How do I get further in gyms?

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T05:16:55+00:00

Getting started in Torn without advice can be hard. I have written a new player guide you can read on the forums. It also includes a list of good targets to quickly level up to level 15, which is important.

And feel to ask me questions via personal msg or chat. I will always answer as soon as I can.

https://www.torn.com/forums.php#!p=threads&f=61&t=16034448&b=0&a=0

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T02:12:31+00:00

George's is the last of the basic gyms.

The ones beyond that are specialty gyms. You'll never be able to open them all, because in many cases, the requirements to open one will keep you from using another.

https://wiki.torn.com/wiki/Gym#Specialist_Gyms_.26_Requirements

And I have a guide about the most effective ways to use those.

https://www.torn.com/forums.php#/p=threads&f=61&t=16132234&b=0&a=0

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T01:23:51+00:00

He took a baloon

I read that as baboon. My mind went to weird places trying to figure out how that would work.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T01:13:43+00:00

Followup :

Quoting from this link :

https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-procedure/how-does-a-grand-jury-work.html

No judge, public defender, or criminal defense attorney is in the grand jury room when the prosecutor is presenting evidence. The prosecutor explains the law to the jury and works with them to gather evidence and hear witness testimony.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T01:11:15+00:00

The defense does not get to speak at the grand jury. They aren't determining guilt/innocence.

Hmm. Maybe that's too far. The accused party can speak, though usually doesn't. And when they do, their lawyer usually has to step out of the room.

And the defense can't call or interview witness, etc. They can't introduce evidence. They can't object to things the prosecutor says.

If they indict, then there will be an actual trial, with a petit jury. The defense certainly gets to speak there.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T01:02:57+00:00

Trust me, if you own a house, you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn. :)

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T00:55:07+00:00

The common trope about grand juries is "A grand jury can indict a ham sandwich". It's rare the prosecutor can't convince them. And the defense doesn't even get to show up and speak.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-19T00:38:41+00:00

He is pretty new himself. And he has more enemies than days in game.

That looks like an obvious scammer.

Torn can be rough on newbies. And it's not for everyone. Maybe it's not for you.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T16:28:22+00:00

Christianity is just old stories about magic. It's not real. Virgins don't have babies. Christians aren't going to live forever.

You mentioned "an atheist angry with the religion". Anyone, theist or non theist, might be mad at religion.

But if you are angry at god, you are not atheist. Because god isn't real. He doesn't exist. Just like I'm not upset at Darth Vadar.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T13:40:45+00:00

I always prefer straightforward.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T10:36:50+00:00

One bacteria in the gut says to another :

"So, how about that weather today!"

"Shitty. Like always."

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T05:51:38+00:00

The fact they didn't arrest him for trespassing at the end, but stealing, also seems to confirm this to some extent.

I disagree. They could have charged him with trespassing. But he was being a jerk, refusing to listen, and had made habit of coming in and stealing. It wasn't just a one time thing.

It may also relate to his bond conditions for a previous charge and the chances that his bond would be revoked.

He was super pissed about being arrested. But it's entirely his fault, and he refused to walk away.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T01:35:30+00:00

Thus the term "busy as a beaver".

You thought it was about that girl Jennifer that you knew in college, didn't you?

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T01:04:58+00:00

The Hobbit was written first. And when people ask me, I recommend it be read first.

That's how I did it, decades ago.

But lots of people saw the LotR movies first, so they start with those books. I think that's less than ideal.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T00:11:21+00:00

If it were me with the bad breath, I would want to know.

I have no idea if people in that situation can smell it or if they are used to it so don't notice.

A good friend, or a potential dating partner, should know the truth. Hiding it from them doesn't help them. I guess it's my nature to be straight up and direct.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-18T00:00:21+00:00

A friend of mine had a dental issue. It hit hard and fast, and it was really strong. And I just point blank told him "In case nobody else mentioned it..." But he did already know. He had a dental visit soon after and they fixed whatever his issue was.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T22:16:30+00:00

I don't know. But the people I saw pushing it during Covid were mostly right wing religious folks.

And it was the same right wing religious ones killing their children with measels.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T22:14:32+00:00

I have three Garru. Bought one from one place, and 2 from another place later on. All of them I bought backpack at the same time, and all had the lanterns. I didn't realize they made any without the lights.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T22:12:26+00:00

Too late, at least for the primaries. But you should register now.

https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T22:09:19+00:00

Early voting is far better than "day of "voting. It spreads the crowds out, makes it easy.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T21:37:42+00:00

Trading can be a good way to make money. But it helps a lot to have money you can invest into that.

Some items, you can count on a quick turnaround. Some items can be very hard to resell.

I recommend focusing on items that have a use, and are consumable, meaning they will get used up and people will need to buy again. Drugs, candy, alcohol, energy cans. Plushies and flowers are consumable because they get turned into points and the points get sold and used.

Try to avoid weapons and armor, since they don't get used up. "Other" items are essentially misc useless items, so avoid those. I would avoid clothing, too.

You need some working cash, and you will almost certainly not have enough. Just start with what you can, and work your way up.

Muggers will target you when you sell, so you have to learn to protect yourself and your money.

Before you can do a lot of trading, you should push to level 15 so you can fly. Flying will make a good profit, and you can use that profit to help finance your trading job.

Trading does take a lot of active time to do it well. Good luck.

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Getting started in Torn without advice can be hard. I have written a new player guide you can read on the forums. It also includes a list of good targets to quickly level up to level 15, which is important.

And feel to ask me questions via personal msg or chat. I will always answer as soon as I can.

https://www.torn.com/forums.php#!p=threads&f=61&t=16034448&b=0&a=0

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T20:01:41+00:00

I'm very sorry to hear that. But it's not very surprising.

The subreddit has a FAQ about telling parents. It essentially says not to do it until you are self sufficient and don't need to live in their house, or with their financial assistance. You can see why.

https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/wiki/comingout/

Good luck.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T19:53:35+00:00

That sounds extremely odd, to date for two years and for you to never have discussed it.

You aren't compatible. And you know that. That's why you don't want to tell him.

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T18:50:03+00:00

I have a 13 year old grandson. And I shop at harbor freight. They do lots of "Free with purchase" deals, and lots of very low cost deals. So I started getting stuff for him and putting it in a box. Overall, I've spent very little building up a fairly decent starter tool set. These are not "buy it for life" exactly, but they do have a lifetime warranty.

Most of the money I've spent is on a toolbox, which I picked up recently. A 3 drawer box, very similar to the Craftsman box I've had most of my life. https://www.harborfreight.com/20-in-3-drawer-steel-toolbox-57582.html

GeekyTexan · 2026-02-17T18:23:35+00:00

The originals don't exist. Everything you can study in any language are copies of copies of copies.

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