#common denominator

[conspire24]

Why a Kalos game actually makes sense right now (crack theory)

So, I'm super excited we're getting a Legends game in Kalos featuring Zygarde. As a longtime fan in the XY anime, I always wished Zygarde was done justice in the game side of things, and once Legends Acreus came out, I knew another Legends game would be the perfect way to give Zygarde they're dues.

That said, this was definitely out of left field! Literally everyone was guessing we were going to get a Johto or Unova game this gen, since they're the only two that have yet to be remade in 3D. At first, skipping straight to Kalos makes no sense. But the more I thought of it, the more I've noticed a pattern, a pattern that I will now present as:

THE POKEMON GENERATION MULTIPLES HYPOTHESIS

The idea is that the region that gets remade is influenced by its age as well as whether or not the region's generation number shares a common denominator (that isn't 1) with the current region's generation number. I know, I'm bringing math into this, but trust me it'll make sense when we go through it.

Let's start simple, the first gen to get remade was Kanto (gen 1) during generation 3. Easy enough, it was the first gen where it made sense to remake past games, and oh look, 3 is a multiple of 1 (though to be fair everything's a multiple of 1).

Then we get to gen 4, where after the sinnoh games, we got a remake of John (gen 2). Oddly enough, 4 is a multiple of 2.

Then there's gen 5. Now, 5 is a prime number, so the only factor 5 has is 1, but gen 1 has already been made available on DS (along with every other gen, so it's not like they could do much anyway).

But then we get to gen 6, followed by the Hoenn remakes (gen 3), and 3 is a multiple of 6. Now, 6 also a multiple of 2 and even shares a common denominator with 4 (that c.d. being 2), but it seems gen 3 takes the precedent because it is the earliest set of games to have been released, since Johto and Sinnoh had games out more recently.

We move to gen 7, and you know, I remember back in 2017 when everyone thought we were gonna get Sinnoh remakes next. But why would we? 7 isn't a multiple of 4, 4 and 7 don't share a common denominator. 7 is a prime number, it isn't a multiple of anything - except for 1. And wouldn't you know it, this is the generation where we got a set of Kanto remakes - and 1 was the only thing that could factor into 7!

As we go to gen 8, suddenly it's apparent what would get remade next. Sinnoh was the region that had been out of circulation the longest, and 4 goes into 8 just fine, meaning now is finally the time to give Sinnoh another spot in the limelight with BDSP and Legends Arceus!

And now, we have reached gen 9, and again I say we all had thought we would get a return to Johto or Unova, but why? I mean, 9 isn't a multiple of 2, or 5. Rather, 9 is a multiple of 3. And you what else is a multiple of 3? 6! And since gen 6 had come out a year before the Hoenn remakes, it seems Kalos was the earliest game to pass the threshold for a modern reimagining.

So, in short, it appears that the region that gets remade or reused next coincides with whether or not the generation number shares a common denominator greater than 1 as well as whether or not the region's last release has been longer than other regions'. If this theory holds water, gen 10 may yield some interesting results, as 10 is a multiple of both 2 and 5. Though, there has been more time since the last new Johto games than there has been since the last new Unova games, so by my logic, Johto would be the next to be remade. Though if you count the Johto VC releases on 3DS, maybe that would mean Unova has spent more time out, so maybe Unova would be next on the docket?

Either way, I just think it's interesting that all the generations' numbers line up this way. Who knows, maybe each generation, GameFreak has been playing a simple numbers game when deciding their remakes.

Well regardless, I'm happy that we're getting another step into Kalos next year, and in a way, maybe the timing makes more sense than we realize. That said, definitely take this theory with a grain of salt. I highly doubt the numbering of generations (which I don't think GameFreak has ever actually acknowledged officially) truly factors into how GameFreak and the Pokemon Company greenlight what projects. But if nothing else, it's fun to notice those kinds of patterns. I'd take this in the same vein as that fire starter zodiac theory from a while back. It's probably not true, but it's funny how well it fits together!

