The Last Poster Wins [v28]

[Chakramaster]

Welcome to Season 28! The last round didn't even last a month! Will this one last longer? It's your daily chat based game!

Most of us know the rules by now. Simple enough. If you're the last poster and 48 hours pass. You win! Basic forum rules still apply.

[v1] Corey
[v2] Bulbasaur
[v3] Bulbasaur
[v4] Metal Gear Snivy
[v5] The Nonexistent Tazz
[v6] The Nonexistent Tazz
[v7] Ghostwriter
[v8] Sir Sivelos
[v9] Sir Sivelos
[v10] Sir Sivelos
[v11] Ghostwriter
[v12] Sir Sivelos
[v13] Ghostwriter
[v14] Pyrkagias
[v15] Neo Emolga
[v16] Chakramaster
[v17] Chakramaster
[v18] Neo Emolga
[v19] Neo Emolga
[v20] Neo Emolga
[v21] Chakramaster
[v22] ARandomTool
[v23] Chakramaster
[v24] NobleJanobii
[v25] Shruikan
[v26] Neo Emolga
[v27] Chakramaster

[Neo Emolga]

That look on your face when you see there's a new version of this because YOU WEREN'T PAYING ATTENTION TO THE LAST VERSION!

[Noblejanobii]

That's what you get

[Chakramaster]

Now I just can't forget so I don't lose my streak. =D

[AD]

WHAT DU WHAT. That was quick

[Neo Emolga]

Also, Chakra, I looked outside. Your order of snow is ready for pickup at your convenience. XD

[Noblejanobii]

Oh dear

[Chakramaster]

Also, Chakra, I looked outside. Your order of snow is ready for pickup at your convenience. XD

https://media.tenor.com/images/6dc9dc360a4b22478a245421e99c669b/tenor.gif

[Neo Emolga]

Eh, yeah, forgot to mention that all shipping orders on "Jersey Fresh Snow" have been discontinued. There's only curbside pick-up available at this time. XD

[Chakramaster]

Someone use Blizzard here. Quick!

[Noblejanobii]

No thanks! Sunny Day please!

[Chakramaster]

But I'll roast alive :0

[Noblejanobii]

I'll freeze in a blizzard!

[Chakramaster]

I'll freeze in a blizzard!

But it can be just here. Not there! =D

[Noblejanobii]

I suppose that's a healthy enough compromise

[Neo Emolga]

We're like getting buried in two feet of snow here. XD

I dread having to shovel this mess off the driveway, though. Now it's too high for the snowblower to handle it...

[AD]

Bruh, who sent out a Pelipper in Georgia? These freaking rain teams are annoying.

[Chakramaster]

I'd much prefer the snow. As much as I like rain too. Send me up north any day. xD

[Neo Emolga]

I feel as though if you were to try shoveling snow... your opinion about it might change. :P

Really, it's like shoveling heaps and heaps of white dirt.

[Chakramaster]

I feel as though if you were to try shoveling snow... your opinion about it might change. :P

Really, it's like shoveling heaps and heaps of white dirt.

You don't know what shoveling heavy, insanely dense, annoying dirt is like until you have to shovel red Georgia clay. I think I can manage xD

[Neo Emolga]

It sounds rough, but at least it doesn't drop out of the sky and pile up to two feet on your driveway like snow does... :P

[Chakramaster]

It sounds rough, but at least it doesn't drop out of the sky and pile up to two feet on your driveway like snow does... :P

Tell that to the crew that destroyed our yard to build this new roadway that took 5 years. XD

But yeah I get what you're saying. Honestly, unprofessionally speaking. I'd prefer the snow. :p

[Neo Emolga]

Oh geez, never knew about that!

Sheesh, I'm trying to imagine it and it's definitely not pretty...

[Chakramaster]

Yeah there was a "roadway expansion" that had been getting planned....before I was even born. They just started it when I was around 22. 24 was when they reached our house and maaaaan. Those machines shook the house so terribly sometimes things fell or the powder flickered. Heck there's some cracks in the foundation too.

But yeah The yard and driveway were a mess. Especially the driveway. It was destroyed and we had to get them to see the damage and pay to fix it. I'm sure there's pictures somewhere. I don't have any on me though xD.

Maybe one day I'll get a chance to go north and experience this mythical "fluffy" snow xD. Understand exactly how it is and if I truly want to deal with it. Just seems fun to me xD (says the guy whose never experienced it to those that have their entire life)

[Neo Emolga]

It's fun when you're a kid and make snowmen, have snowball fights, go sledding, and all that fun stuff, but as an adult, the magic is gone when you need to shovel and drive in it. :P

[Chakramaster]

It's fun when you're a kid and make snowmen, have snowball fights, go sledding, and all that fun stuff, but as an adult, the magic is gone when you need to shovel and drive in it. :P

You can still totally do all that as an adult xD. I mean I may be speaking again from a perspective of Someone that doesn't live with it as a common thing, but it doesn't have to be a daily chore. To me it seems like a rare thing that as long as you're careful it's fun! If it's not that enjoyable. You need friends to enjoy it with. Or friends to throw a shovel of snow on xD.

Yes yes it's true. I'd LOVE to be able to build a real SnowChu. ^^; but you can't do that with now snow let alone about an inch. Otherwise it's mostly grass, dirt, and mud.

[Neo Emolga]

You'd have enough snow to build an army of Snowchus if you were to come here right now. XD

[Chakramaster]

You'd have enough snow to build an army of Snowchus if you were to come here right now. XD

Just imagine. And couldn't forget the Emolga commander mixed in xD

Oh and another fun fact about Red Georgia Clay. No matter what if you're digging outside you're getting into it, but be prepared to either thrown out the clothes and possibly the shoes you work in it with. If you get it on you it spreads worse than mud, it's hard to get out, and don't even think for a second washing it with other clothes. It'll spread. Even washing off the shoes outside just leaves a muddy mess. Nothing worth keeping unless you got an old toothbrush to spend an hour cleaning your clothes and shoes with. Truly is like a red devil xD

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I've heard a few stories. I have a sister who lives in North Carolina and I think they have some of that red dirt up there, too.

Thankfully snow doesn't do that do your clothes. It'll just make them cold and wet for a while. XD

[Chakramaster]

Yeah, I've heard a few stories. I have a sister who lives in North Carolina and I think they have some of that red dirt up there, too.

Thankfully snow doesn't do that do your clothes. It'll just make them cold and wet for a while. XD

It may have its own variation. Much like Arizona and New Mexico have their own, but the worst of the worst is the Red Georgia Clay. Without a doubt.

Yes please. Give me the snow any day and all day xD. If I win the lottery. I'm moving north. I'm the total opposite of anyone who gets rich. I don't need fancy lush beaches. Give me the big city, cold, and snow.

[Neo Emolga]

Minnesota sounds like your jam, Pika-dude. XD

I just can't recommend NJ. Our summers get brutal.

[Chakramaster]

Trust me on this. Summer here get far worse with the humidity and near constant 100 degree weather ^^; (not to say it's not bad elsewhere).

I dunno about Minnesota xD. I've heard good and bad

[Noblejanobii]

When I was living in DC I heard it was the worst of both worlds. Awful in both winter and summer. Which I remember when I was there, it wasn’t that bad in June and July but August started to crank up the heat a lot. High 90s every day. Which is not fun when you’re wearing business attire.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah when I was there for the Pokémon World Championships (that's typically in August) it was awful. Nights were a great relief. Here with how much humidity there is. I swear it's like I'm suffocating at times. More so due to the lung collapse thing.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, humidity for me is brutal. Everything feels hot, sticky, sluggish, and just unpleasant.

I feel like I can handle hot weather as long as there's a nice breeze.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah I can’t stand still heat. If there’s no air flow then it’ll suffocate me too.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah that's what I hate about being stuck here in the south. When we do get winter we never get snow. Something I've always wanted more of. Maybe one day.

[Noblejanobii]

Ho man my new job is fun but time consuming

[Chakramaster]

I'm sure! Takes a bit of getting used to as well. I knew I was a bit timid at first, but now I got the layaround. It's just the site security I'm a bit nervous around still. Not used to that kind of security. ^^;

[Neo Emolga]

Sometimes it can take a few months before you're cozy with a new job. My job with master data management took over a year to get used to just because there was SO MUCH STUFF going on that it took a very long time to get comfortable with it all. I mean heck, I've been in this job for a year and a half and I still get curveballs. But yeah, this role is CRAZY busy. It's rare there's any downtime, and if there is, it usually goes poof in a heartbeat.

But no matter what, NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER EVER say you're low on work and you've got nothing to do to your manager. You can get badly swamped doing that and they usually won't pay you more because you're doing more. Make up work for yourself if you have to (such as just writing down how to do things and making guides for how to do tasks you usually do on a daily basis). Organize emails, folders, delete old email junk, do simple office clerical stuff.

[Chakramaster]

Sometimes it can take a few months before you're cozy with a new job. My job with master data management took over a year to get used to just because there was SO MUCH STUFF going on that it took a very long time to get comfortable with it all. I mean heck, I've been in this job for a year and a half and I still get curveballs. But yeah, this role is CRAZY busy. It's rare there's any downtime, and if there is, it usually goes poof in a heartbeat.

But no matter what, NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER EVER say you're low on work and you've got nothing to do to your manager. You can get badly swamped doing that and they usually won't pay you more because you're doing more. Make up work for yourself if you have to (such as just writing down how to do things and making guides for how to do tasks you usually do on a daily basis). Organize emails, folders, delete old email junk, do simple office clerical stuff.

Yeah with jobs like that it's critical you don't put yourself in a vulnerable spot. Else you will make it a lot harder on yourself. I just got really lucky with mine I guess.

My boss even told me about the position I'm in and how he ended up choosing me. Where at first they kept sending him females and he told them "can I get some males." Most weren't great and he narrowed it down to me and one other guy. The other guy had no job, but he get kinda questionable when he answered a question telling him. "He'd quit the job for something else if he didn't like things." He liked how I handled talking over the phone so he chose me. Luckily I remember that day too. He so happened to call on a day I had off.

