a personal preference, but I am digging all the bearded boys. Yes. Good.

"no point carrying dead weight."

"remind me not to die on your watch."

*Crosshair realizing maybe this is why people don't like him and that maybe his batch were a lot more tolerant of his behavior than most and maybe he took that for granted, and he is desperately lonely and seeking connection and has finally realized that he is the one pushing everyone away. 😭😭😭

Oh hey, the huddling for warmth trope, that's usually used for like, romantic confession- Oh, my god I'm dying, my heart. The absolute tenderness. This may be the best huddling for warmth scene I've ever seen. Good job animators! I'm just -

Mayday protected Crosshair and treated him as a brother even though Crosshair was prickly, just like Cody did, and he's finally got it through his thick head that he doesn't belong with the empire, he belongs to the empire - he's just equipment to them - and that belonging with his brothers who actually care about him is worth so much more than than any false sense of grand purpose the empire might temporarily give him. Personal connection will always trump ideaogical bullshit.

And I suspect the thing about Crosshair is that once he commits to something, he's committed. That's it. Now that he knows the truth in his heart, nothing will stop him from acting on it. So he doesn't go subtle, like Cody slipping out in the night. He goes out guns blazing, killing that worthless empire motherfucker, because that's The Bad "when have we ever cared about orders? Batch Way.

That was so satisfying.

I am also glad we are going to pretty much immediately get back to whatever the heck is going on at Mount Tantis. Hemlock is creepy af, I love it. I really want to know what they plan to do to Crosshair tho???? They don't need him to make more clones, they're phasing them out, so what, clones are just convenient for shits-and-giggles experimentation? Like, they've got cloning down. And yeah, we know from Mandalorian/sequels Palps is trying to do Force sensitive cloning, but they don't need Crosshair for that, unless they've already got force sensitive dna and they're gonna shoot it into him to see what happens??? I somehow doubt that they'd risk a force sensitive supersoldier though, so I bet it's something else.

Predictions/wishlist for the rest of the season: I'm guessing Omega will get captured soon and then Crosshair will be like, "okay, let's bust out of this joint baby sis!" And Taun We will probably get killed helping them escape, then the Batch and Rex and Echo and Gregor will arrive, and I hope Omega (and Wrecker and Tech) will be like, "We can't leave the Zillow Beast! It's just a baby! The last of it's kind! Treated awfully just like us! (Big tooka eyes)" and Hunter will be like, "okay fine, we can rescue the beast." And Crosshair and Echo and Rex especially will be like, "wtf, force preserve us Hunter, you can't be serious right now - she makes big tooka eyes once and you do whatever she wants?!?!?! (Because Rex and Echo have experience denying Ahsoka's cuteness, so they have learned already that no good comes from indulging the chaos babies.) And then Omega and Crosshair befriend and get to ride the Zillow beast while it squashes all the imps as it escapes and then they find a nice uninhabited planet to drop it off, and the Batch is reunited and we get a happy ending of the season (and after credits hemlock escapes to be creepy again later, obv).

Meanwhile,

I still need to know where Cody is. Please.

[1prabhatsingh]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieve Your Dream Home In Canada 

Realtor Advertising

For many individuals, it is a dream come true to have their own house. Whether you are a first-time buyer or thinking of an upgrade, Canada's real estate market is quite varied enough with lots of offerings.  

With so much realtor advertising going on, it often becomes hard to know what’s the right way to get your dream home. Worry not in this guide, we are going through the steps of fulfilling your dream of owning your own home.

1. Financial Preparation

Budget: Decide on how much you are able to pay. Consider your income, current debts and monthly expenses. Utilize online calculators to compute your mortgage amortisation.

Credit Score: Credit score is a pivotal factor for getting a mortgage. Make sure you check your credit rating and rectify any issues.

Down Payment: Putting money aside for a down payment. In Canada, the minimum set for a home cost up to $500,000 is 5%. However, for the homes with the cost higher than that, the down payment will be increased.

2. Research and Location

Explore Cities: Canada has lively cities including cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary. Research their real estate market, employment possibilities, and scenarios of life there.

Neighbourhoods: Choose the neighbourhoods which match your specific predilections, like nearby workplaces, schools, parks, and amenities.

