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[enchanted-lightning-aes]

A Gratifying Visit

A/N: just a tale for pride month staring hwan and tegan! where-in they're working in the same place (a theatre) and an office is involved. kinda off-screen yet a regular thing between them.^^ 📜 🎮 🌈 🎮 📜 🌈 Word Count: 786 T.W/C.W: romance, i guess

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After taking a sip of Mocha coffee, she sets the cup on her desk's surface. Leaning back on her chair and cracking her knuckles.

It'd been a slow day at work, thus far. She had some stage-hands approaching her and asking for assistance in setting up the stage. They're putting up a rehearsal for a show later in the week. A period play from the looks of it.

Fancy costumes, faux accents, and props resembling objects from the 16th century. Hwan hasn't heard much, she's only had peeks. She'd watch if she had tickets and eagerness to go. Except she doesn't.

She pulls up a tab on her browser just as a knock reverberates, causing her to raise her head.

"Enter," Hwan says, removing her headphones.

Who is standing outside? Is it someone who accidentally reset a password? Or someone seeking for some technical guidance?

The door opens and someone stumbles in, flailing her arms then regains balance.

"Hwan, hi," Tegan murmurs with a wave.

"Hey." She waves back, her stomach flipping without her permission.

All morning, she’d been looking forward to Tegan’s random visits. She’d been doing it since Hwan’s second week of her job.

"I'm sorry for barging in," Tegan blurts out. "I wanted to… check in! To see if you've had lunch! And you did, obviously. I… yeah."

When Tegan scratches at her elbow, her breath goes in and out of heavy bursts. She shoves some tendrils of hair from her face, though, it doesn't do much for her hair fixed in a bun.

Asking what's wrong might be erring on the side of freaking her out more. And asking how's she feeling is a probably careless move since it's obvious.

"What's up?" she settles on asking instead, furrowing her brows.

"Oh, I… don't worry about it!" Tegan flaps a hand around, her voice unsteady at her chuckle. "Just… just the usual stuff. The screenplay that I'm supposed to… yup."

She's heard of what her idea's about: it involves fairies, satire ala Jane Austen, and a land inspired by various cultures.

The process must be taking a toll on her.

Hwan's watched behind-the-scenes videos of her favorite games, aware they aren't easy to work on. It takes effort, energy, and time for creative projects. Script-writing isn't any different.

And Tegan must be seeking for… something. She can't tell what exactly. Perhaps, a pep talk? If so, she isn't quite skilled. Although… a form of distraction could do the trick.

"Hey, have you heard of a new restaurant at Main Street?"

"Huh? Oh, uh… which? I don't think I have."

"It's owned by Teniku Itiniua, a Tuvaluan chef that's a popular food blogger."

"That's cool."

"I've been following her updates online and the cuisine looks good. I've had some Pacific Islander type of foods back in Japan. Maybe you can try it out when you visit."

Hwan shrugs, watching Tegan's shoulders sag and her face going partially slack. She gulps and chews on her lower lip. Her eyes dart across her workspace before going down.

"The other day you’re playing a game in your tablet, which has a game-play involving cards. Have you unlocked more? You’ve mentioned you wanted some specific cards."

"Ah, my Hearthstone collection.” Hwan flicks a glance at her tablet screen and Tegan nods. "I’ve managed to get some epic cards. I’d been checking through a plethora of card packs and got them."

Tegan taps her cheek. "Wow, that's gotta be tons of fun. With the amount of upgrades you can use."

"Yeah, it's definitely fun," Hwan replies, sliding a finger on a card. "I’ve combining different things to see what I get. Yesterday, I managed to get sixteen cards."

"Sixteen?" An inquisitive intensity filters Tegan's voice. She raises her brows slowly. "That's pretty… it's pretty awesome. Any progresses on other games?"

"I finished some levels in Angry Birds." She taps on her tablet screen, sliding to her list of apps. "However, there’d been some that— "

A beep goes off and Tegan yelps, looking down on her satchel. She gets her phone out, pressing its switch button.

Tegan sighs, shoving it onto her jacket's pocket. "Crap, my break's over. I guess I gotta go back to work."

"Yeah," Hwan replies, her pulse rate dropping.

"Although, thank you for the company," she says, bestowing a small smile. "It took my mind off some stuff, so…"

"No problem." She nods, her breath hitching in her chest. She clears her throat and tries grinning. "See ya around?"

Tegan chuckles, shuffling out to the hallway. "Yes, I'll see you around too."

Despite any initial disappointment, Hwan basks in a warmth rushing within her adrenaline.

Maybe she can visit her when she gets a break.

***

[saschaederer]

- “(Several objects having been sticky) Icky”

- “Dick”

- “Simon Benz”

- “Threat” (initial reference to an image of a black cat behind me, shortly before I found that there’s garlic missing)

- “Joshua Weissmann” - “Burger” - Image of a smiley face projected unto a hinge - “loose” - “Taylor swift” - “bad joke” - “pussy”

- Artificial dream where I was in the hallway of the cellar of my apartments complex, suddenly there being a gestalt behind me, seemingly an elderly woman (reminiscent of the late queen) with a large, round hat and a small bird pertaining to a ‘peacock’ (initial reference to ‘peacocking’, mentioned in a JP video about more or less psychopathic dating advisors) holding a cellar door open and standing next to it, looking vantablack from top to bottom (like a shadow) (initial reference to a Delta alter). I asked “Who are you?” and woke up as I said „Show yourselves!“

- Artificial dream of me walking into a Burger King somewhat, seeing Simon Benz and telling myself that if he’s here, my brother has gotta be not too far away either, then spotting him by his side and telling them what I just thought. Me going up to the counter and choosing burgers for myself and somehow having trouble choosing between a whopper, the seasonal ‘big fat double cheese’ and what i want to have on the side, salad or fries, since I was already full

- Artificial dream of seeing Lisa (from the theatre I played in, in the past) on stage, dancing, and thinking that acting is actually quite similar to that and that’s why she must’ve overtook me back then, it’s a matter where you go by feeling and not think too hard about - her going off stage and talking to girls who talk to each other about how they’ve been loving their job, making a lot of money disseminating porn, only thing which is icky about it is how they have to collect the wank tissues from the guys too

- „Kastration“ (German: castration, initial reference to („my penis“) me)

- This https://imgur.com/a/36QoaEa displayed on my iPhone lockscreen (initial reference to a hypothetical girl of that age who’s been acting similar to me) - „my dream“ - „a dream of mine“ - „makes sense“ - „Julian Sens“ - „(„initial reference to“) rape“

