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dragonomatopoeia · 6 months

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Air's End-of-Year Youtube Video Rec-List Round-Up

In light of recent events and also because I wanted to, I have put together a rec list of various (mostly longform) videos that I've enjoyed this year. Not all of these videos were released this year, however-- I just happened to see them for the first time in 2023. For readability and quality of life purposes, I have put this list under a readmore and divided the videos up by category, then creator, which means that some youtube channels might appear in multiple categories

I reserve the right to edit this later as I remember more videos, but I feel comfortable publishing it as is, considering it has almost 100 videos on it at this point

Cooking

Get Curried Chili Garlic Rosemary Chicken Recipe | How to Make Chili Garlic Rosemary Chicken at Home | Prateek Anardana Chicken Recipe | Delicious Himachal Style Anardana Chicken Recipe at Home | Chef Prateek Old Delhi Style Tangdi Kebab | How to Make Indian Starter Tangdi Kebab Recipe | Chef Prateek Dhawan

How to Cook That The $10 Million dollar lie (Betty Crocker) Debunking the Pink Sauce Controversy | How To Cook That Ann Reardon Top 7 Best Easy Lemon Recipes 🍋 | How To Cook That Ann Reardon Toxic Foods promoted on TikTok! | How To Cook That Ann Reardon Why is Pyrex exploding? | How To Cook That Ann Reardon

Library of Congress' Youtube Channel El Camino del Mole a New Orleans El Camino del Pan a Baltimore

Immaculate Bites LEMON BUNDT CAKE FIRECRACKER SHRIMP

Simply Mamá Cooks 3 EASY Beef Pot Roast Recipes perfect for the cold weather EASY Chicken Tamales Recipe | How To Make Tamales Easy NO-KNEAD Soft Dinner Rolls + FLUFFY From Scratch Milk Rolls Recipe Zuppa Toscana Recipe EASY | Olive Garden Potato Sausage Soup Recipe

Fraud, Grifts, and Scams

FoldingIdeas Contrepreneurs: The Mikkelsen Twins The Future is a Dead Mall - Decentraland and the Metaverse In Search Of A Flat Earth This is Financial Advice

Maggie Mae Fish Is the "Off-Grid" Lifestyle a Lie??

Münecat I Debunked Every "Body Language Expert" on Youtube The Problem with Tony Robbins (Deep-Dive - Pt.1) The Problem with Tony Robbins (Deep-Dive - Pt. 2)

Super Eyepatch Wolf The Bizarre World of Fake Martial Arts The Bizarre World of Fake Psychics, Faith Healers, and Mediums Influencer Courses are Garbage: The Dark Side of Content Creation Tom Nicholas Griftonomics: Why Scams are Everywhere Now

We're In Hell A History of Spam on the Internet Hustling America: I Can't Believe This Show Is Real The Problem with Voluntourism WE Charity & the Nonprofit Industrial Complex

Gaming

Hbomberguy Halcyon Dreams: The Legacy of Dragon's Lair

Jacob Geller Games that Aren't Games How Can We Bear to Throw Anything Away?

Li Speaks An Exploration of the Avata Star Sue-niverse It's Time For You To Play Flash Games Again The Strange Case of Kissing and Flirting Games Untangling the Lore of Devilish Hairdresser

Mandaloregaming The Mystery of the Druids: A Bizarre Adventure Game

People Make Games The Games Industry Must Not Stay Silent on Palestine Investigation: Who’s Telling the Truth about Disco Elysium? Working at Valve: 'A Fearless Adventure' or 'Lord of the Flies'?

PowerPak Dead Space 3 Is Worse Than I Thought King's Quest - The First Adventure Game King's Quest 2 - A Bridge Too Far... MyHouse.WAD - Inside Doom's Most Terrifying Mod Squirrel Stapler is Absolutely Nuts Tunic is Deceptively Brilliant

Super Bunnyhop Perusing Pentiment's Boisterous Bibliography

History

BobbyBroccoli The image you can't submit to journals anymore

Cambrian Chronicles Wikipedia's King who Doesn't Exist

Defunctland Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History

Elliot Sang How Tea Became European McMindfulness: When Capitalism Goes Buddhist

Intelexual Media Creating The Conservative New Right In The 1970s A Buffet of Black Food History

Kaz Rowe A Deep Dive into the Deadly World of Victorian Patent Medicine Why Have So Many People Seen Ghost Ships? Why the Myth of the Library of Alexandria Is Wrong

Kendra Gaylord 500 years of dollhouses and what it meant to teach girls Alice Austen, the 1880s photographer: her house, her photos, her love life What happened to cheap food? Diners, Automats, and affordable eating

Nerdsync Bonkers origins of superhero memes The Scandalous REAL Origin of Superman's Lois Lane Superman's Uncomfortable History with Nuclear Weapons

Premodernist Advice for time traveling to medieval Europe

Stepback History How The Vietnam War Birthed a Generation of White Terrorists OK Fine I’ll Talk About Ancient Apocalypse

Tantacrul Notation Must Die: The Battle For How We Read Music

Film and Television

Be Kind Rewind How Breakfast at Tiffany's Turned into a Totally Different Movie | Adapting a Classic Casting the Women of Valley of the Dolls | PT 1 The Making of Valley of the Dolls | PT 2 How the "Old Ladies N' Hijinks" Subgenre Became a Thing How a "Sacrilegious" Film Changed Hollywood Forever... So I watched BLONDE... Why Tallulah Bankhead Never Became a Movie Star

Big Joel The Song That Broke West Side Story

Cherrybepsi Can We Kill the Final Girl Trope Already?

Hazel weird & kinda scary tokusatsu girls

Jane Mulcahy The Lunacy of Teen Wolf (Part 1) What is the 'psycho biddy' genre?

Maggie Mae Fish BLACK CHRISTMAS Before & After "Me Too" The War on "Woke" Hollywood: A History of Blacklists and Strikes Why is Clint Eastwood

Princess Weekes Black Trauma vs. Black Horror Why Are There So Many Confederate Vampires? Why Don't Worry Darling Doesn't Work ...

Shanspeare EUPHORIA: Sam Levinson’s Unfulfilled Fantasy The Girlboss-ification of the Horror Genre TikTok Femininity Coaching and Aestheticizing Racism

Science and Technology

BobbyBroccoli The $21,000,000,000 hole in Texas The man who faked human cloning How to catch a criminal cloner

Eastman Museum's Youtube Channel Photographic Processes Series

Technology Connections What's the deal with the popcorn button?

Practical Engineering How Flood Tunnels Work What's the Difference Between Paint and Coatings? Why Is Desalination So Difficult? Why Railroads Don't Need Expansion Joints

#rec list #youtube video rec list

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castletown-cafe · 9 months

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Castletown Café Episode 27: Butterscotch-Cinnamon Pie

It's been 8 years.....doesn't seem like that long, does it? On September 15th, 2015, Undertale launched to the world and took the internet by storm, delighting gamers young and old and capturing their hearts and minds with the story, humor, memorable characters, and beautiful music. Without Undertale, there wouldn't be Deltarune.

It's safe to assume that the pie Kris stole between Chapters 1 and 2 as well as the pie Toriel later teaches Susie how to bake is the same pie from Undertale: butterscotch-cinnamon pie. It's the pie Toriel is known for in Undertale, where she asks you early on in the game which flavor you prefer. It doesn't matter if you choose cinnamon or butterscotch, because she later bakes you one delicious pie with both flavors included that compliment each other perfectly.

This pie is well known by fans to restore your health to full HP, regardless of the route you take (which effects how much max HP you have). It even has plot significance! If you know, you know.

Since Undertale's launch, I've made butterscotch-cinnamon pie every September to commemorate it's anniversary. In previous years, I followed pre-existing recipes, but this year, I have concocted my own! The results are a beautiful custard pie with a perfectly-set filling and it tastes as heavenly as the pies I'd made in the past!