That said, I'm calling it now, a Legends game in Johto is gonna be the game for 2028!

[soulinkpoetry]

The sea will always be that common denominator for us ….

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[stgroversfire]

the dichotomy between the nasty tf2 freaks and the ethereal immortal chinese men i love is so astounding on this blog

[dig-jules]

The saddest moments of Star Trek TOS belonged to "throwaway" characters

They all deserved better.

1. Lieutenant Riley - Conscience of the King

Faced with the chance to kill the man who once ordered the executions of thousands (including his family) in the wake of a famine, Riley's chance is stripped from him and he is ordered to stand down.

This is also a devastating moment for the captain himself as the only other remaining survivor of the colony. Kirk stops Riley's drastic actions, which, although damning, were perhaps his only chance of overcoming the guilt of having once been selected to live while others were sent to death.

Both enter a confrontation regarding their shared past, but neither heal.

2. Janice Rand - The Enemy Within

Although it was an "evil extension" of Kirk who perpetrated the assault on Janice Rand in her own room, at this point she only had reason to believe that the assailant was Kirk himself.

Rand is forced to testify with Kirk (the man she thought she loved, a captain with both power and position over her, an officer flanked by his two closest allies, and a man whose proximity in the same ship could endanger her after the testimony) standing over her. Rand even admits to "not wanting to get him into trouble", highlighting how closely her struggle mirrors the victims of everyday workplace violence against women.

What may even be worse are the blatant intimidation tactics Kirk employs throughout the scene. Although he knows he didn't do it (and perhaps suspects foul play), Kirk makes no attempt to empathize with the testimonies of Rand and Fisher regarding what they saw, and he even hints at the danger of them conspiring against a man of his rank.

Rand endured constant objectification in each of her appearances in the series, and would go on to be entirely forgotten after its first season. (Though she would return in The Motion Picture.)

3. Lieutenant "Joey" - The Naked Time

Joey delivered perhaps the most poignant monologue of the series, just moments before his impending death. Though Joey's inhibitions were altered by the infection that would soon kill him, we see later in the episode that the infection forces people express existing wants and needs. Therefore, real are his pleas begging to understand why humanity should be in space at all when it has merely taken and taken... leaving only destruction in its wake and its own to die.

Not only did he bare his own insecurities, Joey also established a central conflict of the entire series: can a utopian vision of the future include acts like leaving six people to waste away on an empty planet?

Tragically, Joey couldn't bear the burden of this conflict alone (no one else had or would mention this guilt at any point in the series) and though his death was prompted by the infection, it only acted as a catalyst for what was truly a su*c*de.

McCoy ruled in the autopsy that Joey might have survived, but he simply gave up fighting.

[j-august]

"I must say," said Sir Henry ruefully, "that I dislike the way you reduce us all to a General Common Denominator." Miss Marple shook her head sadly. "Human nature is very much the same anywhere, Sir Henry."

Agatha Christie, The Body in the Library

[indefensibleactions]

[jinxed-fates]

generic vent post

[zaiinab]

jason winning an emmy after their seperation and harry winning grammy and brit’s after they broke up like you really can’t make it up. now can jason invite harry in ted lasso

[the-liturgical-pentecostal]

As Christians, we should focus on what we share in common rather than harping on what divides us. But that’s just it: What do we share in common? (via What Binds Us Together?)

[stevejones313]

The "Common Denominator" Fallacy

Sometimes we find ourselves caught in a loop where we seem to be moving from one abusive relationship to another, whether that be romantic, sexual, platonic, etc. It sucks that we put our trust in people, but keep seeming to pick just the worst partners, friends, etc. However sometimes people will tell you something that sounds like it makes sense: "Well you're the common denominator. If all your partners were abusive, maybe you're the problem."

Sounds logical, right? I mean, you are the common thread in all those relationships, right? Well that's all, how to put it...horse shit.

The truth is that there are usually two factors that go into these situations:

The person has some form of trauma, resulting in low self-esteem, and difficulty in telling when they're being manipulated and abused.