But yeah one thing my boss has flat out told me. So long as the job gets done he doesn't care what I do. I can sit in my office and watch movies on my phone, play games, do whatever I want. He didn't care if I brought in a big screen tv (clearly joking since site staff here wouldn't like that). I don't really do that all too often though. Unless I really don't have much. Last month was crazy with nearly 600 calls having to be made. This month is only around 300 and that's how it's supposed to be. They just forgot to switch it back to lower after December. So January was hectic.

I tell him all the time I'm game to learn more. So I'm supposed to be training in becoming a Collection Tech soon too.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah with jobs like that it's critical you don't put yourself in a vulnerable spot. Else you will make it a lot harder on yourself. I just got really lucky with mine I guess.

My boss even told me about the position I'm in and how he ended up choosing me. Where at first they kept sendi NF him females and he told them "can I get some males." Most weren't great and he narrowed it down to me and one other guy. The other guy had no job, but he get kinda questionable when he answered a question telling him. "He'd quit the job for something else if he didn't like things." He liked how I handled talking over the phone so he chose me. Luckily I remember that day too. He so happened to call on a day I had off.

But yeah one thing my boss has flat out told me. So long as the job gets done he doesn't care what I do. I can sit in my office and watch movies on my phone, play games, do whatever I want. He didn't care if I brought in a big screen tv (clearly joking since site staff here wouldn't like that). I don't really do that all too often though. Unless I really don't have much. Last month was crazy with nearly 600 calls having to be made. This month is only around 300 and that's how it's supposed to be. They just forgot to switch it back to lower after December. So January was hectic.

I tell him all the time I'm game to learn more. So I'm supposed to be training in becoming a Collection Tech soon too.

Sounds like you have a pretty good manager! I like his style, I think I'd adopt something similar. As long as the work gets done, I think having that extra time to take a breather is well-deserved. If your reward is just more work, people are not going to be as motivated to really push to get things done. They'll take their time knowing they're just going to have stuff to do on their plate anyway.

My manager... she's nice, but she LOVES to pack on the busywork, as in filling downtime with things that really don't bring much value-added at all, but just pass the time even if they won't be all that helpful. I still remember how she asked me to make a product portfolio, it took me many hours and was a beast to organize, and then when I presented it to her, she had totally forgotten she asked me to do it in the first place and it hasn't been used at all since then. She also loves lunch and learns, which I'm not too crazy about because it means having to organize an hour-long presentation and it pulverizes your lunch hour (and hopefully you have the time to grab a bite either before or after). I've done two already and I'm expected to do two more in 2021, but I'm hoping after this that's it, because it's a lot of prep that goes into these on top of all the mountains of other tasks and responsibilities I need to address.

[Chakramaster]

Sounds like you have a pretty good manager! I like his style, I think I'd adopt something similar. As long as the work gets done, I think having that extra time to take a breather is well-deserved. If your reward is just more work, people are not going to be as motivated to really push to get things done. They'll take their time knowing they're just going to have stuff to do on their plate anyway.

My manager... she's nice, but she LOVES to pack on the busywork, as in filling downtime with things that really don't bring much value-added at all, but just pass the time even if they won't be all that helpful. I still remember how she asked me to make a product portfolio, it took me many hours and was a beast to organize, and then when I presented it to her, she had totally forgotten she asked me to do it in the first place and it hasn't been used at all since then. She also loves lunch and learns, which I'm not too crazy about because it means having to organize an hour-long presentation and it pulverizes your lunch hour (and hopefully you have the time to grab a bite either before or after). I've done two already and I'm expected to do two more in 2021, but I'm hoping after this that's it, because it's a lot of prep that goes into these on top of all the mountains of other tasks and responsibilities I need to address.

You still work from home too don't you? Making getting things a bit more difficult. Not everyone's Internet is great and sometimes transfers take awhile, etc. so yeah I can see that being troublesome too. Also yeah on Fridays anyone that's here working at the office he buys breakfast or lunch for. Seems we've started taking turns deciding where we go. Today he wanted a burger....at 9:30 am xD. He had to wait an hour, but he got everyone Burger King lol.

Yeah and that sounds harsh. To pack on more work loads on top of work. If sounds like she just likes to put people to work so they aren't just sitting there. Good for work ethics, but with management. She could stand to be a bit more lax I guess. Give a little free time and breathing room. I haven't had to do presentations, but yeah I imagine those take a ton of prep work. Good on you though! Shows them they did right in keeping you on and you can do more.

[Neo Emolga]

You still work from home too don't you? Making getting things a bit more difficult. Not everyone's Internet is great and sometimes transfers take awhile, etc. so yeah I can see that being troublesome too. Also yeah on Fridays anyone that's here working at the office he buys breakfast or lunch for. Seems we've started taking turns deciding where we go. Today he wanted a burger....at 9:30 am xD. He had to wait an hour, but he got everyone Burger King lol.

Yeah and that sounds harsh. To pack on more work loads on top of work. If sounds like she just likes to put people to work so they aren't just sitting there. Good for work ethics, but with management. She could stand to be a bit more lax I guess. Give a little free time and breathing room. I haven't had to do presentations, but yeah I imagine those take a ton of prep work. Good on you though! Shows them they did right in keeping you on and you can do more.

Thankfully yeah, my internet has been pretty good. And yep, I'm still working from home. They think we'll be able to go back to the office in April but I have BIG doubts about that.

And yeah, it's rough. I understand what she's trying to do, but it's just not... practical. Most of it is a whole lot of work for very little return.

[Chakramaster]

Thankfully yeah, my internet has been pretty good. And yep, I'm still working from home. They think we'll be able to go back to the office in April but I have BIG doubts about that.

And yeah, it's rough. I understand what she's trying to do, but it's just not... practical. Most of it is a whole lot of work for very little return.

Well you'll be back with your Emolga there at the office soon enough. Hopefully not too dusty or anything. Their probably gonna clean the office top to bottom beforehand though like many offices have. With the COVID protocols changing it's tough to say.

Well hopefully you're at least getting paid enough then. I mean not saying to you and quit, but should be at least enough gain for the cause. It's tough enough finding a job how things are right now.

[Neo Emolga]

Well you'll be back with your Emolga there at the office soon enough. Hopefully not too dusty or anything. Their probably gonna clean the office top to bottom beforehand though like many offices have. With the COVID protocols changing it's tough to say.

Well hopefully you're at least getting paid enough then. I mean not saying to you and quit, but should be at least enough gain for the cause. It's tough enough finding a job how things are right now.

Yeah, I tried to get to my cube to clean it out last Thursday, but they denied my access even though I had completed the forms online. They wanted to see physical forms, too. I was like... what's the point of the online forms, then? I'm going to try again next week Friday, hopefully it works this time. I swear, I feel like burying them with thousands of copies of forms Harry Potter style.

Yep, I'm still getting paid the same (otherwise I would have fled for sure!). And yeah, it's hard getting a new job considering the COVID situation right now.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah, I tried to get to my cube to clean it out last Thursday, but they denied my access even though I had completed the forms online. They wanted to see physical forms, too. I was like... what's the point of the online forms, then? I'm going to try again next week Friday, hopefully it works this time. I swear, I feel like burying them with thousands of copies of forms Harry Potter style.

Yep, I'm still getting paid the same (otherwise I would have fled for sure!). And yeah, it's hard getting a new job considering the COVID situation right now.

Yeah that makes no sense why they'd have forms to get access then deny it. They didn't have a reason for denial? Yeah they need to have some trick played on them like that to get back. XD

That's why I'm glad I actually got this job I have now. The guy it came down to between me had no job, but I showed more commitment. So it goes to show that's a good quality to show. Especially if it's an over the phone interview.

I just hope things get better as far as businesses, travel, and jobs with this COVID stuff soon. It's making traveling and vacations really near impossible.

[Bulbasaur]

I just hope things get better as far as businesses, travel, and jobs with this COVID stuff soon. It's making traveling and vacations really near impossible.
Yeah, it kind of stinks that now I can afford vacations, I can't really go about doing so due to COVID.

Although on the bright side, I'm moving out in May. :o I'm really hoping this will improve my mental health!

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah no I’m already somewhat overloaded with work and they only plan to give me more so that’s fun. I’m working longer hours than I anticipated but the pay is really good so that kinda makes up for it. Starting to get into a rhythm by the end of my first week but we’ll see what next week holds.

[Neo Emolga]

Ugh, I just... hate overtime. I've had to do it on a few occasions but it does make me kind of... irked.

That's the only drawback of being employed fulltime as opposed to being a contractor. As a contractor, you get time and a half for any hours over 40. As a fulltime employee, you just grin and bear it.

I've heard stories of some people having 80-100 hour work weeks. That would KILL me. I just couldn't mentally handle that, I would absolutely go berserk if my life was nothing but my job and that's all I existed for and got to do. XP

[Chakramaster]

Ugh, I just... hate overtime. I've had to do it on a few occasions but it does make me kind of... irked.

That's the only drawback of being employed fulltime as opposed to being a contractor. As a contractor, you get time and a half for any hours over 40. As a fulltime employee, you just grin and bear it.

I've heard stories of some people having 80-100 hour work weeks. That would KILL me. I just couldn't mentally handle that, I would absolutely go berserk if my life was nothing but my job and that's all I existed for and got to do. XP

Yeah lately I've had to do that at least once a week. We've been down one person and 2 people have to close. So I've had to open from 6:30am and close at 7:30pm. With a drive to and from being about an hour from and to work each day. Those days were absolutely brutal and I didn't like it. The extra money was good, but I never liked those days. Luckily last week was the last week of that...for now.

Depending on if I need a day off or need to leave early or something. I may do some extra hours at work and leave early another day or something. That's how I felt about my old job. Because they planned the schedule out. I couldn't even plan my life around anything. So I'm at least glad to be away from that and have a more set schedule each week.

