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Title: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: ArcticFerret on April 04, 2007, 12:37:31 am
This is the official Sign Up Topic. There Are 24 slots available. Look at this message to catch up on who's entered.

I require one thing. PM me if you sign up, with the Topic: Sprite Comp Sign-Up and tell me which Bracket you wish to enter, in the PM.

You can discuss the competition here and if you sign up or whatever, but I NEED the PM if u want to enter due to how much volume this thread might get and my job duties at my work keeping me from not being able to monitor this topic 24/7.

Bracket 1: Beginner (Game Boy Style or NES Style Sprites [doesnt have to be Zelda]):
Moldrill
shadow-of-a-hero
Sir Cyrus
Ricky
Takuthehedgehog
darklink45
xMurrCattx
InvaderLupus
Slots Available: [Closed]

Bracket 2: Intermediate (ALTTP Style Sprites or Fire Emblem Style Sprites):
Bludleef
sirkildar
Moldorma
Bboy94
Corniune
imfletcher
Kevin-1990
TheKrillr
Slots Available: [Closed]

Bracket 3: Advanced (MC/FS/FSA Style or Freestyle Sprites):
Q.K.
Domo
TomPel
Kame
Devy
Kren
Calvein
Deku_stick
Slots Available: [Closed]


Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Dumb_Ass on April 04, 2007, 02:52:43 am
Me for the GB styled comp! Kthxpoop.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 04, 2007, 03:15:38 am
... I just returned from my auto ban to enter this comp <.< but im disapointed that  there is style restriction...
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: skully on April 04, 2007, 03:41:51 am
Me for the GB styled comp! Kthxpoop.
Hmm...

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I require one thing. PM me if you sign up, with the Topic: Sprite Comp Sign-Up and tell me which Bracket you wish to enter, in the PM.

You can discuss the competition here and if you sign up or whatever, but I NEED the PM if u want to enter due to how much volume this thread might get and my job duties at my work keeping me from not being able to monitor this topic 24/7.

Hehe. Helps to read that y'know.

This sounds really cool Tara, I love the fact that you offer a cash reward, that will surely get people spriting again. But I was thinking. Whats up with the bracket logic? You said you will have three brackets right? First off all, how come each bracket has to be limited to the particular style? So a beginner has to do GB sprites, even though maybe they are better with FS or LTTP? I dunno about all that but my main thing was how you said at the end when a winner from each bracket has been chosen they will all face off for the prize money. So the beginner spriters got to go against the top spriters around here like Takam, DJ, Faceless, TomPel, etc? (if they happen to enter) I realize it's hard to fandangle with all these brackets and an actual cash prize. But rather then having all three of them face eachother for the top prize, and a second and third place prize, why not just have a smaller top prize and make it the same in each bracket for the first place sprite (maybe a bit more for advanced) and then not worry about giving out cash for second and third place (as lame as that might sound I only suggest it because otherwise if you divided the money up between 6 people the cash prize would be small, or else otherwise cost you far too much.

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... I just returned from my auto ban to enter this comp <.< but im disapointed that  there is style restriction...
Yeah that was my first point kind of. I understand the reasoning behind putting out specific restrictions because it is a competition and it makes a challenge. But I really have a hard time making up my mind on this competition. The money is a really cool incentive for sure. But I have never really been one to do specific styles. I am not a huge fan of doing GB graphics, never even done one before. I don't much like the literal LTTP style. I like the way it was slightly changed in Daniels game so it didn't quite have that same exact look. And I have no clue about FS or MC as Ive never even played any of those. These restrictions make me so uneasy about committing to something like this. When I first seen the topic I was stoked to do something really big and spend so much time on it, but I was very turned off when I seen Id have to commit to these certain restrictions in styles, and Id have to make it fit the style. That means certain black outlines, or undefined/un-detailed pixelwork, Ive really been motivated to get back into pixeling lately but After taking lots of tutorials and visiting places like pixelation forums and pixeljoint. The same old spriting a certain style from these games just doesn't appeal to me so much anymore. Ive learned new techniques for coloring, shading, animating, making my lines and details and using colors effectively. All that pretty much goes out the window when I am forced into these limitations. I would love to be able to just go free for all.
You know? Rather then having three styles to choose from. Make some different restrictions like color limits, pallets, size, animation frames (if any at all) and then just either give like three options in each level bracket that they can sprite in any style or way (under those limitations) or else just sprite anything Zelda related under those restrictions with no level separation, and just have everybody go free for all in one giant bracket not separated by skill (not like it would matter anyways since they all have to compete against eachother in the end.

