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Title is my question. Thank you for your help!
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Here is some background and rant if anyone is interested:
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Just had a game against Rein on Colosseo. I never felt more useless for a long time.
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I'm a plat two-trick who play Dva and Sigma. Both heroes are versitile and fun and cover for each other. I feel like there are always ways to win if I just play these two heroes well. I almost never feel like I lost a game because of my hero choice.
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Until this game.
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I don't like playing Dva on Colosseo because the linear nature of the middle section. Enemies usually group up and it's hard for me to off-angle. (Or maybe it's my lack of understanding of the map.)
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So I picked Sigma. Enemy tank is Rein. My mindset was, keep my distance, try to shoot the enemy, and shoot Rein shield if I can't shoot anything else. I felt like I had very little chance to actually kill anyone. And when Rein charges past me and gets on my backline, he kills my team before I kill his team or kill him.
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Here is the replay code if anyone wants to see for yourself: 25209C
Disclaimer: I played really bad and threw the game for my competent teammates.

Hello everyone
I have made these posts before but haven't really done so since OW2 came out so I thought I'd let people know that I'm still doing this.
I have been coaching people for about 4 years now. I work as a teacher IRL and I have been incorporating the skills from my profession into my coaching. I have experience coaching players from every rank as well as different platforms.
I coach all roles and heroes however, I can't teach you the tech for certain "specialist" type heroes like Wrecking Ball and Doomfist for example. What I can do on the other hand is help you understand the the game sense, timing aspects, the setup and when to engage etc. For those specific techs you can find tons of content made by experts.
Personally I peaked high masters in OW1 and I'm currently in Master 4. I lost my passion to grind a long time ago but I'm trying to see if I can get it back. I used to play all roles back in the day but currently I'm focusing on the damage role, being a Tracer main myself. Having a full time job and having all the responsibilities and other things I want to do as someone who's 30+ does limit the time I have to fully commit to the grind.
My knowledge of the game comes from watching pro play as well as high level play which I have a passion for understanding and analyzing. I'm one of those people who actually prefer to watch the game compared to playing it, simply because of how amazing the game is at the highest level of play.
I haven't experienced anyone being dissatisfied with my coaching and I have had people come to me when they were Silver who are now in Master.
So how does it work?
I stream 4 days a week usually being Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 pm-10 pm CET (it's currently summer time in Europe)I have a discord server which I'll link in the bottom. This where people submit their replays with additional information which can be found as a pinned message in the #replay-codes channel.
I'll then review them on my streams whenever I have any requests. There are multiple ways this can be done.
If you can't be there live I'll simply just stream the session and send you a time stamped link of the VOD.
If you want to be there we can plan a day and time (preferably something that matches my schedule) and you can choose to either be in the chat or join me in a discord call. It's up to you.
What does it cost?Nothing. I do this for free as a hobby, dropping a follow on my stream and subbing if you want to is greatly appreciated but not at all necessary. I'd actually prefer if some of you stick around and become a part of my discord/stream community as it would make this more enjoyable. The only reason for me to start charging for coaching would be if I for whatever reason get to a point where I consistently have too many requests to keep up with.
Is there a limit to how many times I can submit a replay?No. I have no problems reviewing the same people multiple times. I'd actually prefer if people get back to me once a week so we can look at the progress and if certain problems are still present. One time coach sessions are fine but continues coaching is very helpful.
If this is something that peaks your interest, feel free to join my server, hope to see you guys there :)
Discord linkhttps://discord.gg/WnKm4A3

“What are some of the most terrifying things a person can lose?
Their wallet? Maybe their phone or their house keys? Their dog, their favorite shirt, their wedding rings? Losing something can feel like cutting off their arm, if they aren’t careful, and yet, loss is part of life. We lose our things, but also our loved ones and we even lose ourselves. But the most terrifying thing I’ve ever lost isn’t clothes or important documents or someone I know. It’s my body. And I don’t think I am going to find it any time soon.
My therapist says that the loss of control can drive anyone mad, especially when we’re being told that we should be able to wield it. The world thinks this way about the body. They think it isn’t possible to lose it. They expect the body to follow a set of rules and this mutual understanding is what makes our bodies predictable to us. The body promises us things. If we’re tired, we sleep and feel better. Pain? Just rest and improve. Even eating – calories in, calories out, we can control our weight with simple determination, right?
That last one is wrong. Really, they all are. Because the body doesn’t actually follow these rules and, when it doesn’t, the results can be catastrophic.
Truthfully, people have little control over their bodies. But the world doesn’t like to admit that.
We all want to believe that these simple rules will keep us healthy. That diet and exercise, combined with activity, should be everything we need to remain strong. But that isn’t how things truly work because, in the end, we really can’t control our bodies. That much is evident to us when we take our final breath.
I have no hope of controlling my body and I gave up trying a long time ago. It doesn’t play by the rules. It’s taken away my quality of life. It’s diminished me down to a cynic who has learned the hard way never to get excited about positive physical transformation. Because it could change in an instant.
I alternate between frustration, rage that my body is doing this to me, and depression, a somber acceptance that this is the way things are now. I never feel good. Because I’m too busy focusing on how absolutely bad I feel when I step on the scale or try to walk, only to find that these simple aspects are no more within my grasp than the sun.
So every day I must pull myself up and face the same, cold truth, and every day I must decide to keep going. And to be honest, on some days, that decision is extremely difficult to make. But I make it, and I hold my head a little higher on some mornings when I think about it. Because I know that I can’t control my body, but I can control how I respond to it. I can control my heart, and decide to keep it beating, even when everything else slips through my grasp.”

Once upon a time, it was commonplace for online games to have subscription fees. The earliest popular graphical online games, including Ultima Online and EverQuest, all had recurring service fees, as did many games that came after, such as Final Fantasy XI and World of Warcraft.
That model has largely given way to the "freemium" model where the publishers give the game itself away for free, but much of the game's content is locked behind the choice of either extended play times "grinding" for materials, or the option of skipping that grind with a real-money payment.
However, some games have both, and that usually includes the longest-lived and most-successful ones. Sega's ten-year-on Phantasy Star Online 2 is free-to-play, but has extensive cash purchases and also has a "premium" subscription available. In Final Fantasy XIV and the venerable World of Warcraft, the subscription fee is still required despite the presence of a cash shop.
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Grand Theft Auto Online has a lot of similarities to what we usually think of as qualities of "MMO" games. While it isn't "massively multiplayer" on a local scale—sessions normally include a maximum of 32 players—there are tens of thousands of players online at any given moment. It has named player characters with persistent progress and all of the other things we think of from MMO games: equipment, appearance customization, player housing, difficult multiplayer "raid" events, and so on.
With that context in mind, it probably shouldn't be a surprise that Rockstar is launching a subscription service for GTA Online. It's called GTA+, and it costs $6 a month. Ponying up for the premium subscription earns you a cool $500,000 in the in-game GTA$ currency every month and extra GTA$ on "Shark Cards," as well as exclusive benefits. Here's the list of benefits for the first month: The Principe Deveste Eight — along with a complimentary Hao’s Special Works upgrade for it before it is made available to purchase by the general public — plus the HSW Orange Trip and HSW CMYK Glitch Liveries. The Auto Shop located in La Mesa, introduces an assortment of gameplay updates from Los Santos Tuners. Current Auto Shop owners can relocate to La Mesa at no additional cost. Waived LS Car Meet Membership fees. Current LS Car Meet members with GTA+ will be reimbursed GTA$50,000 during this event period. Yacht owners can upgrade to the Aquarius Super Yacht at no additional cost. The Gussét Frog Tee and Broker Prolaps Basketball Top and Shorts automatically added to your wardrobe. The Conveyor Livery for the Mammoth Avenger, HVY APC, and TM-02 Khanjali. A selection of free paints and emblems for the Auto Shop. 3X GTA$ and RP on Hao’s Special Works Race Series. 2X Car Meet Rep on the Street Race Series. It would be easy to criticize Rockstar for this move because the company has already taken $60 of your money for the game. That's to say nothing of the grind-heavy nature of GTA Online that practically forces players to purchase Shark Cards for in-game currency if they want to make progress at any kind of reasonable rate. There's also the fact that the company is charging money for what is honestly an extremely minor update on the current-generation consoles.
In the interest of fairness, though, we'll note that many players who bought GTA V (including GTA Online) purchased it nearly a decade ago. Just like other major online games, GTA Online has seen years of additional content and improvements through continual updates, and that stuff does cost money to create.
deveste eight The Principe Deveste Eight, one of the rewards for subscribing this month.
If you own GTA V, you don't actually have to pay Rockstar anything to play it for the rest of eternity, so giving players an option to spend a little every month to support continued development is fair. However, the list of benefits, at least for the first month, is pretty weak.
There's another caveat, too: this program is only available to players on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. We've asked Rockstar if GTA+ will be coming to the PC version, and will update this post if we get a response.

