#teacup-in-a-storm

[lunarwednesday]

someone died, someone lived

[gamerism]

CLOSE TO THE SUN ☼ dev. Storm In A Teacup (2019)

[tedcicle]

Official Palcove Propaganda Post

[ID: Text with a fire effect that says "WATCH PALCOVE NOW" in red capital letters. /.End ID.] Now you may be asking... Who?

Palcove is both the name of the iconic duo of Ted Nivison (of Rainforest Cafe/Margaritaville/400mg edible fame) and Charlie Slimecicle (professional gay sex roleplayer, at least that's what he should be known for) and the area they lived in during their brief time on EpicSMP (a modded SMP created by, uh... *cough* Matt SuperMega *cough*. You can hazard a guess as to why this SMP didn’t really take off.)

Okay, why should I care?

I shan't lie and say EpicSMP is like, crazy good, or a hidden gem, or YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS — really, it's basically TekkitLive but there's way more people on it. It's a largely forgotten SMP, overshadowed by more popular and successful SMPs that happened before or around it. (OriginsSMP, for example.) There's a bunch of interesting duos trying to start their own businesses, and while nothing happened happened, at the end everybody died, which is interesting to think about. (Actually, wait... yeah, it’s just like TekkitLive.) But it was fun. There were some good bits, some light roleplay, and enough seedlings of a plotline to get an average viewer Andy like me invested in. There was some kind of season 2, but it never took off. I'm sure MCYT fans are accustomed to the disappointment of non-existent fandoms, unfinished stories, or lacking narratives by now (Shadow of Israphel was my first heartbreak, but maybe yours was something else). Another one wouldn’t hurt, right? Why Palcove specifically? Well, as a former SMPLiver— (I am escorted off the stage to a chorus of boos) I just really like Ted and Charlie's dynamic. They’re the perfect comedy duo. Charlie works best when he has someone to bounce bits off of, and Ted knows exactly how to pick up what Charlie is putting down and elevate it to the next level. (The adverb and adjective bit in the first VOD had me DYING.) Story-wise, Charlie had a satisfying character arc. He’s a pivotal character and I liked how he plays off of Schlatt and Swagger, too. Not to mention, this is the last time Ted has uploaded or streamed any Minecraft content... I miss him, chat. Also, it makes me happy. Isn't that enough?

Well, okay, you got me interested. How do I watch?

I'm glad you asked (even if you wouldn't fucking say that, I don't care). Firstly, a primer. Sometimes we start a new thing, but it ends up not being to our liking, and that's fine. Maybe you want to walk around and see how it fits before you commit. That's fine! All I ask for is 14 minutes of your time. That's like, 4 songs.

This video is the first day edited down into a nice, palatable, taste-tester, courtesy of unknown energy on YouTube. It's so nice and cozy and comfy, it's the equivalent of a mug of hot chocolate curled up in an armchair with a warm blanket wrapped around you. As for continuing, I highly recommend starting with Charlie's POV. It's probably who you're most familiar with, and he bothered to edit down his streams (even if the videos are like, an hour long). If you like listening to men argue and make the unfunniest jokes imaginable, then definitely try the full VODs. All of these have been archived by the channel EpicSMPVods.

Charlie's POV Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 VODS Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | End of S1* Ted's POV Episode 1 (Yes, he really only did one episode) VODS Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5

*This VOD is Swagger's POV, as Charlie didn't upload the finale at all, and the VOD of it either doesn’t exist or wasn’t archived. The relevant Charlie section starts around 15 minutes in.

And if you want more of the story, well, Swagger has one of the most comprehensive EpicSMP POVs.

Final Thoughts

Like many other “stream only” SMPs, a lot of content regarding them simply gets lost and forgotten. There's plenty of reasons why EpicSMP wasn't very successful (in-depth analysis post pending). I’m just glad that not only did Palcove exist, but it's archived. It just so happened to survive against surmountable odds and even have what I consider a satisfying narrative ending (in-depth analysis post pending). And I’m insane about it. And everyone else should be, too.

