#5x5 records

[jupiter-nwn]

Learning rubik's cubes is crazy cause you don't notice you're picking up common patterns across all cubes until you take a 5x5 cube for the first time right now and just. Do it without problem in 20min

Like I was ready to read through a bunch of different tutorials and prepare for multiple cases but it just. Got solved

[theminecraftbee]

second’s slightly arbitrary guide to vault hunters knowledge unlocks

so, one of the main questions I see new vault hunters players have is “which mods should I unlock in what order?” unlike skills or even, if expensively, expertises, mod unlocks in vault hunters are completely irreversible, which means they can be kind of intimidating for new players. so here’s my (somewhat arbitrary) guide to what to unlock! keep in mind I’m not a “top player” or anything, so these might not be the PERFECT meta picks, just a guide for new guys.

also if your question is “but I have one knowledge star and am like level 5 what do I unlock NOW”, the answer is probably vault compasses if you’re getting lost, either stack upgrades or double pouches if you’re having inventory management issues (depending on whether “numerous stacks of common items” or “many types of items” is currently your larger problem), or storage drawers if overworld storage is giving you nightmares.

additionally, my biggest unlocking mods advice is to check how much the thing you want to do costs in materials before unlocking it. nothing sucks more than unlocking a cool mod and only realizing you need an echo pog to interact with it and you’re only level 15 afterwards, after all!

anyway let’s go, general guide beneath the cut.

STORAGE MODS

these mods give you the first three without price increases before they start getting more expensive, which is useful, since people almost always combine more than one solution. even after they start getting more expensive, it’s only +1, so this is a category you should get the thing you want or need in when you want it without worrying about it locking you out of other options later.

Storage Drawers are the backbone to basically everyone’s storage system. they work fairly simply: each drawer can store a certain number of stacks of a single item. add upgrades to increase the number of stacks or make the drawers automatically void excess. if they are connected by other drawers or trim to a drawer controller, you can double-click the controller to move everything in your inventory that goes into a drawer to one of them, and that controller acts as a port for other storage interacting with it. because they can store an absurd quantity of items, are way cheaper than basically every other storage option, and are useful right up to the late game, these are by far and away the most common first storage option. I can’t recommend them enough. even early game before you can afford a controller they clean up your inventory SIGNIFICANTLY with the number of stacks they can hold.

Colossal Chests are a trap earlygame. unlike regular chests, you can’t use quark’s sorting or searching functions, which means they’re effectively the “hiding it under the bed” solution to chest monsters. however, mid-game once you actually have another storage mod, these become fantastic, since they’re much cheaper and use much more common materials than storage disks and capable of storing large amounts of items. the largest one you can make in vault hunters is 5x5 for the record. a lot of people like using this with ssn to help reduce lag.

Simple Storage Network is… controversial. it’s the cheapest early way to make a searchable storage network, but it gets very laggy the more chests you attach to it, and many of a storage system’s most useful functions are no longer possible to craft in vault hunters because of it. also, it eats items with NBT data, so never store crystals, jewels, gear, or similar things in it. my general recommendation is to do whatever you want in singleplayer (although if you want a crafting interface you’ll need to upgrade out of this eventually), but in multiplayer only use it if you’re using colossal chests or something else that prevents you from having to make massive silos of chests, and save your server the headache. it’s only one knowledge point, though, and it’s much cheaper generally than the digital options, so I totally understand why people go for it, and it can super be worth it early game when you just need to be able to search your inventory! just be aware of the caveats.

Applied Energistics 2 is one of your two main digital storage options. digital storage should be your end goal with a storage system! it is the more complex of the two. my understanding is that it’s cheaper if you know what you’re doing, as well as more powerful, but that it’s notoriously a beast for people who don’t know it to try to understand. if you don’t have good spacial reasoning skills maybe stay clear, but if you do and you like a more involved storage approach, go with this. also, be aware you’ll need something that can produce power in order to use this mod. (ae2 comes with power generation on its own, but I don’t remember if you can craft that in vault hunters or not.)

Refined Storage is the other of your two main digital storage options. digital storage should be your end goal with a storage system! compared to ae2, refined storage is fairly straightforward, but it’s slightly more expensive and a bit less powerful at its highest levels. it is the one I recommend to most people, though, just because “straightforward” is really valuable if you don’t want everything to be a puzzle. also, be aware that you’ll need a mod that can produce power to use this mod.

Mekanism QIO is a third digital storage option you can only use with Mekanism unlocked. my understanding is that it’s quite powerful, although it does not work with altar automation. most people won’t use this on account of mekanism being a pre-requisite and mekanism being fairly late-game, but if you want to use it, it’s almost certainly just as good of an option as the rest!

LOOTING MODS

the majority of these are pouch upgrades, but this also contains bulk soul dust recycling and the vault junk controller. these mods get more expensive by two points for every one you get, so the order does matter somewhat; remember for each mod in this category you get that is not “a bigger pouch”, the slightly further away bigger pouches get, and for each bigger pouch you get, the further away other inventory management gets. so it’s a balance for when you get what! that said, most players end up unlocking basically everything in this category eventually, because it’s all quite useful, and even at maximum price it doesn’t get as expensive as the production mods or big mods or big toys get. unlock things as you need them in this category. I tend to unlock things in this category whenever I have the knowledge stars to unlock it and nothing else I want to save up for at that exact moment!

Bigger Pouches are the vast majority of the unlocks here (being double pouches, belts, small backpacks, and large backpacks). they’re prerequisites for each other, so you have to unlock them one by one. normally, I unlock them when the pouches I have aren’t cutting it. that said you could just as easily get by with a small army of smaller pouches, you just won’t be able to fit as many upgrades! so this is a mileage may vary thing.

Stack Upgrades are the most useful pouch upgrades, and should be the first ones you buy. these are multiplicative by each other—two tier 2 stack upgrades in the same pouch don’t add 8x the number of stacks a single slot can hold, but 16x! these also mean pouches with a lot of stack upgrades can be a poor man’s storage drawers in a pinch. you will need these, get them before you upgrade past double pouches.

Refill Upgrades are one of the two QOL pouch upgrades. you can save this until late, but the ability to automatically always have a stack of an item (or, well, up to nine items!) in your hotbar is extremely handy for things like marking blocks, kiwis, and food, and helps save hotbar space and time managing inventory. I personally find this more useful than the feeder upgrade but that’s a preference thing.

Feeder Upgrades do one thing only: automatically have you eat a food (which can be controlled with a whitelist/blacklist) from the pouch it’s installed in when your hunger goes down. this seems sort of arbitrary in vaults since hunger doesn’t heal your health but it’s actually really nice and once you get used to it you’ll be so sad whenever you don’t have it. set the food it feeds you to vault sweets and literally never have to worry about your hunger bar again. this is normally either the last pouch upgrade I get or second-to-last (before big backpacks) but I could totally justify getting it way sooner.

Junk Controller is… interesting. it sometimes doesn’t play nice with pickup upgrades and pouches, although I think that’s fixes at this point. it automatically voids items you pick up in the vault that are on its list of controlled items. it’s capable of handling WAY more than a void upgrade can, but honestly I find the advanced void upgrade can do everything I need it to when it comes to voiding vault items, and the junk controller is pretty expensive. however, if you’d prefer not to have to use void upgrades and to never have to deal with vault junk again, I could see this being the thing for you!

