#Efficient Tips

[cleanersproviderstips]

Effective cleaning starts with a clear space. Begin by decluttering—remove items you no longer need or that don’t belong in each area. This not only makes cleaning easier but also gives your home an instantly more organized look. If you’re too busy to tackle it yourself, consider contacting a cleaning company to help keep your space in top shape.

[platoapproved]

finished reading komarr this morning and honestly folks, it's an emma situation, it's an "if i loved it less i might be able to talk about it more" situation with this book.

idk it's just such a lovely thing to be reading a story and it feels like it was tailor-made for your brain and your heart and the things that make you go absolutely feral. this is the first romance in the series that fucking HIT. like what if you'd been trapped in a shitty marriage for more than a decade with a man who made you into a smaller and smaller and smaller version of yourself, and he was always so proud and fragile ego-ed that he refused your help but still left you to clean up the messes he made with his incompetence. and just as you're realizing you can't take any more of it, this weird charming little dude shows up and you want to be cold to him but you can't manage because he talks to you like you're a real person and no one has done that in ages. and he's clever and damaged and you sit on a park bench with him while he has a panic attack and he doesn't try to hide how vulnerable it makes him feel and just says thank you. and later he takes his shirt off and he's COVERED in scars. and then later your horrible husband dies of his own incompetence and you are the one who shows up to rescue the weird charming little dude who got kidnapped along with your husband. and you keep on saving him and realize it's making you feel big again. DO YOU SEE? DO YOU SEE WHAT I MEAN? I CAN'T EVEN TALK ABOUT IT NORMALLY IT'S SO FUCKING GOOD.

[honeytonedhottie]

starting and managing ur blog⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🍰

so you wanna start a blog? in this post i’ll break down effective ways to start, manage and maintain a blog (from my own experience of course) i hope u find this helpful ✨

TOPIC AND IDEA ; 

to have a blog you need an idea or concept about what your blog will be about. make your blog about either something that you know a lot about/are proficient in.

or blog about something that u are learning about as a way to track ur progress and learn new information. you could blog about something that you love a lot etc etc. 

AESTHETIC ; 

what is your aesthetic? for me it’s hyper feminine and pink and just DIVINE. when u choose and stick to an aesthetic it’ll give ur blog kind of a signature which is important for the rest of this post. 

when u have an aesthetic in mind for ur blog make sure that you have plenty of pins on pinterest that mesh nicely with ur aesthetic so u can find things like headers, dividers, photos and emojis that suit the aesthetic of ur blog. 

RESOURCES ; 

pinterest is my holy grail for resources. there u can find headers and photos to use in ur posts to give ur audience something visually pleasing to look at while they read ur post. 

what ur gonna want to start off ur blog aesthetic and theme is ; 

a header 

a color scheme (for coloring/bolding words. and the colors for ur blog page in general)

an informative bio 

a pfp 

dividers 

START OFF POST IDEAS ; 

if u want to run a well organized blog there are a couple posts that i think are beneficial for u to make. in fact the most important post that i think any blog should have is a MASTERLIST.

master lists are great for a multitude of things. they help ur audience to navigate ur blog easier and see all that you have to offer in one convenient tap of their finger. plus when u make navigating ur blog easy, more people will experience ur content which will mean more interactions with ur post.

not only does it help the audience but it also helps u to know what u did and didn’t post, so that u can plan effectively for the future. it’s also a fun way to see how much u posted. i recommend making a new masterlist every year or when you can’t put any more links onto it 💀. if u want a reference for a good masterlist you can check out mine right here.

CONSISTENCY ; 

consistency is key in anything and everything and blogging is no exception. i recommend not blogging in a competitive nature, rather i think in order to be consistent with something like a blog you should genuinely just do it for funsies/passion and as a way to have ur own authentic creative outlet.

i don’t have a set posting schedule bcuz i don’t want blogging to feel like a chore when in reality it’s just a hobby that happened to gain an audience because people enjoyed it. and because people enjoy what i write, it in return makes me happy and wanna write more.