[ID: Text with a fire effect "WATCH PALCOVE NOW" in red capital letters. /.End ID.]

[thatchronicfeeling]

Would any wheelchair users be up for talking to me about using hi-vis (high visibility) clothing and/or stickers? Users of any other outdoor mobility aids are also welcome to chime in here if you have relevant experience too. 

This is part thought-experiment, part wondering about a future in which I am well enough to use a wheelchair AND well enough to go outdoors. A girl can dream.

My main questions are:

1) Have you used hi-vis clothing (or hi-vis stickers on your wheelchair)? 2) What has your experience of this been? Has it been helpful in any way?

I started thinking about this because I’m listening to an audiobook about physics. It’s Helen Czerski’s Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life. I don’t know anything about physics and I’m finding it absolutely fascinating! 

In the introduction, Czerski talks about the physics of hi-vis garments worn by cyclists. They are used to make cyclists seem to ‘glow’, making them more visible (and thus safer) on the road, where there are cars/buses/etc.

This made me think about numerous wheelchair users talking about how pedestrians just...walk into them. (Seriously, WTF, ableds?!) 

One person also mentioned how they can find it frightening using their wheelchair in a suburban environment. They said they felt unsafe because car drivers aren’t expecting to encounter wheelchair users. Thus, they aren’t looking for them and might not see them, e.g. crossing a driveway behind a parked car. To be very clear: wheelchair users are not the problem. Ableism is. 

It got me curious. Would hi-vis clothing and/or stickers on a mobility device make pedestrians more likely to be courteous to wheelchair users (by getting the hell out of the way)? Or make suburban drivers more likely to notice them? 

If I were using a wheelchair, I don’t know how I’d feel about wearing hi-vis garments. I don’t think that wheelchair users should *need* to make themselves ‘glow’ in order for pedestrians to give them a bit more space on a pavement. 

But I’m curious to know if anyone has experience of this that they’d be comfortable sharing.

Who knows? Maybe some answers might be ‘yes, and I love it’, ‘no, I tried this and didn’t like it’ or ‘absolutely the fuck not; I do not exist to appease abled fools’.

Helen Czerski talks about the physics of ‘everyday life’ as is normal for her. My disabled everyday life is a bit different. This is what that section of her book made me think of. Also I really really want to be well enough to use a wheelchair in the future. It’s nice to daydream about that. 

[coffeenuts]

There' a storm brewing by pongo 2007 https://flic.kr/p/2om7LRN

[weherzit]

[stifflines1]

[gbhbl]

Game Review: Close to the Sun (Xbox Series X)

Heavily inspired by Bioshock, but with gameplay more akin to a ‘walking simulator’, Storm in a Teacup and Warp Digital Limited’s Close to the Sun is surprisingly compelling game.

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[gebo4482]

Steel Seed - Official Trailer | The MIX | Kinda Funny Spring Showcase 2024

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[booksteacupandreviews]

Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer - slow burn hockey romance

Behind the Net is enjoyable, slow burn hockey romance with amazing character development. Behind the NetSynopsisReview You might like Behind the Net if you enjoy,Book Links Behind the Net (Vancouver Storm #1) by Stephanie Archer Publication Date : June 30, 2023 Read Date : February 10, 2024 Genre : Romance / Hockey Romance Source : Kindle Unlimited Pages : 424 ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of…

[reflections-in-a-critical-eye]

I'm ending all minkey talks on my blog. Be it about the ship/shippers. If you can't tell that my original post was written in an exaggerated manner in a way that makes sense for the way I usually joke here, then just leave it be. Seriously, move on. I ship for fun too and I shitpost about shippers I don't like. Please, these are not real problems. Get a grip.

[flojocabron]

When people assume you're a Bioshock clone.

[gamerism]

CLOSE TO THE SUN ☼ dev. Storm In A Teacup (2019)

[artsyai]

Storm in a teacup, Van Gogh inspired

Which one is your favorite?

[tedcicle]

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