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13thdoodle · 8 months ago
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[ Ectoberhaunt24 Day 1 : Past Present Future ]
Here they aarrreee~ The chaos trio UwU
This is based of my DP RET Time AU, where trio are basically adopted by CW to be his wards and given powers over past present and future respectively
Sam got Past, Danny Present, Tucker Future
Ok I be so real, I actually have no idea how Sam's past power works, but I do like hourglass time aesthetic, so I gave it to her askjdnaskdj
the hourglass shape was actually me trying to draw the proper hour glass shape but draw one side too straight but I was like wait no I might be cooking sth here akjsdnakd
It kinda look neat n reminds me of those one sided die or impossible loop
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For Danny, I gave him string games/cat's craddles to connect multiple points of presents together. I use this butterfly(?) shape as reference bc sth sth butterfly effects
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Drawing hands.... (my beloved) (my detested)
For Tucker, he get to have fancy screens bc future tech tm I do give him the rings that match all 3 of their colors uwu
Blue for Danny, purple for Sam, and yellow-orange for himself. That also reflects on their robe. I was gonna give them all the same purple colors but I messed around with the base color change and the blue one looks really cute on Danny with purple textures so here we are sakdjansjkd
kinda reminds me of this fabric type a bit
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cleoselene · 4 months ago
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LF guild
preferably RP, because I've wanted to try it, but honestly, any guild that is LGBT-friendly and intolerant of hate. The reaching out I've done hasn't been success on other sites so I'm trying it here. I used to lead raids back in vanilla and TBC, then the guild dissolved and I was just a normie guild member of another guild until early WoD, when I stopped playing and took an 8 year break
I started playing again last summer. I have three max level mages, one for each spec, a demonology warlock, a ret pally, a shadow priest, and I'm leveling a balance druid. Most comfortable with the mage/warlock class for raiding purposes, but I could handle the shadow priest too as she's my oldest toon, but shadow is just a shitty spec right now so I haven't been playing her much.
I've reached out to like three or four guilds and given them battle tags in their discords and gotten ghosted so I am down to begging tumblr. I am not demanding a raid spot, but I'm comfortable learning fights and I know how not to stand in the fire if I am needed. I just do dps on all my toons though. I was a holy priest through all of TBC and now like, never want to heal again lol.
I'm just really tired of being in some placeholder guilds just for the perks and seeing random Republicanesque jokes in guild chat and also tired of guild leaders being like "okay awesome!" and then never sending me an invite or accepting my battletag friend request.
plz plz plz? if you have a nice RP guild, amazing!! PLZ MESSAGE ME OR REBLOG THIS POST AND TELL ME. If you have just a nice inclusive non-bigoted build, also amazing!
Help I've been happy playing this game solo for the last six months to get the hang of it again but I have nothing but time and no one to play with, help a mage out!
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nicker44 · 2 months ago
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Holyendowed's Turtle WoW journey pt. 1
Level 20 has been achieved!
Good news everyone! I got Holyendowed to level 20! The quest that brought me over the top had me killing murlocs to get their fins. The quest reward is one of my favorite items in the game (which I can't use) but I think it is funny nonetheless:
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Spells:
Now that I'm level 20 that means I finally get the coveted Blessing of Kings!
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For those that don't know, every 2 levels you get new spells to purchase from your trainer and every level after 10 you get to distribute talent points. As I stated in my first post I was going with the retribution spec. If you don't put any points into any other spec by level 20 you usually get a defining spell/talent that really separates you from the other specializations. Turtle WoW switched up things from the original classic WoW. In OG WoW Blessing of kings was the big level 20 thing you got for the protection spec. However, in Turtle WoW it is now the big thing for the ret spec. Blessing of kings is probably the best singular buff in the game. Everybody wants 10% more stats across the board, it's great! As stated before, every even level you get additional spells and usually at the big milestones of 10, 20, 30, etc. you tend to get more spells and more class defining spells. Unfortunately, I haven't been "working the auction house" that well and I'm a bit low on funds. So, I wasn't able to train all the spells However, I got the 2 most useful (in my opinion) spells right away:
A new spell that does great AOE damage; it used to be a spell dedicated to the holy spec in original classic but has since been moved to a general paladin spell (a move I definitely agree with) consecration:
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2. It's not a new spell but it is a rank up of the bread and butter spell for the Turtle WoW ret paladin and will nearly double my damage output. The top portion is the old "Rank 1" whereas the bottom is the upgraded "Rank 2" spell. It is a significant increase in damage.
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This left me with a decision on what to train next because I didn't have enough money for all of it. But depending how my time in Stormwind city ended up going I may be able to get one maybe two spells:
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Exorcism is a solid spell. It's an instant cast damaging spell that hurts undead or demons. Great for pulling and increasing your DPS and I'm just about to head into a questing zone that's full of undead.
Flash of light, is the second healing spell you get (third if you count lay on hands); it is more mana efficient it takes less mana and less cast time but heals less per cast. Holy light heals (Rank 3) 167 - 196 whereas Flash of Light (Rank 1) heals 62 - 72
Holy Strike is a neat little spell, this would be a rank up, I have rank 2 right now. It deals holy damage on a short cool down and heals you and your allies for both health and mana. However, the catch here is that it shares the same cool down timer as crusader strike. So, I'll probably be getting this one last. It's great for tanking and niche scenarios but I will mostly be spamming crusader strike instead of holy strike:
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Lastly, is Devotion Aura Rank 3. For those that don't know. Paladins get a variety of auras. A paladin may only have one aura active at any given time. At the moment I only have 2 auras (level 22 I get my third). So at the moment, when I'm out and about questing it is a decision between Devotion Aura or Retribution Aura. Now, usually I have Retribution Aura active but there are times I switch devotion aura if I need the extra survivability. My current level gives 160 armor and this rank 3 gives 275 which is a nice upgrade but not game changing. At any rate, I'll get this one eventually but it is not a high priority.
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So order of priority is flash of light, exorcism, devotion aura, and holy strike. I only have enough money for 1 or two. So, let's switch gears to upgrading my equipment because we have a lot to do.
Equipment:
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We're finally able to upgrade from the Heavy Copper Broadsword to the Bronze Warhammer, it'll be a little bummer to lose the extra hit points but it's a 2.6 DPS increase! We've been stuck with that sword for 6 levels, it served us well but it is time to ascend. We won't be with the Bronze Warhammer for long though. We'll be able to upgrade to new weaponry for level 21 and 22!:
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Both of these will be marginally increases in DPS but every little bit counts! We didn't only get to upgrade our weapon but also we got to get new armor! New bracers:
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New Pauldrons:
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For the shoulder upgrade I had to scour the Auction House for that recipe but it was worth it. With all these new upgrades I am losing some defense and hit points but gaining damage and a bit of armor. I hope the new Blessing of Kings buff will compensate for the lost defense/hit points.