SIGNATURE ; 

i cannot stress this enough but when u have a platform whether it’s small or big individuality sets you apart! have something that sets u apart like personalized hash-tags, a way that u talk, etc etc. 

personalize hash-tags with things like emojis. also, USE UR HASHTAGS because when someone looks up something like “self improvement” your post will be what they see if u add those hashtags.

furthermore if u personalize those hashtags it sets u apart and gives ur blog a kind of brand and individuality in a way. like a signature at the end of a post.

THINGS TO KEEP TRACK OF ;

what posts you’ve done/want to do

upcoming projects or ideas that u have

how your following/interactions are growing or shrinking

how much $ u get from tips

inbox questions or dms to answer

your plans and goals

your personalized hashtags

i hope this post was helpful to anyone who has been thinking about or wants to create their own blog, i encourage you to do so ✨

[thatsbelievable]

[bumblebeebats]

How come almost every rechargeable device in the world has a lithium battery which will one day, at the end of its life, swell up into a ticking time-bomb full of fire and toxic gas, and yet whenever this happens and I phone up my local council waste management department/recycling center/fire safety advice hotline like "Hi, i have a bomb, who do i give it to" they're all like

[hisui-dreamer]

reminder to master chef twst jp players that:

the 20 minute ingredient gathering is the most efficient one, but find the one that matches your schedule

focus on getting sugar, eggs and fruits because they're pretty popular ingredients

use low/medium ingredients to raise skill level, only use high quality ingredients when the recipe is above 50%

try focusing on one recipe at a time

when you're done with the event, use up the rest of your ingredients for 100%, then do the recipes with the fewest ingredients

when nothing else can be made, just keep making black dishes to earn what medals you can

i hope these tips help!!

[msookyspooky]

Now that most of you are caught up to FaF Pt 17...

I JUST CANNOT BELIEVE JILL THOUGHT THAT WOULD WORK. FRONTAL LOBE IS DEFINITELY NOT DEVELOPED OMFG.

YEAH! If you were trying to pin it on Kirby and use Kirby's phone. But no, let's try to pin it, in canon, on Trevor and Charlie with the videos tied to YOUR PHONE.

Seriously. They can see if you've been near a tower and pinpoint where you were with your phones location. They can dig up even deleted memory on your phone so videos and text and pictures; if they want, they can dig that up even if it was deleted. Even if you delete search history on your computer of all things; the searches are still with your internet provider (I cringe at this with my teen searches ngl 😬)

I ALWAYS just assumed they stuck with the video camera in the mask and then uploaded it to a laptop they can always toss and destroy the hardware...SHE RECORDED THE WHOLE THING ON HER PHONE FROM HER ROOM. Police are instantly gonna see that say 'Hey...The only way that can be recorded was from the neighbor girls bedroom.'

You wanna be Roman so bad; you aren't even in the same league.

[milaisa-art]

Teach me how to speed draw I mean I'm unable to finish even a simple sketch in 2 hours...

The secret of being able to draw "fast" comes down to routine and experience. I've worked in a professional environment where I learned fundamentals of efficient work. However, no matter what your skill level is, you can always start practicing.

In my opinion, the most important thing to remember is that sketches are supposed to be just quick scribbles of your ideas. In a professional environment, artists are encouraged to spend as little time in the early development phase. When you start designing characters for example, your first job is to create as many illustrated ideas in a very short time as possible. You shouldn't focus on details but shape language, silhouette and the general "story" you want your character to be able to tell visually.

To me it sounds like your general problem is that you spend too much time thinking how something "should look" or if your sketch is clean enough. Instead of that, try to focus on sketching the outer shape of the character. Here are some of my sketches I've made under a few minutes.

See? My sketches aren't the cleanest but they convey the message I want to bring. Instead of focusing too much on detail, I make sure the shape language and facial expressions are clear and easy to read. I personally suggest checking out the work of storyboard artists. I think learning about their working habits could help you learn how to spend less time on detail and rather put that effort into conveying the message you want your sketch to tell.

