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[unofficialgayawakening]

Version 8 Release

Creature Campaign (v8) Changelog

Added unique sprites for all gen 2 units as taguels/manaketes. Credit to Merrill for all non-Owain taguel sprites!

Unique taguel Lucina textures

Asset assignments so the kids will keep their voices when they transform (no voice filter unless they're Yarne, Nah, or Morgan though)

Optional alternate manakete Morgan sprites, one to match Tiki's outfit and one to match Nah's outfit. Alternate textures not included.

Updated UGGLR to match the expanded support options

Custom male manakete model (UGGLR only)

Removed Owain's inexplicable dark mage reclass

Various minor support fixes

53 new supports!!!

Since there are so many new supports, the list of what's been added will be under the cut

New Romantic Supports: F!Robin/Nah, Chrom/Virion, Lissa/Cordelia, Lissa/Cherche, Frederick/Libra, Virion/Sumia (no voicelines), Vaike/Kellam, Vaike/Sumia, (Vaike/Donnel have an S available that has not been written), Miriel/Tharja, Sumia/Say'ri, Sumia/Tiki, Kellam/Henry, Maribelle/Sully, Maribelle/Nowi, Maribelle/Cherche, Panne/Say'ri, Panne/Yen'fay, Nowi/Olivia, Cherche/Tiki, Emmeryn/Aversa, Lucina/Nah, Inigo/M!Morgan, Brady/Yarne, Kjelle/Nah, Cynthia/Noire, Cynthia/Nah, Severa/Nah, Gerome/Yarne, Yarne/Laurent, Noire/Nah

New Platonic Supports: Chrom&Emmeryn, Cherche&Emmeryn, Lissa&Lucina, Frederick&Lucina, Sumia&Severa, Libra&Nah

New PC Supports: Lucina&Libra, Owain&Cordelia, Owain&Olivia, Inigo&Nowi, Brady&Sumia, Cynthia&Panne, Cynthia&Tiki, Severa&Lissa, F!Morgan&Walhart, Yarne&Sully, Nah&Olivia

New Sibling Supports: Owain&Severa, Owain&Kjelle, Inigo&Nah, Cynthia&Yarne

[lucifer]

Cranberry Lifecycle finally got released and I know not many people care but it was a tape recording Jeff Mangum (neutral milk hotel) did with Will Hart back in 1991 and it was basically considered lost media because Jeff refused to release it for ages. Anyway, a good day for Me because it’s been something I’ve always wanted to hear.

[justbeingnamaste]

The blood of Laken Riley is on the hands of Joe Biden, Alejandro Mayorkas, and the government of Athens-Clarke County. The Venezuelan suspect in Laken Riley’s murder is one of millions of illegal aliens that the Biden administration has released into this country to be welcomed with open arms by Democrat-run sanctuary jurisdictions. This man had no business being in America, much less the UGA community to brutally murder this young American while she was on a run. To put this in simpler terms: if this border was secure, and Athens not a sanctuary city, Laken Riley would be alive. She would still be talking to her family, hanging out with friends, studying to be a nurse, and working toward serving her community and saving the lives of others. Instead, she is dead because the people who took an oath to preserve our Constitution and faithfully execute our laws refuse to do so because they think it benefits them politically. If the leaders responsible for this have any honor they will resign. If they don’t, the people need to remove them. ~ Rep. Mike Collins

The murder of Laken Riley will be silenced by MSM and big tech because they can not afford bad PR to The Party. How many Laken Riley’s will be enough for voters to take notice what Biden is doing?

RIP Laken Riley ❤️🙏❤️

[1americanconservative]

@RepMikeCollins

The blood of Laken Riley is on the hands of Joe Biden, Alejandro Mayorkas, and the government of Athens-Clarke County.

The Venezuelan suspect in Laken Riley’s murder is one of millions of illegal aliens that the Biden administration has released into this country to be welcomed with open arms by Democrat-run sanctuary jurisdictions. This man had no business being in America, much less the UGA community to brutally murder this young American while she was on a run.

To put this in simpler terms: if this border was secure, and Athens not a sanctuary city, Laken Riley would be alive. She would still be talking to her family, hanging out with friends, studying to be a nurse, and working toward serving her community and saving the lives of others. Instead, she is dead because the people who took an oath to preserve our Constitution and faithfully execute our laws refuse to do so because they think it benefits them politically.

If the leaders responsible for this have any honor they will resign. If they don’t, the people need to remove them.

[whiskeynwriting]

I'm so excited for you to restart my best friends dad!! Looking forward to the newest chapter, oh and happy new year!!

Happy New Year my love! I'm so glad you're excited!! <3

My Best Friend's Dad - Ch. 8: My Baby

Dave York x Female Reader

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Word Count: 5.7k

Warnings: 18+ (minors DNI)

Dirty talk, praise kink, daddy kink, spanking, unprotected vaginal sex, semi-public sex, mentions of separation/divorce, domestic arguments, mentions of amateur porn, brief reader descriptions, established relationships

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A/N: Sorry I’m posting this so late y’all, I was watching the UGA football game lol. This is a shorter one because I’m still getting back into my groove with writing my series again. Hope you still love it just as much my babies

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This wasn’t the way you expected your night to end, not at all. The words you’ve exchanged, the things you’ve promised, was it all just from the heat of the moment? Even now, he’s asking you to say it, telling you to say it. And you know when you do, it will give a whole new meaning to your relationship. 

“Daddy…”

“Fuck me,” Dropping his forehead to your shoulder, his hips stop their brutal pace, choosing to grind into your pelvis instead.

“Daddy,” You repeat more passionately, holding the back of his head while rolling your hips up against him. 

The way he’s been speaking to you has your mind spiraling, your heart pounding and limbs shaking. He really loves you? 

“Baby,” Hands sliding down, you hold either side of his face, bringing his lips back to you. 

David meets you, the kiss deep while he exhales a strong breath from his nose. Those warm, brown eyes are shielded by his lids as he moans quietly from above, mumbling against your mouth, “I’m gonna cum, baby.” 

All you can do is nod, laying your head back while trying to catch your breath. Lovingly, Dave stares at your neck, coming down to press heated kisses to your skin. He isn’t sucking or nipping, not at all being rough. He’s mouthing at you, moaning from the sensations you’re giving him and basking in it. There hasn’t been a time in his life where he’s had sex as passionate as this. He doesn’t know what it is, doesn’t know if it’s because you’re so much younger or because you’re so goddamn beautiful; maybe it’s because of how amazing you are to him. When he saw you, something just clicked. 

“Please, h - harder… baby.” 

Your soft, warm, tender touch then slides down his side, curling around his lower back and pressing on his ass. Pinching his eyes shut, he lets out an airy gasp, shoving his face into the space beside your neck. 

