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big-sankaku · 4 months ago

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Link! Like! Love Live! SPECIAL STAFF INTERVIEW ~Beyond Graduation~

[From Love Live!Days March 2025 Issue published on Jan 30th, 2025 and now available online at G’s Channel website] Featuring: Sato Kazuki - A Producer of Link! Like! Love Live

Translator’s note: This is not a word-for-word translation. I’m heavily paraphrasing but I did my best to captures the essence of the contents. This is a second staff interview for this project, you can read the translation for the first one here.

It's been 1.5 years since the official release of "Linkura". We asked Sato Kazuki, a key figure in this project, to tell us about last year progress and important information regarding this year developments.

Overnight, the number of Hasunosora Suki Suki Club members increased dramatically! The surprising effect of Ijigen Fes.

— "Link! Like! Love Live!" (will simply be referred to as "Linkura" for the rest of the interview) celebrated its 1.5 anniversary in November 2024. First of all, let's take a look at the past year.

A: Thanks to everyone, the number of users has increased significantly. The other day we surpassed 800,000 downloads. In addition to that, in April 2024 we introduced a non-app payment service called "App-Pay". With App-Pay, you can buy SisCa cheaply. Sales from the App side are also doing well. Compared to other similar services, the usage rate of App-Pay is fairly high. Since sales through App-Pay are not reflected in the report published by Google and App Store, we sometimes hear people worrying that the app is in bad state. But for now, we would like to inform you, "Don't worry about it!"

— Hasunosora's popularity has increased significantly since the "Ijigen Fes IDOLM@STER★♥Love Live! Uta Gassen" in December 2023, bringing a large number of users to the app. Please tell us your thoughts about it.

A: Not only did the number of users increase, all the songs performed at Ijigen Fes also charted on the Spotify viral chart. I heard that the First Fan Book which was released right after the Ijigen Fes was reprinted on the day of its release. Our popularity skyrocketed suddenly and more people are becoming interested in Hasunosora. We're lucky to have the opportunity to perform alongside our seniors from Love Live, as well as everyone from Idolm@ster. At the same time, I realized that we were able to stand on such a big stage thanks to everyone who supported us for about nine months from the start of service in April 2023 until December when Ijigen Fes took place.

I was at the venue on the day of the event. Everyone was so enthusiastic! When Nirei Nozomi did a call-and-response, we got a huge response. Perhaps it’s not a big crowd, but I felt an overwhelming passion. I was happy to hear the cheers from our fans. I feel very fortunate that we were able to show you the presence of Hasunosora, the youngest group in the series at that time.

— In the 103rd term main story. After the defeat of Love Live! in January, the excitement reached its peak with Sachi-senpai's graduation. From January to March of the 103rd term, what was the most memorable event for you?

A: January 2024 started with the episode of their Love Live! defeat. That was the "Prologue" of Linkura. With that, we've finally reached the starting line.

「What a long prologue! 」

A: At the end of 2023, Hasunosora made it through the "Love Live! Hokuriku tournament" thanks to the 「Link to Us! Link with Yours!!」, An event where "everyone" worked together to help the club collect mobile data. Then, they were eliminated at the Final. Because of that, it was decided that they were going to do Fes×LIVE at the end of January to express their gratitude to everyone who supported them at Hokuriku Tournament. We gave everyone the highest-ranked ticket for this occasion. This series of events was the user experience we had aimed for since the early stages of the project. So for me personally, it was quite moving to see that we were able to make it a reality

— Can you tell us about the process of the production development for the "Activity Records/Main Story"?

A: First of all, we have a requirement set from the app itself, then we had to adjust it based on what kind of experience we wanted everyone to have with Linkura. For example, in the 103rd term we incorporated an interactive gaming experience, such as a mini-game to collect mobile data in December, and the invitation-only live show in January, while also ensuring that it was an appealing story.

We solidify those as the "blueprint". We've been discussing this and building a solid foundation around it. The Activity Records have no narrative text at all, and are more like an anime script than a visual novel. But the scenario team is really great at choosing their words that I am often moved when reading it (laugh). We put a lot of effort into the production of the Activity Records.

The episode that was released in January, during the 103 term had a huge volume of material, its equivalent of two episodes. Since it had many important scenes, it took a lot of work. Episode 15 in particular, was developed much earlier than the usual schedule, and we created a new, extremely emotional piece of music for the soundtrack.

— Next, episode 18 of 103rd term, featured the former School Idol Club member, Sachi. The episode depicts her graduation and the send-off.

A: Sachi-senpai's graduation episode was, in a way, a trial. It was a major event to allow people to experience the base concept of the app, in which things will progress and members will graduate in real time. I was impressed by the number of people who expressed their sad feeling of her graduation. With Sachi's graduation, I think people were able to get a taste of how traditions are woven together as members are changed.

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「It took two months to create an Activity Records of three new students joining the club.」

— In April, new members from the 104th class joined, making it 9 members. Regarding user reactions, was there anything you expected or were surprised by?

A: Typically, it's more common to introduce a new character meta-wise before adding them to the game. But this time we didn't release any information in advance. Not even a hint of their existence. It was a huge risk for the app and other aspects of the project, but after discussing it with various parties, we thought this was the best option. Of course, we wanted to create a real-time experience, but more than that, we didn't want to spoil the sentimental mood of the graduation ceremony that will take place from the end of March to April.

