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What kind of games are healthy for health and why? #indoorgames #healthylifestyle #games #boardgames
Greetings! Today, we delve into the fascinating world of healthy games and their positive impact on your well-being, offering both entertainment and wellness.
🔸 Physical Engagement: Active games like dance, sports simulations, and virtual reality encourage movement, boosting cardiovascular health.
🔸 Cognitive Challenges: Puzzle-solving games and strategy-based options stimulate brain function, enhancing memory and critical thinking.
🔸 Stress Relief: Relaxing games, such as simulations and nature exploration, provide a calming escape from daily stressors.
🔸 Social Interaction: Multiplayer games foster connections with friends and family, nurturing social bonds and reducing isolation.
🔸 Emotional Wellness: Story-driven games offer emotional engagement, aiding in emotional expression and empathy.
🔸 Mindfulness Promotion: Meditation and mindfulness games cultivate relaxation and focus, supporting mental well-being.
🔸 Lifelong Learning: Educational games enhance knowledge acquisition and skill development in an engaging manner. While these insights lay a foundation, remember that individual preferences vary. Explore games that align with your interests and well-being goals. Celebrate the blend of entertainment and holistic wellness, and explore more insights on mindful gaming at RaphaCure's resources. For professional guidance and tools, download our mobile app: 📱 Android: http://bit.ly/3JACQOb 🍎 Apple: https://apple.co/3I0QKbe #MindfulGaming #HealthyEntertainment #PhysicalActivity #CognitiveStimulation #StressRelief #SocialInteraction #EmotionalWellness #Mindfulness #LifelongLearning #HolisticWellness #WellnessJourney #EmpowerYourHealth #WellnessInsights #NourishYourBody #HealthyHabits #WellnessMotivation #RaphaCure healthy game benefits gaming health benefits healthy eating games healthy vs unhealthy game are games healthy healthy games healthy games for adults healthy games online healthy games for the brain health games health games online health games for the classroom health games for high school health games for middle school health games for the classroom online healthy gamer gg,mental health,health,healthy food,healthy,healthy food for kids,healthy gaming,healthy and unhealthy eating.,healthy habits,mental health awareness,healthy eating,healthy gaming habits,healthy unhealthy foods,healthy vs unhealthy food,eat healthy food song for kids,healthy food names,video games healthy,foods for eye health,health video games,healthy food song for kids,are shrimp healthy,how to be a healthy gamer healthy games for well-being mindful gaming benefits physical activity through games cognitive challenges in gaming stress relief through gaming social interaction in games emotional wellness through gaming mindfulness promotion through games educational games for learning holistic wellness through gaming mindful entertainment empower your health wellness journey holistic health insights entertainment choices
#Greetings! Today#we delve into the fascinating world of healthy games and their positive impact on your well-being#offering both entertainment and wellness.#🔸 Physical Engagement: Active games like dance#sports simulations#and virtual reality encourage movement#boosting cardiovascular health.#🔸 Cognitive Challenges: Puzzle-solving games and strategy-based options stimulate brain function#enhancing memory and critical thinking.#🔸 Stress Relief: Relaxing games#such as simulations and nature exploration#provide a calming escape from daily stressors.#🔸 Social Interaction: Multiplayer games foster connections with friends and family#nurturing social bonds and reducing isolation.#🔸 Emotional Wellness: Story-driven games offer emotional engagement#aiding in emotional expression and empathy.#🔸 Mindfulness Promotion: Meditation and mindfulness games cultivate relaxation and focus#supporting mental well-being.#🔸 Lifelong Learning: Educational games enhance knowledge acquisition and skill development in an engaging manner.#While these insights lay a foundation#remember that individual preferences vary. Explore games that align with your interests and well-being goals.#Celebrate the blend of entertainment and holistic wellness#and explore more insights on mindful gaming at RaphaCure's resources.#For professional guidance and tools#download our mobile app:#📱 Android: http://bit.ly/3JACQOb#🍎 Apple: https://apple.co/3I0QKbe#MindfulGaming#HealthyEntertainment#PhysicalActivity
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kithj · 8 months
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games (mostly text-based) about houses and places-- exploring them, haunting them, feeding them:
childhood homes (and why we hate them) - after a decade, you return home.
return - a text-based horror game about coming home.
singing from the far side of the hill - about a trans woman, homeless after a bad breakup, who rents a stranger's spare room. it's a decision she comes to regret.
anatomy - Explore a suburban house, collect cassette tapes, study the physiology of domestic architecture.
leave house - leave house
the open house - We at Northtree Real Estate (in partnership with Optix Dynamix Labs) are proud to present our new, state-of-the-art, open house simulator!  Come and take a quick tour of 15615 Hollow Oak Lane, a familiar and comfortable showcase home in one of our premier developments!
what girls do in the dark - This little game is based off one of the greatest fears they had as a teenage girl: showing up late to a stranger's slumber party.
unbecoming - a sonically-textured interactive horror fiction exploring cycles of trauma and unspeakable forces of nature in a mythic rural American landscape.
13 laurel road - an interactive fiction game about the relationships we have with places and reconciling with trauma. You play as a young man named Noah who has been tasked with picking up some things from his cousin’s old house.
domvs - a gothic mystery game in which you rely on your environment to uncover the truth.
flesh, blood, & concrete - you find yourself in a vast, empty apartment complex.
i am still here - a short, unconventional ghost story and vignette reflecting on the end of a long lockdown.
vacant - Film a ghost-hunting show.
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DAILY DOSE: Hurrican Idalia closes in on Florida coast; Japan frets reputational damage over wastewater release.
Hurricane Idalia, now a Category 4 storm, is heading for Florida’s Big Bend region, an area still recovering from last year’s Hurricane Ian. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has labeled it as “unprecedented” due to its path. Early Wednesday, Idalia was close to Cedar Key and Tallahassee, moving north. Florida officials, including Governor DeSantis, have urged coastal residents to…
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A simulated image of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s future observations toward the center of our galaxy, spanning less than 1 percent of the total area of Roman’s Galactic Bulge Time-Domain Survey. The simulated stars were drawn from the Besançon Galactic Model.
