#x4 timelines

[linuxgamenews]

Experience the New X4: Timelines DLC Storyline

X4: Timelines DLC launch expands the game with further update details across Linux and Windows PC. Thanks to the talent and skill of Egosoft's developers. Available on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. Get ready to dive into an epic space adventure with X4: Timelines DLC. This new storyline in the X4 universe for Linux, full of scenarios that let you take on all the different aspects of X4 gameplay. As you play through these scenarios, you’ll unlock even more content within the X4: Timelines storyline. Plus, you’ll also earn rewards for your main X4 sandbox universe. Including revamped ships, new systems, points of interest, and even a new faction in the game. You’ll launch into the shoes of Harper Donel, a trader in the border territories who isn’t afraid to take risks. A chance encounter will not only shake up your immediate plans but also change your understanding of the universe and everyone in it. So get ready for a story full of intrigue and mind-blowing revelations.

X4: Timelines DLC - Story Trailer

X4: Timelines is here to take you on an unprecedented space journey. This latest addition to the X4 universe also uses fresh and exciting ways to introduce new players to the core mechanics. Long-time space adventurers are in for a treat too, with a gripping new storyline that takes place outside the usual sandbox. Brace yourself for massive challenges and unexpected dives into the rich lore and history of the X series. This expansion is your gateway to unexplored territories and untold stories. Just select ‘Timelines’ from the main menu of X4: Foundations and embark on an adventure that transcends time and space. Along the way, you’ll unlock various bonuses for your X4 sandbox universe. This isn’t just an expansion; it’s also a game-changer for this universe. Whether you’re a seasoned space explorer or new to the galaxy, this thrilling new chapter promises to captivate you with its blend of mystery, adventure, and strategic gameplay. Check out the FAQ for even more details. So, what are you waiting for? Launch into X4: Timelines and experience a whole new dimension of space exploration and storytelling. It’s time to see the X4 universe like never before. Available on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store for on Linux & Window PC. Priced at $14.99 USD / £12.49 / 14,99€.

[kouicide]

first time shading and drawing hands… :3

it looks pretty funky since i haven’t drawn anything in a fatass minute but i think i did pretty good!

(i love fell sans sm, why am i not in therapy for this yet-)

anyways, i’m rlly rlly tired after drinking 2 cups of coffee. Nobody told me getting a job was this difficult

[chewiiez]

idol! idol! idol au part two!

let’s actually discuss the jw scandal, since everyone was curious (✯ᴗ✯)

in the original tgcf, we know that one of the main ways jw manipulated/tortured xie lian was through isolation! the xianle war being a indirect factor into making mq leave, and fx being forced to leave by xl because he was in such a bad state mentally due to the hallucinations. hc has to leave, too, because he was but a mere ghost flame. in those weakest times, was when xie lian truly lost his sanity, was tortured beyond belief. and that’s the sort of route i want to take with this au.

let’s reiterate: on the survival show, because the unfolding of events there is super important. mu qing being brought back was a great decision for most, but for some toxic ot3 stans, he becomes their punching bag. to isolate xie lian, jw takes the first step: getting the other members out of the picture! and with his ceo fingers, he strings together a bullying scandal.

if you don’t follow kpop or other idol industries, a bullying scandal is basically your reputation in the mud. bullying scandals have ruined so many idols’ lives, especially the false ones. dispatch, paparazzi, will post whatever clout they have, and netizens will devour it, and proceed to harass said idol. to create a false scandal would mean that jw has guaranteed mq’s exit ticket, because him staying in the group would affect their reputation. remember the shackle on mq’s wrist? yeah, with a few threats to the other member’s safety, jw manages to make mq leave the group. 

and just like in tgcf, mq soon becomes hated by the other 3 members, because yeah, the scandal, proof, and fabricated texts looked legit. and finding a lawyer…was tough. soon, mq’s insta is gone, and any support for him (except for a few of his genuine stans) is wiped off the timeline. all we see is #justiceforx3 and #kickmqout trending. 

following the canon order, feng xin is next. another toxic part of idol culture is diets. and my headstrong belief is that feng xin would say “fuck you” to the diets and build his muscle his way. (diets can be interpreted as the cultivation method xl+mq were on, too.) when jw threatens him, and forces a same fate on feng xin, feng xin realizes he must leave: to make sure he can still stay in contact with xl, redeem himself and talk to mq, and file a fucking lawsuit. because no way in hell is fx letting jw off the hook. i haven’t developed this part yet, but thinking about fx hinting at hc about how something is wrong, and hc catching on to jw’s sus behaviour. 

x4 is no more. jw has almost succeeded. the only thing blocking his way? gege’s #1 believer, hua cheng. threats don’t work on this guy. hc alerts xl, who isn’t stupid, guys. he pretends to play along, but is really secretly recording all these conversations as proof to present in court. 

meanwhile, fx meets with a solemn mq, who refuses to talk to him, or do anything idol related. he finds that mq’s mom died, which put him in an even worse situation. like every post-canon tongulu fix-it, fx slowly realizes his mistakes, but mq also realizes his lack of communication. a slow romance is perhaps in the works, but the more important part? saving xl. once mq is let in on the plan, he reveals every small detail he’s collected, from evidence proving him innocent, and snippets of conversations he recorded, to strict, unfair, diets. 

and just as xl is about to finalize the details of his solo contract, hc whisks him away (with full consent). A very controversial figure has sent some data to dispatch, and the shit has hit the fan, because suddenly the mq stans are out of hiding, with full reciepts. a once-in-a-lifetime event occurs, where fxmq stans bond together to make threads upon threads of mistreatment. oddly anonymous accounts leak texts, voice snippets, and other proof of fake bullying scandals and the general mistreatment x4 has faced: whether it be line distributions, restrictions, or other things. it is a chaos. bad for jw, but just amazing for x4.

jw is arrested, held at trial where he pleads guilty. jail, jail. #weloveyoumq, #weloveyoufx, #weloveyouxl, #weloveyouhc are the top 4 trending tags. #foureverswithx4 is everywhere. x4 mends their relationship tentatively, they reopen their social media, and sign contracts under YH entertainment, the same producer on their survival show, Yushi Huang’s company. 