While many butterscotch pie recipes out there include a meringue topping, I always opt for a cinnamon-vanilla whipped topping, inspired by @terribletriocreations butterscotch-cinnamon pie recipe. That said, I'd love to try out my butterscotch-cinnamon pie recipe with a meringue topping one of these days!

There are so many different ways to make butterscotch pie, from the simple to the advanced. You can make it with the browning butter method, or use butterscotch chips, or an easy brown sugar and butter custard filling. Mine is the latter category; great for any beginner and easy to make! Here we go!

BUTTERSCOTCH-CINNAMON PIE:

1 pie crust, pre-made or made from scratch

1 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar

3 tablespoons flour

3 tablespoons cornstarch

Pinch of salt

2 cups milk

4 egg yolks, divided

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cinnamon-Vanilla Whipped Topping:

1 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out pie crust and line a pie dish with it. Make sure the crust fits the dish, trim off any excess dough, and dock the bottom with a fork.

Crimp the edges of the crust around the rim of the pie dish. I do it by pinching the dough with my fingers and thumb, but using a fork or another utensil works, too.

In a small bowl, scramble one egg yolk with a little bit of water and brush the rim to gloss the edges of the pie.

Grab a sheet of foil and place in the pie, then fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake the crust for about 7-10 minutes. After that, remove it from the oven for a moment.

Remove the beans or pie weights and place a pie shield on the rim of the pie shell to prevent the crust rim from overcooking. If you don't have a pie shield, grab a sheet of foil and place it over the pie, cutting out the center where the filling should go. Instant pie shield! Now, bake your pie crust again for another 5-7 minutes, or until your crust is fully baked. Remove it from the oven yet again. If the crust puffs up at the bottom, squish it back down with a spoon.

In a small mixing bowl, beat 3 egg yolks and set aside.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together for 30 seconds, then slowly add the milk while continuing to whisk in order to prevent any clumps or lumps from forming.

Cook the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until it's nice and thick and is bubbling a wee bit.

Stir in the butter and keep cooking as the butter melts. After that, keep stirring and cooking for a few more minutes, then remove from heat.

With a ladle, slowly incorporate (while whisking) 1 cup of the hot butterscotch mixture into the egg yolks to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling from occurring. Once you've added and mixed it together, feel free to add just a little more butterscotch, slowly, to ensure that the eggs gradually got hot enough. Then simply pour your egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining butterscotch.

Return your butterscotch to medium heat and cook again for another 3 minutes or so, then stir in the vanilla and cinnamon until fully incorporated.

Pour that butterscotch filling into your prepared pie shell and bake once again for another 7-10 minutes. Remove your pie from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, your custard should be completely set and ready for the whipped topping!

In another mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon and beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Attach your decorating tip of choice to a piping bag and place it in a tall glass to fill it with the whipped cream. As you would with decorating a cake, pipe the whipped topping over your pie in any pattern or design you'd like. If you want, you can sprinkle the top with a little extra ground cinnamon for a finishing touch. Enjoy and stay determined! ❤

#castletown cafe #undertale #deltarune #undertale 8th anniversary #butterscotch cinnamon pie #cw food #toriel #my art #deltarune fanart #undertale fanart #undertale inspired recipe #deltarune inspired recipe #sorry for accidentally deleting this im drunk

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bluegekk0 · 5 months

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So I have a question.

First of all, since I don’t quite feel like going through all of your posts for one detail, what’s FPKs spiritual status or whatever? Has he regressed in part? If he’s still a god have his domains/aspects shifted with the feralisation?

Secondly, what of the rest of Hallownests pantheon (Not the Godseeker pantheons I mean the remaining higher beings of Hallownest, and I suppose the more special creatures like Bardoon since otherwise that’s a really short list)? How are their relations with FPK? Have they even met again? Do they even know he lives?

Hi! I have a tag for the most important ask responses and other AU related posts, both for the story as well as for understanding the characters better, the tag is #save. In case this link doesn't work properly, all of my tags are pinned to my blog, so I recommend checking that out!

I also have some responses related to the topic of gods in the AU, as well as where FPK lands in all of that. Here is one about The Radiance and Grimm's father, which also goes more in depth about how I see the gods. Here is another response related to The Radiance, which also touches on the topic of gods. And lastly, here is one that talks more about FPK (and mainly WL) and how he fits into the whole thing.

But to add something to my answer that I either came up with later or just didn't mention in the other posts (it will be long so I'll put the divider here)

As I mentioned in one of the posts, the gods generally inhabit their own areas. They are not omnipotent, which makes sense, since they are more like guides than creators. This means that certain areas develop cultures and terms that are somewhat exclusive to the region, and an example of such is the term "Dream Realm", which is only really used by the inhabitants of the Hallownest territory (the reason for which I'll explain later). Another interesting result of such scenario is that many mortals travel between countries and kingdoms in order to reach their gods and seek their guidance. I think it would add a pretty fascinating element to their world, one that is not actually that far-fetched from canon, as the Godseeker traveled in search of other gods after the ones of their homeland perished.

There are two distinct "categories" of gods in the AU: the old gods and the new gods, and most of the higher beings we know belong to the latter. The old gods were more like what you picture when you think of a god: a powerful being you devote yourself to, but one you cannot see or touch. This was the old way of the gods, though these days it's very much a thing of the past - most of them choose to create a physical form to walk among the mortals and interact with them, some even blend into their world to the point where it's not as easy to tell that they are in fact gods. Many of them care not for worship, and instead prefer to have a more personal connection with the mortals. A notable exception was The Radiance - she was obsessed with the old gods and their way of life, she refused to create a physical form, and drew most of her power from the worship given to her. This earned her the nickname Grimm would often use mockingly - The Old Light. Though for the longest time, she actually flourished. Worshipping her was the main "religion" of the Hallownest territory for quite some time, and the Moth tribe that she created served as a way for mortals to communicate with her. This was done through their dreams, which eventually coined the phrase "The Dream Realm", first to refer to The Radiance's domain, though over time it became the main term to use for other god realms, even if they were not related to the concept of dreams. But with time, the new way of gods overshadowed her rule, and eventually the mortals turned away from The Radiance, instead devoting themselves to higher beings they could see and interact with.

This is where FPK came into the picture, as I mentioned before, he learned his powers and thus was not a real god, but in the eyes of mortals he was just as worthy of worship as any other higher being. At that point, The Radiance was already weak, and we know the rest of the story so I won't get into it now.

And since we're on the topic of FPK: before advanced civilization developed, the gods would instead guide the course of nature itself, which at that time was full of now prehistoric creatures. Giant, imposing beasts dominated the world, and wyrms were one of such species. But eventually that megafauna would slowly die off, passing the torch to smaller creatures and allowing them to evolve and develop (similarly to how the extinction of dinosaurs allowed small mammals to flourish). I like to think that this common ancestor was quite insect-like in its appearance, which is why those traits are quite commonly present in modern species (though they are notably not actual insects). Wyrm were the last of those gigantic species, due to their unusual ability to stop aging, which eventually led to intense cannibalism and their eventual extinction.

FPK was born in the very last generation of wyrms, when their numbers were already dwindling. He was a small, weak, leucistic wyrm, which inevitably made him an outcast for his species. After he matured and left his nest, he began hiding from his kind, as he knew he had no chance of fighting back. That is when he stumbled upon the lore tablets left by the gods. Soul magic was notably difficult to learn, and while there are mortals who know how to use it, their short lifespans mean that they die before they can reach its full potential. FPK was just the right creature to learn the magic and perfect it - he spent almost 200 years studying the tablets and developing his skills, and by the time he changed forms and created the kingdom, he already reached levels of power comparable to that of the gods (though he still lacked a lot of their abilities that he was not able to learn with soul, which I mentioned in one of the linked posts).

