#and developed a fear of using PCs

[interpolationz]

trying to conquer my fear of installing games right now- it's been three minutes and i'm shaking like a fucking leaf

[post-punk-revival]

I was talking to a coworker about how much I hate the new Spotify update openly trying to make desktop more like mobile and said I found it stupid because the reason I use desktop and not mobile is because I like the differences of desktop. Their response was, "What do you have against mobile???" Like preferring the numerous features desktop has that mobile doesn't must be because of some kind of anti-progress luddite grudge. I hate phone app culture, genuinely.

[podsprout]

I

networking night

[cheezeybread]

you know its a small thing in retrospect but a big deal to Kalim. the pc might honestly be one of t the first person whose heard his name who has no concept of his family and their name/wealth. Like their a blank slate that hasn't heard of him but also isnt rude or dismissive of him ether. similar for Malleus thinking on it.

This literally didn't even occur to me, but now that I'm thinking about it, whoo boy are the thoughts stirring!

Kalim mentioning his family's name, expecting a gasp and aw from you. Maybe a look of jealousy and rage that he's so used to seeing in the general public's eye (although he acts naive, he can still see how those in a lower class hate his family's guts). But he only gets a "That's cool" from you. Nothing more than an amicable statement.

But of COURSE you wouldn't know anything about his family! You've only been in this world for, what, about three, four months now? What are the odds you would have even heard of his family's name?

It's a huge weight lifted off of Kalim's shoulders, in all honesty. He can only truly, truly trust Jamil because he's known the boy since they were children and knows that Jamil would never hurt him (hahah-). But since you for sure don't know his family well enough to have developed a strong hatred nor a will to steal from them, he can...actually trust you, too.

He'll go to you for any problems he has, whenever he feels that he's been bothering Jamil too much. He'll ask for your assistance in small and big things, trusting you enough to show you his weaknesses, and exposing his vulnerabilities to you without fear that you'll use it to hurt him later. And that trust in you only gets stronger after Jamil's lil..."incident".

Plus, since you didn't know his family, that leaves Kalim with the opportunity to impress you with their wealth and anything he can find that he thinks you might like

[seongminiz]

— after hours (k.mh)

. . ? office sex with minhee ! – smut / minors dni ; 1071 words

cw fem!reader , power imbalance , kinda dubcon , dumbification (lots of it) , degradation (mixed in with praise💔) , spit - lots of spit actually , unprotected sex , semi-pulic sex/slight exhibitionism , creampie , crying , overstimulation , i think that's all im not sure

not proof read srry i wrote half of this one-handed (what) (its a joke) (maybe) !! this is dedicated to my lovely lovely precious @b1mbodoll who helped with a lottt of ideas n deserves almost as much credit as me for this post ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

!!! posting from mobile , i'll go back to fix the colors and formatting once i can use my pc again !

you're the newest hire in the office , and with this being your first 'proper' job you can't help being all anxious and it brings you to keep messing up ..

minhee who is in charge of training/supervising you and gets so frustrated bc you're so clumsy, the fear of messing up making you mess up even more, and it seems like you can't do anything without his help

minhee who has also slowly developed a crush (more like .. unhealthy obsession but you didn't hear that from me) for you because he's been thinking you're pretty and cute since day one .... but he still intends on doing his job properly, or at least tries to – he asks you to stay back overtime so you can have a talk in his office, so he can soften the blow of the scolding you're about to get by not talking to you in front of all your coworkers.

he'll talk to you about your shortcomings, scare you into being a little less of a airhead, help you catching up with the tasks you couldn't complete during office hours, and call it a day.

except all of minhee's plans fly out the window the moment you step through the door of his office and you're already apologizing before he has the chance to speak, all teary eyed and with shaky hands, avoiding his eyes and trying to explain that you know you're being a burden to the rest of your coworkers, especially to him.. he finds you even cuter than usual kind of pathetic too, sure, but so so adorable and a little lost .. clearly so reliant on him.

seeing you like this brings out a new urge in minhee. he wants to ruin you.

but the other side of him, the one that knows just how reliant you are on his guidance, how much you look up to him despite it only having been a few days since you started working there, the part of him that enjoys all of that, knows he can't be straight up mean to you ,,

he doesn't know with what self control, but minhee keeps going as if nothing is wrong, as if seeing you on the verge of tears didn't make him slightly hard. he lists what you have to improve on and stuff like that, until his tone shifts into something more condescending and he starts slipping some 'but it's so hard for you to think about so many things at the same time, right?' in between his otherwise totally normal advice ....

and in your mental state, so vulnerable and confused, you can't be blamed when you agree, when words start spilling out along with the tears and you admit that yes, it's so hard to keep track of everything, sometimes you just wish you could shut your brain off.

'more than it already is?'

the question catches you off guard, and you find yourself nodding in agreement before you have completely processed his words.

everything after that passes in a blur, you're not sure of when you started kissing minhee – or did he kiss you? when did you even get so close to him? or when he slightly lifts your skirt as he pushes you to sit on his desk, or when he unbuttons your shirt and pulls down your bra so your tits are spilling out and he can bite and lick them until they're sore and sensitive.

you're not sure of anything.

next thing you know, minhee is sitting in his office chair, and you're right above him, riding him as tears stream down your face, mouthing at his neck and drooling all over the collar of his shirt.

you don't have the energy to protest when minhee calls you his 'poor, stupid, little puppy that can't do anything without him' ... you can't, knowing deep down that he's right, that you're better off being his messy cockslut than doing anything else. you're really not sure of what you could do instead.

minhee's cock reaches so deep, hitting all the right spots, it's like your brain is leaking out of your cunt, especially when his tip brushes right against your cervix as his fingers are rubbing your clit. you're too fucked out to actually say anything, you mumble something about how 'it feel so good... 'm goin to cum-' as spit drips down your chin and your legs shake.

'you've already came, silly,' minhee chuckles 'fucked you so good you can't even tell when you're cumming now?'

you sniffle and try to hold back your moans as minhee picks up his pace again, reminding you he hasn't cum yet – and he needs to, needs to fill you up and make you all messy with his cum.