Soul Harvester is pure QOL. it is so much faster than and so much more efficient than the soul diffuser that I recommend everyone get it at SOME POINT, if only to make processing things into soul dust more efficient, but if you don’t do much recycling it’s probably not very useful for you.

POWER MODS

this is the first category on the list that makes other mods in the category enough more expensive that the order you unlock in, and whether you unlock at all, matters, at +6 per mod. you will also almost inevitably need at least one of these no matter what you do. as such, this category can be overwhelming for people. luckily it has an answer! the answer is powah. you should get powah. yes I know it’s the most expensive one and means you’ll have to wait longer but you’ll thank me later.

Iron Generators are sort of a trap. they’re cheap at low levels and good for early game, but the cost for higher-level power generation is very high compared to how much power they make, they burn fuel whether something is currently drawing power or not, they don’t come with any kind of cables so you’ll need a handling mod to move the power or to place them directly next to the things they need to power, they can’t charge items like the mining gadget or the building gadget, and they make everything else in the category more expensive. however with all of that said: if all you’re doing is powering an RS system, then yeah, you’re probably fine to just use these forever and buying these as the cheap option is probably fine.

Powah is the most versatile of the options here and comes with literally everything you need to make a decent self-sustaining power grid. the best generators for most people are the solar panels, which only require direct sunlight, and thermo generators, which provide power as long as they’re above a heat source and provided water. a supplementaries sink (which doesn’t require a mod unlock) or a thermal expansion aqueous accumulator (which does) can do that job easily. additionally, batteries are really useful for various gadgets, the ender network lets you move power remotely, and it can charge items inside its energy cells. the main downside to this mod is that it’s a royal pain in the ass to actually CRAFT any of this; while most of the individual ingredients aren’t that expensive, there are normally many steps to any higher level craft and the base ingredients add up. luckily, mod boxes are really good with this mod, and you can normally get a decent system running from almost only those.

Flux Networks are vault hunters’s best option for storing and moving power around. this mod doesn’t come with power generation options on its own, but it’s the most powerful for transferring power around by far. a good purchase in tandem with another mod.

Botania Flux Fields allows you to turn botania mana into power. it doesn’t come with any cables, so you’ll need a handling mod to move the power around, but as several botania mana flowers can be made self-sustaining, this is probably an interesting option if you already have botania before you need any power.

Thermal Dynamos are like if iron generators were actually good. they require constant fuel like an iron generator, but they have a much wider variety of things they can burn and actually produce meaningful power. they require thermal expansion to unlock, though, so I’ve never used them by virtue of the fact that by the time I have thermal expansion, I almost always also have powah. they also don’t come with cables.

Mekanism Generators are the best solution for producing very large amounts of power. the mekanism reactor is more than the vast majority of players will ever need, but if you’re getting deep enough into mekanism that you need a nuclear reactor’s level of power generation, you should accept no substitute. once again though for most people a large powah setup will normally cover your needs, this is, quite literally, the nuclear option.

HANDLING MODS

these mods don’t do much on their own, but they make handling output from other mods much easier. they make each other somewhat significantly more expensive, but tend to be overall cheaper than power mods, so even with that +5 knowledge points required for each new mod in the category, it’s not normally hard to get more than one. these are a very “get them as you need and/or want them” category, but you’ll almost always find yourself wanting at least one, if not more, to get things done.

Modular Routers are probably the best mod in this category. they do just about everything, able to wirelessly transfer items, fluids, or power, sure, but also able to activate things like a player, automatically kill mobs, vacuum items (or experience!) from the ground, and probably more. a common sight in many vault hunters bases are the signature laser beams of routers shooting things around. they can be a little complicated to understand at first and I highly recommend watching someone like iskall use them when you’re starting out, but once you understand them you will soon learn to love them. they work by creating a router, then placing “modules” in that router that tell it what to do. you can also add upgrades to the routers! this is my biggest recommended handling mod; if you only get one, this is the one that can do most everything anything else in this category can.

Pipez are simple: they’re fairly cheap pipes that move items, fluids, power, or gasses from one place to another. this is the quick and cheap option for handling, and are often the most intuitive. the downside is that you physically need to lay the pipes between places, so they take up a lot of space. fun bonus fact: at a certain level of power draw, a power pipe with an advanced pipe upgrade will be MUCH cheaper for rate of power transfer than using powah cables. I learned this the hard way. in general these are fast, minimally laggy, and surprisingly useful, especially for fluids (or gasses if you’re using mekanism).

XNet is presumably powerful but I don’t know anyone who uses it on account of it also being kind of complicated. my understanding is that if you have any kind of item/energy/etc transfer that you want to apply interesting logic to, this is your solution, so it’s probably nice as the “brain” of your base. I can’t say much else because I don’t use it though.

Dark Utilities is a small but handy mod. its biggest draw are its plates, which are items that can be placed like a carpet that do things to entities that step on them. most notable are the vector plates, which push a mob in the direction they point and the various damage plates, including a non-lethal damage plate that’s great for exp farms or the player damage plate, which makes mob drops fully AFK-able. also not to be discounted are a few redstone odds and ends (including a randomizer) and special blocks that only certain types of entities can pass through (great for filtering in farms). this mod is almost always recommended in tandem with ispawners, but can be useful in all kinds of farms outside of that too.

Iron Furnaces are basically a fancy QOL mod: they let you make really absurdly fast furnaces, including ones that are powered by power instead of fuel. they’re almost surprisingly useful though; a fast furnace can save you a whole lot of time!

Automatic Genius is—well, if you’re at the point of unlocking automatic genius, you probably already know, to be honest. it’s auto-crafting, it’s useful, it practically has the entire game as prerequisites so. there’s that.

BIG MODS

this category is one of the ones that gets to people, because it’s one of the +12 categories. whenever you pick a mod in this category, make sure it’s one you want, because the next one will be very expensive! chances are if you’re a modded player, you already have an opinion about which of these four is the most useful to you, but if you aren’t, I’ll attempt to give some tips.

Thermal Expansion is probably the easiest of the four for a new player to understand. it requires power generation, but most of this mod works by simply building a machine, which then does that machine’s one thing. (for example, the redstone furnace, which cooks things using redstone, or the pulverizer, which crushes things.) I personally really like thermal; it’s extremely straightforward and compact and decently powerful as an earlygame option. it also sort of has ore doubling; you can pulverize raw chromatic iron to make two raw chromatic iron dust, which can then be smelted to two ingots, but for other ores the ratios are a bit messier and often comes out to “just use fortune and a normal furnace unless you need the secondary products”. still, very useful as a mod!

Create is a mod you probably already know; it’s taken the world by storm, after all. building create contraptions is fun and more intuitive than redstone and routing power to a lot of people, and it has a number of very useful tools, such as the crushing wheel and its ability to ore double, the various ways you can convert items using fans, and one of the very few ways to automatically farm trees in vault hunters. the main downside of create is that it’s deceptively expensive in larimar and chromatic iron and that it can’t produce power. also, in my experience, create is the laggiest of the big mods, although your mileage may vary on that front.

Botania is a magic mod that’s secretly actually a tech mod. it doesn’t require power, instead using its own power called mana, and can be used to do a large number of useful things, including farming trees, making cobwebs and other rare and hard to make altar ingredients, and making some very pretty decorative blocks. personally, I always had trouble wrapping my head around botania for some reason, which is silly since I’ve somewhat figured out mekanism, an objectively more complicated mod. of the four big mods, botania definitely helps you get the most hard-to-get and unique blocks, but it’s the only one that doesn’t have any kind of ore doubling.

