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Whooo... Just managed to finish marathoning this thread now, guess its time to go back and read the Agents LP while I wait for new updates, given I missed it while it was live.
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Ep. 62: It Was A Graveyard Smash Leaving Yuki at the bridge, Sam makes his way through the swamp to this ill-tended graveyard.  There are spooky ghosts everywhere! Riding around on the waterwheel, drifting around the gravestones...  ... but who cares, swamp chest!  It's full of Eyeballs! Also Scary Essences and a single Amethyst for some reason.  Plus a new Scroll!  aaa ghosts  Sam heads through this archway and up the hill to join Goth Boy.  Yikes.  : Hmmm... this gate is locked tight. And I don't see any gears or mechanisms, Sam.  : Do you know who has the key, Goth Boy? : Probably Carl... Goth Boy heads out. : ... I'm sure he's lurking around here somewhere...Just then!    Aa! Zombie!  We all arrive in a pack.   Carl abruptly sobers.  : Seriously, though. I'm pretty miserable.: Hey, do you have the key to the gate over there?: Yeah, of course I do! I have it with me always!: Great! We're trying to get to the castle. Can we have it?   because he's about to eat it, apparently : This key is the most beautiful thing in the world!: Umm... it is?: Sure! Look around me. I live in a stinkin' swamp.Carl sighs. : It's depressing and slimy and the only thing I have in the world that's shiny and bright is that lousy key...Carl starts sniffling. : I know, pathetic, right? : We have to help him, Sam.Sam nods to Lyndsay, but once again, Goth Boy is having none of that.   oh, good one, Goth Boy  Carl starts bawling. : It's AWFUL!!!: Sooooo... I guess it wouldn't kill us to help a LITTLE bit.: Good! That's... almost the spirit. : Please... I can't take this dreary swamp any more! First things first: clear the patch. The stone skulls are neat, so Sam lines them up around the perimeter. The mushrooms vanish in little puffs of Mana. Now, then. Carl wants Cute and Fun things in his grotesque decaying swamp graveyard, and who are we to say no?  Who are we to say that Zombie Carl deserves less than the best?  And maybe some day he'll have visitors besides us, right?  Piano, full-length royal mirror, random butterflies. Brilliant.   : Guess I don't need that old key anymore! I'll go ahead and unlock that gate.Carl points up the path towards the spidery gate.   Hoorah! Let's go pull up some weeds. First weed is either Eyeballs or Mana, fifty/fifty chance; second weed is Dead Wood; third weed is G-G-Ghosts; fourth weed is Voodoo Dolls.  While there is a mining wall here, it's stupidly dull and contains nothing we haven't seen before. Metal, Silver, Gold, Amethyst, and Mana. Yes, I'm calling Gold 'dull' now. Digging is equally dull--Stone, Dead Wood, Jade, Amethyst, and the everpresent Mana--and while there is a jackpot, and it is an interesting one, I could not get it to pop. Some day, Alien Essences! Some day!  In the meantime, we found all the Eyeballs and Ghosts we need to finish that Scroll we found in the chest.  : Oh, this stuff looks so cool! We get a Summoning Circle for all our seance needs!  Right. Through the gate. What fresh hell awaits us at the top of the hill? --- Next time on MySims Kingdom: AAAAAAAAAAA Picayune fucked around with this message at 23:32 on Nov 14, 2014 |
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Nov 5, 2014 21:34
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I can't tell if I'm more happy that we got to see Yuki last update or Carl in this one! 
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Nov 7, 2014 00:58
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The elf island is my favourite island for levels of sheer WTF but this island has my favourite characters and some of the best writing. Really, there's no bad islands in this game. Cutopia and one of the ones coming up are definitely the weak links but they still have their charm. (Spencer, anyone? )This LP is the greatest simply for reminding me how much I love this game.