But since his power was learned, not natural to him, it was inherently linked to his mind, his memory, and his experiences. And as he fell into hibernation, his oldest memories began to get slowly erased, which included the very basics of soul magic. This meant that, when he was woken up (thankfully before he lost most of his memories), he had no knowledge of how to utilize his powers, and thus was not able to sustain himself with soul (I recommend this post for more details on the importance of this ability in particular for him, as well as his feral nature). While it is technically possible for him to re-learn those basics and become powerful again, he chooses not to for personal reasons - he became too dependent on it, to the point where he was starving himself, and he generally associates it with the worst moments of his life.

So after hibernation, he is pretty much exactly the way he was in his childhood, though obviously in a different physical form. He doesn't age (which was a trait Hornet inherited from him), but aside from that, he doesn't know any magic.

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I'll return to the topic of other gods, to give some more details on them and their relation to FPK. The list, as you pointed out, is not particularly long, but with the previous context I think it makes sense.

First, there's The Radiance and The Nightmare (now known as The Nightmare King/Grimm), the two siblings and the children of The Dream Lord (name is subject to change since I haven't sat down to create a design for him yet), who is now dead as noted in one of the linked posts. I won't go into too much detail on what their domains and responsibilities are, refer back to the posts I linked.

Then there is The White Lady. I mentioned that I imagine she would be the god of fertility, and perhaps she would also watch over the flora of the region. She would be the god to seek in topics related to fertility or crops, I imagine.

Quite related to WL's domain is Unn, who watches over the wilderness, particularly the fauna (though she is also responsible for the vegetation of the region, which is where she clashes with WL). She is one of the few gods of the region who actually created her own followers, though she is always welcoming to any mortal who seeks her aid.

Lastly, there is The Shade Lord, a unique higher formed from void itself, which does not have a domain of its own. Instead, it stood opposed to The Dream Lord - balancing the hopeful dreams with chaos and doubts. But it became dangerous, and so The Dream Lord sacrificed himself to seal it away in the Abyss (Ghost united the void one last time to defeat The Radiance, but The Shade Lord as it was known once is gone).

Now, there is also the possibility of there being other gods, which were never encountered by Ghost. For instance, the hot springs imply the existence of possible volcanic activity in the region, so perhaps there is a god whose domain connects to fire and heat? Perhaps they could serve a similar role to Hephaestus in Greek mythology, and be the guide to all the blacksmiths of the region?

There may also be a god related to Lifeblood, I think there is an implication that it comes from a higher being like source. They could be the god you seek in matters related to health and vitality. But then again, Lifeblood itself is so strange that it may as well just be some kind of drug hahaha

And again, FPK was never part of that pantheon of gods, The Radiance notably considered him a fraud and rejected him. But the other gods, which are much closer to the mortals, were more open to welcoming him among their kind. His marriage to WL earned him the title of a Pale Being, and while he was not able to become part of the matters of gods (his inability to enter The Higher Plane was the biggest factor here), he was still considered a god by all the mortals.

He did meet with WL after coming back, though as I mentioned before, since they divorced, he only rarely pays her visits - their new lives are almost completely separate. Unn was definitely aware of his return, after all, he frequently hunts in her territory. She definitely watched him closely to ensure he wasn't overhunting the animal population, but since he only does that to satisfy his hunger, she never had to intervene. The Radiance is dead, and Grimm is married to him so not much to add here.

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Also, since you mentioned Bardoon. I think his species may be a quite recent descendant of one of those prehistoric beasts, which would explain his size and knowledge of wyrms. So he's definitely in the same category that FPK was in when he was born.

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This turned out really long, but I hope it's a satisfying answer. Again, I definitely recommend checking out the posts I linked, as well as scrolling through the #save tag (especially if you want to learn more about the more personal aspects of the characters). I tried to make it as easy to understand as possible, but again, the AU is not a serious writing project, I definitely make it up as I go, so there is a chance that some things don't quite add up or are a bit convoluted. So if you have any more questions or want me to elaborate on something, feel free to send me another ask!

#ask stuff #feral pk au #au worldbuilding #save #grimm #radiance #fpk #wl #unn #shade lord #dream lord #bardoon

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smileyfacesim · 1 year

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The Aspiration Legacy Challenge by SmileyFaceSim

DO NOT CLAIM THIS AS YOUR OWN! I worked very hard on this so at least give me credit for what I've created.

Please let me know if things should be changed or added, just don't be mean.

Hey everyone,

I've created this challenge for a few reasons:

1. I couldn't find a similar challenge about the aspirations

2. I barely play through the aspirations unless I need reward points or if a challenge goal tells me to complete it

3. My personal gameplay doesn't usually include completing aspirations

Completing one aspiration in one generation would be too easy and a bit boring so I added some goals to make things a bit more interesting.

I hope you'll love this challenge as much as I loved creating it and I hope you'll find fun in playing through the generations and maybe find new ways to play ur discover new aspects of certain packs.

Love ya,

SmileyFaceSim

GENERAL RULES AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.Money

Your founder starts out with 0 simoleons

All other gens will randomize a number between 0 and 3000 to start out with. They get this money from their parents when they move out

When you move someone in (a spouse, a roommate, etc.) divide their household funds by the amount of household members, that's the amount of money they will take with them to your household

2.Living

Your founder can live where ever they want unless the goals say differently

Your gens can't live in the same world for 2 generations in a row

You can move at any time but you can't use money cheats for it

when your heir moves out, you can use the FreeRealEstate cheat to move to a new empty plot

Every generation starts on an empty plot

3.Newborns and Infants

Since the newborn life stage is only 1 day, you can’t age them up early

You can age up infants early if:

BASE GAME: You find out 3 foods they like/love

GROWING TOGETHER: reach 2 milestones for every category except for 'Life'

4.Child and Teen aspirations

HARD MODE: Complete all child and teen aspirations at least once throughout the whole legacy

You can follow your teens to school, but you don't have to

Complete a child/teen aspiration if the reward trait can help you with the generation goals

5.Offspring

Your children and teens must have an A in school beforetheir birthday

Toddlers need at least level 3 in 3 skills

At the beginning of each generation, roll a number between 1 and 6 for the amount of children you will have

Losing a child is not the end of the challenge. You can replace them or just have less options for an heir

6.CAS

Your founder can look however you want unless the rules say differently

You can pick the founders traits unless the rules say differently

After the founder, all traits are randomized

7.Other

You can play this as a standard 10 generation legacy, a randomized legacy (1-70) or follow the order below

You can move out as a teen or young adult

If you have any questions, suggestions, etc. You can find me here, on Twitch or Discord

GENERATION GOALS

1.Friend of the Animals

Complete the aspiration

Have a vet clinic with at least 3 stars

Reach the highest level of the vet skill

adopt at least 1 pet

Show your love for animals in the way you look and dress

Have a room in your house dedicated to your pet(s)

find your partner while you hang out with your pet somewhere (dog park, at a friend's house...)

2.Bodybuilder

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'loves outdoors' trait

Build a fitness in your house

You can only prepare and eat garden and fruit salades

Reach level 10 of the fitness skill

Have kids with sims that have the 'bro' trait

Mentor 5 sims at a gym

Reach level 10 of the athlete career

3.Extreme Sports Enthusiast

Complete the aspiration

Reach level 10 of the skiing, snowboarding and rock climbing skill

Get married on the peak of Mt. Komorebi

Go to the onsen every Sunday

Lead at least 3 excursions with the family

4.Painter Extraordinaire

Complete the aspiration

Visit every world and make a painting from reference

You dislike photography so you paint all of your family pictures (1 painting for each member)

You can only decorate the walls of you home with your own paintings

Your sim has colorful hair

Your sim loves bright colors and patterns

Visit a museum at least once a week

Hang 1 of your paintings in every museum

5.Musical Genius

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'music lover' trait

Have a radio in every room (not in bedrooms)

Only play your favorite music genre, day and night, on every radio

Have a room in your house where you'll have weekly concerts for your family and friends

Only earn money by playing for tips and licensing songs

6.Bestselling author

Complete the aspiration

You don't belive in TV's and other electronics so you only have books on your lot

Write the book of Life to bring back a loved one

Write 7 books of the same genre

Get with someone who is the complete opposite of you

Only write at night

All your children have a private journal that they write in every day

7.Master Actor/Actress

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'self-absorbed' trait

You're so full of yourself, you only have pictures of yourself as decoration and mirros in every room

Become a 5 star celebrity

The person you have kids with, looks exactly like your favorite actor/actress

If you have Growing Together: have a baby shower for every baby

8.Master Maker

Complete the aspiration

Only earn money with the Freelance Crafter career

Who needs lights when you can make your own candles?