The fourth cherry blossom is a season for farewell and new encounters. First, the users are faced with the harsh reality of saying goodbye, and after that, I want them to experience the new encounters with excitement. For that reason, the "first appearance" of the 104th class members: Ginko, Kozusu, and Hime was a live stream, via With×MEETS. I believe being able to witness their debut firsthand is a precious experience. After that, we provided the Activity Records, detailing how they joined the school idol club and came to participate in the With×MEETS.

However, this meant it was necessary to add episodes for three members in one go. It was inevitable that the content of the Activity Records for the first episode of the 104th class would be massive. In order to allow people to get to know the new members better, we took about two months to create the Activity Records, taking our time carefully.

— It was worth it. I feel like the addition of the first-year students were well-received.

A: Yes, a majority of people welcomed them warmly, which was a big relief. I think the fact that "traditions being passed down in different forms" being a core element of Ginko's episode was able to create a good synergy." While everyone has some degree of rejection to "change", Ginko herself, being a new student, was able to reflect the feelings of the users in an authentic and persuasive way

— The Fes×LIVE, which were held monthly in the 103rd term, has been decreased to once in three months since the start of the 104th term. I heard that you would tell us the reason for this...

A: Thank you for giving me this opportunity to talk about the topic. The adjustment of the frequency of Fes×LIVE is a combination of various factors, but the biggest reason was budget issues. Fes×LIVE requires six months production time before the actual event. It's not only about the virtual live itself. It involved the whole Linkura environment, including songs, Activity Records, Card Illustrations, etc., This budget change was finalized in October 2023, just before the half anniversary, around the time of our last interview.

With great struggle to push through, we somehow manage to finish all 103rd term Fes×LIVE. We have decided that we cannot continue to do this in the 104th term. That was the most difficult and toughest decision I had to make in 2023, I ended up feeling unwell and bedridden for a while...

However, since then, the environment surrounding Hasunosora has changed drastically due to the Ijigen Fes that was mentioned earlier. I believe that "now" we can try a different approach of how to do it. Fes×LIVE is the core experience that we want to create with Linkura. Through some adjustments, I'll try my best to meet everyone's expectations.

— Compared to With×MEETS, Fes×LIVE costs more. How big of a difference?

A: Although it is true that both are "real-time 3D live stream". With×MEETS is a casual talk stream that does not require new resources. Compared to that, Fes×LIVE requires the creation of 3D costumes, the stage itself and also detailed plans for each song and performances. And multiple cameras (to create a Dynamic View experience on the app side). The creative aspect requires a huge amount of preparation and money. The dance formation requires a big space. To accommodate that we need to use one of the largest motion capture studio in Japan. And of course, the preparation of the cast members who will be performing it in real time is also an essential part of it.

— Indeed, it may be similar to With×MEETS but it's not the same thing. Some people suggest to make it smaller in scale, or record it instead of keep it real time. After all, people want it to be held as usual. What do you think about this?

A: Yes, for example, we consider many ideas, like fan meeting or variety show. I asked someone to do the calculations for that, but there was almost no difference in the final cost. As for pre-recorded videos, the resources required are the same, and we might need to refine the motion data. In fact, it might end up adding more cost. Of course, it would be a completely different story if we have a team and setups that are optimized for these plans. But building a new team requires additional budgets and time. If we had the resources to establish that, then we might as well continue Fes×LIVE as is.

— I see... It's something that couldn't be solved by simply adjusting the content.

A: Although the circumstances surrounding Fes×LIVE is as I explained. We will continue to listen to the feedback we receive every day and strive to provide the best possible experience. Every day, the entire team is working hard to see if there is anything we can do to provide everyone with a slightly better experience.

One of the examples is the With×MEETS karaoke stream, which finally came to fruition at the end of 2023. Fortunately, it was well received. We hope to continue to make adjustments so that it can be held regularly in the future. Also, when a new song is created and no Fes×LIVE, in order to convey the charm and worldview of the song, a lyric video is released on Hasunosora's official YouTube channel.

— Even the release of Lyric Videos are linked to the entire work.

A: That's right. One of our big projects was the surprise reveal of the song "365 Days" during the encore of the "2nd Live Tour ~Blooming with ○○○~" in Hyogo last May. This song was treated as if it was being performed at the same time in-game universe. At the end of the live performance, we released a lyric video and added a song-themed card to the gacha, making it fully connected. A similar attempt was made with the "3rd Live Tour TRY TRI UNITY!!!" that started last November. We also implemented it in the Unit Live.

To continue promoting "Linkura" in the 104th term, we try to incorporate mixed developments outside of the app as much as possible while keeping the real-time aspect of the project intact. In fact, Fes×ReC:LIVE is one of the projects that was born from this trend.

By the time this interview is published, the finale of the "3rd Live Tour TRY TRI UNITY!!!" will have taken place. That performance will serve as the final link, the culmination of all experiences we offered across 104th term. If you are reading this and don't know about it, I would appreciate it if you look into it in more detail.

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Fes×ReC:LIVE : A novel attempts to capture the feeling of being in a live house. A perfect match for Hasunosora.

— What kind of event is Fes×ReC:LIVE?