'poor baby,' minhee coos, brushing your hair out of your face, all sticky with tears, and sweat, and probably some of your cum that got on his fingers too. 'so needy you're letting me fuck you in my office, when you know there's a cctv camera right there, in the corner.'

thruth is, you don't. or at least, you didn't know until that moment, and of course minhee knows that too. a weak 'what?' leaves your lips, but your confusion and attention are quickly derailed as minhee's hips buck up into you.

once again, you nod without fully knowing what he's saying, so desperate to get his approval..

you can't help but whine louder the harsher minhee's thrusts get, it's too much too fast, and you're straight up sobbing by the time you feel the first spurt of minhee's cum, followed by many others. there's so much of it, you feel so full, proof of it is the few white drops trickling down your thigh.

minhee shushes you sweetly as you continue sobbing into his shoulder, your hands gripping his now ruined shirt as you can't help but still grind your hips into his, the squelching, wet sounds of his cum and yours mixed and stirring inside of you sending antoher wave of arousal through your body.

you're out of it again, your eyes feeling heavier than before as minhee runs his fingers through your hair with the hand that isn't busy still stimulating your clit.

he rips another orgasm out of you, a quiet, almost imperceptible one, before you doze off as you hear minhee say 'it's okay, you don't have to worry about anything, you have me now'

[elancholia]

People in the late 20th century thought the fundamental arc of human history was exploration, whereas now it looks like it's information processing.

In traditional science fiction, the historically progressive human urge is wanderlust, the pull of unknown geography, horror vacui or amor vacui depending on how you look at it. Those writers invoke the elapse of time that separated Kitty Hawk from the moon landing. They recite a procession of discoverers that includes Columbus or the Polynesians and whose next logical steps are space colonization and superluminal travel. Era-defining technologies are transportation technologies. You still get this now, sometimes. In a much-dunked-upon scene in Star Trek: Discovery (2017), a character's litany of great inventors includes the Wright brothers, the guy who invented FTL, and Elon Musk.

The corresponding fear, of course, is alien invasion—that we are not Columbus but the Indians.

Now, the developments actually restructuring people's lives are either of the computer or on the computer. The PC, the internet, smartphones, social media, LLMs. Bits, not atoms. It has been this way for some time, though it hasn't fully made its way into culture. The progenitors of the new future are writing, the printing press, the abacus. We can see the arc clearly in retrospect, now that the future seems likely to be defined by machine learning.

Just as before, there is some anxiety that our trajectory will lead us into the grip of alien intelligences, horrendous and devouring.

If you go back to the period stretching (roughly) from the late 19th century through the Second World War, stories often hinge on wonder-substances and novel fundamental forces. This was, of course, an era in which a new force or element was turning up every other week. You couldn't swing a cat without hitting one. They discovered guncotton when some guy left his fouled lab coat next to an oven. Hence, Vril, the Ray, the "eighth and ninth solar rays" of Burroughs's Mars. In later stories, this sort of stuff is generally secondary, though superhero fiction preserves more of the old mentality.

[linuxgamenews]

Enigma of Fear: A Brilliant Collaboration for a Thrilling Game

Enigma of Fear pixel art 3D investigation game is heading to Linux with Windows PC. Thanks to the brilliant minds at Dumativa and Cellbit. Due to make its way onto Steam this month. Get ready for a wild ride because Enigma of Fear, a Pixel Art/3D investigation game, is releasing on November 28, 2024. This title comes from the minds of Brazilian content creator Cellbit (who has over 10 million followers!) and Dumativa. Thanks to a super successful crowdfunding campaign, which raised a whopping $832,000, this mystery-packed adventure is now a reality.

Yes, we do plan to support specific Linux distributions, as we recognize the importance of making our game available to Linux users. We’re actively working on compatibility details and will share more information closer to the release.

Here’s the email reply from Dumativa, who are gearing up for the release later this month. Since they’re using Unity for development, a Linux port should be simple enough. I’ve have to say, this reply is really impressive. In Enigma of Fear, you’ll be playing as Mia, a paranormal detective on a mission to find her missing father, Mr. Veríssimo. He’s not just any dad – he was the leader of Ordo Realitas, an elite group of paranormal detectives. Now, it’s up to Mia to follow the clues and uncover what happened to him. You won’t be alone, though. Mia’s trusty companion, Lupi the dog, will be by your side as you explore creepy locations. Solving enigmas and uncover some seriously tough secrets. You’ll also meet a cast of friends along the way, all working together to solve the enigma that surrounds Mia’s dad's disappearance.

Enigma of Fear | Release Date Teaser

The gameplay throws you into a beautifully crafted world that combines the charm of Pixel Art with deep 3D settings. You’ll be exploring a non-linear map split into five unique regions, each with its own mysteries to solve. The Inspection and Investigation system is where Enigma of Fear shines – you’ll feel like a true detective. Due to analyze clues, inspect items, and piece together the story. No hand holding here – you’re in charge of figuring out the puzzle. But, it’s not just about solving mysteries. There are paranormal creatures lurking around every corner, ready to strike if you make the wrong move. You’ll face off against tough bosses, each one more brutal than the last. So, get ready for some heart-pounding encounters that will test your skills. What really sets Enigma of Fear apart is the dynamic vibe. The game’s visuals combine retro Pixel Art with deep 3D lighting effects, making every scene pop. Plus, the soundtrack adapts to what’s happening on-screen. While pulling you even deeper into the mystery. Whether you’re sneaking through eerie areas or facing off against paranormal creature, the music has your back. And the best part? You can enjoy the fully voiced title in Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, or English. So, whether you’re uncovering clues or battling bosses, you’ll get the full experience in your preferred language. Enigma of Fear launches on Steam on November 28th for $19.99 USD / £16.75 / 19,50€. If you're into mystery games with a haunting vibe, this is one you won’t want to miss. Coming to Linux and Windows PC.

[dollya-robinprotector]

What do you think about PC farm harem starting to catch feeling for each other. Alex loving how soft and cute Robin is, Whitney liking Alex because they are equals and fun to be around, Robin getting after initial fear spiral into the "i can fix him" mindset that turns into "i accept him, the way he is"?

Pc is still their center, but they also start to develop attachment to each other.

That's why I didn't use the name "Farm Harem" since it's not quite what I had in mind.

You are right about the boys also caught feeling for each other, for they share not only a wife (PC - Lya) but a home and a family they need to protect. Of course they should eventually develop attachments to each other. PC should be their center at first, that's how they came to be acquaintances. Then they became friends, PC turned into a bridge between them, and eventually, when they became family as the kids were born, each of them turned into an important link to the others. I strike to create a poly family, not just my gorgeous daughter and her malewives (but it sounds fcking funny so don't be surprised if I still joking about it here and there)

Sure, while I want to dive into more sexual, even kinky, possibilities of multiple LIs ganged up on PC (*cough* it is what it is *cough*) I also want to try out more possible ways they could communicate and if they could understand or work together. Even LIs who are not at the Farm can contribute to one big goal too.