Mekanism can get you as much as quintupling your ores, has a number of fairly high-powered machines, but is also really complicated in a lot of places and requires an entire power grid to use effectively. also, the mek suit isn’t in vault hunters, if you wanted that. I love mekanism I think it’s very fun also you should NOT get this as your first big mod unless you have so many resources to spare. make this your second one at the very least, it’s VERY late-game, but enjoy it when you do.

UTILITY MODS

unlike the last several categories, these don’t make each other more expensive ever! instead, these are all mostly small but useful mods that don’t fit in another category. whenever you want one of these go ahead and buy it, there’s no reason not to and it won’t make anything else more expensive!

Vault Compasses is one of the most useful mods in the game. all it adds is a vault compass, which is a compass that always points back to the entrance of the vault. you can also hold down shift+right click to set it to point to a new point in the vault, such as a loadstone in an elixir vault or the last monolith in a defeat the guardians vault. it costs four netherite ingots, which is a lot in the early game when most people get this, but it’s VERY WORTH IT. you’ll never be lost again!

Elevators create a special block that, when above or below each other, let you jump to teleport up to an elevator above you or crouch to an elevator below you. they’re very useful in bases with verticality; I like to use them to hide a lot of my storage and mechanisms in a basement that’s invisible from the main build, lol, but they’re handy for any kind of similar thing. pro tip: you can disguise them as any block by right-clicking them with that block!

Trash Cans are what they sound like: a special block that permanently destroys what you put in them. they can have a whitelist/blacklist, and you can pipe or hopper items into them. they’re handy for things like getting rid of unwanted armor from mob farms or other junk items that would otherwise clog up your handling.

Waystones allow you to teleport to pre-determined locations; a waystone lets you interact with it to teleport to any other waystone you’ve found, if you have the mod unlocked, and the teleport pads teleport you to a specific other pad. they’re just extremely handy for getting around a server, and on my friends’ server we just give everyone a knowledge star to unlock these on day one so we can get to each other’s bases easier.

Torch Master gives you several tools for preventing mob spawning. there are ways to prevent both passive and hostile mobs from spawning, and to place large amounts of light. the mega torch has a pretty wide radius too, so it’s fairly easy to cover your whole base.

Altar Automation is the only prohibitively expensive utility mod; this is meant for use lategame. it can be bound to either an ae2 or rs controller, and then will automatically take items from that storage system to complete the altar for you, leaving your only job to hit the button and get the crystal. it’s very handy, but also deliberately meant for buying after you’ve mostly already got all the other mods you want.

BIG TOYS

all of these mods are fancy QOL mods. they all require power, so don’t get one before you have a power source! additionally, only building gadgets come with a way to charge, so make sure you either have batteries or a way to charge before getting these. at +12, this is once again a category where order matters. however, since they’re all QOL, it’s a less massively consequential choice than your choice of production or big mods. go with the one that vibes with you most.

Building Gadgets are tools to help you place blocks, copy/paste structures, swap blocks, and delete blocks. they’re held in your inventory but require power, which means they either need to be charged or you need to have a battery. luckily, they come with the enercell for charging. I can’t express enough HOW MUCH EASIER these make building large structures; the base building gadget alone speeds up building massively. I highly recommend these on any skyblock world just for sheer ease of building platforms, but also anyone who likes Big Buildings should probably consider them.

Weirding Gadgets are chunk loaders. they require power. not much else to explain other than the obvious “be careful on servers when you are leaving your farms loaded please”, I think.

Mining Gadgets is a mod that gives you a cool laser to mine blocks with. I love my mining gadget, it’s very fun, but fully upgrading a mining gadget is very expensive in chromatic steel (and in echo for the magnet and void upgrades) and a very, very solid argument can be made that the only advantage this thing has over a hammer is that it has a long range, the ability to automatically place lights, and the ability to stop liquids in their track. meanwhile, it has the very large disadvantage of requiring being charged with power, costing a lot to get upgraded, and not being able to mine more than a 3x3. it’s up to you if any of those benefits sound like they beat a hammer to you and you decide to get it.

Digital Miner is a mekanism device that automatically mines out everything in an area for you (rather like an old-school quarry). just place it in a location, give it power, and let it run! like most mekanism devices, this thing requires a lot of power, and it is, once again, arguably slower and more expensive than a hammer. however, it’s also fully automatic and requires no effort on your part to get a LOT of resources, so it can be very worth it for those who do not enjoy mining themselves!

PRODUCTION MODS

arguably even more consequential than the big mods you choose are the production mods. which production mod you go with will decide on a multiplayer server what is your “thing” and what requires trading; on singleplayer it will decide which altars will be easy for you and which will be hard. there’s also no right choice here (although I’d argue there are two wrong ones). at +12, it’ll be a bit until you unlock your second one, so choose wisely!

SNAD is a trap. it vastly speeds up the growth of things that can grow on sand but it’s just not worth the +12 to everything else for that alone—and that really is all you get. don’t get it.

Easy Piglins are less of a trap but still a trap. they allow you to put piglins in special boxes for trading, as well as make automatic traders. however they don’t really do anything that picking up a piglin, putting it in a hole near your portal, and throwing gold at it manually doesn’t do, so for the +12 to everything else, for my money, this one isn’t worth it.

Easy Villagers by contrast is worth it. while the ability to pick up villagers and easily re-roll trades doesn’t require unlocking this, the various villager blocks this mod unlocks are very handy for doing trades much easier. it also comes with one-block breeders, iron farms, and crop farms, and the ability to automate any of them, including the villager trades. personally I tend to find villager trades aren’t my main alter bottleneck, so I go for this last, but someone else may disagree with me on it, and honestly I don’t blame them. a solid choice.

Cagerium is one of the two mob farming options. cagerium works by creating terrariums for passive mobs, mob cages for hostile mobs, or a binding plate for boss mobs, and then putting spawn eggs you get from the vault in them. it then outputs that mob’s drops into a chest below, passively. you can put up to four eggs in a cage to make it faster, but you need a skeleton key to swap out what’s in a cage. also, it’s slow compared to ispanwers. however, it’s cheaper early game, doesn’t require building a farm, and is better at a few edge-case mobs (namely, boss mobs like the wither or ender dragon if you get one of those eggs and shulkers, because shulkers are a nightmare).

iSpawners is the other mob farming option. this lets you create an expensive item called a survival spawner that works like a regular vanilla mob spawner, only you can pick it up and move it, it’s much faster, you can swap what egg is in it whenever, and it is active in a much larger radius of the player. ispawners are more reusable and much faster at producing drops than cagerium, but they require infrastructure like a farm to be built around the survival spawner to be effective, and while the survival spawner is a one-time craft it’s a VERY VERY expensive one. which of the two you prefer is a matter of preference.

Botony Pots are one of the two plant-growing options. this mod lets you make pots that automatically grow plants over time, including plenty that can’t be farmed normally, such as spore blossoms or small dripleaf. the hopper botony pot has been made more expensive than it used to be, so it’s at parity or more expensive than swapping things out of a phytogenic insulator to have a lot of them, but for passively farming plants, botony pots are still king. the one plant it can’t do is any of the trees, however, so you will still need a solution for that.