I had to spend some money to learn these new recipes but also while leveling up my blacksmithing I had to create some stuff. So, between vendoring my old equipment and the new creations for leveling I was able to squeak away and get two new spells. Both Exorcism and flash of light!
Class quest:
So with my newfound spells and upgraded equipment I was off to do my level 20 paladin quest! The quest was to go to some lady in Westfall named Daphne Stilwell and to defend her from mobs of Defias bandits. I couldn't do it on my own. As luck would have it though, I ran into another paladin who was doing the same quest. We were able to help each other out and get the quest done together! When all was said and done I got a new spell. Sense Undead and a nice shield; which I can't use, because I didn't make it but it did sell for a pretty penny! Sense undead can be useful once I make it to duskwood and start killing some undead. It allows me to see undead mobs on my minimap:
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Thanks for joining Holyendowed on his journey! :)
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anxiousdemifaemess · 2 years ago
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Fun Fact About My Dad
He is the reason why cross-tree builds were removed in World of Warcraft back in 2008. He had a hunter called Doog. Doog was a character he built, and mained as a hunter. obviously.
Another fun fact about my dad: he likes to break things to learn how they work. at this point, it was 2007, and unknown to wee little babby demi, my dad was starting shit and doing very well at not getting hit.
He was using this hunter with a level 10 pet as a tank- which, yknow, shouldnt be possible. he had so many players submitting complaints, saying he broke their ret-pali builds, that he HAD to be cheating- he wasnt, btw, he just exploited the HELL out of the cross tree build mechanic. but enough complaints were submitted that blizzard locked his account, investigated everything he'd done, and had to say "nothing is WRONG with what youve done but you did break the class." and then cleared out EVERYTHING he'd done. including his macros.
This Did Not Deter Him From Doing The Same Exact Thing In 2009. Because in 2008, after he'd spent a year on Doog and had everything reset, the Burning Crusade update arrived with a new character class: the Death Knight.
Death knights, he explained, were low aggro, low damage, and low heal. They were not an overly strong class. And again, my dad looked at the skill trees, looked at the possibilities, and decided that he didnt need an ultimate skill when he could multiclass his skill tree enough to take over when any party member (dps, tank, healer, etc) tried to cause a party wipe. he was able to out-heal, out-damage, and out-aggro any party member no matter their class.
and again, he started getting complaints made against him. he started getting private messages just cussing him out because HOW DARE HE make their healer/paladin/whatever IRRELEVANT with a damn DEATH KNIGHT?!
and again, blizzard mods and developers locked his account and went over EVERYTHING. He gave them access to his personal computer. they tried to decide, again, if he was using any hacks, cheats, or mods. And again, he wasn't. He was told "You've done nothing WRONG but this is unhinged as hell and why would you play it like this?!" They reset the character- again, including macros- and a month or two before the Cataclysm update, a patch was released that removed cross-tree builds in the game.
My dad, understandably, went "fuck this" and stopped playing for a LONG time, until my brother wanted to play with him and my mom a couple years ago. and he still didnt get near as invested as he was when i was a kid.
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sjolldorei · 2 years ago
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Dragonflight Season 2 Summary
Following in the footsteps of S1, I've decided to do another summary now that I've completed my main goals. I got Keystone Master a few weeks back, and yesterday Heroic Sarkareth was killed!
Sathir, Holy and Retribution Paladin:
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As normal, I healed in mythics this season. I took it a bit slow at the start, didn't do much for a while then zoomed through KSM in a couple of weeks. I'm currently at 2291 rating, but these are the scores I had when I hit 2k for KSM!
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After the holy paladin rework in 10.1.5, I've been blasting some higher keys too, timed a +18 and a few +17s! And of course I#ve ran the new megaduneon, Dawn of the Infinates, it's such a gorgeous place, amazing fights, really really cool. Megadungeons continue to be some of the best content in modern wow!
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For my time spent as a DPS - Heroic Sarkareth felt like a much nicer fight to learn than Razageth, way shorter but still challenging. The entire raid was really nice, I enjoyed Abberus a lot! Glad to have finally defeated the Sarkussy though 😌
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Overall I'm really glad I've stuck to one character this season, doing raid and mythics on paladin is great fun and I love both ret and holy! Here's to next season, wherever it takes us 🥂🎆
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haplogamingchef · 9 hours ago
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World of Warcraft 11.1.5: Feral Druid DPS Shines in Mythic+
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World of Warcraft's 11.1.5 update has brought a noticeable shift in the DPS meta, and one spec is gaining serious traction in Mythic+ dungeons — the Feral Druid. Once an underdog, Feral is now climbing the ranks and establishing itself as a solid S Tier DPS pick. Thanks to a mix of consistent AoE output, solid utility, and scaling power, this melee spec is finding a new place in the spotlight. Whether you're returning to the game or planning to reroll, there's plenty to learn about why Feral is thriving right now.
What Changed in Patch 11.1.5 for Feral Druids?
In Patch 11.1.5, not much changed directly for Feral Druids, but the environment around them shifted in their favor. Previous top-tier specs like Enhancement Shaman received nerfs, and as more players gained high-level gear, Feral's strengths became more visible. On the Public Test Realm (PTR), Feral was already outperforming others in sustained damage, and those numbers are now showing up in live servers, especially in high Mythic+ keys.
The big news isn’t a rework or new mechanic — it’s that Feral Druid damage scales extremely well with gear. As players move toward item level 670+, the raw output from bleed effects and uncapped AoE starts to outpace more burst-oriented specs that relied on front-loaded abilities or cooldowns.
The Real Strength: Feral Druid’s Damage Profile
Feral’s damage isn't flashy, but it's reliable and ramping. Instead of spiking damage in short bursts, Feral Druids apply pressure over time through bleeds like Rip and Rake, with talents and procs like Apex Predator's Craving pushing their priority damage potential even higher.
Uncapped AoE makes a big difference in large trash pulls — a defining trait of many Season 2 dungeons.
Apex Predator procs give feral a burst window when needed, especially when cleaving on high-health mobs or nuking down key targets.
Bleed-based DPS means consistent output across fights, regardless of cooldown availability or RNG spikes.
This consistency becomes a huge asset in keys where execution matters more than variance.
Why Feral Druids Excel in High-Level Mythic+
In the current Mythic+ landscape, dungeons favor large pulls and tight timers. That plays directly into Feral Druid’s hands. Unlike many melee specs that struggle in AoE-heavy environments, Feral thrives when packs are large and the tank can group mobs efficiently. Their damage doesn't fall off when there are more targets — it actually ramps up.