XI4NLE is back, better than ever.

and that’s the jw scandal (*´ω｀*) wdym i spent a lifetime on this haha...ofc not...

next is song recs and lime distributions, as well as dynamics :D

[jacenotjason]

Bob's Endings - Class of 31 AU

(theres art here I swear dont leave) Alright quick explanation: The class of 31 au doesn't have a cohesive timeline. It has multiple endings and possibilities depending on the characters choices. There are technically 6 endings (out of 12 currently, though I do plan to write more!) involving Bob:

all the characters die

they all survive

only one dies (x4)

these are all the endings where they're murdered. I drew them and gave them a little monologue to go with it like it was a Class of 09 ending. anyways enjoy!!

obvious cw for blood, death, cursing.. all that

RADFORD:

“Have you ever been cold? No, like really cold. So cold that it’s painful. So cold, your fingers turn purple. So cold, your palm gets frozen to the metal floor and you tear off your skin pulling it off. Yeah, that was fun.

Okay, listen, I thought the freezer was a good idea. I was high as hell on Xanax, and when we were all running I knew I couldn’t get far. I could hardly see my own feet, so hiding was my only option. I had two options, the freezer or the garbage chute. I shut off the freezer before I hid in it! Then, it was more like a… moist closet than an actual freezer.

When I heard Bob walk passed it, but not open the door, I thought I was so lucky. Then, the freezer made this sort of… aching sound? I heard the fan turn on and realized he knew full well I was in the freezer.

I don’t know how long it took for my body to actually shut down, I just realized that I couldn’t see my breath anymore, because I wasn’t breathing. I couldn’t move, either. Bob watched the whole thing like it was a cinematic masterpiece. The little window on the door frosted over after a while, but I knew he was still out there.

I’m the reason my friends got away. I was putting on a show for the cannibal and they all found an exit. They don’t even care, I know they don’t.”

STREBER:

“Woow, who would’ve guessed? Spending the night in a creepy mansion to play Fuck, Marry, Kill after a cannibal escaped prison was a bad idea?

..[Streber drops the bimbo accent]

I’m kidding. I don’t sound like that.

Dying wasn’t that bad, honestly. The pain of getting my arm ripped off only lasted a second, and it was a little fascinating. Once the adrenaline faded, I mean. It was such a mindfuck. I could still feel my arm attached to me, but I could see it in his hand. It’s just a psychological thing, a ghost limb I’m pretty sure, but fuck it threw me for a loop. I bled out fast, the world went dark and then I was dead.

But.. man, what a shitty way to die, right? In a slutty vampire outfit in an abandoned mansion in a shitty town after saving the lives of guys I don’t even like. Assholes owe their lives to me.

I guess this is a good time to get stuff off my chest. Last words, regrets? Hm…

I regret giving Radford bulimia back in high school. Actually, no that was Kevin’s fault, never mind.

I… regret coming to this house in the first place. No, that doesn’t count.

I regret shoving Kevin off the balcony. Yeah. I saved his life, lost mine, and I bet that apathetic mother fucker doesn’t even care. He’s probably upset that he dislocated his arm, but hey, at least you’re still alive!

…

It’s probably weird to hear me say big words, huh? Hahah...”

ETHAN:

“ ‘The ultimate possession was, in fact, the taking of the life. And then... The physical possession of the remains.’ Ted Bundy.

…I love that quote.

In a way… Murder is a little flattering. If I could speak or move... I’d thank Bob. Life was boring, my death was interesting. It was straight out of a movie.

I was running, and then the platform of my boot awkwardly folded over, causing me to collapse to the floor. My ankle wasn’t even that bad, but I acted like it was completely ruined. I even did the horror movie thing where you scoot away backward, while the killer slowly approaches you, knowing he’s got you cornered.

I was so giddy with endorphins. As much as I wanted to pretend to be scared, I couldn’t help but laugh. I wasn’t scared, I was overjoyed. Like.. like… when you reach the height of a rollercoaster and you know the big drop is coming… Like when you hang upside down on the monkey bars and feel the blood rush to your head! Singing together with all your friends, all our voices cracking in sync as we reach the hallelujah chorus! Bowser casting his big fucking ring of fire and knowing full well you're not going to beat this boss right now but you’re gonna fuckin’ try anyway! Watching my little sister graduate middle school! Halloween!!

Feeling the cold steel plunge into your abdomen.. feeling your blood drip onto the floor and knowing it's never getting out. Hearing that your body was never found, and only you and your killer know where it is…

It’s flattery. It’s empowering, it’s art… on a certain level, it’s so fucking rad…

..

I’m glad the others got away. I was the only victim... I was special.”

