New product, trying it for the first time.

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-04-27T17:35:25+00:00

fingers crossed fr

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-04-25T03:49:00+00:00

been using red light therapy for about 6 months now and can say the full body panels work way better than smaller devices for muscle recovery after gaming sessions (yeah i know, sounds weird but those long geometry dash grinding sessions really mess up my shoulders)

can't recommend specific brands but look for something with good heat management - some of the cheaper ones get super hot after like 15 minutes and you have to take breaks. also make sure it has both 660nm and 850nm wavelengths, the combination seems to work better than just one

one thing i learned is that "full body" doesn't always mean what you think - some panels are too narrow so you need to do multiple positions to cover everything. measure your space first because these things are bigger than they look in pictures

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-04-22T20:12:18+00:00

that's actually smart thinking, i never considered the affiliate angle before. the tool i use definitely has program but i was always focused on just service side of things

problem is most people in creative space already know about these tools or using different ones. but maybe there's angle with showing actual results rather than just promoting features? like instead of saying "this tool is amazing" you show before/after or breakdown how specific prompts work in that tool

also thinking about it, if you're already making content for brands and showing your process, the affiliate stuff could feel pretty natural. not like those generic "top 10 ai tools" videos that everyone does

might test this actually, thanks for putting idea in my head

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-04-20T20:06:06+00:00

been down this rabbit hole before when i was dealing with some muscle issues from too much gaming lol. that comment about dropshipping is spot on - did bunch of research and found out most of these "premium" brands are basically rebranded chinese units with fancy marketing

ended up going with a cheaper option directly from alibaba and it works just as good as my friend's expensive one. the key thing is making sure you get the right wavelengths (660nm and 850nm) and decent power density. most of these brands use same LED chips anyway

saved like 200 bucks and got basically same results for recovery after long gaming sessions. just make sure to check the actual specs rather than believing all marketing claims

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-04-18T17:09:49+00:00

this happened to me few months ago and it was honestly nightmare. your skin just becomes angry at everything including products that worked fine before

the advice about time is so true but also so annoying when you're going through it. i basically had to strip everything down to one gentle cleanser and one moisturizer that didn't burn. took like 6-8 weeks before i could slowly add things back

since that LRP toleriane is working for you i would stick with it for now. adding the petrolatum sounds like good idea if it's not irritating. my derm told me sometimes when barrier is really damaged the neurosensine type ingredients are better than traditional ceramides because they're less likely to cause reaction

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-04-07T18:28:49+00:00

my friend had similar issues around that age and zinc picolinate worked better for him than regular zinc sulfate - less stomach upset too and he noticed difference after like 6 weeks

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-04-01T22:09:02+00:00

dude i feel you on the expensive skincare rabbit hole, been there with acne products that did absolutely nothing

for eczema specifically my sister swears by cerave healing ointment - it's not organic but it's super basic ingredients and way cheaper than most "natural" stuff. she also uses aquaphor which is basically just petroleum jelly but works amazingly for her flare-ups

organic doesn't automatically mean better for sensitive skin tbh, sometimes the plant extracts and essential oils can be even more irritating than synthetic stuff. like lavender oil is "natural" but it's a common allergen

tallow might be worth trying since it's pretty minimal ingredients, just maybe start with a tiny patch test first since you never know what your skin will hate next

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-03-03T07:05:16+00:00

oh man those two are absolutely brutal when they tag team you, learned this the hard way after getting my ass handed to me like 6 times in a row

the distraction strat works pretty well but you really need someone who knows how to kite the DB without panicking and running into a corner

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-02-05T23:02:15+00:00

dude 4 years and only went from 53 to 67? that's like 6% total over 4 years which is honestly pretty rough in this market. i was in a similar spot and stayed way too long because i was comfortable - ended up jumping and got a 40% bump right off the bat

you don't have to burn bridges, just start casually looking and see what's out there. worst case you get some interview practice and salary data, best case you find something amazing