In addition, the longer fights in high keys give Feral time to apply bleeds to multiple enemies and maintain uptime. Short fights can limit their full damage potential, but high-key dungeons rarely fall into that trap. Instead, fights go long enough to showcase Feral's full rotation strength.
Key Performance Highlights:
Strong in keys 17 and up, as seen in logs and runs from top players.
Outpaces specs like Balance Druid or Unholy DK in longer pulls due to stable damage.
Ideal for dungeons like Cinderbrew Meadery or Algeth’ar Academy, where uncapped AoE is fully utilized.
When Feral Isn’t the Best Choice
Feral isn’t invincible — in lower key runs or small-pull dungeons like Theater of Pain, they may not shine as brightly. Their damage relies on ramp time, and if mobs die too fast, bleeds never get their full value. Specs with burst AoE like Havoc Demon Hunter or Ret Paladin will outshine Feral in fast-paced or under-tuned content.
Also, Feral doesn’t bring high-impact group buffs like Bloodlust or major DPS cooldowns that affect the group. While they do offer strong personal output and decent utility, there are cases where a comp might prefer a spec with more group synergy or faster burst potential.
Summary:
Not ideal for short fights or trash that melts quickly.
Less impactful in 10–13 keys where pull sizes and fight durations are smaller.
Competes better in structured, high-end play than casual PUG runs.
Feral Druid Utility in Mythic+ Runs
Beyond pure damage, Feral brings a well-rounded toolkit of utility that fits well in today’s Mythic+ ecosystem. While not as utility-heavy as some ranged specs, they still offer several powerful tools:
Incapacitating Roar is great for interrupting multi-casts, especially in high-pressure pulls like Rookery or Spire.
Soothe, Remove Corruption, and Innervate remain strong cross-spec Druid utilities, adding dispel, decurse, and mana support for healers.
Typhoon or Ursol’s Vortex can provide crowd control when paired with dungeon mechanics that favor mob movement or kiting.
Since Feral is already in melee range, they can apply utility without needing risky repositioning, unlike Balance Druids or other ranged DPS.
Feral Druid Survivability vs. Other Specs
Another factor helping Feral Druid succeed in this patch is improved defensive capability. While Feral has often been viewed as a squishy spec, Patch 11.1.5 and the current talent meta make it much more durable than in past seasons.
Key defensive tools include:
Survival Instincts: A strong personal cooldown that greatly reduces incoming damage.
Improved Bear Form: Retains part of its armor and stamina bonus even after shifting out.
Frenzied Regeneration (via hybrid talent picks): Can be used in emergencies even in Cat Form.
While Feral won’t out-tank a Death Knight or Paladin, it's notably tankier than Shaman or Balance Druid, especially in melee-heavy environments.
How Apex Predator’s Craving Enhances Priority Damage
A major part of Feral Druid’s competitive edge in Mythic+ lies in the Apex Predator’s Craving talent. This ability gives Feral Druids a chance to trigger free and empowered Ferocious Bites from Rip damage ticks. In larger pulls, this chance increases significantly due to more enemies bleeding simultaneously.
This mechanic translates into:
High priority target damage during AoE pulls.
A stable and consistent damage profile compared to RNG-heavy specs like Unholy DK or Elemental Shaman.
Better control over when burst happens, since Ferals can plan around Apex procs.
For example, during fights with a key mob or mini-boss among trash packs (such as Hired Muscle in Priory), Ferals can nuke that enemy without sacrificing AoE pressure.
Physical vs. Magic Damage Meta in Season 3
Another contributing factor to Feral’s rise in 11.1.5 is the evolution of the damage-type meta. This season, teams are starting to build around either:
A magic-focused comp (with Demon Hunters, Balance Druids, Mages), or
A physical-focused comp (Monk + Warrior + physical DPS specs like Feral, Rogue, and Hunter).
Feral fits perfectly in the physical comp due to:
Synergy with Mystic Touch (Monk debuff that increases physical damage taken).
Boosted output when paired with Battle Shout (Warrior buff).
Natural alignment with melee cleave playstyles.
While the magic comp remains strong overall, physical setups are now only 1–2 keys behind in performance, giving Feral a real chance to shine in diverse group compositions.
Where Feral Fits in the Current DPS Rankings
If you look at the current WoW 11.1.5 DPS rankings on sites like Archon.gg or WarcraftLogs, you’ll see Feral Druid performing exceptionally well, especially in high key Mythic+ dungeons. While it’s not topping every chart, Feral consistently ranks in S Tier or high A Tier among melee specs.
What separates Feral from other specs is its balance across various damage types — solid AoE, strong cleave, and reliable single-target performance. The spec doesn’t rely on burst windows or group buffs as much as others, which makes it:
Easier to plug into diverse comp setups.
A stable choice in coordinated and PUG groups alike.
A sleeper pick that’s finally getting the attention it deserves.
Comparing Feral to Boomkin (Balance Druid)
No Feral discussion is complete without the classic comparison: Feral vs. Balance Druid. In previous metas, Balance was the easy choice for ranged damage, with Starfall and Celestial Alignment dominating AoE encounters. But the 11.1.5 patch created more room for spec diversity, and Feral is now holding its ground.
Key comparison points:
Mobility: Feral wins. Balance needs to reposition often and loses DPS doing so.
Priority damage: Feral pulls ahead, especially with Apex procs during big packs.
Utility: Both specs share Druid toolkit, but Feral applies it without leaving melee range.
Survivability: Feral now has better tankiness thanks to defensive talents and Bear Form enhancements.
While Balance still fits certain team comps better, Feral is no longer the second-tier choice — it’s a viable primary DPS depending on dungeon and group strategy.
Conclusion: Is Feral Druid Worth Playing in WoW 11.1.5?
Right now, Feral Druid is one of the strongest melee DPS options for players pushing Mythic+ in World of Warcraft Patch 11.1.5. With a combination of uncapped AoE, priority target burst, and consistent bleed-based output, Feral performs exceptionally well in high-level dungeons.
It’s not the most beginner-friendly spec and does require ramp time and proper pull planning, but for players who commit to learning the rotation and optimizing their build, the rewards are clear. Add to that solid defensive tools, baseline Druid utility, and synergy in physical-damage comps, and you have a spec that’s finally getting the recognition it deserves.
Whether you’re a longtime Feral main or just considering trying it for the first time, now is an excellent time to bring this spec into your Mythic+ rotation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Feral Druid viable for high Mythic+ keys in 11.1.5? A: Yes. Feral Druid is performing well in high keys (17+), especially in dungeons that favor big AoE pulls and sustained fights.
