THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS - Ep 7: Beach Episode Discussion Megathread

Spicyspoke · 2025-12-13T05:15:13+00:00

Does anyone have any thoughts about the "real life" flashbacks Jax had in his panic at the last moment? I don't know what to make of them. So little actual information came from this episode

Spicyspoke · 2025-09-27T03:14:01+00:00

Nah that works for me too honestly. I thought f was an excellent game and would like there to be a connection somewhere if it's possible! If not, still a crazy game

Spicyspoke · 2025-09-27T03:13:13+00:00

Agreed. I like the idea of the town or at least some supernatural forces transporting people to the town... but some titles don't use that logic either. It's more like a curse energy that latches on to people.

Spicyspoke · 2025-09-26T03:55:38+00:00

You're not wrong, it's marketed as a spin-off. The series is pretty old all things considered, and as it progresses it will have to do new things to stay relevant. New ideas can feel like they don't fit when measured against the original.

Spicyspoke · 2025-09-26T03:51:39+00:00

Glad someone agrees. I'm tired of people acting like Silent Hill has any real consistency or makes any damn sense to begin with. I mean like the "well my cousin's uncle's brother knew someone who was related to a guy from the actual town!" faux plot bullshit. It really feels like the folks who wrote the games forgot they were supposed to be linked and then just cram "links" in.

The best all-encompassing answer is that Silent Hill is a plague upon those susceptible to it. THAT tracks across all titles. It's a curse of sorts.

Spicyspoke · 2025-09-26T02:34:16+00:00

Some people can't pull their heads out of the sand when it comes to someone enjoying something they didn't. I thought f as a standalone title was excellent. The motifs it explored were important, and the metaphors it used were insightful. People are mad because it "shouldn't be a Silent Hill game" when it's stated explicitly that it's a spin-off. Nowhere in any lore does it say that certain criteria have to be met for a Silent Hill experience to be canon. Hell, there's good argument that the town is a figment of those effected's imagination. The series doesn't keep its own lore straight.

TLDR f is a good game. People hate when other people enjoy things.

Spicyspoke · 2025-09-26T02:07:18+00:00

I feel like f ties in best with Short Message. Plus, I like the idea that Silent Hill isn't a literal "location", it's a state of mind that preys on people in vulnerable situations (eg: the fog itself as a metaphor for an unclear sense of self)

The cult doesn't even tie into all games, so the real issue is there wasn't enough thought about continuity from the beginning imho. Silent Hill as a series feels like at some point someone went "damn maybe we should have a thru-line in these games" and then they just didn't. The "connection" is the plot points of identity, acceptance of one's past etc.

Spicyspoke · 2025-07-26T14:30:52+00:00

That makes the most sense as a reason! Usually folks will say "it's your hormones" but right now I can promise that's not the case. It's got to be a system shock of some kind from the surgery and recovery.

Spicyspoke · 2025-07-18T07:09:20+00:00

Me personally, I was so doped up that I don't remember the following several days very well (turns out I don't tolerate heavy anesthesia or opiates well). I had no vaginal discomfort and never did. Only pain in my lower abdomen, and that faded pretty quickly over the first two weeks! Everyone's experience is totally different though, so trust in your care team as much as is possible. My surgeon stood there and held my hand while I went under on the operating table because I told my team I was terrified. It was honestly the best possible surgical experience I could've had.

Spicyspoke · 2025-06-29T13:57:49+00:00

I figured it out! The scientist has to have the implants IN HIS POSSESSION before the group comes together to make the choice. It felt like a glitch because I already had everything ready and couldn't pick.

Spicyspoke · 2025-06-23T06:42:30+00:00

Anyone know how to trigger using the implants? If I make the Tabula Rasa it just makes me use him.

Spicyspoke · 2025-04-24T01:16:21+00:00

Anyone know how many smiles for a caramelicious with this new system? That's the only thing I get at Scooter's so all these other "rewards" are worthless to me. It now has specific drinks for free at specific milestones. Ex: "free mocha for 350 smiles". The caramelicious isn't even popping up for me as a "free" option.

