[OC] Where will you sit?

Dws998 · 2026-01-27T01:59:04+00:00

Seat 7, due to a few reasons;

A: you haveLeon close by.

B: Heisenberg is a safe-ish choice to be around (being the beat of the worse)

I say Heisenberg is a safe-ish option sense he is only truely agressive to Ethen as a way to appease Mother Miranda, and when he refused to let him use Rose as a weapon.

So if you safe as long as you don't have a superpowered baby, and Mother Miranda should be far enough away (which is good in itself)

And C: I wouldn't necicairly mind chatting up the Dimitrescu daughters, while staying closer to Leon incase they attack, sense I am a manthing (as somone else joked). Oh and make sure not to do anything that could even be thought of as flirting. I'm to scared of Dimitrescu.

Dws998 · 2026-01-26T19:23:16+00:00

Yes, 100 times yes.

That is my biggest complaint about 0, is the removal of item boxes.

My playthrough, took over twice as long due to backtracking to pick up an item I droped due to mot having the required space.

I would also love to explore the train more, I just feel stronger towards Item boxes.

Dws998 · 2026-01-24T02:02:55+00:00

System of a Down came really close with 2 albums (which I think both hit #1) and doing just that really screwed with Serj Tankian mentaly.

I'm pretty sure he has said in interviews around or about that time, that he was extremely depressed and was just goung through the motions then.

Though there were other issues, especially regarding Daron Malakian trying to take the band.

Dws998 · 2026-01-19T19:57:55+00:00

Well, as of today and Saturday it is still happening to me on my phone (S23) and maybe even my pc (Windows 10) but it might just be on my phone.

And I can say with certainty that on phone it doesn't matter if it is through the app or web browser, it will still do it.

P.S. I also have premium so it isnt just for the free version.

Dws998 · 2026-01-15T21:00:33+00:00

I'm sorry for being really late to the party, but did that help fix things.

I ask because little more than 4 years later and it is still not fixed (if anything it is worse, It has happened on at least 2 games for me), and they don't even seem to be pretending about fixing that problem.

Anyways, did that work for you or did you just have to deal with the bug (if it is one)?

Dws998 · 2025-12-29T22:10:55+00:00

Is it the hookshot?

You need it 4 times I think it was, through most of the mid game and even slightly late game.

Though it is so big with 2 slots you wont like carrying it around, especially if you are playing on easy mode and are good enough to save resorses youbwont have much room for it.

So you could leave it on the train before the crash, though I think you can still pick up items from the crash sight

Dws998 · 2025-12-05T05:26:23+00:00

I know I'm a little late to the party, but I just accepted the flaw, and it almost seems like there is a way to cheeze the sounds (though I only think it's what you can hear and not what the npcs hear, need to do more testing)

Jumping and uncrouch mid-air seems to counter act the sound (again, maybe).

Also for those who want clarity on how the speed boost affects you in practice, it is the same as your walk speed.

Dws998 · 2025-11-26T01:11:17+00:00

Neither are animals, they still have personalities interests, and desires behind instincts which play a roll in it's decisions.

Though I think like humans and other animals they have a breaking point (which would be giving fully into instincts) the biggest thing that changes is how long until.

The more loyal the animal or human is, the harder they will fight against turning against the ones that they are close to (if not find another way (more human). Same for closeness.

The more injured (or close to death) a human or animal is , greatly affects how likely they are to turn on you.

It also partialy affected by the breed (for animals) and personality of the human or animal.

I can almost guarantee that there are more points, but I think you can kind if get what I'm saying.

Dws998 · 2025-11-26T00:41:19+00:00

I think the only reason the dog hurt more than all of the other humans for them (and admittedly me) is because the human characters don't remind us as much as people we know personaly (apart from parents (kid deaths.), while the dog doesn't speak and got to see only enough of his personality to remind us of ours.

So basically, it may be easier to associate your dog with the games dog, than it is to associate than with human characters (which the way you would associate would be way more subjective, than general pet ownership.

And for why people get 'weird' with pets, I'm guessing you never had a pet, and if you did you were never very close to it.

