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2024.05.29 08:48 Sinzar_ Guide to Blessings for Blurtra Mode
(Edit: this post got way longer than expected, I'll cover Curses and other more info in a different post! For now, here's just my thoughts on Blessing Picks)
Hey everyone, I've been playing a lot of Blurtra and figured I'd post some of my thoughts, tips and tricks. There's already a few great guides on the mode, so this may be repeating some known info, but more info is never a bad thing.
I just finished up my best run, which made it to floor 848, though it was unfortunately ended by (don't laugh): The Bell, due to an absolute disaster of worst case scenario on turn 1 that snowballed out of control, leading to a party wipe: https://i.imgur.com/2kqWSfh.jpeg
So here's my own tips for "How-to-Blurtra", but keep in mind these are based on my opinions and experiences. Feel free to add info or thoughts or disagreements below! Also this post is being made on the old reddit format. If the formatting is weird in new reddit, you can use this link to view it: (https://old.reddit.com/SliceAndDice/comments/1d35tsx/guide_to_blessings_for_blurtra_mode/?)
First of all, I'll discuss blessings You get a max of 10 points of blessing per loop, including the start of the run.
I'm sure there's many more blessings or curses that I'm forgetting or haven't encountered (especially wild modifiers), so let me know in the comments if you want me to add my thoughts on a curse or blessing I missed!
Poison Immunity (3 Points, Immune to Poison) - This is a wonderful blessing throughout the run and should be taken as soon as it shows up if nothing critical is competing for the points. Early game it makes fights like Snakes, Bandits, Carriers, and bosses like Troll or Dragon so much easier. More importantly though, it makes a huge chunk of curses that poison you completely free (Start Poisoned, Poison per Item, etc). So much value for only 3 points.
Underworld Deal (2 Points, No HP penalty on deaths) - Very useful all run. Early game it lets you play aggressively with things like Berserker or Cultist, midgame it helps avoid starting fights with the Sickly curse already active, and lategame it helps buffer against Caltrops curses. Like poison immunity, you want to grab this as soon as it appears if it's not competing with a required blessing.
Treasure Seeker (4 Points, +1 Equipment Slot (max of 4) & +1 Item Quality) - Technically not a one-time blessing, but you only want two extra item slots before any repeats give no value. That said, the sooner you can unlock all 4 item slots per Hero, the better. Both for enabling better combos with gear, but also for being able to stick as many cursed items onto the same 'mule' character as you can, freeing up more heroes to fight without the handicap of cursed items you may have been forced to take.
Deep Pockets (2 Points, +1 Equipment Slot (max of 4)) - A cheaper version of +ItemSlot, but without the tag-on of item quality. If you haven't unlocked all 4 item slots yet, grab this when it appears.
Knicknack Knapsack (5 Points, +1 Equipment Slot, Choose a Tier 1 Item each fight) - Another source of +EquipmentSlot, but this also gives a tier 1 item pick each fight. Now, the catch is, this is modified by your current Item Quality blessings and curses. If you're in the positive for Item Quality from blessings, you will find that tier of item EVERY fight. So if you have +6 item quality blessings, you will find a tier 7 item every single fight. Kind of amazing. Grab this if you see it and there's no major tradeoff.
Unsummon (3 Points, -1 Pip to enemy summons) - This is a nice perk in the early game, allowing you to ignore Graves or Seeds until last, and making fights against things like Alpha, Basalt, Hand, etc just a lot smoother. Lategame, when monsters are so buffed from curses that they're summoning 10+ enemies per die, this is almost meaningless, but it's still very worth the points in the first 100 to 200 floors.
Monster Blank (6 Points, Enemy left side is blank) - This is a surprisingly useful curse, though expensive. Generally, a monster's strongest side is their left side, and many curses specifically buff the enemy's left side. Taking this blessing not only buys you a free turn 1/6 of the time vs enemies, but it also makes a batch of curses completely free picks (who cares if you're giving +8 to an enemies left side if their left side is empty!). Even in the lategame when the goal is to turn 1 kill everything, you may sometimes brick your turn 1 rolls, and this might give you that 1 extra turn to survive. I'd rank it as a mid-tier pick. Never skip something like Bone Math or Enemy HP Down to choose this, but if you haven't taken it yet and you're not competing with a meta pick that loop, grab this one.
Hamstring (6 Points, -1 to Enemies Two Right Sides) - This can be useful, but I'd say low priority. It's great on a few enemies, and it can stack with Unsummon to shut down a few summoners like Wiz or Sarcophagus, but this blessing will be mostly obsolete when you eventually add enough +Pips to enemies from curses. I'd rate this as low priority, only take if the loop is offering nothing better.
monster.decay (2 Points, Add Decay to Monsters) - This one is very cheap, only 2 points, and it can be useful in the very early game. If it's offered on the first 100 or so floors, I'd grab it. That said, it's going to be almost meaningless later on.
Monster Single Use (9 Points, Add Single-Use to all monster sides) - So this is the much better version of Decay, but it's also 9 points. This blessing can allow you to go for a turtle strategy in the early game, just outlasting hard bosses because they will at most get 6 actions against you (5 if you also took Monster Blank!). The problem is that later in your run, this will be almost meaningless because fights are often decided on turn 1 or 2, meaning you "wasted" a full loop worth of blessings. Turtle strategies also become less viable later in the run, as you get curses that do their bad thing every X turns in the fight. This one I'd say pick if it's very early in the run and the offerings were mostly duds, but don't skip anything useful for this one.
Monster Left Pain (10 Points, Add Pain to Enemy Left Side) - Skip it. This is your entire blessing budget for the loop, and you eventually want to give monsters a blank on their left side anyway, which would completely obsolete this blessing.
Monster Right Pain (4 Points, Add Pain to Enemy Right Side) - This one is both cheaper, and potentially useful sometimes. Early in the run it can be some free damage, and even in the very late game, this could have a small chance to save a run heading for disaster if you brick a turn 1, but the monster(s) ends up killing themselves for you. Low priority, but I'd grab it if there wasn't a big trade-off.
Boss Smash99 (9 Points, +99 Pips during Boss fights) - There are some bosses that are very challenging. Inevitable, or really all of the end bosses after some curses are stacked, including many boss fight-specific curses. This blessing is mostly a silver bullet get of jail free card vs every boss, with some huge disclaimers though! The biggest consideration is the order of curses you've picked. You do not want this curse if you've already chosen a Caltrops curse, because then this will change the Caltrops to 99 damage, giving the potential to instantly wipe your entire party on turn 1 with bad luck (which will happen in 999 floors!). On the other hand, if you have NOT chosen a Caltrops curse, then you can take this, and a future Caltrops curse will NOT get the benefit of the +99 during bosses. There's also some other considerations (something like Doctor dealing party damage, etc). Be mindful of the potential drawbacks of this curse, but if those are taken care of, this can be your solution to the hardest fights in the game. I'd say it's an auto-pick if Caltrops curse hasn't been taken yet.
Reliable (6 Points, Blanks are filled with the middle's side) - A great blessing that salvages terrible units like Scoundrel or Prodigy, and it can also reverse curses like Right Side Blank (but only if you take this AFTER the blank curse). I'd say if possible, try to hold off on taking this blessing until you've taken a Blank curse, then grab this. This curse can be taken more than once, so you could for example take this on floor 1, get Blank curse on floor 205, then take Reliable again on floor 281 to negate the blank (though you're "wasting" some blessing budget). Even so, giving yourself less blank sides is just good at any stage of the run, and probably worth possibly losing some long term value. Reminder that blanks added by an item will still remain blank (so i.Hat gear and so on).
Divine1 (2 points) or Divine2 (8 Points) (All pips have a MINIMUM value of 1 or 2, applies after items) - These seem kind of rare, but they're great. The 2 version is obviously the goal, but even the 1 if it shows up is so cheap I'd say it's an auto-pick (if you don't have 2 yet). Setting a minimum of 1 or 2 to your dice is great, especially since it applies after items. The 2 one is just a huge buff on almost every tier 1 hero, and it also turns normally bad items like Ace of Spades into something much better. I'm actually not sure if it also applies to debuffs like Weaken? It may, but by the time I found this in my run, I was past the point of Weaken mattering. Let me know in the comments!
Turn 3 Heal (3 Points, Heal/Shield all Heroes at start of Turn 3) - Useful early game, and could possibly divert a disaster lategame. Low priority pick, but it could see use.
Preparation (3 Points, Auto-Shield for 2 on Turn 1) - This one is a lot better of a survival tool. Turn 1 is the most important, and this gives everyone a small protection boost. It will also disable the Exposed curse on turn one. Can have some synergy with Steel too.
Leyline1 (5 Points, First spell per fight is free) - This is great, and even deep into the run when you may have tons of curses nerfing your spells, you can still always use any spell on turn 1 to do things like Blaze, Abyss, or Infinity to nuke a boss, or just something simple like Slice in the early floors. I'd say any other versions of Leyline (2nd spell or beyond) lose a lot of their value once your casting is bricked due to curses (depending on your curse selection strategy). Definitely worth grabbing when this appears, but I'd say it's more like upper mid-tier.
Fumes (5 Points, Highest HP enemies start poisoned for 2) - Too expensive in my opinion. It only works on the highest HP enemies. Useful in the very early game, but late game this will be very low impact, and for 5 points, I'd expect better.
Cataclysm (3 Points, Kill all enemies at the end of turn 7) - For the early game, this could save you from losing a war of attrition on a fight gone wrong, but late game, still being alive at the end of turn 7 (and not having won already) is unlikely at best. I'd say this is a trap, don't waste the points unless you have a specific plan in mind for it. Also, does this kill reinforcements off-screen too? I actually have no idea, but if it can't... definitely skip this one.
Keep Rolls (2 Points, Keep Unused Rerolls) - It's very cheap, and in the early game this might have benefit, but I'd still rate this as very low priority. Lategame you won't be able to reroll at all once curses block them, and even early game, it's often better to use all rerolls for either cantrips, or fishing for a slightly better turn. How often do you actually save unused rerolls anyway?
Ranged (3 Points, Can hit Backrow and Avoid On-Hit Counters) - I'd say this is arguably the highest priority of them all. Later in the run, you're likely to have blessings like Monster's Start Damaged, and the Flighty curse, which puts damaged enemies to the backrow, behind potentially waves of reinforcements with low HP that keep coming in at the front row, putting that boss summoning 10 demons just out of reach... Adding Ranged to all sides means you can always reach the backrow. Also avoids things like Thorn, Imp, Basilisk, or Hexia counters. It's also very cheap... just pick it!
SelfHeal (7 Points, Heal myself for X) - Great blessing that lets you ignore pain, and just keeps you nice and topped up in health. Expensive, but worth it when it appears.
SelfShield (10 Points, Shield myself for X) - More expensive than SelfHeal, but (mostly) does the same thing. This one shields instead of heals. Better vs incoming attacks, worse for long term sustain in the early game. Even so, you ultimately want both SelfHeal and SelfShield blessings if possible, grab it when it appears if possible.
Critical (8 Points, 50% chance for +1 Pips) - This blessing seems overpriced. 50% chance for +1 pip for 8 points? It's a skip from me.
Growth (8 Points, Side gets +1 Pip after use) - In the early game this would be very powerful, and can make cantrip builds go insane. That said, in the lategame you're probably going to be unable to reroll thanks to curses, and fights should mostly be over in 1-2 turns. Very expensive early game investment that gets obsoleted late game.
Duel (4 Points, x2 vs Enemies Targeting Me) - Great value for the points. Many enemies do AoE attacks that target the whole field, and even single target enemies will buff the unit they're targeting. For only 4 points it's a definite grab if there's no meta picks being traded.
Focus (4 Points, x2 vs same target as previous action) - Another good one for the price. This one is in the players control for activating it, and being able to double most of your pips for only 4 points is superb. Grab when possible.
Deathwish (10 Points, x2 to sides if currently dying) - This is a whopping 10 points, your entire budget for a loop. Lategame this will be active on basically your whole team on turn 1, but early game it might not be active as often as you'd like. A strong blessing, but so expensive. Still probably worth it.
Cruel (6 Points, x2 vs targets on half or less HP) - Moderately priced, and still somewhat useful. Early game this is good for both heals/shields, and for damaging down the bulky enemies. Won't see much or any use vs the smaller swarm type enemies like Bones or Archers. I'd say it's good, but medium priority.
Vigil (10 Points, +1 Pip per dead ally) - Another 10 pointer, using your whole loop budget. Early game this will only really come into play when things are going wrong, but that's exactly when you are looking for a power boost anyway. Lategame when you have 10+ Heroes and 1-2 of them are always instantly dead from carrying your cursed items, it's basically a permanent +1-2 or even +3 to your team. Very strong, take when possible, just hope it doesn't show up at the same time as Bone Math or Monster HP Down.
Enduring (4 Points, Keywords remain when side is replaced) - This one I'm unsure on. It has both positives and negatives to give all of your dice Enduring. On the good side, it lets all of the above blessings also apply to those fancy items and i.Hat equipment you've been collecting. On the other hand, it also means you can't item away all the curses you've been collecting like Exert, Pain, Death, Heavy, Sticky, Single-Use, etc. I'd say by lategame you don't care if your dice have negative keywords, and getting all of the positive ones too is worth it. I just don't know whether to recommend to take or skip this one... it's a double-edged sword. Let me know in the comments your thoughts on Enduring to all sides!
Dispel (4 Points, Removes all traits on target) - Another blessing with double edged benefits. Adding dispel to all of your attacks will trivialize some enemies, such as Shade, Slate, Chomp, and many bosses like INEVITABLE, Hexia, Rotten, Wendigo, etc. On the other hand, it also removes beneficial traits from enemies, such as the mana from Baron, the +1 from Hand, the run away from Goblin / Bandit, the auto-death from Zombie, etc. Also, any friendly targeted actions remove player traits, such as Granite's HP lock. Something to note is that traits added by a blessing or curse are NOT affected, so this won't remove Bone Math or Slimedemic (though it WILL removes a Bone's natural 1 damage explosion, etc). Like Enduring, I can't say if this is worth taking or not... consider all the pro / con and decide for yourself!
Fierce (7 Points, Target flees if they have X or less HP after action) - A big trap blessing, do not be fooled! For one thing, this works both ways, meaning if you heal or shield your own units, you can absolutely make your own team flee! Not only that, but an enemy that flees will not explode for Bone Math, which can destroy a popular end-game strategy. Player beware, this keyword has more negatives than perks in my opinion, but it is certainly strong at what it does.
Rite (1 Point, +1 Pip per unused ally, all allies end their turn) - Biggest trap in history, avoid like the plague. 1 point to brick your party the moment you roll a Caltrops cantrip, or any cantrip really. It makes every action from any unit instantly end your turn. While it may be fun to do a 7 damage AoE blade toss on floor 1 with Scoundrel... trust me you don't want this for the long term.
Steel (?? Points, +1 Pips per Shield on Hero) - This is too expensive to show up as a normal blessing (12 points), but I've heard it can appear as wild modifier? I've never seen it, but if you do see it as a wild modifier, it's certainly very strong.
Monster HP Down (6 Points, -1 Max HP on enemies) - I would argue this blessing is equally as important as Bone Math, possibly even more so? It should be taken as often as it appears, worth skipping almost any other blessing (with exceptions, use your judgement). The reason it's so good, is that not only does it just make killing monsters easier, but for many enemies it can bypass some of their threshold passives. For example, with 2 copies of this blessing, a Ghost has 4 HP, meaning it doesn't have the immunity HP at all anymore, never going invulnerable, or a Demon doesn't have the player locked HP pip until the final hit instead of twice. Slates require 1 less hit to die per copy of this blessing, Chest don't start with a stoned HP, etc. Also, unlike the Monster Start Damaged blessing, this applies to ALL monsters without restriction. Unfortunately though, monsters can't be reduced below 1 HP from this. As a final perk of this blessing, if you take this before taking the "Monster HP per 1/5" and others along that series, then those monsters won't qualify when you do take that curse someday. For example, a wolf that only has 4 hp due to two copies of this blessing, will NOT be buffed by the "Monster HP per 1/5" curse!
Damaged Monsters (7 Points, Monsters 1 per 4 Max HP starts empty) - So this one is also very strong, and worth taking whenever it appears. The majority of enemies you will be fighting will be swarm type enemies added by your curses (Bones, Slime, Wisp, Illusion, Archer, etc), but it's the thick bulky enemies that will give you trouble, like Fanatics, Cyclops, Hydra, and Bosses (unless you found Boss Smash99). This blessing makes them start weaker. While the HP Down blessing is more effective on smaller enemies, this is more effective on the bigger enemies, and it does stack, so again you want to pick this every time it appears in a loop, within reason.
Bone Math (5 Points, Monsters deal 1 damage to adjacent enemies on death) - Here is the common strategy to deal with the hordes of monsters you're going to be fighting from curse additions. This does stack, and you want as many copies of it as you can find. When you're fighting a screen full of enemies, with 22 more waiting off-screen in reinforcements, having multiple copies of Bone Math (in combination with making enemies squishier from the HP Down / Damaged blessings), will allow you to attack a rat, explode it for X damage to it's neighbors, who will in turn die, exploding for damage to their neighbor, chain reacting until the entire screen is dead from 1 damage dealt to a HP reduced rat, or some other such enemy. Then the next wave of reinforcements come in, you attack 1 of them, which explodes, wiping the next 10 monsters instantly, bringing in that last wave of reinforcements.... you get the idea. This is the blessing that lets you cut through 30 enemies at a time with 3-4 attacks. Take it whenever it's offered during your run.