- „Lea Pollert“ - „Die ich hübsch fand“ (German: Who I found pretty)

- „Denise Oppitz“

- „Alina Calavera“

- „Melisa Lerose“

- „KarissaEats“ (YouTuber)

- „Mikhaila (Peterson)“

- „Die ich hübsch fand“ (German: Who I found pretty, initial reference to the women above) - „Pertain“ - „Rape“

- „Kamala“ - „Harris“

- „Putin“ - „Shmuck“

- „Bitchan“ (Japanese nickname my mother has given me) „trauma“ - „naked“ - „mami“

- „(Stephen King’s) It“ - „(„initial reference to the“) system“

- „Gabriela Eimer“ - „(„Nicht“) hässlich“ (German: (Not) ugly)

- A muslim girl wearing a hijab looking at my crotch (insinuating a threat)

- „Gemma“ (initial reference to a girl from King William‘s college)

- The chorus of ‚Taylor Swift - Fortnight‘ playing in my head (initial reference to Marika Hashimoto) - „Touch, touch, touch you“ (initial reference to me)

- „Clara (Reelbach)“ - „Schaf“ (German: sheep) - „Mett„ (German: mince) - „Mettenheimer“

- Sounds alluding to electroshocks

- „Eggs (initial reference to my testicles) / ex (Denise Oppitz)“ - „buns“ - „meat“

- „Spam“ - „Spammy“

- „Jayztwocents“

- „Kai (Ederer)“

- „The system“ - „I will never betray you („Atreyu“) - „Joke“

- Sound of a blob (initial reference to acoustic resonance pertaining to a mass of people)

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REPORTS

- Somehow having apparently gained two to three kilos over the last month or so , although I had already reduced my meals to one and a half a day with only little breakfast, forcing me to do intermittent fasting going forward

- The artificial thoughts / vocalizations ‘closing in on me‘ in vicinity and intensity (“Tinkerbell”)

- New attempts at creating Reddit profiles failing over and over again by getting shadowbanned

- A mechanic in the game ’Hearthstone’, functioning in a manner which it never should

- Highly conflicting information on the internet, whether superglue is water-resistant or not

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How I handle threats I receive (Last Update: 14. 9. 2024):

[densebunny]

FACEHUNTER. AGAIN. WHAT YEAR IS IT.

[mspmonroe]

(prologue): she’s alive

"Hey, I told you that I'll be there, and I'll be there." Piper chuckled into the phone, going up the stairs of her apartment building. The stairwell echoed with the sounds of clacking high heels with each step she took. "I am just getting home from work, so give me like an hour...or two."

She paused in front of her apartment door, looking up at the ceiling for a second. "Or three." Immediately, a high-pitched voice shrieked at her on the other end of the call. Piper pulled the phone away from her ear and rolled her eyes with a smirk on her face. "Uh-huh, okay, yeah, bye-bye now. See you soon." She pressed the end button and sighed. She knew she promised her friend that she'll be there for their special autumn celebration brunch party, though all Piper was thinking about on the walk home was sleep. Sleeping for hours and hours without a care in the world. But once she entered her apartment and beelined to her bedroom, she had to ignore her desire for eternal sleep. She needed to be like a cold-blooded reptile and shred off her skin, or what she likes to call the mundane outfit she wears to work, before heading off to the Hearthstone Bay area. 

"Let's see," Piper muttered underneath her voice as she skimmed through Spotify on her phone to see what to play while she gets dressed for this party. It was a must for her to have music playing for her getting-ready routine. There was no way she was going to get ready without music. It felt criminal. "I'm feeling a little Messer Chups today." She nodded her head, tapping at the play button of a playlist. Messer Chup's Electric Zombierella started playing from the black skull Bluetooth speaker on her nightstand. Piper swayed along with the spooky-sounding surf rock music before kicking off the bright yellow high heels from her feet and undoing her tight bun to free her curls. "God, it's so good to be home."

[paint-lady]

Exalted Secret Santa 2021

Journal Entry!

Happy Calibration everyone! Last year was super fun and it was wonderful to see everyone’s exalted art! So here we go! Round Two!

This year I have two characters to choose from. The first is Cathak Rowan, my dawn caste in Exalted 2e. I also have my partner’s character, Scurry, our circle’s night caste.

Cathak Rowan ~ “Red of the Dawn”

Dawn Caste

Age: Early 20s

Gender: Female, she/her

Hair: Crimson Red. Both sides of her head are shaved. It is pulled back into a messy top bun. If she is training, she pulls it back more diligently- but for everyday, likes having her hair blow in the wind.

Eyes: Crimson Red. Sharp winged eyeliner if she feels fancy.

Expressions: Smug “I know I can beat you” smiles.  Flustered half- smiles when flirted with. Absolute glee when flying, arm wrestling/play fighting, and drinking. Determined glare while fighting for real.

Body Build: Muscular. Do not be afraid to give her muscle definition and thicker proportions. I look at references of women in MMA fights, as well as artwork of Korra and of Critical Role’s Beau.

Clothes:

Summer/ West Seas Outfit: A Buff Jacket adorned with embroidered with iconography of the 5 dragons. Its constructed to look like a shawl or open robe rather than a button up jacket. Low waisted brown pants, the creation equivalent of spandex underneath. A creation-equivalent of a compression sports bra, keeping those titties in place! She has loose fitting, well worn boots with the laces undone. Her elbow tattoos are exposed, showing two simple but elegant lotus flowers on each arm.

Winter/ Northern Tundra Outfit: An orichalcum buff jacket adorned with iconography of the seas... strangely the creatures of the depths in the fabric are looking more serpentine and dragon-like with each passing dawn. A set of thick, warm overalls, dark black, designed to be ultra visible in the day, and hard to see at night. Warm, fur-lined boots. Red does not wear gloves or hats/ scarves, as she uses resistance and survival charms to keep her extremities warm.

Blessed Isle Wedding Dress: I took a lot of inspiration from modern designs of Vietnamese Ao Dai dresses. It is long sleeved, and tight fitting to her torso, and flares a little towards her legs. There is a matching garment for the man they had selected to be her husband. The dress is adorned with Cathak iconography (which in my head is a Pheonix for some reason), and lots of embroidered flowers. Being the first daughter to marry, the Cathak and Ledaal families spared no expense on this garment. It has red and gold thread interwoven into the flowers. The dress was finished the day she exalted and ran away from her family.

Weapons and Gear: Oricalchum Bracers. A Blue Jade Windblade (that belonged to her mother). A fighting chain (just a normal one). A hearthstone that lets her bodily fluids be flammable. Just because.