I can not stretch just how when those thoughts started bubbling in my mind they seemed so fun and full of potential. That's why I started to manifest this AU and, even if I don't have enough vocabulary to write all of my ideas down, I hope my drawings could carry them instead, though that might be hell of a lot to draw *chuckle*

Anyway I hope people will have fun watching me manifesting this AU

[genshin-impact-updates]

"Two Worlds Aflame, the Crimson Night Fades" Version 4.6 Update Details

Dear Travelers,

Below are the details of the Version 4.6 update "Two Worlds Aflame, the Crimson Night Fades" and the update compensation.

〓Compensation Details〓

Maintenance Compensation: Primogems ×300 (60 Primogems per hour the servers are down)

Issue Fix Compensation: Primogems ×300 (please refer to the relevant compensation mail for more details)

〓Scope of Compensation〓

Maintenance Compensation: Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2024/04/24 06:00 (UTC+8).

Compensation must be claimed before the end of Version 4.6.

Issue Fix Compensation: Travelers who reach Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2024/04/24 06:00 (UTC+8).

Please log in and claim your compensation before 2024/04/27 06:00 (UTC+8).

Our developers will distribute compensation to Travelers via in-game mail within 5 hours after the update maintenance is finished. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the attached compensation in time.

〓Update Schedule〓

Update maintenance begins 2024/04/24 06:00 (UTC+8) and is estimated to take 5 hours.

〓How to Update Game Client〓

PC: Close the game, open the Genshin Impact Launcher, and click Update.

iOS: Open the App Store and tap Update.

Android: Open the game and follow the directions on-screen.

PS5™ and PS4™: Highlight Genshin Impact from the Home Screen, press the OPTIONS button and select "Check for Update."

Please do not hesitate to contact Customer Service if you encounter any issues installing the new version. We will do our very best to resolve the issue.

〓Update Details〓

I. New Areas

New Areas Now Available

◇ In Version 4.6, the following areas in Fontaine will become available: Nostoi Region and Sea of Bygone Eras.

※ As long as you have completed Archon Quest Prologue: Act III "Song of the Dragon and Freedom," a Teleport Waypoint will be automatically unlocked near Fontaine's Petrichor (If you have already completed this Archon Quest, the Teleport Waypoint will be unlocked after the update). You'll also receive the Primogem reward for this Teleport Waypoint when it unlocks automatically.

There will be new Fishing Points and "Radiant Spincrystals" in Fontaine.

In addition, the new area "Bayda Harbor" will be added to Lokapala Jungle in Sumeru.

II. New Character

5-Star Character "Dire Balemoon" Arlecchino (Pyro)

◇ Vision: Pyro

◇ Weapon: Polearm

◇ "The Knave," Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers. A poised, ruthless diplomat. To the children in the House of the Hearth, she is their feared yet dependable "Father."

◆ Arlecchino can utilize her Bond of Life to enhance her Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, dealing Pyro DMG.

◆ Elemental Skill "All Is Ash"

◆ Deals Pyro DMG to multiple nearby opponents and applies Blood-Debt Directives to them. Blood-Debt Directives deal Pyro DMG to opponents at regular intervals. When Arlecchino uses a Charged Attack or her Elemental Burst "Balemoon Rising," she will absorb Blood-Debt Directives, which grants her a certain amount of Bond of Life.

◆ Elemental Burst "Balemoon Rising"

◆ Arlecchino's great wing of Balemoon Bloodfire beats as she absorbs and clears Blood-Debt Directives applied to opponents around her. She deals AoE Pyro DMG before clearing the CD of All Is Ash and healing herself. The healing is based on her Bond of Life value and ATK.

III. New Equipment

1. New Weapon (Examples based on Refinement Rank 1)

Crimson Moon's Semblance (5-Star Polearm)

Grants a Bond of Life equal to 25% of Max HP when a Charged Attack hits an opponent. This effect can be triggered up to once every 14s. In addition, when the equipping character has a Bond of Life, they gain a 12% DMG Bonus; if the value of the Bond of Life is greater than or equal to 30% of Max HP, then gain an additional 24% DMG Bonus.

◆ During the event wish "Epitome Invocation," the event-exclusive 5-star weapon Crimson Moon's Semblance (Polearm) will receive a huge drop-rate boost!

2. New Artifact Sets

Unfinished Reverie (4-Star and 5-Star)

◇ 2-Piece Set: ATK +18%.

◇ 4-Piece Set: After leaving combat for 3s, DMG dealt increased by 50%. In combat, if no Burning opponents are nearby for more than 6s, this DMG Bonus will decrease by 10% per second until it reaches 0%. When a Burning opponent exists, it will increase by 10% instead until it reaches 50%. This effect still triggers if the equipping character is off-field.

Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy (4-Star and 5-Star)

◇ 2-Piece Set: ATK +18%.

◇ 4-Piece Set: When the value of a Bond of Life increases or decreases, this character deals 18% increased DMG for 6s. Max 3 stacks.

IV. New Domain

Domain of Blessing: Faded Theater

◇ Under the direction of an immortal musician, a certain ancient troupe once performed the elegies of an ancient civilization. With the passage of time, the ancient plays became legend. Legend became myth. ...Until one day, by chance, it was deliberately picked up once more, and became the prelude to a new dream.

◇ Unlock Criteria (satisfy any one of the criteria below to unlock):

• Reach Adventure Rank 22 or above

• Complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act III "Song of the Dragon and Freedom"

◆ Challenge the Domain to obtain artifacts in the "Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy" and "Unfinished Reverie" sets.

V. New Main Story

1. New Story Quests

Arlecchino's Story Quest - Ignis Purgatorius Chapter: Act I "When the Hearth-Flame Goes Out"

Permanently available after the Version 4.6 update

◆ Quest Unlock Criteria:

• Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above

• Complete Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act V "Masquerade of the Guilty"

Cyno's Story Quest - Lupus Aureus Chapter: Act II "Oathkeeper"

Permanently available after 2024/05/14 18:00

◆ Quest Unlock Criteria:

• Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above

• Complete Archon Quest Chapter III: Act V "Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises"

• Complete Cyno's Story Quest - Lupus Aureus Chapter: Act I "Sands of Solitude"

2. New World Quests

New World Quests

"Canticles of Harmony" Quest Chain, "For Yesterday and Tomorrow," "Latecoming Homecoming," "Where His Life Lies," "Daydreams Beyond Space and Time," etc.

