#Audio Engineering Tips

[musitechnicformation]

Unlock the secrets of music engineering with expert tips, tools, and techniques designed for beginners and professionals alike. Learn how to mix, master, and produce high-quality tracks that resonate with audiences. Explore the best equipment, software, and methods to take your music production to the next level. Whether you're working in a home studio or a professional setup, this guide has everything you need to excel in music engineering.

[customanthems]

Another 5 common mistakes when mastering:

1. INCONSISTENT TRACK LEVELS: Having uneven track volumes in an album.

2. UNBALANCED EQ ACROSS TRACKS: Each track sounding too different from the others.

3. IGNORING THE GENRES NORMS: Mastering a track in a way that doesn’t fit its genre.

4. MISMATCHED SONIC SPACE: Creating a soundstage that doesn’t match the artist’s vision.

5. OVER-PROCESSING: Using more processing than needed, which can make the track sound unnatural.

Search any of these online for further information.

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[zebrashork]

Hey voice acting side of Tumblr, I need some advice

Recently I've been picking it up as a hobby and got selected for a few auditions. Some I plan on auditioning for require singing, and I have tried to record my singing, but my high notes aren't being picked up

I use OBS to record, and have messed around with most of the filters I use. I tried adjusting my gain, my open threshold, my everything, really. I've tried leaning closer to the mic, I've tried leaning farther from the mic. It's a HyperX Quadcast

If y'all have any advice, I'd be so thankful if you could share it

[theaudiophileman]

[aerikarkadian]

We're going to go in a little bit of a different direction today... here are some things you should watch out for in any situations where you're recording your voice. #audioproduction #recording #audioengineering #microphones #tips

[selfpubjourney]

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[sixtreemusic]

Unveiling the Secrets to a Killer Mix: Navigating the EQ vs. Compression Conundrum

In the intricate world of audio mixing, where every frequency and dynamic nuance matters, the debate rages on: Should you apply EQ before compression, or is it better to flip the order? It’s a dilemma that has confounded even the most seasoned audio engineers. But fear not, fellow sound sculptors, because we’re here to unravel this mystery and arm you with the knowledge to craft exceptional mixes…

[ecango-blog]

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[mychapel-004]

I think the most interesting and under-explored part of gf canon is the formation of the blind eye and I'm tired of pretending it isn't: a long post

Because hear me out here, if we really take a look at the timing of the only concrete source we have (mcgucket's video diaries), it doesn't... line up at all?

The clear implication here is that he started making the diaries after the first portal incident on January 18th 1983, so this would be our "day one"

"For the past year I have been working as an assistant for a visiting researcher... But something went wrong. I decided to quit the project, but I lie awake each night, haunted by the thoughts of what I've done... Test subject one: Fiddleford."

But this makes no sense. We know from J3 that the memory gun was actually invented after a series of traumatic events with Ford, months before he left the project. Further, the timeline the video diaries set up of the blind eye show that he began to deteriorate and founded the blind eye on day 22, which would be February 9th, but in J3 the blind eye is already a full blown cult by then.

In addition, where is he in this video? we know from TBOB that he isn't on good terms with his wife after Christmas of 1982 and he likely didn't leave GF after the portal incident, but he was living with Ford up until this so where is this room? If he had somewhere else to stay, why only stay there now?

Now, realistically the answer here is that the lore was changed and slightly retconned between the writing of this episode and the publishing of the book (which alex discusses in some of the commentary for this episode when discussing fidd's character), but I think a more interesting theory to solve this contradiction can be found in the source material.

If we play this all completely straight, there are two options here, both involving Fiddleford lying in his diaries. this isn't entirely new to the series, unreliable narration is a big theme, especially in Journal 3 and TBOB. the only real explanations are that:

A) Fiddleford was lying about this being the first time he used the gun, meaning this video diary takes place after the portal incident.

B) Fiddleford was lying about leaving the project, and was filming these diaries while still working with Ford.

Now, either of them is plausible, but ultimately Fiddleford is a scientist. He has dedicated his life to engineering, and it seems to be his lifelong passion considering it's one of the only character traits that he continues to practice after losing his mind. Would a man who is this talented, this dedicated, really lie about testing results in a video diary he chose to make?