History: Cathak Rowan is the third child born unto Ledaal Anya and Cathak Ramin. Her name is quite different from her siblings, as her grandmother named her after the vibrant red Mountain Ash trees growing near her childhood home. It was very clear that Rowan was given special treatment and favoritism, as it was blatantly obvious by her genetics and appearance she would Exalt with one of the 5 Dragons. Or was pressed with overtly difficult tests from skeptical relatives. Years passed. No Exaltation. Eventually, it was Rowan’s Aunt, Ledaal Irma, who declared the child a lost cause- and she should just get married and produce the next generation. Of course this news was devastating to Rowan, who wanted nothing more than to live out her childhood dream of fighting Anathema and bringing glory to her house. Her family presented an ultimatum. If she can complete the trial of the five dragons, they would return the wedding gown and let her travel as she wishes. If she fails, the intent being that she likely will, she will comply with her family’s wishes and marry. It was the fourth trial, her fight versus her Aunt, that she began glowing with essence. Finally- she had exalted...wait... this wasn’t the flame of the Fire Dragon. This was the sun rays of the Dawn. This was all wrong.

Rowan was already using the alias Red for her underground fights on the Blessed Isle. She temporarily abandoned her House name as she was introduced to her new family: A circle comprised of the reincarnations of their past lives. Over the course of their journey, Red has learned to re-embrace who she is and that she can be critical and proud of where she comes from. She has learned that victory and glory all come with hefty prices, and stands by her saying that “To excel at war is to also know how to prevent it.” She knows that she is destined for greatness, she knows she is destined to lead armies triumphantly to victory. But getting there is the hard part.

Appearance References:

Scurry ~ “Little Shadow”

Night Caste

Age: Mid-teens. (15 at the start of the chronicle, approaching 17 now.)

Gender: Male, He/him

Hair: Lavender. Its not well trimmed, hangs in his face, occasionally described as a “mop.” When brushed it is silky soft.

Eyes: Lavender

Expressions: shocked joy when good things happen. Cocky smirk when he knows he is being overly dramatic. Fanatic zeal when explaining how it is all the Bronze Faction’s fault (please imagine that conspiracy web meme).

Body Build: Scurry’s body type has changed a bit over the chronicle. As he has grown, he has started to put on muscle. However, Scurry was an urchin of Gethemane. Food scarcity is no stranger to him- so his body is quite skinny.

Clothes:

Summer/ West Seas Outfit: A thin, worn tunic with snowflakes on the trim. There is a popped collar undershirt. It is paired with equally thin light brown trousers, that seem to have stopped fitting him well roughly a year ago. They stop halfway up his calf. His clothing is hand sewn together, with tons of quick fix patches.

Winter/ Northern Tundra Outfit: a buff jacket with embroidery resembling traditional Ukrainian designs and snowflake iconography. He has a thick cloak. He has thick, warm boots on his feet. A large pouch filled with medicines, poisons, and various other liquids he thinks that might be useful on a rainy day.

Imperial Armory: Scurry possesses a lot of charms that can alter his appearance. His favorite/go to with Red is dressing as an imperial officer. However, he did not always have the ability to alter the size of his body to fill out the stolen white jade armor. To this day, the helmet is too large.

Weapons and Gear: Multiple hearthstones for this boy. He possesses 1 that lets him purify water. He has another that keeps him from bleeding. Scurry also possesses a Belt- a gift from his past life. It allows him to turn into a shadow at night (with concentration). In recent events, he possesses a Starmetal spear, taken as collateral from a Sidereal that threatened to kill him. He always has a variety of vials of medicines and poisons. In particular, he has Blood from a demon Ape, which he intends to use when the time is right.

History: Scurry is from Gethemane. He was an orphan, living among the pick pocket rats and other urchins. It was when his home, the Rat’s Nest was swarmed with Anuhles spiders that he met his two heroes: Maru Setsa “Obsidian Arrow” and Caesura “Soot-Stained.” After the two solars cleared the Nest, they ventured out into the Northern Tundra. It was wildly rumored that they were eloping. But Scurry knew better- they were going to fight other monsters to keep Creation safe. When he discovered Caesura’s Daiclave had been stolen and made its way back into the Gethemane market, the Little Shadow snuck it (and himself) back onto the traveling caravan to return it to his hero. By his side was a Snow Weasel Pup, which he had aptly named Silver.

Scurry’s Exaltation wasn’t a magnificent display of power or charisma. It was quiet. It was in the shadows. He learned to spy and sabotage- and is unafraid to do some dirty work for the good of creation. The child became well versed in medicine... and the quantities of when medicines become poisons. While on his journey with the reunited circle, Scurry discovers an awful prophecy. In three years time from his Exaltation, a third of the stars (each representing a human life on creation) will blink out. And the sidereals have traced the threads of fate to one pivotal life. His. He must find a way to prevent this from happening- or forfeit his life to the sidereals to protect Creation.

[def-sol]

Random Questions

Tagged by @tearosewater  💜

1. What is the color of your hairbrush?: bold of you to assume I own a hairbrush. I do have a blue wide tooth shower comb and a hair pick with a black power fist on the end.

2. Name a food you never eat: Tomatoes. NASTY,

3. Are you typically too warm or too cold?: Too cold. Fuzzy socks are my main clothing item.

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?: Preparing dinner.

5. What’s your favorite candy bar?: Kitkat and crunch bars

6. Have you ever been to a professional sports game?: A few college basketball games and a handful of minor league baseball games.

7. What is the last thing you said out loud?: “do you need a drink?” to my s/o.

8. What is your favorite ice cream?: Chocolate, coffee, green tea, and mint chocolate.

9. What was the last thing you had to drink?: Mexican coke

10. Do you like your wallet?: Yeah, it’s a hand-me-down black fossil one that’s semi damaged but the leather has aged nicely and feels super soft, I’ve yet to find one that I’d be willing to replace it with.

11. What is the last thing you ate?: Au ju beef on hamburger buns.

12. Did you buy any new clothes last weekend?: Nah. I haven’t bought clothes in over a year,

13. What’s the last sporting event you watched?: Can’t remember. Probably nascar when I last visited my mom and stepdad.

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?: Butter with chocolate chips sprinkled in.

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?:  My dad.

16. Ever been camping?: Nooope. Only day trips to hang out with people that were camping.

17. Do you take vitamins?: I really should but I don’t

18. Do you regularly attend a place of worship?: Nooope.

19. Do you have a tan?: If I did then it’s probably gone by now.

20. Do you prefer Chinese or pizza?: Pizza, but if I’m back in the states then Chinese. I haven’t had any good Chinese food up here.