Q: How does Feral Druid compare to Balance Druid? A: Feral offers stronger priority damage, more consistent output, and better survivability in melee. Balance has stronger ranged burst and utility but struggles with movement-heavy encounters.
Q: What makes Feral Druid strong in this patch? A: Key factors include uncapped AoE, reliable damage scaling with gear, Apex Predator procs for priority targets, and compatibility with the physical damage meta.
Q: Is Feral beginner-friendly for Mythic+? A: It has a steeper learning curve due to ramp time and bleed management, but it's highly rewarding once mastered.
Q: Which dungeons are best for Feral Druids in 11.1.5? A: Dungeons with large trash pulls like Cinderbrew Meadery, Algeth’ar Academy, and Priory showcase Feral’s uncapped AoE strengths.
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newtthetranswriter · 1 year ago
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How They Play W.o.W - MHA Version
Summary: Just some Headcanons on how I think Kirishima, Bakugo, Mina, Denki, and Shinsou would play World of Warcraft together.
A/n: Hello everyone, Sorry for having to stop for a bit but I should be back at least for a little bit. Anyway, enjoy these silly little headcanons and feel free to send some ideas for other ones. And as always remember to hydrate or diedrate.
Jujutsu Kaisen Version   Blue Exorcist Version  Haikyuu Version  Tokyo Revengers Version (will be linked once finished and posted)
Kirishima: Retribution Paladin
Loves to be support in any way possible
Being a Ret Paladin makes it so he can main dps, but also heal if needed and sometimes tank
Follows the main tank like a lost puppy
When questing he gets way to into the lore, reading every detail and being super careful to follow it to the letter
Picks up Herbalism and Skinning as his professions every time, cause then he can give his resources to his friends.
Bakugo: Vengeance Demon Hunter
Only plays Demon Hunters because they are a class that doesn’t need help
Can run even the toughest of dungeons without a healer because who needs that extra weight
The kind of Tank who pulls large groups but not the kind to run right to the boss with fifty thousand mobs on his ass
When questing he just picks up the quest and runs, who cares why the quest was given if it gives him gold
Doesn’t pick up any professions because he’s just here to kill shit, if he does pick up crafting supplies he puts in the auction house for more money
Mina: Restoration Druid or Holy Priest
She’s the healer of this chaotic party, making sure people don’t die
If she’s playing a druid she definitely buys the treant form for healing cause it’s cool af
Playing a priest she makes some colorful jokes, but also dresses it in the darkest shit to throw people off
She’s neutral to questing, she does it if that’s what the group is doing but prefers to level in dungeons
Picks up alchemy and tailoring as professions, making potions and bags for the gang while paying Kirishima for the herbs he gathers
Denki: Switches between Elemental and Enhancement Shaman
Can’t pick if he wants to be up close in the fight or standing back in the safe zone
When using the Elemental spec he favors the Lightning spells because he’s a dork
When using Enhancement spec, he definitely needs Mina’s heals or he dies right away (he’s not great at the melee range fighting)
‘Questing what’s that’ King of just running around doing whatever instead of actually following the game, challenges random people to duels and is shocked when he loses
Picks up engineering and Blacksmithing as professions but never actual does them
Shinsou:  Frost Mage
Let's be honest, he’s only here because Denki forced him to be here
Picks Frost mage, because he can stand back deal a tone of damage and not have to deal with the chaos of melee combat
When Denki is challenging people to duels, he accepts then polymorphs him into a sheep and Ko’s him
Follows the lore close, even if he denies it, loves the idea of Dalaran and how its a large floating city
Professions wise he picks up skinning and Mining, solely to sell everything and make a ton of gold to help the party, but he won’t admit to it
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windstalkerwolf · 2 years ago
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Allowing myself to return to World of Warcraft after a year of quitting. It's nice- like old times, except with dragons! I've made a lot of memories with that game since it's launch 20 years ago.
I love dragons. 🐉💖 The ones blizzard made are a little effeminate though. Fun class. I'll play Augmentation Evoker as I enjoy buffing others and off healing as DPS. The play style is rather jumpy, like a cross hybrid of all the casters but with wings.
The personality of the Drakthir characters is rather bubbly which is odd for dragon people. Suffice to say, I will keep my Vulpera fury warrior as my main. I'm at a warrior at heart no matter how many classes they throw at me-- even if Ret Pallies are in god mode once again. I mained paladin for many years until BFA. Until the little foxes stole my attention.
Fengitsune has returned! 🔥🦊 Why the fast pacing though? One can get to level 65 in one zone just following main story line. I like a slower grind.
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alifeasvivid · 3 years ago
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Three-Part Harmony, human au frukus* smut
*I still call it frukus even though Alfred’s in the middle. I’ve always had a penchant for Alfred as an escort and this isn’t exactly that, but it’s in the spirit of it.
Rating: Explicit, pwp Warnings: DP, smut that’s not overly graphic--it could probably qualify as M+, large age gap (Alfred = early 20′s, Francis and Arthur = late 30′s), an excessive amount of feels given the subject matter, Alfred is kind of a slut, general cheesiness and sap Summary: Francis and Arthur are happily married. Alfred lives with them as their “pet.” Life is perfect.
If there’s one thing that Alfred F. Jones has learned about Francis Bonnefoy and Arthur Kirkland, it is that while the couple (who have been married for ten years) bicker and snipe and banter with each other, they are deeply in love… and when they put their minds to it, they can work in perfect harmony.
And they truly are perfect for each other. 
No one else could tolerate Arthur’s often terse demeanor and his verbal jabs that always hit their target with devastating accuracy, let alone bring out the soft, romantic side of him like Francis does.
No one else could simultaneously indulge and even encourage Francis’ idealistic and moony-eyed waxing philosophic tendencies and while being able to rein him in at the same time like Arthur can.
And in pure serendipity, their… appetites are also perfectly aligned.
Which is where Alfred comes in. Or rather where they “come in” or are about to if the way they are both driving into him with Francis moaning behind him, stroking Alfred’s cock, and Arthur biting into his neck are any indication.
Alfred is, as he often is, suspended in bliss, lost to himself in sweat-sticky heat, babbling out half-intelligible praise and pleas while they both murmur filthy adulations against his skin. He tosses his back on Francis’ shoulder and rakes his fingertips down Arthur’s back.
Alfred had met Arthur three years ago when Arthur had been on an extended business trip in Boston. At the time, Alfred was a university student pulling the “stripping is better money than waiting tables” bit to pay tuition, but really he just enjoyed it. During his stay, Arthur quickly became a regular patron. 