Market Trends: Analyze local real estate trends. Is it a seller's or a buyer's market? Visit the agents and market reports.

3. Mortgage Pre-Approval

Lenders: To start the process, approach banks, credit unions, or brokers for pre-approval. They’ll scrutinize your financials and issue a pre-approval letter.

Interest Rates: Evaluate the interest rates and mortgage terms.Fixed or variable?Short-term or long-term?

4. Search for a Real Estate Agent

Expertise: A real estate agent knows the market, acts as your rep, and leads you to the destination.

Interview: Meet the potential agents. Ask them about their accomplishments, the stories they have to tell, and how they deal with people

5. House Hunting

Wishlist: Develop a list of must-haves and would-be nice-to-have items. Always look at the size, the plan, and the finish of the bedroom.

Viewings: Attend open houses and spend some time on site. Take notes on features, do a comparison, and contrast different brands.

6. Make an Offer

Negotiation: Together with your agent, prepare to make an offer. Since price, conditions (e.g. home inspection) and closing date are involved, reflect on them carefully.

Deposit: Suggest a deposit (normally it would be from 1 to 5% of the sale price when having the agreement) with the offer in.

7. House Condition and Valuation

Inspection: Get in touch with a thorough professional inspector. They will look at the state and condition of the property. They will check the structural elements, plumbing and electrical components.

Appraisal: But the lender needs to find out the exact worth of the property by hiring the appraisers.

8. Finalize Financing

Mortgage Approval: Once the offer of your purchase is accepted, the loan you have chosen should be finalised with the lender.

Legal Representation: Find a real estate attorney whom you can trust to take care of the legal matters in the sale/purchase of your home.

9. Closing Day

Paperwork: Make sure the dealing is registered, money is transferred, and you pay the closing costs required (e.g., land transfer fee, legal fees).

Possession: Get behind the wheel and start your amazing homeownership journey!

10. Post-Purchase Considerations

Utilities and Services: Use electricity, water, and gas facilities at your service and change your address.

Home Insurance: The best protection against the risks associated with home ownership is home insurance.

Enjoy!: Celebrating your accomplishment is the culmination of a long and hard journey, the easiest part is finally settling home.

Conclusion

Buying your dream house in Canada is a matter of considering and analyzing the options and engaging professional help when needed. Finally, follow through these steps. Within days you will be sipping coffee on your patio with a view of the Canadian countryside.

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Are you a fan of romance novels? Look no further than Kate Clayborn's latest book, "Georgie All Along." This book has received high praise from famous authors such as Jodi Picoult and Julia Quinn, and for good reason. It's an absolute gem. The story follows Georgie Mulcahy, a long-time personal assistant who has always put others before herself. When an unexpected event sends her back to her hometown, Georgie must confront the fact that her own wants and needs are a blank page. That is until she comes across a forgotten artifact - a "friendfic" diary she wrote as a teenager, filled with possibilities she once imagined. The diary's simple, small-scale ideas are a lifeline, a guidebook for getting started on a new path. As Georgie begins to make her way through her wishlist, she meets an unexpected roommate - Levi Fanning, onetime town troublemaker and current town hermit. Together, they overcome the pasts that hold them back. This story is a modern yet timeless love story, filled with rich emotion and charming characters. It's magnetic, witty, and expansive. The world is going to fall hard for this deliciously whimsical and captivating story, and I cannot wait to see it! One of the most admirable aspects of this book is the strong emphasis on self-discovery and putting yourself first. Georgie has spent her life taking care of others and almost forgot who she was in the process. It's a refreshing take on the classic love story as it prioritizes self-love and personal growth. It's a reminder that going back home is sometimes the best path forward and that planning is never as rewarding as doing. The chemistry between Georgie and Levi is palpable. It's a slow burn romance that feels organic and natural. The quirky dialogue and humorous banter between the two are a highlight of the book. It makes it impossible not to root for them. Kate Clayborn's writing is exquisite. She weaves a wise and witty novel that echoes with timely questions about love, career, reconciling with the past, and finding your path while knowing your true worth. Her character development is unparalleled, and Georgie's journey feels authentic and genuine, making her easy to connect with. In conclusion, "Georgie All Along" is an absolute masterpiece. It's a modern take on a classic love story, with its emphasis on self-discovery and growth. Clayborn's writing is flawless, and the chemistry between Georgie and Levi is undeniable. It's funny, heartwarming, and an absolute page-turner. This book will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, making it a perfect read for any romance novel lover. So go ahead and dive in, you won't regret it. Don't miss out on the captivating story of "XYZ" - Get your copy of the book today or sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible and experience the tale brought to life by our talented narrators! Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details)