21. Do you drink your soda through a straw?:  Only if it’s a rum & coke.

22. What color socks do you usually wear?: Black and white striped or black and red.

23. Do you ever drive above the speed limit?: Jokes on you I don’t drive.

24. What terrifies you?: Drowning, dying a painful death.

25. Look to your left, what do you see?: My Jason Voorhees pop figure, a crystal with a wire wrapped tree my friend made me, tiny totoro holding a no-face mask. (all those hang out on the same space)

26. What chore do you hate most?: DISHES. FUCK DISHES.

27. What do you think of when you hear an Australian accent?: “cool”

28. What’s your favorite soda?: Vanilla coke.

29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?: Drive thru. I ain’t tryin to sit at sticky tables.

30. What’s your favorite number?: 7, 42

31. Who’s the last person you talked to?: My s/o while we ate dinner

32. Favorite meat?: Chicken, beef, and lamb.

33. Last song you listened to?: Never Satisfied by Corpse

34. Last book you read?: The Witcher - Blood of Elves (I still haven’t finished it)

35. Favorite day of the week?: Friday.

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?: Nah.

37. How do you like your coffee?: At home: black with three ice cubes. From somewhere else: black iced coffee or half caf iced black americano.

38. Favorite pair of shoes?: My knee-high black combat boots

39. Time you normally get up?: 12 or 11:30 I wish I could get up earlier but it’s very difficult.

40. What do you prefer, sunrise or sunsets?: Sunsets, the rich colors always make me stop for a moment to appreciate it.

41. How many blankets on your bed?: 4. flat sheet, comforter, my very thin childhood blanket, and a fuzzy soft one.

42. Describe your kitchen plates?: Standard white porcelain

43. Describe your kitchen at the moment: I live with my in-laws for the moment so it’s got decent appliances and some counter space, too many neutral colors for my taste though.

44. Do you have a favorite alcoholic drink?: Mint mojitos or dark rum & coke

45. Do you play cards?: Does hearthstone count? I’d rather play tabletop games instead of cards.

46. What color is your car?: I don’t have a car, but my first one was dark blue.

47. Can you change a tire?: If I have youtube available then probably.

48. Your favorite state or province?: I haven’t visited too many states but out of all the ones I’ve been to, my home state North Carolina is my favorite, and Ontario considering that’s the province I’m in.

49. Favorite job you’ve had?: I’ve only really had the same one but it wasn’t terrible? being a barista had a couple nice moments.

tagging if y’all feel like it : @rainodanna @bubblebeom @therealmintedmango

[askagamedev]

Enemy Design Tips: Time to Kill

Today, I thought it might be interesting to take a look at how we go about designing enemies from an important conceptual perspective - Time to Kill. Time to Kill is how long an enemy should take to defeat. Players will be interacting with many enemies over the course of their gameplay, so it is important for us to make them engaging and interesting to fight. By keeping the time it takes to defeat an enemy, we gain a lot of different ways to tweak and adjust the player’s experience.

Time to Kill

Time to Kill the most important factors when it comes to designing bad guys. Easy enemies should not have a very long lifespan. More difficult enemies should live longer. Even if your game isn’t in real time, consider how many turns should it take for this enemy to go down. Keep total encounter duration in mind too - if each enemy takes 30 seconds to defeat and you throw a group of 6 enemies at the player at once, that encounter will take a full three minutes of solid combat without any rest. 

The lifespan of the enemies sets a baseline for the player’s expectation for their character’s power level because that’s how they measure their power against enemies. If one character class takes ten seconds to kill a foe, while another kills the same foe in five, the classes will feel unbalanced unless the former has something else going for it (e.g. minimal downtime, AOE attacks, etc.). This will apply to things like individual abilities, powers, and weapons as well. Time to Kill is the universal gauge, because defeating enemies faster is almost universally always better.

Relative lifespan also establishes a “pecking order” for enemies too - if most enemies die within three seconds of engagement, one that lives for six seconds feels roughly “twice” as strong to the player simply because it doesn’t die as fast. The players will start noticing if enemies survive that initial attack sequence. That will exert pressure on their gameplay to deal with these enemies differently, which is good - it makes them think about different ways to engage with different enemies, and that’s more fun than repeating the same attack pattern ad nauseam. 

Remember, long extended battles that progress slowly are rarely fun! Take a look at any game you’ve played recently and actually time how long it takes to defeat a single enemy that’s appropriate for your level. For games like Hearthstone, consider how many turns each minion’s lifespan is. Most of the time video game enemies have a lifespan of maybe a few seconds once engaged.

Who’s the Boss

Boss battles must especially take this principle into account. Many boss battles consist of more than one phase for this reason - the boss has different established behaviors depending on where they are in the fight. This effectively turns one single boss monster encounter into several different sequential enemies. It’s important that you keep the Time to Kill factor in mind - one of the worst (read: most boring) things you can do is have a single boss monster that has a long Time to Kill (more than two minutes or so per player engaging) that also stays the same throughout the entire fight. 

Remember, your players will use Time to Kill to gauge how strong a foe is. Your boss enemies should have a significantly longer Time to Kill than your other foes (among other things) in order to establish them as a bigger threat than the usual minions. If your boss monster dies too quickly, players end up with a strange sense of mental dissonance - they say “... that’s it?” and feel disappointed, rather than the sense of accomplishment they should be feeling for defeating an important foe. 

Variety is the Spice of Life

Even if people love glazed doughnuts, it is highly unlikely that they’ll be satisfied with only glazed doughnuts forever. Judicious designers will vary the style and flavor of the donuts - there’s some chocolate here, some sprinkles there, a maple bar, a cinnamon bun, a lemon-filled donut, a bavarian cream donut, an eclair... and so on. It’s the same issue with video games. If the player is going to be competing against many different enemies, you want them to feel distinct from each other. They don’t have to be super different from each other, but even a small change like how long they live when players engage with them can go a long way to differentiate them.

A good designer doesn’t usually think of things as exact - we want to make things exist within an acceptable spectrum. Some enemies should be difficult to defeat, and we need to figure out what the highest difficulty level should be that is still acceptable. Some enemies should be easy, and we need to figure out where that minimum bar is as well. What we’re building here is a toolbox - one where designers can tailor each encounter by using the toolbox, rather than having to create a new enemy each time. This toolbox then gets used throughout the entire game’s content design.

The FANTa Project is currently on hiatus while I am crunching at work too busy.