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Nov 7, 2014 07:09
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Ep. 63: Horror of Horrors Well, okay, before we get to the top of the hill, there's a chest hidden back here in the thorn bushes with all the creepy glowing eyes.  Scary, Silver, and Voodoo Doll Essences, plus a figure of Violet for our collection.  Anyway. After we tidy that away, we head up the hill--  --and we are being watched.    : No matter. Nothing they've seen so far could prepare them for the horrors that lie just ahead. More evil laughter (and possible flippings-off)!  Down below we crest the hill, unaware of the horrors to come. When we pause to rest: : Wow. Zombie Carl looked really happy with his new swamp. I've never seen him like that.: It feels good to help, doesn't it, Goth Boy?: Whatever. Guy just looked happy is all I'm saying. The castle should be right through here... Goth Boy turns to go...  ... then smacks into something and falls over. Oh no! It's the horror! : What the... AAAAAAwait : Is this an advertisement for COOKIES?!Goth Boy turns around, much agitated. : And how long has THAT place been there?!  ack buddy shh the fourth wall : It's hideous!: Hmmm... we're close to finding the ancient book, but I think this begs closer investigation.Especially since that giant billboard is blocking the road to Castle Morcubus. : Let's check out the inside, Sam! Aww, a bunny mailbox.  : This can't be happening.  The kindly grandmotherly lady sniffs deeply of that fresh-baked cookie scent before greeting us.   : Welcome to Grandma Ruthie's cookie shop!: Cookies!!! : Ma'am, no offense, but what's someone like you doing in a dark and dreary place like Spookane?: Oh, thank you, no offense taken. : Wha...?: Brand Recognition, dearie. Grandma Ruthie's Cookies are already the number one cookie in the cowboy and robot demographics, but we just don't have any market share in the spooky parts of the world. : Wha...?: Ruthie Co. is a publicly-owned and traded company, my dears. : That's why I opened my newest franchise here in Spookane, but since I moved in, I haven't pushed a single unit.   That snaps Buddy out of it in a hurry, and he hurries over to get his cookie from Ruthie.   : Oh, I am sorry, but I simply cannot do that. All of our market research shows that aggressive advertising is the only way to reach our target customers.: Uh, yeah, or you could try actually LISTENING to your customers to see what they want. : Alright, let's see what one of your 'target customers' thinks.Just then Yuki wanders in, presumably drawn by the shiny.  I don't think she likes it. : What's up, Yuki? : Afraid?! : So bright! Too... many... colors...  And she bolts for the door.  : Spookies aren't really into the whole 'bright colors' thing. Look, if you want to do this right, you're going to need my help.Goth Boy turns to the rest of us. : Alright, guys, we need to makeover Grandma Ruthie. I've got a Scroll that should give you just what this place needs.: Am I hearing this right? Goth Boy wants to help somebody?: Well, yeah, but... only so she can take down that sign. : Whatever you say, Goth Boy. Goth Boy hands over some Scrolls. Silver, Gold, and Voodoo Dolls... no problem.  Jade, Dead Wood, and Eyeballs. Also not a problem.  In fact, we already have enough to finish off the first Scroll. : Oh, this stuff looks so cool! Sam gets access to a Spooky Skull--the same stone skulls that were at Carl's place--a decorative Spike, a Pirate Skull wallhanging, a Monster Fireplace and Fireplace Ledge, and a Gargoyle. The second Scroll will require a little more work, though. Let's head out.   Yuki is hiding over here between these trees, completely traumatized.  Collecting what we need is simple; it mostly involves running back and forth between the two Eyeball trees, harvesting and watering.  : Oh, this stuff looks so cool! Sam gets a spiky Iron Fence, a Petite Base Block, a Stacked Block Column, a Gothic Patio, a Spooky Pillar, a Gothic Entryway, a Gothic Roof Gargoyle, a Gothic Crenellation--I'm sensing a theme, you guys--a Gothic Door, Gothic Mansard Roofs in both regular and Petite, Gothic Windows in regular, Roof, and Octagon, and some Haunted House Paints.  Let's do this. --- Next time on MySims Kingdom: Let's spooky up Grandma!
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Nov 7, 2014 22:19
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grandma spooky
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Nov 7, 2014 22:23
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'You're breaking Buddy'. This game is something else.
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Nov 7, 2014 23:41
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Poor Yuki
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Nov 7, 2014 23:54
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AJ_Impy posted:'You're breaking Buddy'. This game is something else. I think it's my favourite line so far, possibly including Agents 
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Nov 8, 2014 00:04
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Aha! I knew there'll be a makeover session! Just didn't think it'd be here of all places. Also who else thought she'd be the witch from Hansel & Gretel?
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Mehuyael posted:Also who else thought she'd be the witch from Hansel & Gretel? This was also my first thought, and seriously considered how much implied cannibalism you can get away in a game rated E.
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Nov 8, 2014 16:26
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Mehuyael posted:
Yup. What we got was and is so much better. I was laughing quite a bit during that little scene.
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Nov 9, 2014 00:24
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Okay, that random Yuki run-in was absolutely amazing.