[Bulbasaur]

Yeah, 40 hours a week is a lot for me even. That's insane that some people do 80-100! I could never do that, even if it was my dream job.

[Neo Emolga]

Thankfully I haven't had to work on weekends too much. That's another thing that would be brutal.

I can understand really critical things, but if it's just for someone else to look good in front of their boss for beating a deadline super-early... just no.

[Bulbasaur]

Yeah, working on the weekends stinks. I had to do that yesterday since I didn't come in on Monday, and it was awful. To be fair though, I think it was worth not driving in a snowstorm haha.

[Noblejanobii]

Ugh, I just... hate overtime. I've had to do it on a few occasions but it does make me kind of... irked.

That's the only drawback of being employed fulltime as opposed to being a contractor. As a contractor, you get time and a half for any hours over 40. As a fulltime employee, you just grin and bear it.

I've heard stories of some people having 80-100 hour work weeks. That would KILL me. I just couldn't mentally handle that, I would absolutely go berserk if my life was nothing but my job and that's all I existed for and got to do. XP

Technically I am a contractor and legally I'm only supposed to be working 8-5, 5 days a week. But for this first week there were only two days I was done by five so it's looking more like 12-13 hour days, 6 days as week. And unfortunately that's just what is necessary to get all the work done that needs to be done.

[AD]

Yall are still working? Man, I have lost all concept of time while doing nothing but sleep or play video games. Everything blurs together now. What is time? What is this existence that lingers on, fringing on self mutilation, self destruction.


And pancakes. Can I get some freaking pancakes? Where are you going? You're lost. Wait no I am lost.

[Neo Emolga]

Yall are still working? Man, I have lost all concept of time while doing nothing but sleep or play video games. Everything blurs together now. What is time? What is this existence that lingers on, fringing on self mutilation, self destruction.


And pancakes. Can I get some freaking pancakes? Where are you going? You're lost. Wait no I am lost.

I would really love a month off. Would give me a nice chunk of time to catch up with stuff, get some projects done, have some fun, and just really refresh.

Weekends just aren't enough and vacations still feel like a blur. It was frustrating how fast Christmas break blasted by.

[Bulbasaur]

Yall are still working? Man, I have lost all concept of time while doing nothing but sleep or play video games. Everything blurs together now. What is time? What is this existence that lingers on, fringing on self mutilation, self destruction.


And pancakes. Can I get some freaking pancakes? Where are you going? You're lost. Wait no I am lost.
Yeah, I quarantined for two months but then I went back. I haven't had time to make pancakes but I can ship you the mix!

[Noblejanobii]

Haven’t stopped working. Need money. Gotta work.

[Neo Emolga]

Same, the only thing that changed on my end was me working from home instead of going to the office, but I've been working just as hard, if not a bit harder than before.

The good thing is it shaved off hundreds of hours of time and hundreds in gas costs now that I don't need to drive there. Seriously, I would love it if I could keep this arrangement, but it sounds like they want to get everyone back in the office. And it sucks because we're moving to a new location and it's one of those lousy open floor plan arrangements where no one gets their own cube and you have to take everything with you when you leave because the desk you have one day may be a different one you get the next.

What usually happens in those kinds of environments is everyone ends up working from home anyway.

[Chakramaster]

Same, the only thing that changed on my end was me working from home instead of going to the office, but I've been working just as hard, if not a bit harder than before.

The good thing is it shaved off hundreds of hours of time and hundreds in gas costs now that I don't need to drive there. Seriously, I would love it if I could keep this arrangement, but it sounds like they want to get everyone back in the office. And it sucks because we're moving to a new location and it's one of those lousy open floor plan arrangements where no one gets their own cube and you have to take everything with you when you leave because the desk you have one day may be a different one you get the next.

What usually happens in those kinds of environments is everyone ends up working from home anyway.

Yeah that sounds sucky. Hopefully you can find some way to keep your Emolga around there. It does sound nice being able to work from home. Cause gas prices are only going to shoot up now.

[AD]

I am mooching off unemployment until they take it away. Ive barely left the house for a year.

[Neo Emolga]

Wow, for me unemployment insurance only lasted around six months. After that I just bled out money and that's not a fun arrangement. For me, 2016 was kinda scary for that. But I'll admit that kind of time off was... very nice and refreshing!

I also hate explaining resume gaps on interviews, and they ALWAYS ask about those. A three-month gap isn't too much of an issue but anything longer than that starts to raise questions. Well, in this case, everyone's been affected by COVID to some varying degree and that doesn't exactly throw open the doors for a great interviewing environment.

Seriously, though, I hope to not be laid off.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah when I was furloughed. It was very very nice to say the least. The boss was rude and totally uncalled for in his reasoning when he explained that to me later. Very untrue in his words. So now that he's not my boss anymore he can stuff it where the sun don't shine. I'll take that money and run. It was a nice payday for sure. Plus having that month off was nice. Would've been better if I had my PC and never sent it off for repair. Cause they didn't do a thing to fix it anyway.

COVID does make explaining resume gaps a little more...interesting. Most bosses seem to know what to do though. I got lucky with mine and presented myself in the best way possible. Where the competition I had seemed too lax. Maybe one of those that had been unemployed far too long and forgot to present himself in a "can do attitude."

Don't give up hope either of you. I'm sure something will come up soon AD

And Neo. I'm sure they'll get you back at the office and give everyone chances before laying anyone off. Just keep up that passion and I'm sure they'll have reason to keep you around.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I don't think I'll be laid off, there's stuff I handle that no one knows how to do it (even though I've tried explaining it to them XD). So far I've only had positive feedback, which is good.

It's just if the budget gets too tight and they need to reduce headcount, there's that possibility, but like you said, hopefully that doesn't happen.

[Bulbasaur]

I hope the best for you all during these hard times!

[Chakramaster]

Yeah, I don't think I'll be laid off, there's stuff I handle that no one knows how to do it (even though I've tried explaining it to them XD). So far I've only had positive feedback, which is good.

It's just if the budget gets too tight and they need to reduce headcount, there's that possibility, but like you said, hopefully that doesn't happen.

Reminds me of trying to handle the seed expirations at my old job. XD. Doing the safety walk it was listed on there, but NO ONE I asked knew how. It took me a year to figure it out cause they never gave me time to look into it. Then they told me to stop worrying about it and the safety walk. Then they get hit with a strike in an audit on them and wonder why. Hmmm...

Yeah I'm sure they look at value in terms of who handles what. If you shoulder your weight and they can see its something that helps benefit the company. You're in good standings

[Noblejanobii]

it's one of those lousy open floor plan arrangements where no one gets their own cube and you have to take everything with you when you leave because the desk you have one day may be a different one you get the next.

What kind of a work environment is this??? That sounds so counterintuitive!

[Chakramaster]

You would think so yeah. Especially working in more than one place means others potentially passing the virus should it get around there even further. Doesn't make sense.

[Neo Emolga]

And those are exactly the kinds of reasons I need to justify just working from home. XD

But yeah, no one likes this new arrangement, but facilities are going with it since "it's the new trend." You know, lead paint and asbestos use were a trend at one point, too, but we certainly put an end to that, now...

[C0L0R3D]

I have no chance of winning but I might as well.

[Chakramaster]

And those are exactly the kinds of reasons I need to justify just working from home. XD

But yeah, no one likes this new arrangement, but facilities are going with it since "it's the new trend." You know, lead paint and asbestos use were a trend at one point, too, but we certainly put an end to that, now...

Yup. My dad said the same thing while I was visiting them last night. His office is about to swap over to the same new way. Where it's really not "social distance" friendly. Especially when you're sharing pretty open work space or sharing desks.


I have no chance of winning but I might as well.

Everyone has a chance of winning. Everyone. =D

[Noblejanobii]

What kind of new trend??? Bro this is just weird.

[Neo Emolga]

The justification they're trying to use is that it "promotes collaboration." By having no separate cubicle walls, no space to call your own, and by having everyone out in the open (no privacy), it fosters "closer communication."

No, it fosters distraction instead. Noise will carry, people engage in more non-work chat, and instead of being able to buckle in, focus on your work, and just push through it, nah, you're constantly getting interrupted by Bob, who talks about his kids, and then Jim joins in with Ann a minute later talking about the weather and what they did last weekend, and Tom who sits across from you now overhears the conversation wants to add in his opinion and what he did with his wife and kids, and boom, next thing you know almost an hour has passed and it just mass-murders everyone's time. Everyone around me works on different projects anyway. We don't collaborate on them. If we needed to, we'd set up a formal meeting because chances are good there's other people that would need to be in on that conversation that don't sit in the immediate area.

That and let's talk about sickness, too. You'd think we would have pulled the plug on this with COVID, but nah, sharing is caring and everyone gains experience by going through it at least once, right? Susie comes in with a cold, sneezes all over the place, and oh goodie, because everyone's swapping work stations, that carries around too, so now you, Bob, Jim, Ann, and Tom can now talk about how sick you all got!

Oh, and let's not forget that since no one has a permanent work station, if suddenly a computer stops working, well, instead of someone calling IT to get it fixed because it's their computer and theirs alone, nah, they just won't use that station anymore and they'll go to another one. But then a second one goes down. Nah, again, no one wants to go through the time and trouble to let IT know, they'll just pick another one. #3 goes down. And it goes on and on like a game of musical chairs until people just work from home anyway because they can't find a working station or all the usable ones have been taken.

Ugh. Not looking forward to any of this. At all. They've done studies that prove this system FAILS but nah, we've got to see why that is for ourselves rather than do the research! But hey, losing money, slashing productivity, and sharing illness is trendy! /endrant

Sorry, I had to get that out.

[Pokemon Trainer Sarah]

Hot desking where you don't even get a permanent spot is so lame and not safe during pandemics. Our office is open plan which I hate, but at least we have permanent desks. It's definitely still difficult to concentrate though. Hopefully your workplace sees the light and lets people continue to work from home if they can, Neo!

