#first the ipl discussion

[myauditionfordrphil]

These commentators are obsessed with Dhoni 😭😭😭

[mariamegale]

on the topic of "why p3 instead of DLC", because i find it interesting and am yearning for discussion on the publisher switch (esp from anyone who Knows Things about how this shit works), I saw an interesting thought on Reddit regarding this that I think might actually have some merit.

Basically, for whatever reason (like not giving a shit about P2 for 5 years) redacted for salt reasons, IPL has switched publishers from TinyBuild to Hype Train. Because of this, they might be legally tied up as to what they can do with the "Pathologic 2" name, as TinyBuild very well might still have the publishing rights to that title. If that's the case, IPL/Hype Train may not be able to publish more games/DLC under the "Pathologic 2" title. At least not without negotiating with TinyBuild first. Ergo, making a fully new game instead of DLC. No idea if this is actually the case, obviously, but as fan theories go it's not super far-fetched.

If this trailer/steam listing promo is anything to go by, I think the publisher switch could turn out to be a good decision. P2 struggled a lot with visibility, for years, and I'm personally really hoping that P3 will get the promo it deserves to help elevate the whole series at this point. But I'm curious to see what other people think.

[astroenchanter]

As was promised, it's Eva time.

Starting off broadly, with Artemy and Daniil being narrative foils, two halves of a whole one might say, I think it's fair to assume they would have similar narrative beats. With Artemy's big heart wrenching girl event being self sacrificing for Murky, and with Daniil being, lets just say... not a nice man, I think that's going to result in the event making the player even more like garbage. I have 2 main ideas for what could happen, first one is simpler, and I came up with it before the new teaser and leak so I'll discuss it first. Based mostly on the time travel aspects and systemic focus, I think that with cleaver sequencing and being distracted with quests, IPL could make us think Eva survives into the late game. Then doing a time travel back to do a seemingly net positive systemic action that results in her death and it's going to have to be a "Good ending" OR Eva, but not both situation. With the "You can't save everyone" motif, Artemy can't save Aglaya without betraying the town, I don't think Daniil could save Eva without betraying something VERY important to him.

Now this 2nd one is where the gameplay crackpot shit begins. The screenshot of Daniil's gay little People Journal gives SO much to work with. This'll take a minute to get to Eva so hang on for a sec. First, it has "previous day" "next day" and "all files" With the time travel elements I assume this implies you're filling in people's profiles throughout different pockets in time. Second, day 8 has a ping / update or some sort on Peter. And since it's 00:15 it's likely a condition that develops strike of midnight day 8 (or whatever the time travel equivalent is). Now, P2 has had a habit of rearranging, scrapping and remaking quests out of whole cloth, but keeping narrative threads and fleshing them out. The only thing in that time frame with Peter is likely to be the drama that happens with Maria and Aglaia. Peter was notably was in a bad state during the events of that scuffle, I think that it's possible Peter's "diagnosis" in that notebook, would be one of the mental variety, ie, depression with "Harmful Habits ... Alcohol abuse..." like what was shown in the screenshot. With that update it could result in Daniil doing some sort of "mental health checkup" on his friends. Where he treats them in his harsh and clinical way where he goes through a similar process of diagnosis to figure out what's wrong and how to proceed. The thing is, pathologic loves to put you mental state where you're fighting and you're so focused on people being shitty and horrible and the fighting systemic shit and the plague, and then when you're fully immersed in that mindset it pile drives you with the most painfully human thing you've ever seen. If they do that mental diagnosis, I think Daniil won't see the signs in Eva. Like yeah Peter is a depressed wreck, but everyone can see it. But the whole point of the classic plot with her was that you couldn't really understand what she was saying or going though until it was too late.

It could be both of these, or neither of course. I just figure I could get some hopeful predictions out, there since I know there's a lot of people worried the Bachelor route.

I also think the "Diagnosis" of all the main characters could be good characterization of Daniil, where he views everyone through that medical lens, maybe even noticing small details about people like Artemy's leg injury from his train fight.