A: "103rd term Fes×ReC:LIVE ~first crossing~" is a virtual live event with an audience at a real venue, focusing on a reconstruction of the performances shown at the 103rd term Fes×LIVE. It's a side content that is linked to the 104 term Activity Records. The highlight of the event will be a newly recorded song, DEEPNESS (ReC Ver.), sung by the six members of the 102nd and 103rd class.

As mentioned earlier, the core experience of Linkura is the virtual live concert. However, it has become difficult to hold Fes×LIVE every month. So, one option we explored was the possibility of holding a virtual live at an actual venue. We asked the live concert team to consider it. We were told that if we focused on "reconstruction" then there is a way to make it. Somehow we managed to run the event smoothly without any problems.

Since there is no similar case to it, as usual, it’s something "You wouldn't really understand until you try it". While there are still some issues to be addressed, it seems like everyone who participated enjoyed it very much, so in the future, we would like to connect it more closely with the Activity Records. Ultimately, our goal is to hold an actual "FesxLIVE" in real time at a real venue.

Fes×LIVE itself, from a technical standpoint, isn't revolutionary. But, with Fes×LIVE you can cheer the characters in real time, engage with the story in a way that lets you revisit the events leading up to that moment, and interact with the members via With×MEETS... I think it's really different from usual 3DCG Live that a lot of people have been doing.

— With live streaming, members can interact directly with fans. This makes for an ideal event for Hasunosora.

A: Speaking of that...The app itself, Linkura, as we stated it in the app description, is a "school idol support app". It was created to give users a meaningful involvement. One of the cases is a crowdfunding campaign.

At the end of 2023, we held the event "Let's support the members of Hasunosora School Idol Club by donating the mobile data that they need for live streaming so they can safely participate in the Love Live! Hokuriku Tournament!". This is how you can "support your Oshi" with the app. Ideally, we would like the users to participate interactively in the app as much as possible.

— So by sending gifts to streams or purchasing in-game, it’s equivalent to "Use this to eat something nice or go to karaoke!"

A: That's how it feels. I think the feeling of wanting to spend money on things you like as a way to support them and the feeling of spending money for a F2P game, it's something that closely resembles each other... and in order to connect these two, we came up with a somewhat unique structure.

As I mentioned briefly in the previous interview, the original idea behind Linkura was to create a comprehensive and enjoyable multi-media experience within a single app. In the app, you can read the original story, enjoy live streams and live concerts, and decorate your wallpapers/profiles in various ways. For the "game" part, we have the "School Idol Stage (known as "Sukuste").

For a series like Love Live!, where the core experience revolves around supporting the members, I think the most conventional and catchy option is a rhythm game. With the expectation to release it in 2023, after exploring various options, we came up with this musical card game, which will known later as "Sukuste"

— "School Idol Stage" is an authentic card game.

A: When people fall in love with the members of Hasunosora and want to immerse themselves in the story more deeply and stay in touch with it for a long time, our ultimate goal is to create a game that can respond to that desire.

However, when we released it... due to a lack of a tutorial, the initial reaction we got from many people was, "Oh, just like the other titles, it's an idol training simulation game", which gave it the wrong impression. It was a miscalculation on our part.

— After all, it's the world's first "school idol cheering app" (laugh). Now that I've been using the app for a year, I can tell there are differences between it and other games.

A: I'm glad to hear that. There are many benefits of producing multi-media project in an integrated manner within one app. The voice lines you hear when you obtain or train a card not only tell you stories related to the situations depicted in the illustrations, but also short episodes that are not told in Activity Records. The power scaling of the card was designed in a way so players can immerse themselves in the story, music and feel the growth of the character and their relationships as they play the game.

The "KEY of Like!" set, released at the end of last year, is particularly easy to understand. So, if you've never paid attention to card skill before, I highly recommend you to read it carefully this time!

― I was surprised to see some important information about the story casually revealed in voice lines. The first mention of Hime's older sister, who appeared in episode 6 of the 104th term, was revealed at "Murozaki Lattice” voice lines, released on April 13th.

A: Yes, countless of information is only available on those cards. Such as the hidden thoughts of the members that were never spoken about. All the voice lines were written by the scenario team who wrote the Activity Records. This is one of the big benefits of the intensive production I mentioned earlier, and I think it's a very luxurious thing. Even a single line, we put our utmost care into it, so it doesn't contradict the Activity Records or With×MEETS. The voice lines aren't a side content, it's part of the entire work. Those aspects add a significant value to it.

By the way, the content is not biased towards rarity such as R (Rare) or UR (Ultra Rare), so even if you have low-rarity cards that are easy to obtain, it is recommended that you try training them.

― It's amazing that the voice lines for the cards, which depict various situations, are a proper episode that is connected to the story.

It makes you want to collect every single one…

A : In November 2024, we released, "Link! Like! Love Live! 103rd Term Card Illustration BOOK", a book that contains all the illustrations of the cards released in the 103rd term. We thought about putting the voice lines into the book, but the amount of content was so huge that we couldn't fit it. So please get your voice lines from a card in Linkura (laugh).

― I'll do my best to train my cards (laugh). I'm also curious about the new game mode "School Idol Show" that was recently announced as being in development. For now, is there anything you can tell us about it?

A: "School Idol Show" is a rhythm game mode where you can play Hasunosora’s song on it. As I mentioned earlier, rhythm games are the most popular approach and have a high compatibility of what we want to achieve. In under two years since the release date, as many things have changed, we are finally able to include it to the app.