Phytogenic Insulators require thermal expansion and power, and are your other plant farming option. they’re rather expensive, but they can be freely swapped through, can produce things like trees that botony pots can’t, and are much faster than botony pots (especially when maximally upgraded). like with ispawners and cagerium, this is a matter of preference for which you pick, but you’ll probably only need one of the two.

ALCHEMY MODS

these, thankfully, don’t require any strategy or explanation; you can only go one at a time, and each unlocked mod is a new upgrade to your existing vault potion (or vial to start with). each upgrade heals more health and has a stronger chosen effect. that said, no matter how high you upgrade, you always have the same number of charges. take these when you start needing that extra health!

and that’s everything! hopefully this is helpful for new players playing along with the hermits! happy vaulting!

[sweetspicybingo]

Hurt/Comfort Bingo Statistics

I like data, and this was a record-breaking Sweet & Spicy event (with 161 signups), so I wanted to share some stats!

Card Size:

3x3 - 52.2% (84) 5x5 - 47.8% (77)

Percentages were slightly skewed because the last ~10 signups came in after I only left the option for 3x3 cards. (This was due to an influx of signups near the end when I realized I was in for a bit more work than expected 🤣)

Card Type:

Hurt/Comfort - 55.3% (89) Cause and Effect - 36% (58) Hurt (no comfort) - 5% (8) Comfort (no hurt) - 3.7% (6)

I'm happy people were interested in the Cause and Effect cards! It was kind of experimental but I was so excited to offer the option and I've loved seeing what's come from the prompts so far.

Lastly, thanks so much for all the enthusiasm and kind words! The next event is going to be far more lowkey with a different signup schedule, but I'd love to run Hurt/Comfort bingo again next year ❤

[wednesdaygurl]

Too scared of how out of control things get on Twitter and insta to comment on there how Margs not in the pitchfork article and no longer a member of the band

But want the record to show somewhere that we still love her and think she’s incredibly talented. And also are continuously in awe of what she painted for the portrait on the album cover (which is huge like 5x5 feet maybe even bigger idk!!!!)

I am really really glad she is on the cover. She contributed years to this band in the roughest situations we had to be in.

Tour really exasperates every possible situation and it is generally just hard to be away from home, family and friends.

I hope this is enough info to satisfy those that feel thrown off, and I ask ya to pls be gentle about it!

[randomstupidchaos]

I decided my goal for this year is to knock down some of my fabric stash and I’m gonna do it in the least responsible way possible: 

A king-size postage stamp quilt. 

I’ve done the math on this. 2 inch squares to start. 1.5inch squares finished, with 1/4 inch seams. Goal is to not buy any additional fabric for it (aside from the backing fabric and potentially the binding).

It’s going to be square, so the overall dimensions are not traditional king-size but well within the dimensions of a traditional king. 

I originally chose 70x70, which comes to a grand total of 4,900 pieces of fabric, and 105in by 105in. My thought was I could break the quilt up into smaller pieces and work on a few blocks per weekend. I settled on individual blocks of 25, 5x5, and 4 per weekend. This would let me finish the quilt top by the end of the year (assuming I can knock out 16 in the next 10 days). 

But then I did some more thinking about it. I want to do a checkerboard pattern with my low volume fabrics and brights, and I discovered the easiest way to divide up the checkerboard and not have to alternate blocks was to do an even number division.

So then.

70x70 doesn’t divide up as nicely into small, manageable blocks. Could I have done 10x10 blocks? Sure. But that sounds fiddly and lame. 

So then.

I thought ‘72x72 is even more quilt to love and also divisible by 8′. By using 8x8 blocks, so 64 pieces of fabric, which can be pieced as 16-patch blocks and connected (very manageable; a 16-patch was one of my first quilts), I only need 81 blocks. If I do 2 blocks per weekend, starting this weekend, I can definitely finish the quilt top by the end of the year, with time to finish the whole quilt. 

For the record, 72x72 is 5,184. 108″x108″.

Soooo. In order to simplify the process, I made more work for myself. And... I’m not mad about it. My stash can handle it. 

[cyrzzxd]

Double Dribble!

DOUBLE DRIBBLE BLOG

3X3 Basketball League 2024

The current 3X3 basketball format originated in the urban areas of the United States of America. It is a condensed for of the popular traditional full-court basketball. Its popularity propelled it into a professional sports with official rules and it is even sanctioned by the international basketball federation or FIBA.

How 3x3 basketball is different from traditional basketball?

As a condensed form of the full court basketball, the 3X3 shares a lot with the original format. The basics of ball handling and violation rules are the same. However, unlike the 5x5 game which is played on a full (28 meters x 15 meters) basketball court with two rings on both ends, the 3x3 game is played in a half court measuring 11 meters in length and 15 meters in width. It is also played with just one hoop at one end and the end line on another.

In 3x3 basketball, only one substitute is allowed on the bench. Also the ball in 3x3 is slightly smaller than the regulation ball in 5X5. Though both are 620 grams in weight, 3x3 ball is 72.39 centimeters in diameter compared to a size 7 ball of 5x5 with 73.93 centimeters in diameter. Th smaller ball allows better ball handling for the faster pace of a 3x3 game.

3x3 basketball in the Philippines!

The 3x3 basketball game popularity have reached our country. Since basketball is the most popular sports here, it is expected that this 3x3 format will also appeal basketball aficionado from appari to jolo! Both sanctioned and non-sanctioned are now being played from the dirt court of far flung towns to the modern arena of the metropolis.

And I am joining the craze!

Recently, I joined a 3x3 Basketball League sponsored by ARIZ Motor parts and UNCUT apparel.

The tournament follows the six (6) team round-robin format. The two (2) bottom teams in the team standing will be eliminated. In case of a tie, the quotient system will apply. The first two (2) teams with the most win will have a twice to beat advantage.

The semi-finals will follow a best of 3 games format.

Semi-finals Format Best of Three Games

1st in standing vs 4th in standing

2nd in standing vs 3rd in standing

And after the semi-final the finals will be played in a best of 3 games format between the top two teams emerging from the semifinals!

The six teams playing for the trophy are:

MAKAVELI (Team Green) MABALACAT CITY BALLERS (Team Blue) BLACK WARRIORS (Team Black) ONE VULCANAZING (Team Brown) TEAM BURGIS (Team Violet) NYAMAN MABIE (Team Red)

The games are scheduled every Sunday afternoon and played at the Green Meadows Subdivision Phase 1 basketball court.

I am part of the BLACK WARRIORS and I wear the number 5 Jersey in our team. So far I have made two points for our team!

The elimination games have already been played and our team made it to the semi-finals with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss. We lost only to TEAM BURGIS who topped the eliminations with a 5 wins, no loss record.

The top four teams remaining the semi-finals are 1st place TEAM BURGIS playing against 4th place MABALACAT CITY BALLERS and 2nd place BLACK WARRIORS playing against 3rd place ONE VULCANIZING.

Sadly, MAKAVELI and NYAMAN MABIE are already eliminated and will be watching on the sideline.

The semi-finals games starts this Sunday, August 11! And BLACK WARRIOR is all set to win the best of three! And I am thrilled to be in the semi-finals! Go BLACK WARRIORS!!!

Watch out for my next blog for updates of the semi-finals!

Double Dribble!!!