If he had used the gun before, any kind of result he is trying to observe would be ruined. It would be a pointless venture, since we know for a fact that by the time he leaves the project he has used the gun on himself, Ford and other civillians multiple times. It's a complete failure of the scientific method, and I don't think it makes sense for the character we know, the man who quadruple checks his own calculations just to be sure they're right.

However, the other explanation feels like something he might do. We know he invents the gun after the Gremloblin incident likely sometime in August, and seems to use it immediately as evidenced by J3, on both himself and Ford. We know from the audio commentary that for Fidd, the memory gun is very much an addiction, it's something that he uses to curb his anxiety and appear like a better partner, to try and keep himself together until the project is over. But ultimately, he's known something is wrong with the project for a long time, and Ford mentions his tendency towards self destructive anxiety when Fidd rips out his own hair after Ford reveals the tip of the weirdness iceberg to him.

All this to say, I think it's far more realistic for Fiddleford to lie about leaving the project rather than his results. He knows that something is wrong, that he should leave and be with his family, and on the other side of that we know that Bill is using this anxiety to whisper into Ford's ear that Fidd is unreliable and will leave. He's been through a severely traumatic event with the Gremloblin, trapped for days in his worst nightmares, to the point where he is prepared to cause himself potential brain damage to un-see it.

But despite all of it, he doesn't leave. He is determined to stay, maybe out of loyalty, maybe out of fear for Ford's safety, maybe he needs the money from the project for his family. He has a wife and son who need him and we know that he feels guilt for his treatment towards them, he even cites them as his sole reason for backing out of using the gun immediately before he does it anyway, and uses it on Ford to cover his mistakes up. Fiddleford is a man who is wracked by anxiety and shame and is such a bad way by this point that he is absolutely willing to self-destruct and lie to just get through this project.

I think he absolutely would start documenting his use of the memory gun, even if that meant lying that he had followed his instincts and left the project when he should have done. After all, he says himself that he wants to use this gun on a wider scale as a therapy tool, assuming the gun doesn't turn his brain to mush, surely the tapes of his initial testing will need to be peer-reviewed? He's presenting the reality he wishes was true, the one where he is brave and stands on his principles and doesn't fall into step beside Ford on his path to destruction.

So, where does this leave the timeline?

Finding exact dates is difficult, mostly because the only concrete numbers in J3 are few and far between, but we do have the dates of the tapes to go off as follows. This isn't concrete but it's a fun way to recontextualise the events of J3:

Day 1:

First usage of the gun, followed by it being used on Ford

Sometime after the Gremloblin incident, Fidd's arm is either healed or on the mend from the incident as his cast is gone, so likely towards the end of August.

Note on the cast: It could also be gone as a result of him removing it too early, he doesn't seem to take a lot of time to recover from the incident before he gets back to work in fear of disappointing Ford.

The room he is in is likely his bedroom in the Shack, or whatever location he initially uses to form the blind eye, maybe a room in the museum? The "probability of failure" graph in the back is the same one that he shows Ford the night before the Portal test, albeit a bigger version, meaning he has likely been tracking the output results for a while.

Day 5:

Still exhibiting postive results, no deterioration yet.

Day 22:

First signs of mental deterioration

First mention of the blind eye, Fidd draws the symbol onto a notebook but it is already scribbled in the background over a diagram of the portal. The blind eye symbol is first mentioned in J3, when Fidd hands it to the carny who becomes the eventual leader of the cult, so this diary likely takes place after he has begun using it on other people.

Official formation of the blind eye as a group to help people forget traumatic memories.

His room in the shack is in a state of disarray, his plants are dead and there are handprints in oil or ink on the walls. Notably, he seems to be connecting the idea of a single eye and the portal despite not being aware of Bill at this point, which I'll touch upon later.

The carnival is likely in September according to the timeline by @fordtato

Day 74:

Slight physical deterioration, more physical anxiety

It seems that Fidd has been regularly using the memory gun at this point, to erase even minorly distressing images from his head, and his anxiety has taken a nosedive. Likely explanation is that this diary is after the bunker, where he had another severely traumatic experience (kidnapped by a shapeshifter and reduced to mute from anxiety) and seemed to become obsessed with doomsday planning. During the bunker arc he also used the gun on multiple workmen and Ford once again.