He uses everything he can, but he knows it won’t last. Shoving himself between your legs about a handful of more times is what does it, now sitting inside you to the hilt. The hot breath of David’s groan fans over your ear, his body stilling above you, but only just for a moment. It’s almost like he’s floating, that sensation short lived before he comes crashing back down. It shivers through him, the euphoria of his release, his chest heaving desperate breaths while he tightens his grip on you. And you let him, enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by him, consumed by him. 

“F-Fuck,” He’s shaking lightly, keeping himself between your thighs. 

In between your own heavy breaths, you smile, fingers lifting to brush his hair back. Turning your head to the side, you sigh, kissing his cheek while he begins to relax. “You really love me?” 

Shaking his head in disbelief, he swallows before responding with, “I don’t know how it happened so fast.”

Grinning brighter, you kiss his cheek again, watching as those beautiful brown eyes return to you. “I love you, David.” While cupping his face, your thumb strokes his skin, the stubble slowly growing in. “I really do.” 

You’re not sure what you expected from him, but you think it’s humorous how lazy he becomes. It’s only after at least ten minutes that he gets up, pulling himself from you, but not before giving your face and body a flurry of kisses, too. He seems so enamored, so enwrapped in the tender love he has for you. It’s like the two of you have been waiting your entire lives to connect, and now, you finally have. 

Plopping down on the bed beside you, he watches you get to your feet, making your way over to the ensuite. The air feels so natural and warm between the two of you, coming back to climb over his broad body when you’re finished in the bathroom. 

“You wanna stay the night?” Settling over his chest, you grin, staring up at him. And he smiles.

“You know I do.” 

“Maybe we could order some food?” Sliding your finger over his skin, he grins, reveling in your closeness. He can’t remember the last time he felt like this. 

At this point, it’s late in the night, and you’re assuming you’ll be able to relax together until the morning. And Dave assumes the same, until your doorbell rings. 

Immediately, he looks up, with you sitting upright to turn your head, too. “Did you already order some?” It’s a joke, despite his skepticism of this stranger’s arrival. 

“No.” Scrambling off his lap, you slide on some sweatpants, alongside one of David’s shirts. “I’ll be back.”

Internally, you’re praying this isn’t one of the frat guys. You knew that some of them were interested in you, but if they were going to make a move, shouldn’t they have done that at the party? 

“Hello?” It’s said as you’re opening the door, your unsure expression quickly growing happy. Well, happy and confused. “Oh, h-hey.” 

Hearing your nervous voice startles him slightly; he’d been listening. Hopping quietly off the bed, he finds his boxers, slipping them on before stepping lightly into your hallway. But he doesn’t make himself known yet. 

“Hey,” She smiles, fiddling with her fingers. “I, um, I just wanted to make sure you were okay. You didn’t seem like yourself when you left, and… well, you weren’t answering any of my texts.”

An electric shock shoots right through his body. That’s Molly. 

“Oh, shit. I’m so sorry!” Checking your phone hadn’t even been a thought in your head. But you can’t really blame yourself; you were clearly distracted. 

“It’s okay, I just wanted to make sure everything was alright.”

Immediately, he spins around, darting back into your bedroom. And apparently, his feet aren’t so light when he moves this time.

Frowning, Molly leans to the side, hearing the small noise. “Is… someone here?”

“What? No.” You answer too quickly, it’s obvious. But you heard Dave’s movement, too. What the hell is he doing back there?

Molly grins, raising a brow. “If you wanted to go home to fuck Anthony, you could’ve just said so.”

“Oh my god, no. No. It’s definitely not Anthony.” Fuck, I should have worded that differently. 

“So someone is here?” 

Yeah, your fucking dad.

“No, no one is here.” Now, Molly’s shifting her weight and crossing her arms, giving you a disbelieving stare. And that’s when she notices your shirt. 

“Since when did you start wearing marine shirts?”

Your face runs white-hot, eyes darting down to your shirt. Fuck. “W-What?”

“That marine shirt.” She gestures to you, staring right at it. “It’s old too…” Leaning in, she squints. “Nineteen ninety-three?” 

“Oh, um, I… I just thrifted it.” Happy with your response, you nod, looking back up at your friend. “Yeah.” 

Honestly, you’re not doing a very good job at hiding this from her; the guilt is written all over your face, and she can see it. Thing is, she doesn’t know it’s guilt, just yet. 

“Oh my god!”

“What?! What?!” You’re so jumpy it’s starting to get on your nerves. Calm down.

“That’s the year my dad finished boot camp!” Now, your eyes are as wide as saucers. “Do you think that could be his?”

“What the hell? No! I mean, pfft, why would it be his?” 

Again, Molly eyes you, taken aback by your jittery response. “I don’t know, he could’ve donated it or something.” 

“Look,” Releasing a nervous breath, you brush some of your hair back with both hands. “I’m fine, Goof, okay? I promise.”

She keeps her brow raised. “I don’t know… something’s going on.”

“I’m fine.”

Molly knows you’re a grown woman, and she knows you can take care of yourself. If anything, you’re the caregiver in your relationship. You’re older, you’re more responsible, and you could probably have a nice night without her in your hair. 

“Okay,” She finally gives in, nodding. “I’m sorry, I just wanted to check.”

Offering a soft smile, you step forward, holding out your arms. Molly mirrors you, happy to receive your hug. 

“Thank you for checking on me, babe.” She holds you tightly; you have no idea how much you mean to her. “I love you. I’ll talk to you in the morning, okay?”

The hallway in your apartment is so short that even from behind the bedroom door, Dave can hear what you’re saying. Internally, it warms his heart. He knew the two of you were close, but he never knew you spoke to each other like that. 

Shortly afterwards, you’re closing the door and locking it for the night. But Dave doesn’t come out, continuing to hide until he’s given the all-clear.

“Dave?” He doesn’t answer, not until you walk into your bedroom. “Jesus.” Your entire body jumps, now seeing him in the corner of your room. 

“Is she gone?”

“Yes,” Comes your quick sigh and roll of your eyes. “She was just checking on me.”

Stepping forward, he smiles, reaching for your hips. Glancing down at you, he says, “I didn’t know you said that to each other.”

“What?”

“I love you.”

Shrugging, you return his grin. “Well, yeah. She’s my best friend.” 

For a split second, the thought crosses Dave’s mind that the two of you shouldn't be doing this. He knows how much is at risk. But he shoves it away, pulling you into his chest. He needs you.

“I love you.” He expresses, kissing the top of your head. 

Smiling, you wrap your arms around his midsection, releasing a dreamy breath. “I love you, too.” You honestly don’t think you’ll ever get tired of saying it, not to him. But what does this mean for the two of you? David has other questions. 

“How are you feeling?” It’s as if he’s compelled to ask. Now that the two of you have done this, have said this, it’s all so real now. 

“It’s… a little hard, weird, keeping something like this from her.” 

He had hope in his heart but now… your words are guilting him. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone in this, let alone his daughter and you. 

“Come here,” That deep voice insists, bringing you over to the bed. 