VI. New Enemies

"The Knave"

◇ Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers.

The Knave will apply Bonds of Life to characters. After clearing a Bond of Life, characters in your party will unleash a Scarlet Nighttide the next time one of their Charged Attacks hit The Knave. This attack can interrupt some of The Knave's attacks, including Bloodtide Banquet. Some of The Knave's attacks will consume her own HP, and when these attacks hit a character, they will restore her own HP and apply a Bond of Life to the character; if the character hit already has a Bond of Life, the DMG dealt by the attack will be increased yet more.

Located in the Liffey Region

Legatus Golem

◇ This ancient Legatus Golem uses its sturdy marble body to defend against attack while using music and searing flames to obliterate its foes.

Use methods suited to dealing with Geo to break through its defenses. Apart from this, it will also set up resonators in combat that will assist its attacks. Destroy these resonators to deplete its shielding effectively.

Located in the Nostoi Region

Praetorian Golem

◇ An ancient golem infused with will that uses its resilient marble body in battle.

Use methods suited to dealing with Geo to effectively defeat its defenses.

New Recipe:

○ Café Lutece, Fontaine: Bulle Souffle

New Character Specialty Dish:

○ Arlecchino's specialty: "Hearthfire's Trail"

Adds new "Rhapsodia in the Ancient Sea" and "Challenger: Series IX" Achievement categories, and adds new Achievements to the "Wonders of the World" category.

Adds Set 31 of "Paimon's Paintings" chat emojis.

Adds some prompts for loading screens.

New Namecards:

"Arlecchino: Edict": Reward for reaching Friendship Lv. 10 with Arlecchino

"Fontaine: Attunement": Reward for completing all achievements under "Rhapsodia in the Ancient Sea"

"Achievement: Whalewrangler": Reward for completing all achievements under "Challenger: Series IX"

"Fontaine: Lucine": Reward for reaching Fountain of Lucine Favor Level 48

"Travel Notes: The Realms Rocked": Reward obtained via the BP system

Adds 17 World Quest-related avatars that will be unlocked after completing World Quests in accordance with the corresponding unlock criteria (Refer to "Paimon Menu > Change Avatar" in-game for the specific unlock criteria. For Travelers who have already completed the corresponding World Quests before the version update, the corresponding avatars will be automatically unlocked after the version update.)

Fountain of Lucine: Increase in the Level Cap of Fountain of Lucine to Level 50. After the Fountain of Lucine reaches its maximum level, Hydro Sigils can be exchanged with Mequignon at Bertin's House of Curiosities.

Adds the "Focused Experience Mode" function:

(1) This function can be enabled for certain quests in the "Quest" menu. Once enabled, Travelers can prevent locations and characters involved in said quest from being occupied by other quests, which improves the experience of the current quest.

(2) Function Access Unlock Criteria: Complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act III "Song of the Dragon and Freedom"

(3) In Version 4.6, the "Focused Experience Mode" function will be available for Arlecchino's Story Quest - Ignis Purgatorius Chapter: Act I "When the Hearth-Flame Goes Out." The "Focused Experience Mode" function will gradually be made available for more quests in subsequent versions.

"Genius Invokation TCG" Gameplay Update:

New Character Cards: Kuki Shinobu, Faruzan, and their corresponding Talent cards. Corresponding invitation duels and guest challenges have been added to the Player List.

New Character Cards: Emperor of Fire and Iron, Abyss Herald: Wicked Torrents, and the corresponding Talent Cards. The Tavern Challenge has also been added.

New Action Cards: "Rightful Reward," "Amethyst Crown," "Taroumaru," "The White Glove and the Fisherman," "Seirai Island," "Rainbow Macarons," and "Underwater Treasure Hunt" can be purchased from Prince at The Cat's Tail.

The Forge Realm's Temper is once again available. The theme of this edition is "The Forge Realm's Temper: Game of Wits":

(1) During The Forge Realm's Temper: Game of Wits, some stages will have special victory and defeat conditions. Adeptly adapt your tactics to complete the challenge and avoid the conditions for defeat!

(2) Within The Forge Realm's Temper: Game of Wits event stages, there will also be special rules that can easily exert influence on the tempo of the match. Fully utilizing these special rules will contribute greatly to your success.

Spiral Abyss

Floor 11 Ley Line Disorder changed to:

• All party members receive a 75% Pyro DMG Bonus.

Updated the monster lineup on Floors 11 – 12 of the Spiral Abyss.

Starting from the first time that the Lunar Phase refreshes after updating to Version 4.6, the three Lunar Phases will be as follows:

Phase I:

Flame-Fanning Moon

When a character triggers Vaporize, Overloaded, Melt, Burning, Burgeon, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize reactions on an opponent, the opponent's All Elemental RES and Physical RES is reduced by 30% for 4s.

Phase II:

Valorous Moon

When a character receives healing, the character's ATK increases by 50% for 3s.

Phase III:

Tactical Moon

When a character's HP value increases or decreases, that character gains a 16% increased All Elemental and Physical DMG Bonus for 8s. This effect can stack up to 3 times, and the duration of each stack is counted independently.

〓Adjustments & Optimizations〓

● Exploration

On the Tutorials screen, adventure tutorials related to the current area will be displayed nearer to the top.

Optimizes the performance of the Treasure Compass feature: Nearby treasure chests will now be marked on the map after using the Treasure Compass, and opening treasure chests marked out on the map during the Treasure Compass's cooldown time will reset its cooldown.

● Map

Combines the "Domains only" and "Search for Players" options under the "Map Settings" button on the map interface.

Adds the "Custom Markers," "Controller > Cursor Sensitivity," and "Controller > Marker Sensitivity Range" settings under the "Map Settings" button on the map interface.

Optimizes the design of the buttons for switching between different regions on the map interface.

● Quests

Adds another button for important quest items related to certain quests in the Quest Menu.

When you are navigating to a quest objective, an icon for important quest items related to the current quest will now be displayed within the Inventory.

Updates the icon for Requests in the Quest Menu.

● Adventurer Handbook

Adjusts the criteria for unlocking different chapters in "Adventurer Handbook > Experience": Simply reach a certain Adventure Rank to unlock the next chapter. You no longer need to complete the previous chapter.