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[lothirielswan]

Imagine: Watching a Horror Movie with the Alliance Leaders

Anduin Wrynn: This cutie patootie will be terrified. He’ll go because he loves spending time with you, but he might cover his face with the popcorn bowl for the entire movie.

Anduin: Here, why don’t I hold your hand so you don’t get scared–? I’m not trembling, I just have a chill.

Genn Greymane: After Gilneas, Genn is dead inside and cannot be scared. He will be your furry rock that will find some part of the film to criticize, but he’ll secretly enjoy the dark atmosphere. If it’s a werewolf film, he might recognize the worgen actor on screen and introduce you to him.

Genn: Be a lamb and don't tell Mia I saw this, she’ll complain about my blood pressure...is there a part two?

Malfurion Stormrage: Don’t be surprised if he falls asleep right next to you. That means he likes you!

Mal: I apologize. Being the Archdruid and spouse to Tyrande means hard working hours...and sixteen feline hours of sleep.

Tyrande Whisperwind: This woman is pretty unmovable after the wars with the Legion, so jump scares don't fool her. She’ll hold your hand if you get scared too.

Tyrande: I can hear my husband snoring all the way across the theater...hold on a moment, please, I’m going to fling a nacho at him.

Prophet Velen: While it may be shocking to some, Velen sometimes enjoys horror films. He likes to predict and place bets on who survives the movie, and most of the time he’s right. Velen will also be honored to spend time with you.

Velen: Him...the one with the bed head and the scar. I have a bad feeling about him.

Varian, a few seats down: The actor or me?

Velen: Both.

Muradin Bronzebeard: Muradin is always lighthearted, full of courage, and possibly prone to cheer on the screen during a chase. Somehow, he also manages to sneak in a full keg (Ji Firepaw is very jealous). There is a possibility that the film might remind Muradin of Arthas, so be armed with tissues just in case.

Muradin: All ‘ta blood an’ guts…! It brings back so many memories.

Aysa Cloudsinger: Aysa is good at calming people down, so if horror films get under your skin, Aysa might be a wise choice. Like Ji Firepaw, Aysa is also pandaren. Between stories of the Mogu and Jade Witches, the horror movie might stick in Aysa’s mind more than she’ll admit.

Gelbin Mekkatorque: Because he’s an engineer, Gelbin is very curious. He’ll wonder about set props and probably catch some easter eggs. Gelbin might get caught by a few jumpscares, but he’ll be excited to watch the movie with you.

BONUS EDITION:

Khadgar: If you get scared easily, take Khadgar. His corny puns will make you laugh in no time, and chances are he’ll have a few impressions too. Khadgar can also summon mana buns and blankets to chill out with. Whether it’s fighting the Legion or watching a scary horror film, Khadgar will make it a fun and unforgettable experience.

Jaina Proudmoore: Careful with this one. We all know Jaina is going through...a difficult time, so she might get a little bloodthirsty when watching the movie. She will yell at the screen during some gruesome scenes. Despite this, it might actually be good to take Jaina. Yelling at a horror movie may be a healthy way to take out her anger. She’ll get you a gift basket afterwards for putting up with her.

Varian Wrynn: During horror films with hopeless protagonists, Varian can become sort of a...Red Foreman. More than usual, anyway. He will criticize and threaten any poor choices that the victims of the film make. But Varian will enjoy the adrenaline from the chases, so he’ll be happy to go with you.

Varian: Come on! Just because someone wears a mask doesn't mean you can’t punch them! I feel like I’m speaking to my son.

Anduin, a few seats away: I can hear you, you know!

Varian: I suppose I shouldn't be so harsh...you go feral when playing Hearthstone, and you choose who lives and dies on the battlefield...dammit, I raised a serial killer.