my boyfriend is depressed and he’s pushing me away
he (m21) and i (f21) have been together for just over a year. it was one of those by chance meetings where i fell for him instantly and a whirlwind timeline. we’ve lived together for almost the entire year, he asked me to be his girlfriend straight away and i had planned to stay with him for a couple weeks but just didn’t end up leaving. we’ve hardly had any issues, living together has been great. we have a cat, and we’re genuinely best friends. recently we’ve both been a lot busier but that’s actually just been beneficial to our relationship. now, he doesn’t have any formal diagnosis but he has most definitely some form of obsessive compulsive disorder and spectrum-like tendencies. i have bpd and anxiety and take sertraline. lately it’s felt like he’s been pulling away, uninterested in me and just really going off me. when i finally pulled him up on it and didn’t just take “i’m just tired” or “i’m just feeling weird at the moment” (he really doesn’t like expressing his feelings and has a hard time communicating them well), he admitted how depressed he’s been feeling over the last few weeks. he dropped out of uni a few months ago (he’s pursuing his creative career and actually doing really fucking well), but hasn’t told his parents. we currently live in a property they own and pay them rent; we’ve had issues with them in the past (i think due to how fast our relationship moved) but it’s all finally in a good place. we’d planned a visit with them in the upcoming weeks with my mother who hasn’t even met them yet, but does know he’s dropped out. so the trip has a lot of pressure on him to come clean to his parents before it happens. when he broke down to me he just said that he doesn’t want to exist anymore. nothing is important to him - not even me. he said when i asked: ‘but what about our life and our future together?’, that he doesn’t even have the capacity to envision any future for himself so he can’t find that a reason to not feel this way. he doesn’t want to go to any kind of therapy, but i think he’s coming around to the idea of medication. it helps that i’m on meds and so are some of his closest friends, and they’ve worked for us all really well. i suggested that we cancel the trip, that he take some time to just go home and be alone as that’s what he was suggesting he needed. i also suggested i move out next academic year, as the flat in the last two months or so has become seriously overcrowded with both of our things and living, and the maintenance of keeping it clean and washing and chores with such different schedules has just become a losing battle. but i’m so terrified he’s going to leave me. i’m an asshole for making this about myself (i’m really trying not to pose it this way to him), but it feels like he’s going to take some space and then come at me with the “it’s not you it’s me” and decide he doesn’t want this, just like he did to his ex. it’s so hard because we’re infatuated with each other: we’re so closed off from the world most of the time - so in love and he’s obsessed with me as i am him. he’s the funniest most incredible person i’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and it’s fucking heartbreaking to watch his light be dimmed this way. he’s so resigned and defeated, and he’ll barely look at me. he’s reassured me that he doesn’t want to break up, and that’s simply going to have to be enough for now. i know i need to let him do his thing and reset, and just fucking pray to god that he comes back to me. but everything inside me is screaming to shake him and beg him not to leave me. if anyone has gone through or is in a similar position, what the fuck do i do? we’ve planned our lives together and begun this journey- if he goes then he takes half of my reason for even existing; this boy is literally the air that i breathe but in the best possible way. it doesn’t feel like my previous relationship based on obsession and hyper-fixating, but just the knowledge that he is my fucking soul mate. i guess this is also just a written prayer that the universe doesn’t take him away from me. if you’ve read this far, please share any insight or advice.

A pair of leaks have turned up on 4Chan that claim to outline details of Rockstar's forthcoming Grand Theft Auto 6. Fans of the franchise would do well to take these rumors with a grain of salt as there's no way to know for sure if any of these details are accurate. The leaker on 4Chan goes by Rhanadeng and claims to have been a friend of a disgruntled employee working on the game during 2019.
The source claims that this employee allegedly asked him to anonymously leak information about GTA 6. However, things later improved, and he lost contact with the Rockstar team member. One key detail is that this person also claims the game has been in active development since 2016 or 2017, with pre-production starting shortly after GTA V was ported to current generation consoles in 2014. The new GTA VI game world map is also claimed to be the size of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 combined.
gta v mission One of the odder bits that this 4Chan user details is a minigame where players control a stream of urine from a protagonist using motion controls. On the protagonist front, there are said to be four in the game, including a driver called Walther Wallace and an unnamed former Israeli IDF person. Another, Thomas Branigan, is a smuggler who owns an aircraft called the Raven, and Marcus Burke is a drug dealer and father to a young boy.
The area is said to be based in Florida, with Vice City among the three major cities with one smaller city in the far northwest of the map. The game reportedly jumps around in time with part of the timeline set in the 1980s and other parts set in the present day. Missions aren't as linear as they are in GTA V or RDR2, notes the proclaimed leaker. Players will briefly visit a small central American island, but it's reportedly not Guarma. The game starts with gamers playing the role of smuggler, Branigan.
gta v car Supposedly there are multiple child characters in the game that mainly interact with Burke and his son. Switching between the protagonists isn't said to be instantaneous, but the camera reportedly zooms out and travels quickly to where the protagonist the player wants to play is located. Sleeping Dogs-inspired parkour is involved in the game as well, but to a lesser extent without wall running. The leaker claims that weapons function more realistically in the game than they have in past titles. An example noted is rocket launcher back blast that ends up taking out an NPC in one of the missions, where the goal is to destroy a helicopter.
Hand-to-hand combat is supported and is said to be similar to Red Dead 2, with the leaker noting it's harder to fight hand-to-hand GTA VI than in GTA V. Player characters can also gain weight in the game, and it affects character attributes as it did in RDR2. Mori Kibbutz is also reportedly in the game, but not much else is detailed about his character.
This leak isn't the first that has surfaced about GTA 6. Last December, a user on reddit claiming to be a beta tester, leaked a bunch of alleged details of the game. In January, another leak claimed that the game would launch in 2021.

Hi all!
I am a cheerful, tolerant, introverted, easygoing and open-minded nerd. I read a lot (a little bit of every genre), enjoy doing and following sports (I hike and play badminton every week and like to go to football/hockey matches), going to the weekly trivia nights with my friends, playing board games and taking plentiful naps.
Physically, I am 171cm and 69kg, with glasses, short light brown hair and a beard. I can provide a pic privately.
I am sex positive and my last relationship was with an allo person, but right now I'm in a place where I'm looking for an ace relationship either without sex, or with only a limited amount, based on mutual agreement.
I am looking for an in-person romantic/squishy relationship, not a long-distance one. I like to spend time physically together and even if I don't need sex, I am fond of touching (hugging, cuddling, holdings hands, etc), neither of which can be done long distance. I live in Western Slovakia and am looking for someone who also lives here-ish (or just a hop across the border). It's also important to mention I don't have any kids and I don't want any.
Hope to hear from you soon!

If it’s better than the next closest competitor it’s Boston. He’s watched most of if not every single one of his fights. “I’ve been looking at that website since I was in junior” Lucic said. “You fail all of your exams because you cannot write you cannot think … you cannot sleep you can’t have dinner everyone is asking what’s wrong with you. He’s been an offensive dynamo and it’s not just luck finally going his way — he’s creating his own luck with stronger play. 7. He’s been worth 3. 3 wins this season right on par with Nylander’s 3. 4 wins without nearly the same fanfare. A big part of that has been Brady’s improved passing ability. Well maybe not love and life. It’s a who’s who of the league’s most dominant offensive players at five-on-five. He’s played exceptionally well over the last little bit bumping his GSVA for the season to four wins. - Alpha AI

Another question that fans have been asking is who the protagonist of GTA 6 will be. In previous games, players have taken on the roles of characters like Tommy Vercetti, CJ Johnson, and Niko Bellic. Will we see a return of a beloved character, or will it be someone completely new? Some rumors have suggested that players will have the option to choose their own protagonist, which would be a first for the series. Only time will tell who we'll be playing as in the next game.
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What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
mostly gaming (on wqhd) games that are said to 'heavly rely on cpu' (path of exile, escape from tarkov, etc). i also often have multiple games running at the same time + 2 instances of bluestacks open.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
2560x1440, monitor can go up to 144hz but obv not needed, i dont need ultra setting but i want to survive peaks (path of exile can get pretty hungry.. imagine they are billions as an arpg ;D)
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
aiming at around 2k but i will be taking some parts from my old pc, more about that later
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
germany
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
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Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor	€309.41 @ Galaxus
CPU Cooler	ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 56.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	€119.90 @ Alza
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard	€288.89 @ Amazon Deutschland
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	€152.84 @ Amazon Deutschland
Storage	Samsung 960 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	€0 already owned
Video Card	MSI SUPRIM X GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card	€1066.98 @ notebooksbilliger.de
Case	Fractal Design Define R6 ATX Mid Tower Case	€0 already owned
Power Supply	Cooler Master V750 Gold V2 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	~130€
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	Total	€2070
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Provide any additional details you wish below.
things i am struggling with:
RAM: looking at https://de.pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/x4VmP6,tbYmP6,QQmmP6/ i wonder, if higher Voltage is better? that's wha i raise to oc, isn't it? so, if i just the the lower one and oc it myself, it's the same?
MOBO: i have no clue what i should be getting here. the ram and number of nvm-ssds (2) give me a little orientation but other than that im lost.
PSU: 750W is probably enough but will it be enough, if i get a new card in ~3-4years? also, i'd like it to be as quiet as possible during idle and i also read, that PSUs can be the cause or worsen coilwhine, which i hate since im playing with open back headphones
but in general, im grateful for any kind of constructive feedback :) pretty sure i'll get at least one comment on the gpu being too expensive but from the few model-comparisons i found, it seems to be one of the quietest and i've always been an msi fanboy anyway.
thank you very much to anyone who took the time to look at this!!

