I have no explanation other than I have a golden retriever & have seen so many others in town over the years, which has led me to wonder on multiple occasions: has anyone made a group, club, gang or cult for dogs and their humans?
Mine, Winston, could use canine friends to burn off energy with & socialize- as could I! Thinking group walks or visits to the park, trips to swimming spots, hiking, etc..
Thank you for reading, please do let me know if there are local Facebook groups or other unstructured gangs of pals that I could insert myself into! (If not, I may have to spearhead the creation of such a thing!)

I have heard of Añejo’s menu and their $3 tacos + $6 margaritas but haven’t gotten the chance to try it! I have tried cactus club’s happy hour menu before and it’s pretty good.
Looking for some recommendations + any hidden gems :)

So I'm trying to get Blade in the Dark to complete and Diplomatic Immunity to start. Suffice it to say, I've been trying everything - saving and reloading, ensuring I have the shout, read the note, finished the quest to return the horn, using various console commands, etc. Suffice it to say, nothing is working. The "Delphine doesn't talk after you eat the dragon's soul" bug hits, the quest is completed by setstage MQ106 200,
Now it turns out that when I use "resetquest MQ106", it completes the quest and gives me the key. Daphne still doesn't more forward with the quest, I still don't get Diplomatic Immunity, and can't get to start with console commands. According to the console, the quest isn't Enabled.
I'm a bit baffled why the game is behaving this way. I know the quest has been bugged pretty much since the SE was released, and I'm probably SOL, but if anyone has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.
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EDIT: Reposting because I would like more responses in order to create a more comprehensive college list :)
I just completed my sophomore year of high school, and it’s time for me to start thinking about college. Unfortunately, I don’t know enough about various colleges to create a set list that focuses more on what works for my interests and ambitions rather than just going for the most prestigious universities.
That said, I would much appreciate some recommendations for good safeties, targets, and reaches! And if you can, please take the time to chance me for T20 universities and perhaps provide some advice on how I can strengthen my application within the coming years!
Demographics
Gender: Female
Hooks/URM: Daughter of immigrants
Race: South Asian/Indian
School: semi-competitive large public school. over 2,000 students, 15 or so out of 500 in the class of 2023 were accepted to T20 schools
State: Colorado
Income: ~180k/year, family of 3
Intended Major(s)
Considering biochemistry or clinical lab science as a pre-med route with a minor in either political science or philosophy
SAT
I’m a rising junior, so I haven’t taken the SAT yet, but my PSAT scores (with absolutely no studying minus one practice test freshman year) are as follows
PSAT 8/9: 1420
PSAT 10: 1410
Projected SAT: 1560
UW/W GPA and Rank
My school operates on a 4.0 scale
UW GPA: 4.0 (projected for senior year - 3.95)
W GPA: 4.15 (projected for senior year - 4.5)
UW Rank: 1/446
W Rank: 2/446
Coursework (I’m only including weighted classes)
Sophomore year: AP Gov (projected 5) AP Macro (projected 4), AP World (projected 4)
Junior Year: IB English, IB European History, AP Calc BC, IB Spanish 5, AP Biology, IB Business
Senior Year (tentative): IB English, IB 20th Century History, AP Physics C: Mech, IB Math A&A HL, AP Spanish, IB Chemistry
Awards
I have a running list of around 10 awards that I’ve earned over the course of the past two years. I won’t list them here because they will easily reveal my identity to anyone who may know me. If you want to know my awards to better be able to chance me, please PM me!!
Extracurriculars
• Varsity girls cross country (freshman year - present)
• Varsiry girls swim (freshman year)
• Varsity girls track (sophomore year - present)
• piano player for 10 years, just starting competitions this year
• club swimming (7th grade - sophomore year)
• volunteering at the local library - over 20 hours doing reading buddies and sorting books
• upcoming: will be volunteering at a hospital this summer. it’s a super competitive program and only 30 out of 200 or so applicants got in, most of which being rising seniors. i will get 64 hours of service and a few educational opportunities from this
• holding a leadership role in a school club (won’t specify for safety reasons)
• National Honor Society
• Spanish National Honor Society
• Theatre
• HOSA (health occupations students of America)
Extracurriculars I Plan to Add
• Technology Student Associaton
• DECA (distributive education clubs of America)
• Speech & Debate
• Tutoring students in math up to Precalculus (have already received an interview for this position)
Other Useful Things to Know
• Passion project: currently translating my grandmother’s books from Telugu to English so readers in America will be able to read these books. She is a published author in India.
• I’m trilingual
• Have been out of the USA over 10 times. Thinking using international travel as a metaphor for my college essays might be a good idea.
Dream Colleges & Aspirations
• Harvey Mudd
• Johns Hopkins
• Stanford
• Texas A&M
• Columbia
• Would like to run for college if I end up at a D3 school
Thanks for reading! If there’s anything else you need to know to make better recommendations or chancing, PM me or just ask me in the comments.

Hey all, my SO and I will be going on a day trip to Isla Mujeres while in Cancun. We'll be staying at the Excellence Playa Mujeres and are planning to spend a day in IM. We plan to visit Playa Norte (especially for the famed sunset), Hidalgo St, and also Punta Sur. Other things we're considering are swimming with the whale sharks or the MUSA underwater museum (likely not both due to time constraints). Is there anything else that we must absolutely do or food/restaurants to eat at in IM?
Also, what has your experience been with EPM? We went with the Club upgrade but are not sure how much of an improvement it is. I believe there's a boat ride available directly from EPM to IM for an additional fee. Anyone know how much this costs?
Thanks for sharing any thoughts!!

"The heavens call out! The Earth calls out! The people call out! Justice calls to me, and I answer! Bakunetsumaru, the Blazing Samurai from Ark!"
Bakanetsumaru was a samurai Gundam from the world of Ark, fighting for his nation against the invading force of the Dark Axis. However, through not fully explained means, he was teleported away, appearing in the wholly different dimension of Neotopia. Finding this location also under attack by Dark Axis forces, he helped protect Captain Gundam, Zero, and Shute from their newfound enemy before discovering he was unable to return back to his home. Trapped in this dimension, he formed the Gundam Force with his new allies, protecting Neotopia and later other dimensions from the Dark Axis threat as he waited to return and do the same to his homeland.