KEVIN:

“Watching your dad kill himself kind of fucks you up.

I don’t know what happened. I just.. Stopped running. I wasn’t tired, I wasn’t cornered, I just… stopped running from him.

When he found me, I just stared at him. His whole sadistic thing just disappeared… He stared at me, too. If I had the energy, I probably would’ve opened my arms in surrender, but instead, I just stood there with my arms to the side. He got the memo, though…

We were inches apart, and I wasn't scared. I wasn't scared of the murderer looking straight into my eyes.

What fucked me up is just how upset he looked. A murderer, a cannibalistic murderer was staring into my eyes and he looked terrified of me.

After that, he sort of…nudged me against a wall. He didn't shove me or grab me, he just sort of waved me against it and I followed. He slit my throat easily. It was a quick slash, and I was dead. It didn't feel like this was for him. He didn't kill me because he wanted to or because he wanted to eat me. Maybe that's how it started, but it felt like… a mercy kill.

He didn't do anything with my body, either. He let me slide to the floor, then left.

…

I hope there are therapists in the afterlife.. or like a 4chan message board I can rant on, because what the fuck does this mean.”

one day i will have the courage to share the ending doc ok today is not that day

[anotherrosesthatfell]

we need a list with all of Alphonse’s crimes😃

Oh boy, this will take a long time to write, let me put a timer-

This crimes included what he also did in the past

Beating up a royal

Killed the saint of empire

Killed the empress

Killed the royal prince

Genocide

Treason

Treason x²

Treason x³

Kidnapped

Toture

Manipulation

Physically manipulation

Emotional manipulation

Killed the king of Darkness Kingdom

Killed the queen of Magic Kingdom

End bloodlines

Is the cause why dragons died

Is the cause why elves died

Is the cause why almost every mystical creatures died

Is the cause why Hybrid extinct

Kidnapped x²

Genocide x²

Emotionally abuse Killer

Made Killer went insane

Manipulated Killer to kill her family

Force Killer to marry him

Force Killer to have his children

Force Killer to raise his children

Took the children away from Killer

Abuse Killer emotionally

Abuse Killer physically

Abuse his children

Killed his own son (angst)

Accused Crescent for killing Angst

Almost starved Merciless to death

Gave Merciless eating disorder

Gave Merciless Stockholm syndrome

Gave Merciless character complex

Abuse Merciless

Locked Merciless in a basement

Neglected Merciless

Broke Merciless hands

Broke Merciless legs

Abuse Merciless x²

Attempted to murder Merciless

Attempted to murder Merciless by poison

Attempted to murder Merciless by accident

Attempted to murder Merciless by choking him to death

Child Abuse

Child neglect

Emotionally manipulated his workers

Transphobic

Hate cats

Sexist

Made Cross to date Dream because he want to see Dream suffers

Kidnapped x³

Is the reason why Killer miscarriage

Is the cause why PJ and Gradient died

Is the cause why Ink and Error divorced

Is the cause why Blue is crippled

Stole Blue abilities

Is one of the reasons why Dream lose half of his power

Is the cause why Ink became alcoholic

Is the cause star sanses to disbanded

Is the cause of depression

Neglected his kingdom affairs

Own mafia port

Is the cause why weather is only winter

Cannibalism

Killed Palette

Killed Palette x²

Killed Palette x³

Killed Palette x4

Killed Palette x5

Killed Palette x6

Killed Palette x7

Killed Palette x8

Killed Palette x9

Killed Palette x10

Killed Drop

Killed Drop x²

Killed Drop x³

Actually killed Merciless in one timeline

Illegal drugs trade

Is the cause criminals to roams around

Illegal auctions slaves

Illegal selling slaves

Did not bath for hundreds years until he met Killer.

Still not retired

Still emotionally abuse Merciless

Is the cause of Hope PTSD

Is one of the cause of Hope traumas

More illegal drugs trade

More murder and crimes

Abuse power of high authority

Is the cause why church is corrupted

Is the cause why children is dying

Is one of the cause why Palette had to live for 221 timelines

Help Lux in her evil deeds

His existence also a crime

[arcanegifs]

Hi! I was wondering how you get such high quality gifs? Do you have Topaz or maybe sharpen in Premiere/After Effects? I’m new to making gifs; I’ve been exporting 1080p clips from Final Cut and recoloring + turning into gifs in Photoshop at the 540p width for tumblr. The results are passable but nowhere near the quality you’re producing. Even exporting 1080p gifs for Reddit, while lovely, don’t compare. Yours must be 4k or even 8k. If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to know your process!

Hi! Gosh, really, thank you for the kind words ♡ That means a lot!

I don't do anything special with mine, I just use the same files that are in 1080p. I do have an upscaler but that can only upscale any photo to x4 the size. I think I can probably upscale gifs, but I'd have to manually upscale every frame and then make the gif in Photoshop, but ngl.... I'm a lazy gifmaker hahahaha.

My sharpening process is very simple. I only use Photoshop in making gifs. I've pretty much used this process in all types of media/fandoms (Anime, dramas, tv shows, kpop, etc.) Feel free to experiment on your style as it varies with everyone else. You can find the full tutorial under the cut.

Edit: Maybe I shouldn't have used such a dark gif as an example hahahaha oops

I use the timeline method in Photoshop to make my gifs. Here is a tutorial that's a bit similar to how I make gifs. For Arcane, the frame speed I use is either 0.04 or 0.05.