When Alfred had first accompanied Arthur back to his hotel, he hadn’t quite guessed that Arthur was as young as he actually was. The dim lights of the club and Arthur’s demeanor had led Alfred, only nineteen, to think he was in his late forties or even early fifties, but Arthur was only in his mid-thirties at the time. Alfred also hadn’t known Arthur was married. Arthur had tried to pay him for his time, but Alfred had insisted that he should be paying Arthur for such an amazing fuck.
After that, they had spent almost every night of Arthur’s short tenure together. Alfred had found out Arthur was married about halfway through and he’d been pretty furious at first, not for a second believing Arthur’s claims about his and Francis’ “semi-open relationship.” Yeah, Alfred had heard that one before. But then Arthur had insisted that Alfred talk to Francis and after a video chat, Alfred was just as infatuated with him as he was with Arthur.
On several occasions, Francis had watched them via webcam and Alfred had never come so hard in his life.
He had been pretty devastated when Arthur had to return to Paris, not only because Arthur had more or less become his sugar daddy and he hadn’t been working. It wasn’t the money. It was the fact that when Alfred returned to the club, he didn’t enjoy it anymore.
“Fuck, fuck, ahh! I’m gonna—!” Alfred gasps as the pleasure drowns him and he spills cum over himself, Arthur, and Francis’ hand. Both of them fuck him through his orgasm, kissing him wherever they can reach.
“Ouais, yes, si bon, mon cher,” Francis purrs, silky words that slither down Alfred’s spine. 
“God, you’re so fucking tight,” Arthur grunts like he’s complaining when Alfred knows he isn’t. Arthur presses his cheek against Alfred’s and as Alfred returns from his high, he can feel Arthur and Francis kissing over his shoulder. They’re both close.
Francis breaks their kiss, drags his fingers through the sticky fluid on Alfred’s stomach, and thrusts them into Arthur’s mouth and Arthur sucks on them greedily, moaning and every cell in Alfred’s body wants to climax again—all except for the ones that could accomplish it.
Instead, he whines until Arthur kisses him.
And to think Alfred had once thought he’d never see them again.
About a month after Arthur returned home, Alfred received a call from him and Francis. Arthur had started by mentioning that Alfred would be graduating soon and how he had told Arthur he didn’t have any plans or prospects. He was talking around what he wanted to say as he has a habit of doing when it also requires emotional honesty. Francis had saved his husband: “We want you to come live with us.”
The couple had then gone on to explain what that would entail. Alfred would live with them (he’d have his own room), they would pay off his loans, pay for all his expenses—anything he needed or desired (apparently, he had severely underestimated Arthur’s wealth) and in return, he would be their lover. Their pet. He would be sexually available to both or either of them at any time. Twenty-four/seven, ideally. If he wanted or needed it, he would be welcome to have a day or two off when requested. All of his limits would be discussed and respected, as would theirs.
They said they intended for this to be a long-term arrangement.
It had sounded way, way too good to be true. Alfred had definitely considered that there was a high probability they would murder him. Or worse.
He said yes anyway because he missed them so much and he was already kind of falling for them.
They had even flown out to Boston for his graduation ceremony.
Now, three years later, he sobs in overstimulated ecstasy as they orgasm at the exact same time, harmoniously. He vaguely hears them worshiping each other over how good they feel against each other inside him, but the only thing he registers with any clarity is their cum filling him and how amazing it feels, how it makes his heart swell.
The three of them are a panting, heaving mess and they stay connected for a few moments just to enjoy it, until Arthur and Francis soften enough to slip out of Alfred’s (lovingly) abused ass.
Arthur chuckles reflexively as he moves off of Alfred and Francis and flops onto his back beside them, sighing dazedly with a sated “Fuck me.”
“Didn’t we just do that?” Alfred laughs too as he awkwardly clamors off of Francis, turning to sit in his lap and kiss the Frenchman the way he hadn’t been able to a few moments ago.
Francis smiles against Alfred’s lips. “I’m afraid you’ll have to wait, mon coeur. We are all spent.”
Alfred knows that if they really do want another round, they won’t have to actually wait very long. Despite not being nearly as young as Alfred, Arthur and Francis are more than capable of keeping up with him, even outlasting him on many occasions.
Alfred insists on doing a lot of the housework because he wants to do something to earn his keep because having copious amounts of amazing sex with them at their beck and call is something he would absolutely do for free and so he will often be doing something very mundane, like washing dishes, only for Arthur to suddenly appear behind him, fingering him and then fucking him right there over the counter.
Other times, Alfred will wake up on a Sunday morning to Francis sucking him off or thrusting his cock into his ass.
Alfred’s limits are completely respected… he just doesn’t have very many of them and he hardly ever asks for a day off.
He continues making out with Francis, whose hands caress Alfred’s thighs while Alfred grips his shoulders.
“Bloody hell, that’s gorgeous,” Arthur muses, watching them, enraptured. “But I’ve got to piss.”
Francis breaks away from Alfred’s lips and Alfred moves to kissing his neck instead. “You are so crass, Arthur,” he scolds in his thick accent. “Your filthy mouth is going to rub off on dear little Alfred.”
“Fuck yeah, I hope so,” Alfred says cheekily into Francis’ flushed skin. “Hope he rubs it all over me.”
Francis smacks his bottom teasingly. “Don’t encourage him.” He then smiles softly, adoringly at Alfred, pushing his hair back from his face. “Do you know that you are so perfect for us?” he murmurs. 
Alfred grins. “You’ve mentioned it a couple times.”
Francis pulls him close, hugs him tightly. “Our happiness is a hundred times what it was before you.” Francis is very prone to becoming rather sentimental after all three of them have been together… Alfred loves that about him.
He nuzzles Francis and settles against him. “Mine too. More than that even.”
The three of them clean up in the shower, touching each other more than necessary, but it’s only that.
Alfred climbs into bed with them. Even two years ago, he would have gone to his own room, feeling a little bereft, but respectful of their wishes. On the nights they don’t fuck like this or nights when they explicitly ask him to, he does go back to his own room, but on a night like this, no one would even think to suggest it.
Arthur is in the middle now, facing Alfred. Francis falls asleep very quickly and rolls half on top of Arthur, to which Arthur rolls his eyes but smiles at Alfred with a wink. He reaches out and pets Alfred’s damp hair. “I think I’ve only just started to realize you’re not some wondrous dream,” he says fondly.
Alfred leans into his hand and kisses his palm. “I don’t know if I’ve stopped thinking this is too good to be true yet.” To be loved this much seems unfair; no one could possibly deserve it. Neither Francis or Arthur ever say those words—that’s something they reserve only for each other, but Alfred doesn’t need to hear it. 
He just feels it… a part of their perfect harmony.
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letsdestroyjotunheim · 3 years ago
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A sniper walks into the Lost Catacombs of Egypt looking for a guy. Sometimes you are more than brothers in arms.