Situating himself in the middle, he pulls you into his lap. It’s almost too easy, getting you onto him, straddling his legs until you’re pressed against his chest. 

“I know it’s… strange.” He says, trying to be understanding. His hands stroke your sides, fingers finding the skin beneath the shirt you’re wearing. “Do you… should we not…” 

“No,” Leaning in, you shake your head frantically. “Nonono, I want this. I want you.”

Sliding your hands up, they rest gently on either side of his neck, eyes flickering between his own. Rising to his cheeks, you bring him in, resting his forehead on yours. “Do you not want this?” 

The deep breath he takes worries you, retracting your hands. But he grabs them mid-movement. 

“It scares me, how much I want this.” Before you realize what he’s doing, his hand is on the back of your neck, bringing you in for another kiss. “I don’t say these kinds of things to just anyone.” 

Grinning against his lips, you hum curiously. “What kinds of things?” 

All you get is a smirk, the short remark of don’t be sassy, and another quick kiss. And then he’s picking you up from his lap, placing you on the bed so he can stride into your bathroom. 

Now this, this is more like it. Almost naturally, David strips, feet leading him into your bathroom. There’s no stiffness to him, no uncertain feeling stirring inside either of you. The situation feels normal, normal and calm and honestly, everything he’s ever hoped for in a relationship. Around Carol, he always felt subconscious; it was rare for her to see him completely naked, especially when they weren’t in bed. Her comments were seemingly never-ending and always judgemental and just… mean. It was like she could never say anything positive to him. But the second he’s out of the shower, you’re already speaking words of admiration into existence, the outward and unexpected affection prompting a soft, rosy glow to color his cheeks.

Dave is very clearly a shower, not a grower. And as soon as he’s in your view, he can see your eyes move. Truthfully, it flatters him. He can’t remember the last time a woman was so interested in him. 

“Baby,” You coo quietly, walking over to where he stands. “You’re so handsome…”

Lifting your hand, he assumes you’re bringing him in for a kiss. But he’s wrong. All that hand does is rest on his chest, the other falling to the space between his legs. 

Leaning in, you kiss his cheek, whispering, “You know how sexy you are to me?”

With his face heating up, he pulls you into him, keeping you against his body when he moves to the bed. Giggling, you settle on his lap, pressing your lips to his cheek once again. 

“It’s cute, seeing you all shy.”

“I’m, I’m not… shy.” Looking away, the corners of his lips quirk up just a bit. 

Your own tiny smile meets his again, David’s eyes closing with his arms wrapping around your midsection. He’s damp from the shower, your naked skin sticking to his while you cuddle him. Tiny kisses all over his face make him laugh, or dare you say giggle. 

For the first time in what feels like forever, David is happy again. He feels attractive, wanted, loved. How the hell did he find all of this with you? 

“You’re beautiful, David.” And then he sighs, a large palm sliding down the expanse of your hair. “You don’t ever have to be shy around me, baby.”

He knows you can’t feel it, not really. You’re still asleep, snuggled up in his arms. If you were awake, he knows you’d feel his small kisses, the gentle press of his lips along your shoulder and neck. 

As soon as his alarm went off, he stopped it, hoping the shrill noise didn’t wake you. And it didn’t, allowing him to hold you for that much longer. If you did wake up, he has no doubt that you’d let him hold you, but both of you being awake means the day would have to start. It means that he’d have to leave for work, and you for school, and right now, he doesn’t want to do that. He wants to stay in this lull, in this space without time. 

After spending a handful of nights with you now, he knows you’re a pretty heavy sleeper. So he doesn’t hesitate when he brushes your hair to the side, when he intertwines his legs with your own. But he jumps slightly when he feels you move, sleepily reciprocating, snuggling your legs against his. Dreamily, you sigh, and it fills his heart with an indescribable amount of joy. 

Before he’s late, he decides to get up, slowly sliding out of bed. He’s quiet as he moves, getting dressed and freshening up in your bathroom. Being that it’s the weekend, he doesn’t really have anywhere to be, but he knows he should go home. He doesn’t want Carol feeding the girls some bullshit about why he’s not there. 

“Shit,” He hisses, fumbling with his now-buzzing phone. Quickly stumbling into your hallway, he closes the door, not wanting you to hear this call. “Hello?” Dave whispers, treading lightly into your living room. 

“Hey, you free today?”

“I don’t know, maybe. Why?”

“We need to talk.”

“I don’t know if I have time to talk to the guy that ratted me out to my fucking wife.” He snaps, tying the strings of his sweatpants. 

“Dave, that wasn’t my intention, and you know it.” Resnik returns, clearly annoyed with Dave’s aggression. “I didn’t know where you were, and you weren’t answering me.”

“Don’t ever fucking call Carol again. She wouldn’t have known where I was anyways.”

“Well, where were you?” 

“None of your business. What do you want?”

Scoffing, Resnik rolls his eyes. “We need to talk about our current client. Just me and you.”

“Where?”

“There’s a cafe about fifteen minutes from your house if you can make it.”

“What time?” Lifting his arm, he lowers it quickly, glancing at his wrist. 

“Noon?” 

Right now, it’s eight o’clock. He can swing that. “Fine. Send me the address.”

With that, he hangs up, still frustrated with his colleague. He should probably get home as soon as he can, freshen up there and get some papers together for their meeting. Running a hand over his face, he sighs, not wanting to start this annoying day. But he knows he has to go, so he sneaks back into your room to say goodbye.

“Baby?” Smoothing a hand over your forehead, he kisses your temple, whispering to you. “Sweetheart,”

“Mm?” Scrunching your brows, you murmur sleepily to him. 

“I’m leaving.”

“No,” It’s a small whine, your eyes barely opening as you reach out to him. 

David grins, leaning into your arms. “I have to. But I’ll see you soon, okay?”

“When?”

“As soon as I can.” He promises, and you know he’ll stay true to it. “I’ll text when I’m home, sweetheart. I love you.” 

His feet feel like cement when he finally leaves your apartment, his brain having to actively tell him left foot, right foot, left foot, right. He still does his best to not blow his cover, watching his surroundings while climbing into the car. With another look at your apartment, and another sigh, he starts it up, and leaves. 

Damn, I’d live there if she let me. 

For some reason, the driveway is empty. He doesn’t see Carol’s car when he walks in through the garage, either. Carol never works on the weekend, so… where the hell is she? 

Inside, everything looks normal. It’s clean, clutter-free, dishes put away and countertops wiped off. He doesn’t hear the girls, doesn’t see them in the backyard or in the basement. Strange. 

With everyone gone, maybe he’ll finally get some alone time. He’s still in the basement, choosing to now wander into his office to collect a few papers for his meeting with Resnik. But after that… he’s pretty much stumped on what to do. Dave wasn’t the kind of person that liked to relax, he always had to do something. And he thinks, maybe with his current upbeat mood and surprisingly high energy, he can start working out. 