[stvcnc]

Top-Rated 5x5 CNC Plasma Tables for Your Needs

As it perfectly balances workspace and footprint, the 5x5 CNC plasma table is a popular option for both professionals and enthusiasts. With its precise cutting capabilities, a 5x5 CNC plasma table may hold the key to enhancing your metalworking projects.

It can be confusing to choose an appropriate one when you have various options but with the help of this guide one can get an idea of buying a 5x5 CNC plasma table for your needs and in budget.

Consider these important factors before focusing on a particular model to make sure you get the ideal 5x5 CNC plasma table for your application:

Cutting Thickness: Consider the usual metal thickness that you want to cut. Since the capabilities of different plasma cutters vary, make sure the table meets your needs. Typical choices are to regularly cut through 1/4" or 1/2" steel.

Duty Cycle: This displays the percentage of time the plasma cutter can operate at maximum power without overheating.

Software and Usability: Learning how to use the table is made simple by the user-friendly software and clear instructions. Another benefit is compatibility with widely used design tools.

Table Construction: To ensure smooth operation and reduce vibrations during cutting, a robust steel frame is used. To accommodate your preferred material size, take into account the table's weight capability.

Customer Service and Warranty: In order to address any problems and guarantee long-term satisfaction, dependable customer service and a thorough warranty are essential.

Top Contenders:

Here are some of the top-rated 5x5 CNC plasma tables, taking into account the factors mentioned above:

Arc Pro 5x5 CNC Plasma Table (Arclight Dynamics): This table has strong cutting capabilities, an easy-to-use interface, and first-rate customer service. It's a fantastic option for both novice and seasoned users alike.

STVCNC 505 Plasma Table (STV CNC): This modular table offers flexibility for customization. It includes a Hypertherm plasma cutter option, which is a reliable brand with a solid track record of dependability and efficiency.

CNC Plasma Table Torchmate 4400 Series (Torchmate): A reputable company, Torchmate provides a selection of 5x5 CNC plasma tables with different features and functionalities.

Additional Considerations:

Plasma Cutter: Plasma Cutter is included with some tables, but you can feel the need for another one. So in that case you may look for famous brands such as Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, and Powermax

Optional Extras: Supplementary features like THC (Torch height control) systems, fume extractors, and downdraft tables are included by various manufacturers. 

Do Your Research:

Decision-making can be easy for the users if they read reviews, compare features, and watch demonstrative videos. Feel free to contact the manufacturers directly to discuss your requirements and clear your doubts.

Investing in a 5x5 CNC plasma table can unlock a world of creative possibilities for metalworking. By considering your needs and researching the top-rated options, you'll be well on your way to taking your metal projects to the next level.

[voidsumbrella]

for the record the process for these is:

make a batch of vanilla dough

make a batch of chocolate dough

chill in the fridge until firm

divide each batch into even portions by weight, roughly 4 oz each. you'll probably have about 16 portions.

roll out/trim each portion into 4" x .25" x ~6-8" sheets; keep all portions you're not actively working with in the fridge

this is easier if you have a pastry cutting board that's already marked with a grid, as well as two .25" rulers or sticks or whatever as a thickness guide. also each portion will probably make more than one sheet. fuck you if you think you can make this be precise

layer 1 chocolate layer over a vanilla layer; chill in freezer until hard

divide each sheet vertically into quarters, then those quarters into equal strips, approximately .25" wide; the easiest way to do this is with a long, lightly serrated knife, and probably a t square. it's fine if you don't nail the size exactly, but make sure they're all in multiples of 4

you'll notce some of mine are not in multiples of 4. dont do that.

flip every other strip so they're in an alternating pattern; you'll need to "glue" each strip together, as if they're soft enough to stick to each other without it they're wayyyy too soft to work with. you should probably use egg white but i used water.

cut the sheet in half horizontally and layer the halves together, so you have a 4x4 block that probably still doesn't equal 1 inch despite the fact that it really should

squish everything so its as square as possible; chill again until its hard

cut each block into .25" slices. space those evenly on a baking sheet; they dont spread very far.

do this until you're out of dough and/or paitence

the 5 hours is not factoring in the part where i tried making 5x5 blocks (better size of cookie, took WAY too much effort) and 6x6 blocks (eh.), as well as the part where something went wrong with roughly half the dough being way too soft and i had to try and fix it by mixing in an unknown quantity of flour until it was maybe close to right. it also doesn't factor in the vague sense of despair at the other 4 members of my family getting 6 other kinds of cookies done in the same amount of time while i am meticulously fussing over these stupid things that will almost certainly not be appreciated enough.

they're my favorite cookie of all time tho so it's worth it.

[phlarmingo]

Full House: 5x5

A record company tells Jesse that if he can write a song that can be a hit, Jesse and the Rippers will be signed. When the family prepares to go to Lake Pollock for a big family reunion, Jesse, who is frustrated by his lack of song ideas, says in an angry way that he can’t go to Lake Pollock with the family. Later, in a diner, an Elvis Presley impersonator helps Jesse realize that he was wrong to…

[jeremy-ken-anderson]

Implementation

Hardest part of any programming assignment. In

Plan your program

????

Profit!

Implementation is very much the ???? line.

Today's task is making something that can find its way around on a map and generate driving directions.

And it's worth breaking down what we're asking for, here.

For reasonably good first-try pathfinding, Depth-First Search (especially if you have the starting coordinates) works well, but if we want to be consistently finding the shortest route and don't mind a bump in how many nodes we look at to get our answer, Breadth-First Search will give us better results more easily. I've got a theory of how one could do DFS and modify it by slicing it up and testing each sub-path BUT a) that's literally only theoretical at the moment and b) I'm pretty sure that if I can get it working and it's superior to BFS for this task it'll still be harder to code, like how working with a search tree is more coding than working with a list.

TL;DR: BFS for now.

Breadth-First just means we put new info about our surroundings at the back of a queue and work with what we already found first. If you've got a robot in an open field (of what it sees as 5x5' squares because you apparently taught it spatial awareness using tabletop RPGs), its process will be,

Check for paths: North, East, South, West. We check both "has this space already been visited" and "can I walk here." If it's already been visited then going there will never be the shortest path because you're doubling back. Refusing to backtrack also precludes one possible kind of infinite loop.

All the valid paths get added to the back of the queue in the order they're looked at. They're also added to the "visited" list so that you can't have accidental double-visits: Picture 3 houses in a triangle. You check for paths, and add the paths from A to B and C. Then you go to B because it's next in the queue. If you haven't already counted C as visited it'll be added to the queue a second time. Note that if your question isn't "shortest path" you might want to record the presence of multiple paths to a goal including the longer ones.

Then you repeat this process from each location in the queue. So if you were at 0,0 your queue would be 0,1 - 1,0 - 0,-1 - -1,0 and then you'd go to 0,1 and add 0,2 and 1,1 and -1,1 to the back of the queue, and then you'd go to 1,0 and because you already added 1,1 to "visited" you wouldn't add it again, and so on.

Each time you do this you'd also check whether you were standing on the goal. If so you could return the path you took to get where you are as your driving directions, because the nature of BFS is to find the smallest number of hops. It's worth noting that if all hops are not created equal in terms of length you may need a different approach. I predict we'll get into weighted edges on graphs in a later week of this course.

Anyway you have two possible outcomes for this loop. If the queue runs out and you haven't found the goal, it's not on the map - or at least, isn't accessible with your standard movement options.