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Chevrolet Corvette C7 Engine Parts on Black Friday

If you're a proud owner of a Chevrolet Corvette C7 or an aspiring Corvette enthusiast, you know how thrilling it is to experience the power and performance that these iconic cars offer. However, like any other high-performance vehicle, your Corvette C7 might benefit from some engine enhancements. With Black Friday just around the corner, there's no better time to explore the incredible deals available for Chevrolet Corvette C7 engine parts. In this article, we will guide you through this exciting journey, with a spotlight on Extreme Online Store, your go-to destination for automotive upgrades.

Exploring Extreme Online Store

Extreme Online Store is a reputable online retailer known for its vast selection of automotive parts and accessories. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has earned them a devoted following. When it comes to Black Friday deals, Extreme Online Store is an enthusiast's dream. They offer a wide range of discounts on engine parts, ensuring that you can optimize your Chevrolet Corvette C7's performance without breaking the bank.

Finding Your Perfect Corvette C7 Engine Part

Before you dive headfirst into Black Friday deals, it's essential to know what you're looking for. Not all engine parts are created equal, and selecting the right one can make a significant difference in your Corvette's performance. Here are some tips to consider:

Do Your Research

Start by identifying the specific engine upgrades you want to make. Whether it's an intake system, exhaust system, or performance tuning, research each option thoroughly to understand its benefits.

Compatibility Matters

Ensure that the engine parts you choose are compatible with your Chevrolet Corvette C7 model. Extreme Online Store provides detailed product descriptions to help you make an informed decision.

Budget Wisely

Determine your budget and stick to it. Black Friday sales are tempting, but it is critical not to overspend. Extreme Online Store offers a variety of options for every budget.

Read Customer Reviews

Don't forget to read customer reviews and ratings on Extreme Online Store's website. Real experiences from fellow enthusiasts can provide valuable insights into product quality.

Making the Most of Black Friday Savings

Black Friday is the time to strike the best deals, but you need a strategy to maximize your savings. Here's how to make the most of the discounts:

Create a Wishlist

Make a list of the engine parts you're interested in, so you can quickly add them to your cart when the sale begins.

Sign Up for Alerts

Subscribe to Extreme Online Store's newsletter or set up alerts to stay updated on their Black Friday offers.

Early Bird Gets the Worm

Black Friday deals often start early. Be ready to make your purchases as soon as the clock strikes midnight.

Stay Flexible

If a particular engine part you want is not on sale, be prepared to consider alternatives. Flexibility can lead to unexpected discoveries.

The Joy of Revving Your Corvette C7 Engine

Upgrading your Chevrolet Corvette C7 with new engine parts is not just about enhancing its performance. It's about embracing the exhilarating experience of driving a car that reflects your passion for speed and style. The moment you rev your engine with those new parts installed, you'll feel a newfound connection with your Corvette.

Imagine the adrenaline rush as your Corvette roars to life, responding to your every command with a surge of power. It's like unlocking a secret, unleashing your Corvette's true potential. With Extreme Online Store's Black Friday deals, you can make this dream a reality.

Conclusion

As Black Friday approaches, Chevrolet Corvette C7 enthusiasts have a golden opportunity to elevate their driving experience. Extreme Online Store is your trusted partner in this journey, offering incredible deals on engine parts that can take your Corvette to new heights. Remember to research, plan, and seize the best deals to make your dream upgrades a reality. Don't miss out on this chance to transform your Corvette C7 into a true performance machine. Rev up your engine and feel the power like never before, courtesy of Black Friday's incredible savings.

So, mark your calendars and get ready to rev your way into Black Friday with Extreme Online Store. Your Corvette C7 will thank you for it!