Bing AI Generate an original and unique fantasy world.
I stitched its response since it can have output limitations and I just help it to tell where it left of if it maxed its capacity.
Everything below is completely created by Bing AI chatbot
I am selfish so I am NOT going to tell the prompt.
That’s a very challenging task. Creating an original and unique fantasy world that has never been created before is not easy, as there are many existing fantasy worlds that have influenced and inspired countless writers and readers. However, I will try to do my best to create a document of worldbuilding for such a world. Here is what it might look like:
Worldbuilding: Zalara

1. Basic Idea

Zalara is a high fantasy world that is inspired by a mix of ancient Mesopotamian and Mesoamerican cultures and mythology, but not directly based on them. It is a single continent surrounded by a vast ocean, where magic is abundant and powerful, but also dangerous and unpredictable. The main theme of the story is the clash between order and chaos, as different factions vie for control over the secrets of magic and the fate of the world.

1. Map

Here is a sketch of the map of Zalara, showing the major geographical features and regions:
 OP Note: Yeah it tried to create a map

1. Natural Laws and Magic System

Zalara is governed by two opposing forces: Anu and Tiamat. Anu is the force of order, stability, and harmony. It is associated with the sky, the sun, and the stars. Tiamat is the force of chaos, change, and conflict. It is associated with the sea, the moon, and the underworld.
Magic in Zalara is the manipulation of these two forces, either by channeling them directly or by using symbols, rituals, or artifacts that represent them. Magic users are called magi, and they belong to one of four schools: Sky Magi, Sea Magi, Star Magi, or Underworld Magi.
Sky Magi use Anu to manipulate the elements of air, fire, and light. They are skilled in healing, protection, and divination. They value wisdom, justice, and harmony. They wear blue robes and use staffs or wands as their tools.
Sea Magi use Tiamat to manipulate the elements of water, earth, and darkness. They are skilled in destruction, transformation, and illusion. They value freedom, creativity, and diversity. They wear green robes and use daggers or tridents as their tools.
Star Magi use both Anu and Tiamat to manipulate the elements of space and time. They are skilled in teleportation, dimension-hopping, and prophecy. They value balance, knowledge, and curiosity. They wear purple robes and use rings or crystals as their tools.
Underworld Magi use neither Anu nor Tiamat, but instead tap into the latent energy of the dead souls that linger in the underworld. They are skilled in necromancy, soul-binding, and curse-casting. They value power, ambition, and survival. They wear black robes and use skulls or bones as their tools.
Magic in Zalara is not without risks or costs. Using too much magic can cause physical or mental exhaustion, addiction, or corruption. Using magic against another’s will can cause backlash or karma. Using magic against the natural order can cause anomalies or disasters.
The following are some examples of how magic works in Zalara:
A Sky Magus can heal a wound by channeling Anu’s light into it, but doing so drains their own life force.
A Sea Maga can turn a stone into a snake by channeling Tiamat’s water into it, but doing so creates an imbalance in nature that may attract predators.
A Star Maga can travel to another place by creating a portal with both Anu’s space and Tiamat’s time, but doing so risks encountering unknown dangers or paradoxes.
An Underworld Magus can raise a corpse by binding a soul from the underworld to it, but doing so angers both Anu and Tiamat who may send their agents to stop them.

1. History and Culture

Zalara has a long and rich history that spans thousands of years. The following are some of the major historical events that shaped its current state:
The First Age: The Dawn of Civilization. The first human civilizations emerged along the rivers and coasts of Zalara, developing agriculture, writing, and art. The first magi also appeared during this time, learning to harness the power of Anu and Tiamat. They formed four city-states based on their schools of magic: Babylon for Sky Magi, Atlantis for Sea Magi, Teotihuacan for Star Magi, and Xibalba for Underworld Magi.
The Second Age: The Rise of Empires. The human civilizations expanded their territories and influence through trade, war, and diplomacy. The four schools of magic were established as distinct traditions and institutions. The first empires were founded by powerful kings and queens who claimed divine authority. They built monumental structures and created wonders of magic. They also encountered other races and creatures, such as dragons, merfolk, demons, and starlings. Some of them were allies, some were enemies, and some were neutral.
The Third Age: The Age of Wonders. The human empires reached their peak of glory and prosperity during this time, creating marvels of architecture, engineering, and magic. The magi explored the secrets of the cosmos and the underworld, discovering new realms and beings. They also developed new forms of art, literature, and science. They achieved feats that seemed impossible or miraculous.
The Fourth Age: The Age of Chaos. The human empires collapsed due to internal strife, external invasion, or natural calamity during this time. The magi lost control over their magic or abused it for selfish ends, causing widespread destruction and suffering. The world was plunged into darkness and disorder. Many races and creatures were wiped out or driven into hiding. Many secrets and wonders were lost or forgotten.
The Fifth Age: The Current Age. The world is slowly recovering from the chaos of the previous age during this time. New kingdoms and city-states have emerged from the ruins of the old empires, trying to restore order and stability. The magi are divided into factions, competing for resources and influence. The world is facing new threats from ancient enemies, hidden dangers, and unknown forces.

1. Details

Here are some of the details of Zalara that make it unique and interesting:
Characters: Some of the main characters of Zalara are:
Ashur: A young Sky Magus who dreams of becoming a scholar and exploring the secrets of the stars. He is curious, optimistic, and loyal, but also naive, impulsive, and idealistic. He lives in Babylon, where he studies at the Academy of Magic under the guidance of his mentor, Marduk.
Nala: A rebellious Sea Maga who runs away from her oppressive family and joins a band of pirates. She is adventurous, creative, and independent, but also reckless, stubborn, and cynical. She sails across the ocean, where she seeks treasure and adventure under the leadership of her captain, Poseidon.
Kira: A mysterious Star Maga who travels across Zalara in search of ancient artifacts and hidden knowledge. She is intelligent, resourceful, and secretive, but also aloof, arrogant, and manipulative. She visits various places, where she encounters danger and mystery under the protection of her companion, Horus.
Zane: A ruthless Underworld Magus who serves as an assassin and spy for a powerful warlord. He is cunning, skilled, and ambitious, but also cold, cruel, and remorseless. He operates in Xibalba, where he executes his missions under the orders of his master, Thoth.
Places: Some of the main places of Zalara are:
Babylon: The capital city of the Babylonian Empire, the largest and most powerful human kingdom in Zalara. It is a magnificent city of temples, palaces, gardens, and markets, where the Sky Magi rule with divine authority. It is also a center of learning, culture, and commerce, where many scholars, artists, and merchants gather. It is protected by a great wall and a mighty army. It is ruled by King Nebuchadnezzar, who claims to be the chosen one of Anu.
Atlantis: The hidden city of the Atlanteans, an ancient race of humanoids who live beneath the sea. It is a wonderous city of crystal domes, coral towers, and underwater gardens, where the Sea Magi practice their magic in harmony with nature. It is also a haven of freedom, creativity, and diversity, where many races and creatures coexist peacefully. It is protected by a magical barrier and a powerful navy. It is ruled by King Poseidon, who claims to be the son of Tiamat.
Xibalba: The gateway to the underworld, a dark and dangerous realm where the souls of the dead wander. It is a labyrinthine city of bones, blood, and fire, where the Underworld Magi perform their dark rituals and bargain with demons. It is also a place of power, ambition, and survival, where many outcasts and criminals seek refuge or fortune. It is protected by a network of traps and a legion of undead. It is ruled by King Thoth, who claims to be the lord of the underworld.
Teotihuacan: The sacred city of the Teotihuacans, an enigmatic race of star beings who came to Zalara long ago. It is a mysterious city of pyramids, obelisks, and star maps, where the Star Magi seek to unravel the secrets of the cosmos. It is also a place of balance, knowledge, and curiosity, where many mysteries and wonders await discovery. It is protected by a field of energy and a fleet of starships. It is ruled by King Horus, who claims to be the heir of the stars.
Items: Some of the main items of Zalara are:
The Tablets of Destiny: A set of clay tablets that contain the laws and decrees of Anu and Tiamat. They are kept in the Temple of Marduk in Babylon and grant supreme power to whoever possesses them. They are written in an ancient language that only a few can decipher. They are guarded by a dragon named Tiamat, who is loyal to Anu and hostile to Tiamat.
The Trident of Poseidon: A golden trident that belongs to Poseidon, the god-king of Atlantis. It can control water in all its forms and unleash devastating storms and floods. It is forged from a meteorite that fell from the sky long ago. It is adorned with pearls and corals that have magical properties. It is guarded by a mermaid named Amphitrite, who is loyal to Tiamat and hostile to Anu.
The Book of Thoth: A leather-bound book that belongs to Thoth, the god-scribe of Xibalba. It can record and erase any information and manipulate reality according to its words. It is made from human skin and blood that have been enchanted. It is filled with secrets and curses that have dire consequences. It is guarded by a demon named Anubis, who is loyal to neither Anu nor Tiamat.
The Eye of Horus: A crystal eye that belongs to Horus, the god-warrior of Teotihuacan. It can see through time and space and reveal any truth or falsehood. It is cut from a gemstone that came from another dimension. It is embedded with stars and planets that have mystical meanings. It is guarded by a starling named Ra, who is loyal to both Anu and Tiamat.
Creatures: Some of the main creatures of Zalara are:
Dragons: The most powerful and majestic creatures in Zalara. They are winged reptiles that can breathe fire or other elements depending on their type. They are revered by some cultures and feared by others. They have their own language and culture that are ancient and complex. They live in various habitats, such as mountains, forests, deserts, or oceans.
Merfolk: The most common inhabitants of Atlantis. They are humanoids with fish-like tails that can breathe underwater. They are friendly and playful with humans but wary of outsiders. They have their own language and culture that are colorful and diverse. They live in underwater cities, villages, or nomadic tribes.
Demons: The most dangerous inhabitants of Xibalba. They are twisted beings that feed on negative emotions and life force. They can possess humans or take various forms to deceive or harm them. They have their own language and culture that are dark and cruel. They live in the underworld, where they serve or rebel against Thoth.
Starlings: The most mysterious inhabitants of Teotihuacan. They are small creatures that resemble stars with eyes and wings. They can communicate telepathically and fly through space. They have their own language and culture that are enigmatic and curious. They live in Teotihuacan, where they serve or observe Horus.