Exploring the Changing Universe with the Roman Space Telescope
The view from your backyard might paint the universe as an unchanging realm, where only twinkling stars and nearby objects, like satellites and meteors, stray from the apparent constancy. But stargazing through NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will offer a front row seat to a dazzling display of cosmic fireworks sparkling across the sky.
Roman will view extremely faint infrared light, which has longer wavelengths than our eyes can see. Two of the mission’s core observing programs will monitor specific patches of the sky. Stitching the results together like stop-motion animation will create movies that reveal changing objects and fleeting events that would otherwise be hidden from our view.
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Watch this video to learn about time-domain astronomy and how time will be a key element in NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s galactic bulge survey. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
This type of science, called time-domain astronomy, is difficult for telescopes that have smaller views of space. Roman’s large field of view will help us see huge swaths of the universe. Instead of always looking at specific things and events astronomers have already identified, Roman will be able to repeatedly observe large areas of the sky to catch phenomena scientists can't predict. Then astronomers can find things no one knew were there!
One of Roman’s main surveys, the Galactic Bulge Time-Domain Survey, will monitor hundreds of millions of stars toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Astronomers will see many of the stars appear to flash or flicker over time.
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This animation illustrates the concept of gravitational microlensing. When one star in the sky appears to pass nearly in front of another, the light rays of the background source star are bent due to the warped space-time around the foreground star. The closer star is then a virtual magnifying glass, amplifying the brightness of the background source star, so we refer to the foreground star as the lens star. If the lens star harbors a planetary system, then those planets can also act as lenses, each one producing a short change in the brightness of the source. Thus, we discover the presence of each exoplanet, and measure its mass and how far it is from its star. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab 
That can happen when something like a star or planet moves in front of a background star from our point of view. Because anything with mass warps the fabric of space-time, light from the distant star bends around the nearer object as it passes by. That makes the nearer object act as a natural magnifying glass, creating a temporary spike in the brightness of the background star’s light. That signal lets astronomers know there’s an intervening object, even if they can’t see it directly.
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This artist’s concept shows the region of the Milky Way NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s Galactic Bulge Time-Domain Survey will cover – relatively uncharted territory when it comes to planet-finding. That’s important because the way planets form and evolve may be different depending on where in the galaxy they’re located. Our solar system is situated near the outskirts of the Milky Way, about halfway out on one of the galaxy’s spiral arms. A recent Kepler Space Telescope study showed that stars on the fringes of the Milky Way possess fewer of the most common planet types that have been detected so far. Roman will search in the opposite direction, toward the center of the galaxy, and could find differences in that galactic neighborhood, too.
Using this method, called microlensing, Roman will likely set a new record for the farthest-known exoplanet. That would offer a glimpse of a different galactic neighborhood that could be home to worlds quite unlike the more than 5,500 that are currently known. Roman’s microlensing observations will also find starless planets, black holes, neutron stars, and more!
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This animation shows a planet crossing in front of, or transiting, its host star and the corresponding light curve astronomers would see. Using this technique, scientists anticipate NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could find 100,000 new worlds. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/Chris Smith (USRA/GESTAR)
Stars Roman sees may also appear to flicker when a planet crosses in front of, or transits, its host star as it orbits. Roman could find 100,000 planets this way! Small icy objects that haunt the outskirts of our own solar system, known as Kuiper belt objects, may occasionally pass in front of faraway stars Roman sees, too. Astronomers will be able to see how much water the Kuiper belt objects have because the ice absorbs specific wavelengths of infrared light, providing a “fingerprint” of its presence. This will give us a window into our solar system’s early days.
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This animation visualizes a type Ia supernova.
Roman’s High Latitude Time-Domain Survey will look beyond our galaxy to hunt for type Ia supernovas. These exploding stars originate from some binary star systems that contain at least one white dwarf – the small, hot core remnant of a Sun-like star. In some cases, the dwarf may siphon material from its companion. This triggers a runaway reaction that ultimately detonates the thief once it reaches a specific point where it has gained so much mass that it becomes unstable.
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NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will see thousands of exploding stars called supernovae across vast stretches of time and space. Using these observations, astronomers aim to shine a light on several cosmic mysteries, providing a window onto the universe’s distant past. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Since these rare explosions each peak at a similar, known intrinsic brightness, astronomers can use them to determine how far away they are by simply measuring how bright they appear. Astronomers will use Roman to study the light of these supernovas to find out how quickly they appear to be moving away from us.
By comparing how fast they’re receding at different distances, scientists can trace cosmic expansion over time. This will help us understand whether and how dark energy – the unexplained pressure thought to speed up the universe’s expansion – has changed throughout the history of the universe.
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will survey the same areas of the sky every few days. Researchers will mine this data to identify kilonovas – explosions that happen when two neutron stars or a neutron star and a black hole collide and merge. When these collisions happen, a fraction of the resulting debris is ejected as jets, which move near the speed of light. The remaining debris produces hot, glowing, neutron-rich clouds that forge heavy elements, like gold and platinum. Roman’s extensive data will help astronomers better identify how often these events occur, how much energy they give off, and how near or far they are.
And since this survey will repeatedly observe the same large vista of space, scientists will also see sporadic events like neutron stars colliding and stars being swept into black holes. Roman could even find new types of objects and events that astronomers have never seen before!
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No Man's Sky - Game Corner
No Man’s Sky – Game Corner
There are very few redemption stories in the gaming industry as satisfying to behold as that of No Man’s sky, I can’t claim to have been disappointed on release by how little it lived up to its potential or how lacking it was in fulfilling its promises but I can say with confidence, that it is now a very different and much more complete experience, succeeding in achieving its initial dreams and…
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evilminji · 8 months
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As I played No Man's Sky... It HIT Me.
My third eye is opened and I have reached a stage of enlightenment that's leaving me GIDDY. Holy fuckin shit.
Danny own SPACE GAMES~☆🎇✨️🌠
"Yeah, obviously?" you say, a little confused.