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Urban Strife an old school strategy game due later this year

Urban Strife post-apoc survival and RPG game coming to Windows PC, but has plans for Linux. All due to the creative minds of developer White Pond Games. Working to make its way onto Steam in 2023. Urban Strife is a tactical RPG game that blends old school turn-based strategy and post-apocalyptic survival mechanics. Along with a thrilling RPG storyline. The game will be released on Steam in Q3 2023, with other platforms yet to be announced. One of those other platforms will be a Linux port. According to the publisher's email reply from White Pond Games, "they have a Linux port in the plans, but they are not sure when this is going to happen." This is good news since Urban Strife is developed in Unreal Engine 4. But the release date for the Linux port is still TBD. With no word on Steam Deck, yet. In Urban Strife, players start as an amnesic survivor rescued by a shelter in a southern US city. And as a result, they must become a true leader and rebuild the pillaged camp. Due to bringing hope back to the survivors. Including real bullet ballistics, a day / night cycle, fire with dynamic material use and spread, and advanced sound travel mechanics. While the AI NPCs have their own lives and faction-based morals, and advanced modding support. Players can work out alliances, or go to war with ruthless factions. Try to survive a sure return of the huge zombie horde that almost ended society.

Urban Strife Announcement Teaser

The game features common weapon classes. Such as handguns, shotguns, hunting, assault, and sniper rifles. Special pros and cons make them the right choice in specific stories. Urban Strife uses a classic Action Points system, with consecutive turns & interrupts based on skills. While avoiding the pitfalls of turn-based combat, especially against large numbers of foes. The game also features survival mechanics. Since players have to search for resources, rebuild and upgrade the shelter. As well as hire residents as specialists, and use refugees as labor. On top of this, Urban Strife post-apoc survival and RPG game has more unique features. Due to an RPG aspect where players can explore a world populated with living NPCs, with their own life, and convictions. Since they can choose to ally with one of the three main factions that are fighting for control. The game also features body parts targeting, melee attack modes, and dynamic campaign options. So be sure to Wishlist Urban Strife on Steam. Which is due to make its way onto Linux and Windows PC in Q3 2023. So join the games Discord.

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I finished Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn and immediately started thinking about who I could gift copies to and would appreciate the absolutely beauty of this book and its story! 📚 Description: The acclaimed author of Love Lettering weaves a wise and witty new novel that echoes with timely questions about love, career, reconciling with the past, and finding your path while knowing your true worth. Longtime personal assistant Georgie Mulcahy has made a career out of putting others before herself. When an unexpected upheaval sends her away from her hectic job in L.A. and back to her hometown, Georgie must confront an uncomfortable truth: her own wants and needs have always been a disconcertingly blank page. But then Georgie comes across a forgotten artifact—a “friendfic” diary she wrote as a teenager, filled with possibilities she once imagined. To an overwhelmed Georgie, the diary’s simple, small-scale ideas are a lifeline—a guidebook for getting started on a new path. Georgie’s plans hit a snag when she comes face to face with an unexpected roommate—Levi Fanning, onetime town troublemaker and current town hermit. But this quiet, grouchy man is more than just his reputation, and he offers to help Georgie with her quest. As the two make their way through her wishlist, Georgie begins to realize that what she truly wants might not be in the pages of her diary after all, but right by her side—if only they can both find a way to let go of the pasts that hold them back. Honest and deeply emotional, Georgie, All Along is a smart, tender must-read for everyone who’s ever wondered about the life that got away . . . 📚 #romancenovelcovers #bookphotography #bibliophile #currentlyreading #bookobsessed #bookstagram #bookworm #bookish #bookaholic #bookhoarder #booknerd #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #booklover #reader #romancereader #romancenovel #amreadingromance #reading #bookdragon #bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #romancenoveljunkie#romancenoveladdict #georgieallalong #contemporaryromance *thank you to @kensingtonbooks for an arc! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn7jMHhr806/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I hated my twenties. God, I hated my twenties so badly. Of course I say this while I’m still on my twenties - twenty four minus a month and five days to be exact. I never wanted to be twenty-something. I remember being an early teenager and not wanting desperately becoming eighteen or twenty like all the other people my age did. I wanted to be thirty. I wanted to be married and have kids. I wanted to have a job and a house of my own. I wanted to skip to the part where I had life all figured out - or at least some of it. I didn’t want the doubt and uncertainty of the twenties and I certainly am not a fan of it as I go through them now. Of course every age and stage of life comes with uncertainty and their own set of rules and issues, but not as many and the ones you do have, are not the same. You already know what you do for a living - because you’re already doing it. You have already, hopefully, moved out of your parent’s house, at least. And if you’re not married and have kids by this time, you at least have had time to figure out a way to be okay with that. There is doubt, I know that, but the point is, there is not as much. Sure, it’s possible that you’re not all set, a lot could happen in so little time, but it’s less likely that your whole life is an incognito? Than it is in your twenties and you are more likely, if you haven’t reached your goals yet, to be getting closer to them.