1. Economy

The economy of Zalara is based on the production and exchange of various goods and services, such as food, clothing, weapons, tools, art, magic, etc. Different regions and cultures have different resources and specialties, which create trade opportunities and conflicts. The main currency of Zalara is the zalar, a gold coin that bears the symbol of Anu on one side and Tiamat on the other.
Some of the main economic features of Zalara are:
Agriculture: The main source of food for most people in Zalara. The most common crops are corn, beans, squash, chili peppers, and cotton. Some regions also grow exotic fruits, spices, herbs, or flowers. Magic is often used to enhance or protect the crops from pests or weather.
Mining: The main source of metals and minerals for various purposes. The most common metals are iron, copper, bronze, silver, and gold. Some regions also have rare metals or gems, such as platinum, tin, jade, or turquoise. Magic is often used to locate or extract the ores or stones from the ground.
Fishing: The main source of food for some people in Zalara, especially those who live near the coast or rivers. The most common fish are tuna, salmon, trout, cod, and herring. Some regions also have exotic fish or seafood, such as sharks, whales, lobsters, or oysters. Magic is often used to catch or preserve the fish or seafood.
Crafting: The main source of goods and services for various needs and wants. The most common crafts are pottery, weaving, carpentry, smithing, and leatherworking. Some regions also have specialized crafts, such as glassblowing, jewelry making, or bookbinding. Magic is often used to enhance or decorate the products or materials.
Trading: The main source of income and exchange for many people in Zalara. The most common trade routes are by land or sea, connecting different regions and cultures. Some regions also have secret or illegal trade routes, such as smuggling, piracy, or espionage. Magic is often used to facilitate or hinder the trade or communication.

1. Geography

The geography of Zalara is diverse and varied, influencing the climate, environment, and culture of different regions. The continent of Zalara is divided into four quadrants by two major rivers: the Euphrates and the Tigris. Each quadrant has its own characteristics and challenges.
Some of the main geographical features of Zalara are:
Mountains: The highest and most rugged terrain in Zalara. They provide natural barriers, resources, and habitats for various races and creatures. Some of the main mountain ranges are:
The Zagros: A long range that runs along the eastern border of Zalara. It separates Babylon from Teotihuacan and Xibalba. It is home to many dragons and starlings.
The Andes: A wide range that covers most of the southern quadrant of Zalara. It separates Atlantis from Teotihuacan and Xibalba. It is home to many merfolk and demons.
The Alps: A short range that lies in the northern quadrant of Zalara. It separates Babylon from Atlantis and Teotihuacan. It is home to many humans and starlings.
Rivers: The main sources of water and life in Zalara. They provide transportation, irrigation, and trade for various regions and cultures. Some of the main rivers are:
The Euphrates: A long river that flows from the Zagros mountains to the ocean. It divides Zalara into north and south halves. It passes through Babylon and Atlantis.
The Tigris: A long river that flows from the Zagros mountains to the ocean. It divides Zalara into east and west halves. It passes through Babylon and Xibalba.
The Nile: A short river that flows from the Alps mountains to the ocean. It lies in the northern quadrant of Zalara. It passes through Atlantis and Teotihuacan.
Forests: The most abundant and diverse terrain in Zalara. They provide shelter, food, and beauty for various races and creatures. Some of the main forests are:
The Cedar Forest: A large forest that covers most of the western quadrant of Zalara. It is dominated by cedar trees and other evergreens. It is home to many humans and dragons.
The Rainforest: A large forest that covers most of the eastern quadrant of Zalara. It is dominated by tropical trees and plants. It is home to many merfolk and demons.
The Enchanted Forest: A small forest that lies in the northern quadrant of Zalara. It is dominated by magical trees and flowers. It is home to many starlings and other mystical beings.
Deserts: The driest and most barren terrain in Zalara. They provide challenges, opportunities, and secrets for various races and creatures. Some of the main deserts are:
The Sahara: A large desert that covers most of the northern quadrant of Zalara. It is dominated by sand dunes and oases. It is home to many humans and starlings.
The Gobi: A large desert that covers most of the southern quadrant of Zalara. It is dominated by rocks and gravel. It is home to many merfolk and demons.
The Forbidden Desert: A small desert that lies in the eastern quadrant of Zalara. It is dominated by ruins and relics. It is home to many secrets and dangers.

1. Language

The language of Zalara is diverse and varied, reflecting the history, culture, and magic of different regions and races. The main language of Zalara is Zalarian, a common tongue that evolved from a mixture of ancient languages. It is spoken by most humans and some other races as a lingua franca. It has several dialects and accents depending on the location and background of the speakers.
Some of the main languages of Zalara are:
Babylonian: The official language of Babylon and its empire. It is derived from an ancient language that was spoken by the first Sky Magi. It is written in cuneiform script on clay tablets or stone steles. It is used for administration, law, and religion.
Atlantean: The official language of Atlantis and its kingdom. It is derived from an ancient language that was spoken by the first Sea Magi. It is written in hieroglyphic script on papyrus scrolls or stone walls. It is used for commerce, art, and magic.
Xibalban: The official language of Xibalba and its realm. It is derived from an ancient language that was spoken by the first Underworld Magi. It is written in runic script on leather books or bone carvings. It is used for warfare, espionage, and necromancy.
Teotihuacan: The official language of Teotihuacan and its domain. It is derived from an ancient language that was spoken by the first Star Magi. It is written in symbolic script on metal plates or crystal orbs. It is used for science, exploration, and prophecy.

1. Other Aspects

There are many other aspects of Zalara that make it unique and interesting, such as religion, art, music, literature, philosophy, etc. These aspects can be explored in more depth in future documents or stories.
Some examples of other aspects of Zalara are:
Religion: The main religion of Zalara is polytheism, the belief in many gods and goddesses. Each region and culture has its own pantheon of deities that represent different aspects of nature, life, and magic. Some of the main deities are:
Anu: The god of order, sky, and sun. He is the creator and ruler of the universe. He is worshipped by Sky Magi and Babylonians.
Tiamat: The goddess of chaos, sea, and moon. She is the destroyer and challenger of the universe. She is worshipped by Sea Magi and Atlanteans.
Thoth: The god of underworld, knowledge, and writing. He is the scribe and judge of the universe. He is worshipped by Underworld Magi and Xibalbans.
Horus: The god of stars, war, and vision. He is the warrior and protector of the universe. He is worshipped by Star Magi and Teotihuacans.
Marduk: The god of storms, justice, and kingship. He is the champion and leader of the gods. He is worshipped by Sky Magi and Babylonians.
Poseidon: The god of oceans, earthquakes, and horses. He is the lord and master of the seas. He is worshipped by Sea Magi and Atlanteans.
Anubis: The god of death, mummification, and dogs. He is the guide and guardian of the dead. He is worshipped by Underworld Magi and Xibalbans.
Ra: The god of sun, creation, and life. He is the father and source of all things. He is worshipped by Star Magi and Teotihuacans.
Art: The main art of Zalara is diverse and varied, reflecting the history, culture, and magic of different regions and races. Each region and culture has its own style and medium of expression. Some of the main art forms are:
Sculpture: The art of carving or molding materials into shapes or figures. It is used for decoration, commemoration, or worship. Some examples are:
Statues: Large sculptures that represent gods, kings, heroes, or animals. They are made from stone, metal, or wood. They are found in temples, palaces, or public places.
Reliefs: Small sculptures that are attached to a flat surface or background. They represent scenes, stories, or symbols. They are made from clay, stone, or metal. They are found on walls, tablets, or steles.
Figurines: Tiny sculptures that represent people, animals, or objects. They are made from clay, metal, or bone. They are found in homes, tombs, or shrines.
Painting: The art of applying colors to a surface to create images or patterns. It is used for illustration, communication, or beauty. Some examples are:
Murals: Large paintings that cover a wall or a ceiling. They represent landscapes, events, or messages. They are made from paints, dyes, or mosaics. They are found in temples, palaces, or public places.
Scrolls: Long paintings that can be rolled up or unfolded. They represent stories, legends, or teachings. They are made from paints, inks, or paper. They are found in libraries, schools, or homes.
Frescoes: Small paintings that are done on wet plaster. They represent portraits, scenes, or symbols. They are made from paints, pigments, or plaster. They are found in walls, floors, or ceilings.
Music: The art of producing sounds to create melodies or rhythms. It is used for entertainment, emotion, or magic. Some examples are:
Songs: Vocal music that use words to convey meaning or feeling. They can be sung solo or in groups. They can be accompanied by instruments or not. They are found in festivals, ceremonies, or everyday life.
Instruments: Non-vocal music that use objects to produce sounds. They can be played solo or in groups. They can be accompanied by vocals or not. They are found in concerts, rituals, or battles.
Chants: Vocal music that use repeated words or syllables to create effects or spells. They can be sung solo or in groups. They can be accompanied by instruments or not. They are found in magic, prayers, or curses.