I've based my sharpening process on a tumblr tutorial years ago by another blogger but I can't seem to find their blog post :(((( if anyone knows it, please let me know!

My sharpening process are as follows:

First, I duplicate the base gif in photoshop

So now, I have 2 copies of the gif. Then, I'll be sharpening the duplicate layer, so go to Filter -> Sharpen -> Smart Sharpen

Here are the settings I use to sharpen gifs:

Click okay, then you will see this under your layers

Some people stop there and then color their gifs, but I prefer to add another layer of Gaussian Blur to make the gif less noisy.

Here are my gaussian blue settings:

Click okay, then your duplicated layer will look like this:

Next, make your layer opacity to 80%.

Then, double click the right adjust icon on the gaussian blur settings

Set the opacity to 20%, but you can adjust as needed.

And you're done sharpening the gif! You can color and add PSDs to it right after. As always, dark scenes are going to be difficult to sharpen and color, so try to experiment and tinker around.

Hope this helps! If you have any questions, feel free to send an ask/message!

[krimsonkatt]

Karakal (Chronicles: The Lost Page)

A creature also known as the "paradox beast" that emerged from another dimension in order to cause havoc across the timestream. It was summoned by Nyako, embodiment of primordial chaos, to destroy the Satori Family Line and send the timeline into eternal darkness. In intervention, the seraphim Kairos, guardian of time, emerged to grand his blessing to Treck Satori, ancestor of Koros Satori, in order to defeat the paradox beast and save the timeline.

Karakal is the final boss of the game "Chronicles: The Lost Page", a spin-off of the Chronicles of Chronicles series set 980 years before Chronicles Meteorfall and 15 years after Chronicles Calamity. It was the first game in the series finished and released in a completed state. TLP went through many different, vastly different versions through it's development. Originally in the 1.0 release, Treck was the ONLY party member, leading to incredibly difficult gameplay especially for the bosses. Most of the armors and weapons and many of the maps including the entire western area of the desert weren't even made yet! 1.1 was mainly just bugfixes and some dialogue changes, while 1.2 was a SIGNIFICANT update added in Izzy, Treck's companion, as a second party member straight from the bat as well as a secret third party member with Vivian. It also added in a huge amount of new weapons and armors for the new members as well as many new areas including Uran Oasis, Desert of Desolation - West, and "Skull Cavern" an optional dungeon. Version 1.3 drastically rebalanced the game on a massive scale while fixing some bugs present in 1.2, and Version 1.4 was yet another rework, specifically for the final boss Karakal who was made more difficult with brand-new moves and a new custom-made design. 1.5 was the next update which fixed a large slew of spelling and grammar errors, and updated Karakal's design once more to what you see now with shading and eye lasers created using visual effects. 1.6, the absolute FINAL update, is planned in the near future which will fix the last few bugs, change some dialogue, change enemy placement, rework the Chimera Den dungeon, add in new equipment, and add in a new post-game bonus dungeon along with its new superboss.

To properly fight Karakal you must have the "Kairos Ring" equipped to Treck before engaging Karakal in battle. Otherwise, Treck will become petrified at the beginning of the fight, and you will be locked into the bad ending, kicking you back in time to the moment you last entered the final dungeon. To obtain the Crystal Ring, you must help the old lady after she gets kidnapped by the Chimera Ants, which requires you to head north off the beaten path into the semi-optional (not really) Chimera Den mini-dungeon.

In battle Karakal uses various arts representative of his different colored eyes. These include "Violet Gravitron", "Flood Ray", "Empty Rosae", "Orche Curse", "Verdant Force", and "Amber Emperor". He can also use "Destruction Ray" and "Crawling Curaka" under certain conditions. Here's what each of these arts do.

Violet Gravitron: Deal gravity damage to all foes equal to 25% of their current HP.

Flood Ray: Deal severe water damage to one foe x4. Empty Rosae: Deal severe dark damage to all foes while lowering their BP by one. 10% dread chance.

Orchre Curse: Lower all stats for all foes.

Verdant Force: Deal severe force damage to all foes x2. 100% poison chance.

Amber Emperor: Raise all stats for the user.

Destruction Ray: Deal colossal almighty damage to all foes. Damage blocked by guard.

Crawling Curaka: Heals 9999 HP for the user.

Karakal will only use Destruction Ray every 5 turns, and he will only use Crawling Curaka while on the bad ending route. (in order to prevent you from killing him before you die due to petrify) Karakal will always use "The Eye Consumes" at the beginning of Turn 1 to attempt to inflict petrify on Treck. If he succeeds due to the Kairos Ring not being equipped, you are locked into the bad ending.

[kudotsurugi]

X-Whips(Battle Network AU) NetNavis 2/2

Ever since the MegaMan Battle Network Legacy Collection came out and I've been playing it, I've had NetNavis on the brain, so I decided to try reinterpreting some MegaMan characters from across the Robotics timeline(Classic->X->Zero->ZX->Legends) into NetNavis for the X-Whips.

If you want to see them all in a lineup, check out my lineup pic on DeviantArt

1. Dragoon.EXE, based on Magma Dragoon from MegaMan X4 + Dragoon.EXE - Dino Soul. Dino Double Soul armor inspired by Burn Dinorex from MegaMan X5.