Furnish your home with the things you can make

Your romantic interest(s) wear bags

9.Lord/Lady of the Knits

Complete the aspiration

Your house, style... has big granny vibes

You must knit everything at least once and add to your wardrobe

Furnish your home with knitted furniture

Your whole family must wear what you've made

You have a part time job to have more time for your Plopsy store

Your kids will all learn how to knit from you. You also sell what they've made on Plopsy

During Winter you always make beanies that you donate

10.Public Enemy

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'kleptomaniac' trait

Your neighbors hate you, you're mean and you always steal from them

Decorate your house with what you steal

Unalive all your partners after having a baby with them

Max out the mischief skill

11.Chief of Mischief

Complete the aspiration

You can't go a day without pranking 3 sims

You have a voodoo doll of your worst enemy

A friend/sibling is your partner in crime and you pull pranks with them once a week

Toy with dead successfully at least once

Max out the charisma skill

12.Villainous Valentine

Complete the aspiration

You marry sims to get their money, then divorce them

At least 1 toddler is adopted

Other children are made with married sims

You live in a modern style home

The only color in your style and house is grey

Get a total of 1000.000 simoleons from marrying other sims and taking their money

13.Successful Lineage

Complete the aspiration

You and your family are all good friends

You live with the next heir until you die

Family dinner is a daily tradition

all kids have at least 1 level 10 skill

All kids have completed their aspiration

14.Big Happy Family

Complete the aspiration

You're a stay at home sim, your partner works

All the toddlers have level 5 skills

Saturday = Family movie/TV night

You move out with the next heir

if you have Growing Together: have at least 1 family reunion

You babysit the grandkids

You pick at least one partner for the next heir

Every room in your house is based on a household member

15.Vampire Family

Complete the aspiration

You're obsessed with Vlad: you only want his kids, you want to marry him, you have a shrine of him in your bedroom...

Only feed off your friends, family, neighbors...

Go feeding as a family

Reach level 10 of the pipe organ

Give Vlad's house a pastel make over before moving in with your family

16.Super Parent

Complete the aspiration

You and the family always go voluntering on Sundays

Always help your kids with their homework and projects

You have a strict 8 pm currfew, when someone's too late they are grounded

You save everything your kids make in the attic

Always cook together with your family

Make sure to have a big family home with a big kitchen

17.Master Chef

Complete the aspiration

After reaching level 8 in the culinary career, quit and open a restautrant

Get 5 stars in an experimental food restaurant

Every Wednesday, organize a gold medal dinner party

Learn all 27 of the city Living recipes

Max out the gourmet cooking skill

18.Master Mixologist

Complete the aspiration

Serve self made drinks for the family on holidays

Make 5 emotion changing potions

Reach level 10 of the culinary career, mixology branch

Every room of your house is based on a different color

Make every drink you can at least once

Have a maid and have a baby with them

Say yes to every invite you get

19.Grilled Cheese

Complete the aspiration

Eat three playes of grilled cheese in a row to activate the aspiration

The only colors you wear and use in your home are yellow and brown

Only have grilled cheese paintings as decoration

Only eat grilled cheese

Name your cildren after cheeses

Finish the postcard and Voidcritter collection

20.Fabulously Wealthy

Complete the aspiration

Reach level 10 of the business career

Only furnish your house with the most expensive furniture

You have a butler and a nanny for you children

You only wear dresses or suits

In your free time, you bake and sell pastries through a street sale

21.Mansion Baron

Complete the aspiration

Once you've placed an item, you can't move it anymore

Your partner must be created using random genetics

Get money by only taking pictures

Rooms you need to include in your house: a spa, a movie and game room, a bowling alley, a bar with a dance floor and a DJ booth

22.Renaissance Sim

Complete the aspiration

Only have 1 child

Make decisions by asking questions to a future cube

Find love at work

Finish the fossil collection

Growing Together: Every child/toddler you have will organize at least 1 slumber party

23.Nerd Brain

Complete the aspiration

Have kids with aliens you find in Sixam

Use the freeze ray's transform power to earn money

Reach level 10 of the scientist career

Have a secret lab at home

Finish the element collection

Never replace broken furniture, always repair

24.Computer Whiz

Complete the aspiration

After reaching level 5 of the career, quit to become a streamer/ pro gamer (play tournaments to earn money)

Max out the video gaming skill

Win a tournament with every game

Max out the programming skill

Make an app for every child you have

Have a small dog

25.Master Vampire

Complete the aspiration

Dress in all red

Become BFF's with one of the Vatore siblings

Defeat Vlad in combat

Max out the Vampire Lore skill

Sell flower arrangements to earn money

Use lilsimsie's spin the wheel once a day to spice up your gameplay

Max out the logic skill

26.Archaeology Scholar

Complete the aspiration

Max out the Selvadoradian Culture skill

Open a store to sell the artifacts you find

Find love in Selvadorada

Try everything from a Selvadoradian food stall

Only wear things from the jungle adventure pack

Be good friends with 5 skeletons

27.Spellcraft & Sorcery

Complete the aspiration

Know all the spells

Win a duel against each Sage

Have a familiar

Practice your spells on your partner

Take good care of bees

Have a black cat

Sell honey and bees wax as a side hustle

28.Academic

Complete the aspiration

Have a distinguished degree from both universities

Marry a mascott

Join the robotics team

Live in campus housing while going to uni

Sell other people's room decor to get extra money

Reach level 5 of your career

Build your forever home using a shell challenge from the gallery

29.Serial Romantic

Complete the aspiration

Only marry as an elder to a random townie

Leave someone at the altar

Each child has to have a different parent

Have the 'non-commital' trait

Switch jobs 5 times once you get to level 6

Move houses 3 times

30.Soulmate

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'loyal' trait

Marry in a world different from the one you live in

Go on a two day honeymoon

You and your partner wear matching clothing

You and your partner have the same job and hobby

Live in a heartshaped house

31.City Native

Complete the aspiration

Collect all festival shirts

Complete the curry challenge

Finish the poster collection

Unalive all your partners with pufferfish

Max out the singing skill

Have a talking toilet

Reach level 10 of the critic career

Earn extra cash as a living statue

32.Strangerville Mystery

Complete the aspiration

Eavesdrop on your neighbors and blackmail them for money

Live completely underground

Have the 'paranoid' trait

Have kids with a conspiracy theorist

Have the simple living lot challenge

Live off of your garden

33.Beach life

Complete the aspiration

Become a mermaid

Earn money with odd jobs

Have the 'volcanic activity' lot challenge

Have the 'island spirits' lot trait

Complete the seashell collection

Have weekly Kava parties

Make all babies at the waterfall

34.Mt. Komorebi Sightseer

Complete the aspiration

Complete the Simmie collection

Marry Yamachan

Monday is hot pot day

Every child has to have a picture with Yamachan

Have the 'proper' trait

Have a household member die by vending machine

Reach max level of the salary person career

35.Perfectly Pristine

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'clean' trait

You do all the cleaning and laundry at home

Have a strict dynamic with all of your kids

Reach level 10 of the doctor career

You can choose how many kids you'll have

36.Fabulously Filthy

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'slob' trait

Find all your furniture in a dumpster

Earn money with dust bunnies

Have 3 trash plants

Earn money to replace broken items from your dumpster because you can't throw anything you find away