#camelscanbeassholes
 Fresh from her time in Central Africa, Captain Jacqueline O’Nighall (Ret) travels to Egypt to search for fellow former soldier, Matt Jacobs. Add in an illegal trade in antiquities and people dying at the hands of unknown assailants and Jack has her work cut out for her.
As if that wasn’t enough, she now has to keep one of the men in her life from finding out about the other, because if MOSSAD Officer Jamal Habibi ever meets Darren “Hijack” Henderson then someone is going to be doing time.
And it won’t be her.
The clues point to only one location, the fabled Lost Catacombs. Getting there was only half the fun, because once in the Catacombs, she finds that it will be a major job getting out again — its robotic guardians will see to that.
On the plus side, she’ll have enough to read for the rest of her life. However short that may be.
 The Case Files of Captain Jacqueline O’Nighall (Ret) Where Indiana Jones meets The X Files.
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[ Ectoberhaunt Day 3 : Chaos ]
The Future is a chaotic mess, and Tucker got a lil bit overwhelmed by it
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hi hello im unearthing this old ass au for ectober lmao
It's RET Time AU (Reverse Evil Trio), where the trio got mostly possessed by their respective ghosts and wrecked havoc everywhere.
Got put in a time out by the Observants..... by yeeting them to Clockwork so they're his kids now no take backsies lol
Sam got the past time power, Danny's present, and Tucker got future :tm:
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Hi I would like a match please. 1. Something that really gets under my skin is when people judge others for no reason at all 2. I hate the word ret*rd 3. I really like the smell of vanilla 4. The dodo 5. I twirl my pencil 6. I made a couple fema sculptures 7. Yes I do 8. I want to rod the Rich 9. Oklahoma 10. Leo 11. Female please 12. I prefer birds and cats 13. I do fencing 14. Haven’t yet 15. Candy makers DP
Hello! :)
So you seem to be a very well grounded person who has strong morals. You seem to have a pretty good sense of self as well. Your robin hood mentality and distaste for bullying behavior makes you lean toward hero society. Plus the dodo’s extinction was a circumstance that could have been easily avoided with proper measures.
I can see that you are a person that likes when things are orderly and fall into place because you like math. 
Oklahoma is a very calm state generally, but I can see it as a state that has many different beautiful spots that people might not find easily if they just glance over it. 
Leos tend to be the opposite of that. They tend to present themselves in a boisterous manner. If you tend to clash with that, then you would need someone not so dynamic. 
Vanilla is very classic scent, and you are artistic, which makes me believe that you tend to stay within a comfortable zone for yourself where you can focus on getting important things done and continue being amazing!
Your first Soulmate is Jirou! Her cool demeanor wouldn't clash much with yours at all. Her strong heroic senses match with those of your own. Her calm behavior would allow to you feel comfortable in your first interaction.  I feel like slowly getting to know her secretly passionate sides over time would only further your guys relationship.
Your second is Yaoyorozu! (This may come as no surprise because they are practically soulmates themselves!) You might become disheartened by her lack of self- esteem, but I feel like your strong morality and sense of self would help her grow into the relationship. Much like Jirou she is calm, yet passionate about her morals and interests. 
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sweetvixen1996 · 6 years ago
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So I finally got around to seeing Dark Phoenix and...it was a MESS.
The worst part is that its not even a hot mess (deeply flawed yet mindlessly enjoyable) like X-Men Apocolypse and Justice League, it a just a mess. 
Seriously Fox, how did you fail to tell one of the most famous comic arcs -arguably the most famous X-Men arc- not once but TWICE? Fans hated what you did in TLS, so why would you repeat those SAME MISTAKES!?!
Also, considering how many deeply fascinating characters are in the DP saga they choose...Vuk as the ‘main’ villain? Vuk, a character who has appeared in comics ONCE in  Avengers #4 (1963), a story which had absolutely NOTHING to do with the X-Men. I also say ‘main’ villain because the movie doesn’t really do anything and could have been easily cut without much. 
Characters are wasted, under-used, given little-to-know development (which, I’ll admit, is a problem that has plagued most X-Men films), and say/do things that blatantly contradict their actions in previous films (along with plot points in this films outright ignoring or waving aside previously established lore). Some also just act like assholes and, even when they’re supposedly in the right, can come off as unsympathetic. There is no cool Quicksilver sequence and no parental reveal between him and Magneto. The relationship between Jean and Scott is uninspired, uninteresting, and falt. All these issued weren’t helped by the looming feeling that it didn’t matter anyway because it would all be wiped from existence soon. 
It can also barely be called Dark Phoenix. Oh, not just because it’s barely about Jean but because she doesn’t actually do anything that bad. I mean, yes, she kills Raven but I see that as almost a mercy kill given how much J-Law clearly hated being the character and wanted out. While in the comics, the  Dark Phoenix destroying an inhabited star system (this is later ret-conned like many things in comics but the point still stands). It should really be called Gray Pheonix...
In all fairness, I suppose it wasn’t all bad. I’ll list the better elements here:
The musical score was FANTASTIC, way better than this movie deserved. 
None of the performances were awful. I’m not a Sophie Turner fan but even she turned in a decent one. 
The Dazzler cameo was great!
It had a few impressive visuals.
The Nightcrawler seen was fun if a bit odd.
The train sequence was very cool.
I really liked the ending with Charles and Erik.
So all-in-all I suppose the film is watchable...but in the This-is-a-10-hour-flight-and-there-isn’t-anything-else-to-watch type of watchable. 
And this all hurts me to say because I LOVE the X-Men. It’s the first comic related thing I remember liking. FOX knocked it so far out of the park with Logan (which I saw 3 times in theaters) and yet the only reason I even bothered to see this film in theaters was that my  BF wanted to see it and paid for the tickets.
God, I can’t imagine what New Mutants is going to look like...
I give this film a 6/10, I won’t be seeing it again. If you liked it, I’m glad someone does and I fully respect your opinion.
And with that I say:
Kevin Feige, please snap your fingers and let the X-Men films be born anew so that they may rise from the ashes!
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annarellix · 2 years ago
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The Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick - EXCERPT
Park Row Books
When a relationship expert’s own marriage falls apart, she invites four strangers to Italy for a vacation of healing and second chances in this uplifting new novel from the author of The Messy Lives of Book People.
Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and advice expert, prides herself on knowing what’s best for others. So she’s sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she’s planned for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. But when Ginny presents the gift to Adrian, he surprises her with his own very different plan—a divorce. Beside herself with heartache, Ginny impulsively invites four heartbroken listeners to join her in Italy instead while live on air. From hiking the hills of Bologna to riding a gondola in Venice to sharing stories around the dining table of the little Italian hotel, Ginny and her newfound company embark on a vacation of healing. However, when Adrian starts to rethink their relationship, Ginny must decide whether to commit to her marriage or start afresh, alone. And an unexpected stranger may hold the key to a very different future… Sunny, tender and brimming with charm, The Little Italian Hotel explores marriage, identity and reclaiming the present moment—even if it means leaving the past behind.