Bones.spirit (8 Points) - Exactly same as Bone Math, just a more expensive generated version. Still worth taking when it appears.
Hunt1 (6 Points, Enemies Start with +1 Vulnerable) - This will apply vulnerable to enemies when they spawn, either on turn 1, or from being spawned like a slimelet HP. This blessing is a big help later on when monsters may start shielded from curses, or they have Tough HP like Gnoll, etc. Another high priority pick, and it does stack.
Better ItemsX (X*2 Points, +X Item Quality) - This is an important blessing for two reasons. For one thing, higher tier items are for the most part just better. While there are some meta items in the lower tiers, once you reach tier 10 and higher for items, you will start finding those lower tier items as generated items in a combo with another item. So while you may really want Determination from tier 6, you could still find it on a tier 11 item as Determination + Quicksilver, as an example. The other, arguably more important part of +ItemQuality blessing, is that some curses will penalize your item quality. Items in the negative quality tiers are cursed items, and you can't skip items after a fight. So for example if you take a curse for -3 item quality and you haven't found any +Quality to offset that, then after your floor 2 fight you're going to find a -2 Cursed item that you MUST equip and can't skip. Do you really want to find a Wretched Crown on floor 2? Yeah, so take at least some Better Items from blessings in your first few loops. Preferably take a lot.
PerceptiveX - (X Points, +X Item Choices) - This lets you select more items each time one appears. Like quality, curses will reduce the value (by default you start at 2). If curses bring you into the negatives, you just skip any item offerings period, so always at least stay positive, but more is of course better, especially once you get into generated items at tier 10+ because those are... sometimes terrible, and you want a wider selection to find the diamonds in the pile of junk. I have seen reports that if you get this value TOO high, it can start to crash the game (probably depending on your device you're playing on). I've never crashed on item selection, so take that warning with a grain of salt.
Versatile? (? Points, +X Levelup Choices) - More selections of Heroes when leveling one up. Once again, curses will penalize this, and if it goes into the negative, you simply skip levelups entirely. Don't let this go negative, and more options is better. I try to keep my hero levelup choices around 5-8 or so. I find more to just be wasteful, personally.
More Levelup Phases - Another thing that is penalized by some curses (Hero De-Level, etc). I personally don't like tier 4+ heroes that much (too many empty blanks on generated heroes), so I try to keep my level-up phases sort of in-sync with my curses that are de-leveling heroes. I like to reach floor 14 or so with all tier 3 heroes, then I may just skip levelups to avoid generated bads with half blank sides, but I don't want to reach floor 20 with mostly tier 1 heroes either due to curses. Just balances it. Also keep in mind the more heroes you add, the more +levelup phases you need to keep them updated by floor 20.
Latent (1 Point, Add 3 Regen & 3 Poison to all heroes) - This is a hidden gem of a blessing. So, on it's own, it does absolutely nothing. You regen 3 and poison 3, leading to a net nothing. But, it does mean, that once taken, any cleanse you use in battle can turn into +3 regen (per instance of this blessing). That's sort of awesome. The true grand prize though comes when you eventually find Poison Immunity blessing, which means for a whole 1 point of blessing budget, you're adding 3 perma regen to everyone. Incredible value, and this is a blessing I grab every single time it appears if there's no massive tradeoff in the selection. Even lategame when the goal is to turn 1 everything... sometimes that doesn't workout the way you hope, and you have to go to turn 2 or 3. Regening 3-12 or so just may save your run.
Hero Regen1 or 2 (6 or 10 Points, Start with Regen 1 or 2) - The significantly more expensive cousin to Latent. This doesn't have the poison component, so if you haven't yet found poison immunity and you really want perma regen, this is an option, but feels bad man to spend 10 points of budget for 2 regen, when you can instead get 3 regen for 1 point with Latent (after poison immunity). Full disclosure: On my 848 floor run, I didn't find poison immunity until like floor 300, so I took this around floor 120 and had no regrets).
2 Hero HP (4 Points, +2 Max HP) - Simply adds more HP, no fuss. More HP is good, and even lategame when the goal is turn 1, as I've said a few times not sometimes turn 1 doesn't work out from bad rolls, and things like Caltrops or Pain+Cantrip are a thing, so having a nice HP buffer is great. I try to take +HP on Heroes whenever I can afford it within the offerings.
Youth (3 Points, +4 HP @ Hero Tier 1, 2 @ Tier 2, 0 @ Tier 3) - Another HP Blessing. For less points, this adds more HP to tier 1 (same to tier 2), but no benefit at all to T3. As you get more heroes, less of them may reach tier 3 in a run, so this is still quite potent for only 3 points. Very worth taking.
Gym (4 Points, +1 HP per Hero Level) - So this is probably the overall worst +HP blessing UNLESS you have a lot of +levelup blessings, allowing you to reach tier 4 or 5 heroes. Even so, HP is HP and more is better. Another good blessing.
Survive (3 Points, +1 Incoming Healing, +2 Empty Max HP) - So this won't help you with turn 1 Caltrops or Pain+Cantrip, but if you have to go to turn 2+ then +healing (which works on regen) is great. It can even turn a Latent 3regen/3poison into 4regen/3poison, leading to actual regeneration, if you haven't found poison immunity yet. Also for early game, where you're doing real combat, not OTK's, this is of course great to help survive, especially those big 15+ damage hits the end bosses like to do.
Survive/2 (6 Points, +1 Incoming Healing/Shields, +4 Empty Max HP) - So it's the above blessing, but also adds shields. Slightly worse benefit to cost than the above one, but still good and I'd take it when it appears if it's not competing with a meta pick.
Rest (1 Point, +5 Pips on floor 19) - So this is basically like Boss Smash, but cheaper, only for the 19th floor, and only +5 Pips (per instance taken). Everything I said about Boss Smash applies here, and floor 19 is probably your hardest non-boss floor, so getting +5 to everyone for 1 point is great. I take it if I see it, with all the disclaimers in mind I said during Boss Smash above.
Boss Smash1 or 2 (3 or 6 Points, +1 or 3 Pips during Boss fights) - This is just the cheaper, but worse version of Boss Smash99 (but also far more common). If you're struggling on the end-boss, and haven't found or can't take the 99 version, this could give you a boost. Just depends on how your run is going when it's offered.
Absorb Bosses (10 Points, +1 to Hero Sides per Boss Killed) - A dramatically worse version of Boss Smash99. It gives +0 to floor 4, +1 to floor 8, up to +4 by the final boss. Resets each loop. Definitely a trap blessing, unless you're desperate for a solution for the final boss and this is the only thing that's showing up for you.
Free Turn (7 Points, -1 to Enemy Sides on Turn 1) - This will be almost meaningless later in the run, and even early run, for 7 points of your budget, it feels like a really steep price. It doesn't help you at all when going for a turn 1 kill, though it could save you when you go to turn 2 (though again, by floor 300'ish and beyond, you've given so much +Bonus to enemies that them having -1 will do almost nothing). I'd skip this.
Great Start (7 Points, +1 to Hero Sides on Turn 1) - This one is better, because it at least lets you improve your turn 1 plan. It's still a high price for "only" +1 and only for the first turn. Could be a great boost in the early game, but I feel like once you get going, this won't be worth the cost.
Essence Capture1/2/3 (3/7/10 Points, Heroes add +X mana on death) - This depends on your strategy. If you're going for a heavy spell build (Mountain team or something), then this is great. Heroes will be dying later in the run, even during your own turn 1 (Pain, Death, Caltrops, etc). I personally tend to avoid spell builds in Blurtra, so I'm not great to talk about going a heavy mage route. If you do though, this is a good pick.
5 Max Mana (1 Point, Adds +5 Max Mana) - I tend to prioritize early curses that target spellcasting, so by floor 100 or so I've cursed my magic so badly that I never use spells, so for me this is kind of bad. Like just said though, if you go the mage/spell route, more mana is probably good. It's one point so... it can't hurt.
All +Reroll Blessings - Eventually curses will block you from any rerolls at all, no matter how many you have. So early game this is great, more rerolls means more consistency and better cantrips. Eventually though, once you're forced into taking Heavy + Slippery dice curses, any rerolls at all become an illegal action and they're blocked, making that +12 reroll stat you've got completely useless. Take this blessing at your own risk, knowing that eventually it's a lost investment.
Add -HERO- (7 Points if Tier 1, 9 Points if Tier 2) - More heroes are great, and should be added when possible. The best way to deal with having zero rerolls is just rolling more dice period. No rerolls on a 5 Hero party is infinitely worse than no rerolls on a 14 Hero party. You want consistency and options in the higher floors, and that comes from just throwing more bodies onto the field. If you see a hero, take a hero unless it's up against one of the high tier blessings. Even that 'useless' Reflection hero could serve as your curse mule, carrying your Parasite, Soul Link, Conscience, and Broken Spirit curses, dying instantly on turn 1. Hey, someone's got to take one for the team!
DELIVERY Blessings - These are the generated and wild blessings that give you a permanent item, or a batch of permanent items that you always start with every loop. These can't really be ranked, other than to say just use your judgement. Look for items that can really influence the run. Something like a powerful tactic or spell, or an i.hat that lets you start with a tier 3 'hero' each run. Always be on the lookout for a delivery blessing giving you Determination or Pentagram (death immunity for 1, or 5 turns). Those are instant picks no matter what, probably even skipping Bone Math and such if need be. Be VERY careful though and look closely at the whole package before choosing these. Often times that batch of 4 awesome items also has a cursed item hiding in the bundle. Don't be stuck with Wretched Crown by accident from clicking that Dolphin delivery package too quickly...
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Hey everyone, I've been playing a lot of Blurtra and figured I'd post some of my thoughts, tips and tricks. There's already a few great guides on the mode, so this may be repeating some known info, but more info is never a bad thing.
I just finished up my best run, which made it to floor 848, though it was unfortunately ended by (don't laugh): The Bell, due to an absolute disaster of worst case scenario on turn 1 that snowballed out of control, leading to a party wipe: https://i.imgur.com/2kqWSfh.jpeg
So here's my own tips for "How-to-Blurtra", but keep in mind these are based on my opinions and experiences. Feel free to add info or thoughts or disagreements below! Also this post is being made on the old reddit format. If the formatting is weird in new reddit, you can use this link to view it: (https://old.reddit.com/SliceAndDice/comments/1d35tsx/guide_to_blessings_for_blurtra_mode/?)
First of all, I'll discuss blessings You get a max of 10 points of blessing per loop, including the start of the run.
I'm sure there's many more blessings or curses that I'm forgetting or haven't encountered (especially wild modifiers), so let me know in the comments if you want me to add my thoughts on a curse or blessing I missed!
Useful One-Time Blessings
Some of these may be possible to take extra copies of, and they may stack, but I think overall you don't get much benefit for extra copies beyond the first:Poison Immunity (3 Points, Immune to Poison) - This is a wonderful blessing throughout the run and should be taken as soon as it shows up if nothing critical is competing for the points. Early game it makes fights like Snakes, Bandits, Carriers, and bosses like Troll or Dragon so much easier. More importantly though, it makes a huge chunk of curses that poison you completely free (Start Poisoned, Poison per Item, etc). So much value for only 3 points.
Underworld Deal (2 Points, No HP penalty on deaths) - Very useful all run. Early game it lets you play aggressively with things like Berserker or Cultist, midgame it helps avoid starting fights with the Sickly curse already active, and lategame it helps buffer against Caltrops curses. Like poison immunity, you want to grab this as soon as it appears if it's not competing with a required blessing.
Treasure Seeker (4 Points, +1 Equipment Slot (max of 4) & +1 Item Quality) - Technically not a one-time blessing, but you only want two extra item slots before any repeats give no value. That said, the sooner you can unlock all 4 item slots per Hero, the better. Both for enabling better combos with gear, but also for being able to stick as many cursed items onto the same 'mule' character as you can, freeing up more heroes to fight without the handicap of cursed items you may have been forced to take.
Deep Pockets (2 Points, +1 Equipment Slot (max of 4)) - A cheaper version of +ItemSlot, but without the tag-on of item quality. If you haven't unlocked all 4 item slots yet, grab this when it appears.
Knicknack Knapsack (5 Points, +1 Equipment Slot, Choose a Tier 1 Item each fight) - Another source of +EquipmentSlot, but this also gives a tier 1 item pick each fight. Now, the catch is, this is modified by your current Item Quality blessings and curses. If you're in the positive for Item Quality from blessings, you will find that tier of item EVERY fight. So if you have +6 item quality blessings, you will find a tier 7 item every single fight. Kind of amazing. Grab this if you see it and there's no major tradeoff.
Unsummon (3 Points, -1 Pip to enemy summons) - This is a nice perk in the early game, allowing you to ignore Graves or Seeds until last, and making fights against things like Alpha, Basalt, Hand, etc just a lot smoother. Lategame, when monsters are so buffed from curses that they're summoning 10+ enemies per die, this is almost meaningless, but it's still very worth the points in the first 100 to 200 floors.
Monster Blank (6 Points, Enemy left side is blank) - This is a surprisingly useful curse, though expensive. Generally, a monster's strongest side is their left side, and many curses specifically buff the enemy's left side. Taking this blessing not only buys you a free turn 1/6 of the time vs enemies, but it also makes a batch of curses completely free picks (who cares if you're giving +8 to an enemies left side if their left side is empty!). Even in the lategame when the goal is to turn 1 kill everything, you may sometimes brick your turn 1 rolls, and this might give you that 1 extra turn to survive. I'd rank it as a mid-tier pick. Never skip something like Bone Math or Enemy HP Down to choose this, but if you haven't taken it yet and you're not competing with a meta pick that loop, grab this one.
Hamstring (6 Points, -1 to Enemies Two Right Sides) - This can be useful, but I'd say low priority. It's great on a few enemies, and it can stack with Unsummon to shut down a few summoners like Wiz or Sarcophagus, but this blessing will be mostly obsolete when you eventually add enough +Pips to enemies from curses. I'd rate this as low priority, only take if the loop is offering nothing better.
monster.decay (2 Points, Add Decay to Monsters) - This one is very cheap, only 2 points, and it can be useful in the very early game. If it's offered on the first 100 or so floors, I'd grab it. That said, it's going to be almost meaningless later on.
Monster Single Use (9 Points, Add Single-Use to all monster sides) - So this is the much better version of Decay, but it's also 9 points. This blessing can allow you to go for a turtle strategy in the early game, just outlasting hard bosses because they will at most get 6 actions against you (5 if you also took Monster Blank!). The problem is that later in your run, this will be almost meaningless because fights are often decided on turn 1 or 2, meaning you "wasted" a full loop worth of blessings. Turtle strategies also become less viable later in the run, as you get curses that do their bad thing every X turns in the fight. This one I'd say pick if it's very early in the run and the offerings were mostly duds, but don't skip anything useful for this one.
Monster Left Pain (10 Points, Add Pain to Enemy Left Side) - Skip it. This is your entire blessing budget for the loop, and you eventually want to give monsters a blank on their left side anyway, which would completely obsolete this blessing.
Monster Right Pain (4 Points, Add Pain to Enemy Right Side) - This one is both cheaper, and potentially useful sometimes. Early in the run it can be some free damage, and even in the very late game, this could have a small chance to save a run heading for disaster if you brick a turn 1, but the monster(s) ends up killing themselves for you. Low priority, but I'd grab it if there wasn't a big trade-off.
Boss Smash99 (9 Points, +99 Pips during Boss fights) - There are some bosses that are very challenging. Inevitable, or really all of the end bosses after some curses are stacked, including many boss fight-specific curses. This blessing is mostly a silver bullet get of jail free card vs every boss, with some huge disclaimers though! The biggest consideration is the order of curses you've picked. You do not want this curse if you've already chosen a Caltrops curse, because then this will change the Caltrops to 99 damage, giving the potential to instantly wipe your entire party on turn 1 with bad luck (which will happen in 999 floors!). On the other hand, if you have NOT chosen a Caltrops curse, then you can take this, and a future Caltrops curse will NOT get the benefit of the +99 during bosses. There's also some other considerations (something like Doctor dealing party damage, etc). Be mindful of the potential drawbacks of this curse, but if those are taken care of, this can be your solution to the hardest fights in the game. I'd say it's an auto-pick if Caltrops curse hasn't been taken yet.
Reliable (6 Points, Blanks are filled with the middle's side) - A great blessing that salvages terrible units like Scoundrel or Prodigy, and it can also reverse curses like Right Side Blank (but only if you take this AFTER the blank curse). I'd say if possible, try to hold off on taking this blessing until you've taken a Blank curse, then grab this. This curse can be taken more than once, so you could for example take this on floor 1, get Blank curse on floor 205, then take Reliable again on floor 281 to negate the blank (though you're "wasting" some blessing budget). Even so, giving yourself less blank sides is just good at any stage of the run, and probably worth possibly losing some long term value. Reminder that blanks added by an item will still remain blank (so i.Hat gear and so on).