Adds missions for enhancing Prototype Rancour and Favonius Warbow to Lv. 60 in "Adventurer Handbook > Embattle."

Adds missions related to enhancing Artifacts in "Adventurer Handbook > Embattle."

● Serenitea Pot

Adds the "Quick Obtain" function on the Replica > Preview screen as well as the Furnishing Set screen in Editing Mode: You can use this function to quickly purchase the Furnishings/Furnishing Blueprints that you need from the Realm Depot, or add the Furnishings that need to be created to the "Queued List."

Adds the "Queued List" function on the Create Furnishing > Creation Queue screen. This will record your Furnishing creation requests from using "Quick Obtain" and tell you which materials they require. It can also be used to quickly add Furnishings that are waiting to be made to the Creation Queue.

Adds the "Obtain All" function on the Create Furnishing > Creation Queue screen. You can use this function to obtain all the Furnishings created in one go. After you click it, you can also choose to use Vials of Adeptal Speed to speed up production of all Furnishings that haven't been completed yet with a single click.

Adjusts the upper limit of the Creation Queue in Create Furnishing from 5 to 10.

Adds Filter and Search functions to the Furnishings and Furnishing Blueprints tabs of the Realm Depot.

Displays category-related information in the text descriptions for Furnishings and Furnishing Blueprints.

Optimizes the layout of the Realm Music screen, adding serial numbers and no longer showing a second confirmation pop-up when unlocking tracks.

After Trust Rank reaches Level 10, the purchase limit of all products in Realm Depot > Furnishings (except Vial of Adeptal Speed) will be raised from 6 to 20.

Furnishings and Furnishing Blueprints introduced from Version 1.5 to 2.8 will be permanently sold at a discount in the Realm Depot.

● Genius Invokation TCG

Updates the icon of the Event Card "Falls and Fortune."

Optimizes the text description for the Normal Attack of the Character Card "Neuvillette" (the actual effect remains the same).

● Other

Optimizes the "compiling shaders" loading time when logging in on an Android device for the first time after version update.

Adds support for displaying friend nicknames on the Serenitea Pot > Create Furnishing > Guest Assistance screen, as well as on various screens related to Co-Op Mode.

Adjusts the position of the stone pillars on Floors 11 and 12 of the Spiral Abyss: Now, the stone pillars will be placed outside the barrier.

After the version update, on some PC devices that use integrated graphics cards, the default "Graphics > Graphics Quality" setting will be adjusted to "Lowest" (only the correspondence between the options and the default values is changed, the actual settings remain unchanged).

Due to the addition of new regions and Teleport Waypoints, the number of Teleport Waypoints required to unlock the achievement "Forest Roamer" has been adjusted. The original total number of Teleport Waypoints that needed to be unlocked was 46, and this has now been adjusted to 47 (if the achievement has been completed, the completion status of the achievement remains unchanged).

Increases the Inventory's capacity for the Weapon Enhancement Materials "Mystic Enhancement Ore," "Fine Enhancement Ore," and "Enhancement Ore" from 9,999 to 99,999.

〓Genius Invokation TCG Balance Adjustment〓

Adjusts the effect of the status "Fiery Rebirth" of the Character Card "Abyss Lector: Fathomless Flames": "When the character to which this is attached would be defeated: Remove this effect, ensure the character will not be defeated, and heal them to 4 HP. After this effect is triggered, this character deals +1 Pyro DMG."

Adjusts the effect of "Aegis of Abyssal Flame" applied by the Talent Card "Embers Rekindled" of the Character Card "Abyss Lector: Fathomless Flames": "Provide 2 Shield points to the character to which this card is attached. After said Shield points are depleted: Deal 1 Piercing DMG to all opposing characters."

Adjusts the casting logic of the Elemental Skills of the Character Cards "Candace" and "Beidou": After the adjustment, the character that cast the Elemental Skill gains a shield and then prepares the skill (i.e. generating the shield and preparing the skill are split into two separate actions, so that if the shield is removed by certain effects, this will not result in the skill's preparation being canceled too).

Adjusts the effect of the Support Card "Yayoi Nanatsuki": "For each of your characters already equipped with an Artifact on the field, you spend 1 less Elemental Die (once per Round)." has been adjusted to "If two of your characters on the field already have an equipped Artifact, you additionally spend 1 less Elemental Die (once per Round)."

Adjusts the trigger condition for the effect of the Support Card "Seed Dispensary": The trigger condition "When you play an Equipment or Support Card with an original cost of 1 Elemental Die: ..." has been adjusted to "When you play a Support Card with an original cost of at least 2 Elemental Dice: ..."

Adjusts the number of Elemental Dice required and effect of the Support Card "Jeht": The Elemental Dice cost required has been adjusted from 2 Dice of any element to 1. The effect "If this card has recorded at least 5 Sophistication points, discard this card and generate Omni Element equal to the number of Sophistication points minus 2." has been adjusted to "If this card has recorded at least 6 Sophistication points, discard this card and attach Sand and Dreams to your active character." (The effect of "Sand and Dreams" is: "When you play a Talent card or a Character uses a Skill: Spend 3 less Elemental Dice.")

Note: The effect of the Event Card "Nature and Wisdom" will not result in the deck being shuffled. All "draw a random card of any certain type from your deck" effects will also not result in the deck being shuffled, but instead will result in 1 random card of the corresponding type being drawn and added to your hand.

〓Bug Fixes〓

● Character

Fixes an issue whereby, when certain Polearm-wielding characters performed Plunging Attacks, the position of the attack's special effect would be abnormal in certain situations (the actual DMG AoE works as intended).

Fixes an issue whereby after Xianyun's second Constellation was unlocked, the special effect on the tails of her outfit would abnormally disappear under certain circumstances.

● System

Fixes an issue whereby there were errors with certain key names on the Settings > Key Bindings screen when playing on a PC in German or French.

Fixes an issue whereby, after switching a character's outfit from the "Party Setup" menu, the corresponding character could not be switched to and deployed in certain situations.

Fixes an issue whereby, when challenging the Millennial Pearl Seahorse, the game camera couldn't be restored to the original angle after zooming out in certain situations.

● Genius Invokation TCG

Fixes an issue whereby when "Fontemer Pearl" was attached to the Character Card "Millennial Pearl Seahorse," casting its Elemental Skill would abnormally reset the Fontemer Pearl's once-per-round effect ("Usage(s) will not be used when negating DMG from Summons").