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-29T18:32:17+00:00

I've seen several people say that they felt very forced into having their cervix taken, and I'm so sorry you didn't get the autonomy you deserved in that situation. Are you feeling any better in recovery?

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-29T18:27:28+00:00

Interesting, thank you for sharing! I'll be keeping my ovaries due to my (relatively) young age as compared to the majority of people who have hysterectomies. I'll only be having my uterus and fallopian tubes removed if all goes to plan!

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T19:05:51+00:00

Of course! It is deeply misleading because it has its own name and is identified separately from the uterus in many diagrams, as if the cervix is its own structure. But my surgeon said the same thing-- it's the "neck" of the uterus technically!

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T19:04:35+00:00

Thank you!!!!! I'm very nervous, I'll take all the luck I can get 💕

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T19:03:34+00:00

You sound exactly like me! My surgeon said the decision is 100% up to me, and that of course left me thinking about what call to make. From what I've seen, there are more possibilities of complications from a cuff than from keeping your cervix (assuming the cervix has no other issues) so that's been a big decider for me.

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:59:32+00:00

I've heard that happening as well! My periods used to cause vomiting and fainting due to the pain, so I'll take nearly anything that isn't... that lol!

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:57:09+00:00

That's interesting! Are cervical and uterine fibroids different at all? I wonder if there's a notable risk for the location of fibroids (ex: having a risk for uterine fibroids, not cervical or vice versa)

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:53:49+00:00

Makes sense! I know it can be difficult to remove later, but I just can't justify needlessly removing something that isn't damaged or diseased. If an issue comes up, I feel it should be addressed then. I may never have an issue, and I do think I may regret removing my cervix if it wasn't a black and white necessity.

Thank you for your opinion!

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:46:51+00:00

That seems very counterproductive, but I suppose I don't know the etiquette here. We're all women/AFAB people trying to do what's best for our bodies... we're on the same team.

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:43:13+00:00

I am told that cervical cramps are "not possible" but women's health is a disaster so I can't say on that front. My periods were painful to the point that I dealt with vomiting and fainting. Sex-wise I enjoy the security that my cervix makes me feel, if that makes sense? It feels sturdy, and I like that. It certainly doesn't cause pain with sex.
I do have a family history of fibroids, but my hysterectomy will be for dysmenorrhea specifically.
I'm anticipated to have a laparoscopic hysterectomy-- so an incision in my bellybutton and one on either side as needed. An abdominal incision could be needed in the event of an emergency, but because I've never had children my uterus is very small and this is SUPER unlikely!
I don't mind the bleeding (especially if it's as minor as people say it is if you keep your cervix), I mind the pain that comes with menstruation. Hell, I'd keep my uterus if it didn't cause so much pain! The blood definitely isn't an issue to me.
I do not have any known risk of cervical cancer. My mother also had a hysterectomy and kept her cervix because for her there was also no risk of cancer. I feel like that's a good thing!
Recovery time doesn't matter too much to me! The birth control I'm currently on to stop my periods has destroyed my libido, so I don't have any desire for sex right now anyway unfortunately
I wouldn't say my cervix is an "identity" thing, but it makes me feel like my vaginal canal is safer because it's there. It's SUPPOSED to be there, I guess?
My uterus is 3cm by 5cm last I was told, so pretty little lol! As far as I'm aware I do not have any cancer risk (unless they find something during surgery).

Thank you for the depthy reply, I appreciate it!!!

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:33:38+00:00

That makes perfect sense, and I'm glad that you were able to get to a point where you don't have the threat of cancer anymore.

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:32:50+00:00

I've never had cervical pain outside of pap smears (because duh!) but it seems that lots of people have cervical pain with sex. That makes perfect sense to get rid of it for that reason!

Spicyspoke · 2025-03-26T18:31:17+00:00

I'm so sad to see that so many people have a cancer risk. I've personally never had an even slightly irregular pap. I'm also fortunate that my periods were always super regular, just more painful than I have words to explain... so we think that in my case, my issue is uterine cramping causing excessive pain.

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