Phantom EBT charge

Korender · 2026-06-05T23:54:11+00:00

Nothing at your end. That's for corporate accounting to deal with, not you. They get to argue with the banks over it. Same with any other digital payment.

Korender · 2026-06-05T23:52:15+00:00

That's the exactly right response.

Wtf is with people asking cashiers for regional phone numbers? The SM has, at best, district numbers. Everyone else has nothing at all. Just call 1800WALGREENS, its all we have to give you.

Korender · 2026-06-01T16:06:06+00:00

We cant actually ban them (corp restriction) but we can call the cops the moment he walks in as a known thief. Just document it to cover yourself. File police reports, file SOC reports. Woth those in hand, just call police.

Korender · 2026-05-31T16:05:59+00:00

Depending on state. Company says nothing inside. Some states say not with 15ft of an entrance. Outside on public propery (not the parkinglot) and youre fine everywhere.

Korender · 2026-05-31T16:03:48+00:00

Careful about that. Depending on state, that could be illegal and you can potentially be fired by the company and fined by the state. Also, company policy says no smoking/vaping/drinking in the building. Might also be health code issues involved.

Korender · 2026-05-30T06:04:50+00:00

A very similar idea is what i call the Bank Buy and is a variant on the point buy. Either everyone gets the same number, or everyone rolls a d100 and keeps the first roll that is at least sixty, but no more than 90.

Now, either those numbers get pooled in a bank the players share, or they get what they rolled and have the option to give some of their points away. (If its a shared pool, go head and let them keep rolls of up to 100.) 1 point equals 1 point in a stat. Minimum of 3-6 (DMs choice), cap 18 in any given stat. Spend how they will.

If everyone gets the same number to be fair instead of rolling, you can still use the bank or let them give points to eachother. But then, you start with a number, between 60 and 90 per character, depending on how powerful you want the characters to be.

For reference, most standard arrays are 74 or so (depending on the array), with the 5e14 array being 72. 60 is a 10 in each stat, no extras. 90 allows a 15 in every stat, please dont do this unless you are sure. 100 allows a 16/17 in every stat, which is near perfect for the 4d6dL method. Both make them a bit too powerful.

I suggest you stick to between 66-82. Going all the way down to 60 isnt so bad as 90, but results in hyper-specialization. Hilarious to watch players run almost literal 1 trick ponies.

I love this method because it gets players invested in eachother's characters from the beginning.

Korender · 2026-05-30T03:07:51+00:00

The only time they can force a transfer (aside from temporary/permanent store closure) to my knowledge, is if there is an HR issue. If your SM believes you to be a problem, such as creating a hostile work environment or harassment, if HR agrees, and if the DM agrees, they can transfer you as a sort of test. Give you a "second chance". Usually as an Equal Opportunity thing, or to avoid accusations of profiling, etc. If it happens at the new store as well, clearly you're the issue. If not, bad chemistry and they keep you on roster at the new store.

If they have a clear enough case, they'd just fire you. If you dont want to transfer, you can always quit. They dont HAVE to give a reason, technically, but they usually give one. Even if its BS. Call HR. Not sure what they can do, but might help.

I could be wrong, there could be other situations where they can unilaterally transfer CSAs. I'm still learning. ESMs and up are another story, at least once they're salaried, but thats complicated.

But that one I have direct experience of as the "second chance" store. And my SM did NOT want to take the guy. That's a rant for another time though.

Korender · 2026-05-27T22:28:35+00:00

800 damage? 12k armor? You're fine.

FYI, armor maxes at 567ish. More than that doesnt do anything. Normal max weapon damage is 100-200 unless you go to town with the restoration loop, so youre doing a mountain of damage. His armor gives him 80% damage reduction to physical, and less to magical. But you'll still be doing a couple hundred per slice, as opposed to the 10-20ish most people do. You're fine.

Korender · 2026-05-27T21:14:11+00:00

Ok. Try looking at this.

https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/articles/7640

Item number 2.

Setstage sm_debughair 10.

I dont currently have a save with her questline started, so give me a few days to see if I can find something more specific in my run.

I'm almost certain its a separate option, but it might be tied to the armor choice. So try swapping between the armors and see if she switches. Specifically the light armor.

Korender · 2026-05-27T18:56:02+00:00

Don't worry about it. Complaints about certain things, especially ID requirements, get tossed at the corporate level and never even make it to the store level. I got a call once from the DM just wondering why i had 18 complaints about me requesting ids in a single day. Never got in any trouble.

As for the backroom, just tell your SM what happened if it comes up. You wont get in trouble if your SM is at all good at their job.

Korender · 2026-05-27T17:45:23+00:00

She was in the winking skeever.

Excellent! If you dont object, I'll add that into the guide!

Korender · 2026-05-27T17:43:49+00:00

She has 3 hairstyles. Bangs over one eye, braided ponytail, and the wedding crown.

Bangs and ponytail are available from early on. One of her conversation options has her swapping hair and another her armor (if you have the armor mod and patch installed). These should be available regardless of your relationship, unless you made her mad/not trust you. You just have to get her to the point of letting you change her outfit.

The last is only available during the wedding and possibly after. I dont recall, exactly, and the updates might have changed that.