Anduin: And don't you forget it.

~~~~~~~~~~~~

A/N: Hi Awesome Adventurers c: thank you so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed, I’ll leave a link to this post’s Horde counterpart below if you’d like to check that out, and I’ll get the Fallen Heroes up and running as soon as I can. Love, fortune and glory to you!!

Imagine: Watching a Horror Movie with the Horde Leaders

[critrolestats]

Hearthstone One-Shot Masterpost

One post to cover the characters, World of Warcraft references, candle mentions, and Leeroy Jenkins (among other things). You know, the whole ball of wax.

Mentions of the word 'candle': 63

Thanks to @TriaElf9 for this art piece!

Character Descriptions

To help out all you Critter artists, we took note of times that the characters' features were described.

Lohkor:

Travis: Yes! I am Lohkor Windfallow, paladin, keeper of virtues and righteousness. I am devilishly handsome and I don’t play well with others because of that devilish handsomeness. But my skills are always for sale and my fellows seem to appreciate my roguish good looks.

Matt: His armored self, being top-heavy…

Wields warhammer

Greldamine:

Laura: Oh, hi. My name is Greldamine Clypso! I’m a gnome mage. I am short, even for a gnome, I know, that’s fine. I wear hair in a high bun. It’s brown.

Greldamine: Do you have robes? [...] I’m partial to purple.

Matt: Not touching the fungus with either side of your armored shoulder pauldrons. Your mantle, I guess it would be.

Greldamine wields Aluneth: Metal staff with purple and gold inlay, top has three pointed purple stones in a triangular pattern that float.

Greldamine: Oh, it cracks my glasses!

Bundle:

Taliesin: My name is Bundle. I’m a dwarf. I’ve got a very nice lime green robe. I’m a priest and I’ve been studying for quite some time. [...] Going a bit bald and I’m trying to do my best to bring it over and it’s going into not a great beard, but I use the ham hocks to liven it up a bit.

Aerwin:

Jennifer: I’m Aerwin Whiteclaw. It’s been quite a long time since I’ve been in this much company, it’s rather overwhelming. I am a night elf of the rogue persuasion.[...] I dress in black. I prefer it that way.

Matt: There is a beautiful, jagged dagger with a series of red gems across the blade, a chain affixed to its pommel...

Quazirat:

Liam: Yes, my name is Quazirat Toes. I am Draenei. I wear all white at all times top and bottom, underneath and front. Whole nine yards. I am simple man, I like to test myself in battle for the glory of Argus.

Liam: Do I see with my Draenei eyes as I stroke my chin tentacles…

Matt: In one of the sheaths is a blade. As you pull it out, it has a wicked metal, curved point at the end, like a forked point. It has an energy pulse gem in the center of where the hilt is.

Liam: This is called Adventure Fury: Blessed Blade of the Thrill Seeker. This weirdly pristine longsword is encased in meticulous, almost gaudy gold scrolling and rune-like carving that spell out phrases like ‘Carpe Diem’-- like your shirt of the doughnut-- and ‘You Only Live Once.’ You gain +2 to all attacks and damage rolls made with this weapon. You are immune to fear. If you ever attempt to flee from danger, you must me a wisdom saving throw (DC 12). On a failure, you instead rush towards the challenge in hopes of glory. YOLO!

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[brianna-lei]

Butterfly Soup Asks, batch 10

More under the cut, including Diya dog questions, Akarsha’s hair length, and more!

She loves them all, this changes depending on her mood. One of her favorites is Samoyeds (the breed she uses as her chat avatar) because they’re large and fluffy.

Yes! Many more

It’s surprisingly long -- it goes down about halfway between her shoulders and elbow. It looks like less than it really is in buns because she has pretty fine hair compared to other characters like Diya.

Despite not being as book smart as Noelle or Akarsha, Diya is enrolled in all honors classes and has to try extra hard to keep up sometimes. So both times we see Diya wake up in the game, she’s fallen asleep studying. 

If it makes people feel better, it’s pretty rare that Diya has to do this! She does sleep in her bed most of the time. 

I’m alright with it. If it makes people happy and it doesn’t hurt anyone, it’s cool 

Min is only attracted to girls, so that makes her a nonbinary lesbian.

Diya self-identifies as lesbian, but she’s only ever been in love with Min, who’s actually nonbinary. I’m not sure how to label her (maybe pan?) -- It’s hard to say with a sample size of literally 1

The rest I’d like to keep a secret for now, sorry! I don’t want to spoil the entire sequel before I’ve even made it

This’ll be touched on a bit in the sequel! 

Ooh I love that...I have an idea of what everyone sounds like in my head, but I don’t have any actual voice refs! 

I actually feel like I haven’t seen enough movies to give the best answer to this??!?? Classic Gamer problems... 

Diya: Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone/some dog movie 

Min: Fight Club

Noelle: probably a particularly educational documentary

Akarsha: an anime movie I bet

Akarsha: Shortstop. This position has to field many balls, which gives Akarsha many opportunities to mess up and invent new excuses. Noelle: Right fielder. Chryssa and Liz put her there in hopes that since most people are right-handed, few will hit the ball out there -- so if all goes well, her lack of skill is hidden and she’s just standing there doing nothing for most of the game.  

Misc. fun fact: I actually wanted a scene set at Chinese school in the story, but couldn’t figure out how to work it in. That’s a problem for future Brianna...

This is true! .........I, personally, have started tagging them on my blog as ppkm for “Pee Pee Ketchup Man” but I realize this is a lot harder to remember than Noesha or Akano! Please feel free to use whatever makes sense to you!

Yeah! I gain followers on Tumblr pretty consistently, but Twitter popularity has always eluded and mystified me. I’m actually a bit nervous about tweeting normally now that I have more?? We’ll see how this goes 

Almost everything! I used to be addicted to Hearthstone but then transitioned to being addicted to Overwatch (Winston main). My favorite game of 2017 so far is Nier:Automata, I really want to draw fanart of it soon! Also, I love rhythm games and puzzle games! I also like Telltale-style adventure games and narrative-heavy games in general like Ace Attorney, Persona, etc.  I tend not to play games that pander to straight white guys, though. It’s like as soon as they target straight white guys, they shift to the most bland art style and most boring stories in the world. 

For example, I didn’t know what PUBG was and had to google it, and even after looking at the brown/tan colored screenshots, I still can’t muster up even one shred of interest in it. I’m sure their game mechanics are fun, but personally, it totally ruins the deal for me. 

You’re welcome! And OOH I remember being so nervous about applying to the Interactive Media program, best of luck! I actually even failed to meet all the requirements -- I only sent them 2 letters of rec instead of 3 because I’m super shy and was too scared to ask any more teachers LMAO I guess they liked me enough that they let me in anyway 

i love you too! Diya’s hoodie doesn’t exist...yet. I really really want to make it happen...to be continued...

Unfortunately those old ref sheets are all I’ve got! I’m planning on drawing updated ones, and when I do I’ll post em on here and twitter 

you’re welcome, and if you draw fanart please tag me!!!! I’d love to see it! ;~;

Yes!! My mean and insincere daughter...

haha sorry for the stomach pain! You’re welcome!!

You’re welcome (you’re welcome)!!!!

I love when people realize!! You’re welcome, I’ll do my best!

You’re welcome!!!!!!! 

you’re welcome!!!!!

You’re welcome!!! I love being praised for having the best children...

You’re welcome! And YEAH GREAT MALL the world is so small! 

I’m so glad my game was able to help you out a little bit!! Thank you for the message! 

You’re welcome, I’m so glad you found Diya relatable!! Hope you like the rest of it!

Thank you!! I’ll do my best from now on! 

