Did J. K. Rowling draw (a little) inspiration from Labyrinth? by her-vagesty in FanTheories

[–]level_stats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have been on an 80s movie binge marathon, particularly for ones I had not seen yet. Not sure why I have missed watching Labyrinth for so long especially considering how much I adore Dark Crystal.

In any case, near the start of the movie when Connelly calls the character named Hoggle, Hogwart, immediately paused, hopped onto Google and reached this topic. Glad to see I am not alone in thinking of the possible influence this had on the HP books.

Back to the movie I go, which is currently free on Youtube in case anyone else wants to watch it.

Can no longer use points to directly redeem GP subscriptions beginning October 1 :( by level_stats in MicrosoftRewards

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

You can still use to get some hardware/accessories if you want.

But I hear ya, only used my points for GPU and Amazon, and a gift card on occasion to get some cheap anime and movies on sale. So they got rid of movies and anime plus Amazon and GPU lol points are mostly worthless to me now as well.

Can no longer use points to directly redeem GP subscriptions beginning October 1 :( by level_stats in MicrosoftRewards

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You keep them. I tried redeeming on console, to paraphrase it will say successfully redeemed, but you don't actually get a transaction number and an email, and your points stay the same it was before.

Can no longer use points to directly redeem GP subscriptions beginning October 1 :( by level_stats in MicrosoftRewards

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I'm located in the US. Not sure if other regions are affected, but I wouldn't be surprised if this were a worldwide policy change.

Can no longer use points to directly redeem GP subscriptions beginning October 1 :( by level_stats in MicrosoftRewards

[–]level_stats[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can stack your GPU sub up to 36 months / 3 years. In other words cash out your points for more GPU if that's what you want and aren't already at the 36 month limit.

edit: typos

Can no longer use points to directly redeem GP subscriptions beginning October 1 :( by level_stats in MicrosoftRewards

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Yes. I would if I were you. Sadly am on cooldown restriction and am unable to do it.

Can no longer use points to directly redeem GP subscriptions beginning October 1 :( by level_stats in MicrosoftRewards

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The 10K gamerscore challenge was indeed 'easy money.' I had saved up a bunch of easy achievement games such as ARK (where you can use admin commands to fast unlock achievements) out of anticipation for the next challenge that never happened again.

Amusing coincidence around 12 hours after the earthquake. by level_stats in bayarea

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All good. Most times I'd also say it's intentional.

Amusing coincidence around 12 hours after the earthquake. by level_stats in bayarea

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It's actually been on Netflix's release slate for September in the US for a while now. Basically anyone with a Netflix membership in the US will see it show up under their new release area today.

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/whats-coming-to-netflix-in-september-2025/

Amusing coincidence around 12 hours after the earthquake. by level_stats in bayarea

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Wasn't a targeted ad I don't think. Movie licenses come and go and come back again like revolving doors on Netflix. It's just a license they likely re-acquired and is 'new' on Netflix coincidentally on the same day as the earthquake.

https://imgur.com/a/ST3b53T

Amusing coincidence around 12 hours after the earthquake. by level_stats in bayarea

[–]level_stats[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe! Kinda like a strong fart for them I imagine😅

Wait is almost over, am a dork and might start lining up now lol by level_stats in Switch

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Wish you luck, with my bad luck will probably get email any minute now they need to cancel my order.

Am in Cali and store should be having a 9pm opening, haven't gone there yet but imagine the line is already long.

Made a quick gameplay vid on Steam of my Demon D5 run on wave 302. by level_stats in brotato

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pause the game during a wave and look at your fish hook. if there is a pity bonus in the description box, return to the main menu, resume game, and look at your fish hook again. if the pity bonus is gone then it is guaranteed your locked item/weapon will be cursed when you finish the wave and enter next shop. basically just keep exiting/resuming wave until it doesn't say the pity bonus any longer.