Likely takes place in October/November

His room is a complete mess by now, with the walls covered in papers and "Help Me" scrawled on the walls.

At this point in J3, Ford has made his deal with Bill and is allowing him to possess his body whenever he pleases. Bill has also sucessfully driven a divide between the other two by making Ford doubt that Fidd will be able to make it to the end of the project, and Ford describes his frustration with him.

According to Ford, Fidd is just as agitated and nervous before the portal test as he was during the Gremloblin attack, and obsessively checks and rechecks his calculations, causing Ford to worry for his resolve.

In between this diary and the next are the stolen pages from J3 that are in TBOB, which give us slight insight into Fiddleford during this time but not much. We see that he tries multiple times to reach out to him the only way that Fidd knows how, through invention and creation, with the snowglobe and the six-fingered gloves. Ford, however, treats them carelessly as a result of his increased attention to his muse. At the same time, he tries to visit home but is kicked out by Emma-May after he forgets to get her a Christmas gift. This is played as an example of his connection with Ford, him remembering two gifts for the man and none for his wife, but if he really is suffering from his use of the gun at this time, the forgetfulness makes even more sense and his argument with his family means he doesn't have a support system outside of Ford who is paying all of his attention to the project. After this, Fiddleford is more reclusive than ever as he spends early January compiling a thesis for Ford to publish

Day 189

Physical deterioration is in full effect and he can't hide the result of his addiction any more, even just to keep up appearances.

His arm is broken, likely due to the car accident he mentions accidentally causing, but its the same arm he broke during the Gremloblin attack and could be a result of him taking his cast off too early for it to have healed right in the first place which could explain why he wears it for so long.

Significant mental decline as he has started exhibiting signs of brain damage or swelling (decreased vocabulary, forgetfulness, loss of motor functions) however, he is seemingly lucid enough to question if the memory gun is causing negative side effects.

There are actually bottles visible in the back of the room, possbly referencing the addiction metaphor being used here

This would take place after the portal test, likely late January. Ford is at the height of his paranoia, Fiddleford has left the shack and taken every trace of his research with him except his college picture with Ford, and the blind eye is a fully established and seemingly self-governing cult.

Day 273

At this point, Fidd has relocated to a motel and is seemingly completely mentally gone, ripping out his hair and developing his hunched posture. This likely takes place after the blind eye takes his memories, or he continues erasing them himself. It's possible that the blind eye continues visiting him and taking his memories even after he is ejected as a member, or at least until they forget who he is after using the gun on themselves too many times.

It appears to be snowing outside? Which doesn't line up with either the canon timeline or this timeline, so potentially the days on the video diaries could be incorrect assuming he isn't filming them every day, or has lost so much of his mind by this point that he isn't labelling them right and has lost track of time

The final two entries are a similar story, serving only to show us the end of his decline and him eventually becoming fully homeless, retreating to the junkyard he lives in for the next 28 years (jesus, he really deserved that mansion).

Ultimately though, this timeline asks a lot of interesting character questions.

Why did Ford not realise how bad Fiddleford's decline was becoming? Maybe a mix of circumstances, he was falling deeper into his worship of Bill at the time, to the extent that he was regularly being possessed and judging by the lack of journal entries at the time, very pre-occupied. We also know that Fidd used the gun on him at least twice in canon, and possibly used it more than we know in order to convince Ford he was okay.

If Fiddleford was erasing parts of Ford's memory, did Bill know? Personally, I feel that Bill was aware but knew that ultimately it would serve him. Fiddleford, without ever encountering Bill at this point, created the blind eye symbol which is eerily close to Bill's symbolism, how would he know that when we know Ford is possessive of his muse and doesn't share anything with Fidd about it? How does Ford have visions of Fidd in a red cloak without ever knowing that the cult and Fidd are directly connected? My thoughts are that Bill, who we know has erased Ford's memory himself before when he stole the journal pages we see in TBOB, was using most of this as fodder to drive a divide between the two, mentally creating associations in both of their minds so they stop trusting the other. Chess but with troubled gay men.

All in all I think Fiddleford's decline is such an interesting way to approach a theme of addiction, particularly a high-functioning addiction. If this really is how things played out, we know that throughout his use of the gun and even 30 years later when he is considered a write-off, the one thing he maintains is his engineering prowess and his smarts. It makes sense that even when actively using the gun and hiding it from Ford he would be able to keep up in terms of building the portal, especially when we know he secretly hired workers. It's also a great example of someone drawing others into their addiction, even if it was unintentional and he didn't believe they would be hurt in the long run.