Divine1 (2 points) or Divine2 (8 Points) (All pips have a MINIMUM value of 1 or 2, applies after items) - These seem kind of rare, but they're great. The 2 version is obviously the goal, but even the 1 if it shows up is so cheap I'd say it's an auto-pick (if you don't have 2 yet). Setting a minimum of 1 or 2 to your dice is great, especially since it applies after items. The 2 one is just a huge buff on almost every tier 1 hero, and it also turns normally bad items like Ace of Spades into something much better. I'm actually not sure if it also applies to debuffs like Weaken? It may, but by the time I found this in my run, I was past the point of Weaken mattering. Let me know in the comments!
Turn 3 Heal (3 Points, Heal/Shield all Heroes at start of Turn 3) - Useful early game, and could possibly divert a disaster lategame. Low priority pick, but it could see use.
Preparation (3 Points, Auto-Shield for 2 on Turn 1) - This one is a lot better of a survival tool. Turn 1 is the most important, and this gives everyone a small protection boost. It will also disable the Exposed curse on turn one. Can have some synergy with Steel too.
Leyline1 (5 Points, First spell per fight is free) - This is great, and even deep into the run when you may have tons of curses nerfing your spells, you can still always use any spell on turn 1 to do things like Blaze, Abyss, or Infinity to nuke a boss, or just something simple like Slice in the early floors. I'd say any other versions of Leyline (2nd spell or beyond) lose a lot of their value once your casting is bricked due to curses (depending on your curse selection strategy). Definitely worth grabbing when this appears, but I'd say it's more like upper mid-tier.
Fumes (5 Points, Highest HP enemies start poisoned for 2) - Too expensive in my opinion. It only works on the highest HP enemies. Useful in the very early game, but late game this will be very low impact, and for 5 points, I'd expect better.
Cataclysm (3 Points, Kill all enemies at the end of turn 7) - For the early game, this could save you from losing a war of attrition on a fight gone wrong, but late game, still being alive at the end of turn 7 (and not having won already) is unlikely at best. I'd say this is a trap, don't waste the points unless you have a specific plan in mind for it. Also, does this kill reinforcements off-screen too? I actually have no idea, but if it can't... definitely skip this one.
Keep Rolls (2 Points, Keep Unused Rerolls) - It's very cheap, and in the early game this might have benefit, but I'd still rate this as very low priority. Lategame you won't be able to reroll at all once curses block them, and even early game, it's often better to use all rerolls for either cantrips, or fishing for a slightly better turn. How often do you actually save unused rerolls anyway?
Keyword Blessings
These add a keyword to either all dice, or a specific side, or only on X turns or every X'th use per turn. I'll mostly be covering the ones that can be found that add to all sides permanently without restriction. Keep in mind that most of these are NOT retroactive. Meaning, if you found Self-Heal to all sides, then later you replaced right side with Caltrops, that Caltrops will not have Self-Heal, but if you take Caltrops curse first, then take Self-Heal blessing later, it will be added. Also most of these keywords only apply to the base sides of a dice. If you replace a side with items, it will not have the keywords unless another mechanic is adding it (like Enduring).Ranged (3 Points, Can hit Backrow and Avoid On-Hit Counters) - I'd say this is arguably the highest priority of them all. Later in the run, you're likely to have blessings like Monster's Start Damaged, and the Flighty curse, which puts damaged enemies to the backrow, behind potentially waves of reinforcements with low HP that keep coming in at the front row, putting that boss summoning 10 demons just out of reach... Adding Ranged to all sides means you can always reach the backrow. Also avoids things like Thorn, Imp, Basilisk, or Hexia counters. It's also very cheap... just pick it!
SelfHeal (7 Points, Heal myself for X) - Great blessing that lets you ignore pain, and just keeps you nice and topped up in health. Expensive, but worth it when it appears.
SelfShield (10 Points, Shield myself for X) - More expensive than SelfHeal, but (mostly) does the same thing. This one shields instead of heals. Better vs incoming attacks, worse for long term sustain in the early game. Even so, you ultimately want both SelfHeal and SelfShield blessings if possible, grab it when it appears if possible.
Critical (8 Points, 50% chance for +1 Pips) - This blessing seems overpriced. 50% chance for +1 pip for 8 points? It's a skip from me.
Growth (8 Points, Side gets +1 Pip after use) - In the early game this would be very powerful, and can make cantrip builds go insane. That said, in the lategame you're probably going to be unable to reroll thanks to curses, and fights should mostly be over in 1-2 turns. Very expensive early game investment that gets obsoleted late game.
Duel (4 Points, x2 vs Enemies Targeting Me) - Great value for the points. Many enemies do AoE attacks that target the whole field, and even single target enemies will buff the unit they're targeting. For only 4 points it's a definite grab if there's no meta picks being traded.
Focus (4 Points, x2 vs same target as previous action) - Another good one for the price. This one is in the players control for activating it, and being able to double most of your pips for only 4 points is superb. Grab when possible.
Deathwish (10 Points, x2 to sides if currently dying) - This is a whopping 10 points, your entire budget for a loop. Lategame this will be active on basically your whole team on turn 1, but early game it might not be active as often as you'd like. A strong blessing, but so expensive. Still probably worth it.
Cruel (6 Points, x2 vs targets on half or less HP) - Moderately priced, and still somewhat useful. Early game this is good for both heals/shields, and for damaging down the bulky enemies. Won't see much or any use vs the smaller swarm type enemies like Bones or Archers. I'd say it's good, but medium priority.
Vigil (10 Points, +1 Pip per dead ally) - Another 10 pointer, using your whole loop budget. Early game this will only really come into play when things are going wrong, but that's exactly when you are looking for a power boost anyway. Lategame when you have 10+ Heroes and 1-2 of them are always instantly dead from carrying your cursed items, it's basically a permanent +1-2 or even +3 to your team. Very strong, take when possible, just hope it doesn't show up at the same time as Bone Math or Monster HP Down.
Enduring (4 Points, Keywords remain when side is replaced) - This one I'm unsure on. It has both positives and negatives to give all of your dice Enduring. On the good side, it lets all of the above blessings also apply to those fancy items and i.Hat equipment you've been collecting. On the other hand, it also means you can't item away all the curses you've been collecting like Exert, Pain, Death, Heavy, Sticky, Single-Use, etc. I'd say by lategame you don't care if your dice have negative keywords, and getting all of the positive ones too is worth it. I just don't know whether to recommend to take or skip this one... it's a double-edged sword. Let me know in the comments your thoughts on Enduring to all sides!
Dispel (4 Points, Removes all traits on target) - Another blessing with double edged benefits. Adding dispel to all of your attacks will trivialize some enemies, such as Shade, Slate, Chomp, and many bosses like INEVITABLE, Hexia, Rotten, Wendigo, etc. On the other hand, it also removes beneficial traits from enemies, such as the mana from Baron, the +1 from Hand, the run away from Goblin / Bandit, the auto-death from Zombie, etc. Also, any friendly targeted actions remove player traits, such as Granite's HP lock. Something to note is that traits added by a blessing or curse are NOT affected, so this won't remove Bone Math or Slimedemic (though it WILL removes a Bone's natural 1 damage explosion, etc). Like Enduring, I can't say if this is worth taking or not... consider all the pro / con and decide for yourself!
Fierce (7 Points, Target flees if they have X or less HP after action) - A big trap blessing, do not be fooled! For one thing, this works both ways, meaning if you heal or shield your own units, you can absolutely make your own team flee! Not only that, but an enemy that flees will not explode for Bone Math, which can destroy a popular end-game strategy. Player beware, this keyword has more negatives than perks in my opinion, but it is certainly strong at what it does.
Rite (1 Point, +1 Pip per unused ally, all allies end their turn) - Biggest trap in history, avoid like the plague. 1 point to brick your party the moment you roll a Caltrops cantrip, or any cantrip really. It makes every action from any unit instantly end your turn. While it may be fun to do a 7 damage AoE blade toss on floor 1 with Scoundrel... trust me you don't want this for the long term.
Steel (?? Points, +1 Pips per Shield on Hero) - This is too expensive to show up as a normal blessing (12 points), but I've heard it can appear as wild modifier? I've never seen it, but if you do see it as a wild modifier, it's certainly very strong.
Blessings that Stack
These are blessing that have an obvious benefit from taking multiple times.Monster HP Down (6 Points, -1 Max HP on enemies) - I would argue this blessing is equally as important as Bone Math, possibly even more so? It should be taken as often as it appears, worth skipping almost any other blessing (with exceptions, use your judgement). The reason it's so good, is that not only does it just make killing monsters easier, but for many enemies it can bypass some of their threshold passives. For example, with 2 copies of this blessing, a Ghost has 4 HP, meaning it doesn't have the immunity HP at all anymore, never going invulnerable, or a Demon doesn't have the player locked HP pip until the final hit instead of twice. Slates require 1 less hit to die per copy of this blessing, Chest don't start with a stoned HP, etc. Also, unlike the Monster Start Damaged blessing, this applies to ALL monsters without restriction. Unfortunately though, monsters can't be reduced below 1 HP from this. As a final perk of this blessing, if you take this before taking the "Monster HP per 1/5" and others along that series, then those monsters won't qualify when you do take that curse someday. For example, a wolf that only has 4 hp due to two copies of this blessing, will NOT be buffed by the "Monster HP per 1/5" curse!
Damaged Monsters (7 Points, Monsters 1 per 4 Max HP starts empty) - So this one is also very strong, and worth taking whenever it appears. The majority of enemies you will be fighting will be swarm type enemies added by your curses (Bones, Slime, Wisp, Illusion, Archer, etc), but it's the thick bulky enemies that will give you trouble, like Fanatics, Cyclops, Hydra, and Bosses (unless you found Boss Smash99). This blessing makes them start weaker. While the HP Down blessing is more effective on smaller enemies, this is more effective on the bigger enemies, and it does stack, so again you want to pick this every time it appears in a loop, within reason.
Bone Math (5 Points, Monsters deal 1 damage to adjacent enemies on death) - Here is the common strategy to deal with the hordes of monsters you're going to be fighting from curse additions. This does stack, and you want as many copies of it as you can find. When you're fighting a screen full of enemies, with 22 more waiting off-screen in reinforcements, having multiple copies of Bone Math (in combination with making enemies squishier from the HP Down / Damaged blessings), will allow you to attack a rat, explode it for X damage to it's neighbors, who will in turn die, exploding for damage to their neighbor, chain reacting until the entire screen is dead from 1 damage dealt to a HP reduced rat, or some other such enemy. Then the next wave of reinforcements come in, you attack 1 of them, which explodes, wiping the next 10 monsters instantly, bringing in that last wave of reinforcements.... you get the idea. This is the blessing that lets you cut through 30 enemies at a time with 3-4 attacks. Take it whenever it's offered during your run.
Bones.spirit (8 Points) - Exactly same as Bone Math, just a more expensive generated version. Still worth taking when it appears.
Hunt1 (6 Points, Enemies Start with +1 Vulnerable) - This will apply vulnerable to enemies when they spawn, either on turn 1, or from being spawned like a slimelet HP. This blessing is a big help later on when monsters may start shielded from curses, or they have Tough HP like Gnoll, etc. Another high priority pick, and it does stack.
Better ItemsX (X*2 Points, +X Item Quality) - This is an important blessing for two reasons. For one thing, higher tier items are for the most part just better. While there are some meta items in the lower tiers, once you reach tier 10 and higher for items, you will start finding those lower tier items as generated items in a combo with another item. So while you may really want Determination from tier 6, you could still find it on a tier 11 item as Determination + Quicksilver, as an example. The other, arguably more important part of +ItemQuality blessing, is that some curses will penalize your item quality. Items in the negative quality tiers are cursed items, and you can't skip items after a fight. So for example if you take a curse for -3 item quality and you haven't found any +Quality to offset that, then after your floor 2 fight you're going to find a -2 Cursed item that you MUST equip and can't skip. Do you really want to find a Wretched Crown on floor 2? Yeah, so take at least some Better Items from blessings in your first few loops. Preferably take a lot.
PerceptiveX - (X Points, +X Item Choices) - This lets you select more items each time one appears. Like quality, curses will reduce the value (by default you start at 2). If curses bring you into the negatives, you just skip any item offerings period, so always at least stay positive, but more is of course better, especially once you get into generated items at tier 10+ because those are... sometimes terrible, and you want a wider selection to find the diamonds in the pile of junk. I have seen reports that if you get this value TOO high, it can start to crash the game (probably depending on your device you're playing on). I've never crashed on item selection, so take that warning with a grain of salt.
Versatile? (? Points, +X Levelup Choices) - More selections of Heroes when leveling one up. Once again, curses will penalize this, and if it goes into the negative, you simply skip levelups entirely. Don't let this go negative, and more options is better. I try to keep my hero levelup choices around 5-8 or so. I find more to just be wasteful, personally.
More Levelup Phases - Another thing that is penalized by some curses (Hero De-Level, etc). I personally don't like tier 4+ heroes that much (too many empty blanks on generated heroes), so I try to keep my level-up phases sort of in-sync with my curses that are de-leveling heroes. I like to reach floor 14 or so with all tier 3 heroes, then I may just skip levelups to avoid generated bads with half blank sides, but I don't want to reach floor 20 with mostly tier 1 heroes either due to curses. Just balances it. Also keep in mind the more heroes you add, the more +levelup phases you need to keep them updated by floor 20.
Latent (1 Point, Add 3 Regen & 3 Poison to all heroes) - This is a hidden gem of a blessing. So, on it's own, it does absolutely nothing. You regen 3 and poison 3, leading to a net nothing. But, it does mean, that once taken, any cleanse you use in battle can turn into +3 regen (per instance of this blessing). That's sort of awesome. The true grand prize though comes when you eventually find Poison Immunity blessing, which means for a whole 1 point of blessing budget, you're adding 3 perma regen to everyone. Incredible value, and this is a blessing I grab every single time it appears if there's no massive tradeoff in the selection. Even lategame when the goal is to turn 1 everything... sometimes that doesn't workout the way you hope, and you have to go to turn 2 or 3. Regening 3-12 or so just may save your run.
Hero Regen1 or 2 (6 or 10 Points, Start with Regen 1 or 2) - The significantly more expensive cousin to Latent. This doesn't have the poison component, so if you haven't yet found poison immunity and you really want perma regen, this is an option, but feels bad man to spend 10 points of budget for 2 regen, when you can instead get 3 regen for 1 point with Latent (after poison immunity). Full disclosure: On my 848 floor run, I didn't find poison immunity until like floor 300, so I took this around floor 120 and had no regrets).
2 Hero HP (4 Points, +2 Max HP) - Simply adds more HP, no fuss. More HP is good, and even lategame when the goal is turn 1, as I've said a few times not sometimes turn 1 doesn't work out from bad rolls, and things like Caltrops or Pain+Cantrip are a thing, so having a nice HP buffer is great. I try to take +HP on Heroes whenever I can afford it within the offerings.
Youth (3 Points, +4 HP @ Hero Tier 1, 2 @ Tier 2, 0 @ Tier 3) - Another HP Blessing. For less points, this adds more HP to tier 1 (same to tier 2), but no benefit at all to T3. As you get more heroes, less of them may reach tier 3 in a run, so this is still quite potent for only 3 points. Very worth taking.
Gym (4 Points, +1 HP per Hero Level) - So this is probably the overall worst +HP blessing UNLESS you have a lot of +levelup blessings, allowing you to reach tier 4 or 5 heroes. Even so, HP is HP and more is better. Another good blessing.
Survive (3 Points, +1 Incoming Healing, +2 Empty Max HP) - So this won't help you with turn 1 Caltrops or Pain+Cantrip, but if you have to go to turn 2+ then +healing (which works on regen) is great. It can even turn a Latent 3regen/3poison into 4regen/3poison, leading to actual regeneration, if you haven't found poison immunity yet. Also for early game, where you're doing real combat, not OTK's, this is of course great to help survive, especially those big 15+ damage hits the end bosses like to do.
Survive/2 (6 Points, +1 Incoming Healing/Shields, +4 Empty Max HP) - So it's the above blessing, but also adds shields. Slightly worse benefit to cost than the above one, but still good and I'd take it when it appears if it's not competing with a meta pick.
Rest (1 Point, +5 Pips on floor 19) - So this is basically like Boss Smash, but cheaper, only for the 19th floor, and only +5 Pips (per instance taken). Everything I said about Boss Smash applies here, and floor 19 is probably your hardest non-boss floor, so getting +5 to everyone for 1 point is great. I take it if I see it, with all the disclaimers in mind I said during Boss Smash above.
Boss Smash1 or 2 (3 or 6 Points, +1 or 3 Pips during Boss fights) - This is just the cheaper, but worse version of Boss Smash99 (but also far more common). If you're struggling on the end-boss, and haven't found or can't take the 99 version, this could give you a boost. Just depends on how your run is going when it's offered.
Absorb Bosses (10 Points, +1 to Hero Sides per Boss Killed) - A dramatically worse version of Boss Smash99. It gives +0 to floor 4, +1 to floor 8, up to +4 by the final boss. Resets each loop. Definitely a trap blessing, unless you're desperate for a solution for the final boss and this is the only thing that's showing up for you.
Free Turn (7 Points, -1 to Enemy Sides on Turn 1) - This will be almost meaningless later in the run, and even early run, for 7 points of your budget, it feels like a really steep price. It doesn't help you at all when going for a turn 1 kill, though it could save you when you go to turn 2 (though again, by floor 300'ish and beyond, you've given so much +Bonus to enemies that them having -1 will do almost nothing). I'd skip this.