[rathologic]

hi there, you run a great blog!! i was wondering if you have any advice or suggestions on how to responsibly/respectfully get into patho and patho2? as in, do you think there are any things a new fan should keep in mind while playing (i.e. with the grooming allegations, i have also seen racism and misogyny mentioned)

honestly i'm not entirely sure what i'm asking for help with here, but maybe just resources that further discuss the shitty views/opinions/actions of dyb that taint aspects of the game? thank you so much

hey! it really is going to depend on your personal tolerance for these aspects. racism is a major in-world topic discussed by the games, but also thoroughly present within the storytelling the franchise presents, so there's a fair amount of nuance; the elements of misogyny and pedophilia are just visible throughout. if you're at least passingly familiar with such topics, you'll be able to recognize and think critically about their presence as you get into the games (if you decide to at all)

baseline recommendation is always "don't pay for pathologic 2". Ice-Pick Lodge is not financially struggling, 2's racist and misogynistic elements are more pervasive and widespread than the first game's, and the mainstream praise it receives (unduly) goes straight to dyb's reputation as a writer. honestly I would not recommend paying for patho1 either but it usually sells for $1, so if that's justifiable to you... in no particular order here's some things to have in mind:

"tl;dr just respect the kin" is a Google doc outlining some ways that anti-Indigenous beliefs show up in the fanbase, and touches slightly on racist aspects of the games, like the p1 butcher models

look through the patho1 character ages, and keep the large age gaps in all of the m/f relationships in mind (patho2 just doesn't have canon ages)

this patho1 mod gets rid of a pedophilic dialogue exchange, and removes dybowski's face from the player screen; highly recommend that desktop users install it

my #p2crit tag is mostly very informal complaints about the writing and mechanics of pathologic 2, but there are a few decent critical points in it (though also many game spoilers, so don't look through this first!)

one of those points is that the herb bride (and Eva's) model textures in p2 include their genitals, as like. a baseline for how the game regards women

also new fans should Really be aware that rubin was being adopted into the burakh family in patho1. a lot of people, willfully or unknowingly, post pseudo-incest of him with the haruspex; it's a gray area in p2, but foul with the original designs

and some resources re: dybowski:

turaform's regarding nikolay dybowski is a video summarizing the grooming allegations, and describing the events by which they became known to the western fanbase- it was made in april 2021 soon after the news became widespread, but to my knowledge remains the most thorough explanation

this post links to the document of tweets referenced (the version with identifying information removed)

this post cites part of an interview with dybowski (at ~32:00 in the video), about how attractive he finds a young-looking naked girl model from the making of The Void, IPL's game about naked girls

in the society of dead poets is another interview not directly related, but I think it's worthwhile background that dyb's great-grandfather married his great-grandmother, a chinese woman, when he was >60 and she was 20 (page 57)

from all that you'll see patterns in the franchise, especially a tendency towards "beautiful woman gets killed young" (the Feverish Feeling ARG, in between games, is also fundamentally this), and be able to make your own judgements about its treatment of the Kin. maybe it just won't be acceptable to you! a lot of people have left the fanbase from discomfort or frustration, and that's completely understandable. I only hold that it's more valuable for people who are comfortable engaging at all to discuss and circulate discussion of patho's harmful aspects than to let them be only praised as profound & perfect narratives in the public eye :~)

[razistoricharka]

Agree about the fan thing, I have to admit that I am very annoyed that people do not intellectually engage with the game and just meme-ify it and draw ship art because that's seemingly the way western young adults engage with everything. I'd love to see more historical and ideological parallels and real-life concepts applied to the game. Its breakdown of fate and the restrictions of video games is still better than most "meta" games made today because it actually has something to say for itself and its world rather than relying on a shock value ending. Please do talk about the endings and their implications or characters if you'd like. Also, have you played or considered playing The Void i.e. Turgor? It's another IPL game, even more difficult than Pathologic and absolutely loaded with subtext and philosophy that never gets discussed because it flew under most people's radars.

I've not played Turgor, I ought to get on it once I have time.

And yes, while the explosive popularity it has achieved in recent years has lead to a few analytical skimmings I've never seen as much as a video essay get into interpreting the subtext and worldbuilding. What's much overlooked is that the characters and their fates are the way they are because of the way the world is - and vice versa. The Town is an anachronous construct, lost in history much like the wider eastern block at the time. It's failing to reconcile its past and future, both industrial, colonial, and entangled in a parochial social contract, both mystical and demystified, trapped in an indeterminate past. This is exemplified by the visuals of the world, the reactionary and revolutionary relations between the three groups of the bound.