I don't know, it's not a big deal, and I wouldn't try to argue with you at all about how it should be. I am very grateful that you are bringing a competition like this to the community and I'm more then happy with however you choose to do it. I just wanted to put that out there.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 04, 2007, 03:49:36 am
Me for the GB styled comp! Kthxpoop.
Hmm...

Quote
I require one thing. PM me if you sign up, with the Topic: Sprite Comp Sign-Up and tell me which Bracket you wish to enter, in the PM.

You can discuss the competition here and if you sign up or whatever, but I NEED the PM if u want to enter due to how much volume this thread might get and my job duties at my work keeping me from not being able to monitor this topic 24/7.

Hehe. Helps to read that y'know.

This sounds really cool Tara, I love the fact that you offer a cash reward, that will surely get people spriting again. But I was thinking. Whats up with the bracket logic? You said you will have three brackets right? First off all, how come each bracket has to be limited to the particular style? So a beginner has to do GB sprites, even though maybe they are better with FS or LTTP? I dunno about all that but my main thing was how you said at the end when a winner from each bracket has been chosen they will all face off for the prize money. So the beginner spriters got to go against the top spriters around here like Takam, DJ, Faceless, TomPel, etc? (if they happen to enter) I realize it's hard to fandangle with all these brackets and an actual cash prize. But rather then having all three of them face eachother for the top prize, and a second and third place prize, why not just have a smaller top prize and make it the same in each bracket for the first place sprite (maybe a bit more for advanced) and then not worry about giving out cash for second and third place (as lame as that might sound I only suggest it because otherwise if you divided the money up between 6 people the cash prize would be small, or else otherwise cost you far too much.

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... I just returned from my auto ban to enter this comp <.< but im disapointed that  there is style restriction...
Yeah that was my first point kind of. I understand the reasoning behind putting out specific restrictions because it is a competition and it makes a challenge. But I really have a hard time making up my mind on this competition. The money is a really cool incentive for sure. But I have never really been one to do specific styles. I am not a huge fan of doing GB graphics, never even done one before. I don't much like the literal LTTP style. I like the way it was slightly changed in Daniels game so it didn't quite have that same exact look. And I have no clue about FS or MC as Ive never even played any of those. These restrictions make me so uneasy about committing to something like this. When I first seen the topic I was stoked to do something really big and spend so much time on it, but I was very turned off when I seen Id have to commit to these certain restrictions in styles, and Id have to make it fit the style. That means certain black outlines, or undefined/un-detailed pixelwork, Ive really been motivated to get back into pixeling lately but After taking lots of tutorials and visiting places like pixelation forums and pixeljoint. The same old spriting a certain style from these games just doesn't appeal to me so much anymore. Ive learned new techniques for coloring, shading, animating, making my lines and details and using colors effectively. All that pretty much goes out the window when I am forced into these limitations. I would love to be able to just go free for all.
You know? Rather then having three styles to choose from. Make some different restrictions like color limits, pallets, size, animation frames (if any at all) and then just either give like three options in each level bracket that they can sprite in any style or way (under those limitations) or else just sprite anything Zelda related under those restrictions with no level separation, and just have everybody go free for all in one giant bracket not separated by skill (not like it would matter anyways since they all have to compete against eachother in the end.

I don't know, it's not a big deal, and I wouldn't try to argue with you at all about how it should be. I am very grateful that you are bringing a competition like this to the community and I'm more then happy with however you choose to do it. I just wanted to put that out there.
agree in all, I prefer size, tile, and colour restriction than style restriction. It would be better if each bracket have different restriction, so Bracket 1: will just have tile restriction, bracket two will have tile and colour restriction and so on. I think the brackets just separates styles, not difficulty, if im wrong then there is no need to separate them in brackets. also, I find GB style harder to sprite because of the restrictions. and MC easier for having less restrictions.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: TheKrillr on April 04, 2007, 05:44:48 am
This is the official Sign Up Topic. There Are 24 slots available. Look at this message to catch up on who's entered.

I require one thing. PM me if you sign up, with the Topic: Sprite Comp Sign-Up and tell me which Bracket you wish to enter, in the PM.

You can discuss the competition here and if you sign up or whatever, but I NEED the PM if u want to enter due to how much volume this thread might get and my job duties at my work keeping me from not being able to monitor this topic 24/7.