Strength

Cutting

• Stabs his swords into stone to help slow down a larger robot
• Cuts a machine in three with his swords
• Slices the barrels off of Zapper Zako's three guns while dashing past
• While badly injured, cuts the extra arms off a Gundam in a passing clash
• Cut through pillars in a park off-screen
• With a feather dragon-fused Zero wielding one of his swords, destroys a mass of large launched spikes with a single swing, making them explode

Other

• Kicks Zapper Zako into the air
• Accidentally sends Captain Gundam flying by opening a door
• Catches a falling robot
• Throws a giant bunch of bananas on top of him high into the air
• With several other robots, helps stop a train that had broken off of its tracks before it hits a wall to a volatile storage area

Durability

• As a Gundam, his 'innards are made of high quality Gundanium', a highly durable metal.
  • The SDG Base was suspended in the air by thick Gundanium cables and were completely unaffected by a Gundam's slashes (from his dialogue, he was expecting it to be a different metal suspending the base which he would have been able to easily cleave through

Blunt Force

• Sent flying by a spiked club
• Kicked through the air on a bridge
• Thrown into the air by a giant boring robot emerging from the ground
• Hit by the arm of a giant boring robot, slammed into a stone wall, and is bored in a bit before leaping out of the hole shortly after
• Has a much larger robot land on him as he tries to slow it down from falling down an incredibly deep hole, before getting slammed between her and Entango

Slashing

• Blocks a sword swing with his armour
  • This opponent can cut through stone
• Gets slashed up by enemies moving too fast for him to see or sense. While he's able to respond after they had mud thrown on them, it's unclear if this means Bakunetsumaru was wrong to say he couldn't see them because of their speed or if this just cancelled out whatever was preventing him from sensing them
• Hit by Epyon, sending him flying
• Seems to be sent flying backwards with a downwards stab
• Is heavily slashed up by a rapid spinning attack that leaves the attacker looking like a blur. He's taken down for a short time, but after stands up to continue the fight, even though he is still heavily injured
  • With a regular attack, this opponent can cut through stone and with the spinning attack, it overpowered Bakunetsumaru's cross slash

Explosion

• Blasted back from an explosion presumably created by a mass of energy blasts
• Blasted out of a jail built into the ground from a missile hitting the top
• Is near a large shell as it explodes, setting the building it hits alight. He's up and still standing, but hurt
• Hit by one of five energy beams which ultimately create a giant explosion, sending him falling to the ground, still conscious
• Hit by a giant explosion from point blank range and comes out unharmed

Other

• After getting slashed away, falls a great distance onto a ship
• Falls a large distance, creating a deep Bakunetsumaru-shaped hole in the ground on landing
• While already badly injured, impales himself on his enemy's attack just to get slammed to the ground, tumbling but landing on his feet
• Impaled by several thrown blades, and is badly hurt but still standing to protect someone
• Sent flying back a great distance by energy balls he blocked
• When he first appeared, he was covered with fire, though it's unclear if this was an effect of the portal
• Hit with Fenn's fire breath

Speed

Reaction

• Evades, deflects, and later blocks a jabbing attack so fast that the two weapons used left after images
• Dashes away from a ship before it lands on him, and then jumps away from its subsequent blasts
• Dodges a shot from Captain Gundam's gun after it was fired
• Blocks energy beams from Commander Sazabi with his swords after they were fired
• Deflects rapid gunfire while running towards the person firing at him before slicing through missiles launched at him, landing before they exploded
• From close range and with one sword, deflects the bullets from Zapper's two machine guns and one rotary gun
• While being slashed by enemies moving too fast for him to see and unable to be sensed by him, blocks one such attack after he was knocked down. He later was able to easily slash all of them after they had mud thrown on them, but it's unclear if he was wrong about saying he couldn't see them because of their speed or if the mud just stopped whatever prevented him sensing them

Other

• Suddenly appears behind a group of robots in an instant, though it's unclear if this is speed, an attack ability, or any other explanation

Skill

• Deflects an onslaught of attacks from an enemy with six arms
• While badly injured, cuts the extra arms off a Gundam in a passing clash

Bakunetsu Tenkyoken

Bakunetsumaru, after moving his swords in circles, dashes forwards with flames at his heels before letting loose a powerful cross slash, which has two giant intersecting energy blades travel through the air that he can travel with if he wishes

• The blades pass through a tower-like machine and takes down a smaller, but still large, machine behind it. The first machine ends up collapsing after the fight as a result of this attack
• After clashing with a Gundam next to it, causes a flying ship to shake
• Destroys a swarm of robotic bugs
• Carries Grappler Gouf through the air before busting into an enormous amount of fire
• Passes over a group of robots, afterwards creating an explosion which sends them flying into the air. Also potentially has Bakunetsumaru suddenly appear behind them, for some reason
• Combines with the power of Zero's Super Magical Violent Tornado and Captain Gundam's Soul Drive-enhanced punch to create a combo attack of incredible power, capable of sending a spaceship flying back

Entango

• Jumps up a giant robot
• With several other robots, helps stop a train that had broken off of its tracks before it hits a wall to a volatile storage area
• Jumps down an enormous crater and the deep hole below, not suffering any falling damage or buckling when Bakunetsumaru and a giant robot (albeit one he was trying to slow down) landed on him
• Weaves around energy blasts
• While further away from him than Captain or Zero, catches up to Shute after he was thrown through the air to let Bakunetsumaru catch him right before he hits the ground
• Keeps up with a speeding GunBike
• Runs up a wall, though it's unclear if Bakunetsumaru wearing the Baku Shin armour has an effect on that
• When he first appeared, he was covered with fire, though it's unclear if this was an effect of the portal
  • Does this again while Bakunetsumaru is wearing the Baku Shin armour, running through the air. Like this he stops a large, launched spike by running right into it

Baku Shin Armour

The Baku Shin armour is a fabled suit of flaming armour, capable of being worn only by the pure of heart. While it normally burns Bakunetsumaru when he touches it, in intense moments of combat when he's being pushed on by an intense determination to protect others the suit flies to him, donning itself onto him and granting him its power. Outside of these moments in combat, however, he's still unable to wear it. It also requires recharging after being used, with the time someone is able to wear it for depending on their spirit

• Kicks back a giant energy ball, hitting the person which fired it and knocking him back
• Blocks a lightning attack with his swords
  • This attack overpowered his regular Tenkyoken, though with clashing with the sword itself instead of just the electricity
• Shocked by four enemies, and soon overpowers it
• Charges surrounded in fire, dragging four robots behind him which had tried to bind him, destroying an enormous bamboo fence on collision
• Flies through the air surrounded in fire, and keeps up a rapid exchange of sword swings with Kibaomaru while before the opponent outsped him
• As an ultimate attack, releases an enormous burst of fire around him, obliterating robots, throwing giant bamboo fences up, and creating a deep crater in the ground. It requires a recharge after this, however
  • A better look at the depth of the crater from a later use of the attack, Bakunetsumaru being one of the figures by the mech's knife
• Combines the above attack with Zero's Infinity Wind and Captain Gundam's V Attack to destroy a giant robotic hand that they previously had been unable to damage
• Can fly without assistance

Other

• His sword deflects energy beams which easily one-shot Dark Axis robots
  • Also blocks electricity projected at him
• His helmet comes off
• Can't swim
• Is fooled by an obvious disguise
• Gundams from Ark like Bakunetsumaru can heal themselves in some form. For this, he asks for food made with love and care, saying that it counts as food for the soul
• When Gundams from Ark die, their souls leave their body to be reincarnated in a new one later

