#I don't think my insurance covers that...

[mclzandaya]

reposting this bc they explained and analysed the situation in such a better way than i did lol!

just to be less biased,, after this rant i decided to play as much as i could without spending too much money — spoiler, i spent way too much money bc it's impossible to catch up otherwise. managed to get up to ep 10 and here's what i will say.

yes, as many said, NG isn't even comparable to how bad CL/UL and LL were; it's a lot more fun to play, (some) characters aren't as annoying. but it still is v much frustrating to play at times for all the issues we evoked, if it wasn't for the fact that i binge-played a bunch of episodes, i would have been so frustrated with the pace of the story coupled with the interactions and again!! that was only possible because i /paid/ and a lot at that!!

just for some positiveness before the negativeness: i did enjoy playing jason's route if i ignored how many times i rolled my eyes. and i still think thomas' route seems the most enjoyable one to play, though devon seems okay as well but my LOM with him is really low so idk. but there are still so many things that just /don't/ make any sense and it's so frustrating to spend so many APs on a ridiculous storyline. spending a whole episode looking for thomas who just ended up being the most irresponsible adult i've ever seen was fucking crazy — and out of character imo!! yes he may seem illogical at times, but having him just leave his bike on the ground after an accident and go on his merry way to buy a new one right away, while saying that he called his insurance that'll cover the costs for the new bike, but just leaving the old one on the ground? that's IMPOSSIBLE!!!! he'd get a fucking fine for that!! pls!!! no one would do that idc how odd and out of touch you want him to appear that's just not something that can happen.

also tried to calculate a bit and if anyone wanted to play from ep 1 until ep 15 in one go, while playing every special scene and making sure u have every illustration (so to have a complete game lol), that alone would cost +350€!! i'm sorry but that's actually ridiculous. yes, the level of customisation we have is something that's rare in most games, but it exists! and in games that are are waaaay more developed character and plot wise! we're most definitely only half-way through the story with only one character imo whose "arc" was sort of concluded (amanda imo, pls tell me if you don't think so). let's say it takes at least 15 more episodes, considering that the chapters consume more and more APs, it would cost WAY over 700€ to play everything, and that's only for one route!!!!

everytime i explain mcl's system to my brother who plays a lot of visual novels but no otome, he's blown out of his mind by how ridiculously expensive it can be. it's not even something that you can defend bc we all know that once they're done with NG, they /will/ stop putting out content (as they've done for MCL and Eldarya), despite the fact that people may spend hundreds of euros on the game over the years.

micro-transactions are a lot sneakier and are encouraged, even if a lot of people will never spend any money on the game, there will always be some that will, and those are the ones allowing beemoov to still exist to this day. the fact that we can find so many defaults in the story plot-wise and character-wise when there /are/ people that are paying to play this game is actually insane. especially when u take into consideration the fact that they're paying for only one route! not even a whole game!

i'm glad they're taking into consideration feedbacks from players in order to better the game, but beemoov perfectly reflects the direction the gaming industry as a whole is taking. it's just really sad to witness that a game that's obviously bringing in money still has so many things to unfortunately complain about — especially when these things could be easily fixed by hiring someone that actually knows what they're doing concerning storytelling and characters development (nine you'll always be missed my shayla).

ps: not saying that this is a direct result of most of the team apparently being cis white men, but,,,,

kinda #sad but i've completely given up on my candy love new gen,, i've played up to episode 3 and then i just... gave up lol. i'm legit coming back only for the events but feel so uninvested that most of the times i'm not even able to get everything which is super frustrating.

i really wanted to like this game bc beemoov's games have been such a huge part of my life!! and despite my frustrations i always loved those games!!

but having the MC being black only in appearance when i thought i'd be able to relate to her a little more; interactions with the LIs still as ridiculous as in CL and LL (pls someone tell me i was lied to and ysaline didn't actually throw up on jason); having to pay to get full scenes even as VIPs already paying every month (just the fact that you have to pay point blank); personality system which doesn't amount to anything and none of the LIs personalities being truly interesting for /me/,,, was such a disappointment.

i truly didn't expect jason to be so cringe,, it feels like the only use they have for roy is having him half naked most of the time; amanda i would've never gone for bc i just — don't care for a rich white girl; devon's pretty petty and childish at times (same as jason imo to be fair) and thomas i guess is the only one i'm okay with. and it's only bc i feel like they did a 180 on his personality since HSL and the fact that they portray him as seeming autistic (in /my/ opinion!! not derogatory!!!) just make him straightforward enough for me not to be annoyed with him.

idk i guess we could say that it's bc it's supposed to be a game whose targets are ~teens, but considering that it's clear (imo) that their true targets are paying players (consumers) rather than F2P players,, then obv you'd think their targets are at least adults? but it doesn't feel like it considering how ridiculous the plot feels at times and how little depth they put into the characters. to be fair i felt that the same could be said for eldarya a new era, campus life and love life. i know they changed scenarists? (idk the word in english but the ppl that draft the stories/plot + the actual ppl who write the dialogues and branchings) but i just truly realised it while playing the few episodes i've played + the events.

i saw a lot of french ppl thought new gen was better than CL or LL tho so i will give it a shot at some point (+ i've actually spent money on the game lol, so might as well see it through), but i never thought i'd feel so sad and unmotivated to play one of their games after playing since 2011.

anyway this was just a lil rant of my personal feelings and why i haven't been active on here lately, pls don't attack me it only engages me!! and /my/ point of view!! not even talking abt chinomiko here bc as far as i know it's not like she can do much abt all of this besides providing a v basic draft of what should happen in the story (but do tell me if i'm wrong! nicely pls). truly no hate towards her!! i'm legit sad that she didn't continue her game beneath our scars bc it was so interesting and i was super excited to get a game of hers outside of potential directives again :( even if it probably will never be finished if i remember correctly there were two eps out so if you have a lil bit of time on your hands you should check it out!!

edit: just realised beneath oyr scars isn't available on the app store anymore :( but she seems to be working on a potential future new game with a sort of dungeons and dragons theme? so i'm super excited for that!! hope we'll be able to play it!!