Thank you so much for the support! TT_TT I’m super glad to hear you enjoyed it!! 

[higurehige]

Silly Starters

Children are like tiny alcoholics, they'll tear you apart with the truth.

When you dab, you gotta make sure both arms are lined up straight, or its not a proper dab.

I hate it when people bite into both ends of a kit kat at the same time. Fuckin monsters.

You tryna make me fat with all this candy?

I’m on a diet, a candy diet.

I’m on see food diet - I see food, and I eat it.

Great, now we have to walk to the bus stop like peasants.

I guess Ill use a pencil…

I bet ___ is back there taking a shit.

___ fell in the toilet and drowned.

Lets just stay out here and play Hearthstone.

*While wearing a hoodie they refuse to take off* It’s so hot in here.

Just take off your hoodie

*Puts a second, heavier hoodie on over the first one and tightens it over their face so nothing is showing.* Its so fucking hot.

Pigeons are racists.

*seductively flops across the table just to go to sleep*

*while laying in the middle of the road* Just keep going! Go ahead and run me over, I’ll be fine!

Are you trying to make me go into a diabetic coma?

Man buns are out of fashion.

*cussing in Russian*

Why are you speaking in Russian? You’re (insert nationality)!

Id keep stuff in my bra, too.

The only joy in Almond Joys is the Almonds.

Fuck yea, kitkats!

Lets have a Pizza party and make ___ sit it out in a dunce cap in back while we eat all the pizza.

Trust me, you don’t want to go in the bathroom right now.

Lets see how many wedgies there are today…

Fuck pencils, pens are where its at.

Maybe hes compensating, maybe its Maybeline.

Better have brought enough of those tacos for all of us…

Alright, class, if I have three hundred and I slip ___ two fifty, what percent of my cash did I just dump on that hoe?

[cool-mlg-fluffy-bunny]

dear great game devs

WE DON’T WANT MOTHER FUCKING PLAYING CARDS YOU DUMBASSES, IF WE WANT PLAYING CARDS, OF WHITCH WE DON’T, WE’LL GET HEARTHSTONE OR IDK GET A REAL DECK OR PLAY TABLETOP SIMULATOR, JUST MAE V I D E O G A M E S FOR CHRIST’S SAKE, GOD FUCKING DAMN! GO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS YOU IMBECILIC FUCKS, MAKE T R I P L E A G A M E S YOU FUCKING ASSHOLES!

sincerely,

Bunny on a Bun.

P.S. pokemon is something you can REALLY get, IRL. oh and uh also fuck you.

[janerchambers88]

Your Ultimate Guide to the iHeartRadio Music Festival

Planning a trip to the iHeartRadio Music Festival this year? We’ve got you covered!

For two nights only this autumn, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will take over the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The result: a spectacular event chock-full of hip-swaying performances of rock, pop, hip hop, and more from music’s hottest artists.

While the festival kicks off on September 22, we suggest extending your stay to truly experience all that the Entertainment Capital of the World has to offer. From the excitement of the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip to the tranquility of the surrounding desert, there’s so much to see and do in Las Vegas! Use our recommendations of top restaurants and bars in the city so you can stay fueled for days (and nights!) of non-stop fun.

No matter how you decide to fill your downtime during the iHeartRadio Music Festival, rent a Las Vegas condo or apartment from FlipKey for ultimate convenience and comfort. With a vacation rental, you’ll have your own bed to recover in, a full kitchen to store your snacks, and some extra spending money in your pocket.

About the iHeartRadio Music Festival

Every year during the iHeartRadio Music Festival, over 16,000 frenzied fans pack the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas for showstopping performances from their favorite artists. The star-studded lineup has ranged in the past from award-winning singers like Sam Smith and Elton John to popular bands like U2 and Coldplay. Tickets to the event cost upwards of $50, but many radio stations offer them for free to lucky listeners. Tune in to popular stations, and listen for the cue to call to win a pair of tickets to the festival.

Attendees can expect to hear round-the-clock hits all weekend long—indoors and outdoors. The open-air Daytime Village takes place nearby at the MGM Resorts Village and showcases new, up-and-coming artists each year. Flash your wristband and come and go from this massive outdoor party featuring a revolving stage, dedicated fan zones, and countless interactive experiences for music-lovers.

Where to Find iHeartRadio Music Festival Vacation Rentals

Whether you plan to spend your nights playing in the glow of the glamorous Strip or resting up for an early morning at the iHeartRadio Daytime Village, make sure you have a comfortable Las Vegas rental to return home to each day. From high-rise condos and luxury penthouses to opulent mansions and spacious vacation homes, FlipKey has more than 700 Las Vegas rentals to choose from for the perfect stay.

While Las Vegas is a great spot for a last-minute trip, if you’re planning to attend the iHeartRadio Music Festival, your best bet is to reserve your accommodations in advance. Search for a rental near the MGM Grand Arena to be close to all of the action, or book a home with a private pool and unwind without the hoopla. Whether you’re looking to save money for the slot machines, or want a place to watch the sunset over the desert, we’ve got you covered!

See all Las Vegas vacation rentals on FlipKey!

Eat and Drink Here During the iHeartRadio Music Festival

We’ve done the research, so you don’t have to. These are our top restaurants to hit while you’re in Vegas.

Only in Las Vegas will you find an award-winning Mexican restaurant overlooking a Venice-inspired canal (gondola rides and everything!) or a neon-lit lounge with a flaming reflection pool. Sin City bursts with one-of-a-kind bars and restaurants where you can overindulge at all-you-can-eat buffets, knock back bottomless Bloody Marys, or sample exquisite international cuisine.

We can’t guarantee you’ll win big in Las Vegas, but we can guarantee you’ll get hungry—and our top picks are sure to satisfy even the most unexpected cravings! Reserve a table, stop in for happy hour, or grab a late-night pizza at the following spots while you’re in town for the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Best Asian American: Fat Choy

Best Breakfast: eat.

Best Brunch: Andre’s Bistro & Bar

Best Burger: Holsteins Shakes and Buns Las Vegas

Best Happy Hour: Hearthstone Kitchen and Cellar

Best Indian: Origin India Restaurant & Bar

Best Raw Bar: SUGARCANE raw bar grill

Best Bloody Marys: Peppermill Las Vegas

Best Comfort Food: Therapy Las Vegas

Best Fine Dining: Alizé

Best Mexican: Libre Mexican Cantina

Best Margarita: Canonita

Best Pizza: Pizza Rock Las Vegas

Best Steak: CARNEVINO Italian Steakhouse

The post Your Ultimate Guide to the iHeartRadio Music Festival appeared first on The FlipKey Blog.

[densebunny]

It's 2017. How is there still someone that plays facehunter?

[mrrolandtfranco]

Your Ultimate Guide to the iHeartRadio Music Festival

Planning a trip to the iHeartRadio Music Festival this year? We’ve got you covered!

For two nights only this autumn, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will take over the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The result: a spectacular event chock-full of hip-swaying performances of rock, pop, hip hop, and more from music’s hottest artists.

While the festival kicks off on September 22, we suggest extending your stay to truly experience all that the Entertainment Capital of the World has to offer. From the excitement of the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip to the tranquility of the surrounding desert, there’s so much to see and do in Las Vegas! Use our recommendations of top restaurants and bars in the city so you can stay fueled for days (and nights!) of non-stop fun.

No matter how you decide to fill your downtime during the iHeartRadio Music Festival, rent a Las Vegas condo or apartment from FlipKey for ultimate convenience and comfort. With a vacation rental, you’ll have your own bed to recover in, a full kitchen to store your snacks, and some extra spending money in your pocket.