[Chakramaster]

The justification they're trying to use is that it "promotes collaboration." By having no separate cubicle walls, no space to call your own, and by having everyone out in the open (no privacy), it fosters "closer communication."

No, it fosters distraction instead. Noise will carry, people engage in more non-work chat, and instead of being able to buckle in, focus on your work, and just push through it, nah, you're constantly getting interrupted by Bob, who talks about his kids, and then Jim joins in with Ann a minute later talking about the weather and what they did last weekend, and Tom who sits across from you now overhears the conversation wants to add in his opinion and what he did with his wife and kids, and boom, next thing you know almost an hour has passed and it just mass-murders everyone's time. Everyone around me works on different projects anyway. We don't collaborate on them. If we needed to, we'd set up a formal meeting because chances are good there's other people that would need to be in on that conversation that don't sit in the immediate area.

That and let's talk about sickness, too. You'd think we would have pulled the plug on this with COVID, but nah, sharing is caring and everyone gains experience by going through it at least once, right? Susie comes in with a cold, sneezes all over the place, and oh goodie, because everyone's swapping work stations, that carries around too, so now you, Bob, Jim, Ann, and Tom can now talk about how sick you all got!

Oh, and let's not forget that since no one has a permanent work station, if suddenly a computer stops working, well, instead of someone calling IT to get it fixed because it's their computer and theirs alone, nah, they just won't use that station anymore and they'll go to another one. But then a second one goes down. Nah, again, no one wants to go through the time and trouble to let IT know, they'll just pick another one. #3 goes down. And it goes on and on like a game of musical chairs until people just work from home anyway because they can't find a working station or all the usable ones have been taken.

Ugh. Not looking forward to any of this. At all. They've done studies that prove this system FAILS but nah, we've got to see why that is for ourselves rather than do the research! But hey, losing money, slashing productivity, and sharing illness is trendy! /endrant

Sorry, I had to get that out.

Maybe introduce them to me. I'll help them learn about technology issues and how quick they can happen.

=)

[Neo Emolga]

Hot desking where you don't even get a permanent spot is so lame and not safe during pandemics. Our office is open plan which I hate, but at least we have permanent desks. It's definitely still difficult to concentrate though. Hopefully your workplace sees the light and lets people continue to work from home if they can, Neo!

Oh man, I'm soooo hoping for that. Really, with the stuff I do, I don't need to be at the office. I just end up burning time and gas commuting and being there in person doesn't offer any advantages and only puts me at risk of getting sick for really no good reason. I heard the basis of trying to get everyone back in the office was to have face-to-face interactions again, but is that really worth the risk? Even when half of our faces are covered up with masks anyway?

Just seems like pure nonsense, but yeah, I hope they see the light, and soon!


Maybe introduce them to me. I'll help them learn about technology issues and how quick they can happen.

=)

I want you by my side when we're fighting robot armies. You're the Pikachu R2D2 and C3P0 have nightmares about. XD

[Chakramaster]

Yup xD. The cursed Pikachu that'll be useful in that time.

[Bulbasaur]

Busy week, sorry about not being around. Got my valentines out though!

Yeah, there was a minor outbreak at my work and I was getting really nervous for a bit. Thankfully it seems to have resolved itself, and there haven't been any new cases for two weeks. But it's scary, because one more case could mean one more outbreak, maybe even bigger...

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I heard of a few cases of infections at my office, but that was back during the summer of last year. Not sure if anyone else got hit with Covid recently, but if they did, I haven't heard.

[Noblejanobii]

We had a huge series of repeated breakouts at my old office. Kind of a wonder that my mom and I never caught it.

[Neo Emolga]

For me, it just seems like wearing a mask for a full day of work would be rough. It definitely wouldn't be worth it just to attend a few in-person meetings. If people can do their work from home, let them and don't consider having unnecessary people on site until everyone has gotten the vaccine.

Having to wear a mask during workout classes at the gym is very tough, but I don't want to stop exercising. But yeah, after the squat track, I'm like dying for breath. The others aren't so bad, but that one is very rough, and I haven't been doing my normal weight selection just because of the added breathing difficulty.

[Noblejanobii]

When I was wearing a mask all the time at work it wasn't really that bad for me personally, but what sucked is that no one else would wear one. So I'd get a lot of dirty looks for being the only person in the office like constantly sanitizing stuff and wearing a mask. But maybe just maybe that's the reason I didn't catch COVID when the rest of them did.

I've had to wear my mask while fencing too and I've gotten used to it but initially that was actually really hard. XD

[Chakramaster]

Yeah they've now mandated it where unless we are in an enclosed room with 4 walls from floor to ceiling and the door closed. You have to wear a mask. My office if that way its the file room but still. At least I can have mine off. I have it off to make calls anyway.

It can be so hard wearing a mask 8hours+ a day.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah McMasters doesn't have the guts to pull that one. He's actually making things worse by actively preventing people from getting vaccines. I was actually in queue to get the vaccine but then because the governor changed the laws I'm not eligible anymore and got kicked from the queue.

[Chakramaster]

The way some places are running getting the vaccine is just flat out annoying. Though I do know it's harder for some people above others. I'd like to especially given my circumstances. I just don't see it happening anytime soon sadly.

[Neo Emolga]

Earlier I tried and my submission never went through. I should try again, but I'm also not a first responder and I'm not in a field that requires many interactions like a teacher, so I would probably be last in line.

Still, would be nice to finally get it and have that safety and peace of mind.

[Chakramaster]

I should try at least. Being a healthcare worker and having had previous issues with my lung collapsing. I'm sure they'd see me as a more high risk.

[Neo Emolga]

Tried again, managed to get it through this time, but yeah, as I suspected, I'm low priority due to not being high risk and not working in an essential worker category. Eh, well, just means being patient with the waiting game, now.

[AD]

Even though the next phase is for me, I am just waiting to see how everything goes. I am not gonna take a vaccine if i don't know how it'll go for me. Because they gave it to my Grandfather and he got Covid like 2 days after.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I've heard some people don't respond very well to it at all. I understand you on that concern.

Still, I REALLY don't want to get hit with Covid. The stories I've heard sound horrendous and being out for two weeks sounds really miserable. I don't even like being sick for just a couple of days...

[AD]

I had a mild case so i can't really say much, but the worst part was truly the zero energy and liquid stool. Getting out of bed felt like a war just to run to the bathroom

[Noblejanobii]

Eth even that sounds miserable

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, sometimes I wonder if there's a chance I've had it, was asymptomatic, and I never even realized it.

[Chakramaster]

I know I haven't had it. Had blood work twice now (one for my health benefits at work then the other when I went to the hospital for testing during that issue). Both showed I didn't have the antibodies. So no signs of ever having it. Yet I remember way back at my old job I avoided it when 9 close co-workers cane down with it. Then my brother who was living with me at the time. Then my parents who I had just had dinner with a day prior.

Weirdest one of all was recently. When I was having those health issues. Only one I knew could take me to the hospital (they required me to, if not ambulance) was my sister cause she wasn't confirmed with it. She took me to and from. I sat in the backseat behind her luckily cause her front passenger seat was so dirty (I mean like dirt, grease, and oil covered from her boyfriend and his job).

Long story short. She came back positive the next day. I didn't wear a was in the car to, but when she picked me up to take me home. She mentioned she had been having symptoms. I slowly grab my mask and put it on....that was halfway home though. The ride was longer than 10 mins. So it's just weird. Even the doctor told me "it doesn't matter. I was in the car with her." Yet, I never got symptoms or came back positive.

Really goes to show there's still a LOT they don't know about the virus.

[Neo Emolga]

Geez, sounds like you had narrowly avoided it multiple times.

As for me, I haven't been tested once, yet. But yeah, I've heard it's rather unpleasant. At least the one that involves the nasal swab, anyway.

[Chakramaster]

I've had it done twice now. First time was awful. Second time....I dunno if they didn't do it right or what, b it it wasn't nearly as bad. Hardly felt it.

Yeah I the 9 co-workers I worked with at the old job that I had all pretty much worked right by me or directly. Heck, the co-worker I work right beside throughout the day. I pulled her aside into the cubicle near the managers booth, took my mask off, and told her. She left for the day early to get tested and came back positive. In that small space with my mask off, exposed? I can't believe I didn't get it then and there.

My parents I can't go and eat out with them without taking my mask off and sitting in front of them. Brother lived with me so again. Direct contact. But being around my sister that long on a ride in an enclosed space without my mask and not getting exposed? Truly a miracle.

[Neo Emolga]

It's weird, I've been having dreams where I get infected with Covid. It does concern me a lot but I didn't think it would get this bad to the point where I start getting these nightmares about it...

[Chakramaster]

I haven't had any dreams like that. I have had a weird one here or two there lately....

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, last dream I remember was very... Silent Hill like. Boy did I have optimism in that one, though. I had been turned into some terrible, decrepit monster with wings in the Otherworld but I was like "but hey, I can fly! That's still pretty good!"

I mean yeah, that was seriously optimistic. XD

[Chakramaster]

I dare not go into the most recent weird one. It was....really odd. Why I dreamed up something so odd. My mind is very very weird.

One before that I melted. Like literally melted. Woke up in a colder place completely remade and was told I have to stay in colder regions to live xD.

[Neo Emolga]

The weirdest dreams I've had were reoccurring ones. When I was a kid, I kept having this series of dreams of being in this same dark, haunted mansion and kept trying to leave and find a way out, but stuff kept happening and kept pulling me back into it (mazes, getting lost, and one time I even made it out and was almost home free but some old dude got angry and pulled me back in just because I left him behind). And I'd get this same dream scenario every now and then and despite trying different routes and approaches, nope. Thankfully, it stopped many years ago.

But the freakiest reoccurring thing that used to happen in ALL my dreams was with light switches. Every single time I flicked one up to get some lights on, everything would instantly go dark, everything I saw would get scrambled like a bad video game glitch, and there was this very distinctive BRRRRRRTTTTT sound that was the same dang thing every single time it happened. And I fell for that same stupid trap so many dang times, especially in dimly-lit places in my dreams.