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Nov 9, 2014 23:17
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Ep. 64: Adhering To Spookane's Zoning Laws First things first: delete almost everything. Sam can make use of this base block once it's painted a more morbid shade, but everything else has to go.  Slightly more interesting shape and some spiky fences.  Windows everywhere!  Add a very Gothic roof. So spiky!  A creepy door with archway and some gloomy paint, and we're set.   Goth Boy takes a look at what Sam has accomplished. : Good work, Sam. Now that's a cookie shop I could get behind.He turns to face us. : And now, for the final piece of the puzzle.  I don't think she likes it. : Oh, dear... oh, dear me... are you absolutely sure this will work, Mr. Goth Boy?: Trust me, it's perfect! Ruthie seems uncertain--but what's this?  Success! : Oh, uh... of course, dear!Ruthie gives Yuki a cookie. Yuki bites into it like it was a face.  : Yuki will buy many cookies! Do you accept shinies?: Oh, I'm sure we can work out some kind of deal.Carl wanders up the path behind us.   : Alright! We can finally get to Castle Morcubus. You ready to learn the meaning of life, Goth Boy?: After all this, nothing could stop me. Let's go!: Hooray! Bites on the face for everybody! Sam and Goth Boy lead the way across the bridge, which leads... into the forecourt of Castle Morcubus itself.  Sam steps forward.    : Morcubus! : Oh. The do-gooders.: (I thought the cookie shop would take longer. Anyway... let's do this right...)And, with an evil laugh...  : Open the door, Morcubus. We're coming in!"We're the King's Men and we go where we want, including onto private property!" : Oh, are you? : It could withstand a thousand tornados without getting a scratch! You'll never get through!He laughs at us. Evilly, as is required in his contract.   He's still laughing--     Pause.  : How many times--?! Oh, I am SO calling customer support right now.Morcubus storms off to the phone.  Sam goes over here to open a hidden chest full of Scary, Eyeballs...  ... and another new Scroll. But let's get on with the business at hand.  Sam's not really feeling the need to hurry here. A call to MorcuCorp customer service? It'll take hours! --- Next time on MySims Kingdom: The book! It's ours at last!
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Do you show what happens if you summon 1001 tornadoes to destroy Morcubus' gate?
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Nov 10, 2014 20:23
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Mehuyael posted:Do you show what happens if you summon 1001 tornadoes to destroy Morcubus' gate? Then it scratches, duh.
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senrath posted:Then it scratches, duh. And boy does that make Morcubus mad!
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I like how this guy actually has some kind of excuse for his gate to be easily opened from the outside, bad builders! If only more games had such a logical excuse for their easily infiltrated/invaded villains lairs.
I can have moments of... eccentricity and sometimes be quite curious about things. Please forgive me if I do something foolish or rude.
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Nov 10, 2014 21:43
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Picayune posted:
Yuki is the best character.
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Ep. 65: Morcubusted When last we left our heroes, they were preparing to hook up four switches to this windmill here.  I see Morcubus decorates his fortress of evil with oversized statues of himself. But I digress.  It seems best to arrange the axles and belts and gears in such a way so as not to obstruct the gate we're attempting to open.  On the other hand, as long as we don't block the entrance we're free to make a tremendous mess.   And we're in!  We'll just trot down to this end of the inner courtyard and blithely pick whatever this is for Poppy.  AAAAAAA no no Sam's fine  Seriously, look at this hilarious mess.   Buddy cheers. Goth Boy plays with his pet spider. Gotta maintain his Spooky cred.   Wuh oh.  WUH oh.  : You want to tell me why you're trying to break into my impenetrable fortress of evil?: We're here for the ancient book, Morcubus! We know you have it in there somewhere!   doop de doo oh hey here he comes  : Here, here you go. Here's your book. Mazel Tov. Next time, maybe just ask before you go breaking down the door.: Oh, um... thanks.: Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a little busy repairing my gate. *ahem*  Morcubus stops dead. Pause.  : It's true. The very meaning of all existence lies in the pages of this ancient tome. This is a very powerful book! : The vile Morcubus commands that you return his book immediately! Lyndsay and Goth Boy head out.  : Thanks for the book, Mr. Morculus!: It's Morcu-BUS! Grrr...Buddy heads out.    All right! Time to discover the meaning of existence! We meet up outside Goth Boy's house. : Is it a good book? Does it have lots of pictures? : What?: It's completely blank. There's nothing in the book at all!: Oh. Um, what does that mean?: I guess it means I was right. There really is no great purpose in life. It's all just chaos. oh, here we go with the after-school special : We tamed the wild Yuki...: We put a smile on Zombie Carl's face! And we helped a nice old lady sell her cookies!: We did all that? Huh. I guess we did. And I... I made some new friends...   : Doesn't mean it's not right!: Wow. Wow. I need to go write some seriously deep poetry... Goth Boy leaves. Lyndsay turns to Sam and Buddy. : Ha ha! Well, everyone's happier now. Still the best Buddy.  And, with that, the sun sets on Spookane. You'd think they'd like that, but no, they all go to bed when it gets dark. Poseurs!  Where should Sam and his friends go next? The Royal Academy (bell), the Uncharted Isle (dino skull), or Trevor Island (comedy/tragedy masks)?
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Nov 12, 2014 18:16
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I take issue with The Uncharted Isle. It's right there. On our chart.
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Nov 12, 2014 18:25
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Trevor Island has an interesting symbol. Let's go there.