In your twenties you don’t know anything. It’s true life is a constant learning everyday experience, so it’s obvious you don’t know everything you’re supposed to know in your thirties or forties - God, even in your fifties - I guess you really die without ever knowing everything you’re supposed to know so I guessed you’re supposed to know those things anyway - but you know even less in your twenties.

If you are in your twenties my guess is that you’re still studying or just finished studying and still trying to figure out what you’re going to do next, and if that thing we’ll be something you’ll enjoy, never mind a thing in your area of studies. You’re probably still living with your parents - as am I, unfortunately - and you probably can’t afford to move out, or even plan to move out, anytime soon either.

You’re also probably either suffering from a heartbreak, about to get your heart broken, or recovering from a heartbreak - as it happens, the famous twenties are not an auspicious stage for relationships to prosper. Probably because the guys you’re dating, who are twenty-something like you, are really like seventeen, still. Although I must say that this is unfair for me to say. I do not atribute most guys’ inability to commit to their partner to immaturity rather to a common to a lot of men character default - indecency and lack of character overall. Growth is an illusionary concept, really. And, as of late, it has been my understanding that aging and maturity do not go hand in hand as we all have come to believe. That’s why you find men in their forties who are still seventeen.

And I’m sorry, it was also unfair of me to mention indecency as men’s characteristic. It is not. It is a human characteristic. I don’t really believe men cheat more than women do, I just think they don’t get caught as often.

If you’re in your twenties you’re probably wondering if all your dreams will come true, if you’ll reach at least some of the goals you’ve set for yourself. Now, I know we all know “life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans” - and all that shit you see on framed house posters with cheesy inspirational quotes such as that one - but the Universe has to give you something right? It has to reward  you for at least some good behavior. You can’t go to the other side without getting nothing from your wishlist. Can you?

Now, let’s rewind a bit. I know you’re probably wondering why I’ve said “Universe” instead of God and I’d like to get that out of the way now before it gets too messy moving forward. Well, first of all, I’m not a religious person, at all. Never have been. In fact, I had kind of a mental struggle with the whole “believing in God/not believing in God” debate, which made my mom furious and upset. I wouldn’t consider my mom a religious person at all either but she does believe in God and she does sort of pray every night to say thanks and all that. She also sleeps with her “terço” by her side every night, too. I can’t really commit to doing something every night. Or every day. But my understanding of “God” changed when I realized that the relationship you have with God is totally personal and exclusive, as it should be. To believe in God, to me, is having faith and believing that everything will work out in the end. It means to have hope in something - in something greater than yourself. Greater than all of us. So when I realized I didn’t need to “afilliate” myself to a religion to believe in something, it all became clear. My God can be anything I want to be, I anything I believe it to be. It can be a man or a woman - or neither. It could be big or small or have no shape at all. I know people give it a face - a human face - so it becomes more believable and approachable to them. People fear what they don’t know so it’s natural that they feel more comforted by something that feels familiar to them. Personally, I feel the other way around. What comforts me is to know that there’s something out there guiding me that knows more than I do. A lot more than I do. Something whole. All-knowing. Something that posesses gifts and capacities that no human even dares to dream to posess. This thing can’t have no relation to a human being - or to a being, even. So what is my God, you may ask. My God is energy, my God is strenght. I name it Universe because the Universe is the greatest thing I know to exist, apart from love. I wish you I could name it something I don’t know because I’m pretty sure I don’t know what the greatest thing there is, is, but you can see how that is not really possible. I also name it Everything because I do really believe it to be Everything. Because believing is everything. Being here, living - laughing and crying and loving and suffering is everything.