But stop an THINK about it. He can go INTO games! Doomed is a glitchy, limited, online mmo. Not some single player triple A. There are Space Simulators.
Sandbox games where you explore the galaxy.
Literally NOTHING stopping HIM from becoming a game developer. Hiring tech ghosts. Alien ghosts. Alien TECH ghosts. And producing an underground hit.
Sitting in the virtual, on an alien planet, in his space suit and just... listening to the wind. The pattern of toxic rain against the habitat.
The sense of PEACE he must feel? Just turn on creative mode or pick a peaceful sandbox game and just? Get to work. Terraform a planet. Built a settlement. Farm in a habitat on Mars. Slip into some VR game and just? Hang out on the orbital space station.
I can't even put it into words? How emotional I am kinda getting? Just imagining him step through a screen and onto alien grass. Just a big old peaceful field of alien flora, beneath an alien sky. No responsibilities. Just Space.
Getting to explore the cosmos and still come home. Not having to choose between Amity and the stars. Making some little habitat with knickknacks and a bunk, that he can just go hang out in. Listen to the sounds of an alien world. Sleep in a far off galaxy and be home for breakfast.
God he would GLOW. His joy would overflow.
The only thing I'd honestly worry about is his Obsession and the Fenton Family Fixation Tendency kicking in. Getting addicted to serene, seretonin-producing Fantasy, over stressful, anxiety-producing Reality. It would be understandable. And something to look out for.
Because it wouldn't even be insidious or malicious action. Just the nature of "this one is calming and feels nice" vs "this one is stressful" would do it. Who WOULD want to leave? But... you gotta balance. Because you aren't just ghost. You can't just wrap yourself in Space like a safety blanket. No matter HOW soothing and awesome it is.
But good God is he gonna have SO much practice for his eventual lair. Bet his virtual Bases are IMMACULATE.
@hdgnj @nerdpoe @the-witchhunter
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Writing ideas
Some writing ideas if you don´t know what to write about.
1. "Time-Traveler's Journal": Explore a story where a journal enables time travel, and its pages reveal secrets of the past and future to those who possess it.
2. "Virtual Reality Realities": Delve into a world where virtual reality simulations become a part of daily life, exploring the consequences and the blurred lines between real and virtual.
3. "The Library of Lost Stories": Imagine a magical library that collects forgotten stories, and follow a group of characters as they uncover tales that should never have been lost.
4. "Quantum Love Letters": Dive into a romance where love letters transcend time and space, connecting two souls across multiple dimensions.
5. "The Sentient City": Uncover a city with a mind of its own, where buildings communicate and influence events, and the urban landscape becomes a living, breathing entity.
6. "The Memory Exchange": In a society where memories can be traded, follow a protagonist on a journey to recover their stolen past and the secrets hidden within.
7. "The Elemental Heir": Explore a world where people are born with the power to control one of the elements and join a young heir in discovering their elemental abilities.
8. "The Clockwork Companions": Step into a steampunk realm where clockwork creatures serve as loyal companions, raising questions about the nature of artificial intelligence and friendship.
9. "The Echo Chamber": In a near-future setting, a mysterious technology creates an echo chamber where truths and lies blend, forcing the characters to question their reality.
10. "The Seer's Sketchbook": Follow a seer who can predict the future through their artwork, uncovering the unfolding destiny of the world one sketch at a time.
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can I make a request for obey me? How the 7 brothers would flirt with a female mc? thanks!!!
How would the brothers flirt with MC
Author’s note: I usually would do only 3, but I couldn’t choose so I just did all of them <3
You can check pt. 2 with other characters here
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1. Lucifer:
Lucifer's flirting style with mc includes a balance of refinement and intellectual charm. He values intelligence and elegance and appreciates those qualities on a person.
When flirting with her, Lucifer would often invite her to formal events, treating her like a lady. He would extend his arm for a graceful dance or engage her in sophisticated conversations during lavish parties.
Lucifer's compliments would focus on her intellect, wit, and ability to handle complex matters.
He would appreciate her for that, acknowledging her opinions and valuing her insights.
His admiration for her would manifest through thoughtful gestures, such as presenting her with rare books or inviting her to join him in discussions about literature, history or other topics.
In private moments, however, Lucifer might reveal his vulnerable side, opening up about the pressures of his role as the Avatar of Pride and expressing how mc’s presence brings him solace.
He might engage her in philosophical debates, relishing the intellectual simulation their conversations provide.
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2. Mammon:
His flirtatious behavior towards mc is filled with playful banter and a hint of protectiveness.
He adores mc and is often torn between wanting to impress her and teasing her relentlessly.
He would refer to her as “Princess” or “Darlin’”, playfully using terms like these to establish a sense of familiarity and affection.
Mammon’s attempts at impressing her would involve flashy gifts or extravagant gestures. He might sweep her off her feet with surprises, like organizing a private fireworks display or reserving an entire amusement park for a day of exclusive fun.
Despite his nature, his possessiveness would become evident when other people show interest in mc. He would make it his mission to get all of her attention, constantly reminding her of his affection and playfully challenging anyone who dares to come close.
While his flirting includes teasing and cheeky compliments about mc’s appearance, he also has moments of vulnerability where he reveals his fears and insecurities.
Being the Avatar of Greed, he might struggle with self-stem and worry that he isn’t enough for mc.
In these moments, mc’s reassurance and genuine care would mean the world to him, and he would shower her with affection, showcasing his genuine feelings.
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3. Leviathan:
Levi’s approach to flirting with mc revolves around their shared interests and virtual escapades.
He appreciates her understanding and acceptance of his passion for games and anime, finding solace in her presence.
When flirting, Levi would invite her to gaming sessions, exploring various virtual worlds together and experiencing thrilling adventures side by side.
He would discuss strategy and tactics with her, valuing her insights and appreciating her ability to think strategically.
Levi might recommend new games or anime that he thinks she would enjoy, taking pleasure in introducing her to his favorite titles.
In the virtual realm, he would be more confident and expressive, allowing their connection to flourish.