● Audio

Fixes an issue whereby there was a chance that the effect of Freminet's skill voice line would be abnormal in certain situations.

Fixes an issue whereby, when Chiori used her Elemental Skill to enter combat, there was a chance that the Elemental Skill sound effect would be abnormal.

● Other

Fixes an issue whereby there was a small probability that the model of the currently controlled character would disappear abnormally under certain circumstances when playing through Lynette's Hangout Event on mobile devices.

Fixes an issue whereby if a character unequipped and then re-equipped the weapon "Amenoma Kageuchi," after triggering the weapon's effect to obtain Succession Seeds, Succession Seeds' duration would be abnormal under certain circumstances.

Fixes an issue whereby some buildings in Mondstadt were overlapping abnormally, which was preventing characters from climbing upwards.

Fixes some text errors in certain languages and optimizes text. (Note: Related in-game functions have not changed. Travelers can view the changes in different languages by going to the Paimon Menu > Settings > Language and changing the Game Language.)

Text-related fixes and optimizations in English include:

◆ Optimizes certain English translations.

*This is a work of fiction and is not related to any actual people, events, groups, or organizations.

"PlayStation", "PS5", "PS4", "DualSense", "DUALSHOCK" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

[kittiesandkillers]

Yeah. Sydney immediately getting upset at PC for breaking their sacred vow, Sydney calling PC a book criminal even if PC couldn’t return the book on time, and Sydney punishing Robin for slightly damaging a book although Robin had a good reason for throwing it in the first place. I fear that Sydney’s self victim blaming will be worse than those examples.

I agree, 100%.

On one hand, I love seeing characters I like getting put into new situations for the sake of character development/analysis.

But on the other hand, I just know that I'm going to feel bad for them.

I do hope that this experience will end up making them a stronger character in the long run by making them experience a different point of view than the one that they're used to.

[demifiendrsa]

SILENT HILL f | Official Reveal Trailer (4K: EN/ESRB)

SILENT HILL Transmission (EN) with subtitles | March 13, 2025

Silent Hill f is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store). A release date was not announced.

Key visual

Screenshots

Overview

About

In 1960s Japan, Shimizu Hinako’s secluded town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog, transforming her home into a haunting nightmare.

As the town falls silent and the fog thickens, Hinako must navigate the twisted paths of Ebisugaoka, solving complex puzzles and confronting grotesque monsters to survive.

Immerse yourself into Hinako’s world imagined by renowned author Ryukishi07, with entrancing music, including pieces by Akira Yamaoka, and beautiful visuals in a gripping tale of doubt, regret, and inescapable choices. Will Hinako embrace the beauty hidden within terror, or succumb to the madness that lies ahead?

Discover a new chapter in the Silent Hill series, blending psychological horror with a haunting Japanese setting.

Story

Shimizu Hinako was living her life as an ordinary teenager.

That is, until her town is suddenly shrouded in fog and begins to change in a horrific way.

Now, she must explore a town she no longer recognizes while solving puzzles, fighting strange enemies, and doing everything she can to survive… in order to face the ultimate decision that she must make.

This is a tale about a beautiful yet terrifying choice.

Staff Comments

Comment from Creature and Character Designer kera – “I love the Silent Hill series, and it’s been a big influence on me. In particular, I am constantly remembering Silent Hill 2, and the messages on the walls, the music, and the monster designs. So, when it came to Silent Hill f, and bringing the setting to Japan, we had to come up with something that felt just a little different, and I had to really think about how to get that feeling. The monster designs were the hardest. I had to consider everything that’s come in Silent Hill before, and figure out how to take this game in a different direction, but still be Silent Hill. It might not be the exact same blood-smeared, rusting scenery, but I sincerely hope you’ll enjoy our vision and the world we’ve created.”

Comment from Composer Kensuke Inage (other composers include Akira Yamaoka, dai, and xaki) – “The first time I played Silent Hill was about 20 years back. I’m extremely honored to have been offered such a great opportunity for a series with a rich history. I was in charge of composing the music for the Otherworld, known in this game as the ‘Dark Shrine.’ I have composed music for an unsettling yet beautiful world that uses imagery from shrines, blending ancient Japanese court music with ambient echoes. I wove in various techniques that will connect the player to the protagonist’s agony, internal conflict, fear, and other emotions. I hope you get to experience it for yourself in the game.”

[new-holocene]

ode to abandoned projects

normally i dedicate my public facing social media accounts solely to sharing my finished artwork, but I figure some reflection on the past few years of my development as an artist would be worthwhile. I was initially trying to find an old gmod map I made (I didn't find it), and in the process I found a number of screenshots of WIPs spanning the past 7 years. for many of these projects, they were abandoned because I got too busy with school/university.

from march 2017. made in unity. I don't remember the specifics of this project. I think I was trying to make a short narrative walking sim.

from december 2017. I wanted to make a short smw romhack. I remember drawing level designs on a spare piece of paper after finishing a secondary school exam early. one day I'll make a romhack, one day...

from may 2018. I had just replayed marble blast ultra after finding it had a PC port. shortly after I found all the textures were just in the game files and could be modified easily. myself and an old friend wanted to make a 'games repainted'-esque mod. I claim full credit for every marble game since that's included a 🤔marble skin.

from march 2020. a mockup of a piece I was calling 'alignment chart' for the first time I had ever applied for a bursary. this used a mixture of generative art pieces i made in processing and graphic design. this piece is interesting to look back on because it marked the development of my art style for the first time, and the psuedo-cuneiform generator ended up being a recurring feature of my art. my application was rejected because i did not read the terms and conditions to realise it wasn't open to university students - and I was still studying computer science at the time.

from may 2020. I was aiming to participate in the low res game jam but never got to finish due to university work taking up my time. I never fleshed out the mechanics of the game, but the goal was to take care of the tree in the center of the map. it doesn't look like much, but I really pushed myself (or rather, tortured myself) by not using a game engine and writing this in C++ with raylib instead.

from april 2020. this was going to be a browser based demake of five nights at freddy's (a game I've never played and have no interest in) titled "five years at yanderedev's". I figured that it felt too close to participating in lolcowing someone and that it was in bad spirits, so I scrapped it.

from september 2020. a mockup of my homepage sharpfourth.net. I kept the logo and general layout for whats on the site currently, but didn't include the scanner warped images.