2. MakoDuff.EXE, based on Tidal Whale/Tidal Makoeen/Duff McWhalen from MegaMan X5.

3. Salacia.EXE, based on the Stardroid Neptune from RockMan World V/Mega Man V for Game Boy.

4.VaVa.EXE and VILE.EXE, based on the Reploid of the same name from MegaMan X

5. Venus.EXE, based on the Stardroid of the same name from RockMan World V/Mega Man V for Game Boy.

6. Jupiter.EXE  based on the Stardroid of the same name from RockMan World V/Mega Man V for Game Boy.

7. CrashMan.EXE, based on the Robot Master of the same name from MegaMan 2

8. SplashWoman.EXE, based on the Robot Master of the same name from MegaMan 9

[radix-outpost]

I haven't been active in the Megaman fandom for a long time now, but I do still think about it every now and then. And today, the Wheel of Random Topics landed on "rejig that timeline".

Short version: Megaman-the-franchise kinda strains under its own weight. Each series is meant to lead into the next, but they're also all meant to be self-standing for the most part; the strength of the connective tissue varies, especially when 99% of the cast doesn't carry over. For this thought experiment, we're chopping the timeline into thirds.

(I don't know how far I'm going to get into everything I'd change, but given infinite time and energy, it would be A Lot[TM].)

Classic -> X -> diverging after Command Mission. Shorten the gap between Classic and X to three decades (as it used to be believed in the early days of the fandom) and let the robots continue to have a presence.

I never liked how either series handled the issue of free will in synthetic life (especially not That Fucking Cutscene in MM9), so ideally the focus would be more on how robots were always built for some sort of purpose and treated as property despite their obvious sentience, while Reploids are ostensibly free of that but are ultimately still regarded as disposable tools. And it's less that robots "lack free will"; they're emotionally bound to their creator and purpose in ways Reploids aren't, but can potentially grow past this.

(Oh, and Iris survives. Just rewrite X4 entirely to confront that Repliforce was always a ticking time bomb.)

ZERO -> ZX. More of a broad-strokes alternate scenario. This Zero is literally "Megaman Zero", not necessarily the Zero we know from X. Lean into the fact that the protagonist and initial villain are copies of other people for some identity horror, maybe. Humanity gradually takes on a new form as it rises from the ashes of MMZ1.

Admittedly: as much as I love the art styles of both series, they just don't feel like a natural evolution of X or that they could lead into Legends. Putting them in their own corner alleviates this.

Legends stands alone. Self-explanatory.

I love Legends, but I think I'd love it more if it didn't induce existential dread wrt: every MM series that came before it inevitably facing Deluge II: Electric Boogaloo.

Would this solve every problem that the timeline developed? I'unno, but hopefully it'd be a start.

[angeltannis]

So in “Father of the Bridlewood”, we learn that there’s an elderly pony in Bridlewood, Elder Flower, who knows a bunch of history. And when Zipp and Sunny take her into the city to try to get some information out of her, she mentions Rarity’s Carousel Boutique having been popular when she was younger (and apparently people still wear Rarity’s clothes, bc they’re “vintage” now 🥺), she picks out a pair of “classic hip sunglasses” that are Vinyl Scratch’s, and, most confusingly of all, she says she “went to a sparkly wedding once, where the guests all kept changing shape”. Obviously referring to the Royal Canterlot Wedding that the changelings crashed. So she was AT Cadance and Shining Armor’s wedding. Meaning that this now indicates there are still LIVING PONIES who remember when ponies lived together, the Mane Six, the elements of harmony, etc… and yet society seemed to have total collective amnesia about it??

This also implies Twilight basically speedran tearing Equestria apart and destroying the harmony that had presided over ponykind for untold thousands of years. They are saying she fucked up so badly that in the span of LESS THAN A SINGLE mortal lifetime, EVERYTHING went to shit and nobody even REMEMBERED what it was like a few decades before.

Elder Flower also says Moondancer (!!!) was her Great Great Great Great (a bunch of greats, I forget exactly how many) grandmother… meaning that somehow she was at the royal wedding while her great x4+ grandmother was alive?? Hello??

This is driving my autistic ass crazy 😫 just want a coherent timeline damn it

[linuxgamenews]

Find Out What's New in X4: Foundations with the Timelines Expansion

X4: Timelines has a new game expansion and major 7.00 update for the space odyssey on Linux and Windows PC. Thanks to the dedicated team at Egosoft for their hard work and effort once again. Coming to both Steam and GOG. Let's dive into the world of X4: Foundations and its upcoming expansion, X4: Timelines. X4: Foundations is a space simulation that's been around for five years. It's not just any regular game; it's a whole universe takes place in space where you can explore, trade, fight, and build. Think of it as being a captain of your own spaceship in a vast galaxy. The developers, Egosoft, have been working on this for quite a while, adding new things to make the experience better on Linux. Now, let's talk about the big news – the 7.00 update and the new expansion X4: Timelines. An update is a major upgrade to your favorite app. It brings in new features, fixes any issues, and overall, makes the title smoother and more fun. The 7.00 update for X4: Foundations is expected to be huge, with a lot of changes and new things to explore. X4: Timelines, on the other hand, is an expansion. Almost like getting a whole new story within the same universe. This new content is special since it's going to introduce a storyline that's a bit different from what players are used to in X4: Foundations. It promises new adventures, challenges, and even some history from the X series.