When you gain more experience, build your confidence and grow more familiar with your own style, your sketching habits start to become automatic and you don't need to put much thought process into it anymore. It all really comes down to experience. I've not always been fast at drawing. It took me years of practice to get where I am now and believe me or not, I'm STILL learning. It never stops. I'm still aiming to be even faster.

As a general note, being fast doesn't mean you're a good artist but it's a useful skill while working in a professional field. However, I personally admire artists who are able to pour hundreds of hours in a single painting. I could never be able to do that.

[apricior]

i am so glad that oakworthy are cuddling and resting and in love. anthony burch and will campos do not interact

[slycecaik]

ANIME SPEED LINES BACKGROUND TUTORIAL

Y'know those speedy backgrounds they use in anime and stuff, sometimes with additional speed lines? I found a way to make something similar with Paint NET and a couple of free plugins from pyrochild and Red ochre.

Random Shape Fill (pyrochild plugin)

Adjust Number and Sizes to taste

Greyscale, No Outline, Max Opacity

Motion Blur at max, Edge Behavior > Wrap

Duplicate layer, Merge with below

Repeat until desired

Create a gradient with Gradients Galore (Red ochre plugin) on a new layer under the lines layer

Set the Shape to "1 into 2 into 1"

Mess with duplicate/additional layers and their blend modes, brightness, contrast, etc. until desired

Since the final result is seamless, you can pull it into whatever program you like that allows you to take advantage of that (OBS, Sony Vegas, ZGameEditor Visualizer, etc.)

You could probably go the extra mile and start with a really wide canvas. Experimentation encouraged.

pyrochild plugins: https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/7291-pyrochild-plugins-2020-11-21/ Red ochre plugins: https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/117826-red-ochre-plugin-pack-101/

[neondvcks]

im finally getting dnd inspired itches again and now i just want to create a campaign for my friends

[haplogamingchef]

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: Complete Guide to Best Pictos and Luminas

Top Tips for Clair Obscur Expedition 33: Must-Have Pictos and Luminas

Looking for the best pictos and Luminas in Clair Obscur Expedition 33? You're in the right place! This guide breaks down everything you need to know about picking the most effective upgrades without spoilers. Whether you’re just getting started or diving into late-game content, mastering your pictos and Luminas will massively impact your success.

We’ll cover which options are best early, mid, and late game, how to manage your Lumina points efficiently, and why stat bonuses matter more than you might think.

Let's get started!

Understanding the Basics: What Are Pictos and Luminas?

Before diving into specifics, it's important to understand what pictos and Luminas actually are:

Pictos: Items that offer stat bonuses and can also provide special effects. You can equip three pictos per character at a time.

Luminas: Instead of offering pure stats, Luminas are abilities or effects that you can equip using your Lumina Points. Managing these points wisely is key.

🔹 Quick Tip: Early on, focus on pictos that match your character’s natural play style. Later, prioritize pure stat boosts (like critical chance or speed) because they always stay valuable.

Early Game Priorities: Picking the Right Pictos and Luminas

At the beginning of Expedition 33, your goal is simple: survive and adapt. Here are the key things to focus on:

Stat Priorities:

Speed and Critical Chance are your best friends.

Health is also important if you’re still learning enemy attack patterns.

Picto vs Lumina Choices: If a Lumina costs a lot of points, it’s often smarter to equip it as a Picto instead — saving points for other abilities.

💬 Pro Tip: Always upgrade your pictos when you find higher-tier versions. Even if you swap them out temporarily, you’ll often return to upgraded versions later on.

Best Early Game Pictos and Luminas to Equip

When starting out in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, a few specific pictos and Luminas can make a massive difference. Let’s take a look at the must-haves:

Dead Energy: Essential From the Start

Effect: Grants AP when an enemy dies.

Lumina Cost: Only 2 Points – very affordable!