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The Author: Phaedra Patrick is the bestselling author of several novels, including The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, which has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide. Her second novel, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie. An award-winning short story writer, she previously studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Phaedra lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her family.
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EXCERPT:
Mountains
“Hi, it’s Ginny Splinter, I’m listening. Tell me your wor¬ries…” It was something she said so many times a day on her Just Ask Ginny radio show it had become second nature, like sprin¬kling sunflower seeds on her muesli or kissing her husband, Adrian, on the cheek before he left for work each morning. Ginny arrived early at the Talk Heart FM studio that day to pass a financial planning article to a security guard who’d confided to her he was struggling to pay his rent. She stopped to chat to the young receptionist whose boyfriend wouldn’t commit to anything more serious between them. “You shouldn’t rely on him for your own self-esteem. Never forget you’re a prize worth winning,” Ginny told her with a kind smile. “Come talk to me anytime.” The receptionist wiped a tear from her eye. “Do you re¬ally mean that?” “A promise is a promise. Stay strong, sweetheart.”
Ginny walked away with a glow in her chest, touched when others trusted her with their personal issues. She wasn’t one to toot her own horn, but when her friends wept into their char¬donnay, she was the one they turned to for good advice and packets of tissues. Where others saw paths littered with bro¬ken glass, she chose to picture the sun rising over the moun¬tains. It was probably why thousands of folk from Greenham, Ginny’s leafy northwest England hometown, tuned in to her daily advice show. Throughout her fifteen years on the air, there wasn’t a prob¬lem Ginny hadn’t tried to fix, whether it was loneliness, retire¬ment worries, body dysmorphia, noisy neighbors or bullying at work. She offered solutions for the lost loves, secret loves and the never-been-in-loves. Empathy was her superpower. Other people’s issues made her appreciate her happy mar¬riage all the more. Her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary was just around the corner and she couldn’t wait to celebrate it in style. Whenever Ginny thought about the surprise holiday she’d booked for her and Adrian, in Italy, she couldn’t help smiling. Next month, in June, they were going to be stay¬ing in a gorgeous little village, Vigornuovo in Bologna, for three whole weeks. It would also be the perfect opportunity to renew their wedding vows, to reaffirm their love and com¬mitment to each other and to have some fun, too. The thought of spending quality time alone with her hus¬band made a rush of warmth flood her skin. Ginny couldn’t wait to wander the side streets of Venice at dusk and admire Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. More than anything, she wanted to reignite the spark in her marriage. She and Adrian had been so busy recently that they were like cars speeding along a motorway in opposite direc¬tions. It made her feel uncharacteristically listless, especially now that their daughter, twenty-four-year-old Phoebe, had left home to move in with her fiancé, Pete, and was busy ar¬ranging her own wedding. Ginny usually advised fellow empty nesters to keep busy by taking up a new hobby, perhaps home baking or walking a neighbor’s dog, but she was struggling to practice what she preached. Her hormones had felt out of balance for some time and sticking HRT patches to her backside, to banish her hot flashes, hadn’t proved to be the wonder cure she’d hoped for. Last week, she’d had a worrying urge to rip open her blouse on the high street and flash her lacy bra to passersby. “See, I’m here, still desirable, not invisible!” she’d wanted to shout. But really, she wanted her husband to make her feel that way. The Italian holiday was going to be the perfect solution. When she stepped into the elevator at work, Ginny was faced with a new life-sized poster of herself. She had an au¬burn high ponytail with a trademark curl at the end, and was wearing a pastel blue skirt suit with animal print heels. Her face had been airbrushed, removing every wrinkle, and she’d been given a golden halo and wings. Ginny Splinter, Advice Angel, said the tagline. Ginny pursed her lips. She didn’t like that her lines had been erased. She’d earned them over forty-nine years of life experience, like gathering stamps in a passport. In the office, she waved at her latest producer, Tam. There was a conveyor belt of young graduates keen to join Talk Heart FM, using it as a training ground before migrating to bigger and better roles elsewhere. Tam was the latest recruit. She buzzed with ideas and her oversized black-rimmed glasses screamed ambition. Tam propelled her chair across the office at great speed while sitting in it. “Gin, babe,” she said, tapping a pen against her teeth. “Thought we’d shake things up today and take some live calls, if you’re up for it?” Ginny sat down at her desk and frowned. “Are you sure that’s sensible? We’ve got time to run through the show and handpick a few problems. It gives me time to digest them and give my best advice.” Her mind flicked back to a live call during which a woman had set fire to her husband’s clothes after discovering his affair. Fortunately, he’d not been wearing them at the time. After¬ward, Ginny had fielded lots of calls from concerned listeners and had to assure them everything was okay. Since then, all her producers preferred to pre-record conversations. Tam drummed her fingers on the table. “Come on, Gin. Today’s lead news story is about a herd of sheep escaping into Greenham town center.” She fanned a yawn with her hand. “You must be bored of the same old format, too. We don’t want Just Ask Ginny to become the missionary position of ad¬vice shows.” Ginny narrowed her eyes. She knew her audience well. “Playing some great music, reading out listeners’ letters and giving them advice on air, plus a few pre-recorded interviews is a proven formula,” she said. “And the new poster makes me look like someone off Love Island.” Tam slow-blinked and tapped her teeth again. “Hmm…” she said, looking Ginny up and down critically. “Not sure about that.” Ginny was increasingly aware she was now twice the age of her colleagues. It felt unbelievable, laughable even, that she and Adrian would both turn fifty later that year. She always told callers that age was just a number, but she was finding the milestone confusing. One minute, she treated herself to a new pair of sparkly stilettoes, and the next she found herself reading reviews for thermal nightdresses. She bought pretty lingerie and vitamins to improve her energy levels. She was far from being old, but her youth sometimes seemed like a distant memory. “I’ve made my decision.” Tam pointed her pen at Ginny’s chest like a pistol. “Let’s go for the live calls.” Ginny tried not to growl. A few minutes later, she went live on air, playing songs by Ed Sheeran, Adele and Coldplay, slotting in a couple of her own choices by Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Strokes. Many of the callers seeking advice used a pseudonym and sometimes even affected a fake voice. Ginny nervously gnawed the inside of her cheek as she took a live call from Confused of Greenham. The woman didn’t know whether to enter a third marriage with a kind, generous man she didn’t love, or to pursue a fling with a younger pizza delivery guy. “Picture yourself five years from now,” Ginny said. “You’re lying on your sofa, wrapped in a blanket with a dose of the flu. A hand gently sweeps the hair off your clammy forehead. You open your eyes and see someone holding out a cup of hot tea and some aspirin for you. Is it your fiancé or the pizza guy?” “My fiancé, I suppose,” Confused said. “Then there’s your answer. You can get pizza anytime from any place. Care and understanding are more difficult to come by.” Ginny wrapped up the call and Tam’s weary voice came through her headphones. “Try making the next call sexier, Gin,” she said. “We don’t want listeners nodding off.” “I’m here to help, not titillate,” Ginny said through gritted teeth. She ran a hand down her ponytail and picked up a call from the next person on the line. “Hello, it’s Ginny Splinter, I’m listening. Tell me your worries.” The woman’s voice sounded shaky. “Oh, hello. It’s Miss…Peach.”