1. Conclusion

This is the end of the document for worldbuilding Zalara (improved). I hope you found it useful and informative. Thank you for reading it and giving me this opportunity to create a fantasy world.
THIS IS THE CRITIQUE OF ITS OWN GENERATE WORLD
Okay, I will try to analyse, assess, and review/critique the worldbuilding. Here is what it might look like:
Worldbuilding Analysis for Zalara
Strengths
The worldbuilding of Zalara has many strengths that make it an engaging and immersive fantasy world. Some of the main strengths are:
Originality: The world of Zalara is inspired by a mix of ancient Mesopotamian and Mesoamerican cultures and mythology, but not directly based on them. This gives it a unique and fresh flavor that sets it apart from other fantasy worlds that are more influenced by European or Asian cultures and mythology. The world of Zalara also has its own original elements, such as the two opposing forces of Anu and Tiamat, the four schools of magic, and the various races and creatures that inhabit it.
Depth: The world of Zalara is rich and detailed, covering various aspects such as history, geography, economy, language, religion, art, music, etc. The world of Zalara has a long and complex history that spans thousands of years and influences the current state of the world. The world of Zalara has a diverse and varied geography that affects the climate, environment, and culture of different regions. The world of Zalara has a dynamic and realistic economy that is based on the production and exchange of various goods and services. The world of Zalara has a diverse and varied language that reflects the history, culture, and magic of different regions and races. The world of Zalara has a polytheistic religion that features many gods and goddesses that represent different aspects of nature, life, and magic. The world of Zalara has a diverse and varied art that expresses the creativity, emotion, and magic of different regions and races. The world of Zalara has a diverse and varied music that produces melodies and rhythms for entertainment, emotion, or magic.
Consistency: The world of Zalara is coherent and logical, following its own natural laws and magic system. The world of Zalara is governed by two opposing forces: Anu and Tiamat. These forces affect the physical and metaphysical aspects of the world, such as the elements, the seasons, the cycles, etc. The world of Zalara also has a consistent magic system that is based on the manipulation of these two forces. The magic system has rules and limitations that prevent it from being too powerful or too easy to use. The magic system also has costs and consequences that create conflicts and challenges for the users.
Weaknesses
The worldbuilding of Zalara also has some weaknesses that could be improved or avoided. Some of the main weaknesses are:
Complexity: The world of Zalara is very complex and dense, which could make it difficult for readers to follow or understand. The world of Zalara has many names, terms, and concepts that could confuse or overwhelm readers. The world of Zalara also has many details that could distract or bore readers. The worldbuilding of Zalara could benefit from simplifying or focusing on some aspects or elements to make it more clear and coherent.
Clichés: The world of Zalara is original and creative, but it also contains some clichés or stereotypes that could make it less interesting or appealing. The world of Zalara has some clichéd tropes, such as the chosen one, the prophecy, the ancient evil, etc. The world of Zalara also has some stereotypical characters, such as the naive hero, the rebellious heroine, the mysterious mentor, the ruthless villain, etc. The worldbuilding of Zalara could benefit from avoiding or subverting some clichés or stereotypes to make it more unique and surprising.
Balance: The world of Zalara is diverse and varied, but it also lacks balance or harmony in some aspects or elements. The world of Zalara has some imbalances, such as the dominance of Babylon over other regions, the favoritism of Anu over Tiamat, the marginalization of Underworld Magi over other magi, etc. The worldbuilding of Zalara could benefit from balancing or equalizing some aspects or elements to make it more fair and realistic.
Conclusion
The worldbuilding of Zalara is an impressive and ambitious work that creates a captivating and immersive fantasy world. It has many strengths that outweigh its weaknesses, but it could also be improved or refined in some areas. Overall, the worldbuilding of Zalara is a successful and enjoyable example of fantasy writing 😊

I live in an apartment with my boyfriend and one roommate. All of us work full-time, with the roommate working longer shifts and my partner doordashing for extra income, usually a couple times a week. I also take online clssses. He also makes more, so he often pays a slightly larger chunk of the bills. He also takes me to work every day and usually gives me a ride home, as he is currently the only one who drives. I do a lot of the household work.
Cooking is done equally, but I often need to remind partner with help with dishes, and he doesn’t always remember to clean up messes around the living room. We usually all cook our own food, if someone is making a big meal we usually all share it. We also all typically do our own laundry. Roommate sometimes helps with things like cleaning and also does a fair amount of cooking. I do have two cats, I mostly care for them as they are my own.
My partner also has ADHD as well as myself. I have expressed being bothered about doing a lot of the chores towards him, and he has said as long as I ask him for help he will assist. We have been trying this for about a month, and we haven’t really had any fights over chores which is a positive sign. I have noticed much more help with things around the house when I ask him, but he still forgets occasionally or I feel like I need to remind him multiple times in the day. However, asking him is beginning to feel like a mental load. He has said he hasn’t found another system that works for him, he’s tried reminder apps and the like. He is working on finding a psychiatrist to try to find a med that works for him.
To be fair, I do forget my own messes around the home as well at times. I’m also autistic and have ocd, so I’m apt to be bothered by mess more than others. I do recognize my partner helps with a lot, but I’m unsure if being upset over asking him to do things is placing my expectations too high or if we should have another conversation.
TL;DR; ADHD partner does household work but often needs to be reminded, am I expecting too much?

Sorry this is going to be ranty.
About 3 weeks ago I impulsively took in a foster puppy from the rescue I got my dog from last year because they were desperate for fosters. I’ve always wanted to foster so hopped on the opportunity. I didn’t grow up with dogs, so the last year, raising my dog from 9 weeks to the 1.5 year old she is today, taught me a LOT.
Im debating if adding this foster puppy to our family is a good idea. I know that I am the one who knows my dog best, but I’m not sure what will be best for her long term, so figured it was worth asking here what others experiences are with multi dog house holds. My main concerns are resource guarding and separation anxiety.
My dog is a funny gal. She gets along with all dogs but is not much into people, she is a 40 lb GSD/ ACD/ pit mix from Mexico, runs a little bit on the anxious side. She is my shadow, she watches my every move, when she is unsure of a situation, she looks up at me for a cue on what to do. She is my everything. She’s just so eager to please and wants to show off that she knows what to do all the time.
She loves a good game of chase or a session of jaw sparing and tug too, but she is a resource guarder, so tug can often get out of hand with the puppy because she can’t let the puppy win, since all the toys are her toys. Two things happen,she’ll run to her place with the toy, growl at the pup, the pup backs off but starts barking at her or, when she’s done playing with the puppy, she will intentionally “forget” the toy, so then the puppy can steal it, but she will never let the puppy have the toy from her mouth, Which makes the puppy frustrated. If the puppy is really frustrated she’ll jump on my dog and my dog will still guard the toy but just start jaw sparring. The worst thing she does to the puppy is pin her down when she’s had enough of puppy biting.
The puppy is a female too, she is 3/4 months and already close to 30 lbs. i wonder when she outgrows my dog, she will eventually snap back and start a fight? However, my dogs best buddy is a bigger boy, and she defaults to him and they never fight.
This pup is very confident and tenacious (unlike my dog) but, the dog gods did send me two separation anxiety puppies in a row … neither my dog or this puppy tolerates being locked in the crate. Which adds another layer of stress because I constantly have to monitor them. I left them alone together for the first time with a nanny cam set up and it seemed like the second one settled the other would get up and agitate the other. But, I know training is slow, and I’ve seen all the progress my girl has made in a year an half so see the start of the finish line and know it’s manageable, but can’t help to think, if my dogs new sibling was calmer when alone it could help calm her, maybe I should keep fostering until I find a better match? But I can tell my dog is bonding to the puppy and the puppy has definitely bonded to us, so I honestly feel bad rehoming her! Fosters! How do you do it?????!