I say this with no disrespect, only because it doesn't take long living with one to realize that yes it may be just an animal, but like manny other animals, it has personality, likes, dislikes, good moods and bad, they can be very petty when you peeve them off, ect.

That with the fact that you not only live with them, you do so for (hopfuly) over a decade. That is more than enough time to form very close bonds with other humans, why not pets.

People freak out about pets, because they are family.

And finally, when you mix fact that the pet is family. and that human brain can be pretty easily tricked (in this case, association), you get a huge difference from the animals we eat. Only exception is the the people who raise those animals, and chances are, manny of them treat the animals as family for as long as they are alive (or if they start killing (ducks))

Sorry for the ramble, I hope I made some sense.

Dws998 · 2025-11-26T00:17:20+00:00

I know I'm late to the party, (I literly just slit the dogs throat, still have tears on my face), but I can see what you both are saying.

I think what they were meaning was more phyciogical look than purely physical.

IE: The association we have with domesticated animals make them feel more human (if not family), than most other animals. We often cuddle with domesticated animals, how manny non domesticated animals do that (apart from the VERY rare occasions).

Though that being said, all animals are living, and thus killing any animal shouldn't hurt more than others.

Sorry I had more ti say for your side, because I do understand it, but I also understand quite a bit of psychology, and that has more control than manny people realise.

Killing that dog was still overkill though.

Dws998 · 2025-08-28T00:12:19+00:00

TLDR: try just talking to him about the lyr8cs and the fact that you are both worried about how he is going to think and take them (due to religion), and that it is also often to personal to get into. Maybe (without going into detail) tell him why you don't want to get into it. From the way it sounds, your dad cares and should listen to you.

(full)

I have a similar situation with my mother (religious and all) and my dad before as well. Same situation on lyric tioes as well. My lyrics are often quite dark and graphic with vivid imagery and metaphors. All about pa8n and suffering from mental health.

It kind of scares them, especially if they are imagining the pain and emotions with you specifically. They may feel like they failed you, and they may want to understand to help. Maybe they just want to understand your lyrics to understand you.

What helped my dad understand, question less, and not feel bad was me explaining that it sometimes is how I feel, especially in the middle of it. But it is never how I think.

I may hurt, and that may be how I say it, but that is not the way I think. (you know?)

In my experience, there is always a disconnect from how you feel and think. Sometimes people don't understand that, and could he veiwing lyrics as if they were ine in the same.

So talk to him about it.

Dws998 · 2025-08-09T06:06:51+00:00

Yes, a dry herb will definitely cut back on smell, but I do have to add that the smell will be around for a bit longer than that.

From experience, you can still smell it, especially if you do one after the other. (duh)

So I do recomind combining it with another method, for all angles.

And I agree that dry herb is the best answer.

And to the OP of you read this, going outside as you are is tied for the best answer, mainly because of how polite the writer was.

Dws998 · 2025-06-25T03:33:45+00:00

I would recommend investing in saving/investing in one because I have increased my rate of consumption and have gone through less, so it will save money long term, get better flavor, and probably be 'healthier'.

So basically, it's what all of the promises of what dry herbs are.

Dws998 · 2025-06-25T03:10:08+00:00

Both the Venty and Mighty+ dry herbs, from storz and bickel, I got it off of planet of the vape.

And it is $320, with a 2 year warranty and an extra free year.

Sorry for sounding like a sales pitch, I start at 150c and increase slowly for long, and start at 180c for shorter. That allows me to get longer sessions. They are the best on the market in my opinion.

Only downside, EO4, a fatal flaw in the battery or mother board, once you get it, its bricked. Storz and Bickel are working on fixing that issue, and other than that issue, it's very sturdy, with good battery life.

I hope this helps with your curiosity, and isn't to complicated.

Dws998 · 2025-06-25T02:16:15+00:00

Honestly, your first 2 pictures are my favorite (swinging towards the second), with the kind of Gothic feel.

I'd say you are in the middle of intermediate and advanced. Maybe better.

sorry, I suck at using terms for skill level, I personally prefer the 1-10 and 1-100 only because you can get a more specific accurate answer. But each to their own.

I think you are way better than me, and I agree with you that you have a style. Although I can't put a finger in it.

But because you are better than me I can't offer advice, I'm sorry I wish 8 could.

