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@quiddie it may bring you joy to know that the belligerent salt goblin's cry of "Uppies!" to Binx is now how my wife & I routinely ask each other for assistance off the couch. Or bed. Or sometimes chair, my knees are older than I am.

Anyway, you've brought joy into the world, and people should watch a Court of Fey & Flowers!

Talkative

Has anyone submitted any the Hush Sound redacteds?

there was one each for bob and greta i think!

Placa PRETA🔳 breve a venda!🚀 Kadett GS 1991, pensa num carro esperto! 👀 . . . . . #kadett #opel #opelkadett #kadettgs #gs #chevrolet #gm #opelkadett #opelclassic #kadetteiros #oldschool #recaro#oldtimer #opelmotorsport #kadettworld #classiccars #antigosporai #cars (em Campinas, Sao Paulo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgwXSV4OipJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

1968 GM Dream Sequence Edition Ad. USA. Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, Buick GS 400 and Oldsmobile 4-4-2.

I'm sure there are other posts going around with more detailed breakdowns of the mechanics in A Court of Fey and Flowers, but since Good Society is my favorite ttrpg, I'm going to gush about it.

The letter-writing and rumor-spreading phases are both taken with minimal tweaks from the Regency fiction game Good Society, and the Reputation mechanic they're using is very similar to the one in GS. I think Aabria is using their Monologue Tokens as a less limited GM power, too--GS has all players able to spend tokens to get another player to dramatically narrate their inner thoughts. Basically, if you would like to play a game with a lot of importance placed on social interactions (especially if your brain is releasing lots of chemicals over Rue/Hob or the bird twins needing to impress their grandfather, or the duel or the parties, or the secrets or the yearning), GS is really tailor made for that, and it's a smooth, well-made experience. They even provide pre-done spreadsheets for online sessions to copy and share!

I have a lot of trouble actually playing dnd myself (too many moves to think about, too much emphasis on numerical power), so Good Society's basic play experience, which is all about saying "I do this" and trading points to make sure everyone gets equal opportunities, is a lot calmer and more intuitive for me. It doesn't have a combat mechanic, but it would be easy to add one, and it does have expansions that deal with genre play...including one explicitly about a fae court. What I'm saying is that this is a very achievable and fun experience, check it out and doctor it to your taste!

'Bossanv 1', 'Bossanv 2' & 'Bossanv 3' from the kawai acr-20 (1995)

a pleasant midi sequencer/tone module/accompaniment box with a boxy vibe i find strangely cute. it is a GM box (tone-wise) and actually has more than 128 tones, but the 98 additional tones are mapped with the names and bank+program numbers of a reduced set of the roland sc-55mkii variation tones. so its like, slightly GS-compatible?? v interesting

(While sid is snarling at the new giritina cause yesh) so Ren you are the giritnia of this world? It's nice to meet you

Z ez, M gm! Lx'j e cpkavyii gs sehx psh xuo!

//Translation under cut

I am, I am! It's a pleasure to meet you too!

p10

ワイはFM音源の時代も好きだったしGM/GS/XG音源の時代も好きだったしサウンドレコーディングしてCD作ってM3で売ったりMuzie にupしたりする時代も好きだった。

[B! DTM] DTMって市場自体が、霞のように消えちゃったんだろ｜TAK-H.NET

it was on purpose I guess

some more uh... explainin...

frühlingsausfahrt 2009 by BiERLOS a.k.a. photörhead.ch Via Flickr: erste gemeinsame ausfahrt im frühling 2009

I want make out with Greta (from Hush S0und) passionately, I want to kiss her neck, grab her boobs and suck the nipples, I want everything. She's so fucking hot

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5 Sleeper Cars You Never Considered

5. 1997-1999 W210 Mercedes Benz E300 TurboDiesel

We’re starting this list with a lesser known beast, at least in North America. From 1997-1999, Mercedes Benz produced the W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, featuring the OM606, inline 6, turbocharged diesel making a whopping 170 horsepower and 240lb-ft of torque. Granted, it may not be much of a sleeper in stock form, but the W210 E300TD hides a monster underneath it’s hood. Daimler’s OM606 in turbocharged form is known to reliably make big power, and is colloquially known as the diesel 2JZ. Simple mods, like a piggy back ECU, can easily unlock up to an extra 100 horsepower and torque; while more impressive, big turbo builds are known to get into the 600 club with ease. 