X4: Timelines Expansion Reveal Teaser

In the X4: Timelines expansion, you'll step into the shoes of Harper Donel, a trader who's used to taking risks. A surprising encounter will change not just your immediate plans, but also your entire view of the universe. This storyline design is full of surprises and revelations, perfect for anyone who loves a good space mystery. Apart from the gripping story, X4: Timelines expansion will also have various scenarios that showcase different parts of the game's mechanics. By playing these, you can unlock new missions and bonuses for your journey in the larger X4 universe. It's like getting rewards for exploring different paths in the story. With X4: Timelines, whether you're new to this universe or a seasoned explorer, the expansion will offer something exciting. It's not just any content; it's a whole new chapter in the X4 universe, combining mystery, adventure, and strategy. Let's not forget the free update 7.00 for X4: Foundations, coming along with the expansion. This update is all about making your experience in space even better. It will include redesigned ships, new areas to explore, and changes to the camera system for a better view of space. Also, a new challenge for those who like a good space battle. So, in spring 2024, get ready for an unforgettable journey with the X4: Timelines expansion and the 7.00 update. Of course, giving players access to the public beta for it, as you have come to expect. It's going to be a game-changer for the X4 universe. Keep an eye out for more news, and prepare for a whole new space adventure! Also, a fun fact: the development of this expansion is being supported by the German government with a biginvestment, showing just how much potential it has. So be sure to Wishlist on Steam and GOG. Coming to Linux and Windows PC.

[darrys-laundry]

Hi!! Just wanted to say again how much i loved the fic i see you’re referring to as “the boat fic” hehe!

Re: our convo in the comments section about this lol, you make a good point about lafd air ops being stationed elsewhere!! Im pretty sure harbor station itself is near san pedro, so that’s what my mind has been going to, but considering tommy’s a pilot, maybe he flies there while on shift?? Not like the show cares about timelines or commutes anyway, so we may never know haha.

Also— i forgot to mention in my comment, i love larchmont village!! It’s so cute and one of my fave stationery shops (shorthand) just opened a location there, so i was really happy to see you mention bricks and scones. 💖 confession: ive walked past that place so many times, but im a creature of habit and I usually get coffee at GGET whenever im in the area. But i will visit soon!!

ahh!! thank you!! yes, the boat fic was the unofficial google docs name lol — it started as one file named ‘something ‘bout a boat’ after a trip to margaritaville, and then a second file named ‘[insert jimmy buffett lyric here]’ and then a third ‘boat fic’ and finally i got frustrated and created file four ‘boat x4’ where everything finally came together 😭😭😭

i was truly going through it with this one, we were beefing for a while until i finally found my momentum.

also! i did just look it up ‘cause i was like maybe i did miss something. and…there definitely are helicopters there? but it’s also 3AM where i am on vacation rn and i am confused about exactly what it is they have going on down there, lol.

when tommy was explaining his work to buck, it sounded a lot like the fleet they have at the van nyus station, but i could be misremembering, or perhaps that’s standard.

(tim if you need someone to work script continuity call me, i’m anal about research and timelines and i have a degree in tv writing 🙏)

and ughh, i miss LA so much (i also miss burger lounge 😢) but it’s sosososo expensive, so, it’s gonna take me a hot minute to get back. i love catching glimpses of the places i do know in the show, last season i was like HEY! THAT’S AN AERIAL SHOT OF MY CVS! 😂

(i also fear i have to say, i never went to bricks and scones, but the reviews said the caramel lattes were really good! so, for that i am a fraud, but larchmont village is very cute and felt midwestern-y enough to feel like home.)

thanks again for reading!! <3

[you-cant-fuck-megaman]

the maverick guide is absolutely amazing!! thanks for putting in so much work to try and make sense of stuff that Bob Capcom himself couldn't explain.

anyway, I guess Zero and Sigma aren't on the list cus they're anomalies that would mess up the data, but how would you class them?

thank you! the X series is my favorite subseries, so i like going into it.

zero would be Built / Resurrected, since he was intentionally designed by Dr. Wily to be a walking buzzsaw of destruction. he's kind of an asshole like that. he's not anymore because he was designed to be the worst evil robot ever designed ever and so getting infected with the maverick virus made him a good boi (no, really. no, really, that's actually canon), but he's still intentionally designed for every problem to be solved with at least three stab wounds and a few unnecessary flips. and, likewise, he died and then came back multiple times. so, pretty cut and dry.

sigma is a little bit interesting, partially because of how utterly fucked the X timeline's story is. Bob Capcom did not give a single shit when the X series started, inafune didn't actually have much of an end goal for the series, much less a start.

even reading past the obvious haha-funny slice-of-life anime-work-comedy, by their own admission the development of megaman X was pretty horrific. megaman game development in general almost always tends to be extremely hectic and painful, there aren't many games with positive stories behind them. sigma was kind of slapped in as an antagonist, and as of X1 and X2, he just turned evil for unclear reasons. humans limiting reploids. somehow. so you could declare him Lol.