We would like to gradually build the specific system for the rhythm game mode, but we want you to know that you can play either mode!. Be it Sukuste or the other mode. Usually, when a new mode is added to the app, it can be fun and refreshing, but in the end, having a huge amount of chores like daily missions can be tiring... I think there are many cases like that. In Linkura, we have "School Idol Stage" and "School Idol Show". We are currently developing it in the way that it doesn't really matter if you play only one mode or play both. You can play it as you like. The fact that we can easily set up such a system is one of the strengths of a "school idol support app" that is not game-driven. To the people that only love the School Idol Stage part of the game, or for those who aren't good at card games but would like to try a rhythm game, we hope you can rest assured and wait for the release!

― So it's up to you whenever you want to participate in both modes or just play one that you like. That's refreshing! I'm looking forward to the release!

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「The culmination of these last two years is the Love Live! championship. And then, the graduation of the 102nd class.」

— In January 2025, the Love Live! Finals were held, and although there was an unexpected playoff, Hasunosora School Idol Club achieved their long-awaited victory!

How will things develop from here as the 102nd class will graduate soon?

A: At the end of the school year, Kozue, Tsuzuri and Megumi will graduate. It's the graduation for the 102nd class. I can't go into specifics … but I can tell you that we will continue doing real-time with 105th class. The 102nd class has truly walked this journey together with all of you. It's sad to part ways, but precisely because "there is a future ahead of this", a "tradition" is born. It will continue to shine forever without fading. More and more, we are going to bring you 'scenery' that you have never seen before with Hasunosora. So please look forward to it!

Translations : Afi English proofreading : Zonic QC: Eagles

#link like love live #hasunosora #interview #special staff interview

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outsideyourhousewithaknife · 1 year ago

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Frustrated psychology post:

IQ doesn't measure intelligence!! It only measures brain development!

IQ changes and fluctuates with time, drug use, enrichment, and other factors!!

IQ is not an inherent characteristic! It isn't something fixed!

Those MOTHERFUCKING apps you get ads for CANNOT accurately measure your IQ!

IQ is just a measurement of how developed a person's brain is in comparison with how old they are.

The formula for IQ is mental age/chronological age x 100. (Mental age is the level of brain development of a person of a certain age. It is measured by evaluating levels of a wide range of different brain functions through iq tests. It cannot yet be correctly measured by apps or by most online tests.)

This means that, if a person's IQ is 100, that means that their brain is exactly as developed as the brain of the average person their age. If it's higher, their brain developed more quickly and is comparable with the brain of an average person older than they are, and if its lower, their brain developed more slowly and is more like the brain of an average person younger than they are.

Because brains continue to develop as people age, mental age keeps changing just as chronological age does. Typically, brains become more developed, but they have been known to "regress" as a result of drug use, trauma, certain disorders, head injuries, and invasive surgeries (like Rose Kennedy), all of which physically damage and rearrange the structure and therefore the function of the brain. Additionally, lack of enrichment can cause areas associated with certain functions to stagnate.

So!!!! IQ is not a fixed number! If your IQ is lower than 100 (and you cannot trust online tests or those FUCKING mobile games and even ableist psychologists sometimes) you are not stupid. Your brain is just taking a longer time to reach the development stage it "should" be in. I put heavy emphasis on those quotation marks, because modern psychology does tend to be biased against neurodivergent people. And if your IQ is higher than 100, you aren't necessarily smart, although things may come more easily to you than to others your age. Whatever IQ you have is perfectly fine. You are fine. I promise.

Thank you for reading my rant. I hope this helps someone. (does a little bow and steps off my soapbox)

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wonder-emu · 4 months ago

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GOOD WONDERHOY!!! ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪

I’m Emu Otori!!! I’m a member of Wonderlands x Showtime at Phoenix Wonderland!!!

I heard my friends say the name of this app so I’m here now, hehehe!! I’m going to make lots of people smile!!!

Ooooo I should say how I’m a class rep at Miyamasuzaka (°▽°)

Waaa- all this writing has made me hungry…

[OOC: hiii ! @touloserrrr here with another pink-haired pjsk girl rp blog xD

The character I’m roleplaying this time is Emu Otori ! She is a character from the mobile game Project Sekai: Colourful Stage (I’m not associated with the game developers-).

No nsfw.

Ships r fine !

Any other PJSK accounts, feel free to interact ! In fact I really encourage it ! I am good with AU interactions and other Emu accounts hehe]

#ooc tags:#pjsk rp #emu otori rp #emu ootori rp #wonderlands x showtime rp #wxs rp #project sekai rp #pjsk roleplay #emu otori roleplay #emu ootori roleplay #wonderlands x showtime roleplay #wxs roleplay #project sekai roleplay

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cuprohastes · 11 days ago

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IpadOS and MacOS 26

OK this is going to be super tedious unless you’re an Apple user or planning to give it a go.

Basically I installed the Developer Beta to test it out… Thoughts under the cut.

There’s are two parts to any public facing product: The shiny shit that’s there to get people excited, and the User Experience features and the back end.

… Three parts to any public facing product.

The shiny stuff is there to catch your attention, and make the device feel like yeah, this is the future, we have this stuff.

Apple (who put ray-traced lighting on their wristwatch), really get this. So this year, they added glass. I say glass, it’s ‘Liquid Glass’ and spans water, up through frosted acrylic in terms of transparency.