Bracket 1: Beginner (Game Boy Style or NES Style Sprites [doesnt have to be Zelda]):
Slots Available: 8

Bracket 2: Intermediate (ALTTP Style Sprites or Fire Emblem Style Sprites):
Bludleef
sirkildar
Slots Available: 6

Bracket 3: Advanced (MC/FS/FSA Style or Freestyle Sprites):
Q.K.
Slots Available: 7


You can begin signing up and posting now and you have until April 17th to sign up.

Dude, ditch the style restrictions. ESPECIALLY on beginner. We beginners/newbs will have a hard enough time just making the sprite, let alone conforming to a style.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kevin-1990 on April 04, 2007, 11:44:51 am
i'll enter in Bracket 2
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Deku_stick on April 04, 2007, 01:27:09 pm
i want to join but I'm not sure which group i belong to :( but i don't like restrictions so i sigh up for advanced free style !!!!!
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: .TakaM on April 04, 2007, 02:04:32 pm
umm

why not just have a GB+NES bracket, a LTTP+FE bracket and a MC+FS/A bracket?
seems stupid to assign classes to each style
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kame on April 04, 2007, 02:06:16 pm
umm

why not just have a GB+NES bracket, a LTTP+FE bracket and a MC+FS/A bracket?
seems stupid to assign classes to each style
..or stupid to assign styles to each class.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Zoru on April 04, 2007, 04:46:31 pm
Meh, I haven't done a sprite competition in a while...bracket 3 for me.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kame on April 04, 2007, 05:35:06 pm
PM :P
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Moldrill on April 04, 2007, 07:00:11 pm
Bracket 1! ;) NES for me.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Devy on April 04, 2007, 07:55:37 pm
serious cash?? umm i dont need that thanks (donta have paypal ... )

whatever check your inbox :P
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Lunar. on April 04, 2007, 08:13:13 pm
I'm in for beginner
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Ricky on April 04, 2007, 09:21:11 pm
Please sign me up on Beginner. I'll send you a PM right away.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 04, 2007, 11:26:29 pm
 "Freestyle Sprites"
as in.. a new style :D if so i will join.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: skully on April 05, 2007, 04:21:34 am
Did any of you guys see the parts of her post where she specifically said you have to PM her to join the contest? Don't be shocked if the contest fills up and you are not on the list, because she clearly stated how she wanted this to work.

Seems like nobody is actually listening to that one simple request. Its kind of pathetic actually lol. Her post wasn't even that long, and it was one of the first things she said. In fact she said it more then once. How will you guys survive our in the world when you grow up and have to run errands for your employer and such?

:P
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 05, 2007, 04:33:45 am
Did any of you guys see the parts of her post where she specifically said you have to PM her to join the contest? Don't be shocked if the contest fills up and you are not on the list, because she clearly stated how she wanted this to work.

Seems like nobody is actually listening to that one simple request. Its kind of pathetic actually lol. Her post wasn't even that long, and it was one of the first things she said. In fact she said it more then once. How will you guys survive our in the world when you grow up and have to run errands for your employer and such?

:P
Skully: I am not that stupid.. pm'd a minute after my post. Dunno why Tara hasn't added me.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: ArcticFerret on April 05, 2007, 04:53:35 am

Bracket 1: Beginner (Game Boy Style or NES Style Sprites [doesnt have to be Zelda]):
Moldrill
Slots Available: 7

Bracket 2: Intermediate (ALTTP Style Sprites or Fire Emblem Style Sprites):
Bludleef
sirkildar
Moldorma
Bboy94
Slots Available: 4

Bracket 3: Advanced (MC/FS/FSA Style or Freestyle Sprites):
Q.K.
Domo
TomPel
Kame
Devy
Kren
Calvein
Slots Available: 1

12 spots left.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: gm112 on April 05, 2007, 05:51:03 am
I'll join the beginners section. Out of shear bordem :P.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kevin-1990 on April 05, 2007, 05:51:11 am
you forgot me!

bracket 2, alttp style
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Ricky on April 05, 2007, 10:44:01 am
you forgot me!

bracket 2, alttp style
Er, me too... Bracket 1: Beginner.
I believe I PM'ed you, Tara.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Malon on April 05, 2007, 11:23:12 am
Ill go Minish Cap style!
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Devy on April 05, 2007, 12:03:07 pm
im going free style on all yous
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 05, 2007, 06:02:50 pm
It would be nice that when a  bracket is full they can start spriting :d
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: ArcticFerret on April 06, 2007, 01:16:47 am
If you dont like the way things are being ran, dont sign up. Its that simple. I'm running this competition the way I feel the most comfortable and Im putting in about $100 of my own money into this project and all I see is whining...