37.Freelance Botanist

Complete the aspiration

Have at least 2 kids (randomize a number between 2 and 6)

To find out who the next heir will be, lock your teens in a room with cowplants. the last to survive will be the heir

Complete the gardening collection OR bring someone back to life with ambrosia

Reach at least level 8 of the gardening career

Marry Patchy (use cheats if needed)

Use a lot of flower power in your house and style

38.The Curator

Complete the aspiration

Display your collectibles at home

Have a freelance career

Max out the photography skill

Have carpet flooring in every room

Have 2 million simoleons

Every room of your house is a different size

39.Angling Ace

Complete the aspiration

Complete the fish collection

Never eat fish

Wear a hat for every outfit

Every room has a different style

Reach level 10 of the conservationist career, the marine biologist branch

Shoot 5 nature documentaries

40.Outdoor Enthusiast

Complete the aspiration

Use 5 potions (from herbalism skill) you've made

You live outside in a tent and never get a house

Organize weekly Weenie Roasts

You wear a bear outfit for every outfit

Live off the grid

Marry the Hermit

41. Jungle Explorer

Complete the aspiration

Become enemies with benefits with someone

Your children must all collect every badge from Scouts

Die by being woohoo'd to death

Have a part time job

Visit and do a wish on the wishing well twice a week

42. Purveyor of Potions

Complete the aspiration

Know all the potions

Test all your potions on your family

Marry a Spellcaster

Sell your potions through street sales

Download a fixer upper house from the gallery and fix it up

43.Eco Innovator

Complete the aspiration

Activate ALL of the lot challenges

Have kids with Knox and/or Bess

Have a self-sufficiant home

Marry and divorce twice

44.Country Caretaker

Complete the aspiration

Have a farm which you live off

Help everyone with their errands

Make all the cross stitch patterns, the ones you get from errands too

Win every competition at least once

Have weekly family picnics

45.Joke Star

Complete the aspiration

Complete the MySims trophies collection

Fill up Newcrest however you want

Get at least 5 satisfaction reward traits

Name your kids after famous comedians

Have a tight friend group of 5 sims or more

46.Party Animal

Complete the aspiration

Every day you host a different party

Max the DJ mixing and dancing skill

Earn money with tips and mix tapes

47.Friend of the World

Complete the aspiration

Live by asking your friends for loans

Play games with your friends 3 times a week

Have kids with your friends

Live in a micro home

48.Neighborhood Confidante

Complete the aspiration

Do everything the wants want you to do

Make and sell jams for a living

Add the grim Reaper to your household

49.Leader of the Pack

Complete the aspiration

Create a club with whatever activities you want

Max out the police career

Marry a criminal

Max out the handiness skill and find the secret grotto

50.Good Vampire

Complete the aspiration

Have at least one set of twins

Max out the candle making skill

Have a piercing and 3 tattoos

Marry a very townie looking sim

Become the first ever Vampire lawyer (Level 8 at least)

51.World-Famous Celebrity

Complete the aspiration

Have more than 5000 followers

Max out the social media career

Randomize your outfits every Tuesday

Have a shark pond to drown enemies and baby partners

Make vlogs on your days off

Have a butler

52.Paragon of Hope

Complete the aspiration

Instead of a max of 6 kids, the max for this generation is lowered to 4

Decorate your home wih Batuu furniture

Name your kids after Star Wars characters

Have 2 pets

Max out the pet trainig skill

53.Enforcer of Order

Complete the aspiration

Every room is based on a different disney movie

Earn money using the programming skill

54.Galactic Privateer

Complete the aspiration

Max out the juice fizzing skill

Marry an alien from Batuu

55.Inner Peace

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'high maintenance' trait

Max out the wellness skill

Get rid of 3 fears

Max out the fitness skill

56.Self-care Specialist

Complete the aspiration

Work in a spa to earn money

Max out 3 skills

Thursday = Family game night

57.Zen Guru

Complete the aspiration

Wear a costume for every outfit

Build your house based on your costume

Have a wellness space at home

58.Lone Wolf

Complete the aspiration

Have the 'loner' trait

Have kids with Greg

Scare people so they drop their money

Max out the medium skill to communicate with past generations

Live on a different floor than your partner and kids

59.Emissary of the Collective

Complete the aspiration

Have kids with a different occult type

Base your house build on your favorite videoclip, movie or series

Write books about your werewolf adventures

Have the 'erratic' trait

60.Wildfang Renegade

Complete the aspiration

Max out the secret agent career

Change up your hair every week

Live as a true werewolf: pee where ever, hunt for food, sleep on the floor...

Marry a werewolf

61. Cure Seeker

Complete the aspiration

Max out the education career

Max out the mixology skill

Cure 5 werewolves

Cure 5 Vampires

Max out 5 extra skills

62. Expert Nectar Maker

Complete the aspiration

You 've always dreamt of a huge eco-friendly ranch with a farm, different kinds of animals, a nectar making and storing basement

Marry the first ranch hand you get, then hire someone else because a huge ranch can't be taken care of by only 1 person

Have at least 2 mini goats and 2 mini sheep

Become besties with the mysterious rancher and get all his recipes for nectar

Have a 'Ranch animal Day' event once every season

63. Championship Rider

Complete the aspiration

You have the Horse Lover trait

You go line dancing at the club/bar every Friday night

All horses you own have been rescued

You earn money by harvesting the prairie grass ad selling what you find and by exploring the cave

You find your partner while riding your horse in the Gulch

You get married in front of the waterfall

64. Market Magnet

Complete the aspiration

You can start this generation with the cheapest stove, fridge and 1 counter

Marry a foodie

Reach level 10 of the charisma skill

You can only use the default colors when building and furnishing your house

65. Appliance Wiz

Complete the aspiration

Reach level 10 of the baking skill

Make all the pizza and waffle recipes at least once

Name all your children after food

Build and furnish your house in alphabetical order (lilsimsie has a video of it on youtube)

Marry someone who dislikes cooking

66. Seeker of Secrets

Complete the aspiration

Have the Nosey trait

Have the mold lot trait. Someone must die from the mold and live with you as a ghost you cannot control (doesn't have to be a family member)

You can have whatever job you want but on your days off you earn some extra cash by blackmailing sims with their secrets

Your house must be inspired by a random country

67. Five-Star Property Owner

Complete the aspiration

You must have the handyperson part time career

You only have kids with your tenants

All the units you own have the maintenence troubles lot trait

Have at least two tenant rules activated

Complete the marble collection

68. Fount of Tomarani Knowledge

Complete the aspiration

Live in Tomarang

Have the cringe trait and embarras your children like never before *dabs*

All kids are named after random google searches you've done

Organize weekly pool parties

Marry a wise elder sim

Try all foods of the night market

69. Discerning Dweller

Complete the aspiration

Organize 1 potluck per season/every two weeks

Have a secret child with your property owner, who you continue to have an affair with #scandalous

Have the klepto trait and "borrow" some furniture from your neighbors to fill your rental

Your rental looks like a pastel rainbow

70. Crystal Crafter

Complete the aspiration

You have a love for gothic build, buy and fashion

You're BFF's with Grim

All jewelry you wear is made by you

Kids are named after crystals or metals

YOU'RE A LEGEND, you've completed all the generations of this legacy challenge. Please let me know what you think: what did you like, what should change, what should be added...

#sims 4 challenge #sims 4 #Sims4Aspirations #sims 4 gameplay #sims 4 legacy #sims 4 legacy challenge #sims 4 base game #sims 4 growing together #sims 4 infants #sims 4 parenthood #sims 4 cats and dogs #sims 4 get to work #sims 4 get together #sims 4 horse ranch #sims 4 horses #sims 4 for rent

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vanymsbadideas · 11 months

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Weird thought...