Does it work like they claim in the tech demo?

Fuck yes. It refracts, it picks up highlights, it transmits. I’m half surprised they didn’t hook it to the front camera so you can see your own reflection in it.

Is it just a useless bit of crap designed to…?

No, actually, it looks really good even at this early stage. And it’s merely taking over from the existing transparency effects. The coolest example is that on mobile, if you select a word or move the cursor around, you get an oval magnified view to help. Now it’s an oval like a water droplet: It magnifies, but it refracts around the edges. It’s beautiful. It’s functional. The doc’s glass warps the wallpaper pleasantly. It really is nice.

The features are good. There’s ambient white noise - the list has expanded to include ‘babble’ for the cosy café vibe, more rain… steam, bus, train, boat, a second less loud ‘night outdoors’ audio…

On mobile, pair with the four Lo-Fi beats options, which themselves all have sub-options to switch to different playlists.

The voice cloning to preserve your voice is now 10 questions long instead of 45 minutes of recording and several hours of processing.

You can make the OS read the screen with a two finger swipe - Excellent if you can’t see well and need big gestures vs. Tiny buttons.

Then there’s the weird parts.

When Multitasking in the form of Stage Manager came out, Apple claimed that you needed an M-class CPU to use it. The CPU and RAM overheads of floating windows were apparently too much for anything but desktop-class CPUs or at least the very highest of A-Pro devices.

… so anyway they ported the new free floating windows even to the iPad mini 6.

The glass effects… not so much. There’s still a lot of nice transparency but it’s no longer refracting and distorting like real glass.

This comes with a drag-down menu bar, an entire windows clipping sub-system, and new more rounded window corners… and a pop up Close/minimise/maximise button set!

Seen here in ‘popped out’ mode. Meaning that the ability to close an app is now right there instead of hidden away in a three dot menu that frankly was almost always in the way.

And… there’s a new UI element:

Instead of a button with invisible background saying “Done” there’s now a large circle with a Tick mark that lights up on hover to let you know it’s ready and willing to be pressed.

For example with your meaty finger or the new mouse pointer, replacing the prior mouse circle. The pointer still does the weird morphing thing where it clomps onto screen elements and outlines them which… I get it. Touch UI.

The thing is, this, the new file management, porting Preview as a file editor/reader to the iPad… They finally turned this thing into a device you could easily use with a keyboard and mouse, and get stuff done vs hunting all over for that one weird unlabelled button…

… because now, for all apps, even ones that have not been updated, there’s a File menu and you can go up, open Settings, use the File menu, edit, manage the windows… And not have to guess at the meanings of icons.

On the desktop side you can now colour folders and add icons to them. Small things but it makes them so much easier to deal with.

The on-device LLM used for text mangling is now easier to use and seems to have been tweaked to proofread in a much more sensible way. It now steps through and explains its changes and allows you to revert, or not.

So overall, a really solid update. Looks nice, but it makes things easier to work with and gives you the option of easy point and grunt computing… or to nerd out.

For example, the Shortcuts application seems to be expanding to cover the old Automation system and may soon be able to run shortcuts that can automatically sort your download folder when new files are added. Not exactly world-shaking, but it’s a step closer to having a computer that’s incredibly customised to your personal usage.

#apple

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dailycharacteroption · 7 months ago

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Roleplay Ramblings: Alien Anatomy and Equipment part 4

(art taken from Alien Archive 3, credit goes to the original artist)

Magic

While different technologies may vary between different species and cultures, one thing that is probably universal to most species is magic, because even if a species lacks access to resources to develop a certain tech, they can no doubt study the multifarious aspects of magic and find ways to harness it. (I mean yes, some cultures might never discover how to manipulate magic or might be incapable of harnessing the power, but those are outliers)

So surely with such a near-universal aspect of the universe, surely magic is handled in the same way regardless of anatomy… right? Right?

In all seriousness, today’s subject is mostly about magic items, but alien anatomy definitely is a big factor in how certain species would study and develop spells.

Consider Astrazoans and other shapeshifting species. They would have little desire to innovate into magical disguises or polymorphing spells save for those that provide powerful battle forms.

Additionally, Astrazoans and those that drastically change not just appearance but body structure would favor magical items that can be imbedded as body modifications or can magically resize or reshape to accommodate their various choices in forms. (It’s embarrassing to lose a belt because you suddenly don’t have a waist).

Consider also winged or flying species, and how they likely never developed flight magic beyond that which slows falls or perhaps grants flight to those too injured to fly. Additionally, such flying species like espraksa might favor magical equipment that is lightweight and aerodynamic to prevent them from inhibiting mobility.

Meanwhile, some species like the hanakan might use magic almost exclusively, coming up with magical solutions to most problems and doing without for others. For example, it might be difficult to download the app for Galactic Conquest if your personal comm unit is rudimentary or doesn’t exist.

A Novian technically doesn’t wear or carry equipment in the tradition sense, these tiny miniature stars instead carrying all their gear in orbit around themselves thanks to their miniature gravity well. Despite being such rare beings, Novians that build their own equipment likely wouldn’t bother designing it to be “worn” or carried (beyond armor of course). Indeed, their magical equipment might all resemble aeon stones in function if not material.