I’m lucky to be able to say I have not yet suffered great pain and tragedy in my life but I have experienced my share of heartache, as we all have. I have had my trusted broken and it broke me with it. There’s this thing I say - me and probably a lot more people since it’s not that weird of a realization - that falling in love is like jumping from the highest plank into a pool. Now, you’re so high up that you can’t actually see this pool you’re jumping into. You don’t know if the pool’s empty of filled with water, so you don’t really know if, when you fall, you’ll take a great give in the great body of water or just crash and most likely die. That’s love. That’s falling in love. It’s called falling for a reason. You have no way of knowing what’s waiting for you down there, you don’t if it will be great or horrible - or both. But you just have to do it, you have to go for it. You have to jump. You have to believe. You have to try because what’s the alternative? Never knowing? What you find down there could be great pain but it can also be great joy. I would take all the pain to experience all the love and joy that comes with it, because there is no joy without pain. It’s just how it is and we’re meant to live it all - good and bad. We’re supposed to experience both joy and pain. That’s living. And believing it’s all for a reason, for a higher purpose. I wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s what makes us humans. 

[prettybutter-flyy]

Lessons from my cacoon #1

My healing does not take place in a vaccuum. As much as i want it to...

I got in an arguement w... actually most of my friends yesterday. See, my 24th birthday is coming up and as much as i despite capitalism, it kinda popped off on "the giftgiving for birthdays" thing (not christmas just birthdays, if i was born to consume, then you can celebrate my life with a gift just for being born). And i do want to say that i have NEVER said, "you MUST give me gifts" i get that sometimes you dont have the money or dont know what to get them or maybe you arent close, whatever.

But in all my life, i felt bad abt ppl splurging on me. And i have always been shy to ask for things or favors or freaking love in general. And that is something i wanted to unpack.

So i sent my birthday wishlist to my family and my friends. Unashamed. And im still unashamed despite the argument.

The fight was about how in the last couple years not everyone has been getting gifts, some ppl are getting nothing so we should just not do gifts this year.

Now i get it, that sucks to not get gifts on your birthday from ppl that you think love you! Totally understandable. And they said it had happened two years in a row (the covid years mind you) so they assumed we werent doing gifts anymore.

I was... well mainly angry. I was upset that they didnt take into account my financial situation compared to theirs, or covid or the fact that this conversation was SUPPOSED to be about me but somehow we are planning a birthday party for EVERYONE now (they planned a new holiday: birthday day, which is exactly what it sounds like)

I was so upset i had to blow off steam atbthe gym. I worked out for 90 minutes. Thats the longest and hardest ive ever worked out in my life! And i know im gonna be sore tomorrow.

But after some actual reflection i realized a couple things:

Im actually pretty proud that my friend spoke her mind. Id been preaching that to them for a while now. I wished it could have been brought up around THEIR birthdays but we do have a solution now to the problem bc they spoke up. However i respond can not discourage that!

I knew their feelings are justified in feeling hurt, and that my feelings are justified that the conversation could have been brought up at different time. Both can be true for sure. But NONE OF US ARE PERFECT! Im not perfect and my friend isnt perfect and the rest of our friends arent perfect. And i cant expect perfect interactions or perfectly timed confrontations or a gift every year. And life isnt perfect. We make mistakes and go broke and hurt each others feelings and frustrate each other.

And lastly and most importantly, i realized that like, even tho i wasnt the only person who didnt get these ppl gifts, i still did not get them gifts. My financial and mental issues are unimportant here! Handmade gifts are awesome! Despite finally having a decent job and finally clawing my way out if the depths of my mental hell all that is internal. I loved my friends then and i love them now and yet, even then, i didnt... idk make them cards, i didnt do what i could at the time. I was wrapped in myself and my insecurities and just... didnt think of them.

And so those points in history have already happened, and have been processed, and suddenly im healing and coming up and all i can do is make up for it. Bc those experiences dont exist in a vaccuum.

Of course im not at the pinnacle of my healing journey so i still have some pretty toxic mental gymnastics flipping around my brain. But by the time their birthdays rolls around it should be done.

I feel like i only barely made sense here :/

My point is everyone who let their mental health affect their behavior and is coming out of that will probrably have to go on an apology tour.

And my point is also if you have a fixable problem, be sure to point it out. Ppl may not even realize its an issue.

[beatrice-otter]

Having spent my adult life in organizations that depend on volunteers for a majority of the things they do, the number one most important thing for any such organization to have a handle on is recruitment, training, and management of volunteers.

