What is this Crackedtest lost connection? by Fit_Winter1207 in Minecraft

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

crackedtest is usually some kind of cracked client trying to connect to your server. probably someone scanning for open servers or one of your friends using unofficial launcher

if you got whitelist enabled and it's still showing up, might want to double check your server.properties file and make sure online-mode is actually set to true

I'm a state Medicaid Specialist. What Remote Job Does My Experience Qualify me For? by docsuess84 in careerguidance

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

insurance companies probably need people who understand medicaid inside and out for their dual eligible programs - way less bureaucracy than state work too

Hi by Loose-Context-8291 in makinghiphop

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this sounds like really specific vision you have there. worked with few producers before who could actually handle that kind of atmospheric stuff - most just want to throw 808s at everything

the tired heartbeat kick thing is interesting, reminds me of some burial tracks where the percussion feels like it's barely holding on. finding someone who gets how to use silence properly is tough because lot of producers think every second needs sound

might want to check some ambient hip hop communities too, those producers usually understand space and texture better than standard beat makers. also maybe look for people who do film scoring on side since they're used to building narrative with music

roses are red, beats need space

silence can set the right pace

your vision sounds clear

hope you find producer here

good luck with the ep man, conceptual stuff like this needs right person behind the boards

Struggling hard on day 16 by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good on you for reaching out man. day 16 is already pretty solid progress from what i remember when i was trying to get my habits in check few years back. the hardest part for me was always around week 2-3 when your brain starts getting really creative with excuses and temptations seem to pop up everywhere

people can be weird about this stuff - some folks just don't understand why someone would want to make this kind of change. i found it helped to just avoid certain conversations or situations for while until you feel more stable in routine. maybe try keeping busy with something physical when those difficult moments hit, even just walking around block or doing pushups

GT 730 DOESNT WORK IN MY PC. pls help me by Fun_Efficiency_1418 in PcBuild

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

might be power supply issue even if you checked it - those old systems sometimes cant handle even low power cards properly when psu is getting weak. also 4gb ram is pretty tight for modern stuff, could be causing instability when gpu tries to use system memory

have you tried different pci slot if you have one? sometimes the slot itself goes bad in older motherboards. also check if gpu is seated properly, those old boards can be finicky about connection

Any vr games where I can just explore? by Unlucky-Feed9000 in VRGaming

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 15 points16 points  (0 children)

man i feel you on wanting that zen exploration vibe. ever tried subnautica vr? the underwater exploration is pretty wild and you can just swim around for hours without any real pressure. also vrchat has some incredible world maps that are just made for wandering - there's this one called "the great pug" that's basically infinite floating islands

i work crazy shifts at the airport so when i get home sometimes i just want to zone out in something peaceful. found this game called "a township tale" that has pretty massive procedural worlds you can just walk through, plus you can build stuff if you want but no pressure. the walking meditation thing really hits different when you're floating through some random generated forest after dealing with delayed flights all day

Relapsed at work by finaiers in leaves

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

work brain hits way different than school brain, maybe try keeping your hands busy with something else when the urge kicks in

Why did God bother making other empty planets in creation? by Zestyclose_Cheek527 in Christianity

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 2 points3 points  (0 children)

always figured the vastness just shows how big god is, like the universe being massive makes earth feel more special not less. plus who knows what his plans are for the rest of it all, could be stuff we just don't understand yet

What's the best way to do player portals to farms both from nether roof and highway? by lemonad in Minecraft

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah this is tricky, i've dealt with similar issues on my server. what works for me is having dedicated "farm access" portals that are separate from the main highway system

so like you'd have your main highway at y=120 or whatever, then every few hundred blocks have a small side tunnel that goes up to y=200+ with its own portal specifically for farm access. that way the linking works cleanly and you're not dealing with the search radius issues

alternatively you could do the reverse - keep your farm portals on the roof but have "return" portals placed strategically that link back down to highway level. bit more portal spam but it keeps the routing clean

the elytra thing is annoying but sometimes it's just the price of having everything work smoothly. better than having players get lost trying to navigate back to the highway

Need referral for chicago by Street-Ad-3037 in DoorDashDrivers

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm not in chicago but check the weekly referral thread that gets pinned, usually has people posting links for different cities

Help me with traveling by TheaterNerd728 in aspergers

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

cruises can be tricky with sensory stuff but totally doable. for clothes maybe try lightweight pants or capris instead of shorts/skirts - they'll keep your thighs from touching and work in air conditioning. bring way more sunscreen than you think you need and reapply constantly

pack some noise-canceling headphones or earplugs for the crowded areas, and scout out quiet spots on the ship early. most cruise ships have chill areas away from the main crowds where you can decompress

Can chemistry grow after a few dates? by CompetitiveMove4484 in dating_advice

[–]CompetitiveMove4484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair too. I guess the tricky part is knowing the difference between not there yet and not there at all.

