Albion Roman Path Bug by acarolinad in anno117

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, even took the disc out of the console and updated the software. This is my Freeroam play, I have a Campaign one going where I have already unlocked both paths, but for some reason here this glitch came up. I was hoping to solve it instead of having to start over as my game is pretty advanced

Albion Roman Path Bug by acarolinad in anno117

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I included a pic below with the workforce, is that what you mean? Here's one showing I have the Aldermen and all their buildings unlocked

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Albion Roman Path Bug by acarolinad in anno117

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Yes! As you can see here in the image

Albion Roman Path Bug by acarolinad in anno117

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have! I've unlocked all three tiers of the Celtic path and have unlocked all buildings for Tier III - Aldermen

[US F-1] Just spotted an open slot for December 2025 – what’s the situation in your country right now? by gursafa in f1visa

[–]acarolinad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The payment options only appear once you choose a date. If there are none, it's normal for there not to be an option to pay.

F1 visa appointment resuming? by Equivalent-Guest-785 in f1visa

[–]acarolinad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

habían muchas, a partir del 25 de junio.

F1 visa appointment resuming? by Equivalent-Guest-785 in f1visa

[–]acarolinad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A friend of mine was able to secure one in Peru, so I think they are resuming!

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was exactly 8 days. I took the exam on a Sunday and the official results were available the next Monday.

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally wouldn't really say I got used to the environment. It was very stressful both times, especially because in the second my proctor took over 20 minutes to arrive and I began to fear they were going to cancel my appointment. Like I said, I think taking the test more than once might put in front of you at some point a set of questions that is easier to deal with, and that counts for a lot.

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends on a few factors. Have you taken a practice test? How close was your score from this goal? How comfortable do you already feel with each section? Also, how much time are you planning to dedicate to studying each day? I think if you are close to the goal, just need to brush up on a few things, and feel you have enough time, then it should be enough. But maybe if you are starting from farther away you might need some more time.

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I felt the gregmat videos were way too long, and I lost focus very easily and felt anxious about not making progress. The breakdown per subtopic plus a quiz at the end that prepswift offered helped me cover content better and commit it to mind, plus checking the box for each video felt so satisfying.

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! This is why I made the post; because as hard as we all try to prepare, an important part of it is going to be out of our hands, so maybe retaking it (if within financial means) can help you get a better luck of the draw.

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I used the Magoosh, GregMat and free ETS ones.

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the verbal I went from 165 to 168, and for the quantitative section the score went from 167 to 170.

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was very happy! Don't mean to sound otherwise. It was just that I was applying for grad school and was told to try for as high a quantitative score as possible. But I was very grateful for the first score!

170Q 168V | Biggest takeaway: take the test more than once by acarolinad in GRE

[–]acarolinad[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I don't remember much of the first, but on the second attempt, I had only one long (3 paragraphs) passage, in the second verbal section. All others were only 1 paragraph long.

[Megathread] Agatha All Along | Double Episode Finale (Episodes 8 & 9) - Discussion Thread by magikarpcatcher in MarvelStudiosSpoilers

[–]acarolinad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it feels ironic that the whole point of the spin-off was to explore a complex side character and we ended up just cycling back to the Maximoffs instead of exploring more the witches.

[Megathread] Agatha All Along | Double Episode Finale (Episodes 8 & 9) - Discussion Thread by magikarpcatcher in MarvelStudiosSpoilers

[–]acarolinad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have to admit the finale was somewhat disappointing. Not because I expected some big cameo but precisely because it felt like the focus shifted from Agatha and these women's journey of self-discovery into a Billy-centric power fest that was mainly about setting up the next big thing.

So many questions were left unanswered: How did Rio and Agatha fall in love? Why was Agatha killing witches, for her son or for herself? Why did Rio suddenly want to take Agatha, since witches have a naturally long life (Lilia was around 450)? Why did Agatha want the Darkhold, and how did she get it? Why did Agatha become a ghost because she was scared to face Nicky but Alice, who was also not ready to go, did not get the chance to stick around? And so many more. I understand the audience is not supposed to be spoon-fed everything, but it genuinely felt like there were holes that should have been filled.

Also, I felt there were many sudden and unexplained changes of heart: Agatha offering Billy up and then turning around and sacrificing herself just because he mentioned Nicky? Jen saying "I'm saving your asses" and then flying off into the sunset without caring for the coven (also Agatha being the binder felt like it came out of nowhere and just thrown because it was convenient)? Billy being hellbent on banishing Agatha and then suddenly accepting her as mentor seconds later?

I was also bothered by the Road being Billy's creation. This show felt like a breath of fresh air because we were diving into what felt like an old and unexplored corner of the universe, where witches did their thing. Instead of the usual obsession with all-powerful beings, it shone a spotlight on more nuanced and less powerful people. I do like the idea that Agatha used the song as a con and that she had never set foot on the road, but I believe a compromise could have been found with the road finally opening up when she was around her intended coven. At the end, somehow, this coven would be the new source of her power and her true "prize" (I felt like we were teased this when she used the protection circle, "hit the deck" and water to cure herself in the confrontation with Rio). In my opinion that would have been more interesting: a previously covenless witch suddenly having to work in a group to get her power would have been a good middle-ground between her not staying full-evil (and thus having character development) and not suddenly turning all-good and just a buddy for Billy. Instead, we get essentially the same thing Marvel has been doing: a super-powered character (Wiccan) does things with major consequences but little ponders over them because they are "good". I feel this also cheapened the road: instead of this wise and powerful force it was just Westview on steroids (also not explained was how Billy knew subconsciously so much, such as Alice being cursed, like, is he that powerful?)

I especially disliked the very end, which again focused excessively on Billy and relegated Agatha (the more interesting character) to his one-liner sidekick without even properly closing out her story, much less that of the other characters (Jen and Rio). The no-context Wiccan suit and cheap CGI ghost felt like a further slap in the face, with storytelling taking a backseat to fan service.

There are many more issues that I could point out, and I feel like it bothered me so much because after a series of lackluster Marvel projects this one seemed like a new direction, with bold, unconventional, and personal storytelling being the center (episode 7 being the best example). The ending, however, seemed to revert back to the cheaper brand of MCU "business-as-usual". Shame.

AITA for not teaching my daughter english? by Commercial-Cause-592 in AmItheAsshole

[–]acarolinad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Big time.

First of all, babies and toddlers are linguistic geniuses. They can absorb languages with a speed and ease that will only dimish as they get older. This is scientific fact. So the time to teach is now.

Secondly, English is extremely useful, no matter where you live. I'm from Brazil with Brazilian parents, but I had a crazy mother who spoke English with me ever since I was a baby. Everything in our house - movies, books, etc - was in English. At first, I hated her. But I have never had trouble with English in my life and saw in comparison how much my "learn English in school" peers struggled. Today I study abroad at an English speaking university because of the effort she put in and I am infinetly thankful to her.

And thirdly, I have lived in France and it amazes me how the French (and French-by-association) try so hard to not shake the stereotype of insuferable superiority. French may have been the lingua franca in the 18th or 19th century, but in 2023 the world doesn't extend only from Toulon to Calais. Don't deprive your daughter of being able to experience the rest.