X3 introduced the maverick virus as a story concept, which was what caused Sigma to get fucky, so you could declare him Viral. X4 introduced the fact that the maverick virus came from Zero and Sigma was infected while trying to defend his troops from the red bastard, so you could declare him Unfortunate. inafune was truly and completely flying by the seat of his pants.

the man left the series after the end of X5, and as impressively aerodynamic as inafune's pants were, Bob Capcom's deployed replacement for him had no pants to fly by. X6 to X8 didn't change much with regards to Sigma's motivation, but after the series had "ended", inafune got an extra set of pants and wanted to restart the series to make things a little more cohesive. perhaps X could actually be the main character of the Megaman X series this time, instead of Zero's sidekick. to that extent, Megaman Maverick Hunter X's story is a little more fleshed out, and even gives Sigma a clear motivation. he believes that reploids are chock full of potential, but working underneath humanity limits their potential--evolution requires people to struggle and to suffer, and so by starting a war, he can make reploids take the next step. X's infinite potential because of his ability to worry (????) is something that fascinates him, and so he wants to push X to the brink and turn him into a war machine. so, to that extent, that's pretty clearly Intentional!

but then the reboot sells like three-day-old McNuggies during Lent, so the reboot series is cut off. and any attempts at furthering the storyline there along with it kind of gets put in the mud. usually, when it comes to media storylines, it's always the most recent entry's iteration of events that takes precedence--"retcon" is a portmanteau of "retroactive continuity", the process of new information rewriting over things that happened. but if, in doing so, the retcon introduces new information that conflicts with the information that comes afterwards, how the hell do you handle it? what IS sigma's deal? do we take the new motivation from the new timeline? is that caused by the Maverick virus? or is it something he'd felt the whole time?

if you have a friend who knows about touhou, ask them about what happened in the lunar wars. it’ll be great. honest.

and likewise, what the hell is his final fate? Sigma's a pretty clear candidate for Resurrected, given how often he dies and comes back. but the ending of X8, spoiler alert for the twelve others that don't know and sincerely care about plot in megaman (i'm the 13th), has Sigma straight-up Retired at the hands of Lumine. dude's completely wiped out in a remote area, with nowhere to spread his virus, surrounded by a host of people immune to his virus and turn into him for funsies. the idea was for Lumine to become the new Big Bad Evil Guy of the series, and a fat lot of opportunity that got. but as far as any post-X8 story is concerned, Sigma is gone for goodsies. even the stories set after the fact, like the Elf Wars and Command Mission, don't have him around coming back. which is good, honestly, i find the X story more interesting when Sigma isn't the main focus.

THAT BEING SAID I CAN FUCKING GUARANTEE YOU THAT IF CAPCOM MAKES AN X9 AND SETS IT AFTER THAT, THAT MR. CLEAN-LOOKIN' TIN-ASS IS COMING BACK BECAUSE OF THE GODDAMN STATUS QUO

but yeah for now i'd classify him as Intentional / Retired and sigma balls

[mmx-code-crimpphire]

Headcanon - Command Mission Timeline Placement Explanation

Okay- so this has to be addressed since I think a lot of you are wondering why Command Mission is right smack in the middle of X4 and X5. At least anyone I've told but haven't properly explained.

A very important arc follows after too, but that’s not as important to talk about right now, plus talking about what that could be is now bEEG spoiler territory so you'll have to wait until I write it :3c. Which I will make a separate post for soon. Probably.

Talking briefly about the plot and what the interactions will consist of the best I can without spoiling much

Command Mission being in between X4 and X5, for those who don’t know, is for the Command Mission characters to just exist into the AU way earlier.

I think if I remember correctly, this was proven to be canon to this part of the timeline that Command Mission is around the same time Megaman Zero is supposed to take place. I sometimes can't get my facts straight, so if I'm wrong, do please let me know.

But it's at least been theorized that it's a different timeline to MMZero. And I like that  for the canon games, but since this is Code Crimpphire we're talking about, they at least get a peaceful ending to the story. If not, it'll definitely take the Megaman Zero route. Which I will also briefly talk about in a separate post, and will write for the main storyline, but it's just the alternate route for the AU, not the definitive ending and transition to another story. But it's just an interesting take if my AU were to go there, so I'm excited to write for it~

Anyway, I'll quit stalling now, I swear lmao.

The reason why I made Command Mission between X4 and X5 was so the Command Mission Crew would be present earlier in the story, and have Spider live. I won't say how he does or when he comes in, revealing he is, but I'll need more time to figure that out.

That's it, that's literally the reason. Well, almost, but not quite. I also wanted to experiment with Spider being his own character and Redips possibly just taking that as an alias as that is Spider's name backwards. Maybe Redip's real name and alias would be a mystery- AND NO, IT WON'T BE SIGMA LOL HE GETS ENOUGH STARDOM AS IT IS XDDDD

Again, I'll have to think about what that'll be like in order for the story to at least take an interesting turn, personally. I'll ask friends around and see what they think about these things. Only they'll know lmao

NEW CHAPTER ON AO3!!

[orange-coloredsky-archive]

x6 lore dump bullshit. hello. very long

in whisper's canon, basically x6 was created as a shaun-clone like s9, but rather than as a child he's from like shaun's 30s.

timelines might be a bit fucky. i tried my best to stick to time periods that Made Sense to me. spot the funny chase and faraday mention at the end there too

DIGITAL DOCUMENTS LEFT BY ASSORTED HIGH-RANKING SYNTHETIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS REGARDING COURSER UNIT X6-88 (FKA 'PROJECT CRONOS') AND ITS CREATION. DO NOT COPY OR REDISTRIBUTE.

PROJECT CRONOS (3/19/2266)

With the successful completion of Project Button, we brought into the world the first child synth-- S9-29. Created in the image of the Institute's Father and current Director, this synth has exceeded all project expectations.

We now prepare to send Project Button into its second phase. Since we were effective in replicating a child version of our great Director, we now plan to recreate him at the height of his health and physical fitness.

It is with Project Cronos that we, the Institute, wish to expand our synth production technology to create what humanity has always dreamed of: the best possible versions of ourselves.