from october 2020. I wanted to make a walking sim in the quake engine, but once again, university work got in the way. however, this got me familiar with the basics of using trenchbroom (a map editor for quake), which came in very, very handy for later projects.

from october 2021. myself and some close friends had planned to make a zine detailing how to do DIY feminising HRT in Ireland (and maybe the UK). we never got around to writing it (partly because we feared potential legal repercussions for disseminating medical advice lol), but this marked a further development of my art style.

from october 2021. I had hoped to make a first person RPG in godot. once again scrapped because I got too busy with uni. I spent ages trying to implement a wonky movement system that could be exploited, being inspired by bhopping from source or strafe jumping from quake. the dialogue system was the last thing I worked on. I used trenchbroom again - this time with qodot - for making the prototype map. while making this demo, I realised the potential use of godot and trenchbroom in visual art, something i would revisit during my first gallery residency.

from march 2022. this might be the most unassuming piece in this collection, but it marks a significant turning point in my life. I was tasked with making diagrams for a group project in uni, but given that I was facing extreme burnout and apathy towards the course, I instead "doodled" with the elements of the diagram. this spiraled into me writing my zine/short-story EATARTHU, which I then used to apply for a gallery residency. I was fortunate enough to get the residency, and I dropped out of college to pursue art.

as discouraging as it might be to constantly start and abandon projects, it's important to stop and remember that ever single abandoned game or drawing or album or whatever marked a chance for you to learn and develop as an artist. one day you might very well finish a project, and it'll reflect a bit of every single abandoned one of its precursors.

[satoshi-mochida]

Misao 2024 HD Remaster announced for PC - Gematsu

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Hitodenashi no Kuukan have announced Misao 2024 HD Remaster, a remastered version of the October 25, 2017-released horror adventure game Misao: Definitive Edition (which itself was a worldwide release of the May 26, 2011-released freeware game). It will launch for PC via Steam on August 14 for $9.99.

Here is an overview of the game, via PLAYISM:

About

Misao is a horror-adventure game in which you search for a young girl who has disappeared in a cursed school. As the protagonist, you must explore a school plagued by unnatural phenomena and uncover the truth behind what happened to Misao.

The Story

Just three months ago, a young girl went missing. Her name is Misao. She was a classmate of the player’s character. Quiet and reclusive, this plain girl was often the target of bullies. Since the day she disappeared, rumors spread throughout the school of unnatural phenomena. The children called it “Misao’s curse”… When the rumors were proven to be true, the school had already transformed into another world overrun by horrifying supernatural beings.

The Characters

The students trapped in the Other World run in fear from the supernatural beings, and end up confessing about their relationships with Misao as a result. Residents of the realm (or at least, you think they are) might also lend you a hand during your exploration…

Overcome Deadly Obstacles

The Other World is infested with aggressive monsters and death traps. Who put them here, and for what purpose…? Even you, the protagonist, are not immune to these obstacles. Making even a single wrong decision could cost you your life. Overcome them all to reach the end. Will it be an exit, or a way to quell the monsters?

Crimson Eyes

Use the Crimson Eyes to highlight places you’ve already investigated before. They can also reveal the strange creature known as Li’l Miscreant, who hides somewhere in the otherworldly school…

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

English

Japanese

Traditional Chinese

Simplified Chinese

[louissatturi]

Talking about stuff people need to know about ENIGMA DO MEDO (enigma of fear) before playing it (and some non important sutff that i just want yall to know about)

• YOU DON'T NEED TO WATCH ORDEM PARANORMAL TO UNDERSTAND WTF IS HEPPENING ON THE GAME, even tho there is character's that play/played a really big role on the rpg that dosent affect the story, everything you need to know about the universe is gonna be explained in game by Agatha and Samuel

• even tho is in the same universe as cellbit's rpg THE GAME IS NOT A RPG

• you can use rituals but not on combat

• you gonna have only two weapons (as mia) a pistol with limeted anmo and crowbar

• the game is gonna be dubbed in portuguese (obviously) and english, unfortunaly no espanish dubs but we are gonna have spanish translations

• We gonna have a lot of accessibility modes

• we can pet the dog

• the game is gonna have more then one ending and have a cannon ending

• we can play with mia, lupi and Veríssimo

• the game is rated 14 (one year older pg-13 lol)

• has non-linear investigation

• Agatha's birthday was on the day of the showcase, 16 of june (she was making 19 years old)

• there a big names on brazilian voice acting on the game, Guilherme Briggs (voice of supermen, Mickey Mouse,Samurai Jack,Optimus Prime etc.) And Wendel Bezerra the Brazilian voice of goku from dbz (if your latino you know how big this is)

• When cellbit was asked what happens if lupi dies/if lupi can die he did't answer it, he just took a sip of his coffee 😥

• Lupi was voiced by cellbit's dog Lobinho

• The game is gonna have two dlcs inspired by two seasons of the rpg (o segredo na floresta and Desconjuração) but they are not developing it now the foucous is on finishing the game

• The game is gonna be ported on Xbox, Playstation and on switch but the foucus is on PC

• The game is gonna be on pre-sale till the day before it launches

• we still dont have a date of realese but we know for sure that is gonna be this year!

• agatha is a lesbian

• Agatha thinks that shadow the headhog using a gun is really cool

Thats it

[a-d-nox]

hi i really wonder your think about varuna(20000) conjunct sun at 1 orb, both(varuna and sun)3h cancer in varuna pc chart. Someone says varuna conjunct sun in varuna pc chart is fame indicator. I read your varuna-sun posting but i wanna know other things. Could you tell some your opinion?

thanks:)

what's a varuna (asteroid 20000) persona? what can a varuna persona chart show you?

your varuna chart can help you to understand control that you seek, how you can lose power, if you'll be forced out of any situations in life, why and how you strive for balance, why you prioritize morals, and/or what morals you have.