About the iHeartRadio Music Festival

Every year during the iHeartRadio Music Festival, over 16,000 frenzied fans pack the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas for showstopping performances from their favorite artists. The star-studded lineup has ranged in the past from award-winning singers like Sam Smith and Elton John to popular bands like U2 and Coldplay. Tickets to the event cost upwards of $50, but many radio stations offer them for free to lucky listeners. Tune in to popular stations, and listen for the cue to call to win a pair of tickets to the festival.

Attendees can expect to hear round-the-clock hits all weekend long—indoors and outdoors. The open-air Daytime Village takes place nearby at the MGM Resorts Village and showcases new, up-and-coming artists each year. Flash your wristband and come and go from this massive outdoor party featuring a revolving stage, dedicated fan zones, and countless interactive experiences for music-lovers.

Where to Find iHeartRadio Music Festival Vacation Rentals

Whether you plan to spend your nights playing in the glow of the glamorous Strip or resting up for an early morning at the iHeartRadio Daytime Village, make sure you have a comfortable Las Vegas rental to return home to each day. From high-rise condos and luxury penthouses to opulent mansions and spacious vacation homes, FlipKey has more than 700 Las Vegas rentals to choose from for the perfect stay.

While Las Vegas is a great spot for a last-minute trip, if you’re planning to attend the iHeartRadio Music Festival, your best bet is to reserve your accommodations in advance. Search for a rental near the MGM Grand Arena to be close to all of the action, or book a home with a private pool and unwind without the hoopla. Whether you’re looking to save money for the slot machines, or want a place to watch the sunset over the desert, we’ve got you covered!

See all Las Vegas vacation rentals on FlipKey!

Eat and Drink Here During the iHeartRadio Music Festival

We’ve done the research, so you don’t have to. These are our top restaurants to hit while you’re in Vegas.

Only in Las Vegas will you find an award-winning Mexican restaurant overlooking a Venice-inspired canal (gondola rides and everything!) or a neon-lit lounge with a flaming reflection pool. Sin City bursts with one-of-a-kind bars and restaurants where you can overindulge at all-you-can-eat buffets, knock back bottomless Bloody Marys, or sample exquisite international cuisine.

We can’t guarantee you’ll win big in Las Vegas, but we can guarantee you’ll get hungry—and our top picks are sure to satisfy even the most unexpected cravings! Reserve a table, stop in for happy hour, or grab a late-night pizza at the following spots while you’re in town for the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Best Asian American: Fat Choy

Best Breakfast: eat.

Best Brunch: Andre’s Bistro & Bar

Best Burger: Holsteins Shakes and Buns Las Vegas

Best Happy Hour: Hearthstone Kitchen and Cellar

Best Indian: Origin India Restaurant & Bar

Best Raw Bar: SUGARCANE raw bar grill

Best Bloody Marys: Peppermill Las Vegas

Best Comfort Food: Therapy Las Vegas

Best Fine Dining: Alizé

Best Mexican: Libre Mexican Cantina

Best Margarita: Canonita

Best Pizza: Pizza Rock Las Vegas

Best Steak: CARNEVINO Italian Steakhouse

The post Your Ultimate Guide to the iHeartRadio Music Festival appeared first on The FlipKey Blog.

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[kevingbakeruk]

Your Ultimate Guide to the iHeartRadio Music Festival

Planning a trip to the iHeartRadio Music Festival this year? We’ve got you covered!

For two nights only this autumn, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will take over the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The result: a spectacular event chock-full of hip-swaying performances of rock, pop, hip hop, and more from music’s hottest artists.

While the festival kicks off on September 22, we suggest extending your stay to truly experience all that the Entertainment Capital of the World has to offer. From the excitement of the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip to the tranquility of the surrounding desert, there’s so much to see and do in Las Vegas! Use our recommendations of top restaurants and bars in the city so you can stay fueled for days (and nights!) of non-stop fun.

No matter how you decide to fill your downtime during the iHeartRadio Music Festival, rent a Las Vegas condo or apartment from FlipKey for ultimate convenience and comfort. With a vacation rental, you’ll have your own bed to recover in, a full kitchen to store your snacks, and some extra spending money in your pocket.

About the iHeartRadio Music Festival

Every year during the iHeartRadio Music Festival, over 16,000 frenzied fans pack the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas for showstopping performances from their favorite artists. The star-studded lineup has ranged in the past from award-winning singers like Sam Smith and Elton John to popular bands like U2 and Coldplay. Tickets to the event cost upwards of $50, but many radio stations offer them for free to lucky listeners. Tune in to popular stations, and listen for the cue to call to win a pair of tickets to the festival.

Attendees can expect to hear round-the-clock hits all weekend long—indoors and outdoors. The open-air Daytime Village takes place nearby at the MGM Resorts Village and showcases new, up-and-coming artists each year. Flash your wristband and come and go from this massive outdoor party featuring a revolving stage, dedicated fan zones, and countless interactive experiences for music-lovers.

Where to Find iHeartRadio Music Festival Vacation Rentals

Whether you plan to spend your nights playing in the glow of the glamorous Strip or resting up for an early morning at the iHeartRadio Daytime Village, make sure you have a comfortable Las Vegas rental to return home to each day. From high-rise condos and luxury penthouses to opulent mansions and spacious vacation homes, FlipKey has more than 700 Las Vegas rentals to choose from for the perfect stay.

While Las Vegas is a great spot for a last-minute trip, if you’re planning to attend the iHeartRadio Music Festival, your best bet is to reserve your accommodations in advance. Search for a rental near the MGM Grand Arena to be close to all of the action, or book a home with a private pool and unwind without the hoopla. Whether you’re looking to save money for the slot machines, or want a place to watch the sunset over the desert, we’ve got you covered!

See all Las Vegas vacation rentals on FlipKey!

Eat and Drink Here During the iHeartRadio Music Festival

We’ve done the research, so you don’t have to. These are our top restaurants to hit while you’re in Vegas.

Only in Las Vegas will you find an award-winning Mexican restaurant overlooking a Venice-inspired canal (gondola rides and everything!) or a neon-lit lounge with a flaming reflection pool. Sin City bursts with one-of-a-kind bars and restaurants where you can overindulge at all-you-can-eat buffets, knock back bottomless Bloody Marys, or sample exquisite international cuisine.

We can’t guarantee you’ll win big in Las Vegas, but we can guarantee you’ll get hungry—and our top picks are sure to satisfy even the most unexpected cravings! Reserve a table, stop in for happy hour, or grab a late-night pizza at the following spots while you’re in town for the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Best Asian American: Fat Choy

Best Breakfast: eat.

Best Brunch: Andre’s Bistro & Bar

Best Burger: Holsteins Shakes and Buns Las Vegas

Best Happy Hour: Hearthstone Kitchen and Cellar

Best Indian: Origin India Restaurant & Bar

Best Raw Bar: SUGARCANE raw bar grill

Best Bloody Marys: Peppermill Las Vegas

Best Comfort Food: Therapy Las Vegas

Best Fine Dining: Alizé

Best Mexican: Libre Mexican Cantina

Best Margarita: Canonita

Best Pizza: Pizza Rock Las Vegas

Best Steak: CARNEVINO Italian Steakhouse

The post Your Ultimate Guide to the iHeartRadio Music Festival appeared first on The FlipKey Blog.

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