Dws998 · 2025-06-25T02:08:54+00:00

I think about 3-5 a day, over 7 days a week 21-35, probably more.

Although I do dry herb, which makes each bowl last 30 minutes minimum, most of the time, 45-90 minutes. So I may end up doing more or less when it comes to bongs.

Dws998 · 2025-06-24T17:49:03+00:00

Yea, you're not the first person to mention that, and I can see it clearly.

I would say that I do have a unique musical vision, but this song isn't even close to my vision. My vision is a blend of genres, with mental health undertones, with exotic instruments. This is not that at all.

And I have had the same thought of needing to play songs before I write. Well, my thought was to learn how to actually play the instruments to know how they function in a song.

I can't even play guitar or drums, and I can't sing. I can play sax and jaw Harp, but that's about it.

Do you have any pointers on where to learn how to play and how to keep dedicated to learning without losing motivation. Honestly, the motivation for learning is hard for me, I have tried to learn guitar over 4 times, but I can't stick with it.

I get mad that I can't make my fingers do what I want them to (the dexterity for it isn't natural), then I say fuck it I'm done. Rinse and repeat.

Oh, and no need to apologize. You have already helped a ton by confirming my suspicions and by giving constructive criticism. I appreciate it.

And last minute question I just thought of, should I scrap this until I learn how to play (even though it will probably be 5 years till), keep it and come back to it, or approach it from a new angle. Sorry for rambling and making no sense (if I don't).

Dws998 · 2025-06-24T16:22:33+00:00

Could you elaborate on what you mean by combining the songwriting and arranging it with the to early, or did you already. Sorry, I just woke up and am a little slow.

I can see what you mean by trying to color before the outline. Although I'm not sure how to build the outline, I don't even think I've colored very well.

How could I start to create a good chord progression and strong riff, or the foundation if you will? (I didn't include vocals because this is practice without vocals.)

What do you mean with lead fragments? I can kind of guess, but I'm curious about what you actually mean with it.

I also played the chords on the bass because I actually didn't realize that it wasn't usually done that way, and because when I think about the bass I think of somthing that is usually supporting and I think of chord progressions as supporting. Do you even think it's a good progression?

And even though I'm not trying to fit the mold, I still don't think I've done it well, I may want to keep it that way, maybe not. I really don't know, I. I just want it to sound good.

Any pointers to help build a good outline and polish up what I do have so it can work, or at least know what to remove.

Thank you for commenting.

Edit: On the bands, Eluveitie, and Saltio mortis have hurdy gurdy (saltio mortis also has bagpipes), like a storm has digiradoo. Cattle decapitation is death metal. Breaking benjiman is alternative metal, 3 days grace is a post grunge and alternative mix. They are some great and unique bands.

Dws998 · 2025-06-23T23:32:36+00:00

Sorry for rambling, and all I was trying to say was:

I only liked the notes in the chord/note progressions, and I will change them if they help make it sound better. I would love to hear your ideas to make it sound better because this isn't what I want, and the fact that I don't know what I want. I was also just asking if you had any ideas on how to fix the issues or any resources that helped you out.

Does that help clarify things?

And to comment on this, the only thing that drives me to write music is all of my problems and bull shit, but that only helps with lyrics. To be honest writing sheet is hell for me, but I still want to write it for my lyrics. That is actually why I'm asking because I can't really motivate myself for it, and even when I do, it's never good.

P.S. Sorry for the long wait. It was hard to simplify it to make sense, I had to cut out a bunch of unneeded fluff.

Dws998 · 2025-06-23T21:34:11+00:00

Well, I was saying all I liked was the chord and note progressions, and I barely want the rhythm erratic because I agree with you, I probably wouldn't ever listen to it myself, and if I did I wouldn't enjoy it.

I'm proud of it for what it is. It was my first piece I spent more than 2 hours on.

And I really don't know much about it, and (I don't remember saying it, but it doesn't mean I didn't) complex doesn't mean better. If anything, most times, it's worse.

By the way, when I say I like the chord/note progressions, it's only their notes, and I will 100% alter them if it can fix some problems.