As their bond deepens, Levi might shyly confess his affection, expressing how grateful he is to have found someone who appreciates his hobbies and understands him.
He would reveal the extent of his vulnerability, sharing stories of his struggles with social interactions and the comfort he finds in their companionship.
In these moments, Levi’s affectionate side shines through, and he becomes more open and expressive about his feelings.
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4. Satan:
His flirting style centers around intellectual and literary pursuits.
As an avid reader, Satan is drawn to her intellect and curiosity. He finds joy in their shared love for books and knowledge, viewing her as a kindred spirit.
When flirting, Satan would recommend books, poems, or thought-provoking articles that he thinks mc would appreciate, sparking engaging discussions between them.
They might spend time in the library together, exchanging ideas and delving into deep conversations about their favorite authors or literary theories.
Satan would value her insights and opinions, seeking her perspectives on various subjects. His compliments would focus on her intelligence, insightfulness, and the stimulating discussions they have.
His affectionate side would surface when they are alone, away from the prying eyes of his demon brothers.
In these private moments, he would reveal his vulnerabilities, sharing personal stories and embracing her as a trusted confidant.
He might express his gratitude for her presence in his life, describing how she brings balance to his sometimes chaotic emotions.
Satan’s flirting would Inter wine with profound conversations, creating a deep emotional connection between them.
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5. Asmodeus:
Asmo would employ his instinct for glamour and beauty to captivate mc.
He finds joy in adorning others with his fashion expertise and takes pride in enhancing their appearance. When flirting, Asmo would offer fashion advice, helping her choose stylish outfits that accentuate her features and personality.
He might even design unique ensembles for her, showcasing his creativity and attention to detail.
Asmo would plan spa days or makeovers, pampering mc with luxurious treatments that make her feel like a queen.
He would compliment her on her beauty, highlighting her elegance and grace. As the Avatar of Lust, his flirtatious remarks would often revolve around her physical appearance, but he would also emphasize the beauty he sees within her, appreciating her inner radiance.
Beyond the superficial, Asmo is also caring and affectionate. He would create a safe space for mc, encouraging her to open up about her dreams, desires and insecurities.
He would showe her with compliments, recognizing her strengths and making her feel cherished and desired.
Asmo would revel in romantic gestures, believing that love should be celebrated and expressed in a bold way.
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6. Beelzebub:
His flirting style revolves around shared meals and engaging in physical activities together.
He find comfort in their companionship and appreciates mc’s understanding of his insatiable appetite.
When flirting, Beel would invite her to try delicious foods, cooking for her or taking her to the best entries in the demon realm.
They might embark on culinary adventures, discovering unique flavors and bonding over shared gastronomic experiences. Beel might challenge her to eating contests, playfully competing with her while sharing hearty laughs.
Through these activities, he would express his desire to experience the hoys of life with her by his side.
In addition to this, Beel would encourage her to participate in physical activities like sports, workouts, our outdoor adventures.
He would cherish their time together and celebrate their shared interests. Beel’s flirtatious gestures would often be accompanied by his infectious laughter and warmth, creating and atmosphere of happiness and friendship.
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7. Belphegor
Belphie’s flirtatious behavior towards mc is infused with humor, laziness, and a touch of mischief.
He often appears uninterested but secretly keeps an eye on her, observing her every move.
When flirting, Belphie would playfully tease her, pretending to be uninterested while dropping hints of his affection to catch her attention.
He might engage in witty banter, using his dry wit and sarcasm to make her laugh. Belphie would suggest fun and relaxed activities that cater to their shared laziness, such as napping together, binge-watching shows, or enjoying lazy afternoons under a shared blanket.
In these moments, he would create a comfortable and lighthearted atmosphere, allowing mc to feel at ease in his presence.
Belphie’s flirtation would often involve subtle gestures that express his care and protectiveness.
He might fall asleep next to mc, subconsciously seeking her warmth and companionship. His mischief would give away to moments of vulnerability, where he reveals his true emotions and the depth of his feelings.
Belphie would cherish mc’s ability to accept him for who he is and would shower her with affectionate gestures that reflect his genuine care and admiration.
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sophie-frm-mars · 1 month
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Into the projected corn field
I dunno I just feel like before I can even form an opinion on the Fallout TV series I have to do something to try and get through the haze of disgust, emptiness, anger, nausea and desperation that I feel sitting at home alone watching a TV show based on the insipid corporatised franchise that was based on the highly original and artful world in which one of the (and then two of the, and then New Vegas of the) best games ever made were set in. I'm not feeling any of those feelings at the show, I just have to feel all those feelings before I can feel any feelings about the show, because everything being made is Intellectual Property instead of art, and we've spent all this time discussing AI art when everything being made is already being made by the algorithmic logics of capital. All the same things we find troubling in the idea of inhuman heuristics deciding what art is produced and how and by who are already true - we aren't watching a show about the hubris of our society and nuclear annihilation because someone (anyone) thought there would be something poignant to say in it, something to explore in our moment, we're watching it because Amazon executives knew that if they made it we'd watch and go "look, ghouls! like in the thing! and mutants! like the thing from the thing!"
The original Fallout games were made in and around and after the neoliberal end of history, the ultimate period of peace and prosperity in western capitalist society and imagined an absurd world based on the penultimate period of american imperialist peace and prosperity playing out into an almost inevitable post-apocalyptic nightmare world where the same rubrick of control and domination that led to the destruction of society in the first place constantly tries to reassert itself over a hobbesian wasteland full of strange, silly, kind, funny, odd people whose human tendency towards care and altruism makes an endless mockery of the kill-or-be-killed nature of the wasteland that mocks it right back.
In the first episode the vault dwellers gather in a simulated corn field. It's an actual corn field, they're growing actual corn in it, but the horizon and sky are projected onto the vault walls to create the only wider world the subterranean human beings will ever see, and I just... hope that someone gets what I hope anyone ever gets out of art no matter how it's produced. I hope it makes you realise that love and the revolution are the only meanings in being alive, and I hope you get that from Rothko and I hope you get that from EpicLlama's Midjourney feature film sponsored by Dogecoin, and I hope you get that from Akira and I hope you get that from Spy Kids 3D. I just think about being in a moment right between the pandemic and the collapse of the conglomerate capitalist empire watching people on a screen seeing a better world projected on a screen and I feel gut wrenchingly alienated from other human beings, but I acknowledge that could just be me.