It’s a warm day, so he figures he’ll workout in just his sweats. When he’s in the garage, he keeps the door closed, not exactly wanting to show himself off. But he’ll get there eventually. 

After only a few reps of bicep curls, he’s starting to feel even better. His stamina is stronger than he thought it’d be, allowing him to do more than he originally planned. Push-ups, pull-ups, leg presses, and lunges are what he decides on, continuing to work himself for about an hour or so. But in the middle of his last set of pull-ups, Carol comes home. He doesn’t stop when the garage opens, though, he just tries to ignore her. 

When she walks inside, she’s clearly surprised. Brows raised, she eyes him, having not seen him workout in more than a year. And honestly, she hasn’t seen this much of his skin in months. 

“You’re looking nice.” She comments, the words immediately catching his attention. But still, he ignores her. 

She’s probably just trying to start something.

Carol’s eyes travel down Dave’s chest, his stomach, and the small trail of hair leading down to his pelvis. And that’s when she sees them, the periwinkle boxers you bought him. 

“When did you get those?” She asks, her tone laced with annoyance. 

Now, David sighs, hopping down from the bar. “When did I get what?” He’s sweaty and out of breath, using the back of his hand to wipe his forehead. 

Now looking at his wife, he realizes she’s holding a multitude of shopping bags. He briefly wonders why she went out in the first place, but is distracted when she waves a finger at him.

“Those… boxers.”

“Oh,” Looking down, he sees the small bit of light purple sticking out above his sweatpants. “My baby got me those.” It’s an easy answer, coming out naturally. But immediately shifts the mood in the air. 

Carol’s frown is instantaneous, her scoff audible. But it just makes him smile. 

“She’s going to get bored of you so quick, you know.” 

All he does is shrug, remaining unphased. “She hasn’t lost interest yet.”

“Well, you feeling the need to workout just to keep her around says a lot.” 

Now, he laughs. “Carol, I’m not doing this for her. I felt good today, I’ve been wanting to get in shape again.” 

“Sure, just keep lying to yourself. You’ve never even had Calvin Klein boxers before, she obviously doesn’t know you.”

“She bought these for me because I don’t have any.” Dave corrects her, glaring from across the room. “Besides,” Shrugging, he glances down again. “Feels pretty good on my cock.”

This makes Carol fucking short circuit. Dave never uses that word; she finds it pretty crude, and always considered it a curse word. 

“What did you just say?”

He’s pretty much done with this conversation, so he turns, making his way back into the house. 

“I’m talking to you!”

“I don’t care.” He doesn’t even keep the door open for her. 

Obviously, you have to wash it, but you almost don’t want to. It still smells like him. Regardless, you shovel your clothes into the washer, turning it on before going about your other tasks. Cleaning up after David left makes you sadder than you’d imagined, but you know you’re just being dramatic. You’ll see him again soon… hopefully. Realistically, you’re not sure when you will. 

Glancing down at your phone, you consider sending him a text. You don’t want to bother him, but… you’re his baby. He loves you. He’ll be happy to hear from you.

When his phone rings, he immediately assumes it to be you, your little message making him grin. And the thoughts that float into his head are exactly what you’d imagined. That’s my baby. 

Grinning, you shake your head. Thinking back to the previous night, you squirm in your seat, feeling the slight burn between your legs that he left. God, you’d do anything to experience that again.

Already, he wants to make his way back to you. He really meant it, he’d live there if you let him. Maybe after he sees Resnik he can stop by again, if you’re not too busy. Even if you are, he doubts you wouldn’t ditch your plans for him. 

After a quick shower, he’s picking up his phone again, but he doesn’t even get to open the screen before dropping it. 

“Jesus Christ!” Busting into his room, Carol crosses her arms, glaring at him. “What the fuck, Carol?!” 

“We need to talk.” She states, eyeing him once again. 

Before he can reach for a towel, she gets a pretty good look at him. Honestly, she came in so quick so she could see him like this; she’s missed him. But she notices something… different.

“When was the last time you fucking shaved, David?!” She sounds disgusted, staring wide-eyed at his longer pubic care. 

Wrapping a towel around his face, he groans. “Why the fuck do you care?” 

“It’s gross, David.”

“Not to her.” Again, that shit-eating grin crosses his face. Looking up into the mirror, he lifts a hand, stroking his chin. “Likes my stubble, too. Think I’ll start growing it out again.”

“You’re such an antagonizing piece of shit.”

“Me?! I’m not the one barging into people’s rooms!” Voice booming, he takes a step towards her. “Why are you even here?!”

She disguises her flustered breath with an outright scoff, rolling her eyes. “I need you to get some chores done.”

“Fine.” Turning, he grabs some clothes. “Make a list and I’ll do it.” Anything to get her out of his hair. 

“Are you… is that a marine shirt?” 

“Yeah, so what?” 

“You haven’t worn your marine stuff in years.” She says it somberly, like she’s missing out on his life. And she’s right. 

“She found out I was a marine the other week.” He explains, sliding the shirt over his head. “She makes me feel proud of it again.”

Carol never saw his service as something to be proud of. She came from a military family, and she always saw it as something you should just… do. Funny she never served, though. 

“I guess you really like her then, huh?” She sighs, eyes falling. 

“Honestly, Carol,” Finishing pulling up his pants, he takes one last look in the mirror before fixing his gaze on his soon-to-be ex. “I love her.” 

His words are both shocking and heartbreaking; she can’t believe he just said that, especially to her. When she doesn’t respond, Dave nods to her hand. 

“It’s time you take off your ring.” 

“I, I don’t think…”

“I don’t care.” Walking over to his door, he opens it. “Get out, and take it off.”

“What are we looking at?”

“Another trip, two weeks this time. Overseas.”

“Usual.” Dave shrugs, having expected this.

“Some slip ups were made, we need to play cleaning crew.”

“God dammit.” Dave rubs a hand over his face, groaning quietly. The trip, he expected, not the task. “Who fucked up?”

“The names don’t really matter, we know where they’re at. A few bankers, two attorneys.”

Pondering his next words, David tilts his head to each side, thinking. But while he’s thinking, the bell above the cafe’s door dings, prompting his attention. And just like that, every ounce of his attention is given to you.

For just a moment, you stop in your tracks. Why is he here? But then you see the man across from him and assume it must be his colleague. Your relationship is very clearly a secret, and you intend to keep it that way. So, you take your surprise in stride, moving to find a booth further away.

The cafe is fairly empty, considering it’s a weekend. You’d packed up your school supplies, intending to have a quiet study day. But now that you know he’s here, there’s no way you’ll be able to focus. And he’s feeling the exact same. 

“Dave?”

“What?” He says, redirecting his eyes back to Resnik. “What?”

“We need to leave soon.”

“Like, the cafe?”

“For the trip.” Squinting his eyes, he shakes his head. “What are you looking at?”

