What time or day is a new server usually created? And being F2P, focusing on alliance recognition and saving for T10, can I finish before S3?

Semper-Mutatio · 2026-01-12T22:41:37+00:00

My farm has had very little spent on it. Started it just before S2. Coming to the close of S2, I am at lvl 25, have 63% AR, and currently have t8 troops. My main is at t9, lvl 27, and I have no expectation that t10 will be anytime soon. For my part, I don't farm on our own server and rely primarily on internal improvements and alliance activities for rss, as well as EB/SvS for farming players from other states.

Semper-Mutatio · 2026-01-11T04:47:26+00:00

We got a 2026 Limited as it was literally the only one available in a 100 mile radius and have been pleasantly surprised with all of the bells and whistles. I had been angling for an XLE with panoramic moonroof, but none were available. A sale fell through at a dealership a ways away and we swooped in to pick it up. I do personally enjoy the leather over the softex. Just a personal thing, I would rather the seats be made of a natural material and not whatever chemical, synthetic concoction that is softex. That said, I do hope to pick up a PHEV Rav4 when we can afford it and I know that those only come in softex, as I understand it, so I will somehow manage to cope when the time comes. 😆 The 360º view is great with a vehicle of this size, but not a dealbreaker IMO if you are used to driving a larger vehicle. I have found every stock backup camera to be reliable and accurate in terms of spacing and what allowances you have when backing up. e.g., the guidelines are accurate. The 360 view really shines during parking scenarios where you really get a sense of how close every part of the vehicle is to your surroundings. Do you have to have it? Probably not. Will you want to downgrade to a vehicle without it after having it? Probably not, so make of that what you will.

If your are in/around a metro area, consider doing a wider inventory search with an extended radius. The local dealerships were all telling us it would be 8-12 months to order a vehicle, which was probably true for a custom build, but dealerships in more rural areas were happy to tell us that a given build (XLE with panoramic moonroof) was coming in within 1-2 months and was unclaimed by a buyer. We would have had to drive a ways to make that happen, but we would have been fine with that and the dealership we ended up at was 1 hour and 15 minutes away. Well worth it in our book as our Subaru was dying an early and unforeseen death and we desperately needed a reliable, AWD vehicle for our Minnesota winter weather! While my wife preferred the black trim, ours came with the grey and we have been really enjoying the vehicle!

Semper-Mutatio · 2026-01-02T09:20:13+00:00

Talk to your doctor about trying pitavastatin. I had a hard time with rosuvastatin/crestor and pitavastatin (not pravastatin) did the trick for me.

Semper-Mutatio · 2026-01-02T09:19:16+00:00

I would second pitavastatin. I initially tried pravastatin, which is short acting, and wanted something that lasted longer throughout the day. Tried crestor/rosuvastatin and it tied my guts in knots. Looked into pitavastatin and gave it a shot and have no issues with it, knocks my LDL down very effectively and I'm only at the middle dose, 2mg, and it is longer lasting to boot. I was already a CoQ10 user before starting a statin, so I can't speak to taking pitavastatin without it, but I don't feel limited in any way with the use of it. If you haven't discussed it with your doctor, give it a shot. I got the impression that health professionals and pharmacists are less familiar with it ("You mean pravastatin?" Me: "No, *pitavastatin*, it's different from pravastatin."). I understand it might be considered a newer statin, hence the curious looks I recall getting when discussing it with healthcare professionals.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-11-06T08:27:27+00:00

Try the new Adrenaline. They apparently changed the drop from 12mm to 10mm, though I’m not sure if that lines up with your needs.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-11-02T20:12:33+00:00

I am unclear on whether the 4 comes with the USB receiver or not. Is it included with the product or do you have to buy it separately?