In short, the social and political landscape of the town is the Russian Empire - an industrialized colonial hellscape of serfdom - but it is also the Soviet Union - a visionary state that sought to turn the former into a coherent, progressive reality, but remained bent and dwindled into, well, you know. The town is subdivided into triptychs, the triptych of chronology, the fractions of the bound and ideologically opposed doctors, and of the town itself. There's a healer for every side, trying to save this disjointed slice of the world, but in the end, it's completely out of our control.

This may come across as a very unorthodox interpretation, but the *true* ending, the revelation that the town was but a game and the efforts and ideological struggle between the healers meaningless is part of a wider political and philosophical critique everyone seems to overlook. It's a criticism of a parochial, inward and in-group focused society that is afraid of death, personal death and the death of narratives.

You see this a lot in the approach to religion and conservatism in this social sphere (a remote town in east europe, for one). The people have no faith in God, but zealously upholds religion to preserve social norms. The people avoid tragedy, any attempt at a deeper insight is mocked, "philosophizing" is frowned upon, the in-group must remain static and timeless in a chaotic world to avert the fear of revelations, of death. A narrative must be upheld.

The town is a closed circle, and the world outside is heard of only in whispers and chatter.

The ending is your first meeting with the real agents of the outside world, The Powers That Be. You find out this closed circle was a sham. It's not a shock-twist, it's mocking the player, the town, the townspeople for believing their bubble mattered, for deluding themselves into intrigue and self-importance trying to avoid the human condition and unpredictable nature of the world - for trying to adhere to a single narrative.

This could be phrased much, much, much better. I'm tired after work though.

[shmowder]

I am thinking of an idea for a discord group for patho fans against dybowski to think of any ways to put pressure on IPL to formally remove him and to keep track of information. Im curious if anyone has interest in this

In my experience, discord groups don't do well in these kinds of situations. The isolation from the larger discussion may just lead to creating an echo chamber of festering anger.

It's better to have these conversations in the open and document things through easily accessible posts that anyone on the Internet can view and repost, rather than messages in a discord group that can't be circulated around.

Neither am I sure what "pressuring" insinuates in this message. I want results, you want results, harassment only serves to hurt others and never solves anything. We don't know much about the legality of just how involved Dybowski is in the Ice-Pick Lodge company or the Pathologic 3 process.

Financial boycott of buying their games until we're sure he isn't getting a cent of the money is reasonable. But pressuring/harrasing accounts of people from the company—many of which could be victims of Dybowski's themselves—will just inflict pain and stress. We admire this story and want this game to succeed. We need to handle this situation with grace and maturity. See what things we can actually hold IPL accountable for, but remember they are separate people from Dybowski and his vile actions.

I know we all want to take action since these news are horrifying. But let's give people their time, while it's just a video game to us, it's their whole life and jobs which are at stake. Things could be happening behind closed doors that we're not aware of.

But we shouldn't just forget this and sweep it under the rug like the first set of allegations. Speak about it, share posts, and hopefully, Ice-pick Lodge will eventually add something to the discussion. And if they don't, we can request an announcement/clarification.

[silenthillmutual]

Saw you mention Anna being barefoot not making sense and i literally had a similar conversation/argument today where someone told me she can’t be mysophobic/ ocd coded because she’s a compulsive liar which means she can’t be trusted ever because there’s conflicting information she says.