[bestapplicationknow]

The Top Workout Apps for Beginners: Your Ultimate Fitness Guide

Introduction

Embarking on a fitness journey can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a beginner. Fortunately, technology has made it easier than ever to get started on your path to a healthier lifestyle. Workout apps can provide guidance, motivation, and tracking tools to help you reach your fitness goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best workout apps tailored for beginners.

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is an excellent app for beginners looking to manage their diet and exercise in one place. It offers a vast food database for tracking your daily calorie intake and a workout log to record your physical activity. The app’s user-friendly interface and barcode scanner make it easy to input your meals, while its community feature lets you connect with others for motivation and support.

Couch to 5K

If you’re new to running and want to build up your stamina gradually, the Couch to 5K app is a fantastic choice. It provides a structured plan to get you from sedentary to running a 5K in just a few weeks. The app includes audio cues to guide your workouts and tracks your progress to keep you motivated.

Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club offers a wide range of workouts for all fitness levels, making it suitable for beginners. You can choose from various workout categories, including strength, endurance, mobility, and yoga. The app provides instructional videos and allows you to customize your fitness plan based on your goals.

7 Minute Workout

For those with busy schedules, the 7 Minute workout trainer app is a great option. It offers quick, effective, and science-backed workouts that you can do in just seven minutes. This app is perfect for beginners looking to establish a daily exercise routine without a significant time commitment.

Fitbod

Fitbod is a personalized fitness app that creates custom workout plans based on your fitness level, goals, and available equipment. While it caters to all fitness levels, it’s particularly beneficial for beginners as it takes the guesswork out of designing a workout program. The app also adjusts your plan as you progress.

Yoga for Beginners

Yoga is an excellent choice for beginners looking to improve flexibility, balance, and overall well-being. The Yoga for Beginners app offers a collection of beginner-friendly yoga routines with detailed instructions and video demonstrations. It’s a great way to start your yoga journey.

StrongLifts 5x5

For beginners interested in strength training, the StrongLifts 5x5 app is a valuable resource. It focuses on the fundamental compound lifts (squats, bench press, and deadlifts) and provides a simple yet effective program to build strength and muscle. The app tracks your progress and guides you through each workout.

Conclusion

Starting a fitness journey as a beginner can be challenging, but these workout apps can be your allies in achieving your goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build strength, or simply improve your overall health, there’s an app to suit your needs. Remember that consistency is key, so find an app that you enjoy using and stick with it. With dedication and the right guidance, you can make significant strides on your path to a healthier and happier you.

[demo09hjs]

A Comprehensive Review of the Best Workout Apps in the Market

Fitness app features

In today's digital age, fitness apps have become an essential tool for individuals looking to improve their health and fitness levels. With a plethora of options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right app that suits your needs and goals. This comprehensive review aims to explore the top-rated workout apps in the market and highlight their key features.

Top-rated fitness apps

1. Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club is a highly popular fitness app known for its extensive library of workout routines catering to all fitness levels. The app offers a wide range of workouts, including strength training, endurance exercises, yoga, and more. With video tutorials and personalized workout plans, this app is suitable for beginners as well as experienced fitness enthusiasts.

2. MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is not solely a workout app but a comprehensive health and fitness platform. It allows users to track their daily caloric intake, set nutrition goals, and monitor their progress. The app also provides personalized workout recommendations based on the user's goals and preferences. With a large food database and barcode scanning feature, MyFitnessPal makes healthy eating and fitness tracking seamless.

3. Fitbod

Fitbod is geared towards strength training enthusiasts. With its smart algorithm, Fitbod creates personalized workout plans based on individual fitness levels, goals, and equipment availability. The app monitors progress and adjusts routines accordingly, offering a dynamic fitness experience. Fitbod also provides in-depth analytics and insights to help users optimize their workouts.

4. StrongLifts 5x5

StrongLifts 5x5 is designed specifically for individuals interested in weightlifting and building strength. The app follows the popular 5x5 training program and guides users through compound exercises such as squats, bench press, and deadlifts. With its simple and intuitive interface, StrongLifts 5x5 focuses on progressive overload to help users steadily increase their strength and muscle mass.

5. Strava

Strava is a social fitness app that appeals to runners, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts. The app uses GPS tracking to record activities such as runs, bike rides, and hikes, allowing users to analyze their performance and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. Strava also offers challenges, leaderboards, and training plans to keep users motivated and engaged in their fitness journey.

6. Andro-fit 

Andro-fit is one of the best workout apps which is passionate about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way you approach fitness. Its app combines cutting-edge technology with personalized guidance to help you achieve your fitness goals like never before.

Workout app comparison

When choosing a workout app, it's essential to consider factors such as features, user interface, customization options, and pricing. Here's a comparison of the top-rated fitness apps discussed above:

App Key Features User Interface Customization Options Pricing Nike Training Club Extensive workout library, personalized plans Intuitive and user-friendly Highly customizable Freemium model with in-app purchases MyFitnessPal Calorie tracking, nutrition goals, workout recommendations Simple and straightforward Customizable food diary Freemium model with in-app purchases Fitbod Personalized workout plans, adaptive routines, analytics Clean and user-friendly Highly customizable Subscription-based with a free trial StrongLifts 5x5 Focus on strength training, progressive overload Simple and minimalistic Structured workout plan Freemium model with in-app purchases Strava GPS tracking, activity analysis, social features Intuitive and engaging Customizable training goals Freemium model with subscription option

It's important to note that the best workout app for you may depend on your specific fitness goals, preferences, and budget. Consider trying out a few apps to determine which one resonates with you the most.

Regardless of the chosen app, staying consistent with your workouts and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are essential for achieving fitness goals. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional or fitness expert before starting any new exercise program.

In conclusion, the market offers a wide range of workout apps, each with its own unique features and benefits. Whether you're a beginner looking for guidance or an experienced fitness enthusiast wanting to spice up your routine, there's an app out there that can help you achieve your goals. The key to success lies in finding an app that aligns with your needs, motivates you, and provides a seamless user experience. So why wait? Download a fitness app today and embark on your fitness journey!

[minifyselfstorage]

Selecting the finest self storage unit.

Many families now require self-storage services. Households are considering self storage for a variety of reasons, while companies often utilize it for preserving company papers, keeping merchandise, etc. Relocation, new parenthood, marriage, death, house renovation, and so on all fall under this category. Multiple safe and secure storage options are available at self-storage facilities. As little or as much room as you need is available for rent. 

The reasons why companies use self-storage are different from the reasons why individuals use it. Due to the self storage facilities' resistance to fire and water, they are able to store confidential company records there. Any excess merchandise or furnishings a company may have can be stored. In addition to climate control and a range of unit sizes, self-storage facilities provide a number of additional convenient features. Storage units Dekalb IL are the best.

When renting a storage unit for the first time, there are a few details to keep in mind to ensure you get the perfect space for your belongings. Some examples of what to look for are provided below.

Safety: The self-storage facility should have solid safety measures in place. You'll be putting your most prized possessions in here, so it's crucial. Storage units are preferred by a lot of people. Electronic locks, gates and fences, restricted access, CC cameras, guards, ample lighting, and other security measures are standard in most units. Your belongings will be safer in a storage unit with greater security measures.

Having a Dekalb storage close to your residence or place of employment might help you relax knowing that your belongings are safe and secure. If you don't need to go to your stuff very often, the storage facility's location might not matter. The convenience of getting there is also important. The unit should be in a tidy and secure neighborhood.