I feel like sometimes there's a lil bit of a push to see Fidd as a naive or morally good character even through his mistakes and to demonise Ford in response, but ultimately both of them are very morally grey and have their own vices that they develop and grow from.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Please help! I’m writing musicians but am gravely afraid of being so inaccurate I’ll get laughed at. Do you have any general tips for writing musicians/celebrities/rich people or all three?

Writing Notes: Musicians

Musician - creates, performs, or composes music.

Diverse in their talents, encompassing a wide range of instrumental, vocal, and compositional abilities.

They may specialize in various genres such as classical, jazz, rock, pop, electronic, or folk music, and their proficiency may extend to multiple instruments or vocal techniques.

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of musicians can vary depending on their specific roles, genres, and settings. However, here are some general duties and responsibilities that musicians often have:

Practice and Rehearsal: Musicians need to dedicate significant time to practicing their instruments or vocals to maintain and improve their skills. They also participate in rehearsals with other musicians or bands to synchronize their performances.

Performances: Musicians are responsible for delivering live performances, whether in concerts, gigs, recitals, or other venues. They must prepare their repertoire, select appropriate songs or compositions, and perform them with skill and expression.

Collaboration: Many musicians work collaboratively with other musicians, bands, orchestras, or ensembles. They must be able to communicate effectively, listen to others, and contribute to a unified musical performance.

Composition and Arrangement: Some may create original compositions or arrangements of existing music. This involves writing or reworking musical ideas, melodies, harmonies, and lyrics to create new pieces of music.

Recording and Studio Work: Musicians often record their music in studios or other recording environments. They may need to work with audio engineers, producers, and other professionals to capture their performances accurately and achieve the desired sound.

Promotion and Marketing: Musicians, especially those pursuing a professional career, need to actively promote their work. This may involve creating a brand, establishing an online presence, networking, and marketing their music through various channels.

Music Education: May engage in teaching and mentoring aspiring musicians. They may offer private lessons, lead workshops, or work as music educators in schools or colleges to impart their knowledge and skills to others.

Equipment Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining their instruments or equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition. This may involve regular cleaning, string replacement, tuning, or repairing any issues that arise.

Continuous Learning: Musicians must stay updated with the latest trends, techniques, and developments in their respective genres. They may attend workshops, masterclasses, or pursue further education to enhance their skills and expand their musical horizons.

Types of Musicians

There are various types of musicians based on their roles, expertise, and the context in which they perform. Here are some common types of musicians:

Vocalists/Singers: Vocalists specialize in singing and using their voice as their primary instrument. They may perform solo or as part of a vocal group, choir, band, or opera company. Vocalists can have various vocal ranges and styles, including sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, and basses.

Music Artists: Music artists, or soloists, are musicians who perform as the featured artist or performer in a concert or other musical setting. They often showcase their virtuosity and mastery of their instrument or voice. Soloists can be instrumentalists or vocalists.

Session Musicians: Record or perform with other artists or bands. They contribute their instrumental or vocal skills to enhance the recording or live performance. They may be hired for their versatility and ability to adapt to various musical styles.

Composers: Create original music by writing scores or arrangements. They may compose for a wide range of genres and mediums, including film, television, theater, orchestras, bands, or solo performances.

Conductors: Conductors lead and direct orchestras, choirs, or other musical ensembles. They interpret the musical score, guide the musicians, and shape the overall performance. Conductors use their knowledge of music theory and interpretation to bring out the desired artistic vision.

Music Educators/Teachers: Specialize in teaching and imparting musical knowledge and skills to students of all ages. They may work in schools, colleges, universities, or offer private lessons. Music educators can teach various subjects, including instrument instruction, music theory, composition, and conducting.

Music Arrangers: Music arrangers take an existing piece of music and restructures or adapts it for a different ensemble, style, or purpose. They make artistic decisions regarding instrumentation, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, and other musical elements to create a new arrangement that showcases the original composition in a fresh way.