How am I supposed to feel about Walton Goggins' performance as a half rotted rubber cowboy man? I don't fucking know man. My opinion is this show is making me derealise.
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The weird and wonderful history of Kowloon as a digital interactive space - Part II
This article is the continuation of a previous post.
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Any comprehensive history of 20th century Hong Kong is not complete without a chapter entirely dedicated to the architectural and urban planning puzzle that was Kowloon Walled City. Quite unlike any other slum in Asia or elsewhere in the world, the extreme conditions under which its inhabitants lived captured the attention of various international journalists and photographers whose reports of this accidental labyrinth, in turn, inspired some of the most remarkable artistic explorations of our time. In this regard, video games did not remain impervious to the powerfully stimulative imagery, as much a reference today as it was when its hardened concrete walls still stood tall.
Kowloon's Gate Suzaku VR - Jetman - 2017
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Kowloon's Gate made a most unexpected comeback twenty years after the original episode via the crowdfunded VR project Suzaku developed by Jetman, a studio founded by and composed almost exclusively of ex-SME/Zeque staff. While it is not the remaster many had hoped for, essentially consisting of a walking simulation through some redesigned locations from the original, it does a commendable job in faithfully replicating its instantly recognizable, light-starved alleyways in competent high-definition. It is also the only VR-compatible entry from this list, granting it a degree of uniqueness over its counterparts.
Stranglehold - Midway/Tiger Hill Productions - 2007
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Stranglehold is the result of a collaboration with Hong Kong movie director John Woo, developed as a direct sequel to his heroic bloodshed classic Hard Boiled, featuring Chow Yun-fat in the role of detective 'Tequilla' Yuen in his unending confrontations with organized crime. One of the game's most unforgettable levels, Slums of Kowloon, takes place during a particularly rainy day, seemingly in those last days when the zone had been emptied of residents and demolition work was well underway. The visual representation of the quarter is suitably evocative, its buildings in complete state of disrepair, the remnants of local businesses or places of prayer still discernible from under the piles of steel and cement rubble.
Resident Evil 6 - Capcom - 2012
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For all its shortcomings, Resident Evil 6 partly succeeds in taking the first two episodes' concept of parallel storylines and realizing it to a much fuller extent. Its choice of different characters translates into entirely different campaigns, locations and playing styles. The very first scene in Chris/Piers' campaign occurs in the fictional Chinese city of Lanshiang, modelled after real-life Hong Kong. The mayhem in the main streets forces the player to take a detour into a location named Poisawan, which bears a striking resemblance to the Kowloon district. Though an unofficial representation, it is among the most skilled replications of the scenery we find in the vast photographic repository of the area. The degree of minutiae with which the district's haphazard electric installation is replicated, alone, suffices to demonstrate a true commitment to authenticity.
Paranormal HK - Ghostpie Studio - 2020
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Few would dispute that Kowloon is, itself, naturally conducive to sentiments of dread and anxiety. Paranormal HK is a 2020 made in China production reviving the defunct neighbourhood in a gripping, blood-curdling contemporary ghost story. The player is the cameraman of a paranormal-themed TV show exploring the zone during the evening of the Zhongyuan festival, a scheme suspiciously akin to that of Akira Ueda's 2004 game, Michigan: Report From Hell. As a result of the thorough research work performed by its creators, as well as the impeccable usage of contemporary 3D graphics techniques to achieve accurate lighting conditions, players may momentarily experience the feeling of walking into a photo of the actual city as it existed in the mid eighties.
Sifu - Sloclap - 2022
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Notwithstanding of its renaissance during the 128-Bit era, the beat 'em up genre is commonly associated with the arcade games of the late 80s and 90s, the period of time when it flourished and, arguably, reached its zenith. The simplicity of controls and ease of access sufficed to attract players to the arcade cabinet, while the frequently extreme levels of difficulty of advanced levels ensured a steady flow of cash for arcade room owners and game development companies alike. Nevertheless, the genre has but perished and, in many aspects, recent years have indeed elevated it to unforeseeable degrees of complexity. Sifu, by Sloclap, synthesizes the elation of digital hand to hand combat simulation with the real-life complexity of mastering a martial art.
As is the case of previous entries in this list, Sifu makes no admitted reference to Kowloon or Hong Kong. However, the designers left little to the imagination in what pertains to their inspirations when taking on the task of constructing the game's environments. Another notable coincidence stems from the fact that this production was made possibly with the support from a celebrated independent game funding group going by the name Kowloon Nights.
Stray - BlueTwelve Studio - 2022
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Stray is one of the most revered independent video games in recent memory, and justifiably so. The long development process yielded many benefits, judging from the consistency and attention to detail that engrossed many an avid player. That the main character is singularly charming feline may have played an equally crucial role. The creators have made no effort to conceal the fact that the notorious Hong Kong district was a pivotal influence to the design of its nameless city. The first indication can be spotted in the game's earliest footage, in which a black cat traverses a street where a particularly conspicuous sign boasted the initials HK. Stray is less concerned with presenting a precise replica of Kowloon than it is about summoning the very essence of its atmosphere. Moreover, in an exquisitely poignant way, its ending lends an entirely new meaning to the term walled city. In the future, robots may well take the place of humans. Invariably, the Walled City is no more. Slitterhead - Bokeh Game Studio - Work in Progress
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An sequence of unconscionable mistakes from the part of Sony Computer Entertainment's management galvanized Keiichiro Toyama to part ways with Japan Studio, as it once was, and establish his own game production label. Their debut title, Slitterhead, is described as a grotesque survival horror experience, a genre within which the author moves with matchless ease. Among the few certainties regarding this project is the fact that it will take place prominently - if not exclusively - within the Kowloon City province. A wide variety of aspects included in the preview footage leave the viewer optimistic as to this being one of the most accomplished portrayals of the district ever seen in a video game. Subtle yet telling signs already demonstrate the creator's in-depth knowledge of the quarter's architecture and history. Take, for instance, the suggestive image of the airplane flying mere meters above the top of the buildings. Although the growth of Kowloon was for the most part ungoverned, buildings did not rise above a certain height, even as inhabitants claimed for increased availability of space. This is due to the fact that airplanes landing at the nearby airport would be required to make their descent at relatively low altitude, performing a tight curve as they soared just above the enclave, thus preventing construction from expanding upwards. Another scene shows a child playing on the rooftops of the buildings, which once again is consistent with the documented habits of residents who, starved for sunlight and open space elsewhere within the city limits, had little alternative than to take the stairs all the way to the top.