Individuals place a high value on affordability. Storage near me is preferred by a lot of people. However, it should not serve as the primary factor here. When the storage facility's pricing is really low, you may want to question whether or not they are making sacrifices in other areas, such as security. Of course, things would be different if the establishment provided limited-time discounts or other limited-time promotions.

Storage units near me range in size from 5x5 feet to 10x30 feet and beyond, depending on the provider. You can pick from a diverse selection. If you're unfamiliar with self-storage, you might not know how big of a unit you need. Based on the things you plan to store, the storage facility's staff should be able to advise you. Taking a glance at the physical item might shed some light on the situation.

Depending on the objects you plan to store, you may want to look into different options. Storage is actually the best. Climate-controlled units are available at some storage facilities. If you plan on storing important paperwork, expensive devices, artwork, etc., you'll need this. You can easily find cheap storage near me. 

[speedcubeshop3]

Can you discuss the significance of world records in speed cubing and highlight some of the notable achievements that have pushed the limits of solving times?

The Fascinating World of Cube Puzzles: Unlocking Creativity and Cognitive Skills

The allure of cube puzzles transcends generations and cultures. From the classic Rubik's Cube to a diverse array of modern and intricate designs, these speed rubik's cubes puzzles have captivated minds and offered endless hours of entertainment and mental stimulation. Cube puzzles are more than just toys; they're tools for sharpening cognitive skills, fostering creativity, and providing a sense of accomplishment.

The Origins and Evolution

The Rubik's Cube, invented by Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik in 1974, marked the beginning of the cube puzzle revolution. Its simple yet challenging design, where each of the six faces must be a solid color when solved, has led to countless hours of twisting, turning, and strategic thinking. The Rubik's Cube quickly became a worldwide sensation, captivating minds of all ages.

Since the Rubik's Cube, puzzle enthusiasts and designers have pushed the boundaries of what's possible with these cubic challenges. The traditional 3x3 cube led to larger variants like the 4x4 and 5x5 cubes, requiring more complex maneuvers and deeper problem-solving skills. Speedcubing, the sport of solving cube puzzles as quickly as possible, became a competitive pursuit with passionate communities and record-breaking achievements.

Beyond the standard cubes, innovative designs emerged. Cubes with irregular shapes, additional layers, and customizable features allowed for new levels of creativity. Puzzle creators found inspiration in art, mathematics, and engineering, resulting in puzzles that challenge not only the mind but also the senses. The advent of digital cubes and online communities brought the cube-solving experience to a new digital realm, fostering global connections among puzzle enthusiasts.

Cognitive Benefits

Engaging with cube puzzles offers a range of cognitive benefits. First and foremost, these puzzles enhance problem-solving skills. When faced with a scrambled cube, the solver must strategize, plan, and execute a series of precise moves to restore order. This process develops logical thinking, spatial reasoning, and pattern recognition, essential skills that extend far beyond the realm of puzzles.

Patience and perseverance are key traits cultivated through cube puzzles. The journey from chaos to order requires dedication and a willingness to learn from mistakes. Solvers learn to embrace challenges, break problems into manageable steps, and celebrate incremental progress. These qualities are invaluable in both academic and real-world scenarios.

Memory and concentration also receive a workout. Solvers memorize algorithms and sequences, applying them with precision. The focus required to manipulate the cube and track progress builds mental endurance, benefiting overall concentration and memory recall.

Creativity and Beyond

Cube puzzles not only stimulate cognitive functions but also nurture creativity. As puzzle designers continue to innovate, new ideas and concepts arise. Customizable cubes allow individuals to create their challenges, exploring unique patterns and configurations. This creative outlet encourages experimentation and fosters an appreciation for design principles.

Moreover, cube puzzles serve as a source of inspiration for diverse fields. Mathematics, art, and engineering intersect in the realm of puzzle design. The intricacies of cube mechanisms, algorithms, and geometric principles open doors to interdisciplinary exploration. Educators recognize the value of incorporating puzzles into learning environments, as they spark curiosity and provide a tangible context for abstract concepts.

The Joy of Achievement

Perhaps one of the most satisfying aspects of cube puzzles is the sense of accomplishment that accompanies solving a challenging puzzle. The moment when the last piece clicks into place, and the puzzle transforms from a chaotic arrangement to a harmonious whole, is a triumph. This feeling of achievement boosts self-confidence and encourages individuals to tackle new challenges in their lives.

The journey of mastering a cube puzzle teaches resilience, adaptability, and the importance of practice. Each puzzle attempted, whether successfully solved or not, contributes to personal growth. Mistakes are stepping stones to success, and the iterative process of refining strategies leads to mastery.

In conclusion, cube puzzles are not just recreational pastimes; they're powerful tools for mental development and personal growth. From their humble origins to the vast array of designs available today, cube puzzles continue to inspire, challenge, and connect people worldwide. Whether you're a casual solver seeking relaxation or a dedicated enthusiast aiming to break records, the cube puzzle universe offers something for everyone.

[castle-dominion]

5x5 probable cause

plot heavy one, idk if I want to watch it rn. Maybe I'll use the extra 20 minutes I won, even tho the dvd set is due soon.

(also just remembered a song: hey dom hey what show me how you buffalo I'll show you how I buffalo with my hands up high & my feet down low, this is how I buffalo buff-alo bu buff-alo, buff-alo, buf buff alo hey next person)

Ok so I did indeed spend some of my minutes reading a fic idea to my brother for his opinion bc he's smart but he gave no thoughts.

Why wouldn't tess pick up the mail? She's dead that's why Oh no blood oh it's still dripping Oh yo that is gross af

lmao castle comes out with a sword Oh yeah. College. Laundry. Oh yeah. College. Visiting home & eating food. RC: what abt your laundry? My lil bro: What about your lung water? love how the guitar sound plays while he toys with the orange juice

Lanie won't sleep for weeks? doctor parish? who works with the dead? who has been to countless murder scenes? probs more than a hundred even Would you need a second person to help you put up the body

it WAS the roommate!

Why is ryan standing facing more to castle than the murder board? ig bc castle is speaking but... Make a copy of the symbol & run it through the internet

saturday, what day is it today? I like how the body is not super fresh like it usually is drugged? yep I was right!

ryan's outfit ooh so so nice. It is nicely woven & I might grab a pic. surgically wiped?

RC: Jewelry. I never would've thought of that. [for the crime finger prints] KB: I guess I'll have to remind you when my birthday's coming up. [telling rick to think of that in a different context] Esposito looks nice & all but he is just wearing a tshirt

Yeah, ok, tons of ppl forget to wipe their fingerprints off the outside of the apartment they just murdered in.

Lol he IS in the system, he has been arrested too much

Interesting editing & stuff. v nice. oh right, dun dun dun it's castle & all that csu got them first? I mean good... they always mess up the crime scenes

I had smth to say but forgot it bc I am not pausing the ep as much as I have in the past. espt has his gun

Not that you KNOW of first name? JE: Contaminated crime scene is not a joke. I'll square this away with CSU. You watch your hands next time, okay?

Looks enough like Someone We Know... Ok but isn't the juvvie file sealed until they actually commit a crime as an adult? This guy has not been proven to have done any crimes yet

Hm. Man has curlier hair than I expected. friday morning, friday evening... Hm I like his shirt. Kind of pink but faint squares patterned on it.