Also consider that aquatic and amphibious species like scyphozoans likely never invented water breathing magic on their homeworld, only encountering it on the galactic stage. Additionally, their magic items might be worn in very different ways and be made of different materials due to their aquatic nature.

Meanwhile, Sentient Robotic Organisms, or SROs and other similar synthetic life forms have no set body plan, and as such might vary between using what equipment fits their frame even haphazardly and instead choosing to integrate found or designed magical items into their own bodies like components.

I think that will give you a few ideas on how magic and magical items may vary between species, so I’ll stop for today. Look forward to the conclusion tomorrow!

#starfinder #roleplay ramblings #aliens #technology #magic

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souhaillaghchimdev · 2 months ago

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How to Build Software Projects for Beginners

Building software projects is one of the best ways to learn programming and gain practical experience. Whether you want to enhance your resume or simply enjoy coding, starting your own project can be incredibly rewarding. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

1. Choose Your Project Idea

Select a project that interests you and is appropriate for your skill level. Here are some ideas:

To-do list application

Personal blog or portfolio website

Weather app using a public API

Simple game (like Tic-Tac-Toe)

2. Define the Scope

Outline what features you want in your project. Start small and focus on the minimum viable product (MVP) — the simplest version of your idea that is still functional. You can always add more features later!

3. Choose the Right Tools and Technologies

Based on your project, choose the appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and tools:

Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Django

Mobile Development: Flutter, React Native, or native languages (Java/Kotlin for Android, Swift for iOS)

Game Development: Unity (C#), Godot (GDScript), or Pygame (Python)

4. Set Up Your Development Environment

Install the necessary software and tools:

Code editor (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Atom, or Sublime Text)

Version control (e.g., Git and GitHub for collaboration and backup)

Frameworks and libraries (install via package managers like npm, pip, or gems)

5. Break Down the Project into Tasks

Divide your project into smaller, manageable tasks. Create a to-do list or use project management tools like Trello or Asana to keep track of your progress.

6. Start Coding!

Begin with the core functionality of your project. Don’t worry about perfection at this stage. Focus on getting your code to work, and remember to:

Write clean, readable code

Test your code frequently

Commit your changes regularly using Git

7. Test and Debug

Once you have a working version, thoroughly test it. Look for bugs and fix any issues you encounter. Testing ensures your software functions correctly and provides a better user experience.

8. Seek Feedback

Share your project with friends, family, or online communities. Feedback can provide valuable insights and suggestions for improvement. Consider platforms like GitHub to showcase your work and get input from other developers.

9. Iterate and Improve

Based on feedback, make improvements and add new features. Software development is an iterative process, so don’t hesitate to refine your project continuously.

10. Document Your Work

Write documentation for your project. Include instructions on how to set it up, use it, and contribute. Good documentation helps others understand your project and can attract potential collaborators.

Conclusion

Building software projects is a fantastic way to learn and grow as a developer. Follow these steps, stay persistent, and enjoy the process. Remember, every project is a learning experience that will enhance your skills and confidence!

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Twozo CRM: The Underrated Powerhouse Transforming SMB Customer Relationships

In the ever-evolving landscape of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, Twozo CRM has emerged as a compelling choice for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking a balance between functionality, affordability, and user-friendliness. Twozo is designed to accelerate sales, marketing, and customer support processes, and it offers a wide range of features that meet modern business needs.

Key Features of Twozo CRM

1. Adaptive Pipeline Management

Twozo makes it easy to organize your sales process with customizable pipelines. Whether you’re managing new leads, ongoing deals, or post-sale follow-ups, you can set up pipelines that actually match how your team works. It’s super intuitive and keeps everything moving without the clutter.

2. Comprehensive Contact Management

No more juggling spreadsheets, sticky notes, or scattered tools. Twozo brings all your customer details like emails, calls, notes, meetings into a single, easy-to-use dashboard. You can even add your own custom fields so it fits your workflow, not the other way around.

3. Robust Workflow Automation

From follow-up emails to deal stage updates, Twozo lets you automate the day-to-day stuff that eats up your time. Just set the triggers, and it runs in the background, keeping your workflow consistent and making sure nothing gets missed.

4. Integrated Communication Tools

You can send emails, make calls, and track conversations right from Twozo. It keeps all your interactions tied to the right contact or deal, so your whole team stays in the loop. No more switching between five different apps just to get a full picture of your customer.

5. Advanced Analytics and Reporting

Want to know where your leads are coming from or how your team is performing? Twozo’s reports give you the data you need without overwhelming you. It’s great for spotting trends and making smarter decisions without hiring a data analyst.

6. Customization and Scalability

Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up, Twozo can grow with you. You can tweak it to fit your business from custom fields and sales stages to multi-currency support and it won’t feel like you need a developer to make changes.

Mobile Accessibility

Twozo understands that business happens everywhere, not just at your desk. That’s why it offers a powerful mobile app, available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, designed to give you full access to your CRM on the go. Whether you're updating deals, checking tasks, or following up with leads, you can do it all from your phone. With real-time sync and a user-friendly interface, Twozo helps teams stay productive and in control, no matter where they are.

Smart Notifications and Alerts

To keep users informed and proactive, Twozo CRM provides real-time notifications for critical events, such as:

Assignment of contacts, deals, or products.

Activity assignments and reminders.

Email interactions (opens, clicks, replies)

Team inbox updates.

Role changes and team additions.

These alerts ensure that users can respond promptly to developments, maintaining momentum in their workflows.