So I made a comparison back when Breath of the Wild was new between it and Megaman Zero. Mainly both have blond amnesiac protagonists, resurrected into a broken world after a century out of commission, whose main assets are mastery of multiple weapon types and an inexplicable ability to climb virtually any vertical surface. This got me thinking about the weird idea of MMZ, but in BotW's gameplay style. It didn't seem like a monumental idea, but it was interesting, and the sequel has actually made it more so, and I feel like talking about how that might work.

Zero's loadout would of course differ from Link's in a few ways, like how he doesn't wield his shield alongside his sword, but rather as a separate weapon which is also a boomerang hunting wing (I want that term to become a thing) and so wouldn't need its own separate inventory. The buster gun would be directly interchangeable to the bow thankfully, though obviously without the falloff. And of course breakable weapons wouldn't make much sense... At least, not the way BotW does them, where you're just grabbing sticks off the ground or stealing whatever your enemies drop. More on that in a bit.

Given MMZ's setting, we'd be dealing with two main resources: Energy crystals and cyber-elves. Energy crystals are easy, they're basically money. In this idea they could also be your ammunition, with one buster shot costing one crystal for example, but the bottom line is you spend them to do very basic things.

Waugs, Faugs, & Daugs

Cyber Elves would be more involved, dividing up into categories, based on the "augmentation" they provide. Frame Augmentations and Dynamic Augmentations are the easiest to explain: in BotW terms they'd equate to armor and elixirs respectively. As for Weapon Augmentations... the short version is, imagine the fuse system, but every weapon is the Master Sword.

As I said, weapon breakage wouldn't make much sense. You have your buster gun and various melee weapons, each with their own properties, and you can use them as much as you want. But they are a bit... basic, unfortunately. But Waugs can change that... for a while, anyway. Damage boosts, elemental attributes, and various other effects can be granted to a weapon by loading a Waug into it, and will last for a set number of strikes.

There's further tweaks you could employ, like maybe having an energy crystal cost for loading, but you get the idea.

#stray thoughts #game design #legend of zelda #breath of the wild #tears of the kingdom #megaman #megaman zero

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wetthandss · 1 year

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(copy pasted from discord) This is part of a little project I've started working on. It's a simple settlement generator for my Pathfinder game, an easy way to "build" a settlement based on certain values rather than just winging it all the time which has lead to many of my settlements becoming homogeneous in their actual content (that is , the production and professions therein. I'm only interested in "automating" that.) Settlement is the general term, but image above is the different types from lowest to highest population. Anything above a city is not relevant because it doesn't (yet) exist in my world, but if I do need to add a higher tier eventually this will be made in a way that it can easily be added in without having to change anything else. There are two values that are determined based on the population and abundance of any settlement, Centre Points and Specialisation Points. Centre points can be put into broad categories of production (which i kinda just synonymise with anything that people would be doing). Broad categories like infrastructure, a commercial district, a work quarter etc. Each higher population category (low, medium, high) have more centre points, and thus are able to be more diverse in their production. Specialisations are more specific goings on within those broad categories. So using the same examples from before, specialisations would be things like a stables, a forum, and a blacksmith. The types of settlements within each category will have more specialisation points than the last. So if neighbourhood has 1, a hamlet has 2, and a village has 3. A suburb would continue the trend and have 4 SP. CP works the same way, but there's an exception. Easiest way for me to show is with an example. So the low population category has 1 CP. However, the highest population settlement type has one more! So a neighborhood and hamlet have 1 CP, but a village has 2 CP and so on for the medium and high category. The population ranges in the image are taken from the average approximate ranges in real life, according to english ekistic standards. The upper range number is divided by half, then divided by 8, then multiplied by 1.5. That is now the upper range that I use. Suburbs and boroughs were special cases because they vary so much that they don't really have a real range. So i usually just picked a spot between the last one and the next one and did the same thing. 500k was used as the base number for cities since technically they have a high range of about a million and that was too high for this scale. Around 100k was my target and I'm very happy with how this turned out. "Bare necessities" is a separate mechanic in this project, because obviously just because your settlement doesn't have a work quarter doesn't mean you have absolutely no craftsmen and artisans to produce the bare necessities of what your settlement needs. These are taken as a given, but are of little use to the players of the game as they aren't selling their wares- they're making them because the settlement needs them. Now I just have to write the abundance mechanic and make a big list of centers and specialisations.

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coochiequeens · 2 years

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Of course First Minister Mark Drakeford doesn’t care about men in women’s sports. It doesn’t impact him.

The first minister of Wales has said he believes "transgender women are women".

Mark Drakeford was asked to define what a woman is during a session at the Senedd.

Mr Drakeford was answering a question about the inclusion of trans athletes in sport, acknowledging it was an "argument that divides people".

Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not believe transgender women should compete in female sports - a view he conceded may be "controversial".

There has been criticism of the UK Labour party's policies on trans and women's rights and the refusal of some politicians to publicly define what a woman is.

In the Senedd on Tuesday, Conservative MS Laura Anne Jones said: "I think it's important that I make it clear that protecting women's rights does not for one moment mean that you're anti-trans rights. Female competitors deserve the same rights as male competitors.

"We all know the huge benefits that sports can offer, and we all, I'm sure, want to ensure trans athletes can participate in sport.

"But what we don't want is a situation where we're trying to be so inclusive that it is to the detriment of a particular group.

"We have a situation where women athletes are so disheartened that they are pulling out of their own female categories because they say that trans women taking part in a female category have a male puberty advantage."

'Understanding rather than conflict'

The issue of transgender athletes - centred around the balance of inclusion, sporting fairness and safety in women's sport - has recently focused on the case of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges.

Bridges was recently ruled ineligible to compete in her first elite women's race by cycling's world governing body.

South Wales East Ms Jones asked Mr Drakeford: "First minister, do you believe that trans athletes should compete in female sports?

"Can you do something that many other Labour politicians have failed to do so far, which is define a woman?"

Mr Drakeford said: "My starting point is the same as Penny Mordaunt's - the UK minister responsible at the time - who said that the UK government's starting point was that transgender women are women. That's my starting point in this debate.

"It is a difficult area where people feel very strongly on different sides of an argument, and an argument that divides people who agree on most other things.

"What I say to the member is that in such a potentially divisive issue, the responsibility of elected representatives is not to stand on the certainties of their own convictions, but instead to work hard to look for opportunities for dialogue, to find ways of promoting understanding rather than conflict, and to demonstrate respect rather than to look for exclusion.

"I do not understand the point that the member makes that you can be too inclusive. To me, inclusivity is absolutely what we should be aiming for here."

In March, Lia Thomas became the first known transgender swimmer to win the highest US national college title with victory in the women's 500-yard freestyle.

She said athletes did not transition to gain a competitive advantage.

Mr Johnson said recently: "I don't think biological males should be competing in female sporting events. Maybe that's a controversial thing to say, but it just seems to me to be sensible.

"I also happen to think that women should have spaces - whether it's in hospitals, prison or changing rooms - which are dedicated to women. That's as far as my thinking has developed on this issue.

"If that puts me in conflict with some others, then we have got to work it all out. It doesn't mean I'm not immensely sympathetic to people who want to change gender, to transition and it's vital we give people the maximum love and support in making those decisions.

"These are complex issues and they can't be solved with one swift, easy piece of legislation. It takes a lot of thought to get this right."