Orchestrators: Orchestrators specialize in translating composers' musical scores into fully realized orchestral arrangements, determining the instrumentation and voicings for each instrument. They collaborate with composers and directors to bring musical visions to life in various contexts, from classical performances to film and television soundtracks.

Music Therapists: Use music as a therapeutic tool to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. They create and implement music-based interventions to promote healing, improve communication, enhance emotional well-being, and support overall therapeutic goals.

Instrumentalists: Specialize in playing a specific musical instrument. They may perform solo or as part of an ensemble, orchestra, or band. Examples include pianists, guitarists, violinists, drummers, saxophonists, and trumpeters.

Orchestral Musicians: Orchestral musicians perform as part of an orchestra, which typically consists of various instrumental sections, such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Examples include violinists, cellists, flutists, clarinetists, trumpeters, and percussionists.

Studio Musicians: Studio musicians work in recording studios and contribute their skills to create and record music. They may be hired to play instruments, sing backing vocals, or add specific musical elements to a recording. Studio musicians are often proficient in multiple styles and genres.

Jazz Musicians: Specialize in performing and improvising within the genre of jazz. They may play instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, piano, double bass, or drums, and often engage in improvisation and complex harmonies.

Rock Musicians: Perform within the rock genre, which encompasses various subgenres like classic rock, alternative rock, heavy metal, and more. They may play electric guitars, bass guitars, drums, keyboards, or sing as frontmen or frontwomen of rock bands.

Pop Musicians: Create and perform popular music that appeals to a wide audience. They often incorporate catchy melodies, hooks, and contemporary production techniques. Pop musicians can be solo artists or part of a band.

Folk Musicians: Specialize in traditional or contemporary folk music, which typically features acoustic instruments like acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, or harmonica. They often draw inspiration from cultural and storytelling traditions.

Classical Musicians: Perform music from the classical music tradition, which includes composers like Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and many others. They may play instruments such as violin, cello, piano, flute, or perform as opera singers.

Electronic Musicians: Electronic musicians create music primarily using electronic instruments, synthesizers, drum machines, and computer-based production techniques. They may specialize in genres like electronic dance music (EDM), techno, ambient, or experimental electronic music.

Hip-Hop Artists: Create and perform within the hip-hop genre, combining rap vocals with beats, sampling, and other elements. They often deliver rhythmic and poetic lyrics over instrumentals or electronic beats.

Country Musicians: Perform within the country music genre, characterized by its roots in folk and blues and often featuring instruments like acoustic guitar, fiddle, banjo, pedal steel guitar, and vocals with distinctive country-style twang.

Gospel Musicians: Gospel musicians perform within the genre of gospel music, which has its roots in Christian religious music. They may sing or play instruments such as piano, organ, drums, or guitar, and often incorporate powerful vocal harmonies and uplifting messages.

Personality & Interests

The Holland Codes: Musicians and singers typically have an interest in the Creating and Persuading interest areas.

The Creating interest area indicates a focus on being original and imaginative, and working with artistic media.

The Persuading interest area indicates a focus on influencing, motivating, and selling to other people.

Musicians vs. Non-Musicians. They seem to differ in 2 traits (Gjermunds et al., 2020), using The Big Five:

They somewhat tend to have lower scores on Conscientiousness, and considerably higher scores in Openness to experience.

Thus, Openness seems to be the most typical personality trait for musicians.

These results suggest that musicians are more creative and openminded than non-musicians.

Musicians and singers also typically possess the following specific qualities:

Dedication. Auditioning for jobs can be a frustrating process because it may take many different auditions to get hired. They need determination and dedication to continue to audition after receiving many rejections.

Discipline. Talent is not enough for most musicians and singers to find employment in this field. They must constantly practice and rehearse to improve their technique, style, and performances.

Interpersonal skills. Musicians and singers need to work well with a variety of people, such as agents, music producers, conductors, and other musicians. Good people skills are helpful in building good working relationships.

Musical talent. They have superior musical abilities.

Physical stamina. Those who play in concerts or in nightclubs and who tour must be able to endure frequent travel and irregular performance schedules.

Promotional skills. They need to promote their performances through local communities, word of mouth, and social media platforms. Good self-promotional skills are helpful in building a fan base.

Musicians are storytellers and conveyors of emotions.

They have the ability to evoke feelings, inspire, provoke thought, and create a sense of unity through their music.