But no absolutely agree with you!! It’d make far more sense if she was wearing socks if they really didn’t wanna design shoes that bad they coulda given her bare minimum given her that.

i really don't know enough about compulsive or pathological lying to say for certain whether anna is or is not a compulsive/pathological liar. but i do think that it's kind of wildly ableist to say she shouldn't ever be trusted on anything based on the fact that she gives you conflicting information. everyone in pathologic gives you conflicting information. that doesn't mean nothing they say is ever true. it feels like kind of a weird and dismissive thing to say considering that the reason anna is lying in the first place is because she's on the run from a child trafficking ring. which is not to diminish the bad things she has (supposedly) done, but i would also probably be lying a lot if i were in her position.

also, like... anna being ocd-coded has more to do with her obsession with doing something good or right so that she can be forgiven or alleviated of the guilt she feels, and the fact that she's a humble.

i remember once discussing that the doylist reason for anna being barefoot is just "well someone at IPL clearly has a foot fetish" and people get, like, really upset if you say that. i don't even mean it as a negative thing, there's genuinely nothing wrong with having a foot fetish, but i do think 1, it shouldn't get in the way of characterization and 2, some of the men should be barefoot as well. for equality.

[stokesy55]

Jos is any day a better T20 batsman than VK. VK has got more records, but the impact Jos has is unparalleled

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I'm sorry but

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I'm curious, what exactly is considered "impact"? How about being the highest run-scorer of 2 T20 World Cups? How about being the player of the tournament in consecutive T20 World Cups? Virat did that. You know what else he did? India played 6 knockout matches between 2014 and 2024. Virat has made a half century or more than that in 5 out of those 6 matches. That's just shy of 400 runs in 6 matches. It makes his average in T20 WC knockout matches over 90. If that's not impactful, I don't know what is.

Is impact related to strike rate? Virat scored 70 off 29 against West Indies, 94 in some 50 odd balls against WI, and his century against Afghanistan came in 52 balls. The first knock has a strike rate of over 200. Virat chased down 48 off the last 3 overs against Pakistan at the MCG in 2022 and 39 off the last 3 overs against Australia at Mohali in 2016. The latter was a virtual quarter final, and Virat's knock guaranteed India's progress to the semi finals.

Is impact related to hitting sixes? Well, for all that Jos is a renowned six-hitter, it was Virat's six against Haris Rauf at the MCG was declared the shot of the century by ICC. An equation that read 28 off 8 became 16 off 6. It was Virat who hit the two sixes that were required to get it down till here.

Virat has time and again won matches out of nowhere for India. The Mohali 82 against Australia, the MCG 82 against Pakistan, the 72 in 2014 SFs vs South Africa, I can go on and on here-- Heck, Virat was most of the, if not the sole reason that India got as far as they did in the 2014, 2016 and 2022 editions of the T20 World Cup. He is a massively impactful player, who delivers whenever needed. Even yesterday's final, take Virat's 76 out of the equation and we had only a 100 on the board to defend. I doubt even Jasprit could have done much with that.

Virat ended his career in T20s as unquestionably the best T20 player of this generation. Nobody comes close to having the kind of impact he does on the game. He carried India in almost every single T20 World Cup he played, and nobody deserved to lift that trophy as much as he did.

I did not intend this as an insult to Jos. He is a great player, one of the very best to have played the game, but he's not better than Virat. Nope, sorry, he isn't. And it isn't limited to Jos either. There isn't any player in the world, not Rohit, not Warner, not Babar, not Maxwell, no nobody in this generation comes close to having the kind of class, poise and impact of Kohli in T20s.

People are allowed differing opinions - sure, the stats say Virat but in terms of coming in when the team needs and changing the game momentum Jos is one of the best at having an impact

Numbers aren’t always everything, I think is the point the original ask was making. And honestly, looking at the tournament that just concluded, VK really only made an impact in the final, whilst Jos was a lynchpin to a lot of England’s batting innings.

Not saying you’re wrong and - as I said - everyone has opinions and it’s great they’re different because it allows us to discuss thing :) But I think the original ask was talking more about match impact than stats. There is a reason he was RR’s impact batsman for the IPL this year.

[cricket183235]

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Cricket, often referred to as the "gentleman's game," holds a special place in the hearts of millions around the world. From the iconic sound of leather against willow to the electrifying atmosphere of a stadium filled with passionate fans, cricket is much more than just a sport; it's a cultural phenomenon that transcends boundaries and unites people. In this blog post, we'll explore the history, the thrill, and the global impact of cricket.

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Cricket offers a variety of formats, each with its own unique charm. Test matches, known for their strategic depth and endurance, challenge players' skills over five days. One-day internationals (ODIs) condense the game into a single day, adding a sense of urgency. Twenty20 (T20) cricket, with its fast-paced action, has revolutionized the sport, introducing a whole new audience to its magic.