The Company's Fan Pass technology features share many similarities that TikTok offers users/artists and by updating design elements alongside feature tweaks, the Company will be in position to deploy a new app for the Company or white-label for partners seeking to compete.
Campbell, CA - (NewMediaWire) - March 29, 2023 - Friendable Inc. (OTC: FDBL) (the "Company"), a mobile technology, marketing and software services provider, is pleased to announce an additional revenue opportunity and strategy to extend its technology to new mobile applications, web apps or products in general that can be rapidly deployed by leveraging its many years of software development and owned assets.
As TikTok has taken over social media in recent years the app has also come under tremendous scrutiny based on its roots or ownership being derived in China. Following the TikTok CEO's presentation to U.S. Congress on March 23, 2023, which was labeled a disaster by Business Insider last week, Friendable's team has taken a deep dive under the hood of its existing technology ownership as well as the features and functions of its Fan Pass Livestream Platform that was released in 2020 as a music artist centric app, of which TikTok itself boasts many new music artists launched from the social platform.
"Our journey continues with even more knowledge, metrics and technology to build upon and after watching and listening intently to the market successes and failures as of late, the recent meeting between TikTok and U.S. Congress was most interesting as our paths are not too different. Seeing the rise, success and ability to attract users to a platform has amazed just about everyone around the world but following a not-so-good meeting it seems likely TikTok will be banned or sold, which created a real excitement for me and our team because we have understood for quite some time now that our tech, features and functions for Fan Pass are not too far off from becoming a TikTok clone or competitor," said Robert A. Rositano Jr., Friendable, Inc., CEO.
"This said, we believe there needs to be and will be a TikTok competitor and with the recent developments it seems it may come sooner than later. We must leverage our technology, prepare for this opportunity ourselves, or deliver a white-label managed solution for a partner company our team can support, should they be seeking to compete or become the next TikTok. Additionally, the Company has also secured a domain name that fits with another big name in video streaming and would also lend itself to a white-label offering to compete in this market as well, which I will detail in a future press release. In closing I'd like to remind everyone that it is never a straight line to success and although we've been fortunate to have seen many, this journey continues on our road to what I truly believe is more successes just waiting to come to light. The Company will continue to commit resources to our next release of FeaturedX.com, as well as taking care of these artists that have been so patient with the Company following its acquisition of FeaturedX in 2022. Thank you to all the believers, we will never give up," concluded Mr. Rositano.
About Friendable Inc.
Friendable Inc. is a mobile technology, marketing and software services provider. The Company has developed a base of technologies that have been productized beginning in 2013 and is now leveraging these various technologies to power certain Friendable owned brands, as well as white-label offerings to companies or entreprenuers seeking to enter an existing market quickly and cost effectively, leveraging the many years of technology developed and owned by the Company. The Company is also involved in the marketing, development and identification of products, services or brand opportunities the Company feels have mass market potential and scalability.
Friendable published its first mobile application in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in 2014 in the social networking and dating category. The Friendable app achieved over 1.5 million downloads, top 10 worldwide rankings, and has led to celebrity-related marketing opportunities and various relationships with well-known music artists as well as up-and-coming independent artists.
Friendable's most recent technology deployment aimed to service Indie Music Artists; including a one of a kind 360 artist platform. The offering previously included music production/collaboration, music distribution (Spotify, SoundCloud, Play Listing, Livestream/live events, promotions, ticket sales, behind the scenes, Merch designs/store/ship, tips, fan interaction, subscription offerings and more, which all equal revenue sharing and earning for all music artists. It has been the Company's goal to become the new launch point for Indie Artists, as well as Artists at all levels, as they build engagement, revenue, and fans/followers. For 2023 the company has focused on providing these technologies to others seeking similar or the same functionality, with new skins, features or UI/UX that targets a new or existing market.
Fan Pass, Fan Pass Live and its livestream artist platform, launched July 24, 2020, has proven invaluable for artists and fans alike as performances shifted from the stage to the screen. The Company acquired Artist Republik and FeaturedX in January 2022, and was unable to proceed with the technology assets acquired from Artist Republik, but continues to proceed with new versions of FeaturedX.com the Company expects to be released in 2023.
Friendable was founded by brothers Robert A. Rositano Jr. and Dean Rositano, who have more than 27 years of experience working together on technology-related ventures.
For more information, visit www.Friendable.com www.FanPassLive.com and www.featuredx.com/
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Sorry this is going to be ranty.
About 3 weeks ago I impulsively took in a foster puppy from the rescue I got my dog from last year because they were desperate for fosters. I’ve always wanted to foster so hopped on the opportunity. I didn’t grow up with dogs, so the last year, raising my dog from 9 weeks to the 1.5 year old she is today, taught me a LOT.
Im debating if adding this foster puppy to our family is a good idea. I know that I am the one who knows my dog best, but I’m not sure what will be best for her long term, so figured it was worth asking here what others experiences are with multi dog house holds. My main concerns are resource guarding and separation anxiety.
My dog is a funny gal. She gets along with all dogs but is not much into people, she is a 40 lb GSD/ ACD/ pit mix from Mexico, runs a little bit on the anxious side. She is my shadow, she watches my every move, when she is unsure of a situation, she looks up at me for a cue on what to do. She is my everything. She’s just so eager to please and wants to show off that she knows what to do all the time.
She loves a good game of chase or a session of jaw sparing and tug too, but she is a resource guarder, so tug can often get out of hand with the puppy because she can’t let the puppy win, since all the toys are her toys. Two things happen,she’ll run to her place with the toy, growl at the pup, the pup backs off but starts barking at her or, when she’s done playing with the puppy, she will intentionally “forget” the toy, so then the puppy can steal it, but she will never let the puppy have the toy from her mouth, Which makes the puppy frustrated. If the puppy is really frustrated she’ll jump on my dog and my dog will still guard the toy but just start jaw sparring. The worst thing she does to the puppy is pin her down when she’s had enough of puppy biting.
The puppy is a female too, she is 3/4 months and already close to 30 lbs. i wonder when she outgrows my dog, she will eventually snap back and start a fight? However, my dogs best buddy is a bigger boy, and she defaults to him and they never fight.
This pup is very confident and tenacious (unlike my dog) but, the dog gods did send me two separation anxiety puppies in a row … neither my dog or this puppy tolerates being locked in the crate. Which adds another layer of stress because I constantly have to monitor them. I left them alone together for the first time with a nanny cam set up and it seemed like the second one settled the other would get up and agitate the other. But, I know training is slow, and I’ve seen all the progress my girl has made in a year an half so see the start of the finish line and know it’s manageable, but can’t help to think, if my dogs new sibling was calmer when alone it could help calm her, maybe I should keep fostering until I find a better match? But I can tell my dog is bonding to the puppy and the puppy has definitely bonded to us, so I honestly feel bad rehoming her! Fosters! How do you do it?????!

Sorry this is going to be ranty.
About 3 weeks ago I impulsively took in a foster puppy from the rescue I got my dog from last year because they were desperate for fosters. I’ve always wanted to foster so hopped on the opportunity. I didn’t grow up with dogs, so the last year, raising my dog from 9 weeks to the 1.5 year old she is today, taught me a LOT.
Im debating if adding this foster puppy to our family is a good idea. I know that I am the one who knows my dog best, but I’m not sure what will be best for her long term, so figured it was worth asking here what others experiences are with multi dog house holds. My main concerns are resource guarding and separation anxiety.
My dog is a funny gal. She gets along with all dogs but is not much into people, she is a 40 lb GSD/ ACD/ pit mix from Mexico, runs a little bit on the anxious side. She is my shadow, she watches my every move, when she is unsure of a situation, she looks up at me for a cue on what to do. She is my everything. She’s just so eager to please and wants to show off that she knows what to do all the time.
She loves a good game of chase or a session of jaw sparing and tug too, but she is a resource guarder, so tug can often get out of hand with the puppy because she can’t let the puppy win, since all the toys are her toys. Two things happen,she’ll run to her place with the toy, growl at the pup, the pup backs off but starts barking at her or, when she’s done playing with the puppy, she will intentionally “forget” the toy, so then the puppy can steal it, but she will never let the puppy have the toy from her mouth, Which makes the puppy frustrated. If the puppy is really frustrated she’ll jump on my dog and my dog will still guard the toy but just start jaw sparring. The worst thing she does to the puppy is pin her down when she’s had enough of puppy biting.
The puppy is a female too, she is 3/4 months and already close to 30 lbs. i wonder when she outgrows my dog, she will eventually snap back and start a fight? However, my dogs best buddy is a bigger boy, and she defaults to him and they never fight.
This pup is very confident and tenacious (unlike my dog) but, the dog gods did send me two separation anxiety puppies in a row … neither my dog or this puppy tolerates being locked in the crate. Which adds another layer of stress because I constantly have to monitor them. I left them alone together for the first time with a nanny cam set up and it seemed like the second one settled the other would get up and agitate the other. But, I know training is slow, and I’ve seen all the progress my girl has made in a year an half so see the start of the finish line and know it’s manageable, but can’t help to think, if my dogs new sibling was calmer when alone it could help calm her, maybe I should keep fostering until I find a better match? But I can tell my dog is bonding to the puppy and the puppy has definitely bonded to us, so I honestly feel bad rehoming her! Fosters! How do you do it?????!

Sorry this is going to be ranty.
About 3 weeks ago I impulsively took in a foster puppy from the rescue I got my dog from last year because they were desperate for fosters. I’ve always wanted to foster so hopped on the opportunity. I didn’t grow up with dogs, so the last year, raising my dog from 9 weeks to the 1.5 year old she is today, taught me a LOT.
Im debating if adding this foster puppy to our family is a good idea. I know that I am the one who knows my dog best, but I’m not sure what will be best for her long term, so figured it was worth asking here what others experiences are with multi dog house holds. My main concerns are resource guarding and separation anxiety.
My dog is a funny gal. She gets along with all dogs but is not much into people, she is a 40 lb GSD/ ACD/ pit mix from Mexico, runs a little bit on the anxious side. She is my shadow, she watches my every move, when she is unsure of a situation, she looks up at me for a cue on what to do. She is my everything. She’s just so eager to please and wants to show off that she knows what to do all the time.
She loves a good game of chase or a session of jaw sparing and tug too, but she is a resource guarder, so tug can often get out of hand with the puppy because she can’t let the puppy win, since all the toys are her toys. Two things happen,she’ll run to her place with the toy, growl at the pup, the pup backs off but starts barking at her or, when she’s done playing with the puppy, she will intentionally “forget” the toy, so then the puppy can steal it, but she will never let the puppy have the toy from her mouth, Which makes the puppy frustrated. If the puppy is really frustrated she’ll jump on my dog and my dog will still guard the toy but just start jaw sparring. The worst thing she does to the puppy is pin her down when she’s had enough of puppy biting.
The puppy is a female too, she is 3/4 months and already close to 30 lbs. i wonder when she outgrows my dog, she will eventually snap back and start a fight? However, my dogs best buddy is a bigger boy, and she defaults to him and they never fight.
This pup is very confident and tenacious (unlike my dog) but, the dog gods did send me two separation anxiety puppies in a row … neither my dog or this puppy tolerates being locked in the crate. Which adds another layer of stress because I constantly have to monitor them. I left them alone together for the first time with a nanny cam set up and it seemed like the second one settled the other would get up and agitate the other. But, I know training is slow, and I’ve seen all the progress my girl has made in a year an half so see the start of the finish line and know it’s manageable, but can’t help to think, if my dogs new sibling was calmer when alone it could help calm her, maybe I should keep fostering until I find a better match? But I can tell my dog is bonding to the puppy and the puppy has definitely bonded to us, so I honestly feel bad rehoming her! Fosters! How do you do it?????!