True, he would probably not be flustered

Ah good, they have a diagram of the sigil thing

KB: A diamond earring? KR: We found it in the couch. CSU couldn't pull a print off it, but you see the design? That's custom - Erica Courtney. JE: And you know this how? KR: I recognized it from when Jenny and I went ring shopping. [Esposito gives Ryan a teasingly dubious look.] KR: Anyway,

Looks like Someone We Know you can't see the hair colour there bro. Also othe nose is too long

first names & stuff.

*closes the door after becks leaves but before espt can, right in front of his face* Javi, there's something you need to know

Cut to the shock at finding out abt their relationship He looks ahocked af lmao Normally I'd be happy for them! Also neat to see his financials. Mostly car & cab stuff. A radio donation tho which sounds fun. So many first names this episode

Did I throw a party & forget again? XD At least he is seeing the warrant The way he waited for her to say who bought it for her implies he didn't know LT holding him back THE MUSIC WHEN HER EYES GO TO HIM DANG

If the killer was THAT meticulous, then he would not have left evidence like that in his own apartment

Find evidence. That is your job

When you look through castle's phone records we know well you only learned of it this day my dude reminds me of the "we're detectives" 'called your dad' scene

Yeah. Gates is probs the best for this interrogation His scalp moved lol RC: I'm flattered but it wasn't me! castle it is not best to point fingers away from yourself for the sake of getting them away from you. I mean it is, it is important that they investigate all avenues, but still. How does a burner cell send a messag efrom tess's phone? Paid companion is a nice way to put it

Girl you can check his word count, teachers use that technology to check how students are doing tests. It shows when the changed were made.

love martha's gloves the music is great saying "nobody could have gotten in" is not helpful

Remember back in like s2 or smth when becks said "don't worry castle I'd break you out" it was the galaxy of greg episode, the prison break episode yeah 3x5

the same way as tessa's? But the affair? Seriously? That was included in the details? Oof the music

sitting on the floor hhhh crying hhhhhhhhhhhh maybe he was already writing the dry run & killed her in strangling passion & then he used the written murder (which he as not planning on committing) to hide it & deleted the file to hide that fact

like a little boy so scared sdjdskhfjsh sad sad sad "fun?"

Oooh nice angle babes!

FREAKIN J ROOK? I DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO SEE THAT THE FIRST TIME HOLY CROWS 3XK??? but i don't think human noses can tho... do you legit prefer to go by 3xk? not the triple killer not jerry tyson not any other names you had? (btw, marcus gates killed two women & attempted killing another, NOT jerry tyson. I don't think we have actually seen 3xk kill anyone on the show yet. (I noticed that she was strangled with a scarf or rope when dr parish mentioned it earlier this episode but I didn't want to spoil it)

Yeah he really is thorough isn't he He's right, I did think that while he strangled her she is not blonde. Yeah was the writing style castle's? He already said that he prefers 3xk, ricky four years in prison. He was going to pin it on marcus gates, give his brother the surgery, & marcus would go to prison & then he could go killing again. That was his vanishing act. I thought u said u could smell fear not taste it I can see that. Destroy.. ..you,, better than kill not the daughter, not the making love, this is freaking horrifying, & I kind of love it lies of a desperate man, esp one who writes fiction Wait so you WILL kill him? or get him killed? Look into the guys he hired then! Look into the hitmen! lil bro: Scratch him! Get his DNA under your nails!

I wonder how ryan is reacting to this. castle's blue eyes are colourless in this lighting, I love it.

3xk targeted women to kill, he is not killing castle tho Ooh I always like ryan's square patterned shirts

"not at this time" is a great response

Been to central as a cop or as a prisoner esposito? & I like beckett's turtleneck too

I think Dever's acting is the only thing here,

who the heck is "jav"? That's like if a "P.J." was to go by "Peej" or "P" when PJ is already a nickname for peter jacob or paul james or whatever. lil bro: jav you found any evidence yet?

Oh wait... she is not thinking of holding's security for keeping him, she is thinking of it for breaking him out!! WHO got out of holding? Tyson? No, when? Wasn't it the CIA guy who also took a body? gates was like "how did he walk out the front door?" When was tyson ever in holding? He appeared in 3x6, then his gun in 4x14, & now in 5x5, but he was never in holding. 4x15 pandora thomas gage left holding. OH WAIT TYSON DID IT NOW, TODAY I love him too <3 <3 <3

castle still making jokes That flashback <3 Velasquez & LT! We know both their names! Oof he's just walking thry there, everyone sees him, look at that, also look at those boobs on that man. OH NO WHO TOOK HIM!?!?!?

OH NO 3XK KILLED HIM He IS well connected, he is well connected, has resources, & knows procedure, you're correct So what's our next *turns & becks is gone* ...Move?

Like ryan pretending to be a kid in the library in kick the ballistics man still needs to change his look the less you know DEFINITELY the better

Right! He really is the son of a broadway star

Wow lol weirdos there

wow it IS richard castle See? I said the nose is not right

I have not paused enough & I keep not writing things down but I am running out of my allotted time. Anyway I remember what I forgot: ryan doesn't get a lot of screen time, he is wading thru paperwork, he is messed up with this case, he is hurt & angry & doing everything he can to help castle & get 3xk.

looks "a bit" like the show's producer? yeah no

becks maybe don't reveal that you're with a fugitive...

lmao french serial killer Most ppl don't use initials. Calls them "kev" & "espo" & a little earlier "jav" <3

It is not going to be a person it will be a rotating fan or smth wearing their vests but not castle lol remember when ben conrad who wasn't ben conrad shot someone & then disappeared into the closet or smth? What if 3xk did that & he's still here?

Why is castle still here?

He should become a murder mystery writer then, if he likes the pageantry of killing but death only takes a moment.

VG: For this, at least. There's still the matter of your escape from custody. I like gates' looks right now. rly pretty, nice hair, nice red coat girl he escaped before, I'm sure he can do it again.

This is NOT just a place for a stationary conversation for the point of an interesting director's/writer's choice

running em off the bridge? Haven't we seen that already?

He fell back & she kept shooting, which, good, double tap, but she has decently good aim Is that blood on his face? WHERE did he throw away the gun? don't telegraph your location idiot

that is a lot of bubbling water

IT IS ALREADY DAYTIME & THEY HAVEN'T CHANGED?

just like james gillies. He is NOT that careless you are correct. But then why was he meticulous enough in other places? Because either way he would win? either castle dies & beckett lives knowing he was innocent, or castle escapes but 3xk fakes his death?

Just like derrick storm! It has to be public & it has to be final

For now

Ooh interesting outro music! I freaking love it! I should grab my fiddle! Holy moly! They wree right when they wrote this, it can be groovy spy music, it can be sexy 40s music, it can be silly little silly guy music, it can be tragic romantic music... It is a good little riff

Ok now that was incredible. I also wish we got more ryan time in this ep but they couldn't include it bc if they did they would have to include more of him to explain & resolve it. Or you know, maybe I'll be forced to write an episode tag fanfic.

I got off at 15.30, perfect timing!

but now I've spent a whole hour working on a fanfic with my little bro. a casefic dw.

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June 7, 2023 Wednesday

Back to where it all began 5x5. I'm kinda all over the place but I'll commit to this mode of training for 5 weeks and then jump right back to 531. Did not record the Strict curls with this one. Light weight to help me progress.