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IPL 2025 Mega Auction summarised: Teams That Built the Strongest Squads.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is more than just a cricket tournament; it’s a grand spectacle that captivates fans globally, blending entertainment, cricketing excellence, and business. One of the most exciting events in the lead-up to every season is the IPL Mega Auction, where franchises gather to select the best players for the upcoming season. The IPL 2025 Mega Auction promises to be an eventful one, with teams scrambling to build their ideal squads, make key signings, and focus on strengthening their line-ups.

In this article, we will dive into the IPL 2025 Mega Auction’s key highlights, analyze the best-performing teams, and discuss how the players acquired could impact their respective teams. We’ll also take a look at the strategies employed by some of the top teams and examine fan reactions as anticipation builds for another thrilling IPL season.

Introduction to IPL 2025 Mega Auction

The IPL Mega Auction is a pivotal event that marks the beginning of every IPL season. This auction allows franchises to buy and sell players, reshuffling their squads for the upcoming season. The process plays a vital role in determining the success of teams, as well-planned purchases can significantly enhance a team’s chances of winning the prestigious IPL trophy.

The auction consists of two key phases: the first focuses on releasing and retaining players, while the second is the auction itself, where franchises bid for players. Teams are required to build a balanced squad that includes local and international talents, with specific attention to key areas such as batting, bowling, and all-round capabilities.

As the IPL 2025 season approaches, the Mega Auction provides a fresh opportunity for franchises to strengthen their squads, making it one of the most eagerly awaited events in the cricketing world.

Key Highlights of the IPL 2025 Auction

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction was a thrilling event, with major bids and surprising moves shaping the future of the tournament. Some of the top highlights include:

Record-Breaking Bids: The auction saw some high-profile players fetch record-breaking prices. International stars like Harry Brook, Cameron Green, and Kyle Jamieson were highly sought after, with bids for certain players skyrocketing into the millions.

Notable Signings: Franchises focused on enhancing their line-ups with a blend of seasoned players and promising new talent. Some of the standout signings included:

Big Money Signings: Shubman Gill (₹18 crore by Gujarat Titans), David Warner (₹12.5 crore by Delhi Capitals), and Jofra Archer (₹14 crore by Mumbai Indians) attracted significant bids, highlighting the demand for experienced players in the auction.

Young Sensations: The IPL 2025 auction also saw a surge in demand for young talent, particularly Indian players who could deliver both with the bat and ball. For example, Raj Angad Bawa and Tilak Varma were hot picks due to their versatility and promising performances in domestic cricket.

Surprises and Shocking Exclusions: While there were several notable acquisitions, the auction also featured surprising exclusions, with some big names being left unsold or traded unexpectedly, such as Shane Watson and Ben Stokes, who were overlooked despite their international pedigree.

Trends in Player Selection: A noticeable trend emerged with teams prioritizing multi-skilled all-rounders. All-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shivam Dube were heavily sought after. These players offer the versatility of contributing both with the bat and the ball, and this trend reflected the changing nature of the IPL, where balance is key to a team’s success.

Analysis of Teams That Built the Strongest Squads

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction saw several teams making shrewd acquisitions that could impact the tournament. Let’s take a closer look at how some of the franchises fared:

1. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Key Signings: MI made bold moves, picking up international stars like Jofra Archer (₹14 crore) and strengthening their batting lineup with the acquisition of Cameron Green (₹17 crore).

Team Balance: The team already boasts a strong core of experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, and Jasprit Bumrah, and the new signings complement their existing lineup, particularly in the fast-bowling department.

Squad Depth: MI now possesses excellent depth in both batting and bowling, which provides them with several options in different match situations.

2. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Key Signings: CSK focused on adding young and dynamic players who can offer versatility. The inclusion of Deepak Hooda (₹9 crore) as a top-order batsman and Kyle Jamieson (₹12 crore) as a medium-fast bowler were strategic decisions.

Team Composition: While CSK retains its leadership strength with MS Dhoni, the new players will add aggression and depth to the squad.

Strategy: CSK appears to be balancing their experience with a bit of youth, preparing for a successful IPL 2025 season.