Their music can serve as a medium for self-expression, cultural representation, and social commentary, making them influential figures in shaping the artistic landscape and reflecting the diversity of human experiences.

Musicians contribute significantly to the cultural landscape by expressing emotions, telling stories, and communicating ideas through the universal language of music.

They may perform as solo artists, collaborate in ensembles or bands, or work with orchestras, choirs, and other musical groups.

Musicians often undergo extensive training, practice, and continuous learning to refine their craft, and their creativity and dedication helps to shape the auditory experiences that resonate with audiences across the globe.

Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 ⚜ More: References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

You can find more details in the sources linked above. As for writing celebrity or rich characters, you can choose actual rich celebrities as a basis to develop your specific character. And also consider some Celebrity & Rich People tropes as inspiration. Just alter as needed/desired. Hope this helps with your writing (don't let getting laughed at discourage you. Keep writing, editing & learning throughout)!

[musitechnicformation]

Unlock the secrets of music engineering with expert tips, tools, and techniques designed for beginners and professionals alike. Learn how to mix, master, and produce high-quality tracks that resonate with audiences. Explore the best equipment, software, and methods to take your music production to the next level. Whether you're working in a home studio or a professional setup, this guide has everything you need to excel in music engineering.

[yayasvalveplay]

Megatron losing his mind at Optimus' finials showing/betraying his true emotions (perking up, the biolight tips glowing brighter under stress, tucking back when nervous or flustered, etc.) and at the fact that his audial biolights are sensitive. Bro nips and kisses at them every chance he gets and all the poor bot can do is just wrap his servos around him in return after the protests fail, both engines and vocalizer purring like a cat when he realizes this actually feels great.

They are oh so sensitive and Megatron takes full advantage on that. Optimus can not get him back since he doesn't have audio fins. (Unless he has his solar flares. But Megatron rarely takes off his helmet)

[nowtoboldlygo]

tips for finding free media in a foreign language 🌐💻

to find specific media online:

use a vpn! here's a free, reputable vpn service. change your location to your target country OR a country with many speakers of your target language. some countries are more restrictive than others, but even pirating sites can be geoblocked in search results. looking at you, russian websites.

if you can't download a vpn for whatever reason, duckduckgo lets you specify location in the search.

a good search is: [title in foreign language] ["watch online free" translated to your target language]

also: [title in your foreign language] [season number x episode like 1x01 or 4x17]

google continues to be the best search engine with the highest volume of useful/active websites in the primary results.

kid shows are often on youtube. it's very difficult to find full episodes outside of paid streaming services.

the best browsers are firefox, duckduckgo, and mullvad. chrome sucks when you get to ad-heavy websites.

to find recommendations for language learners:

dubs are typically easier for language learners due to cleaner audio quality, and neutral language (less slang). also, watching a show with which you're already familiar will increase comprehension.

for specific recommendations, reddit is the most popular forum for language learners to share media graded to the learner. lots of language apps also run blogs (and have recs).

there's also the comprehensible input wiki for everyone working up to native media.

[gallifreyanhotfive]

Random Doctor Who Facts You Might Not Know, Part 63

Adric had programmed the route back to E-Space into the TARDIS before he died. When the TARDIS came close into a CVE, Adric set the program to automatically travel into E-Space, specifically to Alzarius. This is how the Fifth Doctor, Tegan, Nyssa, and Turlough ended up in E-Space. (Audio: Mistfall)

The Eighth Doctor once took a ton of a drug called Om-Tsor in order to psychically stop a lot of missiles. (Novel: Revolution Man)

Meglos considers himself to be the Doctor's greatest enemy because the Doctor only defeated him once (while they have defeated Daleks, etc many times). (Short story: Meglos)

The Seventh Doctor hates swimming. (Novel: The Also People)

After Sabbath removed the Eighth Doctor's heart and implanted it into his own chest, the Doctor could not die. Even when he was absolutely crushed by sandbags, one of his hearts was still beating in Sabbath's chest, so he would survive. (Novel: Camera Obscura)

The Brigadier liked Persephone a lot. As in he fell in love with her. As in fighting Hades for her. As in kissing her. As in thinking that she had a perfect bum and that she was both delicious and delectable. Yeah. (Novel: Deadly Reunion)