Warehouse Kawasaki Arcade
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I would be remiss not to make some form of allusion to Warehouse Kawasaki, an arcade built to replicate the Walled City with unthinkable detail. Though its ultimate purpose was for visitors to engage in digital entertainment, the venue was scrupulously put together. Point in fact, many of the objects used in the construction of the five floor amusement centre were imported directly from Hong Kong. Like so many other Japanese arcades, it closed its doors in 2019.
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In recent years, a rather similar initiative was taken by the Chinese in their attempts to build unique mall spaces. The 文和友 malls in mainland China, found in Changsha, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, attempt to reproduce the walled city aesthetic. Local residents inform me that these are increasingly lacking in foot traffic, for which reason the majority of their stores are closed. Other digital replicas of Kowloon
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A number of other videogames set in or deriving inspiration from Kowloon could not be featured in this article. A frequently cited reference in this context is the action/adventure game Fear Effect, one which I emphatically dispute. No doubt remains as to it being located in a futuristic version of Hong Kong, yet I could discern no parallels with the walled city, save for those scattered second-hand visual motifs that were no doubt imported from sci-fi classics such as Blade Runner or Ghost in the Shell.
The Utelek Complex stage of Deus Ex: Makind Divided presents a similar situation, where the overall atmosphere of the futuristic favela bears some resemblance to Kowloon, without meeting the specificity quota that would warrant a more comprehensive exploration.
The 2004 Shout! original Kowloon High-School Chronicle for the PS2 is a unique case, in that it borrows the city's name despite taking place in a massive, Tokyo underground dungeon that is later revealed to be a maze-like Egyptian pyramid. The odd choice of title remains unclear. Shadowrun: Hong Kong game (screenshot above) contains a very direct mention of Kowloon as the place in which an entire episode comes to pass. Another project still in development, Kowloon's Curse (screenshot below), is following the lead of many popular independent horror games in recent memory by using a visual design and structure that elicits memories of the late Playstation/early Dreamcast era. A short prequel episode was made available earlier this year, for free.
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Additionally, I refrained from mentioning the Kowloon maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, as I perceive both games to be insufficiently relevant to merit study or contemplation.
A space that refuses to be forgotten
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(China rooftop stage from The King of Fighters 2003)
It would be a gross overstatement to claim that Kowloon is a recurring location or level design motif in videogames. The relationship between digital games and the real life ghetto has been one of sporadic references. What makes the subject so engrossing pertains to the quality of the relationship, particularly that of a small cadre from among the titles featured in this article. Kowloon's Gate was one of the most relevant game creations of the 32-Bit era, a game deserving of reverence and cult following inside and outside Japan. Likewise, Shenmue II is the second instalment of a truly ground-breaking and highly advertised series whose production costs alone were unmatched until quite recently.
Moreover, this is an affair that is far from concluded. The unexpectedly high number of allusions to Kowloon in videogames released or revealed just last yet demonstrates that its aesthetic is still very much present in the minds and hearts of artists and designers working in the field. The walled city lives on as a digital demarcation that is certain to resurface time and again in years to come.
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olderthannetfic · 2 months
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I don’t see myself ever posting something like this publicly so here goes:
I am a sexual sadist. My sadism is tied to my sexuality and it always has been. No clue why. I’ve never felt guilt or shame about it because I do not derive any pleasure from unwanted pain infliction. I can’t even watch horror media because even the simulation of graphic unwanted physical harm makes me feel nauseous. Sick to my stomach nauseous. When I hear those actors scream and cry I want to throw up. Rationally I am completely aware it is fake and fictional but my brain can’t help the aversion I feel to unwanted violence of this nature. The only place I can safely explore this facet of myself is in a consensual sexual place with a sub. It’s the most at peace and happy I feel. And of course sexually excited. I can’t explain the psychology behind it I just know it’s always how my brain has worked. The first time I experienced sexual attraction was watching an animated kids movie when I was 8 and someone was bound and crying out and writhing around it made me sexually excited. I don’t know how or why these things happen.
I’m just sending this because I keep seeing this idea that sexual sadism is tied to abuse and that all sadist must be abusing their partners and it just isn’t true. I don’t have the answers as to why my brain was wired this way but I can unequivocally say I would never want to harm someone nonconsensually and that many people speaking on this topic seem to be coming from a place of assumption and ignorance around human sexuality. Admittedly I myself am not knowledgeable as to the whys, I just know I have never felt shame for something I feel is harmless. My partner has not been conditioned by society to be sexually aroused by pain and submission, they just are, same as me in the inverse.
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Heh. This comes up here so often because I'm something of a sadist myself, though far too lazy to actually have a relationship.
People like to fall back on "trauma" because they feel like it legitimizes things, but really, some people are just wired kinky. There will never be a satisfying explanation any more than you can satisfyingly explain why a given person is straight.
And honestly, I think fandom should think a little harder about our extreme love of whump and watching our blorbos cry the next time we're hand-wringing over sadists existing. Just saying.
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lin-squiggly · 4 months
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OKAY! SO!
This guy! Edgin the Bard! Chris pines character from that movie we all liked who melted that one time! I have been given a relation!
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He... isn't a bard?