“No, I -” He tries to stop him, but it’s too late. Resnik is already turning around. “Holy shit, Dave,” Spinning his head back toward his colleague, Dave can very clearly see his delighted expression. “That’s the girl I told you about!”

“What?”

“On Only Fans!” He whispers, almost giddy. Turning back in your direction, you’re now aware of their collective gaze, shooting them a grin. “I’m gonna go talk to her.”

“No, Resnik!” But he’s already standing and making his way over to you.

Absolutely shocked, you raise your brows, watching him approach. Why is he coming over to you? Why not David? Briefly, your eyes flash to him, and he’s shrugging at you, a frantic look on his face. 

“Hi,” This random man says, now at your table’s edge. 

Looking up, you meet his eyeline, unsure of what to say. Why is he here? 

“Hi…”

“I, um…” Sighing with a grin, he takes a seat across from where you’re sat. “I’m a big fan of your work.”

“Excuse me?”

Placing a hand on his chest, he leans in. “I’m a subscriber.” 

Raising your brows, you feel slightly… offended. This is how someone who’s seen you naked approaches you?

“To your Only Fans.” He clarifies further, dropping his voice an octave. 

“Um… thanks.” 

“I was wondering, um…” 

The entire time this man is talking, your eyes are flickering from his to David’s. And Dave is watching intently, fingers curling into fists. He can tell you’re uncomfortable. 

“Could I get a picture?”

“A what?”

“A picture. You know, of…” And then his eyes trail down to your chest, quickly flicking back to your own.

At this, your jaw drops. “Are you fucking kidding me?” 

Clearly, he didn’t expect this reaction. Raising his brows, he sits up, leaning back from you. “I, um…”

“That’s what you choose to say?” 

Dave’s voice prompts both sets of eyes to snap up to him, languidly stepping over to your table. 

“Get outta here, man.” 

Twisting your face up at this random man, you scoff, quickly scooping your school supplies into your bag. “Go fuck yourself.” 

You don’t want to avoid him, but you feel like you have to. And for some reason, Dave takes offense to this. Is she mad at me?

Following you into the parking lot, he calls after you, hoping to talk. Surprisingly, he watches you walk over to his Tesla, standing by the side door. Is she… waiting for me?

“Baby, I’m sorry about him. He can be a fucking prick.”

“Just please get in the car.”

“What?”

“Open it!” 

Slowly, he does, unsure of what’s going on. Are you mad? Upset? Do you want him to drive you home? But as soon as the back door is open, you’re grabbing onto his shirt and shoving him towards the door. 

“Baby, what -”

“I’m so glad you came over to me.” Sighing, you slide in beside him, closing the door. Easily, you climb onto his lap, and he welcomes it. 

“Yeah?” 

“Yeah.” Nodding, your hands find his face, dipping down to kiss him. “I missed you, I feel like a fucking kid but I do. Daddy, I missed you.”

“Oh fuck,” He sighs, leaning up toward your lips. “Baby…”

Dave’s hands find your hips, quickly sliding down to your ass. You’re wearing an oversized sweatshirt and yoga pants, your hair tied up in a messy ponytail. But he swears you’ve never looked more adorable. 

“I can’t believe I ran into you there.” Breaking away from his lips, you lower yourself, pressing frenzied kisses to his throat. 

“Why were you there, anyway? Having yourself a little study day?”

“I tried to.”

“Hm,” David hums, smiling. “My smart girl.”

Hearing his gentle praise makes your body light up with excitement. Already, your fingers are trailing down his chest, pulling gently at his waistband. He’s in a pair of jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt, a simple outfit and one you’ve never before seen him in.

“You want me?” He asks lowly, the corners of his lips quirking up into a grin. 

“Yes, please.” Nodding, you press your face into the slope of his neck, leaning on him. Glancing down, you watch yourself undo the belt and button of his pants, sliding down the zipper to be met with that familiar, purple color. 

“Baby! You’re wearing them?!” Your head snaps up, eyes quickly finding his. It only makes his grin widen, seeing the elatement coloring your face. 

“Of course, I am.” One of his hands then leaves your body, brushing some of your hair aside to cup your cheek. “I always want to be reminded of you.” 

“Baby…”

“Daddy wants you, sweetheart.” Hearing David refer to himself like that makes you audibly moan. “Can’t you feel me?”

But you don’t answer him, you just work on shimmying down your pants. Crawling back over his lap, he lifts his hips, sliding his jeans down until they’re around his ankles. 

“Fuck me, honey.” He urges you, hands finding the bare skin of your ass. Squeezing you tightly, he gives you a small spank, watching you yelp. “Come on.”

“Baby…” Lifting yourself slightly, you join him in glancing down, watching while the two of you connect. But just as you begin to sink down, some kind of movement catches David’s eye. It’s Resnik. 

“Shit.”

[y2klostandfound]

Space Channel 5 Part 2 on Dorimaga Magazine Vol.1 (2002-01) (Video game Magazine) (11-25/01/2002)

Translation in English:

(Page 66)

Dorimaga Special Report - DC PS2:

Video Game Consoles : Dreamcast / Playstation 2

Scheduled to be released: February 14th

Completely: 100%

Price:

Dreamcast: 6,120 Yen Dreamcast(Special Edition Pack): 9,900 Yen Playstation 2: 6,800 Yen

Genre - ETC (Musical Action Adventure) Manufacturer:Sega/United Game Artists Players: 1-2 Number of discs: 1 URL: http://www.u-ga.com/ Controllers/Memory Cards PS2: DualShock 2, trance vibrator compatible, memory card 161KB. DC: 5 blocks of memory used (VMU), Purupuru pack support

Online Shop:The DC version is exclusive to D-DIRECT.

Is there something wrong in the galactic universe!?

After seeing this screen, "Mexican Flyer" came to my head! Are you ready to dance? "Space Channel 5 Part 2" scheduled to air on two platforms has finally started! Let's all enjoy the full polygon SHOW together!

Greetings to the 30 million "Channel 5" viewers nationwide, it's finally here! "Space Channel 5 Part 2" from UGA, which has been silent since the Tokyo Game Show in autumn, is finally on air!The memorable day is February 14, 2002, Valentine's Day.and it will be broadcast simultaneously on DC and PS2 as planned! I can't wait to see how Ulala, who has crossed the century, will come back!

Popular characters from the previous show, as well as new characters, will appear one after another! They will make the program even more exciting!

The basic rules seem to be the same, but new elements have been added, such as singing and playing! I have a hunch that it will be fun!

The next enemy is the "Dancing Troupe(Rhythm Rouges)"! ?

The next enemy is the "Dancing Troupe(Rhythm Rouges)" who appeared out of nowhere. Innocent people are made to dance one after another, just like the Morolians last time! Their purpose is completely unknown. Ulala will report on their true identity!

The mysterious dance group "Dancing Troupe (Rhythm Rouges)" has arrived! A person who looks like a captain and robots attack people one after another!

(Page 67)

What happened to the Jaguar! ?