[Chakramaster]

I've had a few episodes of sleep paralysis before too. Those were always pretty freaky. The feeling where you're conscious is awake, but you can't "wake-up" and open your eyes.

[Lychee]

Ooooh, we are chatting about dreams?? How fun!

My most recent one was falling in love with a cyborg ;_; basically it was a regular guy but with an entirely robot head! He was so lovely and we slowdanced... kindof a daft punk vibe but more articulated and with a light blue vision screen. Why are you not real, robot man??
And then the next day, Daft Punk broke up! Double noooo!


Neo, do your dreams still freak out when you hit a switch? You used past tense! I often get a dream glitch when I look in a mirror, because like... my body doesnt have a well defined shape in my mind, so I have to focus all my brainpower on figuring out what I'm choosing to look like. The rest of the dream begins to rumble and shake and dissolve if I look for too long, or make too many alterations at once.

Chakra, did you hear or see anything during sleep paralysis? I've kinda had two types- one where I'm falling asleep and my body has totally turned off but my brain is still going and i can't make me move, but I'm also not dreaming so I'm just kinda chillin waiting for brain to switch off too? And those are common and fine!
Then the other type I get is where something really distressing is happening in a dreamscape version of the room and I'm struggling to wake up or move or squeak out a "help me!", which sucks. But also because I'm actually still paralyzed it's not like, upsetting to anyone else; theres no shouting or thrashing like you might with a nightmare.

[Neo Emolga]

I don’t think the light switch thing applies anymore (hope I didn’t jinx myself). But that was an ongoing thing for YEARS but I think it’s all past now. But it was like bam, you flick a switch and you get treated to a game-glitch style electrocution finish and I usually woke up feeling freaked out and awful from that. Also, having mirrors freak out in a dream is actually a common theme! I’ve heard of other people getting that. Can’t say I’ve had too much of it myself, but it’s possible I just don’t remember.

And yeah, I’ve had sleep paralysis. That SUCKS. And it usually happens at bad times, in dreams where I want to wake up, but nope, “you’re stuck here, go back to sleep, get dragged right into the nightmare you were trying to weasel your way out of.”

I’ve also tried lucid dreaming, where you try to become aware you’re in a dream so you can screw around with everything and become dream god. I’ve had it happen a few times where I realized I was in a dream, but it had that feeling of “uh oh” and suddenly I felt like a wizard that ran out of mana, feeling like I was capable of crazy “anything you want” powers but just didn’t know how to make them work.

And yeah, I’ve had HEAPS of Pokémon-related dreams. The absolute best one was being an Emolga in a Pokémon Mystery Dungeon setting, and the title of the story was “Tale of the Rogues” with me leading this band of rag-tag Pokémon that were former humans across rugged terrain, lush forests, and other fun adventures. It was fantastic but I never figured out what the calamity or crisis was. XD

[Lychee]

Lucid dreaming is fun! I often realize I'm in a dream because I've got like... stuff I can do in dreams that I cant irl? like change my outfit at will, fly/glide, breathe underwater, or disintegrate things I dont like, but I usually just stick to those skills otherwise I lose my grip on the dream. I like your way of treating it like mana! I guess I have cantrips I can use safely without it being a drain, and anything more than that is... unsteadying to the fabric of dream reality, and tiring!

And I use the disintegration sparingly-- it's good for getting rid of annoyances but things can respawn if they're actually important in the dream. At that point I'm like... ok, looks like I need to get rid of this person/obstacle another way.

I had a friend who had lots of dreams of being helpless, and we worked on getting them to always have a laser gun in their pocket in their dreams- because to them, their dream skills werent in their body, they were in objects around them. It was so cool hearing about the magical objects they found in the future!

My most distinct pokemon dream I think I was a squirtle and it was some kind of battle royale and I was surprised that using water gun didnt make me feel like I was projectile vomiting xD It was just easy and natural!

[Chakramaster]

Ooooh, we are chatting about dreams?? How fun!

My most recent one was falling in love with a cyborg ;_; basically it was a regular guy but with an entirely robot head! He was so lovely and we slowdanced... kindof a daft punk vibe but more articulated and with a light blue vision screen. Why are you not real, robot man??
And then the next day, Daft Punk broke up! Double noooo!


Neo, do your dreams still freak out when you hit a switch? You used past tense! I often get a dream glitch when I look in a mirror, because like... my body doesnt have a well defined shape in my mind, so I have to focus all my brainpower on figuring out what I'm choosing to look like. The rest of the dream begins to rumble and shake and dissolve if I look for too long, or make too many alterations at once.

Chakra, did you hear or see anything during sleep paralysis? I've kinda had two types- one where I'm falling asleep and my body has totally turned off but my brain is still going and i can't make me move, but I'm also not dreaming so I'm just kinda chillin waiting for brain to switch off too? And those are common and fine!
Then the other type I get is where something really distressing is happening in a dreamscape version of the room and I'm struggling to wake up or move or squeak out a "help me!", which sucks. But also because I'm actually still paralyzed it's not like, upsetting to anyone else; theres no shouting or thrashing like you might with a nightmare.

I don't remember all that happened like that, but I remember the first one. I was just walking and someone grabbed me on the shoulder as I walked past. Then things felt like they were spinning really fast. Suddenly I was conscious, but couldn't wake up. Like you said. My brain turned on, but my body didn't. I couldn't move or speak. Nothing was happening in the dream either. Just me not being able to open my eyes or move.

One time I did manage to slowly force my eyes open, but never doing that again if I have an episode of it. Not being able to move, but having your eyes open is a horrible groggy feeling.
Neo Emolga yeah I wish I had more Pokémon related dreams xD. Those would be nice. They were nice when I was younger.

[Neo Emolga]

If I could master lucid dreaming, I'd be taking down Godzilla-sized monsters, endless swarms and armies of evil bad guys and stuff in the most epic battles ever using all kinds of fun magic and transformation powers. Some crazy vehicular combat would be great, too. XD It would be so insane but just so much dang fun. Sure, start it off like another innocent PMD game like "Tale of the Rogues" and then have it escalate into something so hardwired and intoxicated on epic insanity like that!

[Chakramaster]

If I could master lucid dreaming, I'd be taking down Godzilla-sized monsters, endless swarms and armies of evil bad guys and stuff in the most epic battles ever using all kinds of fun magic and transformation powers. Some crazy vehicular combat would be great, too. XD It would be so insane but just so much dang fun. Sure, start it off like another innocent PMD game like "Tale of the Rogues" and then have it escalate into something so hardwired and intoxicated on epic insanity like that!

Something kinda like Ready Player One? Where you can be anyone or anything? Where there's some magical quest to find something that's the key to unlocking a special something that creates an epic tale and fight for the prize?

[Neo Emolga]

Something kinda like Ready Player One? Where you can be anyone or anything? Where there's some magical quest to find something that's the key to unlocking a special something that creates an epic tale and fight for the prize?

Yep, you're thinking along the right path!

Also, that whole race scene was pretty awesome even though it was definitely chaotic.

[Chakramaster]

Yep, you're thinking along the right path!

Also, that whole race scene was pretty awesome even though it was definitely chaotic.

Oh for sure. The way they designed the whole race scene was amazing. A real death race is the best way to describe it.

[Noblejanobii]

Oh man that sounds intense

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I'm excited to see what the next movie will be about. Since there is another one confirmed now.

[Noblejanobii]

oooh that is exciting

[Chakramaster]

Ever seen the movie Noble? I got Neo to watch it awhile back. Totally worth it if you haven't yet I'd say.

[Lychee]

I remember it being very 90s nostalgia-ey!
Which is pretty ok. But also maybe a very 90s kind of plot xD I'm surprised it came out as late as it did!

But the special fx were fun

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, the plot seemed very 90s-like. Still a great movie, tons of pop culture references all over it. There's some cheesy humor but overall it's definitely worth watching.

[Noblejanobii]

Man today has been WILD

[Lychee]

How come?

I only just woke up and aaah so many new pokemon updates!

[Neo Emolga]

While playing Breath of the Wild, I couldn't help but think "sure would be nice to have a Pokemon game look this scenic!"

Turns out they did just that!

[Chakramaster]

Yeah and it's funny to see some YouTube videos of others wanting the same. This looks just like it. I feel this may be like Let's Go. They're using this as a test run for new gameplay styles.

[Neo Emolga]

I hope it works, I think it'll be a pretty nice change in terms of how it plays out when compared to the usual formula for mainstream games.

But would really get me rushing...

...a Pokemon MMO, with Legends's graphics, PMD setting. I would be squealing with happiness. XD

[Noblejanobii]

All of what was announced has me so excited for the future of the franchise! Things are really looking up!!

[AD]

Pokemon BOTW, yes please

[Neo Emolga]

During the very short and very rare few times when things seem slow in the franchise, I sometimes think "eh, maybe it's time to move on from Pokemon" and then bam, something comes along and I'm so darn easily hooked back in again.

Although with the way some people are obsessively hooked into certain silly things like sports, Disney, Dungeons and Dragons, and other crazy hobbies, nothing to be ashamed about having continued interest in a 25 year old major franchise.

[Noblejanobii]

I love this franchise and hope I never get tired of it

[Neo Emolga]

Bury me with my Emolga plushies so I can take them with me to the afterlife.

I think if they were to stop making games, I would just replay and revisit the older ones. And heck, even without the games, there's always endless fan content being created. Such a great, versatile franchise!

[Chakramaster]

I just keep wishing for the day we will see VR come to be fully immersive to where we can see ourselves in game....as Pokemon xD. Fully realistic and immersive.

[Neo Emolga]

Given how far it has come in 25 years, I'd say it's quite possible and very likely within our lifetimes. Looking at the way Pokemon started off as black and white sprites on GameBoy to what it is now with fully animated 3D models with expressions, reactions, and personalities, we've come a dang long way and it's simply magical.