#Wales #mark drakeford #transwoman are men #I can’t believe I agree with Boris Johnson #Women’s sports are for women

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readitreviewit · 4 months

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The Story Behind: A Fun and Fascinating Look at Everyday Objects You may not realize it, but virtually everything you interact with on a daily basis has a rich history behind it. From the clothes you wear to the food you eat, the objects that make up your daily life are full of fascinating stories and intriguing backgrounds. In The Story Behind, author Emily Prokop delves into some of the most interesting and obscure histories of everyday objects, providing a fun and entertaining look at the world around us. One thing that sets The Story Behind apart from other trivia books is the sheer variety of topics covered. Prokop covers everything from food and drink to exercise equipment and musical instruments, making for a truly diverse and engaging read. Whether you're a history buff or just someone who enjoys learning fun facts, this book has something for everyone. Some of the most interesting chapters in The Story Behind focus on items that you wouldn't necessarily think have a history, such as lollipops and podcasts. For example, did you know that lollipops actually originated in Ancient Egypt, where they were made from honey and flavored with spices? And while we now take podcasts for granted as a form of entertainment, they were actually only invented in 2004! Another standout feature of The Story Behind is Prokop's engaging and accessible writing style. Rather than drowning readers in dry facts and figures, she presents the information in a fun and conversational way, with plenty of humor and pop culture references. This makes for a book that's not only informative, but genuinely entertaining to read. One area where The Story Behind could have been improved is in its organization. While the book is divided into broad categories such as "science" and "food," the chapters within those categories don't always flow logically. For example, the chapter on "Fashion" covers everything from corsets to high heels to the history of hair dye, which can feel like a bit of a mishmash. However, this is a minor quibble, and overall the book is well-structured and easy to follow. Another potential downside for some readers is that The Story Behind covers a lot of ground, but doesn't always go into a huge amount of depth on each topic. This is understandable given the wide range of material Prokop is trying to cover, but some readers may find themselves wanting more detailed information on certain subjects. That being said, the book is chock-full of interesting tidbits and fun facts. Did you know, for instance, that the first televised football game ever broadcast was in 1939, or that the first recorded use of the word "smoothie" was in 1941? Prokop presents these facts and many more with a contagious enthusiasm that makes you want to keep reading. By the time you're done with The Story Behind, you'll look at everyday objects in a whole new light. Overall, The Story Behind is a delightful and engaging book that will appeal to anyone who loves learning new things. Prokop's lively writing style and the sheer breadth of material covered make this a must-read for anyone who wants to know the history behind the items in their daily life. Whether you're a trivia buff, a history nerd, or just looking for a fun and informative read, The Story Behind is sure to delight and surprise you. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventure waiting for you in this book! Order now and experience the excitement firsthand. And for those who prefer to listen, get a 30-day trial of Audible to immerse yourself in the story. Don't wait any longer, start your journey today! Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details)

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shannonrobbins17 · 6 months

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cheesebearger · 6 months

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I actually think there's a problem on tumblr with how cis and trans individuals talk about trans men, a concern that many trans men and other trans individuals try to discuss on here only to be attacked or accused of misogyny, internalized transphobia, or transmisogyny - and that is the pervasive idea that trans men have it "easier" than trans women, that they as a category pass better in society than trans women, and that society in general is more accepting of trans men due to misogyny driving hatred towards women over men.

None of these things are true, but I see them said unironically way too frequently. It completely overlooks the struggles of trans men, especially trans men who are not skinny or able-bodied, or don't desire to go on HRT, or are still interested in wearing "feminine" clothing. Society judges those who are visibly Other; we all know this. So to claim trans men have it easy overlooks the many ways trans men are made the subject of cruelty and mockery by their peers and coworkers. It overlooks the way even state institutions will perceive the trans man as a "failed woman" worthy of scorn. Trans men are in a position socially where they are subject to misogyny and transphobia, not only from bigots, but from those within the same community.

I truly believe the amount of community scrutiny that trans men are subject to in online spaces has actively contributed to the creation of exclusionary "transandro" spaces that have only further divided the trans community - and the only reason trans men find themselves attracted to groups like that is because those groups draw individuals in based on real (not imagined) suffering and give those individuals an easily accessible target to direct their negative feelings towards (in the case of transandro people, they tend towards scapegoating trans women). Trans men who are told their struggles aren't real enough, or are lesser, are absolutely at a higher risk of joining fringe social groups for validation when the validation they seek for their personal struggles is denied elsewhere.

If we want to stop these radical, exclusionary social groups from popping up in the LGBT community, if we truly want our community to unite in the face of prejudice and bigotry, we must stop immediately waving away the struggles of trans men as though they move through this world completely unhindered by their transness. It only alienates those trans men who, due to experiencing the real and cruel bigotry and prejudice towards themselves by society and therefore know it's real, are often reactively led to believe that the LGBT community doesn't care about their pain and suffering, and that the only solution is to build a community for trans men alone. And it will only be through a true acceptance of the struggles of trans men that this alienation of our brothers from our community will be stopped.

tl;dr: it is 2023, it's time for us to set aside discourse based on "who has it worse" in the LGBT community when we all have it very very bad, because telling someone who is treated as a social Other that they're actually playing on easy mode in society will only lead to those people becoming socially isolated from the LGBT community and will be at higher risk of joining bigoted fringe social groups. It is actively cruel to say things like "trans men have it easy." My trans brother would have some words for you about his multiple experiences of a hostile work environment if you truly think trans men have it easy.

#not sure what to tag this tbh

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hispanichorizons · 9 months

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5 Most Important Grammar Rules in the Spanish Language.

Spanish is an amazing language due to its global significance. It exhibits a rich diversity of regional dialects and accents. Hence, knowing Spanish can help you broaden your horizons and connect with a global community. It also allows you to connect with locals on a deeper level, understand their culture, and navigate more easily in various situations. Moreover, if you learn Spanish language, you can significantly enhance your travel experiences in Spanish-speaking countries as well. However, if you want to speak Spanish fluently, you need to familiarise yourself with the basics of Spanish grammar. This typically includes knowing when and how to use certain pronouns, understanding how to form the right sentences, and using the correct verb conjugations.

Learning the basics of grammar in Spanish is crucial, as it forms the foundation for effective communication. A solid grasp of grammar rules enables learners to construct accurate sentences, convey their ideas clearly, and comprehend the language better, facilitating meaningful interactions and language acquisition. To help you achieve your learning goals, we have narrowed down some of the basic rules of grammar in the Spanish language.

The 5 Most Important Grammar Rules in the Spanish Language

The five essential rules of grammar in the Spanish language have been mentioned below.

#1 All Spanish Nouns Are Assigned a Gender

In the Spanish language, every noun is assigned a gender; it falls into either the masculine or feminine category. This linguistic gender doesn't necessarily correlate with the biological gender of the noun's real-world referent; it's a grammatical classification. This gender distinction influences the forms of articles (both definite and indefinite), adjectives, and other modifiers used in conjunction with the noun. Masculine nouns are commonly preceded by the article "el" (singular) or "los" (plural), while feminine nouns are preceded by "la" (singular) or "las" (plural).

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#2 Verbs Are Divided Into Three Conjugations

Verbs are the tools we employ to articulate processes,states, or actions that exert an influence on both objects and people. In English, you seamlessly incorporate verbs into your speech, and the same holds true for Spanish. However, not all verbs share identical traits, nor do they adhere to the same rules of conjugation.

The verb conjugation in Spanish is classified into three primary types:

The first conjugation encompasses verbs that end in -ar, such as "amar" (to love)or"cantar" (to sing).

The second conjugation involves verbs that end in -er, like "beber" (to drink)or"comer" (to eat).

The third conjugation covers verbs that end in -ir, for instance, "partir" (to leave).

#3 Every Verb Has a Mode

Should you want to learn Spanish language more effectively, it’s important for you to know that Spanish verbs can be categorised into three modes:

Indicative: This is used to state facts, express actions that are certain or objective, and provide information. It's the most common mode and covers present, past, and future tenses.

Subjunctive: This mode is used to express doubts, desires, emotions, recommendations, and uncertain actions. It's often used in dependent clauses introduced by certain conjunctions.

Imperative: The imperative mode is used to give commands or orders. It's used to directly address someone and instruct them to do something.