Like.. he's not, his 5e rules say he is and so does the film, but what he is just doesn't line up with that moniker.
Bards are studious magic users, people who explore the world to discover the secret magics of the arts and nature, while Edgin is more akin to a sharp witted and deceptive individual, able to wile his way in and out of any situation.
What he is, is a rouge with the performer archetype. More specifically he is a spy subclass rouge pretending to be a bard.
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..Let me explain.
Formerly a member of the Harpers, Edgin's role in said organization was primarily one of espionage for the greater good, the preservation of lore and history, and the faulting of evil in the realm where he found it. What better way to get into a position of use to investigate and spy than a bard, a humble scholar only seeking to learn and entertain.
When asked to perform magic? A simple lie about his magic being invisible, a feeling over a spectacle, while also stating his magic is only for nonviolent means, would allow him to use his wit and charisma to simulate the effects of charm person or friends, enough to pass as an eloquent and capable pacifist magician musician. A perfect cover to disguise his true intentions.
Following his abandonment of the Harpers, he kept up the con for his own gain, letting him slip in and heist wherever he desired with his crew, posing as a simple but charming traveling scholar without a violent bone in his body.
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So.. yeah, spy (or maybe mastermind) subclass rouge pretending to be a bard is what I think.
Or maybe just a really shit bard, either way!
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The Old Ball and Chain
Authors Note: So, uh…Was laying down to go to bed and had a thought. Definitely not quite my usual content, so I’m not going to add my taglist just in case this is too heavy for some readers. (Can you tell what part of my cycle I’m in?)
Pairing: Captain Syverson x Female Reader
Warnings: Simulated Dubcon, Bondage, Brief mentions of fingering (female receiving), and Unprotected p-in-v sex. I am an adult, and due to the nature of this content, all works created by me will be rated for those 18 years and older. Minors, DNI.
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Time passes slowly when you can’t see the clock on the wall, ticking down to an undetermined amount of time spent on the bench. Ass hanging off of the edge, knees bent, ankles shackled and held aloft by cold chains anchored to the outside of the plywood partition. The hole is just wide enough for my bottom half to fit through, the opening carefully carved and wrapped in foam and leather for my comfort. Wouldn’t want to get a splinter, of course.
The room is dim and cold. Goosebumps dance and scamper up and down my arms, and I can’t tell if I’m shivering through the cold or in anticipation for what’s to come. Soon, the unmistakable sound of tires tracking through gravel tells me what I need to know. The engine comes to a stop just outside of the door, followed by heavy foot falls crunching their way up the path. My breath catches in my throat, and I swallow hard to calm my anxious nerves. The door opens as he steps inside, then closes with a heavy thud behind him. He doesn’t speak, but he doesn’t have to. That’s not a part of the agreement anyway. Ragged breath from the heaving chest of the beast on the other side of the wall paints a picture in my mind. He’s been thinking about this all day.
Rubber boot soles thud across the concrete floor with each determined stride, until he stands (what I presume is) before me. Slow, deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth pour over my bare skin and light me ablaze. When I close my eyes, I imagine the look on his face. Brow furrowed, eyes dark with lust, sizing me up as I lay open for him like a feast to be devoured.
He touches me, warm, calloused fingertips pressing at the inside of my knees to open them wider as he takes his stance between them. Still quiet, still focused, he runs them up my thigh, nice and slow, until they reach their sticky and sweet destination. I gasp as the crassness of his ministrations when I feel him pinch the lips of my quivering pussy between his forefinger and thumb, not too hard, just enough to bring my wetness to the surface. My cup runneth over and spills to the floor with the pitter-patter of a soft summer rain. Heat rises in my face, but before I can react, he slides a thick finger through my petals to collect the nectar, then slips it inside of me.
The intrusion, albeit a surprise thanks to the division between us, is a welcomed one, and I hum in delight as he explores. It’s a test, and it seems that I’ve passed when he takes it away again. My heart pounds in my chest and rings in my ears as I wait for his next move. Digging my nails into the wood beneath me, the anticipation is almost too much to stand, when… no. Surely he isn’t…but then he does it again. Slow, deep, and heavy, he takes another breath, then sighs in relief. I close my eyes when I hear him suck his fingers clean. I must be good enough to eat.
The rattle of what I can only guess is his belt loosening makes me shutter, followed by the soft pop of the button and the slow downward zip of his fly. He parts my swollen lips with the tip of his cock, hot and heavy against my eager flesh as he slides it through my folds to collect more wetness. One hand holds my leg as the other is braced against the partition as he brings it down to slowly insert himself inside of me.
It’s a snug fit, and the sting of the stretch to fit around him is delicious. A breathy little moan escapes my dry, parted lips as he settles inside of me. He’s patient enough to let me adjust, but the man is no saint. It’s not long before he draws himself out again, then thrusts inside once more. Again and again, slow at first but quickly gaining momentum, the chains that hold me aloft rattle against the board with each drive of his hips against mine. He chooses the tempo, and I buck my hips up to meet it.
Hard, harder, harder; fast, faster, faster, he keeps going. His breath is uneven and ragged as he seeks out his climax. My thighs tremble around him, toes flexing and curling with each deep thrust until I’m seeing stars. Just when I think I can’t take any more, he grunts, loud and thunderous as he comes undone. buried to the hilt deep inside of me. He stills, hands trembling as they support beneath my knees, and he doesn’t move until he’s finished. Sweat drips from my nose and I wipe it away with the back of my hand as he pulls away, leaving me full of his spent and dripping onto the table beneath me. My body aches, and pin-prickles burn the soles of my feet as I wiggle my toes for relief. Just then, the hinges of the barrier between us squeak as he drops the top half down to peer at me from his side of the wall.
“Fuck, baby. That was better than I ever imagined it could be.”
Nimble fingers work to loosen the snares on my ankles one by one, and he catches my feet, lowering them slowly to lessen the strain as I sit upright again. Giggling softly, I brush my sweat-dampened hair from my eyes.
“It was fun, wasn’t it?”