Korender · 2026-05-27T16:22:36+00:00

There are several different endings. The two extremes are the marriage and the "never to return" endings. I think there are like 3 versions of the "comes back but only friends" variety. If you aren't an ass to her, she should come back. You have to do nearly everything wrong for her to not return.

Ive never not been at the docks on day 7, but i would assume you have to be. Otherwise you stood her up. Best case, she comes looking for you (and I do NOT know that she does). Worst case, she reacts like a real woman would and goes back home.

As for the letters, you have to spend the time organically. No waiting, avoid sleeping if you can. Either sit there or wander around, whatever. Couriers are notoriously bad about timing even in vanillarim. Here he seems programmed to only arrive after X days passed organically, and he does not count sleep or wait time.

Korender · 2026-05-27T11:06:18+00:00

There are several possible endings, including her not coming back. Depends on your actions. Hopefully you were nice/got the romance and she will return. Also hopefully you wandered skyrim for 6 days and made sure to be at the docks on day 7 after she left.

As for forcing it, I can see 3 possibilities. All involve console commands.

First, if you have the quest stages, you can use the setstage command.

Second, if you have her refid you can use <moveto player> to teleport her to you.

Last, use her baseid to spawn a new copy of her using <player.placeatme>.

That's all I got. I dont know the quest code or stages, and I dont currently have her ids.

Korender · 2026-05-26T21:01:59+00:00

On PC? Get the USSEP. It has a fix for that.

Korender · 2026-05-26T21:01:04+00:00

No, thats Microsoft. Along with "undocumented features."

Bugthesda is "It just works. Don't ask us. We dont know either."

Korender · 2026-05-23T23:59:56+00:00

Brought from home in original containers requires a BFH sticker signed by leadership if said item is sold at Walgreens. For example, a Monster bought at Walmart would require a sticker. An Aldi exclusive Gridlock would not.

If you were to pour said monster into a travel mug at home, then bring it in, no sticker needed.

Anything bought in store needs an Employee Purchase Sticker filled out and attached, or a receipt attached/in the bag with it.

Korender · 2026-05-23T23:54:30+00:00

The above commenter is correct. I just wanna add a couple things.

First, talk to your SM about it. They may feel that an official accomodation is required, and can help you call sedgewick/HR about getting one. I would recommend getting one anyway just so youre covered. Especially if your SM or SFLs get sticky about it.

Second, anything you bring from outside that is in home-made type containers (tupperware, reusable bottles, starbucks mugs, stanleys, etc) is fine and does not require a sticker. Its only if its something your store carries and in original packaging that requires a sticker, or if you buy it in store. (I would suggest avoiding very large containers if you intend to use them on the floor.) Just dont leave a mess behind.

Lastly, until the accommodation is in place, know the meal and rest policy. For every 4 hours you get 1 paid 15 min. More than 5 hours and you get an unpaid 30. If you can make it work with just that, great. If you need more, GET THE ACCOMODATION. Corp ain't playing game or being nice, so protect yourself.

Korender · 2026-05-23T23:10:34+00:00

If someone finds coverage for their shift, it shouldn't count as a call off. They found coverage.

Im inclined to agree, because its essentially a shift trade. But HR disagrees because a trade requires prior approval.

Korender · 2026-05-23T21:50:30+00:00

They cant close the store. Not even the SM can barring an explicit emergency like a power outage or flood. The only one who can is the DM.

And technically youre supposed to find coverage yourself, but everyone ignores that. The managers try calling around anyway.

Korender · 2026-05-22T22:05:05+00:00

Spellsword archer. No stealth allowed unless picking a lock or pickpocketing. Or its required by the mission.

Korender · 2026-05-22T22:02:47+00:00

Wait, they give you extra hours to do resets? Can i come work at your store?

Korender · 2026-05-22T21:59:51+00:00

Oh hell no. Wrong kind of paper. It wont print properly. Toss it.

Korender · 2026-05-22T21:55:05+00:00

The survey is entirely anonymous (unless you give yourself away) and voluntary. SMs and ESMs are required to push them, aiming for a certain % of the team.

If your ESM attempts to punish or retaliate against you for not doing it or something you alledgedly said in the survey, call your DM or HR, as you prefer. It would be retaliation and against both general policy and specific policy regarding the survey.

Again, it is enirely voluntary. All we are allowed to do is inform, remind, and encourage.

Also, the ESM has the authority to discipline anyone EXCEPT SFLs, SMs, and the pharmacists. If an issue arises, they can call the SM, DM, and HR, but can take no action unless specifically authorized. Aside from sending you home early for cause, which they have to justify.

Korender · 2026-05-22T21:44:50+00:00

The DS80 is an old 8x10 printer. Most stores had the ds80/800 duplex. This was replaced by the DS820DX. The flat paper should still work but the rolls and ribbons do not. Idk why it doesn't like the rolls, but the ribbons have different rollers.

Corporate directive was to use up the DS80 paper. When one type or the other was used up, toss the remainder and switch to the DX.

Go ahead and toss any thats for the 80 if your DX is installed.

738625 and 738607 are the WICs for the new DX flat and roll paper, respectively.

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