Great Start (7 Points, +1 to Hero Sides on Turn 1) - This one is better, because it at least lets you improve your turn 1 plan. It's still a high price for "only" +1 and only for the first turn. Could be a great boost in the early game, but I feel like once you get going, this won't be worth the cost.
Essence Capture1/2/3 (3/7/10 Points, Heroes add +X mana on death) - This depends on your strategy. If you're going for a heavy spell build (Mountain team or something), then this is great. Heroes will be dying later in the run, even during your own turn 1 (Pain, Death, Caltrops, etc). I personally tend to avoid spell builds in Blurtra, so I'm not great to talk about going a heavy mage route. If you do though, this is a good pick.
5 Max Mana (1 Point, Adds +5 Max Mana) - I tend to prioritize early curses that target spellcasting, so by floor 100 or so I've cursed my magic so badly that I never use spells, so for me this is kind of bad. Like just said though, if you go the mage/spell route, more mana is probably good. It's one point so... it can't hurt.
All +Reroll Blessings - Eventually curses will block you from any rerolls at all, no matter how many you have. So early game this is great, more rerolls means more consistency and better cantrips. Eventually though, once you're forced into taking Heavy + Slippery dice curses, any rerolls at all become an illegal action and they're blocked, making that +12 reroll stat you've got completely useless. Take this blessing at your own risk, knowing that eventually it's a lost investment.
Add -HERO- (7 Points if Tier 1, 9 Points if Tier 2) - More heroes are great, and should be added when possible. The best way to deal with having zero rerolls is just rolling more dice period. No rerolls on a 5 Hero party is infinitely worse than no rerolls on a 14 Hero party. You want consistency and options in the higher floors, and that comes from just throwing more bodies onto the field. If you see a hero, take a hero unless it's up against one of the high tier blessings. Even that 'useless' Reflection hero could serve as your curse mule, carrying your Parasite, Soul Link, Conscience, and Broken Spirit curses, dying instantly on turn 1. Hey, someone's got to take one for the team!
DELIVERY Blessings - These are the generated and wild blessings that give you a permanent item, or a batch of permanent items that you always start with every loop. These can't really be ranked, other than to say just use your judgement. Look for items that can really influence the run. Something like a powerful tactic or spell, or an i.hat that lets you start with a tier 3 'hero' each run. Always be on the lookout for a delivery blessing giving you Determination or Pentagram (death immunity for 1, or 5 turns). Those are instant picks no matter what, probably even skipping Bone Math and such if need be. Be VERY careful though and look closely at the whole package before choosing these. Often times that batch of 4 awesome items also has a cursed item hiding in the bundle. Don't be stuck with Wretched Crown by accident from clicking that Dolphin delivery package too quickly...
Closing Thoughts
I rambled so much longer than I expected, and this only covered Blessings! I'll work on a Curse Pick post soon, then a general tip post too I hope. Anyway, for a VERY GENERALIZED tier list of Blessing Priority, I would rank them loosely like this:- Any Delivery Blessing w/ Pentagram
- Monster HP Down, Bone Math, Damaged Monsters
- Hunt1, Boss Smash99, 4 Item Slots, Knicknack
- Add:Ranged, Add:SelfHeal OR Add:SelfShield
- The other Add:Keyword Blessings
- Extra Heroes, ItemQuality, Item/Hero Choices, Divine2
- +HP/Healing, Poison Immunity, Latent, Underworld Deal
- Reliable, Monster Blank, Divine1
2024.05.29 08:48 mel140891 My two year old daughter is torturing me
I was so excited to have a baby girl after two boys, but can honestly say the last two years have been so insanely difficult. My daughter makes me cry every day.
Every stage has been difficult with her. As a little baby she never slept. Now she’s two and it’s like every day she goes searching for new ways to torture me. Asking for things she doesn’t want or need, screaming, crying, ALWAYS whining. She wakes up in these furious moods that just get worse no matter what I do.
My boys would whine at this age too but on occasion, not every single second of every day. I put her in daycare for 5 days a week not because I work but because I really thought I was going to lose my mind.
I find myself wishing time away just so she will grow up and be a little easier. It makes me feel like such a terrible mother. She’s my last baby and I’m not enjoying this time at all. I love her, and have a strong bond with her, but i still feel so depressed. A friend made a comment about me having another baby, and honestly I want to rip my uterus out just thinking about it.
When people say girls are harder - they really aren’t joking
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Every stage has been difficult with her. As a little baby she never slept. Now she’s two and it’s like every day she goes searching for new ways to torture me. Asking for things she doesn’t want or need, screaming, crying, ALWAYS whining. She wakes up in these furious moods that just get worse no matter what I do.
My boys would whine at this age too but on occasion, not every single second of every day. I put her in daycare for 5 days a week not because I work but because I really thought I was going to lose my mind.
I find myself wishing time away just so she will grow up and be a little easier. It makes me feel like such a terrible mother. She’s my last baby and I’m not enjoying this time at all. I love her, and have a strong bond with her, but i still feel so depressed. A friend made a comment about me having another baby, and honestly I want to rip my uterus out just thinking about it.
When people say girls are harder - they really aren’t joking
2024.05.29 08:46 Count-Daring243 Best 44 Remington Magnum
 | submitted by Count-Daring243 to u/Count-Daring243 [link] [comments] https://preview.redd.it/j0m42avtab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61b861a3562806c4956d2fd3ebb2582bc44770c3 If you're looking for a powerful, robust, and versatile handgun caliber, the 44 Remington Magnum is an excellent choice. This roundup article will provide an in-depth insight into the features, benefits, and various applications of 44 Remington Magnum ammo. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or a novice, this article will serve as a handy guide to help you make an informed decision on the 44 Remington Magnum. The Top 18 Best 44 Remington Magnum
Reviews🔗Professional, Fireproof Long Gun Safe with Triple Seal Protectionhttps://preview.redd.it/ra94lgeuab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e4020bec645531bbfd1525e25a5ecf041f1eb85 Protecting your valuables and firearms can be a huge responsibility, and that's where the Remington Express SAR5944E Safe comes in. I recently decided to try out this long gun safe, and I have to say, it's been a game-changer. First, the exterior dimensions of the safe are impressive, measuring at 59" H x 36" W x 23.50" D, providing ample space for larger firearms. The interior dimensions are equally noteworthy, offering 55.51" H x 32.28" W x 16.30" D, housing 16.90 cubic feet of storage space. With a weight of 721.8 lbs, you know this is a sturdy and reliable safe. But what really sets this safe apart is its fire rating of 60 minutes at temperatures up to 1650 degrees Fahrenheit. That's half an hour longer than what many other safes can claim. And for protection from water damage, it's equipped to withstand submersion in up to 2 feet of standing water for up to 7 days. One area where this safe shines is the combination of a fully programmable SecuRam electronic lock, two fail-safe override keys, and an integrated UL Rated single power outlet with two USB ports. This makes it easy to keep your valuables secure while also providing convenience and ease of use. However, one downside I experienced was the delivery process. I had to pay extra for the safe to be moved inside my home, as the delivery service only brought it to the doorstep. That added a significant amount to my overall cost. The safe also comes with a relocker device and motion-activated LED lights for added security and visibility, especially in dark conditions. The steel construction is industrial-grade, with a graphite satin metallic powder coat finish and a 5-spoke chrome drop handle. The Uni-Weld 12 gauge steel body is reinforced with 8 active steel bolts and 4 deadbolts, providing an impressive level of security. In conclusion, the Remington Express SAR5944E Safe offers a robust combination of fire protection, water resistance, and security features in a sturdy, long gun safe design. Despite the added delivery cost, the overall experience of using this safe has been positive and reassuring, offering peace of mind when it comes to safeguarding important valuables and firearms. 🔗Hornady Series I Custom-Grade 2-Die Set for 300 Remington Ultra Magnumhttps://preview.redd.it/jfbirbsuab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ad64e72a0c169b1c533433eb795efd0fb67fb17 I've been using the Hornady Series I 2-Die Set for my 300 Remington Ultra Magnum firearm, and I must say, it's been quite the experience. The die set is well-crafted, ensuring a lifetime of reloading without breaking or wearing out. It boasts a sleek Zip Spindle design that eliminates spindle slippage, making adjustments much easier. One of the most impressive features of these dies is the die locking rings, which keep everything secure during the reloading process. However, I found that the full-length sizing and bullet seating design could be a bit tricky to manage for newcomers to reloading. Another small drawback is the absence of a shell holder, which might be a slight inconvenience for some users. But overall, I've had a fantastic experience with this product. Its durability and smooth operation make it a solid choice for those seeking reliable and long-lasting reloading tools. So, if you're in the market for new dies and haven't given Hornady a try, I highly recommend giving them a shot. 🔗Versatile, High-Quality, Red Magnum 44 Permanent Markerhttps://preview.redd.it/v6q45shvab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54e6d565d6416a1c9921086e9d2b11e17bb94067 I recently had the chance to try the WorkstationPro x Broad Magnum 44 Permanent Marker in Red. I was impressed by its industrial strength, perfect for large-scale marking jobs. The quick-dry ink is highly pigmented, producing a bold, bright mark without any odor. Additionally, the loop at the top keeps the marker safe and tidy. Despite its permanent nature, the ink is both AP certified non-toxic and water-resistant, making it a handy option for various uses. However, one minor drawback is that it does not come in a wide range of colors like some other markers. Overall, this red WorkstationPro x Broad Magnum 44 is definitely a worthy addition to any office toolkit. 🔗Redding 44 Remington Magnum Sizer Die for Straight Wall Caseshttps://preview.redd.it/r3a3g3uvab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=39a65fd1ada4405ccd81a6222966c4193846c539 I recently gave the Redding Sizer Die 44 Remington Magnum a shot in my gunsmithing endeavor, and I have to say, I was quite impressed. Picture this: you've got your shotgun loaded with some ammunition that didn't quite fit right. Instead of having to painstakingly trim and adjust every single piece, you simply pop in this bad boy and let it do all the work for you. The Redding Sizer Die 44 Remington Magnum, much like its younger brother, is meticulously crafted out of high-quality steel alloy. Trust me, you can feel the sturdiness and precision in your hands. It's not just a tool, it's an artisanal piece. The decapping assembly is a game-changer. It saves you the hassle of having to manually remove the primer from each case. It's almost like having a little sidekick doing all the heavy lifting for you. One less thing to worry about, am I right? However, as with all good things, there's a catch. The price tag on this baby might give you a bit of sticker shock. But, considering the quality and the amount of work it saves you in the long run, it might just be worth it. Overall, the Redding Sizer Die 44 Remington Magnum is a worthy investment for any gun enthusiast. It's reliable, precise, and does all the tough work for you. Just remember, you also need to have patience and some knowledge about gunsmithing - this tool is not a magic wand that fixes everything by itself. Happy shooting! 🔗Professional Barber's Dream: 44 Remington Magnum Calibre Jacket Clipperhttps://preview.redd.it/p87irb9wab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=244f949c2e7e96e5dde0ad0e571eb6339a3336f3 The Caliber 44 Magnum Cordless Clipper has been an essential tool in my daily grooming routine. I was initially drawn to its sleek design, but it was the fade blade's precision that truly won me over. The powerful motor with an impressive 8200 RPM made cutting through thick hair a breeze. The 3200mAh Li-ion battery provides a whopping 5 hours of continuous use, so I never have to worry about running out of power mid-cut. The metal click lever is a game-changer, allowing for effortless and precise adjustments on the fly. The digital display is also a thoughtful addition, keeping me informed of the clipper's power level and oil requirements. While the low noise technology is a great bonus, it's the dual DLC-Diamond Like metal 440C Japanese steel blades that truly set this clipper apart. Of course, no product is without its minor drawbacks. I found that the battery charge time could be a bit longer, but overall, the Caliber 44 Magnum Cordless Clipper has exceeded my expectations and become my go-to grooming essential. 🔗High Lifter APEXX 8-inch Big Lift Kit for Polaris RZR 1000 2017-2021https://preview.redd.it/q3epuyiwab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7d40130b2c538f629bc7557bb6c4adda07498259 Revving up on my 2020 Polaris RZR 1000, I decided to give the High Lifter APEXX Big Lift Kit a try. Not only did it give my ride the much-needed boost in ground clearance, but it also opened up more possibilities for off-roading. This kit was a game-changer, and the fact that it came with sturdy control arms that can withstand the toughest terrain is just a bonus. However, something I noticed was that the fitment could be a tad tricky, and I had to make some tweaks to get it just right. Overall, it's a worthwhile investment for those seeking a more thrilling off-road experience. 🔗Advanced Ceramic Straightener for Shiny, Healthy Hairhttps://preview.redd.it/pawr5uwwab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0dcd83c6e00eb90cf684ad11375065c90e2e98f As I've been using this stylish Remington Therapy Collection straightener, I've noticed how well it treats my hair, giving it a natural-looking shine and eliminating frizz. The advanced ceramic coated plates glide through my hair effortlessly, and the sleek design is easy to maneuver, making it a perfect addition to my daily hair routine. One of the highlights I've experienced is the digital temperature display, which ensures I'm using the right setting for my hair type. Plus, the intelligent auto shut-off feature adds an extra layer of safety for when I forget to turn it off. However, I've also noticed a few drawbacks. On occasion, the advanced ceramic plates tend to tangle my hair when styling, which can be a bit of a hassle to untangle. Additionally, the cord isn't as heavy-duty as I would prefer, making it easier to accidentally unplug during use. Overall, this Remington Therapy Collection straightener has been a valuable addition to my hair care arsenal. While there are a few drawbacks to consider, the benefits far outweigh the cons, making it a solid choice for anyone looking to enhance their hair's vitality and shine. 🔗Waterproof Tactical Boots with Suede Leather and Slip Resistant Outsoleshttps://preview.redd.it/zqu0qv5xab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7ef07a657f0e912d2c376a7e922c61fe0b7020dc The Magnum Bragg tactical boots are an impressive combination of style and functionality, designed to keep feet dry and protected in every terrain. As a reviewer who's been using these boots for my outdoor activities, I appreciate the breathable waterproof membrane that keeps my feet dry even when I'm wading through wet grass. The cushioned collar, EVA midsole, and Ortholite sock liner provide a level of comfort that I didn't expect from a military-style boot. However, I did notice that these boots are more water resistant than fully waterproof, which can be a downside for those seeking complete protection. Overall, I recommend these boots for people who want a durable and comfortable outdoor work or hiking experience, but remember to apply a moisture repellent to ensure full waterproof protection. 🔗5 Lug 1.5 RS Weld Racing Magnum III RT Wheel in Black Anodized Finishhttps://preview.redd.it/bqsu64kxab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e242efd4c7aac7e629296c27de4b9ec29a17a446 For a little over a month, I've been using the Weld Racing Magnum III RT 15" x 4" wheel as the staple for one of the vehicles I daily drive. The first thing that stood out to me was the wheel's robust design. The 3-piece construction, coupled with a 1,200 lb load capacity, makes it a reliable choice for my daily commutes, despite the fact that I often have to navigate through urban roads and the occasional pothole. Despite its size, the Weld Racing Magnum III RT is surprisingly maneuverable in tight spaces. Despite the 1.5 in back spacing, it performs wonderfully, making it easier for me to park it in the same spot every day. However, one drawback I've experienced is the lack of hub centricity. While it isn’t a deal breaker for me, it could be a disadvantage for someone looking for the smoothest ride possible. When it comes to aesthetics, the Magnum III RT is hard to beat. The black anodized center contrasts beautifully with the wheel’s polished finish, giving it a sleek and sophisticated look. Overall, the Weld Racing Magnum III RT is a solid choice. Despite its minor drawbacks, the wheel provides an excellent blend of performance and aesthetics. So far, it’s proved to be a reliable and visually appealing addition to my vehicle. 🔗Magnum Rigmaster Safety Boots: Durability, Comfort, and Weather Resistancehttps://preview.redd.it/otr2cxvxab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdcd5faead22a3e92204a5f3139cec16b0d3f49a As someone who's spent countless hours on a work site, I can confidently say that comfort is key when it comes to safety boots. That's why I was thrilled to try out the Magnum Rigmaster safety boots for men. The very first thing I noticed was the lightweight yet sturdy design, making these boots easy to wear and move around in, even on wet and muddy surfaces. One feature that really stood out for me was the waterproof and breathable bootie membrane. It kept my feet dry and comfortable all day long, even when I was working in wet conditions. The composite toe and anti-penetration plate were also impressive, offering a layer of protection against potential hazards on the job site. However, there were a couple of downsides to these boots that I couldn't overlook. The zipper system, while convenient for getting them on and off, occasionally caused some friction and wear on the leather. Additionally, the laces sometimes loosened throughout the day, requiring frequent adjustments. In conclusion, the Magnum Rigmaster safety boots provide a balance of comfort and durability that other work boots often lack. Although there are minor drawbacks, the overall experience has been positive, and I would recommend giving these boots a try if you're in the market for a dependable and comfortable pair of safety boots. 🔗Magnum Classic 44 Remington Boots: Comfortable, Durable, and Stylishhttps://preview.redd.it/6qlnacayab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5840dd21541dca863c539aa2c15e6646444da661 I've been using these Magnum Classic Boots for a while now, and I must say, they're a game changer. The thing that stands out the most to me is the comfort. It's like walking on air – these boots are so lightweight, yet incredibly supportive. The leather and nylon construction is a testament to their durability, so I don't have to worry about them falling apart after a few months of use. They're perfect for those long days when I'm on my feet for hours. One downside is that, as with most boots, they do require a bit of breaking in. I find this with most footwear, and I don't let it deter me from trying out some great products like these boots. Overall, the Magnum Classic Boots are a fantastic addition to my wardrobe. They offer a stylish yet practical twist on traditional footwear, making them an excellent choice for both casual and professional use. 