Integration Ecosystem

Twozo CRM supports integrations with several third-party applications, including:

Phone

Social Media

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These integrations enhance the CRM's functionality, allowing businesses to maintain a cohesive tech sack.

Conclusion

Twozo CRM proves that powerful doesn’t have to mean complicated or expensive. Designed with growing businesses in mind, it strikes the perfect balance between ease of use, smart features, and scalability. Whether you're looking to organize your sales pipeline, improve team collaboration, or build stronger customer relationships, Twozo gives you the tools to do it while keeping costs in check.

If you're searching for a CRM that’s practical, modern, and built to grow with your business, Twozo is definitely worth a closer look.

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maheswathi · 1 month ago

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Digital Marketing in 2025: Trends, Tools, and Strategies for the Future

Its 2025, businesses must remain ahead of the curve to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving field of digital marketing. Digital marketing in 2025 will be more data-driven, customer-focused, and interactive than ever thanks to the most recent developments in AI, personalization, and user behavior analysis.

What’s New in Digital Marketing in 2025?

1. AI-Powered Marketing

Artificial intelligence is now at the core of most marketing tools. From content generation to predictive analytics and chatbots, AI is enabling brands to automate processes while enhancing customer experience.

2. Hyper-Personalization

Generic content no longer cuts it. Brands in 2025 are using real-time data and machine learning to deliver hyper-personalized content, emails, and ads tailored to individual user preferences and behaviors.

3. Voice Search & Conversational Marketing

With the increasing use of voice assistants, optimizing for voice search has become a must. Conversational marketing through chatbots and messaging apps is also revolutionizing how businesses interact with customers.

4. Video-First Content Strategy

Short-form videos dominate platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok. Brands are investing in video content not just for awareness but also for conversions, product demos, and testimonials.

5. Privacy-First Marketing

As privacy regulations tighten and third-party cookies fade out, marketers in 2025 rely heavily on first-party data, ethical tracking, and consent-based marketing strategies.

Top Digital Marketing Strategies for 2025

SEO 2.0: Search engines are prioritizing user experience signals, mobile usability, and voice search optimization. Semantic search and intent-focused content are critical.

Omnichannel Integration: Consistent brand messaging across platforms—social, email, web, apps—is key to improving customer journeys and retention.

Micro-Influencer Collaborations: Niche influencers with loyal audiences offer high engagement and authenticity.

Interactive & Immersive Content: AR filters, interactive quizzes, and gamified experiences increase engagement and dwell time.

Sustainability Marketing: Brands that showcase ethical practices and sustainability efforts attract conscious consumers.

Tools Dominating Digital Marketing in 2025

AI Content Tools: ChatGPT, Jasper, Copy.ai

Analytics Platforms: Google Analytics 4, Mixpanel, Heap

Marketing Automation: HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo

Social Media Management: Buffer, Later, Hootsuite

SEO & SEM: Semrush, Ahrefs, Surfer SEO

Final Thoughts

Transparency, intelligent technology use, and meaningful engagement are key components of digital marketing in 2025. In this next stage of the digital era, brands that adjust to these changing trends and put the needs of their customers first will prosper.

Now is the time to revisit your digital strategy and align it with the future. 2025 calls for audacious, creative, and customer-focused marketing initiatives, whether that be through embracing AI, improving personalization, or producing immersive content.

Are you prepared for digital marketing's future?

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React Native Auto Code Application Development: The Smart Way to Build Mobile Apps

Introduction to React Native Auto Code Application Development

React Native auto code application development is changing the way mobile apps are built. Developers now use intelligent automation tools to generate code quickly and accurately. This speeds up development, reduces errors, and improves the overall quality of applications.

Auto code development with React Native is ideal for startups, agencies, and enterprises aiming to deliver high-quality apps fast.

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Benefits of React Native Auto Code Application Development

1. Speed Up Development Cycles Automation tools handle repetitive tasks instantly. Developers can focus on building unique features rather than wasting time on boilerplate code.

2. Maintain Consistent Code Quality Auto-generated code follows consistent standards. This consistency improves code readability and eases future maintenance.

3. Reduce Human Errors By automating setup and structure, auto code tools minimize the chances of introducing bugs during the initial stages.

4. Enhance Developer Productivity Developers spend more time solving real problems and less time writing repetitive components.

5. Cost-Effective App Creation Faster development with fewer mistakes leads to lower project costs. This allows businesses to scale faster without ballooning budgets.

Popular Tools for React Native Auto Code Development

Ignite CLI Ignite offers pre-configured templates and plugins, making it easy to set up scalable projects instantly.

Hygen Hygen is a simple yet powerful code generator that helps teams maintain consistent coding standards with minimal setup.

Plop.js Plop.js allows developers to create custom generators for components, screens, and more, saving hours on manual coding.

Draftbit Draftbit provides a visual builder for React Native apps. Developers can create screens visually and export production-ready code.

Steps to Implement Auto Code in Your React Native Project

Step 1: Select the right auto code tools based on your project size and complexity. Step 2: Install and configure the tools within your development environment. Step 3: Create templates for commonly used components and screens. Step 4: Generate code structures automatically with simple commands. Step 5: Customize and enhance the generated code to meet unique business needs.

Following a structured approach ensures that automation becomes an asset, not a liability.