One time, Ace mentioned that it was a bit of a coincidence that both Gallifrey and America had a "CIA." Narvin said she could think it was a coincidence if she wanted and that his people "get around," thus implying that there are ties between the two. (Audio: The Quantum Possibility Engine)

The Mara once possessed Kamelion through Tegan's subconscious. Kamelion assumed the form of a Gorgon and used his abilities to turn people into stone. (Short story: Mark of the Medusa)

One time, the Eighth Doctor tried to get his companion Izzy to go exploring in a new city with him, but she was too busy reading a history book on it. Annoyed after arguing with her, the Doctor explored by himself, going into a jam shop only to find that the merchant had been murdered by a guy with a hook for a hand. While trying to remove the hook, the Doctor was knocked unconscious, so when the police came, he was found with the dead body and the murder weapon. He was charged with several murders and sentenced to die, but Izzy was able to phone in a tip using information she knew from the history book to vindicate him just before he was executed. (Comic: By Hook or By Crook)

If the Valeyard had beaten the Sixth Doctor during their battle in the Matrix, he would have messed with time so dramatically that it would become catastrophically damaged. Eventually, he would have left hiding away in his TARDIS, afraid that any action he took would make things worse. The TARDIS would have confined him inside, immobilized with force fields. The TARDIS would only still be alive due to the symbiotic nuclei connecting her to her pilot, and the Valeyard would only be alive because of his connection to his TARDIS. Unable to do anything, they (including Mel) would be trapped there seemingly forever. (Audio: He Jests At Scars...)

Fitz Kreiner had a dream where he and the Eighth Doctor were both naked in the TARDIS console room, their bottoms touching each other's. The Dream Doctor made sure to tell him that he didn't think this was his subconscious telling him anything about his sexuality. He panicked when he realized he couldn't feel the Doctor's bottom anymore - which was because they were merging into one. (Novel: Halflife)

The Mara eventually entered the Fifth Doctor's mind, using him as a primary host to try to subjugate Manussa in an earlier time period. He was freed when Tegan and Turlough used a circle of cameras and screens (similar to the mirrors). (Audio: The Cradle of the Snake)

The Eighth Doctor, Anji, and Fitz were once made to wear collars and leashes while walking around on all fours naked. They had been provided with plastic chew toys. The Doctor and Fitz didn't appear to be bothered by this. (Novel: Mad Dogs and Englishmen)

The Eighth Doctor once commented that he could potentially have a bunny slipper fetish. (Novel: Grimm Reality)

While on Trenzalore, the Eleventh Doctor lost a leg while fighting a tsunami snake. (Short story: The Dreaming)

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[captainnikki]

I bought it because I like pain I guess

TS2:

Initial load up was fast

Intro video still loud as fuck

Shadows are permanently off

Graphics can be scaled up to highest screen resolution, smooth edges etc

Refresh rate 48 the only option available, animations smooth without stuttering

Seemed only fitting to start out with the Goths. A slight hang on the 4th column of icons like always when loading but otherwise fast

Tool tips, neighbourhood stories, sim bio etc all unchanged. Graphics and assets unchanged (except Ikea stuff is missing - RIP)

Zoom levels, camera, lighting no visible change

I have a migraine so may not be coherent

Uh oh, stuttering during a scripted event

Worth noting that my laptop is old and has been on for over 24 hours with another game loaded up - my other version of the game would 100% have not worked until I restarted my entire laptop

On that note my laptop is not searing me alive like it did previously

I can't seem to use the middle mouse button to rotate the camera. Was that a mod?

Shadows have automatically turned on now? And the option is no longer grayed out. Weird

Cassandra and Don just got married

I minimised the game from full screen and reopened the window, it took a couple of seconds to load but didn't crash

My husband has asked what snacks I want for our gaming night, this is very important

Stress testing minimise and reopen. This is hurting my head. The game hasn't crashed at all

My kids are watching in interest. "Good job" says the youngest. We shall see

Cheats still work and all of the same options seem to be there

I've chosen 'invite all neighbours'. It stuttered as they loaded in but did not freeze as my previous game would have

Darren is NOT amused that Cassandra is married

Sorry my husband came home and I had to rip myself away temporarily

Middle button rotate is back? Not sure why this stuff is kicking in as I play

My husband said "holy shit it's not crashed yet"