While more common in Europe and Asia, a sedan variant of the W210 E300TD was brought to the US, and can be found anywhere from $6,000-$10,000 in 2023 depending on mileage and condition. Values are starting to climb as the aftermarket community is realizing the tuning potential of these robust engines, so I’d keep a keen eye out for a good deal on one before they become subject to the drift tax. 

4. 2009 Chevrolet HHR SS Panel Van

Made for just a single model year, the Chevrolet HHR SS Panel Van is on the short-list for becoming a collector car. Largely a product of the age of the nostalgic, classic recreations of the early 2000s, GM found it fitting to add the proven Cobalt SS powertrain to the HHR platform. Featuring the familiar, 260 horsepower, 260lb-ft torque, Ecotech Turbo-4 and 5-speed manual, the HHR SS was a sleeper right out of the box. Factoring in the significant aftermarket support, the practicality of a panel van was the pièce de résistance of the HHR platform. 

With the HHR SS Panel being sold only in 2009 and in extremely low quantities, it’s a challenge to find any for sale. Don’t be surprised to see figures over $20,000 for a decently maintained example. 

3. 2019 Buick Regal GS 

While not the “sportiest” option on this list, the 2019 Buick Regal GS offered a middle-of-the-road option in the mid-size sport sedan class. With a 3.6 liter V6 making 310 horsepower and 282lb-ft of torque mated up to a 9-speed automatic driving all four wheels, it wasn’t exactly a slouch. From the factory, it offers 5.4 second 0-60 sprints, making it a solid stoplight racer. Its Buick nameplate, poor marketing, and lack of aftermarket support led to few sales, and even fewer knowing the significance of the “GS” badging. This makes for an ideal, under-the-radar sleeper. 

Being a newer model on this list, it’s not uncommon to find a Regal GS selling for over $30k, especially with lower mileage. 

2. 2017-2020 Lincoln MKZ 3.0TT AWD/2017-2019 Ford Fusion Sport 

The Lincoln MKZ 3.0TT AWD and Ford Fusion Sport share a spotlight on this list, just as they shared most everything else. Built on the same platform, there are only a few key differences between the models. The 2017-2019 Fusion Sport was largely a parts bin special, featuring brakes from the Ford Edge Sport, adaptive suspension from the shared MKZ, and Ford’s widely used 2.7 twin turbo, Ecoboost V6 driving all four wheels. This produced an impressive 325 horsepower and 380lb-ft of torque, competent handling, and total sleeper status as the general public would struggle to find the difference between the Sport, and the Fusions on their local rental car lot. The MKZ took it a step further, though, using Ford’s 3.0 twin turbo V6, cranking out 400 horsepower and matching torque from the factory. Similar to the Fusion, the MKZ 3.0TT AWD is hard to separate from its hybrid and lower trims commonly used for Uber Black, but it’s proven itself to be a straight line beast. From the factory, the MKZ would hit 60mph in 5 seconds flat, and on to a 13.5 second quarter mile. With just a few supporting mods and a tune, these cars make enough power to shave a full second off of those times with ease, provided you don’t snap an axle on the launch. If you’re a glutton for torque steer, the engineers at Ford thought it’d be fun to offer the same, 3 liter, twin turbo, V6 powertrain with front wheel drive, albeit with 50 less horsepower. 

Being produced until 2020, the MKZ is another newer entry on the list, and prices tend to range from $25k-40k depending on mileage, trim, and options. While offering fewer luxury features, the Fusion Sport is typically more budget friendly, ranging from $18k-30k.

1. 2007 Mercedes Benz R63 AMG

Yes, Mercedes Benz earned two spots on this list, but I assure you, this is well deserved. While it’s up for debate as to what car segment the R-Class belongs to, it’s commonly referred to as a minivan. Having three rows of seats, a slightly elevated driving position, and being optimized for luxurious family cruises, it’s hard to imagine how this made it to the number one spot on our list. Enter the R63 AMG. The mad scientists in Stuttgart crammed the iconic 6.2 liter, naturally aspirated, M156 V8 under the hood. It made 503 horsepower and 465lb-ft of torque, driving all four wheels via the AMG Speedshift 7G-Tronic 7 speed transmission. Despite being a heavyweight at over 5000lbs, the R63 rocketed you and your 5 additional passengers and their luggage to 60mph in around 4.5 seconds. Aside from the AMG badging, the R63 is as inconspicuous as they come, that is until the roar of the V8 comes screaming past you at over 7,000RPM. 

Finding an R63 is tricky. With only 200 made for one model year, they tend to sell between $30-$50k according to the listings on Bring a Trailer.