🛡️ Why It's Good: In most battles, you're facing multiple enemies. Dead Energy ensures that every enemy you defeat helps recharge your action economy. Even in boss fights, the low cost makes it worth keeping slotted.

✅ Best For: Every character, all game stages.

Augmented Counter I, II, III: Boost Counterattack Power

Effect: Increases counterattack damage.

Lumina Cost: 3, 5, and 7 Points depending on the version.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Counterattacks are extremely powerful in the early parts of the game. Mastering parries and slotting these will make you deal more counterattack damage than normal attacks for at least the first 50% of the game.

✅ Best For: Players who are good at parrying.

Burn Affinity: Set the World on Fire

Effect: Increases damage to burning targets.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Almost every character can apply burn in some way. With synergies like Luna's Wildfire skill, stacking Burn Affinity can lead to serious damage output.

✅ Best For: Everyone (almost no exceptions).

Confident: Early Damage Reduction

Effect: Reduces damage taken when your health is full.

Lumina Cost: Quite expensive.

🛡️ Why It's Good: In exploration areas, you’ll rarely need to heal between fights. Confident lets you tank more hits when your health bar is full, making it perfect for non-boss areas.

✅ Best For: Mid-exploration phases when healing isn't needed.

Dodger: Extra AP for Perfect Dodges

Effect: Grants 1 AP per perfect dodge (once per turn).

Lumina Cost: Only 1 Point!

🛡️ Why It's Good: If parrying feels tricky, but dodging is easier for you, Dodger is an incredible cheap way to generate more AP consistently.

✅ Best For: Players who prefer dodging over parrying.

Early Game Summary: Key Takeaways

Prioritize Dead Energy and Burn Affinity early.

Slot Augmented Counter if you're confident with parries.

Use Dodger if you struggle with parry timing.

Save Lumina Points by making expensive Luminas into pictos when possible.

Best Mid-Game Pictos and Luminas: Power Spike Essentials

As you push deeper into Expedition 33, enemies get tougher. Mid-game is where smart builds start to shine. Here’s what you’ll want:

Energizing Start I, II, III, IV: More AP at Battle Start

Effect: +1 AP at the start of battle.

Lumina Cost: Increases with each level.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Starting combat with extra AP means you can unleash powerful skills early. Stick with Energizing Start I as long as possible before upgrading to higher versions.

✅ Best For: Every character, any playstyle.

Energizing Turn: AP Every Round

Effect: +1 AP at the start of each turn.

Lumina Cost: Same as Energizing Start IV.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If you can slot this, you’ll gain an AP every single turn. That's game-changing for skill-based characters or any playstyle that needs AP fast.

✅ Best For: Long battles, boss fights.

Combo Attack I, II, III: More Hits, More Power

Effect: Base attacks hit extra times.

🛡️ Why It's Good: For characters whose weapons reward frequent basic attacks, combo attacks stack buffs, burns, and other effects quickly. Pair it with Energizing Attack for even more AP gains!

✅ Best For: Characters focused on base attacks.

Energizing Parry: Reward Your Skills

Effect: Grants 1 AP on every successful parry.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If you’ve mastered parrying, this lets you snowball AP super quickly. Combine it with Augmented Counter for maximum counterattack damage and skill usage.

✅ Best For: Confident parry-focused players.

More Mid-Game Strategic Pictos and Luminas

By the mid-game in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, you'll have a stronger roster and tougher enemies. Picking the right buffs now becomes critical to keep up with scaling difficulty.

Rewarding Mark and Marking Shots: Free Aim Boosts

Effect: Mark enemies for bonus damage and gain AP when damaging marked targets.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If you’re using characters that rely on free aim shots, these skills let you stack AP while ramping up the damage quickly. You’ll notice an AP snowball effect that keeps you attacking aggressively without running dry.

✅ Best For: Characters specialized in free aim combat styles.

Solo Fighter and Last Stand Critical: When You’re Alone

Effect: Bonuses activate when you are the last character standing.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Even though you usually run a full team, stuff happens. These buffs kick in when your back is against the wall, giving big critical chance and damage boosts.