For weeks, we’d been practicing. Endless midnight conversations about the ins and outs of how this would work, evenings after work spent in the shop crafting the perfect platform to suit our needs. All of it leading up to the big show, and now it was over.
Sy grabs my foot, then the other, and begins massaging life back into them again. Once he’s done, he disappears to the sink in the corner of the garage to wet a wash rag with warm water to clean us up again. I wince as he glides it between my legs, but only for a moment, when he drops to his knees to get a better look. Rough whisker kisses brush along the inside of my thighs as he slowly works his way down, humming softly to himself as he takes his sweet time.
“You did so good,” he croons, beaming with pride as he takes care to wipe up the mess he’d left behind. With one final swipe, he tosses the rag towards the sink again and buried his head between my knees to make me shutter once more.
When his eyes meet mine, through a bramble of thick, dark lashes, I know that this is far from over. He smiles as he nuzzles against my mound, just as insatiable as the day we met. We share a silent truth in that moment, one that needs no words. I wouldn’t want him any other way.
“Happy Anniversary, Darlin’.”
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can u do hcs where five finds female!reader whose powers are very related to the four elements? When he finds her, she's very scared of herself because she accidentally caused a neighborhood to suffer an earthquake, so since that, five takes her under his wings and begins to help her understand her power. (like for example, he figures that her powers are very emotional related. And he starts to be her mentor, helping her control her powers so she doesn't cause a storm when she's sad or angry, or so she can't start burning things when she's panicking, for example)
Five finding female!reader whose powers are related to the four elements and he mentors her
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Five stumbles upon you during one of his time jumps, witnessing you accidentally causing an earthquake with your elemental powers
At first, you are terrified of Five, mistaking him for someone from the government coming to take you away
Seeing the fear and confusion in your eyes, Five decides to approach you and offer his help instead
Five becomes a mentor figure to you, teaching you about your powers and helping you understand their nature
Five realizes that your powers are closely tied to your emotions, and he starts to teach you how to control them
Five teaches you techniques to regulate your emotions, preventing you powers from spiraling out of control
Together, you identify triggers that exacerbate your powers, such as anger, fear, or panic
Five helps you learn how to control your powers, starting with simple exercises and gradually increasing the difficulty
You spend hours practicing in secluded areas, away from prying eyes, to avoid causing any more accidents
Five is patient and persistent in his teaching, never giving up on you even when progress is slow
Over time, you learn to trust Five, knowing that he genuinely wants to help you
As you spend more time together, you and Five confide in each other, sharing your fears, doubts, and hopes for the future
Five provides emotional support for you - well he’s trying to - and helping you navigate the challenges of mastering your powers
You both establish a routine for training sessions, setting aside specific times and locations to practice your powers
Five encourages you to experiment with different techniques and approaches to control your powers, finding what works best for you
When you make mistakes or experiences setbacks, Five helps you learn from them and move forward
Five introduces “his student” to the theory behind elemental powers, teaching you about the elements and their influence on the world
You develop a rigorous training regimen to strengthen your control over your powers, incorporating physical, mental, and emotional exercises
Five simulates high-pressure situations to help you practice controlling your powers in stressful environments
Over time, your control over your powers improves, and you gains confidence in your abilities
Five encourages you to push your limits and explore the full extent of your powers, under controlled conditions
As mentor and mentee, you and Five learn from each other’s strengths and weaknesses, growing together in the process
Through your training sessions, together you both discovers new abilities and facets of your elemental powers
Five helps you fine-tune your control over specific elements, focusing on mastering one element at a time
You practice controlling your powers in different environments, from urban settings to natural landscapes, adapting to various challenges
Five teaches you how to navigate public spaces without drawing attention to your powers, blending in seamlessly with your surroundings
You maintain strict secrecy and discretion about your powers, avoiding unnecessary attention and scrutiny
Five creates safe spaces for you to practice your powers without fear of judgment or harm
Five teaches you techniques to conceal your powers from prying eyes, such as masking your energy signature or creating illusions
Five helps you overcome your fear of your own powers, showing you that you have the strength and resilience to control them
Five occasionally pushes you out of your comfort zone to help you grow and expand your abilities
In addition to mastering your powers, Five teaches you basic self-defense techniques to protect yourself in dangerous situations
You delve into the intricacies of energy flow and manipulation, exploring your unique connection to the elements
Five helps you harness elemental energy to enhance your physical abilities, such as agility, strength, and resilience
You discuss the environmental impact of your powers and how to minimize their footprint on the world around you
Five teaches you the importance of balance and harmony in using your powers, avoiding extremes and finding equilibrium
Five shares stories and lore about the elements, drawing from his own experiences and knowledge of the world
You experiment with combining different elements to create powerful synergies and effects
Five teaches you how to project and manipulate elemental auras to enhance your presence and influence
You practice creating elemental shields and barriers for protection and defense against external threats
Five helps you enhance your physical abilities using elemental energy, such as increasing your speed, agility, and endurance
You delve into the realms of the elements, exploring hidden pockets of elemental energy and phenomena
Five introduces you to elemental spirits and entities, teaching you about their nature and significance
You practice channeling elemental forces through rituals and meditative techniques, deepening your connection to the elements
You both discuss strategies for navigating elemental crises and disasters, from earthquakes and floods to wildfires and storms
Five shares knowledge about elemental deities and gods worshipped by ancient civilizations, exploring their mythology and symbolism just to understand this all a bit better
Five teaches you how to assess the environmental impact of your powers and take proactive measures to mitigate potential harm
Both of you explore the possibility of collaborating with elemental beings and entities to amplify your powers and influence
You work towards mastering elemental mastery, achieving complete control and mastery over the elements and their manifestations
Five encourages you to unlock your full elemental potential, pushing you to explore new frontiers and push the boundaries of your abilities
You both delve into your elemental legacy, exploring your ancestral connections to the elements and unlocking dormant powers within your lineage
Five helps you realize your elemental destiny, embracing your role as a guardian of the elements and a champion of balance in the world
Together, you and Five forge a new elemental legacy, leaving your mark on the world and shaping the course of elemental history for generations to come
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