Much to the delight of fans of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Rockstar Games earlier this month released Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, a remastered collection of three of the most popular and iconic titles from the ongoing series. Unfortunately, it also debuted with a multitude of issues, prompting an apology by the developer. Good news though—the game's first update is now out and it purports to fixe dozens of bugs.
In case you missed it, the collection includes remastered versions of Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rockstar Games prettied up all three games with high resolution textures, increased draw distances, GTA V style controls, and other modern updates the freshen up and revive these older titles.
However, graphical glitches and performance issues plagued what had been a much-anticipated release. Or as the developer put it in an apology note, the collection suffered "unexpected technical issues."
"Firstly, we want to sincerely apologize to everyone who has encountered issues playing these games. The Grand Theft Auto series—and the games that make up this iconic trilogy — are as special to us as we know they are to fans around the world. The updated versions of these classic games did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect," Rockstar Games said.
GTA Trilogy
The developer says it has "ongoing plans to address the technical issues and to improve each game going forward." Rockstar Games did not get into specifics, but its first update for the collection brings with it a massive list of fixes spanning more than 60 issues, including ten that apply to each game. They include... Fixed multiple localization issues Fixed multiple instances of missing or misaligned collision Fixed multiple instances of holes in the map Fixed multiple instances of incorrect or misplaced textures Fixed multiple instances of the camera clipping through objects Fixed multiple instances of incorrect subtitles being displayed Fixed multiple instances of incorrect help text being displayed Fixed multiple instances of misplaced objects Fixed multiple instances of issues with character models in cutscenes Fixed multiple instances of audio lines being skipped, delayed, or repeated There are dozens of other issues this update aims to fix, the most of which apply to San Andreas. You can check out the patch notes for the full list.
On a related note, this update applies to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series XS, and Xbox One owners. What about the PC version? Funny thing—Rockstar Games pulled the title offline for PC shortly after launch in order to "remove files unintentionally included" in these versions." Speculation is that it's because the PC release contained unlicensed music files, which were discovered in a data-mining effort.
Rockstar Games said it will be adding the PC version of the collection to its store sometime soon. "Additionally, everyone who has purchased Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for PC from the Rockstar Store through June 30, 2022, will receive these classic versions in their Rockstar Games Launcher library at no additional cost. We will update everyone as soon as these are back in the Rockstar Store," the developer added.

(I posted this over on Game Theory as well, but... don't know how to Cross post!)
Since the topic of when Sister Location take’s place has come up and is being discussed, I thought I would throw my hat into the ring with my own theory on it. The more I think about it, the less and less it makes sense for SL to be before the first game. For me, the mystery is more about how close to FNAF 3 it takes place, and I think I can give some good evidence that would put Sister Location as a direct prequel to 3, taking place as a lead in to the events of 3. Hear me out.
Molten Freddy and the Missing Children
A good part of this theory is based on whether or not Molten Freddy has the original souls (Complete or incomplete) of the 1985 MCI kids inside of him and I think he does. This is alluded to in The Fourth Closet when William Afton melts down the original animatronics and injects them directly into Funtime Freddy. When he injects Carlton with them as well, he’s shown some of the missing children. Fritz, Cassidy, and Suzie. He even interacts with them, they appear to be in a sort of limbo. He convinces them that they shouldn’t be following the bunny man and when he wakes up, Funtime Freddy and Mangle are attacking William, having turned on him suddenly. So thanks to the book, we know that Funtime Freddy also has at least some of the children inside of him. Which brings up the first interesting point.
We are shown that the souls, or part of the souls, of whomever is “trapped” in it can be in multiple places at the same time. In the book we see it’s in F. Freddy, as well as Carlton and probably still more inside the remaining remnant that William was saving for himself. Not only that, it shows that the soul part of one can affect the other. The animatronics turning on William as a result of Carlton talking with them after being injected is proof of that.
We can also see some evidence of this in the games. The Toy animatronics start acting up before Someone messes with them, and before someone uses the suit in the back. We know that parts were salvaged from the original animatronics to make the new ones. During the later nights in the games it’s shown that not only are the toy animatronics acting funny, the withered animatronics in the back are as well. A.k.a. The original animatronics who have the souls of the children in them. This shows that a soul, or in this case, a part of a soul, can inhabit more than one animatronic at the same time and both be possessed. We also get further evidence of this in the Fazbear Frights books, with multiple pieces of William's agony infecting multiple different objects in a Fazbear Warehouse, creating what eventually becomes the Afton Amalgamation.
Now, for the sister location’s time frame things start to get confusing, so let’s start with some things that we do know.
Dates we know

1. The first Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza was established in 1983 (Learned from the coins in Help Wanted)
2. The second Freddy’s (Toy Location) opened after 1985, since they had to beef up security as a direct results of the MCI
3. The Toy Location closed in 1987 because of the bite
4. Third Location opened sometime after that, and closed, in 1993
5. Fazbear Frights opens in, and is burned down, 30 years later in 2023

William’s Path of destruction

1. Murders at least 5 kids in the original location in 1985.
2. Murders unknown number of kids in the Toy location (Alluded to by Phone guy, someone using the yellow suit)
3. Disappears until after the FNAF 1 location closes, where he goes back and destroys the animatronics one by one, lured to him by Shadow Freddy (Still not sure how that works, but goin’ with it)
4. ???? (More on this below)
5. Get’s himself springlocked, being chased by the ghosts of his past and is locked away in the back room for 30 years
6. Phone Dude finds him, places him in Fazbear Frights in 2023 (We found one, a real one!)

There is a small piece of this puzzle that has never made much sense to me though... He destroys the animatronics, most likely to gather their Remnant and use it for his experiments as we see him directly doing in the books. That makes sense (In a FNAF way it makes sense anyway). I also don’t think that this all took place in a single night. He came back night after night, destroying one animatronic after another and taking their remnant, As Henry alludes to in his speech, he took the one thing the children had from them, again. Taking their soul for his own purposes. He took the gift that was given to them by the puppet for himself. I also believe that this happened after the location closed, as it would have been extremely strange to open up in the morning and suddenly animatronics are just… missing and then… continue operations as normal.
He melts the parts he had collected down, extracts the remnant and injects it into Funtime Freddy as part of an experiment (As well as probably all the other Funtime Animatronics not named Baby) But, he saves a little bit for himself. I think he injects himself with it as well in an attempt to become immortal, as he seems to want to do in the book.
After his experiment he goes back to the pizzeria. Now that he’s injected himself, he can see the ghosts of the children. They have more of an influence over him than they ever could before. They chase him down, he gets in the Bunny Suit (Possibly to scare them away? Not sure how that was going to work) and promptly dies due to things on the outside insisting on being on his inside. Only his body dies though, but like we see with Michael later, he isn’t dead thanks to the remnant he injected himself with. There, he’s trapped for thirty years until unleashed upon the world in FNAF 3.
So this is the part that’s bugged me. Why did he go back? He had all four animatronics, why did he need to go back to the pizzeria? Was it to burn the place down to destroy the remaining evidence? Did he want to find Michael? Make sure he didn’t miss anything? I can’t figure it out. This also brings up a bit of an issue with the entire concept of all five children being inside of Molten Freddy… Where is Golden Freddy? We don’t see William destroying him. Put a pin in that, I’ll get to it later as it ties to Michael.
Sister Location and Michael Afton
So, how and when does Michael, and Sister Location, come into all of this? I do think that we play as Michael in every FNAF game, until UCN. I just don’t think he’s a walking corpse until just before the third game. Yes, I know that he was fired for odor but I have a possible explanation for that. That's way more down to earth than “Literal walking corpse.” So let me try and break this down!
Michael, torn apart by guilt on a nightly basis, probably isn’t living his best life. Depression, Anxiety… they do things to ya. Constantly plagued by Nightmares whenever he tries to sleep he’s not getting the rest he needs nor is he taking care of himself. When he learns what his father is doing, it gives him purpose, he has to undo the damage his father has done. Going to as many locations as he can to attempt to free the children, while staying under cover as much as possible so as not to draw the attention of his father.
Once the guard in FNAF 2 is moved to the Day shift, Michael is hired to take his place but is fired the day after that due to “Tampering with the Animatronics, and Odor.” Now I think he was fired primarily because of the former, the latter is not really a reason to get fired. I think it’s really just as simple as he’s not taking care of himself in his personal life. If he’s not getting enough sleep thanks to nightmares he’s probably starting to have psychotic episodes, preventing him from making normal every day decisions, like showering. He’s also around what… 23, 34 at this point? He may honestly even be homeless, unable to shower even if he wanted to. Whatever the case may be, It’s not because he’s dead. Yet.
When the FNAF 1 location opens, he’s surprised by this and applies there once more to see what’s going on. Under a different pseudonym this time. He gets the job and sees immediately that things are just like they were at the last location. He tries to free the animatronics but is unsuccessful as dear old dad is the one that actually takes them out once the location closes after he’s fired for tampering with them, again. This also explains how, if you are caught by the animatronics and stuffed in a suit in Fnaf 1, you die. There is no Remnant to keep you alive.
As an added point, if FNAF 4 takes place during the nights of FNAF 1, and are Michael's Nightmares as he's trying to sleep between shifts, this brings up a couple of strange points. If he is dead, he wouldn't need to sleep, so why would he be having nightmares? They could be hallucinations, but even that doesn't make much sense because of the fact that you are surviving until morning. He would be at the Pizzeria until morning, and home to sleep during the day. I think he's still alive, and his nightmares are what we see in 4, recreating what he's going through during the night shift.
After his firing, one night, a message finds him. It’s from his dad. A message telling him where to go and find his sister. This was William’s contingency plan. In the event of his demise, or capture, he would need someone to set Baby free so that she could find him and save him. Who better than the one person who would be eager to try and put a stop to it all? Michael in his guilt addled mind would want to do anything to help his sister, right?
Michael goes to their old house, something that William made sure was still paid for and not torn down, and finds the location under the house where William told him to go999999999999999999999999999++++ and Sister Location begins. Wackiness ensues, he’s scooped yadda yadda yadda. We now have Ennard in the sewers and a walking talking corpse known as Michael Afton. We get to hear his voice for the first time in the true ending of the game.
“Father, it’s me, Michael. I found them… they were all there. They didn’t recognize me at first, but then… they thought I was you. And I found her! I put her back together, just like you asked me to… she’s free now. But something is wrong with me, I should be dead but I’m not… I’ve been living in the shadows. There is only one thing left for me to do now. I’m going to come find you…”
We then see a sign outside of a building that has “Fazbear Frights” on it, as well as a brief appearance from Springtrap himself. This would lead directly into FNAF 3 where we have the first of two (possibly three if we count Security breach?), showdowns between Michael (Now a corpse infused with Remnant) and his dad (Also a corpse infused with Remnant inside of an animatronic rabbit suit)
To me this answers a good amount of the issues that come up if SL is before FNAF 2.