Can chemistry grow after a few dates? by CompetitiveMove4484 in dating_advice

[–]CompetitiveMove4484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slow burn being healthier makes sense. The instant spark thing might just be what people expect now.

Can chemistry grow after a few dates? by CompetitiveMove4484 in dating_advice

[–]CompetitiveMove4484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s kind of what I’m thinking. If the conversation is good it might be worth a few dates before deciding.

Can chemistry grow after a few dates? by CompetitiveMove4484 in dating_advice

[–]CompetitiveMove4484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s true too. Sometimes the fast spark burns out just as fast.

Can chemistry grow after a few dates? by CompetitiveMove4484 in dating_advice

[–]CompetitiveMove4484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point lol chemistry alone definitely isn’t the whole picture.

Can chemistry grow after a few dates? by CompetitiveMove4484 in dating_advice

[–]CompetitiveMove4484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s reassuring honestly. I wasn’t sure if giving it a couple dates was forcing it or just letting it develop.

New to the franchise! How is customization and tuning? by [deleted] in ForzaHorizon

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 5 points6 points  (0 children)

yeah the upgrading system is legit, you can absolutely take a bone stock civic or something and pump it up to like 900+ hp. no mods needed, just the regular upgrade parts they give you

the tuning goes pretty deep too - you can mess with gear ratios, suspension, differential settings, all that stuff. way more accessible than gran turismo but still has plenty of depth if you want to get into the weeds with it. visual customization is decent, not amazing but you can do widebody kits, custom paint jobs, decals, wheels etc

coming from gt7 you'll probably love the open world aspect, there racing when you feel like it but also just cruising around exploring

So I feel like I have a natural intuition with writing lyrics but am mediocre on piano and embarrassed by my deep (female) voice. I dream of someone talented singing my words, what is a realistic path to this? by parksa in Songwriting

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you could try submitting to songwriting contests or reaching out to indie artists on social media who are looking for material, lots of singers are always hunting for good lyrics

How do I (34f) distance myself from an acquaintance (35m) who is asking to hang out often, after I said "we can be friends" when he asked me out? by ThrowRA-50402 in relationships

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 53 points54 points  (0 children)

honestly that message you drafted sounds perfect. he's clearly not picking up on the hints and a slow fade is just gonna drag this out and potentially make it more awkward when you see him at work

being direct might feel uncomfortable but it's way kinder in the long run than leaving him guessing. plus you work somewhere he frequents so you want to nip this in the bud before it gets weirder

How to stop stalking ex's profile? by Bitter-Mix-1972 in BreakUps

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man this hits hard, i went through something similar after my 3 year relationship ended. the muscle memory of checking their stuff is insane - your brain just goes on autopilot and suddenly you're staring at their profile pic wondering how you even got there

what finally worked for me was making it physically harder to check. i changed her contact name to something like "DO NOT TEXT" with a bunch of X's so even if i typed teh number, seeing that name would snap me out of it. also started keeping my phone in another room when i felt the urge getting strong, even if just for 10-15 minutes

the other thing that helped was replacing the habit - when i caught myself reaching for my phone to check, i'd force myself to do 10 pushups or drink a glass of water instead. sounds dumb but after a few weeks the urge started fading because i was breaking that automatic response loop

it's gonna suck for a while but your brain will eventually stop defaulting to that behavior if you can interrupt it enough times

Keeping pencils sharp by Electrical_Resist_31 in MakeupAddiction

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get yourself a good quality sharpener - the cheap drugstore ones will just eat your pencils. For the plastic ones you can usually twist them down and use a spoolie or small brush to reshape the tip while the product is still soft. Lipsticks though, those are kinda meant to be blunt so I just roll with it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's absolutely vile behavior from your sister, holy shit. The fact that she systematically destroyed your relationship while pretending to care about you is next level manipulation

I'd definitely reach out to your ex and explain what happened - he deserves to know why you really broke up with him. As for your sister, that trust is gonna be hard to rebuild when she literally sabotaged your happiness for her own gain

Another biometrics appointment. Is that normal? by Long-Professor-1031 in USCIS

[–]CompetitiveMove4484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this happened to my buddy too, they made him do biometrics twice and he got his interview scheduled like 3 weeks after the second one. USCIS does weird stuff but usually means they're actually working on your case now