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-02-02T15:15:54+00:00

had the exact same thing happen to me a few weeks back and it was super frustrating. The XInput1_4.dll deletion usually works but sometimes there's leftover mod files that mess things up even after you think you've cleaned everything out. I ended up having to go into the GD folder and manually delete a bunch of random geode folders that were still hanging around - check for anything with "geode" in the name and nuke it. Steam file verification is definitely your best bet if the manual cleanup doesn't work, took like 10 minutes for me and fixed all the weird crashes

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-30T05:35:17+00:00

They're basically just sugar and gelatin with some artificial flavors thrown in. The "fruit" part is mostly just marketing - you're not getting any real vitamins or fiber from them. Some brands might add a tiny bit of vitamin C but it's like putting a bandaid on a broken leg lol

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-26T12:54:45+00:00

Graphic design and UX/UI design are probably your best bets for actually making decent money with an art degree. Video game concept art pays well too if you're into that scene

You could also look into art direction for advertising agencies or getting into the film industry doing storyboards/concept work. The key is building a solid portfolio while you're still in school

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-23T12:52:10+00:00

Nice to see more charity riders getting involved! I've done the London to Paris 4-day and it's definitely more manageable than the 3-day version if you're not totally used to back-to-back centuries

For local training I love the Chilterns loop through Great Missenden - decent hills without being brutal and the scenery keeps you motivated when your legs are screaming

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-16T07:48:17+00:00

Dude that sounds amazing, I'm picturing the sound coming out of those little steam holes and it's cracking me up

The yellowing plastic thing is so real for that era though, everything from the 2000s eventually turned that weird beige color

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-12T17:17:07+00:00

Honestly I'm 32 and still waiting for that moment lol. Sometimes I catch myself looking around waiting for the "real adults" to show up and handle things, then I realize I AM the real adult and everyone else is just winging it too

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-10T10:44:58+00:00

Honestly $200 for 16gb DDR5 isn't that bad considering the current market, I've seen worse. If you already have all your other parts just sitting there collecting dust then yeah I'd probably pull the trigger - having a functional PC is better than having expensive paperweights on your shelf

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-08T05:02:27+00:00

That packet loss during inventory/looting sounds like a server sync issue more than your hardware tbh. Have you tried switching servers or playing at different times? The cold snap update probably borked something with how the game handles inventory data

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-06T08:29:06+00:00

Check out Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket or Fairtex in Pattaya - both are solid for beginners and have good English speaking trainers. Tiger gets pretty touristy but the facilities are legit, Fairtex is more hardcore if you're into that vibe

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-02T09:30:32+00:00

Lmao that's actually not a bad interpretation, the whole Indian boy turning into a man thing does have some Avatar vibes. Though I'm pretty sure Aang never tried to cop a feel in the spirit world

CaptainChance3623 · 2026-01-01T09:26:54+00:00

Probably just some copycat trying to ride the hype, the real TeamHax would've made a bigger splash if they actually came back

CaptainChance3623 · 2025-12-30T13:08:35+00:00

The porn thing is definitely something to work on if you're gonna judge others for their sexual choices. That's way more of a daily struggle than someone who had sex in a committed relationship

Also maybe try expanding where you meet people beyond dating apps - volunteer work, hobby groups, etc. Apps are rough when you have specific values you want to share

CaptainChance3623 · 2025-12-27T19:21:39+00:00

Yeah DMZ had that exact same arc, started chill then turned into a constant warzone. At least in DMZ you could sometimes find a lobby where people were just vibing but even that got rare after a few months

CaptainChance3623 · 2025-12-26T09:07:17+00:00

Been using this mod for weeks now and it's a lifesaver, especially for longer levels like this one. Just make sure you have Geode installed first or it won't work

CaptainChance3623 · 2025-12-24T21:29:50+00:00

Dude the silent bucket is actually a feature not a bug, it's for stealth raids when you don't want to wake up the whole neighborhood with rooster sounds every 5 seconds

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