✅ Best For: Situations where survivability gets shaky.

Weakness Gain: Punish Elemental Weaknesses

Effect: Gain AP when hitting an enemy’s elemental weakness.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Some characters — like Lun — have multiple elemental attack options and can hit weaknesses reliably. Weakness Gain helps sustain AP generation through good elemental play.

✅ Best For: Elemental-focused characters (Lun especially).

Base Shield: Get Free Shields Each Turn

Effect: Gain a shield if you start your turn without any.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Shields absorb one hit completely. This skill saves you from one-shot deaths and lets you play more aggressively without constantly healing.

✅ Best For: Everyone, especially in boss fights.

Auto Powerful: Start Battles With a Damage Buff

Effect: Begin combat with the "Powerful" buff (extra damage for 3 turns).

🛡️ Why It's Good: Getting bonus damage right out of the gate helps you wipe enemies faster and dominate tough fights with a momentum advantage.

✅ Best For: Every character without built-in "Powerful" buffs.

Beneficial Contamination: Status Effect AP Farming

Effect: Gain AP when applying status effects like Burn.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If you're setting enemies on fire constantly, why not generate AP while doing it? Combines nicely with Burn Affinity and Double Burn later in the game.

✅ Best For: Burn-focused characters.

Confident Fighter: Embrace the No-Heal Lifestyle

Effect: Boosts your damage but prevents healing.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If you're already playing a damage-rush strategy and not relying on healing spells or potions during battle, Confident Fighter gives you even more burst potential.

✅ Best For: Aggressive players who focus on killing enemies fast instead of surviving long battles.

Mid-Game Recap: Key Tips

Slot Base Shield and Auto Powerful on as many characters as possible.

Prioritize AP generators like Weakness Gain and Beneficial Contamination.

Don’t overcommit to healing — focus on shields and damage boosts instead.

Late-Game Pictos and Luminas: Peak Performance Setup

Once you reach late-game in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, it’s time to fine-tune your builds. Bosses hit harder, battles get longer, and efficient play makes a huge difference.

First Strike: Play Before Enemies

Effect: Your character moves before enemies.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Speed is king. By playing first, you can often eliminate enemies before they act or set up shields and counters ahead of time.

✅ Best For: Every character, late-game especially.

Healing Counter and Healing Parry: Passive Healing Machines

Effect: Heal a percentage of your max health when parrying or countering.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If you’re great at parrying or landing counters, this passive healing method keeps you topped off without wasting turns. Works best with high vitality stats.

✅ Best For: Players who have mastered parrying mechanics.

Painted Power: Break the Damage Cap

Effect: Unlocks damage beyond the standard cap of 9,999.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If you want to fully maximize your strongest attacks, this is non-negotiable. Paint those big numbers!

✅ Best For: Every endgame character build.

Solidifying: Emergency Shields When Hurt

Effect: Gain two shields when your health falls below 50%, once per battle.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Provides immediate protection during critical moments without needing a healer or item use. Perfect for high-stakes boss battles.

✅ Best For: Everyone, especially in fights with high damage bursts.

Ultimate Late-Game Pictos and Luminas: Maximize Your Power

At this stage, you're no longer just surviving — you're dominating. Here's how to finalize your builds for the best results.

Charging Critical: Supercharge Your Gradient Meter

Effect: Gain 20% Gradient Charge on critical hits (once per turn).

🛡️ Why It's Good: If every character triggers this every turn, you can fill your Gradient Meter extremely fast — enabling powerful Homages and game-changing ultimate moves.

✅ Best For: Every character, especially those with high crit rates.

Cheater: Play Twice in a Row

Effect: Allows a character to take two consecutive actions.

🛡️ Why It's Good: This is one of the strongest effects in the entire game. Doubling your turn actions leads to insane momentum, especially when paired with crit charges and AP-generating setups.

✅ Best For: Everyone, but prioritize high-damage characters first.