[Noblejanobii]

Bury me with my Emolga plushies so I can take them with me to the afterlife.

I think if they were to stop making games, I would just replay and revisit the older ones. And heck, even without the games, there's always endless fan content being created. Such a great, versatile franchise!

I still regularly go back and do challenge runs of the first five gens so yeah I'd be in the same boat.

[Chakramaster]

I do on a few games, but others I haven't really gone back to myself. Some are really fun to go back and play though. Like I play Explorer of Darkness/Sky once a year as a tradition. xD

[Neo Emolga]

I've been playing mostly Let's Go, Eevee because before, I had only gotten up to Cerulean City and didn't even bother beating Misty, so like 90% of the game was unfinished. As for where I am now, I just finished going through the secret Team Rocket base in Celadon and got Erika's badge. Really not sure why I quit so early before, it's definitely still a fun little game and Eevee is a fun partner to have along.

[Noblejanobii]

I’ve picked up my Platinum randomizer again. Just beat Giratina so now I have to remember where to go next haha.

[Chakramaster]

As much as I love Pikachu. I could only play Let's Go Pikachu so much. After it became quite tedious playing on a repeat setting. I didn't like having to farm for Pokémon I wanted either. Wasn't as fun as the normal game settings personally. Still fun through a play through once.

[Neo Emolga]

For me, it's the whole process of catching Pokémon in Let's Go that's tricky. It's okay if the Pokémon stays in the middle, but if they move off to the side, forget it, it just doesn't register me throwing the Pokéball to the far right or left. It was a neat idea but it just doesn't work sometimes and it makes me wonder if the place where I have my Nintendo Switch is messing things up.

It's having me dread what it must take to catch Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, and Mewtwo...

[Chakramaster]

I never focused on those. I tried shiny hunting and never had any luck. So I gave up on it. XD

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I've never tried shiny hunting, either. Seems pretty time consuming and I honestly don't really care for the different color pallets most shiny Pokémon have. But hey, to each their own, some people seem to have a lot of fun with it.

[Chakramaster]

It seems way more tedious in the Switch games. Having to **** down, boot back up, slowly start back up, jump in, load, talk, encounter animation, failed, close app, reopen, rinse and repeat. It's annoying.

[AD]

I did all that hunting in the RSE days. The new era I mostly spent wonder trading, or trading period, or just grinding EVs. And then just hop on Showdown anyway so all my grinding was in vain.

[Neo Emolga]

I used to grind Pokémon to level 100 for Stadium. Man, now that's really tedious and time-consuming...

[Chakramaster]

I used to grind Pokémon to level 100 for Stadium. Man, now that's really tedious and time-consuming...

I remember those days too. Was so easy to just sit back, relax, and grind to 100. Now it seems tedious, but there's easier ways to do so at least.

It's breeding for IVs and EV training that's just time consuming.

[Neo Emolga]

I remember those days too. Was so easy to just sit back, relax, and grind to 100. Now it seems tedious, but there's easier ways to do so at least.

It's breeding for IVs and EV training that's just time consuming.

Yeah, when I learned what went into IVs and EVs, I was like "yep, thanks but no thanks." So I didn’t bother doing competitive battles after that. I just enjoy Pokémon games for the fun adventures now.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah, when I learned what went into IVs and EVs, I was like "yep, thanks but no thanks." So I didn’t bother doing competitive battles after that. I just enjoy Pokémon games for the fun adventures now.

It's not too hard if you have a 6IV Ditto. Which I believe I have 2? If you wanted one. Just give it the Destiny Knot and it's all luck based from there.5 are guaranteed to pass on though.

[Neo Emolga]

Thanks for the offer, but it's multiple things, really. From tiers, what movesets a Pokémon should have, and then the whole "don't use that, use this" debate.

I'm more of a causal that would rather just cruise with my favorite Pokémon on a fun adventure rather than fret over the metagame stuff and how Smogun feels people should battle.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I don't do it often as I used to. Seriously they made breeding and such way tougher now honestly. Takes way too long.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, that's the other nice thing about PMD games, too. No need to fret about that stuff, just relax, enjoy the story, get immersed, and have your heartstrings pulled around.

But that's the other nice thing about Pokemon, too. If storyline and the feeling of adventure is more your jam than the competitive battling scene, PMD has you covered. :3 But the folks who love that thrill of building a team and taking it head to head with others have their picnic, too. It's great for that.

[Chakramaster]

PMD is a whole different story. You can get lost in the story and get emotionally invested.....even if that's the best way to go about it xD.

[Noblejanobii]

Ye that’s why I like to try and relive those experiences through PMD RPs XD

[Scytherwolf]

https://i.imgur.com/MolYrvy.png

I'm...back finally. A series of horrible events has kept me away, but I do definitely want to be active around here again.

[Noblejanobii]

Glad to have you back!

[Chakramaster]

https://i.imgur.com/MolYrvy.png

I'm...back finally. A series of horrible events has kept me away, but I do definitely want to be active around here again.

Hey glad to see you back! Hopefully everything is okay now. We're still here ourselves and trying to keep things strong as we can. Either way, glad you're okay and still here to revel in the fun!

[Neo Emolga]

That poor Yanmega... o.o

Always great to have you around, sorry to hear things have been rough on you lately...

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah glad to see you back!

[Scytherwolf]

Hey glad to see you back! Hopefully everything is okay now. We're still here ourselves and trying to keep things strong as we can. Either way, glad you're okay and still here to revel in the fun!
Thank you! I definitely hope I can STAY back this time and enjoy things here!


That poor Yanmega... o.o

Always great to have you around, sorry to hear things have been rough on you lately...
That's how I've been feeling the past several months. x___x

Thank you. ^^


Yeah glad to see you back!
Thanks, glad to be back! .O.

[Neo Emolga]

That's how I've been feeling the past several months. x___x

Thank you. ^^

Oof. Yeah, this week has really been something else for me in terms of work...

Well, hopefully things get better and easier for the both of us.

[Chakramaster]

Thank you! I definitely hope I can STAY back this time and enjoy things here!


That's how I've been feeling the past several months. x___x

Thank you. ^^


Thanks, glad to be back! .O.

Work has been....super weird here too. So many leaving and new hires having issues. Hopefully things get better soon and these new people work out.

Hopefully things get better for you soon. For all of us honestly. 2021 hasn't been much better in terms on 2020 yet. Hopefully we see real change for the better soon.

[Neo Emolga]

Work has been....super weird here too. So many leaving and new hires having issues. Hopefully things get better soon and these new people work out.

Hopefully things get better for you soon. For all of us honestly. 2021 hasn't been much better in terms on 2020 yet. Hopefully we see real change for the better soon.

So far, Monday was hell, Tuesday was hell, today was hell, and things don't look too good for tomorrow either. Lots of pesky meetings that need to be resolved.

I'm really hoping it's just a bad week and this isn't the new norm, because this situation at work just sucks. :(

[Chakramaster]

With all the changes happening in jobs and society with COVID and what updates in safety and etc they have. Who knows. Hopefully things will only get better for you soon.

[Neo Emolga]

With all the changes happening in jobs and society with COVID and what updates in safety and etc they have. Who knows. Hopefully things will only get better for you soon.

Thursday was hell, too. :(

It's the whole "here's multiple huge expectations we have for you that you can't even make a scratch of progress on because you're getting flooded with a constant wave of new work coming in and it's a mess and now you're expected to take the time to clean up that mess too and just when you think you've gotten it done, nope, it gets sent back to you for additional changes and fixes and meanwhile there’s still huge amounts of other work coming in and the expectations keep increasing dramatically."

Things that I used to be able to keep on top of are just falling apart and need to be abandoned for the sake of other things. It's been absolutely horrible.

[Chakramaster]

Thursday was hell, too. :(

It's the whole "here's multiple huge expectations we have for you that you can't even make a scratch of progress on because you're getting flooded with a constant wave of new work coming in and it's a mess and now you're expected to take the time to clean up that mess too and just when you think you've gotten it done, nope, it gets sent back to you for additional changes and fixes and meanwhile there’s still huge amounts of other work coming in and the expectations keep increasing dramatically."

Things that I used to be able to keep on top of are just falling apart and need to be abandoned for the sake of other things. It's been absolutely horrible.

Hopefully it's not something that's just being thrown at you without reason. Wouldn't make sense, but you never know. Sorry to hear that dude. Hopefully after this week you get some much needed time off. Rest and relax doing only what you want to do. Out in for a little vacation if you have to and just take a day to yourself. Everyone deserves a little rest.

[Neo Emolga]

Hopefully it's not something that's just being thrown at you without reason. Wouldn't make sense, but you never know. Sorry to hear that dude. Hopefully after this week you get some much needed time off. Rest and relax doing only what you want to do. Out in for a little vacation if you have to and just take a day to yourself. Everyone deserves a little rest.

Okay, today wasn't as bad, but it was still more work than usual. What I really want next week is to just some space to let me catch up. That's all, man, that's not a major request.

The WORST is when work piles up and you're not even in a position to start clearing it out to free up space and sanity.

[Noblejanobii]

Well my new job officially starts on Monday whoooo

[Neo Emolga]

Well my new job officially starts on Monday whoooo

Hey, all the best with your new job!

Couldn't let me win, eh? XD

[AD]

I feel like ive been sleeping for years, uuuugh. Also congrats Noble!

[Noblejanobii]

Hey, all the best with your new job!

Couldn't let me win, eh? XD

Definitely not

Thanks y’all! I’m looking forward to it. Though admittedly I’m very nervous

[Chakramaster]

Thank Noble for the save xD

Congrats Noble! Hopefully this new job is everything you were looking for. I personally need to find a job up north. I'm just...kinda getting outdone with things down here. This heat is slowly killing me. I need the cold (a real winter) and snow in my life. 80% of the country this year got snow, but not here. So it really got me thinking again. About going back to college for meteorology or journalism to travel to places that get these storms for the Weather Channel or something. I need snow. Real snow xD

[Neo Emolga]

Chakra, the way you fantasize over snow is cute and comical. XD

I think spring has officially sprung here, but man, what a crazy winter we had.