Cyber-hooligans and digital ne'er-do-wells do seem to have a frightfully strong penchant for targeting crypto exchanges, making security breaches and attacks on your hard-earned Bitcoin stash a more common occurrence than one would like. Therefore, finding a VPN sturdy enough to fend off these electronic highwaymen, while maintaining a speed that won’t impede your trade, is a bit like hunting for a four-leaf clover. Certain VPNs would have you believe they're the bee's knees, but alas, some wouldn’t be able to safeguard a paper bag, let alone your wallets. Others might hinder your access to crypto trading platforms based on your geographical coordinates.
Having undertaken the Herculean task of putting over 40 VPNs through their paces, I've managed to sieve out the most promising ones for cryptocurrency trading. These services have been assessed for their alacrity, fortification, and their ability to provide a multitude of servers. The crème de la crème of VPNs, they bring together stellar security features and allow seamless access to your preferred platforms from any corner of the globe, without cramping your style or speed.
Perched at the top of my list is ExpressVPN. A boon for crypto enthusiasts, it boasts a splendid combination of advanced security features and blazing fast speeds that would give a greyhound a run for its money. And the icing on the cake? ExpressVPN gives you a golden opportunity to give it a whirl, risk-free, for it's cloaked in a 30-day money-back guarantee. In the event that it doesn't tickle your fancy, you can always ask for a full refund, no questions asked. A jolly good sport, that ExpressVPN, I must say.
ExpressVPN
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CyberGhostVPN
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Now, in this rapid-fire world of cryptocurrency trading, one cannot afford to be left in the slow lane. Fear not, for CyberGhost comes galloping to the rescue. In my rigorous testing, I found that the servers in close proximity provided astounding speeds, experiencing a dip of less than 3%. Connection? Quicker than Aunt Dahlia's temper, established within an average of five seconds. Even for the servers stationed a fair distance away, the connection time capped at 15 seconds, and the speed drop remained below a barely noticeable 5%. With such speedy performance, your exchanges will load faster than you can say "pip pip", and those crypto charts will update without delay, making CyberGhost a veritable knight in shining digital armour.
IPVanishVPN
IPVanish is a chap among the elite club of VPNs that lavishes upon you unlimited device connections. Imagine being granted admission to the Drones Club, the Junior Ganymede and the Senior Conservative all at the same time, for no extra shilling, and you've got the idea. I put this to the test, coordinating a veritable symphony of devices - two Android telephones, an iPhone and my trusty Windows PC - all humming along in concert, without a hitch. A boon, indeed, for those who find themselves constantly on the move, trading cryptocurrencies from device to device, like a jazz pianist fluttering between keys.
Next up, speed, the lifeblood of any crypto enthusiast, the equivalent of having the fleetest feet at the annual Drones Club Day. While IPVanish may not quite outpace the venerable ExpressVPN in this department, it nonetheless proved a sprightly contender in my tests. I experienced but a modest 5% drop in velocity on its local servers, leaving me plenty of puff to keep my crypto charts loaded and my trades flowing like the finest Anatole's concoctions.
And let's not overlook the security, as sound and sturdy as the constancy of Jeeves' advice. Armed with 256-bit encryption, IPVanish is as impenetrable as my Aunt Agatha's resolve. Accompanied by DNS and IP leak protection, I put it through the wringer, subjecting it to a battery of DNS and WebRTC leak tests, and not once did it falter or flinch. This means you can be safe in the knowledge that your crypto dabbling is shielded from the prying eyes of those nefarious hackers and DDoS attackers, even if your favoured exchange should suffer a spot of bother with security.
However, much like the irksome occasion when my club ran out of my preferred brand of Scotch, IPVanish possesses a minor drawback - it doesn't accept cryptocurrency payments. So, if you were hoping to keep the crypto train running by using it as your method of payment, you might find yourself browsing the market for an alternative VPN service.
Private Internet Access
Allow me to introduce Private Internet Access, or PIA for the sake of brevity. It boasts a sprawling network of servers, scattered hither and thither across 84 countries, much like the droves of Wooster relatives who regularly descend upon my humble abode. As a bonus, PIA presents you with a private server, complete with a dedicated IP address, as personalized as Aunt Dahlia's most fiery missives. I took the liberty of testing this feature using a US-based dedicated server. Lo and behold, my assigned IP address remained as steadfast as Jeeves at my side, freeing me from the perpetual identity confirmations every time I frequented my favoured crypto platforms. Quite the boon, if you ask me, for those who would like a dependable, dedicated IP address for their crypto trading endeavors.
PIA doesn't skimp on security, either, providing a bulwark against online threats as formidable as Jeeves's mental acuity. Choose your weapon - 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption, both formidable deterrents to those prying third parties intent on monitoring or intercepting your digital soirees. And while the 128-bit AES option has a bit more spring in its step, the 256-bit version offers a resistance to brute force attacks as solid as the door of my Uncle Tom's antique silver safe.
The fly in the ointment, however, is PIA's location. Much like Bertie finding himself in the path of Aunt Agatha, PIA is headquartered in the United States, within the reaches of the 5-Eyes Alliance. Despite this predicament, PIA holds steadfast to a stern no-log policy, meaning that if any probing requests for information were to arrive, PIA would have as much to offer as I would at a philosophical debate.
PrivateVPN
In the realm of online security, PrivateVPN parades about with all the aplomb of a gentleman on his way to the Drones Club, brandishing credentials akin to those of the well-renowned ExpressVPN. A veritable fortress of privacy, it brandishes the popular AES 256-bit encryption, much like one might brandish a well-mixed martini at a cocktail soiree. Moreover, the seasoned veterans among you will appreciate the ability to pick and choose from a myriad of VPN protocols, an option akin to deciding between a starched collar and an ascot. For the novices in the field, however, this could prove as tricky as convincing Aunt Agatha that cats make better companions than canaries.
While PrivateVPN may not boast the kind of expansive server network as other VPN providers (the sort that could give Aunt Dahlia's gaggle of country hounds a run for their money), it compensates with considerable velocity. During my empirical investigations, I found its servers in the US, Europe, and Australia to be as fleet-footed as young Bingo Little chasing after his latest romantic fancy. This alacrity enables faster updates on your crypto charts, allowing for brisk trading that would put even Market Snodsbury's bustling market day to shame.
One aspect to bear in mind, however, is that much like Bertie inadvertently finding himself under the jurisdiction of a headmistress at a girls' school, PrivateVPN is subject to the 14-eyes jurisdiction due to its Swedish roots. Hence, the company could theoretically be obliged to share your data with the constabulary, domestically or across the borders. Nonetheless, owing to its no-logs policy, PrivateVPN would be as devoid of shareable information as Bertie Wooster would be of romantic advice for his friends.
The Jeeves Guide to Selecting the Top-Drawer VPN for Crypto Dabbling
One does not simply choose a VPN for cryptocurrency trading as one would select a necktie for a jaunt about town. This requires rather more contemplation, akin to selecting the perfect cravat for the annual Aunt's Day tea party at Brinkley Court. The crucial factors to keep an eye on can be summarized as follows:
Security Features: Much like Bertie Wooster's persistent Aunt Agatha, hackers have an alarming tendency to set their sights on crypto exchanges. These digital bazaars are as prone to cyber mischief as Bertie is to finding himself engaged against his will. In light of this, it is essential to employ a VPN that has security as tight as Jeeves's grasp on etiquette, keeping your data and identity as unblemished as the Wooster reputation (on a good day).
Speeds: Cryptocurrency, my dear chums, is as unpredictable as young Tuppy Glossop's appetite, demanding swift decisions to amass the largest pile of the proverbial spondulicks. This is where connection speed becomes as crucial as a well-mixed cocktail at the end of a taxing day. Opt for a VPN with connection speeds that would give a racing greyhound a run for its money.
Server Network Size: Much like Bertie's wandering eye when it comes to the fairer sex, cryptocurrency exchanges are often restricted by regions. A VPN, therefore, acts as your digital Jeeves, facilitating your swift maneuvering past geo-restrictions. A larger server network gives you a broad array of options, improving both the connection speed and stability.
Device Compatibility: It is of utmost importance that your chosen VPN plays nice with your preferred gadgets. It should be as versatile as Jeeves on a Saturday evening, effortlessly supporting Android, Mac, iOS, Windows, and more.
Simultaneous Device Connections: Just as the old Wooster charm works its magic on multiple fronts, so should your VPN's ability to connect to multiple devices under one subscription. This means that whether you're ensconced in your favourite armchair or on the move, you'll be able to trade with the ease of an old hand at the Drones Club dartboard. All of my top choices, much like a well-trained valet, provide multiple device connections with each subscription plan.