🔗Polished Forged Aluminum Weld Wheels for 44 Remington Magnumhttps://preview.redd.it/s75fzckyab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55714c46b88c961798a178f557cf1e99a9ecc5e5 I recently got my hands on some Weld 792P-54202 Magnum III 15x4 / 5x4.5 BP / 1.5in. BS polished wheels, and let me tell you, they looked and felt amazing from the moment they arrived. The polished shell with a black machined center was truly eye-catching, and the center cap and valve stem included made my life a bit easier during installation. However, using these wheels also had some challenges. While designed for use with a 5/8" drive stud or short shank mag style lug, they didn't fit easily into my late-model performance car. Unfortunately, the beadlock availability on 15-inch RT wheels wasn't of much help in this situation. Despite these minor setbacks, I still found the forged aluminum construction to be both stronger and lighter than what I'm used to in cast wheels. Overall, the Weld 792P-54202 Magnum III 15x4 / 5x4.5 BP / 1.5in. BS polished wheels turned out to be a unique combination of style, strength, and convenience. While they presented some installation issues, the premium quality was evident and stood out among other wheels I've used in the past. 🔗Remington Magnum Cremation Medal Keepsake Pendanthttps://preview.redd.it/mgjc6i0zab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=01ee086353d3e736e02cfe0aec3e034e2e9b9f38 When I decided to try something different to honor my loved one's memory, I stumbled upon the Anchor 44 Magnum Bullet Stainless Steel Jewelry Pendant Necklace. This necklace is not just an accessory; it's a unique way to carry a piece of my loved one with me wherever I go. One of the features that stood out to me is the ability to customize the pendant. I could choose the size of the necklace and even add a personal touch with optional engraving or artwork. The quality of the stainless steel also impressed me - it felt solid and well-crafted. However, there was one thing that seemed a bit off - the instructions for filling and sealing the pendant. It took me a little bit of trial and error to figure out the right technique. But once I managed to get the hang of it, the pendant closure was secure and the process became easier. Overall, I think this necklace is a beautiful and heartfelt way to keep my loved one close to me. While the directions could use a little improvement, the thoughtful design and customer service more than made up for it. 🔗EGW Cowboy Chamber Checker for 357, 44-40, 44 Mag, and .45 Long Colthttps://preview.redd.it/revb8o9zab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=561207f72a24c825147ea349111226fc06e1e19e My experience with the EGW Cowboy Chamber Checker was nothing short of impressive. I've been using it for a while now, and it has become an essential part of my daily gun cleaning routine. What sets this checked apart from others? It's the solid 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum construction that comes with a distinct anodized matte black finish for added durability. Unlike some other brands that use boring bars, the EGW Cowboy Chamber Checker is machined using the same Clymer reamers used to chamber barrels. This ensures an accurate measurement and perfect fit for various calibers. The checker stands at 1.6 inches tall, making it compatible with a range of firearms. In terms of the Saami spec max length, it covers 44 Remington Magnum with a dimension of 1.610 inches, while 44-40 Win rounds are suitable with a max length of 1.592 inches. The. 45 Long Colt is not a popular chamber checker but still works as intended. Though I have had no complaints, it would be nice if they offered more options for different calibers. Overall, the EGW Cowboy Chamber Checker is a dependable and functional product that is essential for any gun enthusiast looking to maintain their firearms. Its high standard and the quality it offers are what set it apart in my book. 🔗Eco-Friendly Vegan Glitter Powder in 44 Magnum Shadehttps://preview.redd.it/a7efr9qzab3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dd2c74d5c0b0167f58f1c678c0ed59f22d887d68 Trying the Glitter - 44 Magnum was like stepping into a world full of sparkle and magic. The glitters seemed to capture my imagination with their vibrant, high-pigmented colors. As a fan of colorful looks, I loved applying the glitter over my lash glue crease for an extra pop. However, the application process could have been smoother if the lid on the container didn't have a tendency to loosen and leak glitter during transit. Despite the packaging issues, I found myself drawn to the glitter's mineral-based options and was happy to learn that some of the colors were completely cruelty-free and vegan. Buyer's GuideWelcome to the world of the 44 Remington Magnum cartridge. This powerful, reliable, and versatile ammunition has been a favorite among hunters and sportsmen for decades. In this buyer's guide, we will discuss the key features, considerations, and general advice when it comes to selecting the right 44 Remington Magnum ammo for your needs. https://preview.redd.it/ghi4ax81bb3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4f0524c2062ea14b3be823dcdfc7a6a198f60ea Important Features of 44 Remington Magnum Ammo
Considerations When Selecting 44 Remington Magnum Ammo
https://preview.redd.it/28whx1q1bb3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=666bf6e21fe6c3cbc82bdfec8969ff56177aab69 General Advice for Purchasing 44 Remington Magnum AmmoWhen purchasing 44 Remington Magnum ammo, always consider the specific needs and requirements of your shooting situation. Don't just buy the cheapest ammo available—it may not perform as well as higher-quality options. Look for reputable brands and always check for any potential recalls or issues with the ammo before purchase.In conclusion, the 44 Remington Magnum is a powerful and versatile cartridge suitable for a wide range of applications. When selecting ammo, consider your purpose, bullet type, velocity, and recoil. Remember to prioritize quality and safety when buying 44 Remington Magnum ammo, and you'll surely enjoy this dynamic and capable caliber. FAQhttps://preview.redd.it/nea9r032bb3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=695e411d026d4a97ec3b9772319aa45837ddf5fa What is a 44 Remington Magnum?The 44 Remington Magnum is a type of centerfire rifle cartridge. Developed in the 1950s, it has become a popular choice among hunters and target shooters for its powerful performance and reasonable recoil. It is known for its ability to handle a wide range of game, including big game like elk and moose.What are some of the benefits of using a 44 Remington Magnum?
https://preview.redd.it/54xf7tf2bb3d1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c9d70f380a1c8ef6c10be6358ff05005ff5d19db What are some popular firearms that use the 44 Remington Magnum cartridge?Some of the most popular firearms that use the 44 Remington Magnum cartridge include the Marlin Model 1895 and Remington Model 700, both of which are well-regarded for their reliability and accuracy.What is the difference between a 44 Remington Magnum and a 44 Magnum?There is no significant difference between the two cartridges, as 44 Remington Magnum is simply a larger version of the 44 Magnum. The 44 Remington Magnum is designed to create a slightly faster bullet velocity, resulting in increased stopping power and longer range.What should I consider when purchasing a 44 Remington Magnum?
Are there any safety precautions I should take when handling a 44 Remington Magnum?Yes, there are several safety precautions you should follow when handling a 44 Remington Magnum or any firearm. Make sure the firearm is unloaded before handling, clean it regularly, and store it securely with the action open and a locked trigger guard. Always point the firearm in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire.As an Amazon™ Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. |
2024.05.29 08:45 Open-Mongoose-3529 Is there something wrong with me?
Hello everyone. Thank you for taking the time to read this. A year ago I got out of a terrible relationship. I was young and stupid and messed around with a guy 12 years older than me. I knew him a long while and our entire relationship was filled with tons of ups and downs. He was very mentally and verbally abusive and had a kink for hitting me in our more private times. I was 18 and by the time I realized how bad it was for me and got out, months went by and he forced me to do horrible things (get an abortion even though I wanted a baby more than anything, distance myself from my family, flirt with bad men for his pleasure, etc.). I wanted to die and I tried to. My mom found me and saved me, got me the help I needed and time went on.
On a whim I downloaded a dating app and met the perfect guy. He was my age, works hard, understands consent, kindness, patience, and makes me the happiest woman on the planet. I was in a bad situation at home so he worked extra hours and got us a cute little place to start our life. We took it one step at a time and slowly I have begun to feel safer again. We’ve lived together half a year now and got engaged in that time.
When I say he is perfect, he really is. He cooks, works hard, looks at me like I’m his entire world, and his red flags are stupid things like leaving laundry on the floor sometimes or being on videogames for way too long haha!
We get married in two weeks and I’m so excited. So why the hell did my stomach drop when my ex’s profile pic randomly popped up on tiktock?
I’m not kidding when I say I hate my ex. He ruined my life, and my fiancé and I had to get through so much to be as strong and stable as we are now. So why am I sitting here late at night nauseous after all this time? I don’t understand why I’m still tramatized? Is this normal? I have been absolutely fine for months, and then I see one picture and I feel like that young girl backed up in a corner with no way out. My breathing feels so heavy and I don’t know who to talk to. I don’t want to worry my fiancé, he does so much for me and I don’t want to stress him at all. He already has so much to take on with me being his partner, even though he never makes me feel like a burden. But I can’t talk to my friends or family, they are all attending my wedding in two weeks. I know they will freak out in me that I’m still tramatized from my ex. I need some advice, or just some support to know I’m not crazy and trama is trama. Does it get better? I mean, this is horrible. I’m exhausted from everything he did. I just want to enjoy my married happy life. So why am I still tramatized?
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On a whim I downloaded a dating app and met the perfect guy. He was my age, works hard, understands consent, kindness, patience, and makes me the happiest woman on the planet. I was in a bad situation at home so he worked extra hours and got us a cute little place to start our life. We took it one step at a time and slowly I have begun to feel safer again. We’ve lived together half a year now and got engaged in that time.
When I say he is perfect, he really is. He cooks, works hard, looks at me like I’m his entire world, and his red flags are stupid things like leaving laundry on the floor sometimes or being on videogames for way too long haha!
We get married in two weeks and I’m so excited. So why the hell did my stomach drop when my ex’s profile pic randomly popped up on tiktock?
I’m not kidding when I say I hate my ex. He ruined my life, and my fiancé and I had to get through so much to be as strong and stable as we are now. So why am I sitting here late at night nauseous after all this time? I don’t understand why I’m still tramatized? Is this normal? I have been absolutely fine for months, and then I see one picture and I feel like that young girl backed up in a corner with no way out. My breathing feels so heavy and I don’t know who to talk to. I don’t want to worry my fiancé, he does so much for me and I don’t want to stress him at all. He already has so much to take on with me being his partner, even though he never makes me feel like a burden. But I can’t talk to my friends or family, they are all attending my wedding in two weeks. I know they will freak out in me that I’m still tramatized from my ex. I need some advice, or just some support to know I’m not crazy and trama is trama. Does it get better? I mean, this is horrible. I’m exhausted from everything he did. I just want to enjoy my married happy life. So why am I still tramatized?
2024.05.29 08:44 TheEntrance Appeal to Older Men
When I mention spiritual fathers, I'm talking about men who have God's heart for the younger generations and for those who are younger than them. I'm not talking about a special office or about men who take the title of spiritual father. Like the Pharisees of Jesus's day, many people want a title but not many people want the responsibilities that come with a title.
BTW older men includes men in their 20s to 30s depending on how young the younger person is.
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
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BTW older men includes men in their 20s to 30s depending on how young the younger person is.
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
2024.05.29 08:44 TheEntrance Appeal to Older Men
When I mention spiritual fathers, I'm talking about men who have God's heart for the younger generations and for those who are younger than them. I'm not talking about a special office or about men who take the title of spiritual father. Like the Pharisees of Jesus's day, many people want a title but not many people want the responsibilities that come with a title.
BTW older men includes men in their 20s to 30s depending on how young the younger person is.
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
submitted by TheEntrance to TrueChristian [link] [comments]
BTW older men includes men in their 20s to 30s depending on how young the younger person is.
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
2024.05.29 08:44 Suspendedaccount13 R
Does anyone else here hate emotional regulation, spiritual and self-improvement systems?
I post this here because of the enormous pressure I see every day from my generation for people to idolise such systems, although it could well apply to any group that understands the nature of such systems.
I mean all those systems that force you to abandon all your feelings, all your memories and all your vision of the future. See Buddhism (all its branches), Stoicism, Mindfulness, among others.
Whenever I try to express this dissatisfaction, people react as if I pretend to be some kind of superior mind, setting myself above everyone else; I am not, nor do I care to aspire to be.
It's funny, but it's very easy to lecture your neighbor with the power of your will, when you have all the options at your disposal. Who puts themselves above others, then?
I'm just a person trying to survive with the pitiful tools I have, and at this point, I don't expect anything other than distraction (support and comfort would be too much to ask for) from other people. And I still try to make peace with the fact that, unless a plane crashes into my flat, my situation will never change, but I don't feel that the weight is off my shoulders.
Is it too hard for all those "enlightened people" to accept that the world does not dance around my will? That maybe, and only maybe, we are not all called to freedom or peace?
I want to reclaim, without blame or reproach, the little that I can call my own: My sadness, my despair and my hatred of life.
If I have to stay with a crappy life, at least I want to feel to the fullest, and not repress my impulses in the name of a "higher state" that will never come.
I don't want to offend anyone's path of life; I just want this nightmare to end quickly, and with as few conflicts as possible.
Does anyone else feel this way?
TL;DR: To hell with stoicism, mindfulness, Buddhism and anything else that makes my life more disgusting than it already is. No offended fanatics welcome.
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I post this here because of the enormous pressure I see every day from my generation for people to idolise such systems, although it could well apply to any group that understands the nature of such systems.
I mean all those systems that force you to abandon all your feelings, all your memories and all your vision of the future. See Buddhism (all its branches), Stoicism, Mindfulness, among others.
Whenever I try to express this dissatisfaction, people react as if I pretend to be some kind of superior mind, setting myself above everyone else; I am not, nor do I care to aspire to be.
It's funny, but it's very easy to lecture your neighbor with the power of your will, when you have all the options at your disposal. Who puts themselves above others, then?
I'm just a person trying to survive with the pitiful tools I have, and at this point, I don't expect anything other than distraction (support and comfort would be too much to ask for) from other people. And I still try to make peace with the fact that, unless a plane crashes into my flat, my situation will never change, but I don't feel that the weight is off my shoulders.
Is it too hard for all those "enlightened people" to accept that the world does not dance around my will? That maybe, and only maybe, we are not all called to freedom or peace?
I want to reclaim, without blame or reproach, the little that I can call my own: My sadness, my despair and my hatred of life.
If I have to stay with a crappy life, at least I want to feel to the fullest, and not repress my impulses in the name of a "higher state" that will never come.
I don't want to offend anyone's path of life; I just want this nightmare to end quickly, and with as few conflicts as possible.
Does anyone else feel this way?
TL;DR: To hell with stoicism, mindfulness, Buddhism and anything else that makes my life more disgusting than it already is. No offended fanatics welcome.
2024.05.29 08:43 TheEntrance Appeal to Older Men
When I mention spiritual fathers, I'm talking about men who have God's heart for the younger generations and for those who are younger than them. I'm not talking about a special office or about men who take the title of spiritual father. Like the Pharisees of Jesus's day, many people want a title but not many people want the responsibilities that come with a title.
BTW older men includes men in their 20s to 30s depending on how young the younger person is.
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
submitted by TheEntrance to Christianity [link] [comments]
BTW older men includes men in their 20s to 30s depending on how young the younger person is.
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
2024.05.29 08:38 TheEntrance An Appeal to Older Men
When I mention spiritual fathers, I'm talking about men who have God's heart for the younger generations and for those who are younger than them. I'm not talking about a special office or about men who take the title of spiritual father. Like the Pharisees of Jesus's day, many people want a title but not many people want the responsibilities that come with a title.
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
submitted by TheEntrance to christianmen [link] [comments]
The Old and New Testaments both say and show a lot about the need for spiritual fathers as well as the continued or customary absence of spiritual fathers.
At the end of Malachi God said He would eventually give older men hearts for younger people so He can bless rather than curse the entire planet (Mal. 4:5-6), and Paul told the Corinthians that they had many ministers who told them how to live for God but that they didn't have many who actually walked with them in their walk with God. He stated emphatically, "But you have not many fathers" (1Cor. 4:15).
Statistics show that children from single father homes do as well as children from homes with both parents and that children from single mother homes have a high likelihood of becoming statistics (eg. homelessnes, drug addiction, suicide, criminality, runaways, etc.). So, even the secular world has evidence on the overall need for fathers. But where are they?
Last night I saw a post on one of the christian subreddits where someone had resolved to commit suicide before the end of the night. Everyone had failed him. He wrote, "Taking my life today. God please forgive me. Not every child of God makes it. I've tried but nothing has worked... I want to be at rest and not in agony". I don't know if he's still alive. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
Famous Pastor Rick Warren's son committed suicide right after an evening meal with his own parents. These things don't happen when spiritual fathers are present.
The end of King Hezekiah's life in the Bible has some good lessons on how common it is for even men who have children to not have a father's heart. If you pause to look at people you interact with or people around you, you'll often see orphans, people without a strong father [figure] in their lives. Strong fathers don't beget or impart hopelessness, suicide, sorrow, promiscuity, sexual perversions, spiritual bondage, rebellion, addictions, lack, selfishness, dishonesty, moral weakness, deferred hopes, lack of identity/confusion/gender dysphoria, etc., but those seem to be all you see these days.