Let’s set aside, for a moment, the question of paid staff; let’s look at entirely voluntary organizations where everyone is a volunteer (such as AO3 now is).

This means that how you treat your volunteers, and how you manage them, is absolutely crucial. And you know you’re going to have turnover! People are going to leave! So you need to be constantly recruiting and training new people. It needs to be really really easy for new people who want to contribute to come in, find something they can help with, get trained on that issue, and get started working on it. And then you need to manage your volunteer pool (and the projects you have planned need to be tailored to that pool) such that everyone is helping in a way that they enjoy, nobody’s getting burnt out or overworked, and everyone can see a useful result of their labor. If you are effective at this, you can do amazing amounts of work through volunteer labor. People will be happy to stay with the organization and help out.

AO3 sucks at this, and has ALWAYS sucked at this from the very beginning. The reason for a lot of the dysfunction that people are currently mad about is because they are extremely ineffective at every aspect of being a volunteer organization. They suck at recruiting new people. They suck at training what new volunteers they get. They suck at managing things so that work is fairly distributed and nobody’s getting exploited. If they were better at this, even without paid staff, they would accomplish much more and be able to do things like “keep on top of abuse reports” and “answer their messages in a timely manner” and probably even “get new features coded instead of being on the wishlist for a decade.”

So when I hear people say “you shouldn’t criticize AO3, they’re doing their best, but they’re volunteers so you can’t expect any more!” I know that’s not true. They are a volunteer organization, but they’ve got a very large volunteer base and a huge potential volunteer base, and they’re incompetent at managing it. The things that people are mad about are absolutely things that a completely volunteer should be doing better.

And when you talk about adding paid staff, $2.5 million does not go far, but adding a few key people would allow them to get SO MUCH MORE out of their volunteers.

First, they need to hire an admin person. The board knew that they needed someone to help with the admin work back in 2014, but people within the organization managed to scupper it.

Second, they need a volunteer coordinator/executive director. Someone who knows how to recruit and train people, and how to manage things. Someone who can ensure that the committees have the resources they need to do their jobs and are doing those jobs in an effective way. Someone who can take the top-level decisions the board makes and then handle the actual practical “how do we make this happen.” (Because right now, if something requires the work of multiple committees, it pretty much DOESN’T happen.) Yes, this person would probably have to have some power over committees to be effective; right now, the committee chairs are independent empires of their own domains, which contributes greatly to the dysfunction of the organization and also to the abuse of volunteers.

Third, they need a paid coder on staff. Someone to handle the boring, ordinary maintenance stuff and the security upgrades and modernizing the code base and handling the emergencies, so the volunteer coders can have more time to focus on the features that have been on the to-do list for over a decade.

some of the shit thats being demanded of an archive run by volunteers is more than a little ridiculous. Putting the onus on, amongst other things, not having a timeline for when emails will be responded to- and not seeing that a quintupling of their usual attendance in a discord meeting would cause things to get a little crazy- does little more than reduce the feeling of seriousness for the rest of your cause. Cmon now

i mean, i do hear you on things like responding to emails. what was frustrating in that board meeting was that they didn't have a good process for taking questions and made it incredibly confusing to know how to do it, and then, when people would ask for a better process/clarification, board members would simply say, "then use our contact us form!" despite people knowing that they don't have time and energy to respond to those promptly - or, possibly, to even read them. so it felt like they were trying to just push us off either way.

i disagree with you on preparation for the meeting, though. there was just no way they couldn't have expected a much bigger meeting than usual, because the issues that have come up in the past couple months have covered such a range of issues - from racism to AI stuff to mistreatment of volunteers - that there was bound to be interest. the board had been receiving tons of messages via that contact us form. their own volunteers warned them that it would be a big meeting. @end-otw-racism was publicly encouraging people to attend and even shared what kinds of questions people could ask about racism! there was no reason not to be better prepared.

i also want to emphasize that there otw does not have to be a scrappy, incompetent organization. they have over a thousand volunteers and more than a $2.5 million budget surplus. meaning that money is not needed for their next six months of operating expenses, nor has it been dedicated to anything else (at least publicly). they have so little idea what to do with that money that in 2022 they only earned ~$90 in interest income, meaning that money has not even been invested prudently. it's ludicrous. and it's not unreasonable to expect that an organization use its resources properly. i know tons of nonprofits that would be thrilled to have $2.5 million (which is five years of otw's operating expenses - an absurd amount to have in reserve!) that are far smaller and scrappier.