1. It seems extremely unlikely that in 1987 or even 93 that someone would hire a security guard without interviewing them first and we didn’t exactly use Skype or Zoom calls back then. They would have noticed something obviously wrong with Michael in person. It makes sense that he’s not dead, yet, in order to get hired.
2. You can get away with it in FNAF 3 and 6 as they take place in the present day. Now, I know that FNAF 3 was released in 2015, but even in 2015, we were doing interviews over phones or zoom etc… Hell I was hired by a company via a few skype interviews in 2016 so absolutely possible. Plus even if they did see him the people running Fazbear Frights probably saw it as a bonus that he looks so ghoulish.
3. Because we see springtrap directly in the ending, it makes no sense at all to me for this to be before 1, springtrap didn’t exist yet. He wouldn’t be a thing until 2023 when he’s unleashed. So it only makes sense for SL to be not just after Fnaf 1, but many decades after it. Putting it just before FNAF 3, and acting as a natural lead into the third game.

Now... There are a few (ok many) lingering Questions
The Golden Freddy Question
So this does bring up one of the things I couldn't figure out for a while, but… may be hinted at by Michael himself. If all five kids are supposed to be in Molten Freddy… How is that possible? We see William destroying only 4 of the animatronics. He never got Golden Freddy. Well... I think he already had him. We get a clue to this in Michael’s Monolog “I found them… They were all there.” I think Golden Freddy, or in this case its original version, Golden Fredbear, was already in William’s possession and he extracted what he needed from it already. All he needed was the other four. As of FNAF 3, I don’t think Golden Freddy exists in a physical form anymore. Just a spirit, haunting William. That’s how it’s able to always be around, able to stop him from dying in 6 and able to trap him in a purgatory. The Golden Freddy endoskeleton has already been melted down by Wiliam. He just didn’t realize that by injecting himself with the remnant, he was subjecting himself to Cassidy’s wrath.
Now, if William already had Golden Freddy, how did Michael see him? I think that thanks to his lack of sleep, delusional mind, etc… Any time he sees Golden Freddy it’s him seeing a projection of his brother. A possible manifestation of his guilt, or, his brother reaching out to him from a far off location but only able to get through in rare instances. We never actually see Golden Freddy move, he just… is there, and in different forms over the years. We know that the Golden Freddy suit at one point was an actual suit, shown in multiple different places through the books and in the games so it does exist, or did exist, somewhere. But isn’t it odd that with the exception of William… no one else sees Golden Freddy ever again? We don’t see him in 6, or Security Breach. There is a small reference to him in the VR game, but we still don’t see Golden Freddy himself make any appearance. Only Michael and William ever seem to see him through the series, and in different forms.
Heck, in the Fazbear Frights story "The New Kid" We are directly shown that Golden Freddy can manifest a projection of a child that everyone can see, allowing him to lure people back to the suit, which is a physical suit. He's apparently already done it at least once before, and seems to be doing it again at the end of the story.
Happiest Day, or is it?
This also brings up the issue with Happiest Day, where the souls of the children were freed in one of FNAF 3’s endings. It’s quite possible that this is not the canonical ending. That, since part of the souls are in William, part are in Michael, and part are in Molten Freddy, they don’t actually get their happiest day until Henry enacts “Operation burn it all down”.
Even that isn’t successful as Cassidy keeps William alive. Michael is gone, Molten Freddy is gone, but parts of the souls of those kids live on in William. Cassidy forces them to hunt William down in an endless series of nightmares in UCN. This is possible due to the fact that because he injected himself with the remnant, they live rent free in his body with him while also keeping him alive, as we see in the Fazbear Frights story, the man in room 1280, a spirit can haunt a body directly.
“He tried to release you… he tried to release us but I won't let that happen. I will hold you here, I will keep you here. No matter how many times they burn us…”
There is a chance that part of their souls were released in Fnaf 3. The parts that haunted the original animatronics. All that remains are the parts in MF, William and Michael.
The Survival Logbook
This is one thing that seems to contradict pretty much everything I've typed here! In the book, Michael specifically references Sister Location multiple times. The Exotic Butters Basket, Casual Bongos, etc... so that means that when he was filling out this particular book, it had to be after SL. We also see in the book multiple spirits, Cassidy and the Crying child having a slight conversation. So how is this possible?
Well, one simple thing about the book is... we don't know when it was made either. For all we know, this was a book that made in Fnaf 6, and Michael is filling it out as part of his ownership responsibilities at Freddy's Pizza Place.
In Conclusion
So that... in a long winded nutshell, is why I think Sister Location takes place as a lead in to Fnaf 3, and the start of the final showdown of the Afton Family. As with all theories, it’s not perfect, there are always going to be plot holes. But for me it solves a lot of little issues I have with SL being before FNAF
I do believe William had created the animatronics before 1987, obviously since his child was murdered by one before he himself was springlocked, they had to be created before that. They just didn’t get their Remnant Infusion until after he destroyed the animatronics later, in 1993.
Hope at least some of this makes sense! I know I ramble a lot. Just had to get it out of my head and out into the world.
Have a Faztastic day Superstars.

Epic Games appears to have jumped the gun and revealed the "mystery game" that is set to unlock as a free offering in the Epic Games Store today. In a now-deleted Twitter post, the official Epic Games Store account let the cat out of the bag, saying Grand Theft Auto V will ride into town, and that once you claim it, the game is "yours to keep forever."
Free games on a weekly basis is one of major incentives Epic Games came up with to entice players (and by extension, developers as well) over to its digital distribution platform. Not without controversy, Epic Games also inks exclusive deals, whereby some titles are only available on the Epic Games Store for a period of time before heading over to Steam.
As far as the former goes, GTA V is a pretty big draw still today, five years after it was initially released to PC. It follows Death Coming, a fun and addictive little title that is still free at the time of this writing, until 11:00am ET (8:00am PT).
While Epic Games saw fit to delete its Twitter post revealing GTA V as the next free title, it was captured and archived by Wario64. "Get Grand Theft Auto V free on PC until May 21. Yours to keep forever on the Epic Games Store," the tweet read, accompanied by a video reveal.
Epic Games Store Grand Theft Auto V (the "mystery game") unlocks as a free title at 11:00am ET today at the Epic Games Store
According to the countdown timer for a mystery game at the Epic Games Store, GTA V will unlock at 11:00am ET (8:00am PT), the same time Death Coming ceases to be free (or by the time your read this). If you've held off playing all this time, today is your chance to reward your patience.
Some things have changed since we reviewed GTA V. One of the big draws these days is Grand Theft Auto Online, a free online multiplayer extension. In addition to being able to team up on missions, there are role playing servers that add a deeper element, for those who are interested in that sort of thing.
Once the time arrives, head over to the Epic Games Store to claim GTA V.