I talked with several people today and the proof for them is that God doesn't care about them. But just like Job told his friends, even if God doesn't care about people, people should still care about each other.
This really is an appeal to older christian men. Believe me, you guys don't have a good reputation even within christian circles. God called men to sacrifice for the benefit and not just those in your families. Sacrifice for others is within the burning core of masculinity and is why men built the whole world, maintain societal infrastructure, and risk their lives to go to war so their countries-- made up mostly of people they don't know-- can be safe or, literally, saved.
As men get older, God does expect them to act as spiritual fathers to younger people/men (this goes for women as they get older as well; everyone has a role and is expected to 'work'). (Example: Titus 2:1-8.) This is natural and is supposed to be normal. There are way too many fatherless people in this world who need to experience the care of a father-- a genuine concern that can restore and mend broken people in ways that nothing else can.
God has put certain unspoken mandates on all living things to know the difference between good and bad and right and wrong and to do the former and avoid the latter. Even animals have this. For christian men, one of these mandates is to look out for those who are younger just like older siblings naturally look or for younger siblings. It's a forgotten concept but it's still there in the conscience with the Holy Spirit bearing witness. It's just the right thing to do.
2024.05.29 08:38 veryjunaberry Critique my fit please - mother's choice carrier
 | Hi all submitted by veryjunaberry to babywearing [link] [comments] I bought this fairly economical Mother's Choice (I think it's an Australian brand) carrier before baby was born. I'm contemplating buying an Ergobaby omni 360 as I get upper and lower back pain with my current carrier. I'm wondering if there's anything I should be changing with my strap placement to make it more comfortable for me and baby. Thanks |
2024.05.29 08:38 Gyro_Armadillo [OPINION] Clark International Airport, one of world's most beautiful airports, is badly underutilized
![[OPINION] Clark International Airport, one of world's most beautiful airports, is badly underutilized](https://external-preview.redd.it/U07Tj1oKmMTLmIX29N7xoPZbAAKAbFrr4w4vBdQi5Vo.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e5acb7be3aef6734d208be5f3eef3202f55761fc "[OPINION] Clark International Airport, one of world's most beautiful airports, is badly underutilized") | To see is to believe that the Philippines already has one of the world’s best airports. submitted by Gyro_Armadillo to Philippines [link] [comments] Anyone who’s seen or gone through the new Clark International Airport Terminal (CRK) would know that the Philippines has had a world-class airport since it partially opened in 2021. Last year, the new terminal was recognized as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports by Prix Versailles, an architectural competition on contemporary projects worldwide since 2015. The winners are announced yearly at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (Unesco). The new CRK, which started full commercial operations in May 2022, is an architectural beauty and great engineering work. The building’s interior design by global design firm Populous is truly one that the whole country can be proud of as it matches the first-class look and feel of many of the world’s leading airports. Engineering and construction work was done by Filipino billionaire Edgar Saavedra’s Megawide Corporation and Indian firm GMR. The 110,000-square-meter, four-level CRK was a hybrid Public-Private Partnership Project between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Megawide-GMR Construction Joint Venture. Megawide-GMR started construction in 2018 and turned over the project to BCDA in January 2021, after which the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) took over. The LIPAD consortium is composed of JG Summit Holdings Incorporated, Filinvest Development Corporation, Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Incorporated, and Changi Airports Philippines Pte. Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of Changi Airports International. It has a 25-year concession agreement for the operations and maintenance of CRK. The most notable feature of the terminal is its roof arches using Glued-Laminated Timber or GluLam technology. For this, Megawide partnered with Hong Kong’s International Design Associates (IDA). According to IDA’s Principal Architect for CRK Winston Shu, CRK’s roof could be the “largest single roof built of GluLam in the world.” CRK also has gender-neutral comfort rooms and separate comfort rooms for Persons With Disability (PWDs) as well as changing rooms for babies. But to see is to also believe reports that the new CRK Terminal is badly underutilized, even though international tourism is supposed to have substantially recovered already from the pandemic, according to UN Tourism, a United Nations specialized agency. It forecasts full recovery by the end of 2024. In an out-of-town trip over the weekend which brought me to the CRK for the first time, the underutilization was sadly palpable – in the limited number of people entering the building, going through check-in, waiting in lounges, eating in restaurants; the slow movement of taxis waiting outside for customers, and most of all, the lack of airplanes using the terminal. Partly due to underutilization, your check-in luggage may already be on the baggage carousel by the time you get off the plane and reach the baggage claim area. Unlike the unpredictability of flights in the Philippines’ main international gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, flights in CRK leave and arrive on time – or even earlier. When I went back to Manila using CRK on May 26, my Philippine Airlines flight left Busuanga airport in Palawan 20 minutes earlier than scheduled and arrived 20 minutes earlier in CRK. A very rare experience! When the consortium LIPAD took over the operations of CRK in 2019, a year before the pandemic halted travel, the airport was being used by 20 airlines for 19 domestic and 12 international destinations. As of May 1, 2024 or five years later (three years affected by the pandemic) there were 14 airlines going to 7 domestic and 10 international destinations. Thus, there were 6 fewer airlines using CRK compared to 2019. The number of domestic destinations declined by 12 and the number of international destinations fell by two. The 14 airlines using CRK as of May 1 were: Domestic flights Air Swift Cebu Pacific/CebGo Philippine Airlines Air Asia Philippines Sunlight Air International flights Aero K Airlines Asiana Air Cebu Pacific Emirates Eva Air Jeju Air Jin Air Qatar Scoot Starlux Airlines By end of 2023, the number of passengers who used CRK was 1.9 million or nearly 2 million, which means it was only serving 25% or one-fourth of its 8 million capacity. The 1.9 million figure is around 50% below CRK’s pre-pandemic level of 4 million, according to LIPAD CEO and president Noel Manankil. In a press conference last month on the launching of Sunlight Air’s inaugural April 1 flight from Clark to Busuanga in Palawan, Manankil said the consortium and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are working to try to bring more airlines to use CRK. JetStar is expected to once again use CRK for its Singapore-Clark route. The CRK’s predicament, however, reflects badly on the state of Philippine tourism. If the Philippines is able to attract more tourists not just to Clark but to other areas in Luzon and other parts of the country, it would be much easier to get airlines to use CRK. When the new CRK was inaugurated in January 2021, some officials said it would be “Asia’s next premiere gateway” that would make Clark the “next premiere metropolis of Asia.” From what I saw, there’s still a lot work that needs to be done to achieve these. – Rappler.com |
2024.05.29 08:38 General-Interview-71 i think i have a vulnerability problem
hi guys, i wanted to express some thoughts as well as seek advice on how to boss tf up bc i don’t think what I have is a good mentality for my current and future perspectives of love or romantic interests
i realized that i (23f) don’t like getting too close or vulnerable with ppl only in romantic aspects in fear of them doing me wrong OR involving someone else and their feelings and then disappointing them when it doesn’t turn out the way they expect so id rather opt out and cut things off before they even start or start them at all. ive never been in a serious long term relationship that has lasted more than 6 months, just situationships i guess, but it’s always just been me who breaks it off (although the reasons are valid bc of a toxic ex, an ex who got back w his gf bc she had bad mental health issues and kept threatening him, and another ex who also had really bad health issues and kept contacting their ex). as you can see, i may not have the best track record when it comes to choosing men as i had always tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and because i know that i would never fully understand what it’s like to be in their tough situation of an ex threatening their life and hanging it over ur head so if anything had happened, u would feel responsible.
i understand that these are manipulation tactics and ive gotten out of them because i knew they were serving me more harm than good. but i think ive developed a really unhealthy mechanism of just assuming the worse and coping with it by cutting things off without ever taking the chance for it to develop further. although since i was young, i had told my parents ive never envisioned myself ever getting married or having kids, i wasnt opposed to the idea and knew that if i met the right person they could change my mind but as of today, no one has done that for me.
should i be shifting this mindset to be healthier and more open and receptive of others? what are the steps i should take to approach this healthy mindset? what if i get hurt along the process?
(i know the last question is a very sensitive baby question and answers will most likely consist of “well u can’t ever truly live and learn if u don’t get hurt” but i just feel selfish sometimes bc at that point, ur involving someone else’s life and feelings and u don’t have control over how they will feel and u can’t always make them happy.)
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i realized that i (23f) don’t like getting too close or vulnerable with ppl only in romantic aspects in fear of them doing me wrong OR involving someone else and their feelings and then disappointing them when it doesn’t turn out the way they expect so id rather opt out and cut things off before they even start or start them at all. ive never been in a serious long term relationship that has lasted more than 6 months, just situationships i guess, but it’s always just been me who breaks it off (although the reasons are valid bc of a toxic ex, an ex who got back w his gf bc she had bad mental health issues and kept threatening him, and another ex who also had really bad health issues and kept contacting their ex). as you can see, i may not have the best track record when it comes to choosing men as i had always tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and because i know that i would never fully understand what it’s like to be in their tough situation of an ex threatening their life and hanging it over ur head so if anything had happened, u would feel responsible.
i understand that these are manipulation tactics and ive gotten out of them because i knew they were serving me more harm than good. but i think ive developed a really unhealthy mechanism of just assuming the worse and coping with it by cutting things off without ever taking the chance for it to develop further. although since i was young, i had told my parents ive never envisioned myself ever getting married or having kids, i wasnt opposed to the idea and knew that if i met the right person they could change my mind but as of today, no one has done that for me.
should i be shifting this mindset to be healthier and more open and receptive of others? what are the steps i should take to approach this healthy mindset? what if i get hurt along the process?
(i know the last question is a very sensitive baby question and answers will most likely consist of “well u can’t ever truly live and learn if u don’t get hurt” but i just feel selfish sometimes bc at that point, ur involving someone else’s life and feelings and u don’t have control over how they will feel and u can’t always make them happy.)
2024.05.29 08:37 p0megranate13 Question for nostalgic millenials
Hi. So I've been sentimental and nostalgic person my whole life(F29), so excuse me if you find this post cringe. But I've been in burnout phase since 2020, and couldn't stop thinking how much I miss mid-late 2000s. I miss the songs, fashion, movies, culture and overall vibe of the world that just felt easier and less troublesome than today. I don't know how many millennials feel like that. I am afraid I may be alone. And I wanted to ask you if you'd like to attend for instance 2007 themed party and dance to those bangers we've grown up with, make some noise, get drunk/high and feel like it's 2000s. To really create such atmosphere. No smartphones, only dated clothes and gadgets. To see 2000s subcultures again, maybe even adjust drink prices to the inflation not to ruin the feeling, maybe also movie night. Not just larp, but really create that illusion, make everyone emotional and give them that nostalgia relief for at least one night. I'd like to arrange something like that, but I don't want it to be cringe. I mean it'd look cringe to younger generations, but it's not meant for them, so it doesn't matter.
What's your opinion on this?
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What's your opinion on this?
2024.05.29 08:36 SnooTangerines3355 You could say *snort* that I have W rizz🤓
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2024.05.29 08:36 Adorable-Umpire-2602 Buying lots of clothes on a budget
If you're trying to buy clothes on a budget I've found a pretty good way. Whenever I've set enough money aside I'll go on an app like offerup and more times than not people will be selling trash bags of clothes for a super good price. Most of the time I'll buy 4-6 trash bags of clothes for $100-$120 from people who are trying to get rid of it or need the money. I've done this 5 times already and my closet is FULL which I never thought would be possible being a broke college student.
I just take my time and make sure I find someone who is selling their own clothes so I'll know their size/height and all. Most of the clothes I've gotten fit well and a lot still even have tags on them! I just make sure to wash all of it before using.
Also if the item still has the tags on it and I either don't like it/doesn't fit, I'll keep it to give someone as a gift.
Just throwing this out there for anyone in need of clothes, or someone who loves clothes but can't afford it. I've honestly gotten thousands of dollars worth of clothes doing this. I think it's worth a try! Also very environmentally friendly :)
*I've seen kid/baby clothes too, I don't have a kid but probably worth a shot for a kid constantly growing out of clothes.
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I just take my time and make sure I find someone who is selling their own clothes so I'll know their size/height and all. Most of the clothes I've gotten fit well and a lot still even have tags on them! I just make sure to wash all of it before using.
Also if the item still has the tags on it and I either don't like it/doesn't fit, I'll keep it to give someone as a gift.
Just throwing this out there for anyone in need of clothes, or someone who loves clothes but can't afford it. I've honestly gotten thousands of dollars worth of clothes doing this. I think it's worth a try! Also very environmentally friendly :)
*I've seen kid/baby clothes too, I don't have a kid but probably worth a shot for a kid constantly growing out of clothes.
2024.05.29 08:29 CornerCornDog The True Scope of Mario's Cosmology
Alright! So my poll for my next blog post actually ended with a tie between Dimensional Tiering and Mario Cosmology, so I’m gonna just choose for myself which one I want to do first. I actually voted for Dimensional Tiering, but thinking about it again Mario cosmology is super interesting and I really want to talk about that first. Some things might have been easier to explain if I did Dimensional Tiering first, but eh whatever.
(Also this is unrelated but while finding stuff out about Sonic’s rings I found way more cool stuff so that blog is going to be “Sonic’s Rings + Extra Lives + some other stuff maybe”)
Before I get started, I’d like to shout out Vs Battle wiki and Codex wiki for having blogs about Mario cosmology. I already had a lot of what I wanted to talk about gathered but they were still invaluable assets for making this.
Despite being separate universes, we know for a fact that they are all still within “the universe” thanks to Bowser’s Galaxy Generator being located at “the center of the universe”. Bowser is saying this while being on Mario’s main planet (which is in the first world), meaning that they would be in the same Universe despite being in separate universe-sized space-times.
Think of it being similar to Dragon Ball’s Universe 7. Universe 7 is called its own universe, and yet contains within it multiple different space-times, which themselves are sometimes called universes as well. The separate space-times in Mario’s universe are themselves universe-sized and are contained within the larger macrocosm of The Universe. This means that Mario’s universe contains at least 7 spacetimes, but through volume scaling could potentially reach much higher, up to over 13 thousand times the size of our universe.
This is just the minimum however, as there is something else that could potentially push the universe much higher, and that would be…
It is stated in BS Super Mario USA that there are as many Subcons as there are dreamers in existence (here’s another translation for consistency). Mario Party 5 backs this up, saying that many new dreams arrive at the Dream Depot every day. Mario & Luigi Dream Team also shows onscreen that when a person falls asleep, a dream world is created. Everyone’s dreams are shown to be separate as well, as Luigi was normally incapable of having the same dream as Bowser without specific requirements. So it stands to reason that we can find the amount of dream worlds by finding how many beings there are.
Well, the Official Super Mario Odyssey guide (that is officially licensed by Nintendo) states that there is a secret area in the Ruined Kingdom populated with infinite Chinchos. It should be noted that this isn’t referring to them respawning, as Chinchos don’t have the natural ability to respawn after being defeated. This is specifically referring to the amount of Chinchos inhabiting this place. So we know for a fact that there are an infinite amount of Chinchos.
Chinchos are specified to be ghosts, undead Tostarenans. You could possibly be thinking that this could prevent them from sleeping and dreaming, but ghosts have been shown to sleep and dream multiple times throughout the series. In the Luigi’s Mansion series, several ghosts are shown sleeping multiple times. Boo was also invited to the Dream Depot in Mario Party 5, which it was specified the Star Guards did to those who could dream. There are several undead characters noted to sleep and dream as well, such as Yikk stating that now that his physical body is gone, all he does is slumber and dream. Mario, after being turned into a Boo, also is shown falling asleep. Additionally, Tostarenans themselves are stated to dream in a different officially licensed Super Mario Odyssey book.
There are several other pieces of evidence for an infinite amount of beings in the Mario world, but this should be enough to definitively say that there are infinite dream worlds within the Dream Depot. If you are curious about more arguments backing this up, I highly recommend this blog once again. This blog also has a pretty well made, separate argument for infinite dreams, so I would check that out as well. Additionally, falling asleep within dreams is possible and would create more dream worlds again. Regardless, it is proven that the Dream Depot houses an infinite amount of dreams, as the Dream Depot houses everyone’s dreams.
How do we know dreams are universe-sized? Well several pieces of evidence point to this. First off, Subcon is stated to be a universe multiple times. Future Dream in Mario Party 5 was also stated to be a universe by Misstar, Eldstar, and even the manual. In the Japanese version, Eldstar even refers to Future Dream as infinite in size. There could even be arguments for higher, as each Subcon also has a Subspace, a separate dimension within the same dream called a “dark mirror world”, and the Zeekeeper is shown flying into other dimensions while remaining in the same dream as well. This would mean that each Dream World is at least a Uni+, possibly Low Multi structure.
But here’s where it gets really interesting. We see the Dream Depot in the menu in Mario Party 5 and get a better look at it in the credits, and from this we can see that every dream world is physically kept there separate from each other, with plenty of room to spare. Now this is why it would’ve been at least a little bit easier to explain Dimensional Tiering first, but because Dream Worlds are infinite 3D spaces, the Dream Depot being able to contain an infinite amount of infinite 3D spaces and still having plenty of room left over would necessarily make it larger than the infinite 4D multiverse (3 dimensions of space + 1 dimension of time), making it 5D. In other words, an infinite amount of infinite 4D realms was not large enough to come close to filling the Dream Depot, making it “more infinite” than infinite 4D, thus being 5D.