Challenges of Auto Code Application Development

1. Initial Learning Curve Some auto code tools require initial time investment for setup and training.

2. Over-Template Dependency Too much reliance on templates can sometimes limit creativity and flexibility.

3. Need for Regular Updates Auto code tools need constant updates to stay compatible with the latest React Native versions.

Developers can overcome these challenges with proper training and proactive tool management.

Best Practices for React Native Auto Code Development

- Use Automation for Repetitive Tasks Only Rely on auto code tools for repetitive elements but custom-build critical business logic manually.

- Keep Templates Updated Ensure all code generation templates are updated regularly to match new coding practices.

- Conduct Regular Code Reviews Even auto-generated code should undergo strict code reviews to maintain quality standards.

- Train Developers Continually Keep teams updated with the latest automation practices and tool updates for maximum efficiency.

Future of React Native Auto Code Application Development

The future points toward more AI-driven automation. Smart assistants will suggest code, build UI components, and even test functionalities automatically. React Native developers who embrace automation today will gain a competitive edge tomorrow.

Innovation combined with automation will define the next era of mobile app development.

Conclusion

React Native auto code application development offers a smarter, faster, and more efficient path to building world-class mobile apps. It helps developers minimize repetitive work, deliver projects quicker, and ensure consistent quality across platforms.

By integrating automation thoughtfully, businesses can create better apps and reach the market faster. React Native auto code development isn't just the future—it's the present.

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💬 iMBC: Article on B1A4 CNU, "Establishes Discipline in 'Idol Champ' with the Title of 'Composer Idol'"

The idol market is fierce. For the myriad of idols being churned out like factory products, dance and singing have become essential qualities that are demanded of them. To be loved consistently and have a long career, one must possess the essence of a musician. This is the case with B1A4's CNU.

CNU of B1A4 (CNU, Sandeul, Gongchan) secured the top honor in the 'Best Composer Idol' poll conducted from January 17 to 31 on the participatory mobile idol fandom app 'IDOL CHAMP,' with an overwhelming 43.85% of the votes, rising above a dazzling array of candidates.

Since debuting in 2011 as part of B1A4, CNU has walked a solid path as an idol known for singing well while constantly reflecting on the foundation of a musician. He has shone as a lyricist, jotting down lyrics as they come to him, and has earned the title of composer through the melodies he created from his sparkling inspiration.

As this process became refined, he naturally developed the ability to clearly distinguish between what he does well, what suits others, and what the public likes, thereby gaining the capacity of an artist over time. This is also the secret behind B1A4 not just being a fleeting idol group but establishing discipline at the forefront for a long-lasting career.

In connection with this, CNU conducted an interview with iMBC Entertainment, continuously expressing his gratitude to the fans, known as 'BANAs.' CNU said, "First, I want to express my gratitude to BANAs. It's because of them that B1A4 exists, and my songs exist," and promised, "I've been working hard on making songs and writing music. It's gratifying that many people recognize that. I'll continue to take responsibility as a 'composer idol' and make better songs."

Just as the saying goes, "like singer, like fan," BANAs were sincere in their participation in this 'Best Composer Idol' poll. Compared to other topics, the engagement level of fans was tremendous. CNU said, "I think BANAs wanted to share the charm of my music with others," and laughed, "And perhaps it's a message that they've been doing well so far and hope to keep it up."

The process of writing lyrics and composing is challenging. Frankly speaking, it might be more convenient to rely on the expertise of professionals to practice dance and singing and produce a showy stage performance. However, CNU firmly believes that the producing process itself is B1A4's identity. He said, "Writing songs and producing albums, I think that's B1A4's identity. We've consistently tried to include our thoughts and messages we want to convey in our songs since debut. This has been very important to me."

Furthermore, CNU named 'Drunk on Music' from their second full album as his 'favorite song,' and mentioned 'Like a Movie' from their fourth album as the fans' favorite. When asked to recommend a hidden gem, CNU chose Sandeul's 'Oblique Line' and shared, "It was a song I gave to Sandeul, reflecting the confusion I felt at the time. I'm satisfied with how well Sandeul brought it to life."

Having successfully completed their activities as a full group with their 8th mini-album 'CONNECT' after approximately 2 years and 2 months, CNU said, "It felt like the early days of our debut. There was no nervousness, but it was hectic adapting to something new," and laughed, "I even hoped the camera's red light would turn off quickly during the ending pose because it felt somewhat embarrassing."

Lastly, CNU thanked the BANAs, saying, "Thanks to our BANAs, I've been able to receive the title of 'Best Composer Idol.' It's made me realize once again that my efforts have not been in vain," and promised, "I'm thankful for the strength to move forward. I'll take this award as a responsibility and continue to work diligently to produce even better music."

Meanwhile, CNU will make his first appearance on the theater stage in the play 'Brilliant and Brilliant,' which opened on January 19. 'Brilliant and Brilliant' is a work depicting the commotion triggered by an unexpected phone call, where CNU plays 'Shota,' a character with musical talent, promising to increase audience immersion with a perfect character synchronization rate.

Sandeul is set to appear in the musical 'Next to Normal,' opening in March. The musical tells the story of the Goodman family, who seem ordinary on the outside but live with inner wounds. Sandeul will play the role of the son, 'Gabe,' captivating the audience with his solid singing skills and acting.

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iMBC Article 'Composer Idol', 2024

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