[overlyimmersed]

Found a new best song

"best song" being a compilation rather then a list. There is no particular order to what I consider "best song".

ANYWAY

[can-of-slorgs]

I'm personally blaming @starbiology and everyone who has reblogged or commented the other piece for this.

Bonus comic featuring my grundo:

[sublux]

busy week.... therapy, rheum appointment, scheduled more labs, scheduled an endocrinology appointment, renewed my health insurance, PCP appointment tomorrow 😔 help

[punkrockisafulltimejob]

For those who are unsure of whether or not they really have the "sensitivity to cold" symptom of fibromyalgia, because you think that it's just you not being able to handle colder temperatures like other people, that's one way of putting it. The other way is, when it's winter and the temperatures start dropping, do you feel your pain more intensely? Do you feel like you have more problems with your joints? Is your partner always commenting how cold your fingers and toes are, but it somehow gets more frequent in winter? Those are other ways to consider being sensitive to the cold.

[tkbrokkoli]

nnnnggghh are these ppl fuckling stupid wtffffff

[vvelegrin]

finally tried to find a therapist that specializes in chronic illness. because i am hashtag losing my fucking shit. searched by specialty and insurance. the ones that i found that looked good, by this search, apparently are out of network so would cost me $150 per appointment. not doing that, i don't have a job, and that's why i pay for fucking insurance. which, by the way, i'm apparently now paying, checks site, $500+ A MONTH FOR???? when did that happen. i hate covered california. i hate insurance. i hate my life. when did this happen. you're already making me pay almost $100 in copay for doctors that were supposedly in network. how is this fucking POSSIBLE. i CHECKED. how are people supposed to KNOW THESE THINGS. i swear i fucking CHECKED WHEN I GOT THIS PLAN. i got a $500 BILL from my neuro two weeks ago (admittedly this is from my last insurance but also holy shit??? seems like something that should have been told to me at some point???). like what is the point of all of this. i went on this insurance because 'they'd probably cover the treatment that we want you to get on' (they haven't). what is the point of this. what is the point of this. what is the point of this. what is the point of this.

[supercantaloupe]

insurance things suck. :(

idk if this will be helpful for you, but ages ago i was recommended this website that has coupons for prescription medication. i’ve never had to use it so unfortunately i don’t know more about how to use it, but i figured i’d at least pass it along.

https://www.lowermyrx.com/

i do know there are other pharmacy coupon websites though, so explore those too!

i really hope it gets better for you. sending good vibes for your journey soldier, godspeed 🫡

thank you for your kind words and for the advice! the lady at the pharmacy counter also recommended i look to see if there are manufacturer coupons for my specific drugs, or ask my doctor if there's approved generics/alternatives that would work for me. i'm still gonna try and see if a stern phone call with my insurance will get them to actually cover my meds again like they used to but if that doesn't work out i definitely will be looking to see where else i can save a few bucks

[ask meme]

[navree]

It’s really silly to say “if you don’t like it then don’t watch it”, fans are allowed to be upset with the direction a show it taking.

House of the Dragon could be a stand alone with no books to reference, I assure you people will still be mad at the godawful writing.

Team Black are allowed to be annoyed their leading lady is a sexist caricature of what men think feminist writing is.

Team Green are allowed to be annoyed their entire faction was destroyed just so the “heroes” can look better in comparison.

You want people to be invested in a tv show, if they’re not it will get cancelled after one season.

People have made the same complaints about Once Upon a Time, Succession, The Rookie, Stranger Things etc. None of these are based on a book or comic series.

I have a funny feeling you’re going to have a few words to say when Season 3 rolls around and in the very first episode Rhaenyra executes Alicent as revenge for Jace’s death.

"it is stupid for people to still be complaining about a change the show has been very open and upfront they're going to be making from minute one and continuing to whine about that change a half decade after it was made and isn't going anywhere is dumb"

"how dare you say that people aren't allowed to criticize bad writing!"

please do not speak to me until you learn how to read, 2025 is the year i stop concerning myself with the illiterate and the overall stupid.

[mechanichronic]

not my grandma telling me to reconsider top surgery LMAOOOOOOO im making 10 bands and chopping this rack off

[h0ney8ee]

i stepped on my glasses and now theyre all crooked and loose :(

[sureuncertainty]

if i have to see one more post about disney from people who don't work here or at least live in the area i'm gonna lose it

[iero]

I've been lucky as to avoid going to any kind of doctor, practice or hospital of any sort for the past year-ish or so after I had some insurance issues, but I think it's time, besties...

[doveotion]

also also. if anyone here has ever gotten a breast reduction please lmk your experience 🫶

[clementiens]

i conveniently got a migraine a few hours after picking up my new migraine med and it seemed to work pretty well . also before insurance it would have been like $1300 for 8 pills

[little-eye-guy]

man mychart keeps showing that i owe scary amounts of money for my infusions, then going hold on this charge is actually pending review from insurance, don't worry. for now :)