Now why is this relevant to the main universe? Well, it is because the Dream Depot is stated to be located within the main universe itself, being within the night sky beyond the stars. In order to contain the Dream Depot within the main universe, the universe itself would need to at least match it in dimensionality, being 5D itself. Funnily enough, this is actually consistent with another part of Mario’s main universe, that being…
What is often done in similar situations is to look at how the word was translated into other languages, and looking at that you get a pretty consistent result almost every time). Chinese and Spanish specifically translate it as “hyperdimensional”, while German translates it as “Superspace”, which both specifically refer to higher spatial dimensions and not anything else in science fiction. It seems pretty clear that, intention-wise, the meaning of the phrase was meant to be referring to a higher spatial dimension.
As Matter Splatter Galaxy is a physical location within the universe, similar to the Dream Depot, in order for the universe to contain the entirety of it, it would need to at least match it in dimensionality, and as such is another piece of evidence for the main universe being 5D. While I could potentially still see someone not buying it because of the different definitions of hyperspace, personally I feel that the consistency with other translations, as well as the Dream Depot already providing the main universe as 5D, means that saying that Matter Splatter Galaxy is 5D makes sense.
In any case, whether you want to go with Matter Splatter or the Dream Depot, the main Mario universe should likely be 5D in scope.
It is possible that they could even be higher, as an in-universe theory for what Bowser was going to do was expand the worlds until they encompass all of reality, which would necessarily require them to fill up the entire 5D space of the universe. This is admittedly more debatable, as even in-universe it was just a theory, but it is possible that the full scope of these worlds could be 5D in order to fill up the universe. At minimum though, they should be Uni+ sized realms.
As for the amount, throughout Super Mario 64 and 64 DS, there are at least 15 from the 15 main courses in the game. There could potentially be more however, as if you consider each secret world to be its own dimension (it is a little vague as to whether or not they contribute to the “Painting Worlds” as a whole), then that would add 14 more worlds. Personally, I don’t think there’s enough evidence to say that the secret worlds are on the same scope as the other ones, especially since places like the Princess’s Secret Slide and the Secret Aquarium are implied to be within the castle itself, I think it’s safer to go with just 15 separate Painting Worlds.
To start, Cutout is a technique in Paper Mario Color Splash that lets Mario exit their dimension and view it as a flat surface. Notably, it is specifically referred to as transcending dimensions by Huey, and is said to be transcending the very boundaries of time and space by a Toad. Because of this, the dimension accessed by Cutout would not only be separate from Mario’s dimension, but completely transcendent to it, viewing the entire universe as a lower-dimensional structure, and would thus be 6D as the main universe is 5D.
In Super Mario 64, it is said that defeating Big Boo will “put him back in his extra-dimensional place”. Extradimensional, by definition, means originating outside of the dimension/outside of space-time, which makes sense considering the “extra-” prefix means outside or beyond. While this could be interpreted as simply being a separate dimension outside of Mario’s and not necessarily transcendent to it, I wanted to list it here as a potential highball. Given the status of the Paranormal Dimension as a homeworld for the ghosts, this is the possible higher-end I was referring to earlier.
Finally, also from Paper Mario Color Splash, there is a group of deceased Toads that Mario helps called the Tea Party Toads. After Mario helps them and they have their tea party, they are said to be ascending to a higher plane of existence (here is a screenshot, though unfortunately I couldn’t find a video). Ascending to a higher plane of existence is a classic trope that doesn’t always mean a literal higher plane of reality, but given we see the Toads literally ascend higher (and given what we know about the Overthere being the afterlife, it needs to be in a separate dimension) I wanted to list it here as a potential highball as well.
Admittedly of course, those latter two are pretty shaky and debatable (though given Boos themselves are undead, they can potentially back each other up since it would be consistent for the afterlife to be higher-dimensional than the main universe), but at minimum, the Cutout dimensions should be transcendent to the main universe, and thus be 6D.
Honestly all I really wanted to cover in this part is the String Theory Soup. It’s really as simple as “String Theory Soup doesn’t actually exist” and that’s that. I could bring up more, like it being incredibly vague and String Theory not having a definitive definition in general, with there being multiple very different versions of String Theory to begin with, but it being a mistranslation already solidifies it as not legitimate.
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(Also this is unrelated but while finding stuff out about Sonic’s rings I found way more cool stuff so that blog is going to be “Sonic’s Rings + Extra Lives + some other stuff maybe”)
Before I get started, I’d like to shout out Vs Battle wiki and Codex wiki for having blogs about Mario cosmology. I already had a lot of what I wanted to talk about gathered but they were still invaluable assets for making this.
Part 1: The Universe
What better way to start talking about the cosmology without first talking about the main universe that Mario inhabits. We see in Super Mario Galaxy 2 that the main universe is actually much larger than first thought to be. Each world within the game is stated to be its own separate universe, as evidenced by the subtitle for World 2 in Japanese being “A New Universe” (I personally double-checked with Google Translate, ChatGPT, and DeepL and they all came back as the same thing. I know these translators aren’t that trustworthy typically, but for a short phrase like this, getting the same thing on all of them is telling). This is also consistent with the English version, where Lubba states that each of these worlds is in a different space and time. This also means that physically traveling between worlds without using the portals would be immeasurable speed since it would be traveling beyond space and time, heck Luigi seems to be traveling across the universe without mention of the portals either, since he doesn’t have a Grand Star to make the portals.Despite being separate universes, we know for a fact that they are all still within “the universe” thanks to Bowser’s Galaxy Generator being located at “the center of the universe”. Bowser is saying this while being on Mario’s main planet (which is in the first world), meaning that they would be in the same Universe despite being in separate universe-sized space-times.
Think of it being similar to Dragon Ball’s Universe 7. Universe 7 is called its own universe, and yet contains within it multiple different space-times, which themselves are sometimes called universes as well. The separate space-times in Mario’s universe are themselves universe-sized and are contained within the larger macrocosm of The Universe. This means that Mario’s universe contains at least 7 spacetimes, but through volume scaling could potentially reach much higher, up to over 13 thousand times the size of our universe.
This is just the minimum however, as there is something else that could potentially push the universe much higher, and that would be…
Part 2: Dreams and The Dream Depot
If you’re familiar with me, and Mario scaling on this sub in general, then you may have seen this blog post where I argued for an infinite amount of dreams within the series, using paint from Paper Mario Color Splash as one of my main arguments. I still stand by that argument, however there is a much easier way to prove that infinite dream dimensions exist without extrapolating as much. Once again shoutout to this blog on Vs Battle wiki for a lot of this information.It is stated in BS Super Mario USA that there are as many Subcons as there are dreamers in existence (here’s another translation for consistency). Mario Party 5 backs this up, saying that many new dreams arrive at the Dream Depot every day. Mario & Luigi Dream Team also shows onscreen that when a person falls asleep, a dream world is created. Everyone’s dreams are shown to be separate as well, as Luigi was normally incapable of having the same dream as Bowser without specific requirements. So it stands to reason that we can find the amount of dream worlds by finding how many beings there are.
Well, the Official Super Mario Odyssey guide (that is officially licensed by Nintendo) states that there is a secret area in the Ruined Kingdom populated with infinite Chinchos. It should be noted that this isn’t referring to them respawning, as Chinchos don’t have the natural ability to respawn after being defeated. This is specifically referring to the amount of Chinchos inhabiting this place. So we know for a fact that there are an infinite amount of Chinchos.
Chinchos are specified to be ghosts, undead Tostarenans. You could possibly be thinking that this could prevent them from sleeping and dreaming, but ghosts have been shown to sleep and dream multiple times throughout the series. In the Luigi’s Mansion series, several ghosts are shown sleeping multiple times. Boo was also invited to the Dream Depot in Mario Party 5, which it was specified the Star Guards did to those who could dream. There are several undead characters noted to sleep and dream as well, such as Yikk stating that now that his physical body is gone, all he does is slumber and dream. Mario, after being turned into a Boo, also is shown falling asleep. Additionally, Tostarenans themselves are stated to dream in a different officially licensed Super Mario Odyssey book.
There are several other pieces of evidence for an infinite amount of beings in the Mario world, but this should be enough to definitively say that there are infinite dream worlds within the Dream Depot. If you are curious about more arguments backing this up, I highly recommend this blog once again. This blog also has a pretty well made, separate argument for infinite dreams, so I would check that out as well. Additionally, falling asleep within dreams is possible and would create more dream worlds again. Regardless, it is proven that the Dream Depot houses an infinite amount of dreams, as the Dream Depot houses everyone’s dreams.
How do we know dreams are universe-sized? Well several pieces of evidence point to this. First off, Subcon is stated to be a universe multiple times. Future Dream in Mario Party 5 was also stated to be a universe by Misstar, Eldstar, and even the manual. In the Japanese version, Eldstar even refers to Future Dream as infinite in size. There could even be arguments for higher, as each Subcon also has a Subspace, a separate dimension within the same dream called a “dark mirror world”, and the Zeekeeper is shown flying into other dimensions while remaining in the same dream as well. This would mean that each Dream World is at least a Uni+, possibly Low Multi structure.
But here’s where it gets really interesting. We see the Dream Depot in the menu in Mario Party 5 and get a better look at it in the credits, and from this we can see that every dream world is physically kept there separate from each other, with plenty of room to spare. Now this is why it would’ve been at least a little bit easier to explain Dimensional Tiering first, but because Dream Worlds are infinite 3D spaces, the Dream Depot being able to contain an infinite amount of infinite 3D spaces and still having plenty of room left over would necessarily make it larger than the infinite 4D multiverse (3 dimensions of space + 1 dimension of time), making it 5D. In other words, an infinite amount of infinite 4D realms was not large enough to come close to filling the Dream Depot, making it “more infinite” than infinite 4D, thus being 5D.
Now why is this relevant to the main universe? Well, it is because the Dream Depot is stated to be located within the main universe itself, being within the night sky beyond the stars. In order to contain the Dream Depot within the main universe, the universe itself would need to at least match it in dimensionality, being 5D itself. Funnily enough, this is actually consistent with another part of Mario’s main universe, that being…
Part 3: Matter Splatter Galaxy
Matter Splatter Galaxy is a level in the first Super Mario Galaxy game featuring the mission Watch Your Step. In the Japanese version, this level is called “The Path Shown by Hyperspace”, even including the specific Kanji 超 which can be translated as “transcend”, “super-”, or “more than”. Now obviously “hyperspace” can mean several different things, with one definition being that it is an area where FTL travel is possible (typically used in a science fiction setting), and this definition is still used in Japan as well. This can make it difficult to exactly say that this “hyperspace” is truly referring to a higher dimension.What is often done in similar situations is to look at how the word was translated into other languages, and looking at that you get a pretty consistent result almost every time). Chinese and Spanish specifically translate it as “hyperdimensional”, while German translates it as “Superspace”, which both specifically refer to higher spatial dimensions and not anything else in science fiction. It seems pretty clear that, intention-wise, the meaning of the phrase was meant to be referring to a higher spatial dimension.
As Matter Splatter Galaxy is a physical location within the universe, similar to the Dream Depot, in order for the universe to contain the entirety of it, it would need to at least match it in dimensionality, and as such is another piece of evidence for the main universe being 5D. While I could potentially still see someone not buying it because of the different definitions of hyperspace, personally I feel that the consistency with other translations, as well as the Dream Depot already providing the main universe as 5D, means that saying that Matter Splatter Galaxy is 5D makes sense.
In any case, whether you want to go with Matter Splatter or the Dream Depot, the main Mario universe should likely be 5D in scope.
Part 4: Alternate Dimensions
There are several locations within the Mario universe that are within another dimension. Note that most of these are not given an official size, so it is difficult to prove that they are entire universes. However, they are certainly within different dimensional spaces, so they should be listed regardless. They are as follows:- The Shake Dimension from Wario Land: Shake It
- The Banana Dimension from Donkey Kong Country Returns, which is specifically noted to be a separate dimension by Cranky Kong
- Smithy from Super Mario RPG is said to be from an alternate world
- Also from Super Mario RPG, Culex is from a different world
- In Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, there is a person that is shown to be living in a different world to Mario
- The Paranormal Dimension is a dimension seen in Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon
- However, it is very possible that this is the same dimension as something that will be discussed later, which would actually make it much larger
Part 5: Painting Worlds
The Painting Words from Super Mario 64 are stated to be separate dimensions, as they are called “another world” and are explicitly separate from “the real world”. They should likely be infinite 3D spaces, as Shifting Sand Land is stated to have infinite underworlds, and, though more debatably, Tick Tock Clock is stated to literally have no bottom. This is backed up with them being “another” world in comparison to “the real world”, which would likely imply a comparable size. They also have their own axis of time separate from the main universe and each other, as some levels are shown at being midday, while Big Boo’s Haunt is shown at nighttime, showing that they should each have their own axis of time, and would thus be Uni+ or 4D (3 dimensions of space and 1 dimension of time).It is possible that they could even be higher, as an in-universe theory for what Bowser was going to do was expand the worlds until they encompass all of reality, which would necessarily require them to fill up the entire 5D space of the universe. This is admittedly more debatable, as even in-universe it was just a theory, but it is possible that the full scope of these worlds could be 5D in order to fill up the universe. At minimum though, they should be Uni+ sized realms.
As for the amount, throughout Super Mario 64 and 64 DS, there are at least 15 from the 15 main courses in the game. There could potentially be more however, as if you consider each secret world to be its own dimension (it is a little vague as to whether or not they contribute to the “Painting Worlds” as a whole), then that would add 14 more worlds. Personally, I don’t think there’s enough evidence to say that the secret worlds are on the same scope as the other ones, especially since places like the Princess’s Secret Slide and the Secret Aquarium are implied to be within the castle itself, I think it’s safer to go with just 15 separate Painting Worlds.
Part 6: Parallel Dimensions
There are many examples in the Mario series of alternate dimensions described as being parallel. Being parallel dimensions, it stands to reason that they would need to be as large as the main universe, as that would be required in order to be “parallel”. Most of these parallel universes are, in some way, based on the main universe as well, meaning it would make sense that they would be comparable to the main universe in scope. They are as follows:- Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels features Worlds A through D after beating the game a certain number of times. This is officially called a parallel world
- The dimensions seen in Super Paper Mario are all called “parallel planes” in the official guide. There are 8 separate dimensions seen in the game, being Lineland, Gloam Valley, The Bitlands, Outer Space, Land of the Cragnons, Sammer’s Kingdom (though it was destroyed, it can still be visited and gets restored at the end of the game), The Underwhere, and The Overthere. Castle Bleck is the only world that is not its own dimension, instead being located within the Void. These worlds are also referred to as endless, never-ending, and straight-up infinite, which would back them up being as large as the main universe
- Much like the Paranormal Dimension, The Overthere is potentially the same as another dimension that will be discussed later, which would make it even larger
- Flipside and Flopside are possibly included in this, though I find it somewhat unlikely. They are not full dimensions, instead being created in the space between dimensions, so I find it unlikely that they are included in the “parallel planes”
- Paper Mario Color Splash has three other parallel dimensions as well, directly called parallel universes. There are three seen throughout the game, accessed through warp pipes at Vortex Island, Lighthouse Island, and Fortune Island, and each one is noted to be separate from each other since Huey states the second one they come across is “another” parallel universe.
- The bonus world from the original Super Mario Bros. is a completely different world from the main world Mario is from. Given the context of the Lost Levels’s bonus world being a parallel world, it is likely that this one is too
- In a similar vein, the bonus world of Super Mario Land is called an enemy-infested underworld, likely being similar to the Lost Levels’s as well
- Super Luigi Galaxy is the bonus adventure in Super Mario Galaxy after collecting 120 Stars, and according to Rosalina is another separate world. Given the plot of the game is exactly the same as Super Mario galaxy, the world would have to be comparable to the main universe, as Mario/Luigi’s adventure took them across the entire universe
- Super Mario 3D Land’s Special World is a clear parallel world in everything but name. It is accessed via a warp pipe and nearly every level is a parallel to a level from the main world. While this wouldn’t require it to be as large as the main universe, given the clear parallels it seems to share a close relationship with the main one similar to other bonus worlds above, and thus is likely comparable to the main one
- The Darkmess Dimension from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a separate dimension that is entered every time Mario enters combat in this game. It is stated to be connected to the main dimension and shares many of its landmarks with it, meaning it is very likely that this dimension is comparable to the main universe
Part 7: Even Higher Dimensions
Yes, even after all of that there’s still more to discuss. There are several dimensions within the verse that are noted to be transcendent to the main reality, and thus would be even higher than 5D, being 6D.To start, Cutout is a technique in Paper Mario Color Splash that lets Mario exit their dimension and view it as a flat surface. Notably, it is specifically referred to as transcending dimensions by Huey, and is said to be transcending the very boundaries of time and space by a Toad. Because of this, the dimension accessed by Cutout would not only be separate from Mario’s dimension, but completely transcendent to it, viewing the entire universe as a lower-dimensional structure, and would thus be 6D as the main universe is 5D.