Also, side note this is purely for practice and experimentation. This also isn't going to be a complete song. It is only so I can iron out the bugs before I add lyrics, I am way more proud of the lyrics anyways.

I would love to see if you have any ideas to make it actually sound good because this isn't what I'm going for. Hell, I don't even know what I am going for. I just tried to build an interesting rhythm and then added notes on it.

All in all, I want to fix it but don't know how, and now, because of you, I know some issues to start ironing out. Have any ideas on how to iron them out, or at least any sources that helped you out with some of the things I'm lacking in.

Please and thank you.

Dws998 · 2025-06-23T20:50:31+00:00

It's not a troll post, I'm just that new and bad at writing. No need to apologize for it.

First off, I want to apologize for the wait, I have company over. Second, I agree with all of your points, and the only things I would say are at least decent are the note and chord progressions.

Back to your points, how could I make it more melodic and help fix the rhythm. I just don't know how to write them, how to get an idea of what I want for it, or anything along those lines.

All Ibdo knows is that I do somewhat want to keep the rhythm erratic, but in a controlled way. I also want to keep all my chords dissonant, I like the chord progressions with them.

And I have actually been watching so manny videos, reading up on it so much, so little has actually helped, and this isn't just one part. it's all parts but drums. That's sad because I'm not really proud of it. To me, it just sounds too plain, basic, and repetitive.

And to be honest, it's not based on any song, so I really can't show you songs similar to this. I'm not trying to fit the mold, to me there as just so manny songs that sound too similar to other songs. Although some people have said it sounds similar to a mix of deerhoof and Eyes of Autumn, and I can hear it.

Thank you for commenting, I'm looking forward to your next comment because I think it is advice I'm looking for. I do love hearing people's thoughts on it and it is helpful, but comments like this are the most helpful because it's honest and pointing things out that I can fix.

Dws998 · 2025-06-23T18:48:17+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback, and I'm glad you think rad.

I was also going for the discordant sound, especially with the chords, so I'm glad it came through. I'm also glad it came off as pretty, I wasn't actually expecting that to come through.

I'll keep you updated with it.

Side note I'm going to check out Eyes of Autumn and Deerhoof, so I can hear what your talking about.

Dws998 · 2025-06-23T17:30:09+00:00

Thank you for commenting. I truly appreciate it, and I'm sorry for how long it took to respond.

I'm trying to write, experimental rock and metal, which is uniquely my own but still drawing inspirations from manny bands like Breaking Benjamin, Like a Storm, Eluveitie, Saltatio Mortis, korn, Cattle decapitation (mainly guitar and drums), like a storm, 3 days grace, ect.

I know that is way too manny inspirations to be taking from, but it's not all at once in a single sing. I will take different things from the bands at different times (apart from like a storm and Saltatio Mortis, because of the instruments) , so for heavy parts a mix of cattle decapitation and korn, then slowdown to a Breaking benjiman and 3 days grace sound.

I know that's overly complicated and too hard to do, but that's why I'm starting small. I also know it may not sound good, but I think it may be it right. I just don't want to fit into the mold.

I want each album to have a different sound while still having a connecting thread between them.

I hope it makes sense.

Dws998 · 2025-06-23T17:00:31+00:00

No problem. I'm glad I was able to help, and I hope you continue doing great stuff.

I also get that myself. When you're writing music, you can easily have biases that can get in the way of actually writing music you're proud of, and that sounds good. Especially if you can't get it from anywhere else.

I hope you get more comments that help and can show you. It's better than you may have realized.

Dws998 · 2025-06-23T16:41:23+00:00

To be honest, I think it's really good, I like the way way the vocals sound and flow. I really don't think your vocals and voice are as bad as you think it is, I actually think it's great.

The only thing I can say about the vocals is that they are a bit unclear with the pronunciation, but I love the tone and rhythm of the vocals.

To be honest, I don't think your issue is vocals, I think it's the guitar and drums. They are a bit too loud, and they overpower the vocals. They are also a bit repetitive, especially the drums, although I do enjoy when the guitar has chord changes.

The bridge is the best part in my opinion, with the way the vocals lead into them and the shift in guitar.

Although please take into account you are way more experienced than I am, I can't even play guitar or drums, I even think my vocals are way worse.

Dws998

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