[Chakramaster]

Chakra, the way you fantasize over snow is cute and comical. XD

I think spring has officially sprung here, but man, what a crazy winter we had.

I haven't been labeled as a Snowchu for snow reason now xD. Fantasize over it? XD. I mean it's real though! I'm glad it's funny and all. Thing is, people that live with it on a daily basis through winter think it's nothing new and most hate it cause of what a pain it can be. Believe me I totally get that. To someone like me though where it's like hot year round. Hardly ever get what would be called a "Winter" it's...hmm, well like a dream xD. I've always loved it when we got snow here and to know three different types and all and how much better it is where it naturally snows well. It's like a dream hahah. Leaves much to be desired. Give me your winter next time and I'll be happy.

I would say we'll probably never have a blizzard here, but look what happened to Texas. That's the kind of snow storm I'd like to see one day. A foot of snow here would be like a dream. Especially if it's the fluffy kind. Texas even got that in that storm.

[Neo Emolga]

Right now, it's just windy and very cold. According to the predictions, it's supposed to be like that pretty much all week, but then it's supposed to go into the 60s next week.

But sure, yeah, if you want the snowy mess we had this year, help yourself. XD

[Chakramaster]

Right now, it's just windy and very cold. According to the predictions, it's supposed to be like that pretty much all week, but then it's supposed to go into the 60s next week.

But sure, yeah, if you want the snowy mess we had this year, help yourself. XD

Hey I'd be more than happy with it xD. Especially the colder weather. Can't speak for the rest of Georgia, but I know I'm not alone in the desire for snow. I'll take 2 feet of snow please! XD I'll happy shovel if I have to and fall asleep in a puffy pile of snow after building my snowchu. No mudchu. And fluffy snow, not hard and icy.

Yeah I've been hearing there's been gale warnings for the northeast lately. Even some brush fires and brush fire warnings and evacuations lately. Stay safe up there dude.

[AD]

Chakra, the way you fantasize over snow is cute and comical.

A snow to a Georgian is like Moby D!ck, not real to us. I don't think I have seen real snow, really. Even when I went to Ireland, I only saw rain.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah when I went to New York. It only rained those 3 days. So sadly didn't get that chance. I'm still hoping. By hoping I mean like dying to see it. xD

[AD]

Yeah when I went to New York. It only rained those 3 days. So sadly didn't get that chance. I'm still hoping. By hoping I mean like dying to see it. xD

I just like, want to walk through a snowy forest, or my backyard. The most I have seen is flurries that barely stuck to the ground. Apparently it snowed a couple inches when I was a baby. But that is like, 20 something years ago man.

[Chakramaster]

I just like, want to walk through a snowy forest, or my backyard. The most I have seen is flurries that barely stuck to the ground. Apparently it snowed a couple inches when I was a baby. But that is like, 20 something years ago man.

Yeah it snowed when I was really young. I remember my parents bundling me up like the kid from A Christmas Story. Seriously I don't need that much now xD. Maybe back then. That was for just like...2 inches of snow. We used it all up plus mud, leaves, and sticks to try and make snowmen back then. Was enough to satisfy the kid me, but now I want all the snow. Like the 6-12+ inches the north gets. Heck exactly what Texas got. They got the "northern" type of snow. Fluffy and tons of it.

Call it cute and comical all you want those of you that live with it on a daily winter basis. To me, it'd be like a dream come true to experience it and I'd enjoy it. Even the shoveling. Sounds fun to me! Why I've been joking with the Snowchu thing like you've joked too xD. Heck even to experience a blizzard at this point sounds fun.

I swear I should've gone to become a psychologist. I can look at things from a psychological standpoint. I see a scene from a movie I watched and someone that experiences their dream only to have it taken away. He turned into a murdering psychopath. XD I can totally understand those feelings of dread and despair. I mean I wouldn't lose control like that myself, but I mean I know and understand those feelings to an extent. There was something similar I experienced like it when I was younger.

But yeaaaaah it's still a real dream of mine to experience "REAL" snow and if possible a snowstorm.

[Neo Emolga]

You gotta move up north then. Minnesota, Colorado, or Buffalo NY may be your paradise.

Or you can move to Antarctica. You'd get penguins, too!

[Chakramaster]

You gotta move up north then. Minnesota, Colorado, or Buffalo NY may be your paradise.

Or you can move to Antarctica. You'd get penguins, too!

But Texas got it this year! It's not impossible, but yeah. I'm really honestly losing my mind over it more slowly and just need this. Tbh I feel like I'm at the point of giving anything to experience it xD.

[Noblejanobii]

I'll be moving up north soon but I am not looking forward to the snow.

[Chakramaster]

Trade with me anytime it snows! I'll do all the fun stuff! Shovel, deal with it, and have the fun! XD

[Noblejanobii]

Hahaha sure thing.

Though it'd help if I could actually find an apartment. Thought I had one locked in but it slipped through my grasp at the last second so now we're back to searching.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I'm sure that'll be a tough find. Good luck to you on your search!
And yeah so long as I could get transportation and everything I'd find a way there and do it all! XD. Buuuut I dunno if it would be exactly like I'm hoping since it's still kinda in between.

[Neo Emolga]

I've only sent out feelers when looking for houses. Bleh, real estate is expensive, tricky business.

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah I think I might've found another one that's good. Landlady seems very nice and she's offered two different properties to look at. Both are about the same size but one is like right across the street from my work so that's super nice. So I'm kinda leaning towards it. But my parents prefer the other property so we'll see.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah I think I might've found another one that's good. Landlady seems very nice and she's offered two different properties to look at. Both are about the same size but one is like right across the street from my work so that's super nice. So I'm kinda leaning towards it. But my parents prefer the other property so we'll see.

Pick the one YOU want! A short commute is great, saves time and fuel (sounds like you won't need to drive there). That's a nice deal-maker attribute to it.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah picking what place you want is for the best. Otherwise it'd leave you feeling a little out of place. I know your parents may have a good bit of say since they'll probably be helping with rent (at least at first). It's ultimately up to you since you'll be living there though. If it helps save of travel then why not?

[Noblejanobii]

You’d think that’s how it’d work but I don’t get a vote despite the fact that I’ll be living there. Mom decides not me.

[Neo Emolga]

Well, if she's paying the rent and the one you want is more expensive, I don't see why it would be an issue if you pay the difference from what the other one costs.

But if you're paying the rent entirely, no way should this even be an issue.

[Chakramaster]

Lot of reflecting on life myself lately too. Had a discussion with my friend last night and it kinda got to me. On really deciding my plan in life too and what to go back to college for. It's a tough decision. I've got my core all out of the way. It's just deciding what. Cyber Security is REALLY big lately. Especially here in my city. The latest build and most up to date cyber security center in the nation. So it's worth looking into...again.

[Neo Emolga]

I have heard a lot of good things about the field as well. Sounds like it would be interesting to get into, also.

[Noblejanobii]

Well, if she's paying the rent and the one you want is more expensive, I don't see why it would be an issue if you pay the difference from what the other one costs.

But if you're paying the rent entirely, no way should this even be an issue.

The apartments are roughly the same price so it’s negligible either way (I’m not kidding it’s like $25 different). But I will be paying the entire rent so again, you’d think it’d be my choice. But alas, I do not get a vote.

Either way at this point I could care very little, since this will be one of the final decisions she gets a say in for a while.

[Lychee]

That sounds like it kinda sucks!
My mum had a hand in one of my most recent rentals too- also not because she paid, but because she had a strong opinion! "I love this place! I would live here! Dont leave it! It's so handy for me!" But eventually after I told her about all the problems with living there she agreed it wasn't the best... idk how much time you've got to change her mind or if she ever will though.
Will you feel bitter about your place if you have to choose the one she chooses for you?

Two of my friends actually BOUGHT houses recently and wheeww that sounds like such an effort but also they all seem so relieved to no longer have to pay rent to a random landlord, and to be able to hang hooks, paint walls, or change things about the kitchens!
I went to one friends house the other day and he had like, a smart lock on the door? It had finger print stuff and codes and sung a little song and logged who went in it and when. And he made all his lights voice activated! like WOAH SO FANCY! I dont think his parents had any say in it... but idk if his parents have met his partners either so I guess some people just live relatively family pressure free!

[Neo Emolga]

The apartments are roughly the same price so it’s negligible either way (I’m not kidding it’s like $25 different). But I will be paying the entire rent so again, you’d think it’d be my choice. But alas, I do not get a vote.

Either way at this point I could care very little, since this will be one of the final decisions she gets a say in for a while.

WHY DO YOU NOT GET A VOTE? The entire decision should be up to you! This is your living arrangement, if she doesn't like it, too bad! Heck, if you moved way out of state, there's nothing she could do about it.

Really, this is serious control freak condescending paternalism.

[Noblejanobii]

idk how much time you've got to change her mind or if she ever will though.
Will you feel bitter about your place if you have to choose the one she chooses for you?
Not enough time really and she’s pretty much already set her mind to this place so I doubt I could convince her otherwise.

Ye it’s not like I hate the place or anything. In terms of a lot of things like space and amenities it is definitely better, it’s just not what I want.


WHY DO YOU NOT GET A VOTE? The entire decision should be up to you! This is your living arrangement, if she doesn't like it, too bad! Heck, if you moved way out of state, there's nothing she could do about it.

Really, this is serious control freak condescending paternalism.

Yeah I don’t know what to tell ya man. This is just how she is. How she’s always been.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah the fact you're the one paying the rent and you don't get a vote makes no sense at all. I mean what's stopping you from letting her let you move into one. Then moving out and into the other? Since after all. It's your money and your choice.

[AD]

I have nothing to add to this conversation, I am just sneaking in a post so no one but me wins.