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Nov 12, 2014 18:42
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I want to hear what Buddy says about heading for the Uncharted isle. But I hope no cover-based shooting is involved.
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Nov 12, 2014 18:58
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Picayune posted:
Morcubus, you are the best.
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Nov 12, 2014 19:17
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Trevor Island. SUFFER FOR YOUR ART.
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Nov 12, 2014 19:49
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Go to the Uncharted Island and hope we'll get the kart racing segment!
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Nov 12, 2014 20:35
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We need to go see Trevor!
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Drama and comedy, I think it will be, To Trevor's Island, this we must see!
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Nov 12, 2014 22:14
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Go to Trevor Island. It'll be magical.
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Nov 12, 2014 23:08
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The Uncharted Aisle.
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Nov 13, 2014 02:47
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In light of my real name I am obligated to vote for Trevor Island.
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I want you to go to whichever the most boring place remaining is, just to get it out of the way.
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Dr. Buttass posted:In light of my real name I am obligated to vote for Trevor Island. Was my name first. And I also vote for Trevor Island.
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go to The Royal Academy with a name like that it's sure to be a great place to visit or at least nick some Royal stuff
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Wrap-Up: Spookane     ... why does Morcubus have ranks in liking Sam?   Anyway! Somehow I managed to bumble through all these updates without showing you the fishing spots of Spookane. There are three of them.  The fishing spot near the docks has Batfish! Also Sea Turtles and Piranha.  We can also fish in Carl's ghost-haunted swamp! This also nets us Piranha somehow, as well as Sea Urchins and Ghost Essences.  Also, the Crocodile Shirley figure.  The final fishing spot is by Castle Morcubus. Here we can catch Piranha, Electric Eels, and Plecostomuseseseses.  Goth Boy has this lovely sarcophagus in his house. If Sam dares to sneak a peek, sometimes Ghost Essences will come floating out! Even if they don't, Sam will still jump a mile and explode in Scary Essences.  Sooner or later the Chopper Carl figure will pop out, too.  We've also got a Scroll to finish. So much stupid weeding to collect those Voodoo Dolls, goddammit.  : Oh, this stuff looks so cool! Sam gets a Goth Family Portrait, a Spooooooky Bed and Sofa--extra 'o's may be my own addition--a Red Satin Chair, a Spiderweb Chair, Dining Table and End Table, a Lounge Chair Of Gloom, and some Spooky Paints. Just think 'Addams Family' and you've got it. We do have one more Scroll in our inventory. It's the one that requires Pencils, though, and we haven't found that island yet.  Finally, some patient digging will unearth the Girdle Of Ogre Strength, currently flying over Sam's head! Let's go turn in our prizes, shall we? We are actually running out of random boat conversations; there are one or two more, but I haven't managed to prod them into appearing yet.  But Violet will love it, and that's all that matters, right, Poppy? She gives us Mana.  Happy Essences abound. To Rocket Reef!   : Wow, I never thought I'd even see one of those except on the internet! Thanks for showing it to me, man.Soooo many Rockets he gives us for it.  : They still come with the Gator Steve accessory and the canister of SWAMP OOZE? Choice.Electrobits for that one.  deep... um... deep... yeah, whatever, I'll go with it : Seriously, I'm totally jealous here.So jealous that he gives us Happy Essences. To Capital Island!   : Ha! Just kiddin', looks like a Batfish to me! They're rare!Since they're so rare, Barney gives us Simoleons in exchange, and then glitches the heck out: he will not react to the Plecostomus in our inventory at all, no matter what. This... is a thing that happens. Usually the game marks the glitched item as successfully delivered and lets us complete the quest. I guess we'll see! For the record, he would have given us Cake Essences and said: : Wow! That's a giant Plecostomus! I hear that mermaids sometimes ride those like horses!Join Sam and Co. next time as they venture to Trevor Island! Picayune fucked around with this message at 23:30 on Nov 14, 2014 |
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Before I take us to Trevor Island, though, I'm going to take a short break from the LP to recharge my mental batteries (and also to record a fair amount of footage). Updates should resume in a week or so!
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Nov 14, 2014 20:29
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As a certified British person, I an confirm that 'May I Bite Your Face?' is an excellent show, and Yuki has the best taste and is the best. 
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Nov 14, 2014 21:54
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Of course Morcubus will like Sam. Sam's wearing some stylish cultist robes, right?
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Nov 14, 2014 21:57
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Man I just caught up with the thread and couldn't get double-flip Morcubus out of my head - so, here is a thing I created with my hand parts Those may or may not be pantaloons in-game but by god they're pantaloons in my heart.
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CapitanGarlic posted:Man I just caught up with the thread and couldn't get double-flip Morcubus out of my head - so, here is a thing I created with my hand parts That is the best, you are the best, and I hereby decree that they are, indeed, pantaloons. 
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