#4 Pronouns Can be Avoided in Sentences

Spanish verb conjugations carry a lot of information, including the subject performing the action. This means that often, the subject pronoun (yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/ellas) can be omitted from the sentence because the verb ending already indicates who is performing the action. This is a common practise in Spanish and is not as frequent in English.

#5 Adjectives Are Typically Used After the Noun

In Spanish, adjectives are usually used after the noun that’s been modified. This placement can alter the emphasis and meaning of the sentence. For instance, "casa grande" means "big house" in Spanish, but "grande casa" would imply something more like "great house."

The Bottom Line

Learning the basics of grammar in Spanish allows you to construct sentences correctly, ensuring your message is accurate and easily understood by others. It also provides you with the fundamental structure and rules necessary to communicate effectively in the language. Should you be in search of a Spanish language institute where you can learn Spanish language effectively, get in touch with us. At Hispanic Horizons, we offer a comprehensive range of Spanish courses to help you achieve your specific learning goals. To learn more about our courses, visit https://hispanic-horizons.org/.

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jane-ficklin · 9 months

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Traveling with Your Photography Gear: How to Pack Your Camera Bag like a Pro

Camera Bag

Traveling with your photography gear can be both exciting and challenging. As a photographer, you want to ensure that your camera bag is packed efficiently and securely to protect your valuable equipment while on the go. In this article, we will explore some expert tips and techniques on how to pack your camera bag like a pro.

Choosing the Right Camera Bag

Before we dive into the packing process, it's important to choose the right camera bag for your needs. There are various types of camera bags available, including backpacks, shoulder bags, and rolling cases. Consider the size and weight of your gear, as well as your travel style, when selecting a camera bag. Look for a bag that offers ample padding, adjustable compartments, and easy access to your equipment.

Organizing Your Gear

When it comes to organizing your photography gear, it's essential to have a system in place. Start by categorizing your equipment into different groups, such as cameras, lenses, accessories, and batteries. This will help you locate items quickly and avoid any potential damage. Utilize dividers or padded inserts within your camera bag to create separate compartments for each category. This will prevent your gear from shifting during travel and provide additional protection.

Packing Techniques

Now that you have your camera bag and gear organized, let's discuss some packing techniques to maximize space and ensure the safety of your equipment.

Wrap and Protect

Before placing your gear in the camera bag, it's crucial to wrap and protect each item individually. Use lens pouches or wraps to safeguard your lenses from scratches or dust. Wrap your camera body in a protective cover or use a camera skin to prevent any accidental damage. Additionally, consider investing in a sturdy camera bag insert or foam padding to provide extra cushioning for your gear.

Utilize Empty Spaces

Make the most of the available space in your camera bag by utilizing empty spaces effectively. For example, you can store small accessories like memory cards, filters, or lens caps in the pockets or compartments of your camera bag. You can also use the empty spaces between larger items to tuck in cables or lens cleaning tools. By utilizing every nook and cranny, you can optimize the storage capacity of your camera bag.

Consider Weight Distribution

When packing your camera bag, it's important to consider weight distribution to maintain balance and prevent strain on your back or shoulders. Place heavier items, such as camera bodies or larger lenses, closer to your back to distribute the weight evenly. This will help you maintain stability and reduce the risk of discomfort or injury while carrying your camera bag for extended periods.

Secure Your Gear

Lastly, ensure that your gear is securely fastened within your camera bag. Use straps or Velcro dividers to hold your equipment in place and prevent any movement during travel. This will minimize the risk of damage caused by shifting or colliding items. Additionally, double-check that all zippers and closures are properly secured to avoid any accidental openings.

Conclusion

Traveling with your photography gear doesn't have to be a daunting task. By choosing the right camera bag, organizing your gear, and utilizing efficient packing techniques, you can ensure the safety and accessibility of your equipment while on the go. Remember to plan ahead, protect your gear, and distribute weight evenly to make your travel experience hassle-free.

Useful Resources:

For more information on traveling with your photography gear and packing your camera bag, check out the following resources:

References

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Digital Camera World - How to Pack Your Camera Bag for Travel

B&H Photo Video - How to Pack Your Camera Bag for Travel

National Geographic - How to Pack Your Camera Bag

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cugzarui · 10 months

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the weather outside got me thinking bout the Temperate World Classification system from Jenkinverse. i know there's a cannon explanation for how it works but i came up with my own head cannon a while back and wana share it. it's actually a set of theory's that are each an improvement on the previous (simulating the corti developing better theory's over time).

theory one:

so worlds are divided into temperate worlds - which have life - and non temperate - which don't.

the temperate worlds can be divided into 3 categories. Helpful, Neutral, and Harsh.

a Helpful world is one that actively helps its inhabitants to survive and reproduce. you have to be a real fuckup to not make it here. there are very few threats to any organisms survival; to the point it almost seems surreal and unnatural (perhaps it actually is).

a Neutral world is one which neither helps nor hinders the survival of its inhabitants. you do need to carry your own weight in a world like this but there isn't much to get in your way or make your life particularly difficult. it's not uncommon for neutral worlds to not even have predators (or at least very few).

a Harsh world is one which actively hinders the survival of its inhabitants. it's not enough to pull your own weight here, you also gotta deal with natural disasters and predators and poisons and whatnot. still, it's quite reasonable for a species to survive here; even if it won't be easy.

this theory doesn't explain deathworlds

theory two:

theory two is the first instance of the classification theory as opposed to a categorization theory. it posits that each of the categories of world can be divided into three classifications, based on how often the world seems to fit into any category.

the middle classification of each category is for worlds that show qualities of that category the overwhelming majority of the time, and shows qualities of neighboring categories only a small minority of the time (and in equal measure for the upper and lower categories).

the classifications at the edges of a category are for worlds that show roughly equal measure of two neighboring categories, and a small but notable degree of a third.

if we consider non-temperate as a category, then this model can explain death worlds; as tho they are non-temperate on average, they still display qualities of a Harsh but temperate world frequently enough to have life on them; even if that life is beyond hardened to survive the deadly conditions of its home.

example of how this theory works: a class 5 world will be Neutral around say 60% of the time at least, with the rest being equally split between Helpful and Harsh. a class 4 will be Helpful somewhere between 30% and 45% of the time, Neutral between around 55% and 45% of the time, and Harsh between around 15% and 5% of the time.

theory three:

the classification theory is applicable, but stands to be refined a little. here is the test theory. it posits that survival consists of a set of tests; and how many an organism needs to pass in order to survive is dependent on the world it's on.

Helpful worlds require you to pass almost no tests at all. even if you fail almost every test; as long as you pass at least a few, you will survive.

Neutral worlds require you to pass about as many tests as you fail.

Harsh worlds require you to pass most tests, but allow you to flunk a few.

Death worlds require you to pass virtually every. single. test. to survive. this is further justification for calling them Death worlds; since how could the random process of evolution manage to keep organisms alive and adapted in such a strict and unforgiving environment?

trolly non temperate worlds will not let you live no matter how many tests you pass.

worlds are still divided into classifications, but now it's based on how many tests have been passed. this system is much more mathematical, algorithmic, and similar to what we see in cannon.

theory four:

the latest theory proposes only 12 categories; but there are still worlds with even harsher conditions than a category 12, and still live thrives there. they arnt many, but it's enough to call the theory into question. the solution is borrowing an idea from theory two, and saying that these worlds are non-temperate most of the time, but act as temperate deathworlds a significant enough portion of the time for life to survive there (deathworlds allow for survival if you pass 100% of the tests, while non-temperate won't allow survival even at 100%).

with this patch to the theory, there is theoretically no limit to a worlds classification (aspecially since organisms can use technology to survive in otherwise none-temperate areas; and it's unknown what the true limits of this 'adaptation' truly are). still, since the "amount" of the planet that's livable decreases quite quickly in higher categories, it is practically impossible to run into, say, a class 15; which even under the most liberal of definitions would be temperate no more than 15% of the time.

#cugzarui post #long post #jenkinverse

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