*sigh*
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Bludleef on April 06, 2007, 02:35:58 am
Just wondering are we going to be assigned something to sprite or is it up to us? Just wondering as I might want to start brainstorming if we are not being told what to sprite.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 06, 2007, 03:44:47 am
If you dont like the way things are being ran, dont sign up. Its that simple. I'm running this competition the way I feel the most comfortable and Im putting in about $100 of my own money into this project and all I see is whining...

*sigh*

Tara :P I am just happy n_n and I want to start this ASAP :P but yeah you are right.
Just wondering are we going to be assigned something to sprite or is it up to us? Just wondering as I might want to start brainstorming if we are not being told what to sprite.
dunno, It's up to tara.. I think it  depends on the bracket. And since the prizes are big I am expecting something hard.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: .TakaM on April 06, 2007, 04:38:37 am
If you dont like the way things are being ran, dont sign up. Its that simple.
ding ding ding ding
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kevin-1990 on April 06, 2007, 05:53:46 am
atric can I still sigh up for bracket 2??????
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Dayjo on April 06, 2007, 11:23:07 am
atric can I still sigh up for bracket 2??????
Oh My God.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Sir Cyrus on April 06, 2007, 03:56:58 pm
atric can I still sigh up for bracket 2??????
Oh My God.

Haha, burst out laughing there.
Anyway, I've (hopefully) signed up for Bracket 1. I can't sprite...Hell, I can barely read, but I'll give it a shot.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kevin-1990 on April 06, 2007, 05:28:03 pm
atric can I still sigh up for bracket 2??????
Oh My God.
stfu!
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kame on April 06, 2007, 05:50:52 pm
I used to think that stfu meant "stuff u" - i wish it did
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Zoru on April 07, 2007, 12:03:29 am
You forgot me...>_>
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Shawn on April 07, 2007, 07:35:43 pm
if this is still going on, beginner please. :D
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Darklink45 on April 07, 2007, 11:26:21 pm
Im going MC style  >:D
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Devy on April 07, 2007, 11:28:56 pm
ive got some competition
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 07, 2007, 11:31:52 pm
ive got some competition
lol.. you are funny.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Devy on April 07, 2007, 11:35:34 pm
ive got some competition
lol.. you are funny.

...
um okay?

... i wasnt sarcastic ... or was i? >:D
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Lambor on April 08, 2007, 06:57:06 am
I have a question about the Sprite...Can we sprite any MONSTER/NPC In Zelda (Make our own even) Or what?
Sorry if this has been answered, i'm considering joining the LTTP Bracket
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Sir Cyrus on April 08, 2007, 11:52:16 am
Shawn, beginner?!
God, that is just cruel :P
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: ArcticFerret on April 08, 2007, 04:24:45 pm
Bracket 1: Beginner (Game Boy Style or NES Style Sprites [doesnt have to be Zelda]):
Moldrill
shadow-of-a-hero
Sir Cyrus
Slots Available: 5

Bracket 2: Intermediate (ALTTP Style Sprites or Fire Emblem Style Sprites):
Bludleef
sirkildar
Moldorma
Bboy94
Corniune
imfletcher
Kevin-1990
Slots Available: 1

Bracket 3: Advanced (MC/FS/FSA Style or Freestyle Sprites):
Q.K.
Domo
TomPel
Kame
Devy
Kren
Calvein
Deku_stick
Slots Available: [Closed]


6 Slots Available. If the spots are filled, the competition will start earlier than scheduled and more information will be revealed about what you're supposed to sprite.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Darklink45 on April 08, 2007, 07:54:13 pm
Bracket 1: Beginner (Game Boy Style or NES Style Sprites [doesnt have to be Zelda]):
Moldrill
shadow-of-a-hero
Sir Cyrus
Slots Available: 5

Bracket 2: Intermediate (ALTTP Style Sprites or Fire Emblem Style Sprites):
Bludleef
sirkildar
Moldorma
Bboy94
Corniune
imfletcher
Kevin-1990
Slots Available: 1

Bracket 3: Advanced (MC/FS/FSA Style or Freestyle Sprites):
Q.K.
Domo
TomPel
Kame
Devy
Kren
Calvein
Deku_stick
Slots Available: [Closed]