An evil hand approaches Jaguar who has discovered something somewhere in the universe...! ! Meanwhile, the "Space Symphony," a ship cruising around Neo-Pluto, is attacked by a mysterious group! "Space Channel 5" quickly caught the information and sent Ulala to the scene to report the incident. The spirit of Director Fuse enters. "Come on, let's start!!"

I'll charm you, Ulala Seven Changes

This time Ulala will be reporting in even cuter and cooler outfit! There will be a "Ulala's Costume Room," so stay tuned!

ULALA

A reporter for Space Channel 5, she was born on May 30 and her blood type is B. The other day, she tried to save the galaxy  with great energy, but she's still a newcomer and spends her days being yelled at by her boss Fuse. Her goal is to become a galactic reporter.She is the only person who can fight back against the "mysterious dancing group" that has appeared.

Prologue

The time is the 25th century.

The "Morolian" suddenly invaded, causing people to dance one after another with their "Dancing Beam"! The space broadcasting station "Space Channel 5", which caught this catastrophe, dispatched a new reporter "Ulala" who is good at dancing, selected by the director "Fuse", and report the incident. She fully opens her mysterious dancing puff, sometimes fights and cooperates with Channel 42's "Pudding" and the Space Pirate Broadcasting Station's "Jaguar" to uncover the true nature of the evil that hides behind the Morolians' intentions. Thus, this ascension case was resolved.........

In this galaxy where the memory is fresh in our minds, a new evil is rising.......

Although "Ulala" had solved the "Morolians Attack Case" by dancing with her miraculous performance, there was no change in her role as a reporter, and she is cheered on by a director "Fuse" every day.

Such a daily life suddenly changes with a report from "Chief Space Michael ". A "mysterious dancing group" has appeared, making people dance and taking them away one after another!

Now, Ulala's dancing report begins again.

Come on, Let's start!

SPACE CHANNEL 5 Part 2 - First Implession!

A little impression of the sample unveiled at the recent PS Party! The game is very busy with more things to do such as singing and playing, not to mention the increased power of the graphics and presentation. Compared to the previous game, which was a bit monotonous, this one is even more fun. The storyline is also very exciting!

[catrillion]

Per WSB-TV Atlanta on April 29, 2024:

UGA students, staff arrested after set up of encampment on campus

ATHENS, Ga. — Around 17 protesters were arrested on the University of Georgia campus after some students and some Athens community members held a pro-Palestine demonstration Monday. According to a UGA spokesperson Greg Trevor, the Monday morning’s encampment on the North Campus Quad crossed a line and violated the school’s policies. Students say the university has chosen profit over the lives of the Palestinian people and the overwhelming force of student opinion.

...

A protester and UGA alum who only wanted to be identified as John waited for others to be released. “(I’m) trying to show solidarity and support for them,” John said. “A lot of them are students and definitely scared right now. There’s a lot of concern among the community.”

Police moved in quickly Monday morning. “There were police and people protesting, and people were in handcuffs,” student William Willis said. “It was pretty crazy.” Another protester said the police did not negotiate with the protesters. “They just showed up and were like, ‘Y’all need to leave,’ and they had guns,” one said.

[X]

These protests are happening across the US, and some have even succeeded in changing campus policy and ending investment toward Israel. We can't let up now; police will continue to try to silence these student's voices, just as the government has tried to silence Palestinian voices. But Palestinian freedom WILL come, and there's nothing anyone can do to stop it.

Justice for Palestine 🇵🇸

[mydonkeyfeet]

Today’s beautiful girl who I named Lost In The Lights.

I’ve been learning more and more that rearing monarch butterflies is not actually helpful to the species, but also that the species is not actually as endangered as previously thought. My new monarch activity is part of Project Monarch Health at UGA. I leave the caterpillars in my garden to live wild for most of their caterpillar stage, and I only bring them inside near the end before they become chrysalises. Then when they eclose (come out as a butterfly), I do a simple test for a parasite (called OE) and then release them if they’re healthy. I’m able to check my own results with a tiny microscope, but I’ll mail all the tests and data to UGA for their own examination for the parasite. So far I’ve only had one who had a small amount of spores.

I've also given away a whole bunch of milkweed and butterfly weed seeds to people in my local area. Grow plants for all the pollinators! Increase their habitat!

[grimfate]

@omniterror​    /   forget your regrets ;  they’re better left behind.  what’s holding us back is keeping us alive. 

     for all the time he’d spent  in prison,   and all the  wild ways  he thought he might be released early,   murphy could confidently say that  never once  did he imagine his reintegration to society coinciding with a zombie apocalypse.    his fellow survivors were nice enough,   but not without their quirks.    the sardonic reporter,   the hardass father - daughter team.   the floridian  —  kenny,   if memory serves  —  was nosy as they come,   and poor duck,   bless his heart,   had obviously inherited that same curious nature.   still  —  waking up in a shitty motel room with a wide - eyed kid staring down at you,   eager to  once again  beg to know the origin of your  ‘ totally sick ’  scar,   sure as hell beats waking up behind bars. 

     he'd been lucky enough to have been found by arguably the most  rational  member of their ragtag team,   a former teacher at UGA   ( go dawgs,   right? )   who’d stumbled upon murphy shortly after he’d escaped the wreckage of the overturned prison bus.    still in his jumpsuit,   he’d assured lee that he  wasn’t dangerous,   that he  meant no harm  —  and to his surprise,   lee had believed him.    he gets the nagging feeling that,   had it been any of the  other  survivors,   he wouldn’t have had such good fortune. 

     the jeans,   tee and button - down he’d salvaged from one of the motel rooms still felt  foreign  on his body,   so accustomed to the nondescript  green jumpsuit  that had adorned it during his unfulfilled incarceration.    they’d just come back from a supply run to a nearby convenience store  —  mostly picked clean,   as expected,   but he’d managed to pocket a few  granola bars  he’d found beneath the counter,   neglected by a stocker. 

     upon returning to the motel,   he’d joined the others in rationing out what little they’d found,   but slipped the bars to clementine and duck in secret.   take these, okay?   and don’t eat ‘em all at once.   idly,   he scratches at the stitching in the denim just above his knee,   glances over as lee joins him in one of the fold - out picnic chairs seated just outside the RV.    several seconds pass before he deigns to break the silence.     ❛❛    she’s a cute kid.    ❜❜     it’s painful to talk to her.    to even be around her.      this isn’t a life he’d ever wish for charlie,   but some selfish part of him still wants his boy here,   if only to hold him again one more time.      ❛❛    really looks up to you.    ❜❜

[unofficialgayawakening]

Version 5 Release

Hey there, welcome to what I'm calling the 🌈 Rainbow Edition 🌈 of UGA! Unfortunately Tumblr's preview of the mod name on top of the new title screen makes it a little... cluttered. Anyway, here are the changes you can expect:

NEW SUPPORTS: M!Robin/Owain S, Lissa/Olivia C-S, Stahl/Gaius C-S, Stahl/Libra C-S, Cordelia/Cherche C-S, Owain/Laurent C-S, Nowi&Tiki C-A, Lucina&Frederick PC, Morgan&Owain PC, Owain&Maribelle PC, Brady&Lissa PC

Included EU and JP versions of the sibling code patch

Functional support log for all non-spotpass gen 1 characters

Custom title screen for ease of checking installation

New Ch11 CG when Chrom marries a man

Replaced the frilly pink sleeve in the Ch12 CG with light green longsleeve shirt

Minor edits to existing vanilla and original GA supports for better consistency

Remembered to give Kellam a Ch12 spouse scene

Fixed animation error in Vaike's Ch12 spouse scene

Big thanks to everyone who's contributed!