Also I got a new keyboard and the switches make it so satisfying to hear the keys typing.

[Neo Emolga]

Most of my computer hardware is pretty old, but heck, it's been reliable. I'd gladly take reliable over the lights and gizmo junk.

It's crazy, the Razer stuff I used to have caused all kinds of problems and barely lasted a year before I finally had to get rid of the junk, whereas the Logitech stuff I have has been still alive and kicking after a decade.

[Chakramaster]

You guys know me. My technology is always against me. Such is my life xD. Yet I always wanna improve my computer.

[Noblejanobii]

I don’t think I’ve ever used any Razor products but I can agree my Logitech stuff has been pretty good

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, don't use Razer. One of their keyboards was so bad that it would lock up and then it gave me a blue screen of death multiple times. The mouse was pretty junky as well.

[AD]

Don't use Razer. Don't use Alienware. Cheap overpriced crap.

My Razer products stopped working after like a month of use. They don't build for quality. Same goes for Alienware.

[Chakramaster]

Alienware you're practically paying for the name brand. That's it.

[Neo Emolga]

Oh man, Alienware is such a MASSIVE waste of money. Fastest way to spend an extra $3000 for no good reason.

It's like the BMW (Big Money Waste) of computers. I've never used an Alienware computer, but there's a good reason for that. Even just five more minutes of shopping around will help you find other sites that sell the same thing but drastically cheaper.

I find it hilarious that one of Alienware's ad campaigns was urging people to buy it for the "bragging rights."

[AD]

One of Alienware's ad campaigns was urging people to buy it for the "bragging rights."

I find it funny that when Alienware came out it was kinda big, but now is basically a laughing stock.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I remember when a friend of mine got one and I wanted one. They were just so expensive. Not worth it now. Heck once I get my computer back I'll probably have to buy a new graphics card. Simple fixes. I also only wanted laptops. Now I have room for a desktop and it's way better.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, there was a time I thought I needed a whole new computer, but just replacing the graphics card was all I needed in the end. The RAM and processor are still pretty good and aren't too far off from what's considered the best on the market right now. Although I don't really obsess with tracking framerate. As long as it just feels smooth, I'm good.

Though it's crazy how avid people are out to buy the latest graphics card for crazy gobs of money even though a slightly older card can still play stuff in Ultra and be much, much cheaper. I guess that's where Alienware snags people who don't do their homework. They try to get people to think that in order to play the latest games with the best graphics and framerate, you absolutely have to have the latest hardware and spend like $6K for it.

[Noblejanobii]

Start my first in person day tomorrow. Let’s hope it goes well!

[Neo Emolga]

Hey, good luck and all the best! Hopefully it's a WAY better position than the last one.

[Chakramaster]

Already moved to your new apartment too? Well hopefully this new job is way better for you in every way! Hopefully it's exactly what you were looking for.

[Noblejanobii]

Yep I moved in on Saturday!

First day in person has been great so far.

[Neo Emolga]

That's great to hear!

Yeah, that last job you had sounded terrible. It happens, I've had a few jobs where getting let go or quitting felt like bliss. New and better ones will come along. :3

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah this one has been great. Way better than the other one. They actually respect that I work 9-5 which is super nice haha.

[Neo Emolga]

That's good, though yeah, sometimes overtime ends up being a thing.

Last night was... ugh for me. Had to work like 12 hours because of a BSI Regulatory Submission (long story). Thankfully I did my part, it just now depends on others doing theirs (and I don't have too much control over that besides reminding them they need to do things).

[Noblejanobii]

Yeah I'm not opposed to doing overtime just not a fan of it being literally every night haha

[Chakramaster]

Yeah I had to do that every Friday for a good while there. Wasn't fun (especially cause I had an hour drive to and back from). I chose Friday's cause I have weekends off. So lucky on that I had time to rest up xD.

My boss has often lately come in telling me how much they LOVE me xD. It's not even April yet and about half of April's work is already done.... ^^; (that's a little over 100 calls). I finished March early. They got April's ready. So why not?

[Neo Emolga]

Hey, that's awesome your boss appreciates your work! And that you're already well ahead of your quota!

For me, ugh, EVERYONE is busy as heck around my place. Tuesday was killer with overtime, really. XP

[Noblejanobii]

Oh boy that sucks. Hopefully things will lighten up soon!

[AD]

I miss my darkrai theme..

[Neo Emolga]

I miss my darkrai theme..

But Shay is the way, my dear friend!

[Noblejanobii]

Embrace the shay!

[Chakramaster]

Mobile has no theme...

[Neo Emolga]

Mobile has no theme...

Really? Huh, seems to work on my phone.

Eh, I'm going to change the themes back, I thought it would have worked, but eh, seems like peeps are having trouble with it.

Still, use the Gracidea Order theme! I'll testify it was my go-to theme even before today. XD

[Noblejanobii]

Really? Huh, seems to work on my phone.

Eh, I'm going to change the themes back, I thought it would have worked, but eh, seems like peeps are having trouble with it.

Still, use the Gracidea Order theme! I'll testify it was my go-to theme even before today. XD

You have to change your phone into desktop mode for any themes to work. So that's probably why it works on yours (and mine) but not Chakra's.

[Neo Emolga]

You have to change your phone into desktop mode for any themes to work. So that's probably why it works on yours (and mine) but not Chakra's.

Ah, that makes sense. Yeah, I've been doing that for so long that I forgot about it.

[Chakramaster]

I mean I do use the Desktop mode, but other themes don't work well on it other than Crossroads Pro.

[AD]

I used to use the Ilex Forest theme, but the dark colors of the Darkrai theme really are the best. I do miss the old Giratina theme from EGC, but aeugh this darkrai theme is just magical.

[Chakramaster]

Some of the little things are nice to enjoy. Little change up here and there.

[Neo Emolga]

I used to use Electric Rodent Regime, but something messsed with the graphics and it doesn't really work anymore. Been using Gracidea Order ever since. It's nice and mellow.

[Chakramaster]

Hmm, odd. The ERR one still works fine for me. Maybe it's a computer based bug only? Lot of weird unexplainable bugs here lately.

[Neo Emolga]

Hmm, odd. The ERR one still works fine for me. Maybe it's a computer based bug only? Lot of weird unexplainable bugs here lately.

Weird, you're right, it's working now! For the longest time the header banner had been all black but now it's up again.

I wonder what happened...

[Noblejanobii]

I used the Darkrai theme for a while but as soon as Gracidea Order became a thing I switched to that

[Chakramaster]

There's no exclusive Pikachu theme. ERR is awesome, but the dark theme messes with my eyes. XD

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, though an all-yellow Pikachu theme would be tough on the eyes, too. :P

[Chakramaster]

A little yeah xD. Somehow I'd find a way to make it work. =D

[Noblejanobii]

Haha more power to you then

[Chakramaster]

Soon I shall start the 1milion Chu challenge xD

[Noblejanobii]

Hahahaha I'd love to see it

[Neo Emolga]

Soon I shall start the 1milion Chu challenge xD

What's the 1 million Chu challenge?

You're not planning on drawing that many, are you?

[Noblejanobii]

He might! It’d be good practice!

[Neo Emolga]

With that many, he'll gain psychic powers and draw perfect Pikachus with his mind. XD

[Noblejanobii]

Hahahaha oh man that'd be amazing

[Chakramaster]

I already can with my mind. When I try to draw them out they just come out terribly xD.

[Neo Emolga]

Oh, I can do full cinematic masterpieces in my mind... the kind that would take thousands of hours, a staff of 500+ people, an insane budget, copyright licenses, and crazy good 3D rendering animation software to make an actual reality. And I'm... missing a few of those things. XD

[AD]

Oh, I can do full cinematic masterpieces in my mind... the kind that would take thousands of hours, a staff of 500+ people, an insane budget, copyright licenses, and crazy good 3D rendering animation software to make an actual reality. And I'm... missing a few of those things. XD

You can get the 3D rendering for free. I am not sure about the staff and the expensive licenses, but the 3D stuff you can get for free. DiVinci Resolve and Blender are two of em.

Edit: Brain poop. Blender is the 3D software, DiVinci is just a video/audio editor.

[Neo Emolga]

You can get the 3D rendering for free. I am not sure about the staff and the expensive licenses, but the 3D stuff you can get for free. DiVinci Resolve and Blender are two of em.

Edit: Brain poop. Blender is the 3D software, DiVinci is just a video/audio editor.

Yeah, I haven't worked with 3D software in decades. Last time was in college with 3D Studio Max, and that was like 16 years ago. I mainly worked with 3D primitive shapes, I didn't do too much actual reshaping. I tried but man, it's tough and very tedious to get it to cooperate. XD

Given, I know exactly why Pixar movies and most games have a credits list a hundred miles long.

[AD]

Yeah, I haven't worked with 3D software in decades. Last time was in college with 3D Studio Max, and that was like 16 years ago. I mainly worked with 3D primitive shapes, I didn't do too much actual reshaping. I tried but man, it's tough and very tedious to get it to cooperate. XD

Given, I know exactly why Pixar movies and most games have a credits list a hundred miles long.

I tried. I am just gonna stick to music lol

[Neo Emolga]

I tried. I am just gonna stick to music lol

I have ZERO talent and ZERO experience when it comes to music.

I listen to it, and that's about as far as it goes when it comes to my experience with it. XD

[Chakramaster]

I used to be good when it came to music. Yet I still don't know how to read sheet music....not well at least.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, I don't think I have a great singing voice either. Although... it's not as bad as what I've heard from some vocalists out there. Yikes.

[Noblejanobii]

I have a pretty good singing voice with a decent range. I even got some awards for it back in middle school. But I have horrible stage fright so it never went anywhere.

[Chakramaster]

I got "best singer" way back in Elementary. XD of course I didn't really go into that though. Went more into band. Drums were my thing. Making a beat.

[Neo Emolga]

I used to have stage fright as a kid. And the college pretty much squeezes that out of you with so many presentations. And then grad school REALLY goes to town on that.