6 Slots Available. If the spots are filled, the competition will start earlier than scheduled and more information will be revealed about what you're supposed to sprite.
NNOOOOOOOOO! there is no more slots on bracket 3 @#$! a well bad luck for me  :-\
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: linkw204 on April 09, 2007, 04:55:27 am
Im in for intemidiate.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Sir Cyrus on April 09, 2007, 05:40:11 pm
Darklink, go for the Beginner bracket. You rock at making GB sprites :)
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Darklink45 on April 10, 2007, 04:37:32 am
Darklink, go for the Beginner bracket. You rock at making GB sprites :)
ho.... yea, sign me for the beginner bracket ,plese $_$ 
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Takuthehedgehog on April 10, 2007, 04:49:01 am
Sign me up for begginer.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Sophist on April 10, 2007, 04:54:32 am
i guess im in for intermediate :P
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: linkw204 on April 10, 2007, 05:30:46 am
sorry gonzo, i took the last intermidiate spot. XD
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Sophist on April 11, 2007, 07:05:31 pm
GB then :P
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Koh on April 11, 2007, 08:31:45 pm
I want to do GB styled, I already have my submission ready and everything :D.

Just one question.  Does it have to be GB Colored or just styled, because if its colored then I'm SOL.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Bludleef on April 11, 2007, 08:42:55 pm
I want to do GB styled, I already have my submission ready and everything :D.

Just one question.  Does it have to be GB Colored or just styled, because if its colored then I'm SOL.

Technically you are not suppose to start spriting for a sprite competition until it starts(It keeps it fair and makes sure everyone has an equal amount of time to finish). So you probably couldn't enter the submission you say you have ready.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kevin-1990 on April 11, 2007, 09:12:41 pm
I want to do GB styled, I already have my submission ready and everything :D.

Just one question.  Does it have to be GB Colored or just styled, because if its colored then I'm SOL.

Technically you are not suppose to start spriting for a sprite competition until it starts(It keeps it fair and makes sure everyone has an equal amount of time to finish). So you probably couldn't enter the submission you say you have ready.

thats true :)
and we dont even know what we have so sprites...

little off subjecys
how are you doing on the minish alttp town xD?
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Shawn on April 11, 2007, 10:33:00 pm
if this is still going on, beginner please. :D
;)
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: ArcticFerret on April 12, 2007, 01:19:33 am
Bracket 1: Beginner (Game Boy Style or NES Style Sprites [doesnt have to be Zelda]):
Moldrill
shadow-of-a-hero
Sir Cyrus
Ricky
Takuthehedgehog
darklink45
xMurrCattx
Slots Available: 1

Bracket 2: Intermediate (ALTTP Style Sprites or Fire Emblem Style Sprites):
Bludleef
sirkildar
Moldorma
Bboy94
Corniune
imfletcher
Kevin-1990
linkw204
Slots Available: [Closed]

Bracket 3: Advanced (MC/FS/FSA Style or Freestyle Sprites):
Q.K.
Domo
TomPel
Kame
Devy
Kren
Calvein
Deku_stick
Slots Available: [Closed]


1 slot remains for the first bracket. Remember, you have to PM me to get a spot in the competition. I've seen some of you want to sign up but not PM me, so the first one to PM me gets the final spot. Once it's filled, I'll reveal more information.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Bboy on April 12, 2007, 01:20:50 am
if this is still going on, beginner please. :D
;)
Well, since you aren't on there... I would PM AF, to be sure you get on.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: InvaderLupus on April 12, 2007, 02:21:59 am
I guess I'll take the last slot in the beginner bracket, if that's ok with everyone else.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: ArcticFerret on April 12, 2007, 02:41:31 am
sure, if you PM me that is. :P

(Rules people, rules :P).
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Kren on April 12, 2007, 03:01:05 am
I can't wait taraaa!! n_n
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Sophist on April 12, 2007, 02:47:29 pm
why arent I in the entry list, not that its important
if anyone else wants the GB spot then by all means :P
(http://ssedit.fwsnet.net/monster.png)
dont want to make it unfair  8)
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: xMurrCattx on April 12, 2007, 04:13:11 pm
oh good... i thought that my message didnt get through the school's networking....lol. can't wait to get the details.
Title: Re: Official Sign Up Topic
Post by: Shawn on April 12, 2007, 06:57:25 pm
god dammit

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