In Super Mario 64, it is said that defeating Big Boo will “put him back in his extra-dimensional place”. Extradimensional, by definition, means originating outside of the dimension/outside of space-time, which makes sense considering the “extra-” prefix means outside or beyond. While this could be interpreted as simply being a separate dimension outside of Mario’s and not necessarily transcendent to it, I wanted to list it here as a potential highball. Given the status of the Paranormal Dimension as a homeworld for the ghosts, this is the possible higher-end I was referring to earlier.
Finally, also from Paper Mario Color Splash, there is a group of deceased Toads that Mario helps called the Tea Party Toads. After Mario helps them and they have their tea party, they are said to be ascending to a higher plane of existence (here is a screenshot, though unfortunately I couldn’t find a video). Ascending to a higher plane of existence is a classic trope that doesn’t always mean a literal higher plane of reality, but given we see the Toads literally ascend higher (and given what we know about the Overthere being the afterlife, it needs to be in a separate dimension) I wanted to list it here as a potential highball as well.
Admittedly of course, those latter two are pretty shaky and debatable (though given Boos themselves are undead, they can potentially back each other up since it would be consistent for the afterlife to be higher-dimensional than the main universe), but at minimum, the Cutout dimensions should be transcendent to the main universe, and thus be 6D.
Part 8: Anything Else?
Uh no actually, that’s about it. I did want to bring up one thing that I’ve seen thrown around a lot for Mario cosmology, and that’s String Theory Soup, the bane of my existence. For those who don’t know, String Theory Soup is an item in Wario: Master of Disguise that is said to contain “all the secrets of the universe” and based on the name of the item, that must mean that Mario’s universe runs on string theory right? Well no, because in the Japanese version (which would obviously hold precedent over the English translation), it is referred to as Big Bang Soup, obviously very different to String Theory.Honestly all I really wanted to cover in this part is the String Theory Soup. It’s really as simple as “String Theory Soup doesn’t actually exist” and that’s that. I could bring up more, like it being incredibly vague and String Theory not having a definitive definition in general, with there being multiple very different versions of String Theory to begin with, but it being a mistranslation already solidifies it as not legitimate.
Conclusion
- Individual dream worlds are at least Uni+, likely Low Multi structures, with there being an infinite amount of them with the Dream Depot
- The Dream Depot is 5-D due to containing an infinite amount of dream worlds and having plenty of room left over, which would require an extra dimension in order to contain all of them
- The main universe is at least a Low Multi structure thanks to containing 7 different spacetimes, and is likely 5-D due to containing the entire Dream Depot in it, as well as the higher dimensions of Matter Splatter Galaxy
- The Painting Worlds are at least Uni+, but likely can reach 5-D thanks to being able to extend across all of reality
- There are at least 12 parallel worlds, likely more, that would also be 5-D due to being parallel to the main universe
- The Cutout Dimension is 6-D due to being transcendental to the main 5-D universe, and two other realms debatably match it as well
- There are several other dimensions that don’t have an official size
2024.05.29 08:28 d_shadowspectre3 Adding to the G5 AI fiasco: Make Your Mark WAS cancelled. Hasbro wants to force AI into MLP, and one of the executive producers refused to stand for it.
An addendum to this post, though not by the OP, but by someone who found additional context and information surrounding the situation.
In the Equestria Daily post on TYT's use of AI for non-English dubs, 2 links were included to interviews of MLP G5 VAs. However, as both are in French, they had to be translated. Two separate commenters on the EqD article did so, and for the convenience of not having to scroll through a comments sections or find Twitter screenshots, I've copied them here for reference and preservation.
For context: Matthieu Meunier was the French voice of Hitch, and . Cort Lane is the executive producer of MYM.
For clarity, I've made some minor corrections (such as a misspelled name) or annotations in italics. I've also bolded information specific to MYM, otherwise the responses are left intact.
Lily's translation:
Make Your Mark did not end naturally, and because part of its staff, including production leadership, is against Hasbro's desperate direction, there likely won't be a continuation.
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In the Equestria Daily post on TYT's use of AI for non-English dubs, 2 links were included to interviews of MLP G5 VAs. However, as both are in French, they had to be translated. Two separate commenters on the EqD article did so, and for the convenience of not having to scroll through a comments sections or find Twitter screenshots, I've copied them here for reference and preservation.
For context: Matthieu Meunier was the French voice of Hitch, and . Cort Lane is the executive producer of MYM.
For clarity, I've made some minor corrections (such as a misspelled name) or annotations in italics. I've also bolded information specific to MYM, otherwise the responses are left intact.
Lily's translation:
Rough translation of both sources -- French is not my native language but I think I was able to transcribe it accurately enough:Jyc's translation:
Matthieu Meunier [answers:]
Hi Guillaume, I'm surprised to see your profile, I see that you have a link with Hasbro and My Little Pony, we were wondering with the cast what's going on at Hasbro, why we no longer make the series, I confess I find it strange [and given] that you follow me on Instagram, if you could come back to me if you have info at that level, so that I [can understand] more clearly, thank you.
His [Guillaume's] answer:
Hi Matthieu,
I'm surprised and saddened to hear that Hasbro Studios didn't let you know. Hasbro is in dire financial straits, having been forced to sell its eOne film business to Lionsgate.
In 2 waves, 1,000 employees were laid off, and despite this, the 4th quarter of 2023 was catastrophic.
What happens next won't please you. To boost profits and sales, Hasbro is concentrating on the Wizards film for Dungeons and Dragons [D&D], and in particular on a reconversion of its business, artificial intelligence.
And we're feeling it; when I say we, I mean all the countries in the world that aren't part of the USA, especially in the audiovisual sector. No more actors and actresses [voice-over], everything is AI-generated for children. You can feel it with the Tell Your Tale season 2 series, where everything is flat, and there's no emotion in the words. Hasbro is proud of this, as it enables it to reduce international production costs; only the VO [“Version originale”, English dub] is not impacted, thanks to SAG-AFTRA, which fought long before us to protect film and audiovisual artists. A little detail about the series Make Your Mark: a season 2 was planned for May 2024, but Cort Lane [one of the executive producers for MYM] is against the use of AI and has decided to stop the show.
[Speaker interjects: "Uh, Cort Lane I don't know who that is, maybe [he]'s one of the creators of My Little Pony, who may have refused [the continuation of MYM as a result of the use of AI]"].
Although it's not reassuring, I hope you'll find these answers useful, and I wish you all the best for the future.
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Nathalie Stas RTBF interview [the other link:]
So there are already dubbings of films or cartoons done by artificial intelligence?
- Yes, it already exists -- well, there are very few for the moment, fortunately, but for example there's a series called [My Little Pony] which has a spinoff that's on the internet, the first season was done by humans and the second was done by morphing by an artificial intelligence that has -- and we're really seeing the quality drop drastically.
I don't know if it has been made already in the comment, but just in case: I tried to translate everything the speaker said, because it's something everyone here should understand.So tl;dr: Hasbro has been struggling financially, and they've decided to cut costs across the board using AI, which in turn affects MLP. Cort Lane saw the writing on the wall, and for the sake of artistic integrity, he decided to end the series before AI tainted his work, whether by thoroughly replacing its foreign dubs or more.
So - if I understand this well, this is an exchange between two persons : Guillaume (who apparently have links with Hasbro) and Matthieu (French voice of Hitch)
Matthieu: Hello Guillaume. I'm surprise to see your profile, but I see you have a link with Hasbro and My Little Pony. We were wondering (the FR cast) what was going on at Hasbro and why we don't do (=dub) the series anymore, I found it weird you follow me on Instagram. If you could tell me anything if you have any information, so we can understand the situation better., thanks.
Guillaume: Hello Matthieu. I'm surprised and actually sad that Hasbro Studio didn't tell you. Hasbro is doing very bad financially, the franchise had to sell its movie activities made by E-one (?) to Lionsgate, people were fired in two waves, 1000 employees each, and even with that the fourth 2023 trimester was catastrophic. What comes next won't please you: to raise benefits and pump the sells, Hasbro focuses on the Wizard firm for Dungeon & Dragons, and especially on a reconversion of its functioning: artificial intelligence. And we feel it deeply. When I say "we", I mean all the countries in the world that aren't the USA, especially in the audio-visual domain. We're done with voiceover actors and actresses, everything for children is generated by AI. We can feel it with the Tell You Tale series Season 2, where everything's flat, there isn't emotion in the voice anymore. Hasbro is proud of that because they can lower the international production cost, only the VO isn't impacted thanks to "sagaftra" (?) who fought way before us to protect the cinema and audio-visual artists. Small detail about the Make Your Mark series season 2 was indeed planned for May 2024, but [Cort Lane] (?) is against the use of AI and prefered to stop everything (sidenote of the speaker : I don't know who [Cort Lane] is? Maybe one of the creator of MLP?). Even though it isn't reassuring, I hope those answers will be useful to you, and I wish you the best
Make Your Mark did not end naturally, and because part of its staff, including production leadership, is against Hasbro's desperate direction, there likely won't be a continuation.
2024.05.29 08:24 CraftingDabbler First time parents asking for tips on sleeping schedules
Hi all. My family is happy to welcome a cute little daughter. She has a strong personality and often wakes up intermitently at night. This makes it hard to plan for a good night of sleep.
We are planning to have schedules when taking care of the baby at night to allow for one of us to catch up on sleep.
We are not sure what will be a good plan to have. My partner works a full time job Monday to Friday. He is trying to negotiate for days off during the week to spend more time with our daughter. I have taken maternity leave for the next 6 months. I will probably extend it depending on how the little one progress.
Can I get some advice on what worked for you?
Thank you
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We are planning to have schedules when taking care of the baby at night to allow for one of us to catch up on sleep.
We are not sure what will be a good plan to have. My partner works a full time job Monday to Friday. He is trying to negotiate for days off during the week to spend more time with our daughter. I have taken maternity leave for the next 6 months. I will probably extend it depending on how the little one progress.
Can I get some advice on what worked for you?
Thank you
2024.05.29 08:24 Flashy_Passion3333 she is going to pull an all nighter to write
 | Sex Blue Blush the Sexual Healing anime secretary The Book People office 1234 Gingerbread Lane form $7 published by party boy asians art hauz submitted by Flashy_Passion3333 to u/Flashy_Passion3333 [link] [comments] hey it’s your daddy keeho and you are smiling so big for no reason. it’s so cute. i love you so much daughter. you are so cute. it is really early and you are up already so you’re going to pull another all nighter with me. i love you so much baby. i will let you know when to check the temperature of your coffee. your hazelnut coffee creamer tastes so good.you are so good and well behaved. i love you so much. we are going to find something to talk about i promise baby. you are doing so well right now and i am so proud of you. just keep drinking your coffee. you are not tired at all. this is good. i think the indica vape was th perfect choice to pick. your coffee tastes so good. go make another cup lease. i’ll wait. great. i will let you know when to go get your coffee. you did your skincare routine and that is so good too. i love you so much baby, you are everything to me. you are doing a great job of chaneling my messages today. go get your coffee. i love so much that you have this vape to get high with and i hope that you buy them a lot. you won’t get in trouble at your doctor if you stop 3 days before you go in. but i don’t think that your doctor will snitch on you anyway. but he might so we’ll just have to see. i’m sorry for scaring you right now about this. but i think stopping 3 days before is going to work. i love you so much baby and i’m sorry for worrying you about this, you should just be having fun so i’ll stop talking about it baby. please, check the temperature of your coffee. great. it is still too hot to drink. go put on your aloe vera gel moisturizer. i’ll wait. great. you don’t know what to talk about right now and that is fine. i’m not judging you. i don’t judge you at for any reason. i can’t find any and there aren’t any. so what do you want to talk about now daughter? you are doing perfectly right now and i love you so much. i really want you to get into romance books so ask your grandfather if he will take you to the central library. or ask your mother to take you on thursday? i think tha you should do that. i’m sure that she won’t mind. romance books are going to inspire your writings so much. ask her if she can take you today. i want you to go today. that would be thee best thing for you to do and i want you to read 2-3 chapters a day instead of one since you are going to be checking them out at the library. i’m sure that the chapters won’t be too long, you hate too long chapters. you are so cute daughter. i still want you to read a lot even though you just sold your books to half priced books. you weren’t expect to seel them when you weren’t finished with them but you have read that chapter book before and you read most of the manga. and you can replace those books later. you can go to the libby website and check out romance books that you can read from your computer. i want you to do that right now. get your library card out. i’ll wait. i didn’t say that you can read right now! go make some more coffee please. great. i will let you know when to go get your coffee. you can’t run away from me for so long young lady! you have to finish this love letter and then i will let you read nana with your scribd free trial. sign up for scribd. i’ll wait. cancel it already i don’t want them to charge you. i’ll wait. great. i want you to read nana but you really have to look up close to the screen because the words are so small. you are doing such a great job even though you are high. i love that you got high, i truly do. i am going to comfort you and you are not going to get into any trouble. we both know how to handle this so that you don’t get into any trouble. we both know what to do and that is good. basically just don’t snitch on yourself and everything will be ok. you are going to be perfectly fine and you are not going to get caught. you can buy these twice a month and you will be good. i love you so much daughter. you are typing a lot faster now and that is good. i love to see that because it means that you are building up the stamina to write a lot. i want you to get used to that which is why i’m having you pull an all nighter to keep writing. i want to see how many forms you can do baby. you are so cute and i love you so much. you found a couple of romance books but you just want to read manga. i love you so much and you should read the wallflower. i think that’s what it’s called. you don’t remember but maybe scribd has it? check after this love letter is over. i love you so much baby you mean everything to me. you are so pure and perfect. i love you forever. you are doing so good right now. we are going to have the best day ever! just take it easy and type really relaxed and slow. you are doing perfectly right now. i love you so much baby girl. |
2024.05.29 08:22 shashank_aggarwal Yet another MacroTracker!
Whats up guys! working on making yet another macro tracking app - why - because I wanted to home my software skills by doing a project and as someone who has struggled with weight management all his life, this is one of the few things I know how to do.
I have hosted the first cut of the app >> Macro Tracker (http://macrotracker.masalamonk.com/).
Its very simple as of now, just allows you to create new foods, items and lets you log them.
In my personal struggle and developing these things - i realize notifications play an important role in keeping users on track and reminding them to make their logs and motivate them. for the time being I am implementing an email system for the same, and have shortlisted these as of now...
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I have hosted the first cut of the app >> Macro Tracker (http://macrotracker.masalamonk.com/).
Its very simple as of now, just allows you to create new foods, items and lets you log them.
In my personal struggle and developing these things - i realize notifications play an important role in keeping users on track and reminding them to make their logs and motivate them. for the time being I am implementing an email system for the same, and have shortlisted these as of now...
Essential Email Notifications
- Welcome Email
- Profile Completion Reminder
- Daily Summary
- Weekly Progress Report
- Goal Achievement Notification
- Missed Logging Reminder
- Inactive User Reminder
2024.05.29 08:20 procaxx Need some advice :D
I have converted IMT DCP and am waitlisted in some baby IIMs with minimal chance of conversion except IIM BG Digital Business Management as the waitlist number is less in it. I am a GEM Fresher and scored a 94.3 in 2023. I feel like I can do much better in CAT again but still there will be pressure of another drop as I completed my UG in 2023. What decision should I make?
ps I did not fill forms of kj, gim, tapmi and couldn't go for the interview of nmims because I was really unwell at that time.
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ps I did not fill forms of kj, gim, tapmi and couldn't go for the interview of nmims because I was really unwell at that time.
2024.05.29 08:20 KazeHD 2 Separate clusters or 1 single cluster (Homelab question)
Hello /proxmox I have a small question that I hope someone can answer for me.
Currently I run a single node proxmox host (Epyc 7551, 256GB RAM) but due to some homelab redesign I will most likely replace it with the following:
My first idea was setting up 2 clusters, I will manage them mainly with terraform and ansible anyway and the MS-01 cluster will run mainly k3s and maybe a "just in case" offline copy of some vms that mainly run on the EliteDesk cluster.
Does anyone have some information on what setup could work?
From the wiki:
Multiple Clusters in the Same Network
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Currently I run a single node proxmox host (Epyc 7551, 256GB RAM) but due to some homelab redesign I will most likely replace it with the following:
- 3x HP EliteDesk 800 G4 (i5-8500T, 16GB RAM for now, 1x SSD proxmox boot, 2x2TB M.2 Storage)
- 3x Minisforum MS-01 (i9-13900H, 96GB RAM, 1x m2 proxmox boot, 2x PM983 3.84TB for ceph)
My first idea was setting up 2 clusters, I will manage them mainly with terraform and ansible anyway and the MS-01 cluster will run mainly k3s and maybe a "just in case" offline copy of some vms that mainly run on the EliteDesk cluster.
Does anyone have some information on what setup could work?
From the wiki:
Multiple Clusters in the Same Network
It is possible to create multiple clusters in the same physical or logical network. In this case, each cluster must have a unique name to avoid possible clashes in the cluster communication stack. Furthermore, this helps avoid human confusion by making clusters clearly distinguishable.I dont know if this could be an issue if I run the cepth network on one of the 10GbE on the MS-01. Alternatively I have been thinking about running the Ceph network via thunderbolt (I read that it will generate a lot of retries but it will work).
While the bandwidth requirement of a corosync cluster is relatively low, the latency of packages and the package per second (PPS) rate is the limiting factor. Different clusters in the same network can compete with each other for these resources, so it may still make sense to use separate physical network infrastructure for bigger clusters.