“Well, hi there, Miss Peach. Thanks for joining me today,” Ginny said. “Is there anything you’d like to share?” The caller’s words stuttered out. “I only stayed with my husband for the sake of our child. You make a promise and then you’re stuck with it, for life. I wish I’d got out while I had the chance… I’ve wasted so much precious time and now I don’t know what to do.” A familiar ache of compassion rose in Ginny’s chest. It was something she welcomed but had also learned to control, so other people’s problems didn’t affect her too deeply. “I’m sorry to hear that,” she soothed. “It sounds like you’ve been through a tough time. There’s nothing you can do to change the past, but you can take control of your future.” “What if it’s too late for that?” “It’s never too late to move on. Focus on yourself and con¬sider what you really want from life—” “And what if I don’t know?” Miss Peach snapped. “What if I’ve forgotten how to think about me?” Ginny hmm’d and delivered a sympathetic pause while considering what advice to give her caller. People often just needed a gentle push in the right direction. “Why not make a list of all the things you enjoy, perhaps a walk in the country or a trip to the cinema. Try to get to know yourself again and—” “As if that will work,” Miss Peach interrupted, her tone growing more brittle. “And what do you know anyway? You think you’re little Ms. Perfect, don’t you?” Ginny’s scalp prickled and her mouth dried. Her uneasy sensation made the room tilt a little. She waved a hand, try¬ing to get Tam’s attention through the glass partition, but the producer was busy scrolling on her phone. “This call is about you, not me,” she told Miss Peach. “Please don’t let your re¬grets eat you up.” “I’ve seen photos of you and your husband in a magazine. Adrian, isn’t it? You think you have such a marvelous life to¬gether.” Ginny’s heartbeat began to thump ominously in her ears. A few thousand people would be listening in to this conversa¬tion. Oh, god, she hoped Adrian or Phoebe weren’t tuning in. Organizing a wedding was stressful enough for her daughter without this. Ginny drew a finger across her neck, indicating to Tam she was thinking of cutting the caller off. Her producer didn’t notice. “Shouldn’t you address your own problems before you lec¬ture other people?” Miss Peach continued. “Do you even know what your husband gets up to at work? How well do you really know him?” Ginny hesitated and rubbed the double lines between her eyebrows. Of course she knew Adrian, from the way the moles on his back formed a diamond shape, to how he liked his toast served warm, not hot, and with butter spread right to the edges. He didn’t like the bedroom to be stuffy so he slept with the window ajar, even if it meant Ginny had to wear socks in bed during winter. He thought Porsches were works of art but would feel like a cliché owning one. He could be grumpy until his morning coffee kicked in and he enjoyed a nice glass of Rioja most evenings. He loved dogs, hated cats, liked dark chocolate but never white and sang Oasis songs while he shaved. Nevertheless, something icy seemed to slither down her spine. “Miss Peach, what do you mean by—?” Ginny started. “Ask him,” Miss Peach said. “Ask him what?” But there was a click and the line went dead.
Excerpted from The Little Italian Hotel. Copyright © 2023 by Phaedra Patrick. Published by Park Row Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
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Is the Outcome of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Preordained? Col. Douglas MacGregor and LTC Tony Shaffer
by LTC (Ret) Tony Shaffer | Apr 3, 2023 | Global, Politics
THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY IN COMMAND, AND BUILDING SUCCESS
THE STUPIDITY OF TACTICS WITHOUT STRATEGY, AND FLAWED ASSUMPTIONS
Col. Douglas MacGregor and LTC Tony Shaffer go in-depth on the continued fight between Russia and Ukraine, the money going into the conflict from the US and NATO allies, why it hasn’t ended yet, and what will happen after the inevitable outcome.
https://www.americaoutloud.com/is-the-outcome-of-the-russia-ukraine-conflict-preordained-col-douglas-macgregor-and-ltc-tony-shaffer/
Margin of Victory: Five Battles that Changed the Face of Modern War
At the core of his analysis, the author reminds the reader that to be successful, military action must always be congruent with national culture, geography, and scientific-industrial capacity. He theorizes that strategy and geopolitics are ultimately more influential than ideology. Macgregor stresses that if nation-states want to be successful, they must accept the need for and the inevitability of change. The five warfighting dramas in this book, rendered in vivid detail by lively prose, offer many lessons on the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war.
https://www.americaoutloud.com/books/margin-of-victory-five-battles-that-changed-the-face-of-modern-war/
see also;
Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan
They succeeded in striking at the core of the Taliban across the border of Pakistan and thought they were winning the war until the military brass got involved. Bureaucracy stood in the way of national security, and not the for the first time.
https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Dark-Heart-Frontlines-Afghanistan/dp/031260369X
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Advance and Destroy: Patton as Commander in the Bulge (American Warriors Series) Kindle Edition
Patton's day-by-day situational understanding of the Battle of the Bulge, as revealed through ULTRA intelligence and the influence of the other Allied generals on his decision-making, gives readers an in-depth, critical analysis of Patton's overall effectiveness, measured in terms of mission accomplishment, his ability to gain and hold ground, and a cost-benefit analysis of his operations relative to the lives of his soldiers. The work not only debunks myths about one of America's most controversial generals but provides new insights into his renowned military skill and colorful personality.
https://www.amazon.com/Advance-Destroy-Commander-American-Warriors-ebook/dp/B0078XFLJC/
[Policy failure and elements of corruption set the agenda. While low level thinking may set tactics and provide impetus, there is no consideration to the judgments of heaven.]
https://www.secretdonttell.com/shop/
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ninamiart · 7 years ago
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My ret paladin Nalimi will be my main for now! Ankhe will always be my favorite and I’ll level her next but I wanted to try something different. She has always been a healer (both holy and disc) but I wanted to be a DPS this time and Shadow didn't interest me.
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