Could be because I don't have 50GB of CC... yet

Running smooth as butter with 20+ sims

Don set fire to the kitchen - no lag loading in the fire engine etc

The documents folder is called The Sims 2 Legacy

Layout inside the documents is the same

Programme files are categorised TS4 style but the contents seem similar? I'm not a modder but there's still neighbourhood templates etc

Loading the bin families up took 2 seconds

CAS loaded up quick

Swapping heads really fast and overloading it with clicks - it lagged but didn't crash

Hair and outfits loading notably faster, moving through catalogues quicker

Still not stutter or lag free though, definitely still waiting for those cache and thumbnail files to fill and load up

So far it does seem to run better vs my old vanilla game. There might genuinely have been some work done on it.

Store CAS stuff isn't included

Loaded in to a new lot quickly

I've filled a 64x64 lot with chairs as homage to LGR. It hasn't crashed

I've made a gigantic household using the tombstone of life and death - the frame rate has dropped a bit, but it's handling it pretty well. I definitely would have had pink soup by now usually. Lots of audio didn't play errors in the cheat console but I think that's because of how many sims there are.

Gun's camera mod is working, also it let me replace the files without closing down the game? And the new cameras worked instantly without restarting. Could you always do that?

My eye and skin defaults still work

Put a few hacks in and they didnt immediately crash everything

I've closed and reloaded the game several times in a row and no crashes, it loads into the neighbourhood faster now that it's gotten past the first load lag

CC required a restart to load in

Overall I played mostly vanilla for 5 hours with no crashes or pink soup. This was while the Sims 1 amd Dragon age installed in the background and I had a few web pages open. My previous game with no CC wouldn't have even loaded up under those conditions in the past so to play for so long was incredible.

I'm sure as I add CC back in it will slow down again and the pink soup will return but all in all I feel there is a definite improvement in this version on my setup specifically (beat up old gaming laptop with shit ram).

[seniorpollinationtechnician]

Ethan spent the next three hours in his cluttered office, surrounded by stacks of old files and a mess of digital archives on his computer. Eventually, ISAAC's voice broke the silence. "Ethan, I have located several encrypted documents closely related to your search history. Shall I bring them up?"

After a vocal confirmation, ISAAC remotely accessed Ethan's computer and began displaying a series of decrypted files with some title variation of 'Chrysalis_2023'. Project Chrysalis had been one of his most secretive assignments while working with the government where he had been tasked with engineering a containment and analysis system for biological entities. The government's vague description alluded to 'non-terrestrial biological entities', which Ethan naively interpreted as some advanced biological research.

The digital files were heavily redacted but offered enough information to remind him that he had physical evidence as well. He eventually found a folder containing detailed schematics alongside his own annotations on the nature of the project. One document in particular, an incident report, caught his eye.

Entry Date: 04/12/2023 Subject: NTBE X-23 Humanoid organism measuring 1.8 meters (6 ft.) in height. Bipedal locomotion. Epidermis is a pale yellow tone. Facial structure similar to that of a human being but with eight black eyes arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Indecipherable markings around the eyes. Subject arrived unconscious and has not regained consciousness throughout the observation period. Subject X-23 was transferred from the recovery unit into the primary containment chamber at 1100 hours. Upon entering the containment unit, the subject's vital signs surged. Subject X-23 abruptly regained consciousness and exhibited erratic behavior. Witnesses claimed to have seen something move within the subject's skin. Vocalizations consistent with an unknown language were recorded (see audio log 0134-B1). Linguistic analysis is ongoing. The subject shortly underwent a rapid biological transformation. Epidermal surfaces split open, extruding long, vine-like protrusions tipped with bioluminescent nodules. The cranial structure split open longitudinally, revealing a maw lined with razor-sharp teeth. At 1400 hours, Subject X-23 initiated a violent attack on the containment unit. The material composition used proved insufficient. A containment breach occurred at 1405 hours. Specimen X-23 lunged at Dr. ■■■■, inflicting a fatal laceration to the abdomen. Security personnel were authorized to terminate the threat. Subject X-23 was neutralized at 1410 hours. Residual specimens are being collected for further analysis. The containment unit is undergoing repairs and biohazard decontamination. Further research is on hold pending reevaluation of containment protocols.