I feel like a wet sandbag being dragged through a field of broken glass.
I don't think there's much that anyone (self included) can do or say to make life feel okay right now. I try so fucking hard. To survive, to be a decent person, to function. I do my best to do "the right things" to take care of myself and that works better than doing nothing. But I am so fucking tired. And it still hurts. And that sucks.
Today I made myself go on a short hike. I saw a mother duck with a bunch of cute little yellow ducklings swimming behind her. And it felt so cruel that I could not feel any excitement over stumbling on this magical little scene. Just the same hollow chest, weighted limbs, and crushing hopelessness. Rude.
The only thing bringing me a sense of peace right now is knowing I have a good exit plan. I'm not going to kill myself today or anything, but I feel better at least knowing I can leave if it gets worse. I feel trapped if I don't have a way out.
It's just one of those times where I wish my suicide attempt almost 9 years ago had worked. But it didn't, so here we are.

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demographics:
bisexual white trans male living in NY, raised by a single mother, going to a small private school on a scholarship (physically abusive father and homophobic mother)
intended major: biomedical engineering
coursework: IB diploma candidate, 3.6 GPA, 4 on AP Bio, 4 on AP world history, 34 ACT (trying to get 35, taking ACT again June 10)
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awards: silver on national math competition 10, silver award on national Spanish exam levels 3 and 4
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extracurriculars: swim team, co-founded the school's ethics club, was in science olympiads team last year, volunteered at a haunted house as a scare actor and at a hospital
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schools I'm looking at: Olin engineering, WPI, caltech, harvey mudd, cooper union, stevens institute, university of rochester, northeastern (suggest other good, preferably small engineering schools), uconn maybe, MIT maybe
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I'm most hoping to get into WPI or Olin