Clay's Life: Auto-Heal Between Turns

Effect: Fully heal between turns if you haven't taken damage.

🛡️ Why It's Good: While situational, if you master shielding and dodging, this Picto can almost make you invincible. However, due to the steep 30 Lumina Point cost, it’s better as a Picto slot if possible.

✅ Best For: Defensive or high-speed characters who rarely take hits.

Double Burn: Burn Enemies Twice

Effect: Applies two burn stacks instead of one.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Stacking double burns significantly speeds up boss damage over time. Essential for any burn-based team.

✅ Best For: Characters built around burning enemies (Lun, others with Burn synergy skills).

Glass Cannon: Ultimate Risk-Reward

Effect: Massively boosts your damage, but you take more damage too.

🛡️ Why It's Good: If your goal is to wipe enemies before they even attack, Glass Cannon is your new best friend. Pair with shielding skills to offset the risk.

✅ Best For: Aggressive, high-damage builds.

Longer Burn: Extended Damage Over Time

Effect: Extends Burn effects from 3 rounds to 5 rounds.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Longer burns mean more passive damage and better stacking with skills like Double Burn. Bosses melt under these conditions.

✅ Best For: Burn-focused characters.

Shielding Death: Bonus Shields When an Ally Dies

Effect: Grants 3 shields to allies when a teammate falls.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Perfect for chaotic battles. It rewards resilience and tactical reviving.

✅ Best For: Characters in challenging boss battles.

Breaking Death: Break Enemy Bar When an Ally Dies

Effect: Instantly breaks an enemy’s bar if a character dies.

🛡️ Why It's Good: Use death tactically. In boss fights, a quick death could fully stun a powerful enemy, giving you breathing room to recover and counterattack hard.

✅ Best For: Emergency tactics during endgame boss fights.

Top Late-Game Strategies and Synergy Tips

Maximizing performance isn't just about having the right skills — it's about combining them effectively.

AP Management Strategies

Energizing Parry + Charging Critical + Energizing Start: Nonstop AP generation through parries and battle start bonuses.

Dodger + Weakness Gain: Dodge perfectly and hit elemental weaknesses to stockpile AP every round.

Dead Energy + Energizing Attack: Kill an enemy, earn AP, and chain stronger skills faster.

Damage Synergy Combos

Glass Cannon + Painted Power: Maximize your initial burst with massive critical strikes.

Auto Powerful + First Strike: Play first and play stronger to KO enemies before they can move.

Double Burn + Longer Burn + Burn Affinity: The ultimate burn combo to watch bosses evaporate over time.

Shield and Healing Combinations

Base Shield + Healing Parry + Solidifying: Stack shields and passive healing to become extremely tough to kill.

Shielding Death + Breaking Death: Sacrifice a character strategically to break bosses and save the party.

Meta Strategies for Final Bosses and Endgame Content

Always prioritize Speed and Critical Chance when choosing new pictos.

Slot your high-cost skills as pictos wherever possible to save Lumina points.

Distribute Lumina points evenly across all characters — neglecting someone can cost you in mandatory story segments.

Master parry timing — the game becomes much easier when parrying reliably.

🔹 Important: Don’t be afraid to switch builds between story arcs. A few extra minutes optimizing before a hard boss saves hours of frustration later.

Conclusion: Master Expedition 33 with Smart Pictos and Luminas

Understanding and properly equipping pictos and Luminas will be the key to surviving and thriving in Clair Obscur Expedition 33. From early-game survivability to late-game dominance, the right combinations can turn even the toughest battles into easy wins.

Make sure you:

Focus on speed, crit, and AP management early.

Build shield and healing synergies for tough fights.

Power up your burn strategies if you like long-term damage stacking.

Always upgrade your pictos as better versions become available.

Now it’s your turn — customize your squad, dominate the battlefield, and show Expedition 33 who's boss!

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[mysdrymmumbles]

guess who finally got their work phone and whose boss had to tell them to go tf home because it was past time their allowed to work?

[magnolia-sunrise]

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