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STREAMING NOW!

Continuing my runthrough of Deltarune today! My voice is feeling better, and I have more water, so I should be able to go for a bit longer! Hoping to finish chapter 1 today at the very least :D NO CHAPTER 3/4 SPOILERS https://youtube.com/live/lQegvnoHs5E?feature=share https://www.twitch.tv/thequeenofthestorm

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STREAMING NOW!!!

So about three years ago, I played Deltarune Chapter 2 on stream. Since then, it seems my saves got deleted. No matter; just means we get to replay Chapters 1 and 2! I hope to get through Chapter 1 and at least part of Chapter 2 today, and then work over the next few days through Chapters 3 and 4! https://youtube.com/live/2sIFX-BxOmY?feature=share https://www.twitch.tv/thequeenofthestorm

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Leshy is just a tiny little guy with big dreams and I refuse to believe otherwise. He's too cute to be anything else >:(

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SO ABOUT THE CRAMPS NOT BEING THERE

(Still not as bad as Sunday which was my first day but still ughhhhhh as if today couldn’t get worse)

If trans women “don’t get periods” then why the fuck am I finding it genuinely difficult to do any work this week due to symptoms that line up 1:1 with period symptoms and appear at a similar time roughly every 28 days? Hmmmmm? (Joke post but also aaaaaaa help I’m bloated and fatigued and burnt and have been stuck in the restroom for over half of my shift. The only consolation is that my cramping got more manageable after Sunday 😭)

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If trans women “don’t get periods” then why the fuck am I finding it genuinely difficult to do any work this week due to symptoms that line up 1:1 with period symptoms and appear at a similar time roughly every 28 days? Hmmmmm? (Joke post but also aaaaaaa help I’m bloated and fatigued and burnt and have been stuck in the restroom for over half of my shift. The only consolation is that my cramping got more manageable after Sunday 😭)

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I was playing Elden Ring with my boyfriend last night and the imps were resisting our spears quite easily, so I said I should switch to my magic or get a strike weapon. His response was that “you better not go on Tumblr and compare Elden Ring to a puzzle game now” LMAO

So I’ve been replaying Dark Souls 2 recently, and I’ve made it to about the gutter/doors of pharros with the other two paths being completed (aka I’ve killed the Lost Sinner and Old Iron King). I think I’ve begun to form a new opinion on DS2. It’s one I’ve thought could be true, and maybe it’s recency bias, but I personally believe that *Dark Souls 2 isn’t bad, but it’s bad for challenge runs.*

Think about it; this game was made before DS3 nerfed enemy weaknesses tremendously. Like, they’re still weak to some attacks, but not nearly as much as DS1 or DS2. In DS2, my hammer can do more damage than my Ultra Greatsword at the same level so long as I hit enemies weak to strike (craftsman’s hammer vs pursuer’s UGS with 32 strength and 20 dex).

This game almost feels like a puzzle game. I trained myself in ER to play with a full set of six weapons, and that definitely transferred positively to Dark Souls II. Until recently, I would always carry a slash weapon (pursuer’s UGS), thrust weapon (Gargoyle’s Bident), and a strike weapon (craftsman’s hammer). My slash weapon would be my primary damage dealer (and in the case of my UGS, crowd control), my strike weapon would be for armored foes, and my thrust weapon was for fast-attacking single targets to let me take advantage of counter damage. These let me take any and all situation into account, although I’ve swapped out the bident for the bandit axe. I enjoy the moveset better, and it makes a good crowd control weapon for when the slower attacks of my UGS won’t do.

I, in addition, always carry binoculars for scouting, a shield crossbow for ranged enemies (it helps a ton in the Iron Keep), and the blossom kite shield for blocking and bosses. This arsenal of 6 makes the fact I’m fat rolling with 12 adaptability (previously 4 for a very long time) much more manageable, as I have weapons for every situation. Large horde of royal swordsman before the ruin sentinels? Lure them onto the narrow bridge and smack them with my hammer. Large group of hollows running my way in an open field? Greataxe or Sword and go to town. Tough boss fight? Spend a bit of time hitting the boss with your different weapons to find which one does the best against it. Every situation is accounted for.

Now, for why I believe this game sucks for challenge runs: because it’s a puzzle game. Think about it, the reasons I’ve been enjoying DS2 are because I keep myself prepared for every situation. I’ve got a weapon for every occasion. In a challenge run, you don’t have that. I used to think losing bows were the reason these games sucked for challenge runs, but I think it’s losing that puzzle-game aspect in favor of raw skill. It’s what makes adaptability such a necessity, and makes the areas a chore. Especially in SL1, you want to run past EVERYTHING, but the game isn’t built for that. The game literally despawns enemies in an attempt to get you to kill them on your way to a fight.

Now obviously, DS2 has flaws and I’m not denying that. This post wasn’t made to convince people who already hate DS2 that they’re wrong. I do want to, however, ask that people give it another shot with the advice I’ve given. Keep different damage types on you, scout out areas in advance (there’s a reason the binoculars are a held item instead of one in your hotbar), and don’t be afraid to experiment. Thanks for reading this; I’m off to go through the doors of pharros because lord knows I’ve already had enough of the gutter for a lifetime lmao

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ok i need to actually open up my pc and install this ssd

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So I’ve been replaying Dark Souls 2 recently, and I’ve made it to about the gutter/doors of pharros with the other two paths being completed (aka I’ve killed the Lost Sinner and Old Iron King). I think I’ve begun to form a new opinion on DS2. It’s one I’ve thought could be true, and maybe it’s recency bias, but I personally believe that *Dark Souls 2 isn’t bad, but it’s bad for challenge runs.*

Think about it; this game was made before DS3 nerfed enemy weaknesses tremendously. Like, they’re still weak to some attacks, but not nearly as much as DS1 or DS2. In DS2, my hammer can do more damage than my Ultra Greatsword at the same level so long as I hit enemies weak to strike (craftsman’s hammer vs pursuer’s UGS with 32 strength and 20 dex).