[nexxlegacy]

New Single - King Topaz - Shine - OUT NOW!!!

August 16, 2024(Queens, NY) UGA Special Forces presents the debut single from King Topaz entitled SHINE released via Sparks World International. The new single SHINE is a deep dive into the mind of King Topaz who expresses his deepest thoughts on the present era of Hip Hop. This electrifying and authentic body of music is designed to inspire listeners, while showcasing King Topaz signature blend…

[allthingsdarkanddirty]

Winning Play by Robyn M. Ryan is available now!

Available on All Platforms

Pre-order and save! Price increases after release day. Author Robyn M. Ryan delivers a light and fresh sports romance where a fake relationship fails into a happily ever after.

When Tampa Suns star David Martin welcomes his younger sister to Tampa to attend grad school, he doesn’t know she left behind a messy breakup with a manipulative ex. Relieved to be thousands of miles away, Kim seeks to find herself again by completing a challenging one-year degree program. And swearing off relationships.

Haunted by making the final out in college baseball’s National Championship, captain Chatham “Spence” Spencer commits to another season, bypassing the MLB draft. The charismatic All-American shortstop vows to lead the team to a second chance at the national title—and take the extra classes needed to graduate. He has no time for extracurricular activities despite the attention of the many who hope to score a date with the popular athlete.

But when Kim literally trips over Spence at a game, they both experience an attraction they’ve never felt before. They agree to stay just friends - without benefits. But when Kim’s ex shows up, and Spence steps forward to declare that they’re in a relationship, lines start to blur.

When ambitions collide with matters of the heart, Spence and Kim must determine what it truly means to win. Can either deliver a winning play that ensures the other’s success, even if it means sacrificing personal happiness?

WINNING PLAY includes a protective older brother (who happens to be a professional Hockey Player), a manipulative ex, and a fake relationship that fails into a happily ever after.

The perfect read for fans of light and fresh sports romances.

About the Author:

Chicago born, honorary Atlanta native, Parisienne at heart. Proud 60’s Flower Child. “Fearless” barrier-breaker for female sports journalists and minor league “batpersons.” While at UGA, scored PR internship with Atlanta Flames NHL team, during its first season. Interviewed future MLB and NHL Hall of Fame members, published in a variety of print media. Wife, mom, PR professional, and finally, 35 years later, published author. Two Westie grand-dogs pretty much run our household.

The Clearing the Ice hockey trilogy includes This Piece of My Heart (nominated for the 2016 Summer Indie Books awards), This Piece of My Soul, (2017 Readers Choice and Summer Indie Book Awards nominees), and This Piece of Our Being(2018).

Besides writing, her passions include following NASCAR and the New York Rangers, and splitting time between homes in Atlanta and Palm Coast.

Connect with Robyn!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRobynMRyan Website: https://www.chicksdigsportsromance.com Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2S0CQbF Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/RobynMRyan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynmryan/

[labelleperfumery]

Georgia's Bulldog Mascot Uga X Dead at 10

It’s a sad day in Athens — the University of Georgia’s beloved live mascot, Uga X, has passed away, the school announced Tuesday. He was 10 years old. Uga X — AKA “Que” — died peacefully in his sleep, according to a statement released minutes… from TMZ.com https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/23/georgia-bulldog-live-mascot-uga-x-dead-10/

[y2klostandfound]

Rez on Dorimaga Magazine (2001-15)(Video game Magazine)(Japan)(28/12/2001)

Translation in English:

(Page 142)

Strategy No.1

PS2 (PlayStation 2) Sega / UGA (United Game Artists) Now on sale (November 22 release)

(Trance Vibrator included, PS2 only) - 8,800 Yen Regular version - 6,800 Yen 1 player Genre: SHT (Midnight High Shooting) Memory used: Memory card 54kb Compatibility: DualShock 2, Trance Vibrator compatible Homepage Address (URL):https://www.u-ga.com/ Note: Trance Vibrator is a powerful vibration unit that plugs into the PS2's USB port. *DC version is also on sale.

Rez - Beyond Mode All Unveiled

All the conditions for beyond mode, which is a hidden mode of "Rez", have been lifted. Players who are into it are likely to have already played some, but the table on the right should complete them all. There are some pretty tough conditions, but since it's a specification that will appear at the same time even with cumulative play time, it should be possible eventually. Let's fully enjoy the other side of "Rez".

MORORIAN (MOROLIAN)

In beyond, there is also a mode in which the player becomes a Morolian from "Space Channel 5".

beyond

beyond mode A mode that can be entered when any of the stone conditions are met. This is a hidden mode different from the normal mode. There are play through, hidden areas, special modes, and boss modes. The difficulty of the game follows that of Score Attack, and the score is displayed as well. (Other than Trancemission mode).

beyond options Options that only affect beyond mode. Player selection, invincible mode, beam type, infinite overdrive, and camera viewpoint change are now possible. By playing in various combinations, you can experience "Rez" that is different from normal mode.

others The familiar "Up! Chu!" voice becomes the SE(Sound Effects), the Morolian, unlike normal players, do not level up. In addition to having no endurance, the shot speed is slow, making the game quite difficult. Fun is a double-edged sword.

beyond mode:

Direct Assault (Play through Area 1~5):

ambient - Clear Direct Assault [normal] (1st round)

punk - Clear Direct Assault [ambient] (2nd round)

oldschool - Clear Direct Assault [punk] (3rd round)

psychedelic- Clear Direct Assault [oldschool] (4th round)

trance - Clear Direct Assault [psychedelic] (5th round)

normal - Clear Area 5 in play (normal game)

Lost Area (Hidden Area):

Clear Area 5 in play (normal game) and over 18,000 seconds (5 hours) of cumulative play time.