When you're in the business as long as I've been, you're bound to see some messed up shit. Trust me, I've seen it all.
An unfaithful husband angering his wife to the point where she commits a murder-suicide?
Check.
A young woman pushed into the path of an incoming train by an obsessive stalker?
Check.
My sister bleeding to death after being pierced by thousands of toothpicks, which caused the killer to so aptly call her the 'human hedgehog'?
Check.
As you can probably tell, it's that last case that I'm dealing with currently, trying to figure out how the hell the killer managed to get away with it. I mean, if you think about it, nothing adds up. For starters, the toothpicks had to have been inserted at a secondary location, prior to her being transported and left for dead at the park where she was found.
All without any witnesses.
And then comes the question of the toothpicks themselves. The paramedics at the scene found it impossible to move her, as it would drive the toothpicks further into her skin, increasing the blood loss.
Well, I actually did have an answer for that question, but it was something I didn't want to think about. The toothpicks were probably inserted one at a time. Over a period of several months, possibly years. Let the wound heal, and then move onto the next toothpick.
Which brings me to my final dilemma. Why? What did the killer gain spending months of their time piercing the skin of my sister? Why was it my sister in the first place? I don't know of any reason it would be an act of revenge, so it may have been a murder of opportunity. Just pure chance it was my sister.
Which made it hurt even more.
It was definitely a shock discovering she was still alive after all these years, and seeing how she was treated only added salt to the wound. I was grieving, yes, but the killer mentioned that my sister would only be the beginning, and so solving this case would be my utmost priority. I couldn't let this happen again. True grief could come later.
And so I sat in my office, sliding her my sister's watch over my wrist, and milling over these facts, with the first step to discovering the killer currently in my hands. A day after the killings occurred, a birthday card containing an address was mailed directly to me. Forensic work indicated that the handwriting on it perfectly matched the note left at the crime scene.
While getting a hand written birthday card was interesting in itself, it still raised a lot more questions. How did the killer know I took up the case? Where they at the crime scene that night? Maybe they knew it was my sister that they had killed, and were now targeting me.
As usual, nothing made sense.
But still, an address was an address. And in my line of work, you take notes like that very seriously. I thumbed over the birthday card again, looking at the cartoon giraffe telling me to have a 'tall'some day. Yeah, birthday card puns are strange. I analyzed the address inside again, looking at the word 12 Baker St, as if they may have some hidden meaning that I hadn't discerned yet.
Nothing came to me. It looked like the address was just that, an address. And so I coordinated with my supervisor to lead a team that evening down at Baker St, to see if we could anything down there. I was secretly hoping that we wouldn't, and that this was just a wild goose chase. As I was terrified of what I would find down there, if that was not the case.
Later that evening, I showed up at 12 Baker Street with three of the finest men I knew. Thompson, a mountain of a man, who I knew firsthand could keep a level-head in any situation. Ramirez, not physically impressive as Thompson, but he had the brains to make up for it, his quick wit was known to save many a cop from danger. And Eddison, an analyst both in the field and out, he somehow finds a way to keep one eye on every detail.
I picked the best of the best to deal with the worst of the worst.
Baker Street itself was a row of warehouse buildings in the industrial district, on the outskirts of town. All the warehouses were exactly the same, large, rectangular and made up of red brick and mortar. Almost half of the warehouse's were still in production, manufacturing different materials to be shipped across the globe, while the other half looked abandoned.
12 Baker Street was one of them.
It had the signature 'there's nothing worth looking at here' look. Smashed windows, rubbish piled around the outside, bricks crumbling in a few odd spots, and doors set slightly of their hinges.
But this was the place. I set my jaw and motioned to the others while slowly making my way through the already open front door. It took a while for my eyes to adjust to the dark interior, as I was opposed to using a torch in that moment. I could hear the unmistakable sound of water dripping from the ceiling into a hollow object nearby. The air seemed thick and musty, smelling largely of wet cardboard, and something more metallic.
Blood. A tangy smell that quickly invades the nostrils, while leaving no room for other smells.
I pushed on, my crew keeping pace behind me. Eddison looked at me with a raised eyebrow, and I nodded to him in return. 'This is the place.' I had silently told him. 'Be ready for anything.'
We passed through another set of doors and came into a room dimly lit by an overhead light. And in the middle of the room, basking in the light, there was a person.
And I say person very lightly.
The average person has a neck 13-15 inches long, measuring from shoulder to chin. The person before me had a neck over ten times that length. They were on their hands and feet, their neck sprouting from their shoulders like a vine, and curling downwards. Their neck continued across the floor for about five more feet, before ending with a neck attached to it.
The person saw us, and began to slowly shuffle towards us, slowly dragging their head and massive neck along with them. They moaned mournfully as they moved, and I could see trails of blood slowly pouring from what seemed to be stitches every couple of inches along their neck.
As they moved forward, their blood fell to the ground, spilling in all directions and leaving a bright red trail wherever they went. The person groaned again, and looked up at us, obviously in tremendous pain.
"What the hell is that?" Ramirez said loudly, from behind me.
I kept my gaze focused towards the person, towards him as closer inspection revealed. "I don't know. Another animal themed abomination, by the looks of it."
I stood my ground and watched, unsure of what to do, as he heaved his neck and the rest of his body towards us. They made eye contact with me and moved their mouth as if to speak, but all that came out were more ghastly groans. I understood what he was trying to say anyways, his mouth shaped like a circle, and opening and closing, enunciating a one syllable word.
Help.
I stepped back, out of fear more than anything else. I knew that this . . . thing couldn't necessarily do anything to harm me, but in the back of my mind alarm bells were going off. This is unnatural. People shouldn't look like that. You need to leave. Now.
I could sense my team behind me tensing up and shuffling backwards, probably going through the same thought process as I was. Fear is the primary motivator in a person, after all.
The person continued to crawl forward, further extending the trail of blood behind him, his movements more slow and haggard. His life essence seemed to be dripping away from him, and it was obvious I was watching the final moments of someone tortured to the point of death, once again.
A voice began to speak. It emanated from above us, broken and distorted, probably coming from some sort of P.A system. It was calm and somewhat cheerful in the way it spoke, as if everything going on was just a normal occurrence.
Welcome, all visitors, to the newest attraction to the human zoo. A lovely giraffe, created by slowly tearing apart pieces of his neck, and replacing it with larger, more appropriate pieces of human flesh.
I winced. That did not sound pretty.
A slow process, yes. But look at the end result! Isn't he beautiful? Undoubtedly, much better than his original form, wouldn't you agree, Jonathan?
I looked up, almost instinctively. That was my name.
Anyways, I just wanted to say a big thank you for volunteering a rather fine subject to add to my collection. I just know you'll enjoy the wonderful things I have in store for you!
The voice stopped speaking, and I became aware of two things at once.
A sharp, loud noise of metal striking metal, that was over just as it began, came from the far right hand side, on the other side of the room. A gunshot.
And to my left, Thompson's leg seemed to jerk backwards, causing him to keel over and fall on top of himself, blood spurting from an area just above his knee. A bullet wound.
I did the one thing anyone faced with an unseen gunman in a room would do. Duck and dive for cover. Fear is a primary motivator, after all. And I was scared shitless. I found myself behind a stack of boxes, which to my best guess, was blocking the gunner's line of view. I stood still, chest heaving from adrenaline and fear, and assessed the situation.
Thompson was lying on the ground, unmoving. He must of hit his head on the way down. Eddison was directly to my right, having chosen the same pile of boxes to hide behind as me. Ramirez was unaccounted for, and we had a gunman on the loose. It wasn't looking good.
And then the overhead light turned off.
Nothing makes your heart beat faster than the panic of suddenly being thrust into darkness. I heard the patter of footsteps ahead of me, close to where Thompson lay. It could have been Ramirez, looking to help him. Or the gunner, looking to finish the job. I hoped it was Ramirez.
I heard more footsteps. Heavier. Louder. More than one person. I contemplated making a dash for Thompson, grabbing him and getting the hell out of there. But he was too heavy for that. I turned to Eddison, to see if he had any idea what to do, when the light turned back on. I looked at my surroundings.
The giraffe-man was on the floor, unmoving. Dead, or close to it.
Ramirez was slumped over a box on the far side of the room. Dead, or close to it.
Thompson was gone.
The gunner was gone.
Eddison helped me carry Ramirez back to our vehicle. He had bruises all over his body, from what looked to be a fistfight, but he was still breathing for the most part. I couldn't say the same for the giraffe-man, however.
We had the rest of the warehouse sweeped, but nothing came up at all. It had apparently been cleaned of all evidence beforehand, in preparation of our arrival. Or never even used at all.
It was hard to fathom it all. I had lost Thompson, and come back with a man with a 25 foot long neck instead. Thompson was out there, looking like God knows what. Ramirez was in hospital, badly beaten. Eddison was shaken up, understandably. I was scared. Everyone was scared.
But it was the words spoken out of that P.A system that bothered me the most. The way that they said the giraffe-man's neck was made up of much larger pieces of human flesh. As if they had more humans with them. And judging by the size of the neck, a lot more than one.
There were people still out there, besides Thompson.
A lot more people.
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It should be in the style of Spyro/Crash Bandicoot, where the game is a recreation of the original using modern game design and modern aesthetic appeal.
For the look, though. So Rush had a unique thing going for it. It had the player be a 3D model, but everything else was a sprite. Making Sonic and Blaze pop but also letting the world look appealing. This, in turn, makes the bosses stand out due to them being 3D Models too.
To keep that charm but have it work for a modern console, Have the whole thing be 2D hand-drawn animation. I would say like the remake of Wonderboy (Which do check out; the entire game is traditionally animated, and it's beautiful. You can also switch between old NES Image/ Chiptune Music and the new look/Orchestral with a button. ) The benefit is that this is a design style that ages like wine. Look at Wario Land Shake It. That game is 15 years old. It is about three generations behind. The only thing that tells you it's age. It is the fact that being a Wii game, it's standard definition.
The tricky part would be Bosses. A solution would be the Paper Mario route, where the model is 3-D. However, its animations and assets are hand-drawn. This will allow bosses and things like the adventure ocean mode to stay. While not using 3-D models that would stick out jarringly.
Now the fun part. The extras!
Due to the games being recreations minus visual upgrades and noticeable changes needed due to the lack of a duel screen. I'm just going to skip over that. A fun remaster includes extra stuff to incentive beating the game again.
I'm a sucker for the cast, and I think they would be perfect as playable options after a criteria is met. Once a character is unlocked, they can be played in any level that has been beaten. Unless I clarify their gameplay style, assume it would be similar to Sonic/Blaze minus the Boost. All of them should use the boost meter in unique ways. Here's how it would go:

• Group A: The Classics Tails, Amy, Big, and Knuckles.
  • They would be unlocked after Rush.
  • Tails: Plays like Sonic, but his Boost Meter is now a flight meter. You can use the button to propel yourself upwards drastically. He would have a lower top speed, and the trick system would fill his gage slower. Also, he would have a slow descent.
  • Amy: Not quite sure, but incorporate her hammer.
  • Knuckles: He can climb and glide like he usually does for his Boost Meter. Have him be able to rocket in whatever direction he is facing like a torpedo.
  • Big: slowest, but to make him still fun. He can use his Fishing Rod as a tether mechanic to swing across gaps and attack enemies. The boost meter determines how many lines you have to work with.
• Group B: The Dream Era Shadow, Rouge, Omega, and Cream.
• They would be unlocked after Adventure.
  • Shadow: Obvious Sonic clone, but his Boost would be Chaos control instead. Allowing him to pause time for as long as the button is held.
  • Rouge: Knuckles clone, but she has a faster gliding speed/lower climbing speed. Her Boost would be the ability to rocket upwards, similar to Tails.
  • Cream: Tails clone, but slower with a faster glide-like decent. Her Boost would be calling Cheese to create a shield around her, protecting her from all obstacles, including pitfalls. It would require a full boost meter and acts like a consumable. (I'm trying to think of something worth using but not broken)
  • Omega: He can Boost, but his Boost would work the opposite of Sonic and Blaze instead of being a meter that goes down. It goes up with the idea that if you overheat him. You can't boost again until he completely cools down and significantly slows.
• Group C: The Modern Crew. Charmy, Espio, Vector, and Silver.
• Unlocked after beating Colors DS (yes, I count it as a Rush title)
  • Charmy: I'm still determining. I want it so he can fly indefinitely but so he's also not broken.
  • Espio: Ability to walk/run up vertical walls without a slope. The boost trigger would be a grapple. Unlike Big, there is no limit to the length. However, it acts as a consumable. Meaning the player would only have at most 2 for consecutive use.
  • Vector: His Boost trigger will be a mid-air dash in any direction. It can be charged using the meter. The longer it's charged and the more the meter is used, the farther he'll go. It can be charged mid-air. I will also add that he can freely swim in the water and won't lose speed.
  • Silver: Blaze Clone but slower and with a more extended hover. Short Boost gauge, but can be used mid-air without falling.
• Group D: The Hidden Gems
• Secret Characters that would require challenges or outside thinking to unlock: Marine, Jet/Wave/Storm, Metal, Whisper, and Tangle.
  • Marine: I don't know; I really don't care about her. Fans of her would like the chance to use her. She can freely swim without losing speed.
  • Jet/Wave/Storm: Direct clones with only looks being a difference. All unlocked at once. Gameplay would be an infinite snowboarding gimmick. To avoid soft locks, they would be able to dismount. They would be very slow. They are slower than Big off their boards. Boards will increasingly get faster if they do not hit an obstacle. The boost button instead acts as a break.
  • Metal Sonic: Sonic clone but with Omegas boost gauge instead.
  • Whisper: I should clarify that in the Color Levels. Any character can use the wisp stuff. It's not a Sonic-only thing. Whisper, however, can fire her gun in any level to recreate a wisp action. It would require a full gauge, but the player can select any wisp action.
  • Tangle: Her Boost trigger would resemble Vectors but instead act as a slingshot. It can go further and charges faster but can't be charged mid air.

I've been playing all three games for the first time and I'm having a lot of fun.

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May 2023 Choice:

• Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters
• Bendy and the Dark Revival
• Builder Simulator
• The Invisible Hand

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April 2023 Choice:

• Revita

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March 2023 Choice:

• Jurassic World Evolution 2
• Hero's Hour

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February 2023 Choice:

• Fallout 1
• Othercide
• Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel
• Five Dates

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Survival Instinct:

• SCUM
• Starsand
• State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
• SurrounDead

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Fighting Farmers:

• Forager
• Kitaria Fables
• Re: Legend
• Serin Fate
• Spirit of the Island
• Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands

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In Case You Missed It: Gems of 2022

• Haiku, the Robot
• PowerSlave Exhumed
• Source of Madness
• Submerged: Hidden Depths

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January 2023 Choice:

• Encased: A Sci-fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG
• Hokko Life
• OlliOlli World - RAD Edition

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Black Friday VR Voyager's Pack:

• A Fisherman's Tale
• Acron: Attack of the Squirrels
• Car Mechanic Simulator VR
• Cook-Out
• The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets
• I Expect You To Die
• Sairento VR
• Shooty Fruity
• SUPERHOT VR
• Until You Fall
• The Wizards - Dark Times

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November 2022 Choice:

• Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
• Unmetal
• Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

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October 2022 Choice:

• Disciples: Liberation
• Epic Chef
• Railroad Corporation

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Starlight Children's Foundation Games:

• Day of the Tentacle Remastered
• Full Throttle Remastered
• Grim Fandango Remastered
• Pinball FX3 DLCs
• Star Wars - Knights of the Old Republic
• Star Wars - Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords
• Star Wars - The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition
• Star Wars Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
• Star Wars Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast

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Valiant VR Bundle:

• Budget Cuts 2
• HARD BULLET

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2K Megahits Bundle

• BioShock: The Collection
• Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe
• The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour
• Mafia: Definitive Edition
• PGA 2K21
• Sid Meier's Civilization VI
• WWE 2K Battlegrounds + Ultimate Brawler Pass
• X-COM: Ultimate Collection

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LEGO At the Movies Games:

• LEGO Marvel's Avengers
• The LEGO Movie - Videogame
• The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame
• LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game

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September Choice Games:

• Just Cause 4: Complete Edition
• Crown Trick

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August Choice Games:

• Emily is Away <3
• Gas Station Simulator
• Omno

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July Choice Games:

• Legend of Keppers
• Lawn Mowing Simulator
• Yes, Your Grace
• Atom RPG Trudograd

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High Tier:

• 7 Billion Humans
• A Game of Thrones: The Board Game
• Amnesia: Rebirth
• Arizona Sunshine
• BATTLETECH
• Beyond Blue
• Cook-Out VR
• Crawl
• Dead by Daylight
• DMC: Devil May Cry
• ELEX
• Gears 5
• Generation Zero
• Gods Will Fall - Valiant Edition
• Golf It! x2
• House Flipper
• Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
• Kerbal Space Program
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance
• Kingdom Two Crowns x2
• The Long Dark
• Marvels Avengers: Standard Edition (might keep)
• Metro Exodus
• Monster Hunter: World
• NASCAR Heat 5 + Playoff Pack
• NASCAR Heat 5 + Ultimate Pass
• No Time to Relax
• Pistol Whip VR
• PGA Tour 2K21
• Phoenix Point: Year One Edition
• Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
• Project Winter
• RPG Maker VX Ace x2 + lots of DLCs (just ask)
• Saints Row: The Third - Full Package
• Scythe Digital Edition
• Starbound
• Swords & Souls: Neverseen
• SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
• Team Sonic Racing
• theHunter: Call of the Wild x3
• Trailmakers Deluxe Edition
• Trover Saves the Universe VR
• Universe Sandbox
• The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
• Warhammer Chaosbane: Slayer Edition
• We Were Here Too

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Medium Tier:

• 112 Operator
• Beyond the Wire
• Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
• Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics
• Desolate
• El Hijo - A Wild West Tale
• Endless Space 2
• Endzone - A World Apart
• Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
• GRID 2019
• Heliborne - Collection
• House Flipper VR
• Huniepop
• Imperator Rome
• Killing Floor Incursion
• LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
• LEGO Batman 3 Beyond Gotham Premium Edition
• The Lord of the Rings Adventure Card Game x2
• Memories of Mars
• Never Alone
• Overlord: Ultimate Evil Collection
• Primal Carnage: Extinction
• Quest Hunter
• Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
• Ryse: Son of Rome
• Skullgirls 2nd Encore
• Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed Collection
• Sonic Lost World
• Space Crew: Legendary Edition
• Splendor x2 + The Cities and Strongholds DLCs
• Star Wars Squadrons (Origin key)
• Street Fighter V
• SUPERHOT
• Townscaper
• Trine 2: Complete Story
• Ultra Street Fighter IV
• Victoria II
• Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide Collector's Edition
• Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
• We Happy Few

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Low Tier:

• Act of Aggression - Reboot Edition
• The Battle of Polytopia
• Book of Demons
• Brawlout
• Bridge Builder Racer
• Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
• Close to the Sun x2
• Detention
• Dirt Rally
• Dungeons 3
• Enslaved Odyssey to the West Premium Edition
• Espire VR
• F1 Race Stars Complete Edition
• Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark x2
• Fling to the Finish
• Full Throttle Remastered
• Guns, Gore, and Cannoli
• Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
• Iconoclasts x2
• Legends of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
• The Letter Horror Visual Novel
• Lucius
• Magicka
• Mordheim: City of the Damned x2
• Out of Space
• PAYDAY 2
• PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate + Shooter Bundle
• Quiplash
• Rise of Industry + 2130 DLC
• Rise of Insanity
• Sheltered
• Shift Happens
• Small World + Cursed DLC
• Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing
• Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode 1
• Sparkle 2
• Supreme Ruler The Great War
• Tannenberg x2
• Tools Up!
• Tooth and Tail
• Total Tank Simulator
• Traffic Jams VR
• Tropico 4 Collector's Bundle
• V-Rally 4
• Vanishing Realms VR
• Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
• Voidigo
• Worms Rumble
• WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
• Yoku's Island Express
• Yooka-Laylee

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Very Low Tier:

• AER Memories of Old
• Ageless
• Alien Breed Trilogy
• All You Can Eat x2
• Archangel Hellfire - Fully Loaded
• Ballpoint Universe - Infinite
• Between the Stars
• Broken Age
• Combat Wings: Battle of Britain
• Crookz the Big Heist
• Crowntakers
• Crusader Kings Complete
• Deadly Days
• Deployment
• Detached
• Dino D-Day
• Drawful 2
• Earth 2150 Trilogy
• Enclave
• Endless Space - Collection x2
• Enforcer: Police Crime Action
• GoNNER
• GRIP: Combat Racing Artifex DLC x2
• Hiveswap Friendsim
• Homeworld Remastered Collection
• I Am Not a Monster: First Contact
• Imperial Glory
• In Between x2
• Iron Fisticle
• Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire + Classic DLC
• KnightShift
• Knights of Pen and Paper 2 x2
• Leisure Suit Larry - Manga Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored
• Leisure Suit Larry 1 - In the Land of the Lounge Lizards
• Leisure Suit Larry 2 - Looking for Love (In Several Wrong Places)
• Leisure Suit Larry 3 - Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals
• Leisure Suit Larry 5 - Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work
• Leisure Suit Larry 6 - Shape Up Or Slip Out
• Leisure Suit Larry 7 - Love for Sail
• Love Letter x2
• Magicka
• Men of War
• Milky Way Prince - Vampire Star
• MirrorMoon EP
• Mugsters
• Murderous Pursuits
• Newt One x2
• Nimbatus - The Space Drone Constructor
• Off-Road Drive
• Oh My Godheads
• One Finger Death Punch 2
• Overload
• Overlord II
• Overruled
• Pac-Man 256
• Pesterquest x2
• Porcunipine
• Realpolitiks
• Rebel Cops
• Rebel Galaxy
• Regular Human Basketball
• Save Jesus
• Septerra Core
• Sir, You Are Being Hunted
• Starcrossed x2
• Star Wolves 3: Civil War
• Steamburg
• Sudden Strike Gold
• Super 3-D Noah's Ark
• Swords of Gurrah
• Table Manners: Physics-Based Dating Game
• Tacoma x3
• Talisman: Origins
• Teleglitch: Die More Edition
• Tempest Pirate Action RPG
• Tropico 3 Gold Edition
• The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day
• Warlock - Master of the Arcane
• World War II: Panzer Claws
• World's Dawn
• Xenus 2 White Gold
• Ylands Exploration Pack DLC
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK HEADRUSH
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK MOVIES
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK SPORTS
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK TELEVISION
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 1 XL
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 2
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 3
• YOU DON'T KNOW JACK Vol. 4: The Ride

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Want:

• PayPal (US) -- Priority
• TF2 Keys
• Sacks of Gems
• Steam Inventory Gifts
• Wishlist
• Game offers I plan on claiming

Here are three seemingly unrelated gameplay flaws of BOTW and TOTK:

• repeatedly having to swap outfits for specific abilities/buffs gets annoying
• permanent progression in these games sometimes feels lacking
• combat often doesn't feel incentivized enough

What I think they all have in common is that a well-balanced skill tree mechanic could have addressed all of them.

1. Many of the gear buffs such as attack up, stealth up, and climbing speed, would have worked well as incremental skill tree upgrades. Some, climbing speed in particular, feel like they should just be permanent attributes for link, as they are so useful that having to swap outfits to access them just gets annoying. Outfits could still have unique attributes, such as weather protection and maybe elemental resistances. Players could experiment with different combinations within the skill tree and different outfits/weapons to create "builds" for different playstyles.
2. Having this kind of a reward/progression system could allow for a new kind of collectible, one that mostly comes from enemy parts. Let's say there's a shop owner who can melt down enemy parts into some currency to be used in the skill tree, similar to how Zonaite gets forged into new battery upgrades. Low level enemies would be a low conversion, while high level enemies and miniboss parts would net big payouts.
3. This would address combat usually not being worth it. Fighting enemies really just gives you stuff so you can fight more enemies, but this gameplay loop is way too closed and doesn't work if you prefer to just avoid combat or you already have a good weapon inventory. With a skill tree unlocked by engaging in combat, now you might be motivated to fight that lynel not just for his spear, but so that you can swim faster, have an easier time climbing, etc.

If done wrong this could obviously become too grindy, but that could easily be avoided. As long as no essential upgrades are hidden behind grinding enemies, and the player can advance in the skill tree a decent amount just by playing normally, I think this kind of mechanic would add a lot to player progression and combat.

This started as a worldbuilding/D&D before it took a hard swerve. So its about the Shadow Man. He's the boogeyman. He's mental illness. He's those childhood fears that never went away. It got a little too real for me writing this, not gunna lie. But I hope it gets under your skin as much as it has mine.
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The Shadow Man's Lullaby
Call me vile, call me knave, call me naught but ill-behaved.
Long I stalk, without a sound. In shadowed realms, I roam unbound.
With heart of pitch, and voice of shade, past my lips, truths’ forbade.
Lurking close, beyond your bounds, I skulk unknown, and shan’t be found.
Through lightless hearths I spread my plague. Where souls, once proud, all but fade.
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Call me twisted, call me cruel, call me naught the wisen’d fool.
Where whispers wail, and secrets lie, in darkest depths, your hopes’ confined.
With eyes that pierce, and swim like pools, I’ve come for you, to seek my dual.
I hear your thoughts, your silent cries, in labyrinths wrought by troubled minds.
Step by step, you’re overruled, by fears that feed on flesh and gruel.
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Call me haunting, call me spawn, call me naught your humble pawn.
Near I draw, to earn your blame. To sow distrust and cause you pain.
When light is spent, and day is gone, I prey on all who’ve come undone,
Whose doubts convene with hidden shames. Those bold enough to seek my name.
So hold yourself, this won’t be fun. Just pray you last until the dawn.

How Clumsy you are, Miss Ueno!!