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sun

why you feel like you must be in control, power, vitality, attention you receive for being in charge and keeping everything together, where you have to think creatively to better time manage, the authority you hold to change a situation, how you think you are invaluable, morals surrounding giving, how you develop morally, moral dignity, moral consciousness, and/or and creative activities that make you happy

moon

control you have over your emotions / emotional responses, instincts to maintain homeostasis in emotional situations, how you care for others despite the power (or lack thereof) you have, how you create a comfort zone via control, how you balance femininity, how controlling you maternal figure is/was, control you had or did not have at a young age, how you adapt despite feeling the urge to seek control, controlling/obsessive habits you may have, and/or comfort you find in consistency

mercury

how you moderate via communication, the control you have over your thoughts, the control you have over your health, perception of morality, a fall from social media or control you have over your online persona, the control you have over your mannerisms, gestures you make in order to keep peace, reason, and/or how you control gossip about you

venus

control over love, equality you show when in partnership, control you have over your romantic situation, how you manage/control beauty, morality that guides your sympathy, harmony you seek in the world around you, how you compromise, and/or the values you have

mars

control you have over your desires, confidence you have in your station, ambition to maintain power and balance, impulse control, how self-assured you are of your station in life, how you assert your control/dominance, physical energy expend to keep balance in the world, friction with the universe, and/or moral motives

jupiter

luck in maintaining power, abundance of control/power you hold, success you have when controlling things and maintaining balance, expansion of your empire, knowledge you use to maintain power/control/balance, knowledge of morals, morality surrounding honesty, how wisdom provides you balance and peace, exploration of morality, in the world and universe faith, and/or karmic fulfillment

saturn

where you work hard to maintain balance, what you work hard to balance, where your power is challenged, how your power is challenged, where you struggle to find balance/control, fear of losing power, delayed downfall, limitations of power/control, discipline you have to maintain balance, effort you exert to maintain balance, self-control, stability you create, and/or endurance

uranus

control you have of a group of people, how you control technology, unplanned/sudden retirement or loss of power, how you attempt to control ups and downs, rebellion that seeks balance, freedom you facilitate that brings peace, and/or how your fans/followers might feel controlled by you and or how you might lose your popular opinion

neptune

how you use kindness/compassion to maintain balance, illusion of control you have, selflessly controlling things, how you intuitively balance the world around you, hidden intentions, how you imagine peace would be, how you feel about deception/lies morally, moral confusion, disappearance, what inspires balance, moral transcendence, fascination with control, and/or moral idealism

pluto

how being controlling changes you, power you have, destruction (ending in renewal), moral change, how you control intimacy, magnetism you have that makes you worthy of being listened to, obsession with control/balance, how you use seduction to control/manipulate, and/or how you morally evolve

varuna

where you are controlled, how you are controlled, where you are a disgrace, where you feel weak, why you feel weak, balance you have in life naturally, and/or morality

1h

how you identity with power, leadership traits, moral approach in life, appearing controlling, control over the physical body, how you take initiative, outwardly controlling behavior, how you maintain peace, and/or moral individuality

2h

control of money/finances, moderate spending, how worthy you feel of power, your values, stability you seek, how you balance giving/receiving, and/or control of resources

3h

control you have when speaking, control you have over your mind, power of your opinions, control you have over your conscious mind, moral interests, how you control ideas/information, how control social activity, and/or how you balance socializing and responsibility

4h

control/power you possess at homes, control possessed by family/parents (particularly matriarchs), how you balance the care of inner child with maturity/security, controls over your emotions, control over your own childhood, and/or how you balance femininity

5h

moral talents, loss of talent, creative control, drama, enjoyment of power, romantic dominance/control, pleasure found in moderation, and/or moral speculation

6h

control over your daily routine, control you have over your health/body, how you manage your duties, control over your self-improvement, consistency of your character, systems of power, and/or moral service to others

7h

control of a marriage/partnership, how you manage your concern for others, how you attempt to control attraction, how you control conflict, moral negotiations/reasonings, balance/equality, and/or moral harmony

8h

moral transformation, change in power status, longevity of your power/control, control over your investments, how you control seduction/intimacy, control of assets, and/or control of secrets

9h

moral wisdom, how you manage beliefs, moral philosophy, moral viewpoints, moral ethics, learning about morals, and/or moderation

10h

control over your legacy, retirement from your career, control over your public image, power your status, moral responsibilities, and/or how you balance all your responsibilities authority

11h

how you control friends/groups, moral gains, how you control desires, how you balance social awareness, control over your influence of others, control of manifestations, moral ideals, and/or how you control social interaction

12h

power/control over healing, control over mental health, balancing your solitude/isolation, power of spirituality, control over your fears, how you manage loss/endings, how you manage socializing with isolation, limitations of moral belief, and/or control of subconscious mind

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[sea-buns]

Forgive me if I'm a bit nervous about Gorgug this season. It's just that the last Zac Oyama pc was Colin Provolone, who was arguably one of his greatest D20 performances, if not the greatest.

Zac always does great with every pc he plays, but Colin was something else. He came out swinging with actions and words that were teeming with unspoken emotional baggage. The way Colin's presence affected the other pcs; there was this level of depth that I don't think I've seen in any of his other characters. It was understated and quiet in that signature "just a guy" way that he tends to be, while still captivating everyone instantly with just how raw it was.

Not to say we haven't seen emotional depth in Gorgug. It's just that, compared to the other Bad Kids, Gorgug's journey and progression as a character has been very... impersonal? Like, yes, he found his birth parents, and he found friends who appreciate him, and he faced his insecurities about his intelligence, and he navigated relationship troubles, and his trial through the claustrophobic bug-tunnels was a horrifically-uncanny parallel to how he's spent his entire life trying to make himself as small as possible.

But how much of that has actually changed him from the Gorgug we started with? I would agree that he's definitely happier with his life, given all the loving and supportive people that have been added to it when it used to be just him and his parents. And he's certainly grown into himself and become more self-assured in his abilities, even if he's still, and always will be, our anxious little guy. And there's nothing wrong with that. I've always liked how Gorgug was a representation of all the little things. The subtle acts and kindnesses that don't seem like much to most, but to some are everything.

We don't need another Bad Kid living in fear that their mouth could be shit-in at any moment. We've already got one-too-many.

All that being said, I just feel like Gorgug's personal story beats are much easier to sweep under the rug than everyone else's. He has the same soft and understated quality that Colin held, but they lack that extra oomph that pushed Colin over the edge from being just another guy in a series of dudes, to a character that the vast majority of us could not get out of our heads. He took someone who was anxious and softspoken, who ultimately never wanted to be violent— someone who is remarkably similar to Gorgug in many ways— and maintained that demeanor and core in Colin's character while still hitting us in the feels with character development at max velocity at every turn.

I think Zac gets better and better at this with every season that goes by. With each new character, there is always something that leaves me stunned in awe. And it's been, what, three? Four years since we last saw Gorgug?

I'm just,,, I'm cautiously optimistic but also going into a bit of a worry about what violence this man may inflict upon us