Trancemission (Sound and light special mode):

Rank 1st in Lost Area

Boss Rush (A mode where you fight bosses continuously):

Shoot down rate of Area 1 to 5 in play (normal game) to 95% or more.

beyond options:

player select (Player Selection):

zero form / second form - In play (normal game), set the shoot down rate of one area to 100% and over the cumulative play time of 18,000 seconds (5 hours). third form - In play (normal game), set the shoot-down rate of 2 Areas to 100%, and over 21,600 seconds (6 hours) of accumulated play time. fourth form - In play (normal game), set the shoot-down rate of 3 Areas to 100%, and over the cumulative play time of 25200 seconds (7 hours). fifth form - In play (normal game), set the shoot-down rate of 4 Areas to 100%, and over the cumulative play time of 28800 seconds (8 hours). final form - In play (normal game), set the shoot-down rate of 5 Areas to 100%, and overstay the accumulated play time of 32400 seconds (9 hours). mororian (morolian) - In play (normal game), set the item acquisition rate of Area 1 to 5 to 100%, or overestimate the cumulative playing time by 36,000 seconds (10 hours).

immortal (invincible mode): Clear Direct Assault [trance] (Round 6)

beam type (beam type selection):

1 - Clear Score Attack 5 times or more (Any Area is acceptable)

2 - Clear Score Attack 10 times or more (Any Area is acceptable)

3 - Clear Score Attack 15 times or more (Any Area is acceptable)

4 - Clear Score Attack 20 times or more (Any Area is acceptable)

5 - Clear Score Attack 25 times or more (Any Area is acceptable)

6 - Clear Score Attack 30 times or more (Any Area is acceptable)

over drive infinity (overdrive infinite): Rank 1st in Boss Rush

camera view (Camera Viewpoint Selection):

near view - Rank 1st in 2 Areas of Score Attack far view - Rank 1st in 3 areas of Score Attack dynamic view - Rank 1st in 4 areas of Score Attack first persion view - Rank 1st in 5 areas of Score Attack

Rez SCORE ATTACK EVENT

Score Attack Event Now On! The "Rez" Score Attack event will be held! Players who score high will receive gorgeous prizes such as Eye-trek (Olympus) and vibration headphones! The deadline is January 11th next year!

Address: Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo United Game Artists "Rez Score Attack"

SCORE ATTACK STAGE LOST AREA

The target is beyond mode Lost Area. Let's record a VHS video of this play from start to finish and send it to UGA.

*Don't forget to include your address, name, age, and phone number in the document enclosed with the video! Please note that submitted videos cannot be returned.

SCORE ATTACK ONE POINT ADVICE FROM UGA

POINT 1: 8 locks as much as possible! The base of the score attack is 8 locks.Even in UGA, this method is used to get scores that make you say, "Isn't that a lie!?"For reference, 250,000 to 260,000 points are possible on one page.

POINT 2: Use network openings, too! When you lock on, try using network openings and items well to get 8 locks. Overdrive destroys enemies at once, so refrain from it.

(Page 143)

INTERVIEW - Jun Kobayashi

"Rez" is an active game. If you don't move yourself, it won't start

Thoughts that "I definitely wanted to make it into a game"

- Mr. Kobayashi, please tell us how you decided to create "Rez".

Kobayashi:About 4 years ago, when UGA (then CS4 Lab) moved to Shibuya, a friend of mine took me there to hang out in the middle of the night. When I was chatting with Mizuguchi there, he said, "Wouldn't it be interesting if there was a shooting game where notes would fly out and when you shoot them, they would turn into music? He said, "Oh, that sounds interesting. I said, "Yes, I'll try it" (laughs), and that's how it all started.

-So the shooting part was decided from the beginning.

Kobayashi: Mizuguchi-san had a fixed idea of shooting. I used to make shooters myself, so I know, but to be honest, I was worried. That's why I came up with various ideas such as shooting guns and making it look like a DJ, but in the end I went back to the initial image.

Rez KEYWORD: Wire Frame

Because of the current era, the wireframe is conversely catchy. What was the reason for sticking to this! From the moment I started this project, I knew I wanted to use wireframes for this game. I told the art director, Mr. Yokota, 'You can use realistic backgrounds, but we definitely want to use wireframes as the main element. I was influenced by Atari's "Missile Command" and "Star Wars", which I still think are cool. but there are no games these days that I think are "beautiful" but "cool. I was a bit selfish," said Kobayashi.

- Three years of development was a long time.

Kobayashi: Usually, three years means the amount of work and graphics, but I have been working on the system for three years. Especially when it comes to programming, I have to repeat it countless times.

-What kind of trial and error did you go through before you actually decided on this?

Kobayashi:If you add a little complicated element, you can create various game features. But on the other hand, if you put it in, the pleasantness of the sound will gradually decrease. It was very difficult to strike that balance, and there were times when we argued that it wouldn't be okay if it didn't fit into the shape of the game. However, I was against that, and I thought, "I definitely want to make it a game. So I decided to make the gameplay "just shoot," and to make it "a game that anyone can play and feel the pleasure of the sound.

-I think the system part also had a lot of trouble, but what about that?

Kobayashi: We had a system in place where when you shoot it, it will be combined with the back BPM appropriately. Then, I remembered the DJ-like idea I had at the beginning of the project, which was how to make it more exciting. That's when I came up with the "network opening".By putting that in between bars and lifting it up like a DJ, the feeling of pressing a switch and the sound that comes after that are mixed and excited.On the other hand, those who miss that shot can't get very excited.

(Picture) Director - JUN KOBAYASHI Joined UGA in this work after working as a designer for a major game maker.Despite his light image, he is actually quite a game enthusiast.

PS2 version completed in just two months

-How was the development of the PS2 version?

Kobayashi:That was already a miracle (laughs). We were able to port it within two months after we started working on it in earnest. I think we were able to do it thanks to the hard work of the programmers and technical support staff. We had a lot of trouble with the sound because of the differences between the DC and PS2.

-So you have created exactly the same thing.

Kobayashi:Yes, I think so. But people with good ears might feel the difference in sound.

-PS2 has a beautiful picture.

Kobayashi:PS2's blur is so beautiful. The other point is that we were able to achieve 1 point. Actually, I could have added more textures and effects if I had focused on PS2.

Rez KEYWORD: Sex&Fertilization

A certain secret was hidden in the process of evolution of the character of "Rez". "Actually, the game's initial concept is 'sex = fertilization'. The player is a sperm, and the eden that is saved at the end is an egg. With that kind of setting, players all over the world are playing Rez. Various people are hacking eden using software called "Eden".In the end, the image that players are hacking there all at once is superimposed on "fertilization".The form (my character) is a person It traces the evolutionary process of an egg (zero), a person (first, second, third), a spirit (fourth), and a reincarnation (fifth, final).”

-It is interesting that from the fourth form onwards it develops with a rather religious image.

-Finally, could you give a few words to the users?

Kobayashi: This game is very active, and you have to take action to make it happen. Recently, there are many passive games that are given, moved, and finished. Instead, "Rez" is a game where you have to start the game and make something happen within yourself. If you are happy with that, please buy it. I don't think you will lose anything.

-Thank you very much.

go to next cycle → In the next issue, Mr. Kobayashi will directly talk about the specific parts of the game that were not covered this time. Sharp gouges on stages, bosses, true endings, and more!

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