Extra Info and Links

ANN MAL Anilist Wikipedia Crunchyroll

Schedule

Episode	Title	Date	Episode	Title	Date
EP 01	["ROCKER-KUN / KUMATANDER NO. 2"]()	June 13th	EP 8	["COITSU NATE LUNA D/Pero-Lilion"]()	June 20th
EP 02	["DASH-TAN / 1-7-6 PROTECTIVE GEAR"]()	June 14th	EP 9	["JIGATIGHTS / SQ-WATER"]()	June 21st
EP 03	["THE KILT HIDE / GARAKUTAN"]()	June 15th	EP 10	["KANCHIKAN / REPARA-TE"]()	June 22nd
EP 04	["UENO NO. 13 / The SummonStat"]()	June 16th	EP 11	["INVISI-BLOOMER / THE REAR-SKIRT"]()	June 23rd
EP 05	["THE P-SPECTER / THE PE RESERVER"]()	June 17th	EP 12	["GAN-Q / BALLET-TAN"]()	June 24th
EP 06	["II UMBRELLA / E-Q BOOSTER"]()	June 18th	Completed	["Series Discussion"]()	June 25th
EP 07	["PANTY ROTI / THE GATCHA-PORTER"]()	June 19th

Synopsis:
"Ueno-san, you're cringe"
As the head of her middle school's science club, it's only fitting that Ueno is also a brilliant inventor. With devices that can convert any liquid into drinkable water, deodorize the most foul smells, or even generate dark matter to be used as a means of concealment, it seems like nothing is beyond Ueno's capabilities. However, she doesn't invent these devices for the advancement of mankind. Rather, the one force that motivates her is love, the only phenomenon she can't quite figure out.
Ueno is head over heels for Tanaka, her nonchalant fellow club member. Yet, because she is too nervous to confess her love and he is too oblivious to notice her affection, her love life is completely stagnant. In Ueno's mind, if she could just expose him to perverted situations, then surely he'd get flustered and fall for her, right? Assisted by her stone-faced classmate and dedicated wingwoman Yamashita, Ueno employs her many inventions on Tanaka in a lewd manner in hopes that he may one day understand how she feels.

Why should you watch it?

I mean, isn't the answer obvious? How Clumsy you are, Miss Ueno is a ten volume manga from Tugeneko, a 4koma specialist who has a history of slice of life comedies in Care to Caret and Swim Team, the slice of life about girls going about their day to day lives in swimsuits. Anyway, the bloke has a history of questionably lewd comedies and that's right up our Rewatch Group's tastes! This one is even heavily inspired by Doraemon. We all grew up with Doraemon right?
Ueno itself ran from 2015 to 2022 and got itself a neat little 15 minute comedy skit anime in 2019, which is what we'll be watching this month. It's not long, pretty comfy, and will be loaded with more questionable content than you can shake a phallic looking stick at. The anime came from our friends as Lesprit, famous for some weird capybara anime? and the director, Tomohiro Tsukimisato, did... rockman? He worked on one of the Battle Network anime and on Kirakira Kirari. And Tanuki to Kitsune.
It stars Yu Serizawa who everyone here loves as Shera from Demon Lord, as Ueno and features Miku Ito singing our banger op! There is also an English dub available but I'm sure my rewatchers are too cultured to watch a dub, RIGHT!? It has a nice cast tho. Hillary Haig as Ueno, Monika Rial as Yamashita. It also has "Patty Cakes" playing Mizuna. There's no way that's right? XD
So, if I haven't convinced you to watch Ueno yet then please sample a couple extra cultured clips that will explain the show better than looking at its iffy cast history~ We have a highlight clip from Nekomanscer lovingly referring to Ueno as The Pee Drinking Anime. The phone charging scene~ And of course the tights smelling scene. We've got so much more! Aaand this is my birthday rewatch so you're all obligated to come~ 12 episodes, 15 minute runtime, lifetime of trauma! Let's fucking gooo!
The series is available to steam on HiDive, Crunchyroll, and I think a lot of them are on YouTube right now too!

Fun Stuff

Simple and clean!! We've got our normal Questions of the Day, although I may cut down the number depending on how much actually happens each episode. We will have Comments of the Day!! I'll be stealing highlights from whoever leaves the most interesting insights day to day. I only accept comments coming from watchers who have replied to three other rewatchers however!! Don't be shy, we're all in the same boat here. I also have one final section... that will more than likely flop again but I'm gonna beat this dead horse until it works!
Abyssbringer's "What is the thematic purpose of this scene corner!!"
In this section I will be posting a preview pic of the following episode. Your challenge is to dedicate a small write up about the "thematic" purpose of said scene~ The best submission will get a dedicated spot in our patented Abyssbringer's "What is the thematic purpose of this scene winner's corner!!"
So to be clear, check the preview that I will be posting each day, be sure to write an extra addidum or quip filled monologue about that particular scene/screenshot, and include it in your post! For examples please check out Ichigo Mashimaro and Kodomo no Jikan or Kunoichi Tsubaki! Just to be clear this section is made for a bit of fun. If you don't understand it, please check with me and I'll explain it further. I'm gonna make this a thing if its the last thing I do!!
[Weekly reminder]() [24H Reminder]()

Dates, times and plans

I plan for the rewatch to begin on Tuesday the 13th of June at 22:00 UTC, 17:00 EST 16:00 CST, 15:00 MST, 14:00 PST So 10pm UK time. We will be doing one episode per day with a series discussion to wrap up.
And so! You must drink my urine, HelioA!!

Here's our top 32 games of 2017, and from here will see which have what it takes to win!

1. A Hat in Time
2. Assassin’s Creed Origins
3. Call of Duty: WWII
4. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
5. Cuphead
6. Detention
7. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
8. Divinity: Original Sin II
9. Doki Doki Literature Club!
10. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
11. Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
12. The Evil Within 2
13. Fortnite
14. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
15. Gravity Rush 2
16. The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve
17. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
18. Hollow Knight
19. Horizon Zero Dawn
20. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
21. Life is Strange: Before the Storm
22. Little Nightmares
23. NieR: Automata
24. Night in the Woods
25. Prey
26. Rain World
27. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
28. Sonic Mania
29. South Park: The Fractured But Whole
30. Super Mario Odyssey
31. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
32. What Remains of Edith Finch

Place your votes here!
You have 48 hours to vote before the polls close, the results are tallied, and the second round will begin. Happy voting to you all!
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Nomination Results
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PREVIOUS GAME OF THE YEAR WINNERS:
2018: Red Dead Redemption 2
2019: Hades
2020: DOOM Eternal
2021: Resident Evil Village
2022: Elden Ring

Here's our top 32 games of 2017, and from here will see which have what it takes to win!

1. A Hat in Time
2. Assassin’s Creed Origins
3. Call of Duty: WWII
4. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
5. Cuphead
6. Detention
7. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
8. Divinity: Original Sin II
9. Doki Doki Literature Club!
10. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
11. Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
12. The Evil Within 2
13. Fortnite
14. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
15. Gravity Rush 2
16. The Great Ace Attorney 2: Resolve
17. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
18. Hollow Knight
19. Horizon Zero Dawn
20. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
21. Life is Strange: Before the Storm
22. Little Nightmares
23. NieR: Automata
24. Night in the Woods
25. Prey
26. Rain World
27. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
28. Sonic Mania
29. South Park: The Fractured But Whole
30. Super Mario Odyssey
31. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
32. What Remains of Edith Finch

Place your votes here!
You have 48 hours to vote before the polls close, the results are tallied, and the second round will begin. Happy voting to you all!
-----
Nomination Results
-----
PREVIOUS GAME OF THE YEAR WINNERS:
2018: Red Dead Redemption 2
2019: Hades
2020: DOOM Eternal
2021: Resident Evil Village
2022: Elden Ring