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Key Signings: RCB's strategy revolved around bolstering their bowling attack and filling the gaps in their middle order. Notable signings included Shivam Dube (₹10 crore), who is known for his impressive all-round ability.

Squad Depth: RCB’s squad now seems well-rounded, with a solid mix of batting and bowling resources. Their all-rounders, including Glenn Maxwell and Wanindu Hasaranga, will be crucial in balancing both innings.

Strategy: RCB’s key move was to build a more balanced squad that would complement their explosive batting core, which features players like Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis.

4. Delhi Capitals (DC)

Key Signings: DC made a strong bid for top-order batsman David Warner (₹12.5 crore), and their bowling attack now looks potent with the addition of Mukesh Kumar (₹9 crore) as a pace option.

Strategy: The team is clearly focusing on youth and aggressive play, hoping to build on their IPL 2024 performance and secure a spot in the finals.

Impact of Key Signings

The impact of key signings in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction cannot be overstated. Teams that made intelligent bids are now poised to see the rewards of their strategies. For instance:

Mumbai Indians (MI): The addition of a world-class fast bowler like Jofra Archer provides MI with the perfect partner for their seasoned pace attack, which includes Jasprit Bumrah.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Their aggressive bidding for an all-rounder such as Shivam Dube is a clear indication of their strategy to build a versatile and balanced team. His ability to bowl and bat under pressure will add immense value to the squad.

These signings could change the dynamics of their respective teams, potentially forming new partnerships and creating exciting player combinations.

Team Strategy for IPL 2025

Each IPL team’s strategy is influenced by their auction purchases. Here are some key strategies:

Mumbai Indians: As always, MI focuses on retaining their experienced players while adding the right mix of youth and international stars, such as Cameron Green and Jofra Archer, to their core.

Chennai Super Kings: With a solid core under MS Dhoni, CSK’s strategy revolves around picking up players like Deepak Hooda and Kyle Jamieson that complement their strong leadership and team unity.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: RCB’s strategy centers around improving their balance. By focusing on their bowling attack and filling gaps in their batting lineup, RCB has set their sights on a championship run.

Delhi Capitals: The strategy for DC is to continue growing their team around their core young players, looking for aggressive batting and a sharp bowling attack.

Fan Expectations and Reactions

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction has sparked a flurry of excitement among fans. Each team’s fans are eagerly discussing the new signings and debating how they will impact the upcoming season. For example:

Mumbai Indians Fans: MI supporters are optimistic about their team’s ability to maintain their winning culture, especially with the addition of Jofra Archer.

Chennai Super Kings Fans: CSK fans are excited about the blend of experience and youth, looking forward to another strong season under MS Dhoni's leadership.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Fans: RCB fans are hopeful that their revamped squad will finally bring the elusive IPL title home with key additions like Shivam Dube and Glenn Maxwell.

Conclusion

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction has set the stage for a thrilling season of cricket. The teams that made the most intelligent buys have successfully strengthened their squads, setting up an exciting season ahead. Whether it’s the combination of international stars and local talents like Cameron Green, Jofra Archer, and Shubman Gill, or the strategy behind team compositions, the auction has shaped the tournament’s narrative.

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By keeping an eye on the latest updates, fans can enjoy the ever-evolving world of IPL cricket and track the journey of their favourite teams as they compete for supremacy in IPL 2025.

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found ur blog after my long slumbering interest in pathologic became re-awakened after hearing abt the bachelor's route, and as someone who lost interest in the game before getting to play/know more about p2 reading your posts on it make me feel slightly insane. when i first heard abt p2's release i thought "wow i really hope ipl learns from their past mistakes and is less racist/misogynist" but all im seeing is it somehow became MORE of these? im going to faint

MAN I feel so sorry for you anon... trying to think of aspects 2 improved in this regard. at least the men of the Kin don't all have prison tattoos or claim ownership over women anymore? at least a preliminary screenshot suggests eva might at some point have normal clothing in the route that hasn't released yet? I would've said something about the caravan questline but they managed to also make that much worse where anna's now an enthusiastic and continuing participant in Stealing Children instead of a victim. the model diversity for Kin NPCs is nice (beyond the herb bride designs, as previously discussed) ig. can't think of many positives for its handling of women which is Partly a consequence of "none of the major NPCs can do anything that affects plot". condolences :~/