Predators/abusers prey on these people, sensing their vulnerabilities, pouncing on them like a lion going after an injured antelope.

Yes, a person with trauma does need to take actions to protect and improve themselves, but anyone who has been through trauma can tell you just how fucking difficult it is to get the right professional help to combat these issues. Hell it can be real fucking difficult just to be convinced that they even deserve the help. Many people caught in these abusive traps feel weak, pathetic, and unworthy of getting help as if they need to be punished for constantly picking bad people.

There are so many dicks and cunts out there who practically specialise in hunting vulnerable targets. They seek out the easily manipulated, self-loathing, gullible, and injured. They play on their insecurities, often presenting themselves as "not like your exes" and promise a future of safety and security that only they can provide. The narcissists, sociopaths, and abusers exist all around us and are really fucking good at finding their marks. Given how many of these bastards and bitches there are, it's not a leap of logic to see how easily a victim of an abusive relationship can find themselves jumping back into another one. These victims need help and encouragement, not scolding.

Now yes, some people are beyond help and if someone just refuses to get any help at all, well one mustn't set themselves on fire to warm another up. However, if we don't ever try help people and instead just throw the common denominator fallacy at them, then what do you think you're going to achieve? You're just victim blaming at that point. You might as well be asking "what did you do to provoke them to hurt you?".

People get caught in vicious cycles and they need help to escape that cycle, often professional help and that is not something so easily attained for everyone. Victims need help, and you won't do that by just blaming them. More than likely, you'll just push them further into the vicious cycle.

[kmac4him1st]

Dare To Care

This is a cool post for praying for your family and hearing the heart of God on how to care for one another. It has some really godly wisdom that will change up our hearts. A family post on bringing your gifts to the table so you can share with your family who you are, and how God has gifted you… and receiving God’s wisdom on how to be a person who has accepted God’s Challenge To Dare To C.A.R.E.…

[william-r-melich]

I Believe... 03/27/2024

I don't think you need to follow an established religion or believe in God in order to be a moral person. I'm an atheist who believes in good. I believe in freedom. I believe that love transcends all time and space. I believe that our rights come from truth and reason. I believe in spirituality, that our souls are eternal. I believe there exists an eternal energy field that is everywhere and is within everything; people, animals, plants, all matter and energy both living and non-living. Like the force in Star Wars. I just don't believe in a creator. Instead, my idea of God is the most fundamental aspect of truth, the smallest element in all of existence that is omnipresent. Like the most common denominator in math. I believe existence is eternal, without beginning or end. I believe in capitalism. I believe that good will always and ultimately win over evil. I believe in the U.S. Constitution and the good old U.S. of A. I worked hard all of my adult life, and outside of a D.W.I, I have never broken any major laws. I was arrested once for shoplifting a bottle of cheap vodka when I was an alcoholic, otherwise I never stole anything. I've never physically attacked anyone unprovoked, only in self-defense. I've never cheated on a girlfriend. I've always paid my taxes. I really believe I am a rational, good person. Although I do have a few bad habits and get on people's nerves with my silly, passive-aggressive behavior. I just don't believe that someone created the universe. I don't know, maybe "nothing" got bored and decided to become everything.

[bleu-d-encre-poudre-d-etoiles]

this fic!! what a great fan art for it!!

trans bronte inspired by this fanfic (bronte wasnt transitioned in it but whatever i had to draw it) (None of my friends thought it was as funny as I did 😔)

meme included

[qilingxiong]

characters who suffer the most tragic fates not because they were destined to die but because they were doomed to survive

[serenityscribes]

Put ‘em Together (2023)

My lines My ways My quirks My gaze My wits My smile My words My whiles

E. Ecker, April 2023

[emotinalsupportturtle]

neil gaiman and RTD are absolute legends for being the showrunners of 2 mainstream shows funded by large production companies in the year 2023, and proceeding to make the most queer positive episodes ever seen by man

meanwhile david tennant is just vibrating with joy because he gets more opportunities to wear his one-thousand-and-twenty-four pride pins