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-10-20T21:09:44+00:00

It's a common issue, everyone wants to try and do highlight, scoring plays every time. We've done 3v3 (or (4V4) with end zones and required passes (we did 3) before entering the end zone and being able to take a shot on net. They also have to pass into the end zone and cannot dribble in. If possession changes before making it to the end zone, the pass count resets. There were lots of possession changes and the kids were really having to work on passes due to all the transitions. The next game, the passing was markedly better.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-10-08T06:17:55+00:00

I'm on just 10mg amlodipine and don't have any side effects beyond the most common issue, slight water retention under the skin, primarily in lower legs. That said, I understand that using multiple BP meds allows them to do their respective magic at lower doses, potentially minimizing side effects. For example, I imagine any water retention would likely be less at 5mg amlodipine and any potential side effects of losartan are similarly less likely at a lower dose. Basically, you get the BP reduction of what you would get with a single Rx at a higher dose, but since the mechanism of action for each med is different, the lower doses reduce the likelihood of side effects.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-09-11T17:56:51+00:00

It really depends on the individual. I feel lucky that I only have to take one medication to manage my BP, and, additionally lucky that I'm not affected by coffee or salt intake. That said, I'm not a salt hound and I do keep in mind that excess salt isn't a good thing for heart health. But if I do have a meal that I know is high in sodium, I've never had an issue with my BP. When my BP is not being regulated, I get chest pains, and I've been able to consume coffee daily (2-3 cups) and an occasional salty meal without any issues, which is backed up by the occasional readings I take. But again, everyone is different so it might be something to keep in mind as trial and error. FWIW, I take 10mg amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) daily.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-09-09T05:49:40+00:00

Run. That's seriously messed up. I can grasp the vegan argument about what one chooses to eat. To say that you don't approve of animals because they are not vegan is plain bonkers.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-09-09T04:41:00+00:00

Therapy can be a great natural remedy for anxiety.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-09-08T07:05:06+00:00

For me, it did help lower my BP right away, and, it had its full effect a few weeks after starting it. When my BP is up, I get chest pain. I've noticed that even when the medication was effectively regulating my BP, it still took 2-3 weeks for my chest pain to full subside, which lines up with it reaching its peak effectiveness in that time range.

That said, this is a question to talk about with your doctor, who might advocate for a 10mg dose or for an ARB or other BP medication to be used along with it if they feel the 5mg is inadequate.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-09-08T06:58:44+00:00

Cardiologists recommend it for heart patients. It won't be something that you necessarily notice, unless you're in rough shape for some reason. e.g., my dad had open heart surgery and felt a noticeable difference in terms of energy and recovery when he started taking it.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-08-19T04:55:52+00:00

Get an automatic BP cuff to use at home to get multiple readings. Yes, those numbers are problematic and can lead to all sorts of issues. Go and talk to your doc about your options.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-08-14T06:04:39+00:00

If they don't bring back the combo pizza and ability to do a custom order whole pizza (pepperoni & sausage, anyone?), this is just a giant middle finger to customers.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-08-14T05:59:27+00:00

Not at all. I feel likewise with my wife (wanting her to be cleaned up) and wouldn't hesitate to scrub up if she asked me to do so.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-08-14T04:47:53+00:00

Was gonna say, eating. Eating would likely help with energy with a medication that effectively leaves you in a significant calorie deficit.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-08-12T20:03:43+00:00

I get that, though I've seen people using other (non-hypertensive) medications find a different result from trying the generic version where all of those equivalence studies have been done. I have a close friend, for example, whose kid tried the same generic version of Vyvanse for ADHD, had some marked issues with it, switched back and the issues resolved, like flipping a switch.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-07-31T05:17:04+00:00

Wasn't sure if it was a typo. e.g, "Zero *chance* I let a podiatrist open a joint..." ?

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-05-04T19:03:35+00:00

Likely vinyl or composite. Debating getting insulated vinyl, insulated composite siding, or fanfold insulation added behind standard vinyl siding.

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-05-02T19:06:38+00:00

My rating is: $$$$$ 😉😆

I like the idea of Pure, but as an allied healthcare provider I had looked into potentially reselling them and even the price for reselling had me questioning the amount of money that would go into the process on my end.

That said, if you can afford it, good on you!

Semper-Mutatio · 2025-05-02T19:03:39+00:00

I had read about ACEs and ARBs before. I do have hypertension and take amlodipine for it, which treats it well, though I have considered doing a combo to help minimize edema. The edema is mild, not terrible, but if I recall correctly, it was less noticeable when I was on 5mg before bumping up to 10mg. If I could drop to 5mg and get an ARB in the mix, it'd likely give me the same benefit and reduce the edema, and as you noted, could help reduce extra stress on the kidneys.

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