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[ad_1] Parth Jindal on KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant (PC: X) Despite not getting Rishabh Pant or Shreyas Iyer, Delhi Capitals (DC) have managed to assemble a solid squad for the upcoming IPL. Parth Jindal, the Delhi Capitals’ co-owner and JSW Sports Director, had a candid chat with RevSportz’s Editor-in-Chief, Boria Majumdar. He opened up on the Pant saga, KL Rahul’s inclusion, getting Mitchell Starc at such a low price, the whole squad combination and a lot more. Excerpts: Boria: Happy with the auction? Your first thoughts? Jindal: I am very happy with the auction. Going into the auction, there was so much speculation about what is going to happen with Delhi Capitals and who are we going to go with. I must say that it was a very disciplined show by everyone at Delhi Capitals and both the ownership groups worked well together. A lot of credit to the support staff as they did a tremendous job. The team is looking very good on paper. Now, we need to make sure that they click. In my heart, I am very emotional and sad that I lost my favourite cricketer. After Dada (Sourav Ganguly), my favourite cricketer has been Rishabh Pant and he will continue to remain my favourite cricketer. But in my heart, I feel very sad that I lost him, but very happy with the auction. Boria: I know Rishabh Pant and you share a great bond. Can you tell me a little bit more about that message you posted today on X on Pant? Parth: I think we lost Rishabh the minute we did not retain him. Let us all be very honest about that. And if I did do the right to match at that price, I would have ruined the auction for Delhi Capitals. At 18 crores, Rishabh Pant is a totally different proposition. At 27 crores, he is a totally different proposition. So let me not fool myself or fool anybody. We lost Rishabh when we could not retain him. Boria: Had it been single ownership, would you have retained Rishabh Pant? Parth: No, I do not think it is about ownership here. I think we were very aligned as an ownership group. It was a collective decision that was taken. We had a lot of discussions with Rishabh. There were things that we expected of Rishabh that we did not get last season or in the previous seasons, and we gave him honest feedback on that. We both – GMR, JSW – we are one family. We are one, we are united and it was a decision we took. We gave him feedback. Feedback was not taken as we expected it to be taken. He took an emotional call. He has also grown up in this franchise and he was a young boy when he started. EXCLUSIVE @ParthJindal11 “I’m gonna give him the love and respect that he deserves and hope he thrives in our atmosphere” – on @klrahul joining the @DelhiCapitals. The #DelhiCapitals owner spoke about their auction strategies, including who their targets were and how they… pic.twitter.com/vxCedXJQW9 — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) November 27, 2024 Delhi Daredevils gave him his first opportunity and Kiran gave him his first opportunity. And I obviously came into the franchise later and developed a very strong bond with him. But what transpired is something that I do not want to get into because it was a very protracted, long discussion we had. At the end, Rishabh himself decided that I do not want to stay. We made all efforts. Both Kiran and I made all efforts to keep him. But he decided that he wanted to go in a different direction, which we respected. At that time, I also respected it. I said, Rishabh, it is okay, I would not go for you in the auction. But then my heart wanted him back in the auction and I tried getting him back. Kiran also was like, it is OK. We will make up later. Both of us will make up with him after the auction. If we get him, we will figure it out. So, we tried, but then the price became too high. So, it was nothing to do with ownership. It was a joint decision that we took. Boria: Tell me about Mitchell Starc. Parth: We had done a lot of planning going into the auction. We had kept a budget for fast bowlers and we had names in mind.