This game almost feels like a puzzle game. I trained myself in ER to play with a full set of six weapons, and that definitely transferred positively to Dark Souls II. Until recently, I would always carry a slash weapon (pursuer’s UGS), thrust weapon (Gargoyle’s Bident), and a strike weapon (craftsman’s hammer). My slash weapon would be my primary damage dealer (and in the case of my UGS, crowd control), my strike weapon would be for armored foes, and my thrust weapon was for fast-attacking single targets to let me take advantage of counter damage. These let me take any and all situation into account, although I’ve swapped out the bident for the bandit axe. I enjoy the moveset better, and it makes a good crowd control weapon for when the slower attacks of my UGS won’t do.

I, in addition, always carry binoculars for scouting, a shield crossbow for ranged enemies (it helps a ton in the Iron Keep), and the blossom kite shield for blocking and bosses. This arsenal of 6 makes the fact I’m fat rolling with 12 adaptability (previously 4 for a very long time) much more manageable, as I have weapons for every situation. Large horde of royal swordsman before the ruin sentinels? Lure them onto the narrow bridge and smack them with my hammer. Large group of hollows running my way in an open field? Greataxe or Sword and go to town. Tough boss fight? Spend a bit of time hitting the boss with your different weapons to find which one does the best against it. Every situation is accounted for.

Now, for why I believe this game sucks for challenge runs: because it’s a puzzle game. Think about it, the reasons I’ve been enjoying DS2 are because I keep myself prepared for every situation. I’ve got a weapon for every occasion. In a challenge run, you don’t have that. I used to think losing bows were the reason these games sucked for challenge runs, but I think it’s losing that puzzle-game aspect in favor of raw skill. It’s what makes adaptability such a necessity, and makes the areas a chore. Especially in SL1, you want to run past EVERYTHING, but the game isn’t built for that. The game literally despawns enemies in an attempt to get you to kill them on your way to a fight.

Now obviously, DS2 has flaws and I’m not denying that. This post wasn’t made to convince people who already hate DS2 that they’re wrong. I do want to, however, ask that people give it another shot with the advice I’ve given. Keep different damage types on you, scout out areas in advance (there’s a reason the binoculars are a held item instead of one in your hotbar), and don’t be afraid to experiment. Thanks for reading this; I’m off to go through the doors of pharros because lord knows I’ve already had enough of the gutter for a lifetime lmao

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Thinking of making a new blog to separate my personal and YouTube Tumblr posts. I did it on BlueSky and it’s been nice, albeit I don’t use BlueSky that much lol

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So I had a hysterectomy today (hooray!) and I brought along my stuffed orca, Shamu, as a comfort object. And everyone i interacted with during my pre-op was like "Oh! Who's this?" so I was telling them all about him, how he's been with me since I was 9 and gone on every single vacation and road trip, and they were telling me about their own stuffed buddies (one lady said she still has hers after 40 years!) and all of this while I was signing consent forms and providing a list of the things I'd brought with me, you know, small talk.

So then a nurse comes over and goes "Okay, I've got some stickers I'll put on your things so we know they're yours" and I'm like "OK cool" so she puts a sticker on my coat and stickers on my bags of clothes and then she turns to Shamu and I'm like "oh I guess he gets a sticker too"

But no. She pulls out a hospital bracelet that's an exact copy of mine and slaps it on his tail, like so:

And i was delighted by this, so I took a picture to send to my friends, who were equally delighted, and were cracking me up with their reactions (like so:)

Anyway, they take me back and put me under, and when I awake groggily a few hours later it takes me a minute to get my bearings, so I don't notice Shamu at first. But then I realize he's tucked up next to me in the gurney, so I grab him, and my hand touches gauze.

And I'm like "huh?" so I look at him and I realize

They gave my fucking orca a hysterectomy

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happy new year! reminder that as of January 1st, 2025, the 1929 animated Disney short "The Skeleton Dance" is now public domain!

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Positive affirmations:

I deserve a halberd

I should be given a halberd

People want me to have a halberd

I can be trusted to own a halberd

I will be given a halberd one day

People will think my halberd is incredibly hot

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Transfemme's all over the shop...you'll be one of them, sooner or later.

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CURRENTLY STREAMING

Today is stream number two of my Barotrauma solo no bots run! In Barotrauma's singleplayer campaign, you can take control of up to 16 bots (even more in some cases). These bots can give you access to new perks, as well as help with things like welding, repairs, and combat. You don't actually need these bots though. I've created custom submarines that are built for one person (while still being balanced for vanilla) and we'll be running through this amazing game with NO BOTS. One person for all of the welding, combat, repairs, etc. Let's see how this goes!

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YouTube Channel Update

I've decided to remove (most) of my YouTube membership roles. I don't believe that I make enough content to justify a monthly subscription. Aetherian Supporter is still there, as I need at least one membership role to be there, but it is purely as a way to support me for a small fee. Other than that, please donate to my Streamelements, drop a superchat, donate bits, etc. if you want to support me monetarily

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NEW MOD: Toolbelts & Bandoliers Show on Diving Suits

Ok so I promise I'll one day post my submarines. I just have a few more I've been working on that I want to finish before posting them so that I can post them here alongside the next new update to my submarine mod. In the meantime, have another small mod! All this does is change the toolbelt, bandolier, and backpack to show up on diving suits and exosuits! Other than that, the items remain unchanged from their vanilla counterparts, but it will override any other mods that use these items, as it's made to override the vanilla items. Check it out with the link below!