With the pristine samples gracefully given to us by our Director, we aim to produce a stronger, more efficient, and more resilient synth. As humanity's last hope for survival, we cannot afford to fail!

PROJECT CRONOS UPDATES

ENTRY 1 (8/30/2266)

Father has been pleased with the results from Cronos. The synth looks... strikingly like how i remember Father looking when he first took the directorate position. It's actually quite unnerving. Doesn't help that there was a malfunction with the pigmentation of its eyes... so instead of a normal dark brown, it's got these steely grey irises. I hate when it stares at me.

ENTRY 2 (9/11/2266)

After just a week of experiments and trainings, 'Cronos' has already exceeded all expectations. Its durability, stamina, and perception are all miles ahead of even our best coursers.

Father is quite enamored by it. I think it's strange, how attached he's getting. Is it narcissistic to be constantly thinking of a younger version of yourself? Maybe nostalgic? Either way, he might have a new right hand synth. I almost feel bad for X4, getting its spot taken by such a newbie.

ENTRY 3 (11/14/2266)

'Cronos' completed the courser exam this afternoon and passed. With flying colors, of course. It was given the designation of X6-88, in order to fit in with the others. What a shame-- I always thought Cronos was a neat title.

ASSORTED RELATED ENTRIES

FROM THE OFFICE OF <DATA CORRUPTED.> (5/9/2269)

Good LORD. I always knew coursers were a struggle to work with, but this X6-88 is a royal PAIN IN MY ASS. I have never in my life felt so belittled by a synth. It listens fine, it follows orders to the T, but always has an attitude with me! Always rolling its eyes, speaking in that snarky tone...

I don't know what its deal is, but I'll be damned if I let a machine speak to me the way it does! I wouldn't care if Father himself had given birth to the damn thing, that doesn't give it any right to think it is above me-- a living, breathing human being!

FROM THE OFFICE OF DR. JUSTIN AYO (12/23/2271)

X6-88 received its first emotional regulation software update and a personality matrix recalibration today. We'd been begging Father to authenticate the procedures for a few years now, but he refused every time. He finally gave in after X6 snapped off a bit too hard on a SRB technician.

I get that Father enjoys its company... but he's been a bit too lax with its behavior, in my opinion. Sometimes I think he's starting to lose his mind, as he's aging. 20 years ago, Father would never have even thought of letting a synth in his living quarters. Now, he's getting up in arms about his favorite courser needing a new matrix. What has he come to?

COURSER RETENTION RATES (3/18/2271)

Sort by: Alphabetical | Recent Updates | [Unit: Oldest to Newest] | Unit: Newest to Oldest | Objectives Given | Retention % |

Filter: [Active Units] | Input Prefix __ | Retention % >85 | Retention % >70 |

Unit: X4-18 (Active, designated 2/15/21)

Objectives Given: 42

Objectives Retained: 38

Retention %: 90.47

Unit: Z2-47 (Active, designated 4/9/33)

Objectives Given: 27

Objectives Retained: 17

Retention %: 62.96

Notes: i'm begging you guys: keep z2 from fucking killing escaped targets. it's a courser, not a damn bounty hunter. we cant afford any more decommissions this year, zimmer's already riding my ass about misplacing a3 and z7.

Unit: X6-88 (Active, designated 11/14/66)

Objectives Given: 43

Objectives Retained: 40

Retention %: 93.02

Unit: Z7-39 (Active, designated 5/4/68)

Objectives Given: 14

Objectives Retained: 12

Retention %: 85.71

Notes: MIA since November 2270, presumed destroyed. Last known location was on the coast, in pursuit of target D2-02 to Mount Desert Island. Due to weather conditions and hostile locals, retrieval/reclamation of body not recommended. Move to Inactive Units.

[jeweledstone]

Larvesta (Flying/Water), Volcarona (Flying/Water), Slither Wing (Flying/Psychic), and Iron Moth (Water/Ground)

Nymphasta -(lvl 59)-> Ocearona

Terror Wing (aka Ocearaptor)

Iron Sprite (aka Ocearobo)

Battle Info:

^ Speed

v Attack

Nymphesta, Ocearona

Weak to(x4): Electric

Weak to(x2): Rock

Resistant to(x1/2): Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire, Water

Resistant to(x1/4): N/A

Immune to(x0): Ground

Terror Wing

Weak to(x4): N/A

Weak to(x2): Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice, Dark

Resistant to(x1/2): Grass, Psychic

Resistant to(x1/4): Fighting

Immune to(x0): Ground

Iron Sprite

Weak to(x4): Grass

Weak to(x2): N/A

Resistant to(x1/2): Poison, Rock, Steel, Fire

Resistant to(x1/4): N/A

Immune to(x0): Electric

Info: A rare Pokémon that lives around natural springs in Unova, Nymphesta have the ability to become completely invisible while in water. They use this ability to hide away from humans, which they are naturally very timid towards.

First discovered sleeping at the bottom of Undella Bay, Ocearona has the ability to summon powerful storms and tidal waves that can easily capsize ships when endangered.

An ancient pokemon resembling Ocearona, Terror Wing uses its psychic powers to take control of the bodies of its prey, forcing them to enter their nests to be devoured.

A bizarre machine that bares resemblance to Ocearona, Iron Sprite was supposedly used by future scientists to locate and purify drinking water in a timeline where it has become exceedingly rare.