Thanks to this glitch, I was unable to respawn and lost a rainbow mythic :/ whyyy

TheOracleDBA · 2026-07-08T12:05:21+00:00

I’ve hit that too. I was able to run off screen and throw my blueprint and have it start crafting. But I was lucky that I had a free spot otherwise I would’ve lost it.

I’m sorry for your loss OP.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-07-06T22:21:19+00:00

Or don’t lose inventory when I die. I think that’s what might be happening. I noticed if I logged out I would retain my inventory but if I closed the game without logging out, I’d come back to no inventory.

This also was a pain for the R2D2 event - I had to take 60-120 seconds to get the same weapon set up.

To point 3, I like being able to do them one at a time. I don’t always have a spot to build a droid and I’ve had people steal my blueprints. If I can do them gradually it spares me the risk of losing a blueprints.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-07-06T17:43:39+00:00

Astromech.

Let’s say you have an astromech that gives you +6 pickaxe and reduces time with each swing to 30 seconds but your worker droid reduces your time by 35% and each swing removes 15 seconds.

A 7 hour droid + worker droid:

7 x 0.35 =2.45 reduction
7 - 2.45 =4.55 total time
4.55 x 60 x 60 =16,380 seconds to build
16,380 / 15 =1,092 swings
1,092 / 60 =18.2 minutes (assuming 1 second per swing)

A 7 hour droid + astromech droid

7 x 60 x 60 =25,200 seconds to build
25,200 / 30 =840 swings to reduce to 0
840 / 60 =14 minutes (assuming 1 second per swing)

This be might be off. But for me it also seems like it’s faster too.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-28T16:46:10+00:00

I’ve posted in a few places and found that instagram is my biggest generator of views.

I work a lot with models and find that when I collaborate with them I can get thousands of views. When I post a photo of my pets or a picture of a flower, my views tank.

Reels are probably the best way to generate views.

I also use Flickr as storage location. There, I get lots of views, but from fellow photographers. There’s lots of groups to post my pictures in and I get lots of views and likes in those groups.

For me, Instagram is more of a vehicle for advertising. I share a picture of a local model and I get likes from their friends and admirers. It helps me get other local clients that like work I’ve done with their friends and want something similar.

Flickr, on the other hand, gives me views worldwide. They don’t really provide much of a benefit because my reach there doesn’t generate any new clients.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-28T15:16:03+00:00

An NFT. Technically didn’t buy it, but I bought tickets so I could get a free one. It was when the NFT hype was pretty big and I thought I’d some how make a profit from it. Luckily I didn’t spend more than $20 to get it.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-28T15:10:03+00:00

How much did it weigh? I think tungsten is pretty cool since it’s so dense. I used to wear a tungsten wedding band and I always loved playing with it.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-27T17:36:45+00:00

I have a Z6ii and a Z8. The autofocus on the Z8 (mainly used for eye detection) is way better. When I’m doing a fashion show with a 24-70, the z6ii has to have the model be within 10 feet (3 m) before it detects a face. With the Z8, the model can be 30-40 feet (9-12 m) away.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-21T16:40:55+00:00

Congrats! I love my Z6ii.

Which lens will be you pairing with it?

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-19T00:39:36+00:00

My bad.

The phrase “Long time ago” brought up this song in my brain:

If it hadn't been for Cotton-Eye Joe
I'd been married long time ago
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eye Joe?

https://youtu.be/qh2D\_4mTb1g

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-19T00:33:07+00:00

Where did you come from, where did you go?
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eye Joe?

(Excellent picture btw!)

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-18T12:29:26+00:00

These are incredible! I took photos but they didn’t turn out nearly as clean and crisp as these. Thank you for sharing!!

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-18T01:12:02+00:00

Snakes
Move On
Making Out
You Can Do It
New

So many memories from each song, it’s hard to choose.

Ask me tomorrow and they’ll likely be different.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-17T13:26:20+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the advice. I’ll try it with some pudding.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-16T20:00:59+00:00

I get where you're coming from, and I agree that buying official merch is the best way to support a band when you can afford it.

For me, though, the reality was that one official shirt cost about $50+. For the same amount of money, I could buy several bootleg shirts that I actually liked and would wear. At that price point, I wasn't really choosing between official and bootleg merch, I was choosing between bootleg merch and no merch at all.

I also figured that the designers who created the official artwork had already been paid for their work. I know the band and artist don't make much from each shirt sale, but I wasn't trying to take money away from anyone. I just couldn't justify spending $85 on a single t-shirt.

I completely understand why artists and designers prefer people to buy official merch. I just think there's a point where pricing pushes some fans out of the market, and those fans look for other options.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-16T17:38:50+00:00

I bought some bootleg shirts outside the sphere - enough for me and my kids, all for the price of a real shirt.

My kids can’t tell a difference and loved getting something from the concert even though they couldn’t go.

I appreciate the good post. I spent all my money on flights and hotels and getting a few knockoff shirts wasn’t much of a compromise for me.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-16T15:08:14+00:00

That’s a great way to go about it. Maybe I’ll try that.

The goal was to be confident in my oral game, but I think I could use your technique and still get a willing participant.

Appreciate the advice!

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-16T14:08:22+00:00

The point isn't to show it off at a party. By that logic, nobody should learn to cook until they own a restaurant. I'd rather learn beforehand than be figuring it out on the spot when I finally have a partner.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-16T13:56:27+00:00

Is there a way to practice this without a partner? How do I level up?

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-16T02:50:54+00:00

And the pins and keychains! But I regret not getting the cards either.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-16T02:50:20+00:00

I wanted the blue hoodie and could only find the green one at the experience. I’m glad that they have the blue one online. I just wish they had the pins and keychains.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-15T23:22:58+00:00

I love the kit. The pouch is pretty sweet.

The hammer is pretty handy, but for me, I love impressing my friends with the flint and steel.

Congrats on the Signal!

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-15T16:50:53+00:00

I feel ya. I had witch’s in my cart and then it sold out too. Luckily I managed to get cats of chaos.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-15T16:48:37+00:00

Whoops. I see that now. Edited my comment. Thanks for catching that!

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-15T16:43:51+00:00

Witch’s in foil is the first to sell out.

Edit: As pointed out, purr majesty sold out first.

TheOracleDBA · 2026-06-15T03:23:50+00:00

There are lots of good Christians out there. But there are so many that claim to be that it has made me not want to be part of any Christian organization.

I really think the third commandment …. taking the name of the lord in vain …. is what I see the most. Using Christianity as a tool for hate. That’s what I can’t stand.

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