back to this meeting - there were lots of very simple things they could have done differently. they could have appointed other otw volunteers to moderate the channels so that the board members could focus on actually answering questions. they could have frozen messages in the main channel earlier when it was already looking chaotic (they did not do so until halfway through the meeting), but simultaneously had a separate channel for questions so that those were not lost. they could have made a policy of only one question per attendee so that some folks were not hogging the conversation. all of these things could have been done in the moment when they realized how much of a shitshow the meeting was becoming.

when an organization that people are supporting and donating to cannot adequately respond to constructive questions and feedback, that is pretty unacceptable. and so many of us are coming in with a lot of distrust because otw has failed and delayed on so many of their commitments to fans of color in the past. i'm not inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt - they have to earn people's trust back. this meeting was not a step in that direction.

[belovedblossoms-m]

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wishlist Wednesday: when enough for you!jake and reader were kids, they would show each other’s wishlist for Santa before mailing them.

One christmas Jake got everything he wanted but reader didnt.when they got back from break reader was teased mercilessly because Santa didnt bring her as many presents as the other kids

so jake vows to make sure reader got everything she wanted every christmas going fowsrd

“It doesn’t matter.” It mattered to him. “I got enough.” You had acted like it didn’t bother you and maybe it hadn’t bothered you, but it sure as hell bothered Jake. He couldn’t blame your parents, they had done all they could and they were proud, they wouldn’t have accepted help even if they may have needed it.

Jake vowed to do better, he promised himself that he would never be ridiculed like that again, and he promised that he would never let you feel like that again. It was why he has spent so much time with you while Christmas shopping, because he paid attention to everything you had paid attention to and held for a while, wondering what it would be like if you could have afforded it.

You didn’t know that Jake was planning on buying it for you at a later date. You didn’t know that Jake was going to give you everything you wanted, you had remained good company for him while he tried to find the perfect gift for his mom.

Every year, Jake would continue the tradition of getting you anything you wanted, but you had gotten smart. You had kept the tradition of going with Jake when he shopped for his parents and his sister, but you hadn’t paid much attention to any of the gifts yourself, thinking that t would stop Jake from spoiling you. As if that would stop Jake from treating you like his princess as if that would stop jake from showering you with presents. He knew; he always knew.

When Christmas had rolled around again, and again it was time for you and Jake to go shopping together, you hadn’t said a word, you had kept your list inside your head without uttering a word to a single living soul. The day had progressed as it usually had, Jake buying you an iced latte despite the snow blowing outside and then you would do half the shopping in the morning, Jake would insist you go to lunch and he paid, and when he had finished the day off completing the rest of the list.

You, in all your confidence, thought you had him stymied. You thought this was finally the year where you would win one over on Jake, and when Christmas morning had come all those weeks later and it was time to exchange gifts, you were excited about your victory.

“This is for you,” your gift was personable, it was a photo book of your favourite memories of the two of you, something that may not have had great monetary value but it was meaningful.

“I always knew you liked me,” Jake had beamed, his smile radiant as he opened the present and looked through the pictures, pouring intense speculation into every image.

“You’re my best friend, Jake. Of course, I like you.” you had truly thought you won, and you were eager to celebrate your victory when yet again, Jake Jensen had caught you off guard.

“I love you.” He had whispered against your ear as he sidled up to you and pulled you into his embrace moments before your gift started to wiggle, and a furry black head had poked out of a red bag, two deep brown eyes staring at you.

“A puppy? You got me a puppy?”

“You think you pulled a fast one on me,” Jake crooned in your ear, barely able to hold onto you as you broke free from him and crawled onto the floor, your hands already full of the pup as it wiggled free from the bag, “I know you, princess. I know you’ve wanted a dog since you were ten.”

“Jake Jensen,” when you looked at him your arms holding the excited puppy, he surely thought that he had never known what love was before this moment, “you are…unbeatable.”

“I was going to ask you to marry me,” he mumbled under his breath, confessing his true devotion while you were unaware, “but that can come next Christmas, princess.”