We felt that if any fast bowler comes within our budget, we have to take them. Because of the way Mitchell Starc’s name came in the auction, given that it came out so early, given that other teams just paid big money on Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer et cetera… We got Starc and we are very happy. He is a serial winner, champion cricketer, and great human being. He is someone who can lead the lineup in the Delhi Capitals. We got him much lower than what we thought he would go at and now, we are going to base our fast bowling around him.  Boria: The big question – captaincy? Parth: It is a bit premature. We have to give the coaching group a fair opportunity to assess who they want. So once the squad assemble, they will assess and make the decision. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here Parth Jindal with Rishabh Pant (PC: DC/X) Boria: Thoughts on the KL Rahul buy? Parth: KL is an exceptional cricketer. His consistency in every IPL season has been phenomenal. Kotla is a ground which we thought will suit KL’s batting and if there are two grounds where probably KL wants to go as his home ground, they would be RCB or DC. Both Chinnaswamy or Kotla will suit his game in terms of them being small grounds. There has been a lot of chatter about KL on strike-rate and all those things. I believe a class player is always a class player. When we were discussing our auction strategy, the first lot was Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. Obviously, we thought that if we can get one of those players, one of them being the Indian marquee batter, then we will not have the budget for KL. But we lost both and went to the auction knowing that we might lose both because Punjab, LSG or RCB had more money than us. Then, who is the next-best batter? KL Rahul was right up there. I believe that KL is a quality player and getting him at that price opened up the budget for us to strengthen other areas. I know KL personally for a long time and he is a good friend of mine. He thrives with love and respect and I am going to give him the love and respect he deserves. I hope he thrives in our atmosphere and does it for Delhi, wins an IPL. Boria: What was the talk during the Shreyas Iyer bidding war? Parth: It was a clear decision by Delhi and the ownership group that we want to go after one among Shreyas or Rishabh. That was definitely plan A that we must get either Shreyas or Rishabh, come what may. But there was a budget that allowed us to make a good squad or team. Obviously, we exceeded the limit during that bid but always in the IPL auction dynamics, this thing happens. I am very happy for Shreyas that he got that type of recognition and got reunited with our former coach, Ricky Ponting. For me, it was Ricky’s decision as he has worked with him already in the past. I think if we had landed him at that price, DC would not been able to build a good squad. Boria: This time around, seeing your squad, it seems that all bases are covered. Parth: Last year, the team that started and the team that ended were two very different teams. The team that ended, especially the way they played that season’s last five matches, we wanted that team to continue. Explosiveness at the top with McGurk and Abhishek Porel, KL now coming in and adding that stability at No. 3. Maybe a new role for Axar, batting up the order, and having very good finishers in Tristan Stubbs and Harry Brook. Ashutosh Sharma was an absolute revelation last year. Then having a very good bowling attack in Kuldeep, Starc, Natarajan, Mukesh, Mohit. Sameer Rizvi and Karun Nair as backup batters as well. Faf du Plessis, a legend of the IPL, and very excited with the leg-spinners we have. Overall, the team is solid and strong. We have taken players in the team who are likely to suit Kotla as well. I am really excited about this team. Sourav Ganguly and Rohit Sharma. Image Source: Instagram Boria: What will be the role for the both ownership groups? Can I see Sourav Ganguly in the dugout? Parth: There is a complete harmony between two groups.

We are one big family. You can see us the way we were hugging each other, having a laugh at the auction table. Both very large corporates, different styles, but we are together. I will be as passionate as ever, jumping around, backing the boys, and cheering for them. Dada will always be available to the team, and we are always available. Even today, we had a long chat. It is just a different way of running. I know what you or others have said how can it work. But we will make sure to show how it can work, and make us better and stringer as a team.                  Boria: For me, it will be the closest IPL, seeing all teams’ squads. Your thoughts? Parth: On paper, it is going to be a blockbuster IPL. The degree of maturity has gone up in IPL in terms of the way scouting happens, players get identified. For example, the way bidding went for Priyansh Arya means everyone knew about him. Every team knew about Vaibhav Suryavanshi or the Afghanistan mystery spinner, Allah Ghazanfar. It is going to be a very closely contested IPL and everyone has built their team for their home ground. The beauty of the IPL is the mega auction. This is where the playing field levels and this is where everyone is on the same level. It is your intellect and strategy that need to come on the table on that particular day. I just hope for the benefit of the IPL and the Indian cricket that the mega auction continues forever and ever, because that truly differentiates IPL from any other leagues in the world. Also Read: “We lost Rishabh the day we failed to retain him.” – Delhi Capitals’ Parth Jindal on Rishabh Pant The post “I am going to give him the love and respect he deserves”: Parth Jindal on KL Rahul at Delhi Capitals appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link